This week in math we will learn about fractions of a whole. We will practice writing and reading different fractions. Please look for a email of different websites that your child may enjoy to play at home using fractions. Later in the week we will learn about paired numbers. This means if one tricycle has three wheels, two have 6, and so fourth. For example: How many wheels would 6 tricycles have?

This week in science we will learn all about heat as a form of energy. We will explore friction, and even do an experiment with heat on Friday!

This week in social studies we will begin to discuss Thanksgiving and the importance of Native Americans and their culture. On Friday we will discuss Veterans Day and write a thank you card to someone in our United States Military.

In Reading we will be reading fables this week. The students will enjoy learning about this genre by reading some of Aesop's Fables. We will learn how to determine the story's main idea and message, how to sequence the story and how fables use personification.

In Writing we are learning how writers revise and improve stories. We will focus on improving the beginnings and endings of our stories. We will learn how authors use good leads and conclusions in their writing. We will also work on how to "show, not tell" when we're writing.

In Word Study/Spelling we will be working with words that have the oo pattern. No spelling test this week though!