Math- This week for math we are learning how to divide using mental math and review division steps. I am encouraging the students to memorize the steps 1: divide 2: multiply 3: subtract 4: bring down. Towards the end of the week we will be factoring and comparing prime and composite numbers.
Science- We are starting our unit on Heredity. We will be studying inherited traits, genes and the environmentally learned traits.
WRITING-We are focusing on the 6+1 writing traits. Also, we will continue to practice the 4 square writing process. Our state writing test will take place in February.
Language and Reading- We will be reading Island of the Blue Dolphins. Our spelling words for this week are:
crises, knives, media, roofs, pianos, waves, wishes, armies, briefs, videos, heroes, data, bacteria, oxen, tomatoes, canoes, berries, loaves, lives, messages
Bonus Words: overcome, pitched, lair, gorged, vainer, abalone.
Homework-
· Spelling- Get to 50
· Math-3 Review worksheets front and back.
· Any unfinished work or missing assignments.
UPCOMING EVENTS-
Friday, November 12:
Please remember to sign your student’s permission slip for the field trip. We are walking to the Heritage center for a piano recital.
Dad’s and Donuts. 8:20am.
Friday, November, 19:
Flag Ceremony Assembly at 10:45am. This is where A.R. awards are given as well as the Catch the Vision award. 
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