Subject What We’re Learning Mrs. Schimke’s Class Newsletter December 4-8 Subject What We’re Learning Reading We will read a folktale called Harvest Birds. Our story skills are: conclusions, literal/nonliteral meanings, predict/infer, context clues, and synonyms. Our summative assessment will be on December 6th. Language Arts We will begin a unit on verbs. This week we will learn about the difference between a noun and a verb. We will also learn about present time verbs. Math We are moving on to division. This week we will learn how to model division, make equal groups, and use the strategy bar model to divide. Science & Social Studies Science – we will continue our unit called “Inheritance & Variation of Traits”. Social Studies – we have started the American Revolution. This week we will learn about the French and Indian War, Teacher Notes Remember to initial the student planner each night. All test, quiz, and assignment dates are subject to change. Collect those Box Tops and Pop Tops! (we are NOT doing well with these  contests) Dates to Remember 12/8 Holiday Program 12/13 STAR Math Test 12/14 Treat Day 12/15 STAR ELA Test Spelling Words itch 8. knife Review Words: wreck 9. stretch 15. know knee 10. write 16. catch patch 11. knew wrap 12. knock Challenge Words: knot 13. match 17. wrinkle watch 14. wrong 18. knuckle Test Date: Dec. 8