Ms. Beth’s Class February 19-22 Reading: “Pushing Up the Sky” genre – a play; a play is a story that can be acted out Math: measurement Spelling: words with dipthong “oi”, “oy” Language: commas Social Studies: map and globe Science: experiments with senses Measurement Vocabulary centimeter – a metric unit used to measure length estimate – an answer that is close to the exact answer; to guess about foot – a unit used to measure length; 1 foot equals 12 inches inch – a unit used to measure length length – the distance from one end of an object to the other end longer – a word used when comparing the length of two objects measure – to find the size, weight, or capacity meter – a metric unit used to measure length or distance shorter – a word used when comparing the length of two objects yard – a unit used to measure length – 3 feet equals 1 yard; 36 inches equals 1 yard Spelling: soil, broil, moist, point, bail, oil, toy, joy, soy, royal, down, house, pulled, voice, travel Vocabulary: gathered – brought together, collected agreed – to have shared the same opinion with someone else randomly – without a plan or purpose jabbing – poking with something pointed signal – a sign that gives a command 3rd and 4th grade will be giving the Constructed Response Test on Wednesday: NO Visitors in the building Parent-Teacher Conference is Thursday from 3:30 – 6:30 Please make arrangements to attend