Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, April 23 - Open House
May 17 - Early Release 11:00
May 27 - No School Memorial Day
Math - This week in math we will review finding the perimeter of a shape by adding the length of the sides or by using a formula. We will also review finding area by counting, multiplying and using a formula. We will also find the volume of prisms. We will have a test on Friday over these concepts in chapter 23.
Spelling This week in spelling the students will work with words that have three syllables. They will be assigned w.b. pages 193-195 in volume 2. There will be a test on Friday.
Reading - In reading this week we will read non fiction books. The students will work on their summarizing skills and following directions.
English - We will continue our work with expository writing. The students will work with a partner to write an expository essay with a prompt that is given to them. They will then write their own expository essay which they will be graded on.
Science - Last week we finished up our circuit posters. This week the students will compare current electricity to static electricity. They will understand and discover the difference between conductors and insulators.
Social Studies - This week in social studies the students will identify a nonrenewable natural resource in the Southwest. They will describe how the technology of the Southwest has impacted the United States.There will be a test on Thursday of this week over chapter 10. The Land and Resources of the Southwest. The students should study their concepts and vocabulary in their textbook along with all the worksheets in their folders.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Room April 15-19
Dates to Remember:
Friday, April 12 - No school/Conferences
Tuesday, April 16 - Inventions due
Thursday, April 18 - Open House 6:30-8:00
May 17 - Early Release 11:00
May 27 - No School Memorial Day
Spelling - This week will be a review unit. There will be a pretest given at the beginning of the week. The students will work on pages 163-165 throughout the week.
Math - This week in math we will have a test over measurement chapter 22 on Thursday. The students should use the sheets and packet in their folder as well as their textbook to help them study for the test.
Reading - In reading this week, the students will review comprehension skills. They will use the comprehension skills they have learned to connect and compare literature. The skills from theme 5 will be assessed at the end of the week.
Language Arts - We will continue to work with expository writing this week.
Science - The students will compare current electricity to static electricity. They will understand and discover the difference between conductors and insulators.
Social Studies - The students will learn about the plants that grow in different areas of the Southwest, Sonoran Desert, Southwestern Savanna, and the wetlands of New Mexico. They will name three types of plants that grow in the Southwest - saguaro cactus, pinon pines, junipers.
Friday, April 12 - No school/Conferences
Tuesday, April 16 - Inventions due
Thursday, April 18 - Open House 6:30-8:00
May 17 - Early Release 11:00
May 27 - No School Memorial Day
Spelling - This week will be a review unit. There will be a pretest given at the beginning of the week. The students will work on pages 163-165 throughout the week.
Math - This week in math we will have a test over measurement chapter 22 on Thursday. The students should use the sheets and packet in their folder as well as their textbook to help them study for the test.
Reading - In reading this week, the students will review comprehension skills. They will use the comprehension skills they have learned to connect and compare literature. The skills from theme 5 will be assessed at the end of the week.
Language Arts - We will continue to work with expository writing this week.
Science - The students will compare current electricity to static electricity. They will understand and discover the difference between conductors and insulators.
Social Studies - The students will learn about the plants that grow in different areas of the Southwest, Sonoran Desert, Southwestern Savanna, and the wetlands of New Mexico. They will name three types of plants that grow in the Southwest - saguaro cactus, pinon pines, junipers.
Friday, April 5, 2013
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Class April 8-12
Dates to Remember:
Mon.-Wed. April 8-10 Conference Week
Tuesday, April 9 - No School/Institute Day
Friday, 12 - No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 17 - Early Release 11:00
May 27 - No School Memorial Day
The students will be given the OLSAT test this week on Wednesday. This is a test of scholastic ability. They should prepare by getting plenty of sleep and eating a healthy breakfast that morning.
Spelling - This week in spelling the students will study homophones. They will be responsible for workbook pages 199-201.
Math - This week in math we will begin metric measurements. The students will be measuring to the nearest centimeter and millimeter They will also understand kilometers and decimeters.
Reading - The students will read "Porquois" tales and then write their own "Porquois" tales.
English - In English this week, we will continue to work on Expository writing. The students will learn about different kinds of support to include in their writing. They will then, practice writing supporting details for their expository writing.
Science - The students will be making posters this week to show different ways to complete a circuit and light a light bulb.
Social Studies - We will continue our study of the Southwest region. The students will learn about the different climates in the Southwest.
Mon.-Wed. April 8-10 Conference Week
Tuesday, April 9 - No School/Institute Day
Friday, 12 - No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 17 - Early Release 11:00
May 27 - No School Memorial Day
The students will be given the OLSAT test this week on Wednesday. This is a test of scholastic ability. They should prepare by getting plenty of sleep and eating a healthy breakfast that morning.
Spelling - This week in spelling the students will study homophones. They will be responsible for workbook pages 199-201.
Math - This week in math we will begin metric measurements. The students will be measuring to the nearest centimeter and millimeter They will also understand kilometers and decimeters.
Reading - The students will read "Porquois" tales and then write their own "Porquois" tales.
English - In English this week, we will continue to work on Expository writing. The students will learn about different kinds of support to include in their writing. They will then, practice writing supporting details for their expository writing.
Science - The students will be making posters this week to show different ways to complete a circuit and light a light bulb.
Social Studies - We will continue our study of the Southwest region. The students will learn about the different climates in the Southwest.
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