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Math: We are starting the age-old multiplication algorithm!!  We first learn how to do each part of the problem separately (expanded algorithm) before putting it all together.  Many adults did not learn the expanded algorithm and went straight to learning the standard algorithm.  If you have any questions on this, please let me know.  The next unit will be on the division algorithm.



Anthology for this week: 
Vocabulary- legendary, muttered, flinched, gaped, insult, and snickering
Comprehension skills- monitor comprehension, author's purpose, compare/ contrast, poetry
Grammar- singular and plural nouns
Fluency- Using good intonation and expression
Spelling/ Phonics- Digraphs
Writing- use good word choice to show actions

Science- We are plugging away in our Earth Materials unit!  Your child has learned the difference between rocks and minerals, how scientists can tell them apart/ how to identify them.  They have learned about the layers of the earth and plates in the Earth's crust.  They are having a lot of fun!