Math
We will be Multiplying Fractions. Students will be using different strategies for multiplication.
These strategies include:
1.) Multiplying on a Number Line
2.) Multiplying on a Fraction Bar
3.) Drawing Picture
4.) Checking with a standard Algorithm
Tutorial Videos for Multiplying Fractions
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/fractions-pre-alg/multiplying-fractions-pre-alg/v/multiplying-fractions-and-whole-numbers~Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/fractions-pre-alg/multiplying-fractions-pre-alg/v/multiplying-fractions~ Multiplying a Fraction by a Fraction
Reading and Writing
Students will be identifying the meaning of different proverbs and idioms.
We will be going over context clues on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students will be learning how to use the "CLUES" strategy.
Students will be writing with alliteration, metaphors, similes, and personification.
Science
We will be starting our science unit on Monday. Please make sure your student is studying his or her science vocabulary.
Words for this week:
abiotic factors
biotic factors
organisms
ecosystem
ecology
aquarium
terrarium
We will be Multiplying Fractions. Students will be using different strategies for multiplication.
These strategies include:
1.) Multiplying on a Number Line
2.) Multiplying on a Fraction Bar
3.) Drawing Picture
4.) Checking with a standard Algorithm
Tutorial Videos for Multiplying Fractions
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/fractions-pre-alg/multiplying-fractions-pre-alg/v/multiplying-fractions-and-whole-numbers~Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/fractions-pre-alg/multiplying-fractions-pre-alg/v/multiplying-fractions~ Multiplying a Fraction by a Fraction
Reading and Writing
Students will be identifying the meaning of different proverbs and idioms.
We will be going over context clues on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students will be learning how to use the "CLUES" strategy.
Students will be writing with alliteration, metaphors, similes, and personification.
Science
We will be starting our science unit on Monday. Please make sure your student is studying his or her science vocabulary.
Words for this week:
abiotic factors
biotic factors
organisms
ecosystem
ecology
aquarium
terrarium