Saturday, November 16, 2013

November 18-22

Unifying question:  How does adding details improve my work?
Examining details from text to determine the theme of a story

Math

  • Develop understanding of the perimeter and area formula of a rectangle
  • Measure and apply the area formula for rectangles
  • Apply area and perimeter formulas for rectangles to solve problems

Writing

  • Write a poem about sketch done the previous week- achieving a goal
  • Use poem to revise for punctuation, sentence fragments, and run-on sentences

Reading

  • Explain the meaning of similes and metaphors
  • Analyze the poem "Mother to Son" and discuss the figurative language used to promote their understanding of the poem
  • Compare major structural differences between poems, drama, and prose

    Social Studies

  • Identify opportunity costs of economic decisions made by businesses- production

Science

  • Describe how natural events impact the survival of organisms in an ecosystem

Reminders

  • Monday- Field trip to Blake High School to see "Pippin"
  • Friday- Turkey Disguise project due

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