In reading, we identified the characteristics of fiction and non-fiction text. We took an intricate look at historical fiction, read several texts, and identified facts. Our reading assessments have started.  We use this data to guide our small group planning and instruction.

In math 5, students worked within cooperative groups in order to determine the divisibility rules for 2, 5, and 10 using a given set of numbers. We finished by exploring the rules for 3, 6, and 9 through a pass a number activity. We will continue divisibility rules next week.

In math 6, students reviewed populations, samples, and random sampling. Students spent time working together to identify random samples for given survey situations. Towards the end of the week, we started working with frequency tables. This will continue into next week when we will introduce interval frequency tables. Students received their first Problem of the Week. Please take some time to discuss this problem with them and if needed assist them with their solution.

In writing, we looked at many different sources in order to identify the writer’s inspiration. These include personal experiences, books, and things going on in the world around them.

In science, students experimented with using the terminology for frame of reference. They also had the opportunity to model the three types of motion. We concluded the week with an experiment to prove uniform and variable motion graphically.