Next week sees a lot of activity. We have two field trips, begin two new units, finish two that we are working on, and start new book groups! First off there are two field trips next week. One on Monday to the Barre opera house to see Charlotte's Web, and another on Thursday to U-32 to see some presentations by students about the human body. Everyone has submitted permission forms, and both trips will have us back in time for lunch!
The trip on Thursday will serve to kick off our unit on the Human body. We will be investigating the different systems in our body and creating a non-fiction book to show our understanding. These books will showcase the new learning that takes place, but also the different features found in nonfiction text that we have been studying this year.
Speaking of showcasing our work, put May 24 on your calendars. On that day we will have an author's tea, where we will show off all the writing we have done throughout the year. This event is always enjoyable and we look forward to seeing you there.
Next week will also see the launch of a narrative writing unit we will work on with Arlyn. This unit will allow students to create "story mountains" on which they will base their text, and we will illustrate the text with still photographs and Lego dudes! This unit will certainly see some serious collaboration, elaboration, and imagination!
We will also probably finish up our fractions unit next week, this is one that is always challenging for students, but always rewarding for them to conquer. This culmination will pave the way for us to work and master, large number addition and subtraction. This upcoming unit is a favorite of students as it works toward mastery of the above skills.
Finally, today was green up day. We were lucky enough to work on the stretch of road that connects our school to the four corners school. We really enjoyed being in the sun, tidying up our town, seeing the trillium and trout lilies, and the celebrity appearance if Elyse! These photos give a sense of what it was like:
I hope you all have a restful and fun weekend, and I will see you next week!
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