We wrapped up our science unit on the power of water and how it shapes Earth's landforms with further exploration of erosion. Students created models of plateaus out of cornmeal, salt, and water. Then, they observed how water can carve out canyons, create cliffs, and even wash away land in landslides. The children were able to compare their models to pictures of actual landforms and learn about how this process occurs slowly over long periods of time. We will be switching back to social studies this coming week.
In writing, the children have worked through all of the steps of the writing process: brainstorming, planning, drafting, revising, and editing, on their personal narratives. The students have been working more with their writing partners. They are learning how to give a "glow" - something their partner did well, and a "grow" - something their partner could improve upon. Partners are also using editing checklists and goal sheets to make sure they make their writing the best it can be. I am proud of the helpful conversations they have been having! Now, students will begin a second personal narrative about a new topic. Upon completion of their second draft, they will choose one of their stories to publish.
In reading, students are practicing making predictions about their books. They listened to My Rotten Red-Headed Older Brother, which is great for making predictions and connections. The children are making both before reading and during reading predictions with stop and jots during independent reading and together in reading groups as well. This is something you can have your child practice at home. The goal is for the prediction to be based off of something that has been read in the text or seen in an illustration from the book.
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