Please sign and return permission slips for our field trip to the IMAX on December 9th.
ELA:
In our reading of Edward Tulane last week, we learned a lot about him... physical traits through detailed description and internal traits through his thoughts about himself and others. This week we will locate and cite evidence to write about this main character.
In the story, his human family will sail on the Queen Mary to London, which will offer an opportunity to learn about the ship through informational text. We will learn about the Queen Mary and discuss informational text features.
We will ask questions such as:
We will also touch on examples of figurative language that Kate DiCamillo uses to describe. Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you are using figurative language. Students need to understand why an author would use figurative language to describe an object or character. See below for examples of figurative language.
Math:
We will continue our discussion on fractions. We will look at how fractions are equal parts of a set or region. We will have a test on topic 13 lessons 1-4 on Tuesday, November 26th. When we return from Thanksgiving break we will discuss equivalent fractions, fractions on a number line, etc.
Science:
We will focus on the vocabulary of chapter 4. We will also read lessons 2 & 3.
Key vocabulary: Forms of energy:
Sound energy, mechanical energy, light energy, electrical energy, and heat energy
potential & kinetic energy
Resources:
Tiberio
Monday- Computer Lab
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday- PLC/ Early Release (wear tennis shoes)
Thursday- Art
Friday- Computer Lab
Monday Nov. 25th- P.E. (wear tennis shoes)
Kluge-
Monday- Music/Computer Lab
Wednesday- PLC/Early Release (wear tennis shoes)
Friday- Art/Computer Lab
Tuesday Nov. 26th- P.E. (wear tennis shoes)
Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving! We are thankful to have you as students and parents! :)
- What is the purpose of the heading _____?
- Under which heading would you MOST LIKELY find information on ____?
- Why would this text feature be important?
- What caption could be written to explain this photograph?
Simile
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A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to
compare one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike.
Example: My teacher is as busy as a bee. The girl’s eyes sparkled like stars in the sky.
Example: My teacher is as busy as a bee. The girl’s eyes sparkled like stars in the sky.
Metaphor
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The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal
picture by the use of comparison. A simile would say you are like something; a
metaphor is more direct.
Example: John’s mind is a computer. My pillow was a cloud under my head.
Example: John’s mind is a computer. My pillow was a cloud under my head.
Personification
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A figure of speech in which human
characteristics are given to an animal or an object.
Example: The old car coughed and sputtered when my dad started it. The microwave timer told me my pizza was
ready.
Math:
We will continue our discussion on fractions. We will look at how fractions are equal parts of a set or region. We will have a test on topic 13 lessons 1-4 on Tuesday, November 26th. When we return from Thanksgiving break we will discuss equivalent fractions, fractions on a number line, etc.
Science:
We will focus on the vocabulary of chapter 4. We will also read lessons 2 & 3.
Key vocabulary: Forms of energy:
Sound energy, mechanical energy, light energy, electrical energy, and heat energy
potential & kinetic energy
Resources:
Tiberio
Monday- Computer Lab
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday- PLC/ Early Release (wear tennis shoes)
Thursday- Art
Friday- Computer Lab
Monday Nov. 25th- P.E. (wear tennis shoes)
Kluge-
Monday- Music/Computer Lab
Wednesday- PLC/Early Release (wear tennis shoes)
Friday- Art/Computer Lab
Tuesday Nov. 26th- P.E. (wear tennis shoes)
Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving! We are thankful to have you as students and parents! :)
