Week of February 23, 2015

Here's what we are learning for the week:

Math:

I can practice telling time to the hour and half hour.  
I can tell the difference between an analog and digital clock. 

Reading / Social Studies:

I can confirm predictions about text by reading the part that tells. 

Writing:

I can write a brief composition about something I already know. 
I can communicate my ideas clearly in my writing. 
I can stay on topic when writing. 

Spelling:  

 I can spell words with -ast and -ame.

Spelling Words:

1. past
2. blast
3. fast
4. shame
5. name
6. game
7. how
8. or
9. let
10. of

Challenge Words:

1.nickname
2. fasten

Bonus Word:  blasting

When your child practices writing their spelling words at home, please make sure they are using capital letters correctly.  The only word that needs a capital letter is the word I.  All others should be written with lowercase letters without a capital letter added where it doesn't belong.

Science:

I can explain how animals depend on one another. 
I can understand how energy passes from one animal to another as it is consumed.