Week of May 4, 2015

Here's what we are learning for the week:

Math:

I can describe 3-D shapes using the attributes sides, faces, and vertices. I can identify regular and irregular shapes based on attributes.  
I can draw conclusions by looking at information used from a picture and bar graph.  
I can interpret information and solve problems from bar graphs and picture graphs. 


Reading / Social Studies:

I can listen to poems and respond to sensory details, rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration.  
I can use my five senses to describe an object with sensory words. 

Writing:

I can write a short poem that contains sensory details. 
I can brainstorm a list of ideas that are near and dear to my heart. 

Spelling:  

I can spell words with the rime pattern -ar and -ed.

Spelling Words

1. car
2. star
3. jar
4. bed
5. fed
6. sled
7. did
8. bug
9. about
10. out

Challenge Words

1. ajar
2. fled

Bonus Words

1. May
2. month

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 observe and learn about the life cycle of a fish, frog, and chicken.