In writer's workshop, students continued to learn about conventions. We read Alfie the Apostrophe and discussed how conventions improve one's writing. Students then chose an old piece of writing for editing and added missing conventions to this piece.
In math, students learned to make simple representations of subtraction problems. While listening to various story problems, students drew circles to represent the total and then crossed out the subtracted amount. We are continuing to practice quick identification of subtraction and addition problems, so make sure to practice this skill at home!
In Social Studies, students learned about the first Thanksgiving and why the harvest was a time for celebration. Students learned about the early life of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, and also watched a video tour of the Mayflower ship. Students then considered what they would bring on the Mayflower voyage if they made that trip today, and listed these items on a "suitcase."
I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday! Gobble, gobble!
