Reading: On Monday and Tuesday we read Fables and determined the theme using evidence from the story. On Wednesday and Thursday the students learned about literal and figurative (non-literal) language. They then received idioms and drew the literal and figurative pictures of their idiom.
The students took a spelling test. I was quite pleased with how well they did as a whole. They will not receive new spelling words until after the break.
The students will have a Latin/Greek test on Thursday.
Writing: The students finished up their winter versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Projects: The students continued working on their 51st state projects. They are turning out so good. We will be presenting them on Tuesday December 20th. I will send out more information later this week.
Misc: We will be drawing names for Secret Santa on Monday. Please remind them keep who they have a secret from everyone in the class. They may start bringing in their gifts anytime until the 21st (this ensures they are all there in time). Write who the present is to on the bottom, but keep the from section blank. Remember to keep the gifts at $5.
