February



=February=

=Math:= Geometric shapes Patterns Fractions(use models/pictures, whole as fraction with same numerator and denominator, grouping objects, equal parts of a set) Measurement Multi-step problems(25)

=Reading= //Before Reading: Choose the appropriate text for a specific purpose. Articulate what is known about the text topic based on the title, author, pictures, illustrations, prior knowledge. Make relevant predictions about waht will probably happen in a story(fiction) or what will be learned(nonfiction)based on title, cover, chapter headings, illustrations, etc.//

//During Reading: Make predictions and connections. Ask and answer questions. Describe the mental imagery that occurs while reading. Identify specific words or phrases that cause comprehension difficulties and self monitor. Explain first-, second-, and third-person point of view. Interpret graphical information(charts, tables, diagrams). Make inferences based on explicit information in the text; provide justification for those inferences.//

//After Reading: Describe characters' physical and personality traits. Develop a new title that best fits the text. Describe he conflict faced by a character in the story. State the main idea with supporting details in informational text. State the theme in literary text.//

//Developing an Interpretation: Explain similarities and differences in a story. Draw conclusions based on implicit or explicit evidence from text. Decide an author's purpose for including particular information in text. Interpret meaning based on charts, graphs, maps, illustrations, photos in text. Identify and explain text structures, e.g., sequence, main idea/details, compare/contrast, cause and effect//

Work on CMT Review Booklets Feb. 7th CMT Review Booklets Feb. 14th CMT Review Booklets
 * Treasures:**

After Vacation during the CMT weeks do Science and Social Studies

Feb. 28th Science/Social Studies

CMT (Practice booklet) Mountain Animals
 * Read folktales, fairytales, fables**

=Writing= Writing a complete story Prompt Practice(timed) Edit and Proofreading(to, too, two, I, commmas in list, end punct., cap. rules revisited) Write a fictional narrative, folktale, fairytale, fable.

**Spelling:**
aw, ou, oy

=Science/Social Studies=
 * Finish the desert region

Science: Continue with unit on States of Matter