Weekly update:
4th Grade Weekly Overview
Unit 5, Week 2
Story: Volcanoes
Short Week: Tuesday–Friday
This week students learned about volcanoes and connected our reading to poetry writing.
Reading Focus:
Main idea and key details
Sequence of events (how a volcano erupts)
Text features (diagrams, headings)
Vocabulary:
magma
face
reclaim
gushes
threaten
Writing:
Students wrote a free verse poem from the perspective of a volcano or magma. We focused on strong verbs, imagery, and revising for better word choice.
Ask your child:
What happens before a volcano erupts?
Can you read me your volcano poem?
5th Grade Weekly Overview
Unit 5, Week 2
Story: Earth’s Water Cycle
Short Week: Tuesday–Friday
This week students learned about the water cycle and connected our reading to poetry writing.
Reading Focus:
Main idea and supporting details
Cause and effect
Text features (diagrams, headings, captions)
Vocabulary:
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
accumulation
water vapor
Writing:
Students wrote a free verse poem from the perspective of a raindrop or water in the cycle. We focused on imagery, strong word choice, and revision.
Ask your child:
What causes evaporation?
Can you explain the water cycle in order?
Will you read me your poem?
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