Howdy Folks!
Let's see what we've been working on this week...
Math
This week we've been using patterns and rectangular arrays to determine if numbers are prime or composite.
We also calculated area by covering rectangles with square-inch
tiles and using the dimensions of the rectangles to determine the total
number of square units of area. We utilized this practice to develop a
rule for calculating the area of rectangles, which is LENGTH x WIDTH = AREA.
On top of that, we practiced working with the rules P = (2 × L) + (2 × W) and P = 2 × (L + W) to find the perimeter of rectangles.
Reading
This week we honed our skills of noticing important moments/details of characters that repeat throughout the story. We realized that authors put these details in their stories for a reason. We then take these details and make an inference as to what kind of person the character is (with additional proof from the story as support, of course!)
Writing
Our main focus this week was to try an add elaboration that describe actions AND the setting of the story throughout the scenes that we are writing. On top of that, many of us are trying our hand (and doing it reaaaaallllly well) at using figurative language such as similes and personification in our narratives! Boo yeah!
Hope you had an excellent week y'all! Cheers!
