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January 23rd - January 27th

What are we learning?

Math

  • Fractions

Reading

  • Paired Text: Connections Across Texts

Writing/Grammar

  • Complete Compound Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions

Science/Social Studies

  • Solar System Presentations

  • Landforms Continued

Math Vocabulary Words: (Same words, quiz on Friday)

1. Compose – connecting fractions together by adding ¼ + ¼ = 2/4

2. Decompose – to deconstruct or break apart into smaller pieces or parts 2/4 = ¼ + ¼

3. Unit fraction – a fraction that has 1 as a top number or numerator 1/3, ½, ¼ , 1/6

4. Equivalent fractions – two or more fractions that equal the same amount ½ = 2/4

5. Fraction – a number that names part of a whole or part of a group

6. Numerator – TOP number of a fraction; tells how many PARTS are being counted

7. Denominator – BOTTOM number of a fraction; tells how many TOTAL parts are in the whole or the set

8. Whole – ALL of the parts of one shape or group 3/3 = 1 whole

9. Equal parts – All parts are EXACTLY equal to or same size as

Spanish Math Vocabulary Words:

1. Componer: conectar fracciones sumando ¼ + ¼ = 2/4

2. Descomponer: deconstruir o dividir en piezas o partes más pequeñas 2/4 = ¼ + ¼

3. Fracción unitaria: una fracción que tiene 1 como número superior o numerador 1/3, ½, ¼, 1/6

4. Fracciones equivalentes: dos o más fracciones que equivalen a la misma cantidad ½ = 2/4

5. Fracción: un número que nombra parte de un todo o parte de un grupo

6. Numerador: número SUPERIOR de una fracción; dice cuántas PARTES se están contando

7. Denominador: número INFERIOR de una fracción; dice cuántas partes TOTALES hay en el todo o el conjunto

8. Entero: TODAS las partes de una forma o grupo 3/3 = 1 entero

9. Partes iguales: todas las partes son EXACTAMENTE iguales o del mismo tamaño que

Spelling Words:

  1. starfish

  2. barnyard

  3. doorbell

  4. wheelchair

  5. flashlight

  6. toothbrush

  7. doghouse

  8. cupcake

  9. brainstorm

  10. newspaper

  11. instead

  12. either

  13. already

  14. gone

  15. finally

Dual Language Spelling Words:

Same as English

Reading Vocabulary Words:

Frisky — a person or animal that has a lot of energy and acts playful

Soothe – to calm someone down when they are angry of upset

Graze – when an animal eats plants or grass in a certain area

Determined — when you have decided to do something and nothing will stop you

Huddle – when people move in very close to each other with their heads together

Adapt – to change to fit a new situation or purpose

Mature – to grow and develop

Dual Language Reading Vocabulary Words:

Same as English

Notes from the teachers:

  1. Red Folders go home every Thursday.

  2. Please check for any graded papers that need corrected, notes/conduct from the teacher, informational flyers sent home to parents.

  3. Please return any corrected work to school by the end of the week.

  4. Sign the conduct folder weekly.

  5. Please bring a healthy snack each day.

Important Dates

2/7 - Reading STAAR Simulation (Closed Campus)

2/14 - Valentine’s Party (Students only)

2/28 - Math STAAR Simulation (Closed Campus)

3/13-3/17- Spring Break

Teacher Contact Info

Annette Taylor tayloram@pearlandisd.org

Kim Langlois langloisK@pearlandisd.org

Rosie Calzada CALZADAR@pearlandisd.org

Jenny Monroy monroyj@pearlandisd.org

Sandra Bueno buenos@pearlandisd.org

Alma Velero veleroa@pearlandisd.org

Angie Gilbert gilbertA@pearlandisd.org

Samantha Rhodes rhodesS@pearlandisd.org