Nov. 2nd-6th

This week we began to talk about pollution in science and social studies. Many of the kids stepped up to the challenge of pollution and spent their recess time picking up trash from our playground. They were so proud to show off all of the trash they had collected. 

In reading and writing this week, we learned about a protagonist and antagonist in a story. We learned that oftentimes, the protagonist and antagonist of the story depends on who is telling the story. We read The Three Little Pigs (the classic tale), then read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (a tale told from the wolf's perspective). We compared and contrasted the two versions of the story and picked out the protagonist and antagonist in each. Then, in writing, the kids had to choose who was telling the truth: the pigs or the wolf. We had a lot of fun debating in class which character was right and which character was lying. Next, the kids had to write a persuasive paper as to which character is telling the truth and why. Be sure to ask your kids which character they believe!

We finished off the week on Friday with a successful compound word day! Thank you so much for your help in prepping the kids' outfits. 

Taste Testing Apples: I cut them into fractions, then we taste tested them and created a bar graph

Picking Up Their Playground at Recess

Compound Word Day

Looking Ahead to Next Week:
Memory: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Spelling: oke/ell: broke, choke, yoke, stroke, awoke, tell, yell, shell, smell, yellow

Phonics: vowels and r

Grammar: Action Verbs

Reading: Context Clues

Math: TEST Thursday

Social Studies: Pollution

Writing: Letters to Veterans 

Important News and Information:
-2nd grade is collecting boxed potatoes for the Seminary Food Drive which will take place Wed. 11/18 during chapel
-Zion has church services this weekend at 6pm on Saturday, and 8 and 10:30 am on Sunday. With Sunday School for both adults and kids in between Sunday services. They even have donuts!
Hope to see you there:)