SCIENCE
Today we started our science unit, PEBBLES, SAND AND SILT. All were familiar with pebbles and sand but that word silt raised a few eyebrows.
Our discussion began with the big ideas for our study and we listed as many rock forms as we could think of. Pretty good eh?
Next we talked about the difference between looking at and observing an object. Magnifying glasses helped us to find unique qualities in three different types of rock.
LANGUAGE ARTS
In reading this week we read Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant. Henry thinks Mudge is the perfect pet.
We've talked a lot about character traits in terms of facts and opinions as we don't all agree on the "perfect pet". Today we wrote persuasive letters to our parents, doing our best to convince them to welcome a new pet to our family. We're hoping to get a response! :) The kids loved reading the letters from their parents after open house last night.
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