English: We worked really hard this week, as a new feature was introduce into our text analysis: trait (characteristics). It is not easy to describe somebody using the text evidence (words, thoughts, actions).
New spelling words: accept, express, taught, grand, pretend, prize, wondered, support, key, acceptable.

Math: We are done with our chapter on measuring perimeter and finding difference of distance and lenght in word problems. Starting off with the concept of DIVISION now!

Science: The topic of weather patterns continues. We were talking about how nature changes the pace throughtout different seasons and therefore learned about hibernation and migration.

English: We read a new story and worked on identifying and describing its plot – beginning, middle, end.
New spelling words: addition, subtraction, fiction, division, education, confusion, vacation, location, explosion, direction

Math: We focused on word problems with measuring. We talked about DIFFERENCE and TOTAL on a number line and in the equations we already know. Also. the kids learnt about PERIMETER and how to measure it.

Science: We worked mainly on our rain gauges. The kids took them home together with a 14 days rain log that is due on May 11th.

One of the groups measuring perimeters of different objects in the playground.