Dear Family,
This week we are going to explore the question "How do plants grow and change?" In the informational text From Seed to Plant, we'll learn about the growth of a plant from a seed. In the informational text Super Soil, we'll learn how soil helps plants grow.
Your partner in education,
Mrs. Petrella

Domain: Life Science
Lesson Topic: Life Cycles
Genre: Anchor Text- From Seed to Plant(Nonfiction: Informational Text)
Supplemental Text- Super Soil (Nonfiction: Informational Text) 
Essential Question: How do plants grow and change?
Target Vocabulary: pod, soak, shoot (noun), root (noun), nutrition, tasty, soften, grain
Phonics and Spelling Skills: Words with au, aw, al, o, and a
Vocabulary Strategy: Using Context
Comprehension Skill: Text and Graphic Features--tell how words work with Diagrams
Comprehension Strategy: Monitor/Clarify--find ways to figure out what doesn't make sense
Writing Focus: Informative/Explanatory Writing--Research Report
Grammar Skill: More Irregular Action Verbs
Fluency: Phrasing- Punctuation

Activities to Do Together with Your Child at Home:
Vocabulary
Take turns acting out one of this week's Target Vocabulary words. Can the other person guess the word that is being acted out?


Leaf by Leaf
Look at the plants in and around your home. Talk about how they are alike and different, what they need to grow, and any special features or interesting aspects of their growth and appearance.

Branching Out
Think about a plant that is interesting or important to you and your child. Use library books and the internet to find out more about that plant. Then have your child write a short report that features the information you've learned from your research.

Math-  Chapter 9; Addition and Subtraction of 3-Digit Numbers.

Religion-  Chapter 18- The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Science- No Social Studies or Science this week due to the short week!