Today we practiced the art of "marginalia" while reading nonfiction. Similar to textual connections (text to self, text to text and text to world), marginalia is another way for readers to make connections while reading nonfiction. Not only is it one form of note taking, it's also a way to ask questions, make inferences and state opinions. We generally read at least one piece of nonfiction a week, and we'll continue practicing this craft throughout the year. If you find an article that's pertinent to what we are studying (or just plain interesting) please send it to school with your child. Below is an example of "marginalia".
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Homework for tonight is to:
1.
Read for 30 minutes and fill out the
new reading log.
2. Fourth grade
math is to choose one number (400, 500, 600, etc...) and spend 15 minutes writing factors of the chosen number
on this sheet.
It's okay if your child does not get all of the factors. If they finish one number, they can try another.
Fifth grade math page.
3.
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