Religion: Next week we will continue talking about how we can use our gift of grace in different situations in regards to being fair to others. On Thursday and Friday we will do a Bible activity which focuses on angels. 
Writing: This week we focused on complex sentences with our Mentor Sentence. We also started our functional writing unit. We are working on recognizing pieces of functional writing as well as brainstorming topics that we could write about.
Math: Unit 7 starts next week with a focus on multiplication and division. The students will be using strategies to practice and memorize their multiplication and division facts. They will also be introduced to using parentheses in math. 
Spelling: Week 20 Sound of a and al / Contractions
The spelling section of the website contains all of the weekly lists and the choice words in case your child misplaces their words. You can also find a copy of LSCW if you need it.
Science/SS: Students will begin a new science unit on space and the moon. Students will research a specific planet and write a "postcard" about it. (Based on the book, Postcards from Pluto.) 
Comprehension: Next week we will begin to study Nonfiction Text Features. The students will learn to recognize these features and also understand how important they are in understanding each piece.