Week of

January 23, 2017

Please know the definitions AND spelling

of the word below.

Reading/Writing:

Vocabulary Words:

This week our focus will be on

writing. We will begin writing an
informative essay and reviewing all
components of what an informative
essay entails and how to cite
(quote/paraphrase) evidence from an
article.

Math: This week in math we will

continue module 4 which, explores
multiplication and division of fractions
and decimal fractions As always, we
are continuing to work on writing
about math and thoroughly explaining
our steps when solving.
This Friday we will be taking our midmodule assessment. Study guide will
be provided Wednesday.

Science: Photosynthesis

Thesis Statement: A main point that comes from the research

question and supported with examples and details in the informative
essay.
Main ideas: The main ideas are the subjects of the topic sentences
for each section of the informative essay, and are supported by facts,
details, and examples from the different sources being used.
Generally, there are three main ideas for an informative essay.
Details: Details are the support for the main ideas in an informative
essay. They can be in the form of description, facts, details, and
examples.
Prompt: A question or set of questions, statement, or reading piece
that is used as a starting point to create a piece of writing.
Topic Sentence: A sentence that contains as single controlling idea
that is supported by the rest of the paragraph.
Introduction: The purpose of an introduction is to create interest in
the topic for the reader. It can start off as an interesting or startling
statistic, a question, or a surprising statement as hooks for the writer
to gain the interest of the reader.

Upcoming
Events:

Conclusion: Conclusions help the reader know that an informative

essay is about to end. It can contain a summary of the main points to
remind the reader of what was in an informative essay, or it can look
forward with a question or a call to action for the reader.
Facts: Facts are indisputable points used in an informative essay to
support or refute an argument or arguments about a topic.

Upcoming Events/Reminders:

Social Studies:
Completing COLONIAL AMERICA
unit.
Students will present their 13
colonies posters.
Final test will be Friday, January
27th. Please refer to study guide for
review.

Student Council Monthly Box Top Contest,

please bring in box tops J

Wed. 1/25 PTSA meeting @ 6:30pm

Thursday, 1/16 Ballroom Dancing

Performances @ 6:30pm in auditorium