Math: We spent our entire class exploring measurement conversion in a variety of situations. Specifically, we examined two different methods of explaining their thinking when solving a story problem: explain in words and through building a key.

I need 17 feet of string for my tent set-up. Sports Authority only sells packs of string in yards. How many packs of string do I need to buy for my tent?

Option #1: Explaining in words

There are 3 feet in 1 yard. I would add up groups of 3 feet until I reached at least 17 total feet.
3+3=6 ft.
6+3=9 ft.
9+3=12 ft.
12+3=15 ft.
15+3=18 ft.

I would need 6 packs of string to have enough for my tent set-up.

Option #2: Build a Key

3 feet = 1 yard
To buy 17 feet I need to skip count by 3s...
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18
I would need 6 packs of string to have enough for my tent set-up.

Homework: Everyone has a two story problems to practice converting measurements and explaining their thinking.

Language Arts: We began discussing the purpose of summaries and how to effectively communicate essential information through summaries today. Below is a list of elements that are essential to a quality summary:

· Identifies the main idea
· Provides necessary text support of the main idea
· Brief and to the point (concise)
· Reflects only what is in the text (no speculation – just details directly from the text)
· Includes vocabulary specific to the topic (science terms, character names…)
· Written in a logical sequence/chronological order
· Written in your own words

In the Deep - Reread the book and complete the summary with organizer

The Family Tree - Reread the book to an adult and listen for the main details

Babe - Reread chapter 10 and complete the summary with organizer