Snowflakes and Scissors

You can hear me read aloud this week's homework text here:

How to Make a Signature

Adverb Suffixes

We have a great week ahead of us! From learning about the phases of the moon to figuring out adverb suffixes to revising and editing our personal narratives...so much learning lies ahead.

We started working with water beads on Tuesday. These are
fascinating tools for scientific inquiry!

Adverb Suffixes

Our new spelling list focuses on the adverb suffix -ly. In many words, this suffix changes an adjective into an adverb.

Quizlet Adverb Suffixes, Tier 1

Quizlet Adverb Suffixes, Tier 2

Moon Phases

In science, we will be learning about the phases of the moon. You can explore moon phases with these interactives. 

Moon Phases Interactive

PBS Moon Phase Activity

Once you get the idea of the moon phases, you can try this moon phase challenge:

Moon Phase Challenge

Pearl Harbor

Our reading homework passage this week focuses on Pearl Harbor. You can learn more about this event in American history through this site, from the National World War 2 Museum:

Pearl Harbor Info

News and Updates

This week, we are reading about the Mayflower for homework. You can explore the Mayflower with this interactive:

Mayflower Interactive

You can practice vocabulary with these Quizlet links. Be sure to thank Mrs. Smith for setting them up for us!

Voyage to a New World
The Bell on the Cat

Animal Cams
Did you enjoy watching the birds last week? Here are some more animal cams to enjoy:

Elephant Watering Hole
Polar Bears in Canada

The Seasons

We have been learning about the causes of the seasons. You can find the seasons animation here:

Seasons Animation

You can also do this seasons game. Click on "Launch" at the bottom of the page.

Seasons Game

Here is a different animation. What do you notice?

Animation

What's New This Week!

Birds at the feeder

This week, we have had many birds at our feeder. Students have enjoyed watching the tufted titmouse, cardinal, and downy woodpecker. You can check out this site to find out more about birds.

Cornell All About Birds

If you want do some birdwatching on your own, you can see the Feeder Cam. (This requires Flash)

Feeder Cam

Spelling

We will be working on a new list with suffixes. These will be suffixes that make nouns.

Noun Forming Suffixes, Tier 1

Noun Forming Suffixes, Tier 2

You can review the important details about noun-forming details with this presentation:

United States Geography
We are learning about the states of the Northeast. Don't forget to study! You can practice naming the states with these games:

Lizard Point Geography Game

Northeast Region Quiz Game

Quizlet States Game

Adjective-Forming Suffixes and Fables

Look at this beautiful moth! Do you think it is colorful? The word colorful has a suffix. The suffix -ful means "full of". Something that is colorful is "full of color".

Here are some adjective-forming suffix activities.

Quizlet: Adjective Suffixes, Tier 1

Quizlet: Adjective Suffixes, Tier 2

Fables
We are also reading a fable for reading homework this week.

"The Wolf and the Dog" Vocabulary Activities

You can read more fables at these sites:
Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables Interactive

Folktales and Fables from Between the Lions