We learned about bats this week. We read some informational books on Epic and students did some writing with simple sentences to teach their reader about bats. I sent home a page to access Epic at home if your child is interested. There are books they can listen to about all sorts of topics! Students use Epic during centers a couple times a week.
We learned that bats come in different sizes, and measured the wingspans using cubes. The largest one we measured was the Giant Flying Fox with a 5 foot wingspan, or 80 cubes!
We read Stellaluna and then compared bats and birds. Students drew a picture of a bat and a picture of a bird.
We are working to be careful readers who think deeply. We read the words from the book Go Away Big Green Monster and students drew what they visualized (pictured) in their heads while listening. After the first read, we read the book with the illustrations, then students compared their original visualization with the illustrator's ideas.
Next week, we are going to learn about voting and the election. In Math, we are starting 2-dimensional (flat) shapes and our reading activities will go along with shapes as well!
Have a great weekend!
:) Mrs. Steinman
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