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    Mathematics

    I can tell if a fraction is less than, equal to or greater than 1 whole.

    Look: 5/3

    1. The denominator says each whole has 3 equal parts.
    2. 3/3 fills one whole. 5 parts is 2 more than 3.
    3. So 5/3 is greater than 1.

    Circle less than 1, equal to 1 or greater than 1. Draw a quick model if it helps.

    1. 1.

      5/8

      ○ less than 1○ equal to 1○ greater than 1
    2. 2.

      4/4

      ○ less than 1○ equal to 1○ greater than 1
    3. 3.

      7/6

      ○ less than 1○ equal to 1○ greater than 1
    4. 4.

      1/3

      ○ less than 1○ equal to 1○ greater than 1
    5. 5.

      8/8

      ○ less than 1○ equal to 1○ greater than 1
    6. 6.

      3/2

      ○ less than 1○ equal to 1○ greater than 1

    Solve.

    1. 7.

      Omar has 2 pizzas. Each is cut into 4 equal slices. His family eats 5 slices. Write the fraction of a pizza they ate. Is it more than 1 whole pizza?

    2. 8.

      Write a fraction with sixths that is equal to 1.

    Challenge: Write one fraction with eighths that is greater than 1.

    Practice page · Week 19, Day 4

    English Language Arts

    I can write a body paragraph with a reason, evidence and a linking word.

    Look: A body paragraph

    1. Start with a transition and your reason: First, ...
    2. Add 2–3 sentences of evidence.
    3. End with a closing sentence that ties back to your opinion.

    Body Paragraph 2

    Another reason is that more swings would mean less waiting. Right now, kids wait about ten minutes for a turn. Some kids give up and sit on the bench. With four swings, many more kids could swing at every recess. That is why our playground needs more swings.

    Use the paragraph above.

    1. 1.

      Circle the transition at the start.

    2. 2.

      Underline the sentence that gives the reason.

    3. 3.

      Draw a box around the closing sentence.

    4. 4.

      Write one piece of evidence from the paragraph.

    Write a transition to start each reason. Use the box. One transition will be left over.

    Word bank: First, · Another reason is that · Most importantly,

    1. 5.

      ____ swings give kids exercise. (This is the first reason.)

    2. 6.

      ____ swings are the strongest reason kids smile at recess.

    3. 7.

      Add -est: big → ____ (double the last letter)

    4. 8.

      Add -est: nice → ____ (drop the silent e)

    Challenge: Why does each reason get its own paragraph?

    Practice page · Week 19, Day 4

    Science

    I can find the wind's direction and tell how strong it is.

    Wind is named for where it comes FROM. Write the direction the wind comes from.

    1. 1.

      The streamer blows toward the west. The wind comes from the ____.

    2. 2.

      The streamer blows toward the south. This is a ____ wind.

    3. 3.

      A wind blowing from the west toward the east is called a ____ wind.

    4. 4.

      Which tool measures wind speed?

      ○ thermometer○ anemometer○ rain gauge

    Wind Watch. Test two spots. Use the strength chart: calm, light, gentle, moderate, strong.

    SpotStreamer blows towardWind is fromStrengthMy evidence
         
         
    1. 5.

      Smoke rises straight up. How strong is the wind?

      ○ calm○ gentle○ strong
    2. 6.

      Large branches sway and an umbrella is hard to hold. How strong is the wind?

      ○ light○ moderate○ strong
    3. 7.

      Were your two spots the same? Why might they differ?

    Materials: a streamer taped to a pencil · a compass or compass app

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    Social Studies

    I can tell the steps a town uses to make a decision.

    The Dog Park Question

    In the town of Cedar Creek, Mr. Alvarez had an idea. He asked the town council to build a dog park. The council held a public meeting. Some neighbors said dogs need a safe place to run. Others worried about barking and parking. The council listened to everyone. Then the seven council members voted. Four voted yes and three voted no. In the spring, workers built a fence and put in benches.

    Write the step for each part of the story: Proposal, Discussion, Vote or Action.

    Word bank: Proposal · Discussion · Vote · Action

    1. 1.

      Mr. Alvarez asks the council to build a dog park.

    2. 2.

      Neighbors speak for and against the dog park at a meeting.

    3. 3.

      The council members say yes or no. Four say yes and three say no.

    4. 4.

      Workers build a fence and put in benches.

    Answer the questions.

    1. 5.

      Can people who live in town speak at a council meeting?

      ○ yes○ no
    2. 6.

      Who might be against a dog park, and why?

    3. 7.

      My pretend council meeting voted for ______.

    Challenge: Why should a council listen to different views before it votes?

    Materials: index cards for roles · a timer