What We Are Learning 10/9/17: Merfolk 1st & 2nd

Merfolk 1st & 2nd

Week 10/9 to 10/13
**10/9/17: Columbus Day**


Math - Comparing 2 to 3 digit numbers, Place Value

 Science/Social Studies - Columbus Day, Beginning to learn about Habitats, Continue Forms of Energy: Energy Robot Project

 Literacy - Context clues, Personal connections, Using commas, Descriptors

Writing - Continuing Month-Long Halloween Write (Problem/Events/Solution)

Read-a-Loud - Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers

**Beginning our "Writer's Response Journals"**

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