Reading  
The Piñata Maker 
The students will identify steps in a process in the text and recognize that clue words and/or pictures can accompany steps in a process. 
 
Vocabulary:  
Cone – a solid object that has a flat, round bas that narrows to a point at the top 
Creating – making a thing that has not been make before 
Designed – made a first sketch of; planned out; arranged the form and color of 
Famous – very well known 
Paste – a mixture used to stick things together 
Swan – a large, graceful water bird with a long, slender, curving neck 
Fiesta – a festival, especially in a Spanish-speaking country or region 
Piñata – a pot filled with candy, fruit, and small toys 
 
Spelling:  
Wagon, garden, paper, travel, animal, lemon, sugar, another, squirrel, final, open, dollar, brother, nickel, real 
 
Language Arts: 
The students will write informational essays with an introductory paragraph, main body, and conclusion paragraph with a main idea and supporting details in each paragraph. Students will also write and identify statements, questions, exclamations and commands. 
 
Math:  
Students will further develop their understanding of multiplication and division of whole numbers and develop the ability to apply it in problem solving. 
 
Block  
P.E. 
 
Christmas Party 
We will be having a Christmas Party. I am not sure of all the details yet. I will let you know of the day and time as soon as I know! If your child would like to exchange gifts, have your child purchase a gift for $5.00. If your child is a boy, have them purchase one for a boy and if your child is a girl, purchase one for a girl.