What we hold dear...

In Math we continued our study of unlike fractions by looking at estimation tricks as well as subtraction. To estimate we need to use the bechmarks of 0, 1/2, and 1. When we find which benchmark is closest we can use those benchmarks to get a rough estimate. Subtraction of unlike fractions is just like adding them except you subtract the numerators instead of adding them.

In Reading we discussed the importance of identifying what is dear to a character to understand what is important to the character. This helps us understand the character and to find what conflict might arise in the plot.