Thursday, March 30, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Spring Break!
Here is what is happening this week...
Science: We are beginning to review science concepts to be ready for MAP testing. Part of fifth's grade Science MAP testing includes all concepts they have learned from Kindergarten. We will start reviewing these concepts during our science stations. This week will be going over the scientific method.
Math- We are working on geometry (chapter 12)! We are classifying polygons, triangles, quadrilaterals, and three-dimensional figures. Students should also be working on ALEKS at home (at least 20 min. each week). Ask your student what our new 4th quarter ALEKS goal is!
Writing: We will start drafting and writing our DARE essay. Click here DARE essay to learn more about the expectations for this essay.
Reading: We are continuing to analyze, discuss, and answer higher level questions relating to complex passages and texts as we prepare for the MAP test.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Monday, March 13, 2017
What is going on this week in room 34........
The fifth grade musical is tomorrow night, March 14th at 7:00, please arrive by 6:45.
Our field trip to Sperreng is this Wednesday, please sign and return the form as soon as possible if need be.
Friday is a half day, we will dismiss at 11:50. No lunch will be served.
Science: We are beginning to review topics for MAP testing. This week will focus on Ecosystems & Growth and Survival. We will focus on what is a food chain, consumers, and producers.
Math: We are wrapping up chapter 11 with converting metric units of capacity. We will go over the study guide for chapter 11, on Wednesday, and our test will be Thursday. Please have your child look over and make sure they understand the concepts in the study guide. They may also look at old homework on the blog and their math notebook. They must also now the Metric Song, and how to apply it.
The Metric Song
Milli, Centi, Deci, meter
Deka, hecto, kilo, too
Put them with a gram and liter
That is all you have to do
Milli is the smallest measure
Ten of these a centi makes
One hundred centis make a unit
That’s not very hard to take
Liters measure only liquid
Grams measure weight or mass
Meters measure length or distance
You can go to the head of the class
Ask your child to sing it and do the actions, they love it!!
Writing: We are continuing to strengthen our Researched-Based Argument Essay. This week we are evaluating the evidence and choosing the right words to appeal to a particular audience. The student's will begin publishing their Research based Argument Opinion paper based on the checklist. The paper is due Friday, and we will celebrate with all of fifth grade.
Reading: We are continuing to analyze, discuss, and answer higher level questions relating to complex passages and texts as we prepare for the MAP test. We are also continuing to read for our independent reading goals. Please continue to have your child read for 20 minutes each night.
Social Studies: We will begin to look at the causes of the American Revolution.
Social Studies: We will begin to look at the causes of the American Revolution.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Monday, March 6, 2017
***REMINDER-- Friday is the last day of our 3rd quarter and a half day!
This week...
Science- We will be reviewing Monday and Tuesday with our ch. 11 test on Wednesday. The study guide was finished in class today.We will participate in a simple machines day this Friday with hands on activities in each 5th grade classroom!
Math- We are continuing our study of converting units of measurement. We are converting customary units of capacity, displaying measurement data on a line plot, and converting metric units of length, mass, and capacity. Our chapter 11 test on measurement will be next Thurs., March 16th.
Writing- We are taking our arguments up a notch with more extensive research, including counterclaims and rebuttals, and evaluating our evidence. Our goal is to raise more awareness to our issues.
Reading- This week we are beginning a test-preparation unit in reading. We will begin to discuss strategies that will help us with test-taking such as determining if a question is about the whole text or just a detail from the text, predicting answers before finding them, and being aware that test takers try to trick us by making all the answers SEEM correct! The BEST way to become better readers is by simply reading, thinking, and discussing- I love doing all these things with your 5th graders every day!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
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