Here's what is happening this week in room 34!!

We are so excited to announce that our  1 to 1 device Chromebooks have arrived!!! Today, we spent some time outlining and going over our constitution for our new pieces of technology . We are super excited for the awesome learning adventures to come! 

Science- Chrome Camp! We officially have our Chromebooks and already they are a HUGE HIT! During science time for the next two weeks we will be learning all there is to know about Chromebooks, and how to utilize all of the webpages we use in class but to even greater capabilities.  

Reading- Today we began our new unit- Argument and Advocacy. Today we evaluated claims, reasons, and evidence that are presented in advertisements we frequently see- food items from the grocery stores, "As seen on tv" products, etc. 

Writing- Today began our fantasy writing unit. This is a quick 2 week unit in which students will draft, revise, edit, and publish a short fantasy story. Today we brainstormed story arcs for all fantasy stories and brainstormed some ideas for the stories we will start drafting tomorrow.

Math- Today we reviewed Ch. 8 Fractions and Decimals and Ch.9 Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Do not forget that tomorrow is our big test! See email for resources to study at home tonight. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 10 on multiplying and dividing fractions! 

Social Studies- We are beginning to study the Industrial Revolution.

Reminders: Wednesday, 2/7 is Early Release

                          Friday, 2/9 is Jump Rope for Heart

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Reminders:
   Please turn in Jump Rope for Heart permission slips. 

We will be having a Valentine's party  in our room. Students are more than welcome to bring in valentines, however they can not contain any food product.
   
Here's what to expect this week in 5th grade-

Science- We are working within stations to explore matter, mixtures, and solutions.

Writing- We will be busy this week drafting, editing, revising, and publishing our literary essays. We will celebrate our hard work on Friday! 

Math- We are estimating mixed numbers, adding/subtracting mixed numbers, and subtracting mixed numbers with renaming.  We will review Friday and Monday, and our test over chapter 8 AND 9 will be Tuesday, February 6th.

Reading- We are continuing our unit on fantasy. This week will focus on studying how complex fantasy characters truly can be, and investigating symbolism, allegories, and archetypes.

Social Studies- We will begin to study the Industrial Revolution and if the benefits outweigh the costs.