Happy last week of January! We're ready to kick off another big week in fifth grade!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we finished up our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students learned how to add pawns to each side of the equation to solve problems. We also practiced adding zero pairs when setting up problems to subtract values that aren’t present in the original equation. In addition, students learned how to solve (-x) problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Sadly, our novel study on The Liberation of Gabriel King came to an end last week. Students analyzed Terrance and Gabe’s characters and evaluated Frita’s fear list. We ranked Gabe’s adventures in order of most dangerous to least dangerous, and explored the theme of the novel. In addition, students examined the conflicts and resolutions within the story, and created their own "next chapters" with a partner.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Response to Fiction unit continued last week. Students examined excerpts from The Liberation of Gabriel King and distinguished between emotions and traits. We also wrote about what sensory details show.
SCIENCE:
We continued to focus on Earth in Space last week during science. Students viewed one another's Shape of Earth videos (great job) and examined Earth's gravitational force. Students also created 2 and 3 dimensional models to support the claim that the gravitational force of the Earth pulls all objects towards its center.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin Unit 6: Using Data and Adding/Subtracting Fractions. This week we will focus on line plots, stem and leaf plots, and drawing conclusions from data.
READING WORKSHOP:
We will begin an exploration of the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Students will practice using various comprehension strategies and explore new vocabulary terms. This week we will focus on visualizing, comparing and contrasting, and understanding pictures and captions.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will continue moving through our Writing in Response to Fiction unit this week.
SCIENCE:
Our Earth in Space focus for the week will be on the daily pattern of the sun.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
**Fifth Grade coGAT testing will take place on 2/7, 2/8, and 2/9 from 9:15-10:15.**
Tuesday, 2/7............................................Individual Math Contest #2 (Lunch)
Thursday, 2/9..........................................Team Math Contest #2 (Lunch)
Monday, 2/13...............................................The Little Mermaid Auditions begin 8am!
Tuesday, 2/14...............................................Valentine's Day party (pm)
Monday, 2/20...........................................NO SCHOOL .Presidents' Day
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we finished up our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students learned how to add pawns to each side of the equation to solve problems. We also practiced adding zero pairs when setting up problems to subtract values that aren’t present in the original equation. In addition, students learned how to solve (-x) problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Sadly, our novel study on The Liberation of Gabriel King came to an end last week. Students analyzed Terrance and Gabe’s characters and evaluated Frita’s fear list. We ranked Gabe’s adventures in order of most dangerous to least dangerous, and explored the theme of the novel. In addition, students examined the conflicts and resolutions within the story, and created their own "next chapters" with a partner.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Response to Fiction unit continued last week. Students examined excerpts from The Liberation of Gabriel King and distinguished between emotions and traits. We also wrote about what sensory details show.
SCIENCE:
We continued to focus on Earth in Space last week during science. Students viewed one another's Shape of Earth videos (great job) and examined Earth's gravitational force. Students also created 2 and 3 dimensional models to support the claim that the gravitational force of the Earth pulls all objects towards its center.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin Unit 6: Using Data and Adding/Subtracting Fractions. This week we will focus on line plots, stem and leaf plots, and drawing conclusions from data.
READING WORKSHOP:
We will begin an exploration of the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Students will practice using various comprehension strategies and explore new vocabulary terms. This week we will focus on visualizing, comparing and contrasting, and understanding pictures and captions.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will continue moving through our Writing in Response to Fiction unit this week.
SCIENCE:
Our Earth in Space focus for the week will be on the daily pattern of the sun.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
**Fifth Grade coGAT testing will take place on 2/7, 2/8, and 2/9 from 9:15-10:15.**
Tuesday, 2/7............................................Individual Math Contest #2 (Lunch)
Thursday, 2/9..........................................Team Math Contest #2 (Lunch)
Monday, 2/13...............................................The Little Mermaid Auditions begin 8am!
Tuesday, 2/14...............................................Valentine's Day party (pm)
Monday, 2/20...........................................NO SCHOOL .Presidents' Day