Wow, where has the month of February gone???!!! The days and weeks are flying by! Pitchers and catchers reported, our Little Mermaid auditions began, and we even got a break from our typical winter temps! Only a few more weeks until spring! (27 more wake-ups!)
Please remember to send in headphones for your child in preparation for our upcoming PARCC Tests. Thank you!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we finished up Unit 6. Students learned how to subtract fractions and mixed numbers, and reviewed the major concepts from the unit. Our final test is today! Good luck, 5-1!
READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we continued to explore this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students practiced questioning as they learned about the many boycott heroes. We also made text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections as we examined the reasons why so many boycott supporters we "proud to be arrested." In addition, students used context clues to understand complex vocabulary and practiced summarizing the main idea using supporting details.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We began our Response to Fiction essays last week during WEX. Students chose a character and character trait to focus on, and then wrote about two moments in which this character demonstrates the chosen trait. We also created lead sentences and introduction paragraphs. In addition, students met with writing partners to elicit feedback, and used our class-created rubric to self-assess.
SCIENCE:
Our study of Earth in Space continued last week. Students worked in small groups to finish designing their "shadows" videos. We are all eager to share these creations this week!
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin Unit 7, Exponents and Negative Numbers, this week! Students will examine exponential notation, powers of 10, and scientific notation.
READING WORKSHOP:
This week during Reading Workshop we will begin literature circles for the novel Holes.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will publish our Response to Fiction essays this week, and begin our next writing project...The Mysteries of Harris Burdick!
SCIENCE:
Earth in Space will continue this week as we focus on models for daytime and nighttime and the earth's rotation.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 2/20...........................................NO SCHOOL .Presidents' Day
Tuesday, 2/28..............................................Club Photos *Wear 5th Grade Shirts*
Please remember to send in headphones for your child in preparation for our upcoming PARCC Tests. Thank you!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we finished up Unit 6. Students learned how to subtract fractions and mixed numbers, and reviewed the major concepts from the unit. Our final test is today! Good luck, 5-1!
READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we continued to explore this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students practiced questioning as they learned about the many boycott heroes. We also made text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections as we examined the reasons why so many boycott supporters we "proud to be arrested." In addition, students used context clues to understand complex vocabulary and practiced summarizing the main idea using supporting details.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We began our Response to Fiction essays last week during WEX. Students chose a character and character trait to focus on, and then wrote about two moments in which this character demonstrates the chosen trait. We also created lead sentences and introduction paragraphs. In addition, students met with writing partners to elicit feedback, and used our class-created rubric to self-assess.
SCIENCE:
Our study of Earth in Space continued last week. Students worked in small groups to finish designing their "shadows" videos. We are all eager to share these creations this week!
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin Unit 7, Exponents and Negative Numbers, this week! Students will examine exponential notation, powers of 10, and scientific notation.
READING WORKSHOP:
This week during Reading Workshop we will begin literature circles for the novel Holes.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will publish our Response to Fiction essays this week, and begin our next writing project...The Mysteries of Harris Burdick!
SCIENCE:
Earth in Space will continue this week as we focus on models for daytime and nighttime and the earth's rotation.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 2/20...........................................NO SCHOOL .Presidents' Day
Tuesday, 2/28..............................................Club Photos *Wear 5th Grade Shirts*
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