Welcome back after the long weekend! I hope you were all able to enjoy yourselves!! We had another great week together in fifth grade!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Unit 2. Students reviewed the major concepts from the unit and took their final test on Wednesday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of Nonfiction began last week! Students examined the significance of nonfiction and how the genre is different from fiction. We learned about the different types of nonfiction and the unique elements within various texts. Students also examined the textual features of reference nonfiction, and used them to locate and sort information. We explored different text structures to comprehend multiple nonfiction texts, and practiced asking ourselves questions before, during, and after reading. Students asked these questions to activate prior knowledge, build understanding, and monitor comprehension.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
WEX last week focused on using strong verbs. Students practiced using strong verbs in dialogue, and wrote their own revision assignments.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our study of the American Revolution continued last week! Students examined the fight for freedom as we further explored the arguments in support of Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists. They were asked to choose a side of the war (at this point in time) and defend their decision. Next, we took an in depth look at the Declaration of Independence. Students examined the purpose of the Second Continental Congress, as well as the impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense booklet. We also explored the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence, and interpreted the five excerpts for further understanding.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin Unit 3, Geometry Explorations and The American Tour. Students will examine angles and American Tour data.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our read aloud topics for the week are:
How we read nonfiction, unlocking unfamiliar vocabulary, determining author's purpose, and identifying the main idea.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in WEX students will practice varying sentence structure, show sequence by connecting ideas in time, and show cause and effect.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our study of the American Revolution will come to an end this week as we examine the key battles and the Treaty of Paris. Students will also participate in a re-enactment of The Battle of Bunker Hill. Our final American Revolution assessment will take place on Friday.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, 10/14......................................................................................................................................American Revolution Assessment
Pumpkin Patch
Tuesday, 10/18................................................................................................................................Courthouse Field Trip (am)
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Unit 2. Students reviewed the major concepts from the unit and took their final test on Wednesday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of Nonfiction began last week! Students examined the significance of nonfiction and how the genre is different from fiction. We learned about the different types of nonfiction and the unique elements within various texts. Students also examined the textual features of reference nonfiction, and used them to locate and sort information. We explored different text structures to comprehend multiple nonfiction texts, and practiced asking ourselves questions before, during, and after reading. Students asked these questions to activate prior knowledge, build understanding, and monitor comprehension.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
WEX last week focused on using strong verbs. Students practiced using strong verbs in dialogue, and wrote their own revision assignments.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our study of the American Revolution continued last week! Students examined the fight for freedom as we further explored the arguments in support of Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists. They were asked to choose a side of the war (at this point in time) and defend their decision. Next, we took an in depth look at the Declaration of Independence. Students examined the purpose of the Second Continental Congress, as well as the impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense booklet. We also explored the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence, and interpreted the five excerpts for further understanding.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin Unit 3, Geometry Explorations and The American Tour. Students will examine angles and American Tour data.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our read aloud topics for the week are:
How we read nonfiction, unlocking unfamiliar vocabulary, determining author's purpose, and identifying the main idea.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in WEX students will practice varying sentence structure, show sequence by connecting ideas in time, and show cause and effect.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our study of the American Revolution will come to an end this week as we examine the key battles and the Treaty of Paris. Students will also participate in a re-enactment of The Battle of Bunker Hill. Our final American Revolution assessment will take place on Friday.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, 10/14......................................................................................................................................American Revolution Assessment
Pumpkin Patch
Tuesday, 10/18................................................................................................................................Courthouse Field Trip (am)