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Monday, March 1, 2021

2/26/2021

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Happy March! It's hard to believe it, but it is also very evident that we're all getting a little bit of spring fever! ☀️ ⚾️ 😎

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 6: Area. Students examined the formula for finding the area of a rectangle, and practiced using this formula to solve area problems involving fractional side lengths. Students also explored bases and heights of triangles.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of nonfiction signposts continued last week, as we examined Contrasts and Contradictions, Extreme or Absolute Language, and Number and Stats.
Contrasts and Contradictions:
When the author shows you how things/people/ideas contrast or contradict one another, or shows you something that contrasts or contradicts what you already know, you need to stop and ask yourself...What does this make me wonder about (or why does this matter)? We learned that the answer will help us see details that show the main idea, compare and contrast, understand author's purpose, infer, make a generalization, notice cause and effect. Students also learned that phrases such as on the other hand, by contrast, however, and another viewpoint provide direct signals of a contrast. 

Extreme or Absolute Language:
Extreme or Absolute Language makes an exaggerated, overblown, and probably untrue claim. It admits of no exceptions, and it seems to forbid doubt or questions. When readers spot this language, they will be alerted either to the strength of the author's feelings or to the possibility that the writer is exaggerating and may even be deceiving or misleading the reader.
In class, students learned that when you're reading and you notice the author uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates, or pushes to the limit, we should stop and ask ourselves, "Why did the author say it like that?" We learned that the answers will tell us something about the author's point of view or purpose. The author might even be exaggerating to make us think a certain way.

Numbers & Stats:
Authors use numbers and statistics to provide precision-or to avoid it. This signpost helps students make comparisons, draw conclusions, make inferences or generalizations, differentiate fact and opinion, identify details, recognize evidence, and understand the author's purpose or bias.
Students learned that when you're reading and you notice specific numbers, number words, or amounts, you should stop and ask yourself, "Why did the author use these numbers or amounts?"

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our fiction unit continued last week during writing. Students selected a draft to take through the publication process, and began revisions to further develop characters and plot. Students also examined and implemented transitional words and phrases to clear up confusion from one event to the next.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
The American Revolution continued last week in fifth grade! Students compared and contrasted the British and Continental Armies, examined the Americans' push for independence and assistance from allies, and uncovered the details of the Treaty of Paris.

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THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
MATH:
We will wrap up Chapter 6 this week. Students will practice finding the area of triangles, and we will take a modified final assessment on Thursday. 

READING WORKSHOP:
​This week 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 to work on revisions for their fiction drafts this week.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week during social studies, students will examine the functions and structures of different forms of government.


UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 3/1: Picture Day for our Zoomies!
Thursday, 3/4: Chapter 6 Math Assessment (Anderle)


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Monday, February 22, 2021

2/20/2021

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Wow, what an interesting week..."Snow" Day, CogATs, and three Remote Days all wrapped up into one week! Your kids were amazing and troopers through it all-not that I'm surprised one bit! 

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math, ,we completed a few more Hands-On Equations algebra lessons. Students were introduced to a new "piece" called star, and learned that  * and X are opposites, or zero pairs. We also practiced solving equations using parentheses, and evaluated expressions when the value of X or * is known.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of nonfiction began last week with Notice & Note Stances, Signposts, and Strategies. We started off this mini-unit by creating the questioning stance. Students were asked to read with the following questions in mind:
What surprised me?
What did the author think I already knew?
What changed, challenged, or confirmed what I already knew?
"Reading with these Big Questions in mind encourages a critical, attentive stance and develops habits of mind that-if we can instill them in our students-may help them deal more attentively and intelligently with the nonfiction texts they will encounter throughout their lives." 
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WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers were super busy last week exploring our final mentor texts and looking for ways to further develop characters, plot, and setting. We ended the week with peer conferring, as students received feedback in selecting a final draft to take through the publication process.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
The American Revolution continued last week as we examined the Declaration of Independence. Students learned about the meeting and tasks of the Second Continental Congress, and explored the importance of Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet.


THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
Math: 
We will begin Chapter 6: Area. Students will practice finding the area of rectangles with fractional side lengths.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of Notice & Note NONFICTION will continue this week as we examine Extreme & Absolute Language, Numbers & Stats, and Quoted Words.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week our writers will move into the publication lessons of our fiction unit. Students will spend time revising for characters and plot.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We will wrap-up our study of the Declaration of Independence and learn how the Patriots won the war.

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 2/22: Candor Health Education Puberty Presentations (1:30-3:00pm)
Tuesday, 2/23: PICTURE DAY (2:20 for Roomies)
Thursday, 2/25: CogAT Test #3 (9:15-10:10)
Friday, 2/26: Author Zoom-KL GOING (2:10pm)


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Monday, February 8, 2021

2/5/2021

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Happy Subarctic Monday!!!🥶 I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! 🏈 I am looking forward to seeing you at Conferences later this week!!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we completed the "exposure" lessons in Chapter 5. Students explored algebraic concepts as they solved number pattern problems and practiced using letters as numbers.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our 5th grade novel study, The Liberation of Gabriel King, continued last week. Students practiced making inferences, drawing conclusions, and supporting their claims with specific evidence from the text. I've been so impressed with the many higher level discussions our class has conducted related to themes in the text we've come across; including racism, oppression, and overcoming fear. We have a class filled with curious readers....which makes my teacher heart so happy!
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WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Fiction writing continued last week in fifth grade. Students explored character, plot, and setting. We also examined how to incorporate a character's actions, thoughts, and speech into our work.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Life in the 1770s continued last week! Students learned all about the Shot Heard 'Round the World and how the Battle of Lexington and Concord officially began the Revolutionary War.


THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
Math:
This week in math we will begin Chapter 6, Area. Students will practice finding the area of a rectangle with fractional side lengths. 

READING WORKSHOP:
We will wrap up our novel study of The Liberation of Gabriel King this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
​Fiction writing will continue as students practice incorporating a character's actions, thoughts, and speech into their work.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our study of the American Revolution will continue this week! Students will examine the perspectives of Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists. 


UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 2/8: BOSTON TEA PARTY Virtual Field Trip (2:30pm)
Wednesday, 2/10: Valentines Exchange (pm)
Thursday, 2/11: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
Friday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
Monday, 2/15: Virtual VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY (2:30-3:30pm)







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