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Monday, November 30, 2020

11/21/2020

Welcome back and Happy (almost) December! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families. Due to last week's absence, this week's Anderle's Adventures post will only contain highlights for the week ahead. Look for a regular edition of the Anderle Adventures next week!

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
This week in math we will begin Chapter 3: Fractions and Mixed Numbers. Students will focus on adding and subtracting unlike fractions throughout the week.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our fiction unit will continue this week. Mini-lesson topics will include types of characters in fiction, types of conflict in fiction, and plot structure.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will continue to explore personal narrative writing this week. Writing topics for the week will include what you've learned from others and objects you've collected.

SCIENCE:
We will begin our next science unit, Matter! This week students will define, classify, and explore properties of matter.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Friday, 12/4: Candor Health Education/The Science Behind Drugs Presentation @ 1:30pm

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Monday, November 16, 2020

11/13/2020

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It’s hard to believe that conferences are this week and Thanksgiving is next week! I am looking forward to meeting with each of you, and I hope you all enjoy a wonderful holiday with your families!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 2. Students practiced using the order of operations to simplify numeric expressions that included parentheses, brackets, and braces. We also began solving real world multiplication and division multi-step problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
After completing one last mini-lesson on finding the main idea of nonfiction texts, we kicked off our fiction unit with three of my favorite stories from the book "Birthday Surprises." First, students practiced determining fiction story elements as we read, "Don't Be an Uncle Max." Next, we analyzed character development while reading a powerful text about friendships, "Promises." Finally, students explored point of view as we examined the heartwarming story, "Hattie's Birthday Box." In addition, our fifth graders were super lucky to spend their reading time on Thursday with famed author, Dan Geimenhart!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our third writing unit of the year, Personal Narratives, has gotten off to a great start! Throughout the week, students explored the characteristics of personal narratives and identified writing ideas based on special objects, interesting events, and sensory details.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Last week in social studies, students began examining our next chapter: Slavery in the Americas. As a class, we explored what life was like in South Africa and the European Slave Trade. We also held so many wonderful discussions focusing on the hardships faced by Africans and the impact of slavery on the lives of so many people.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
MATH:
This week in math we will finish up Chapter 2. We will have a quiz over order of operations and story problems on Wednesday, November 18th.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our mini-lessons this week will focus on elements of historical fiction, understanding a modern day fairy tale, and identifying theme.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week our writers will focus on using sensory details in their personal narrative writing.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of slavery will continue this week as we examine slave trades, triangular trade, and surviving the Middle Passage.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Thursday, 11/19: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
Friday, 11/20: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
Monday, 11/23-Friday, 11/27: THANKSGIVING BREAK
Monday, 11/30: Classes Resume

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Monday, November 9, 2020

11/6/2020

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Last week went by super quick...short but sweet! It will be nice to have a full week of learning this week! Just a reminder, please be sure to sign up for a conference slot, and if you haven't already, please fill out the Parent Conference Survey.

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HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
With only one day of math instruction last week, we spent our time getting started with using the order of operations to solve numerical expressions. Students learned how to move from left to right, with multiplication and division, followed by addition and subtraction.

READING WORKSHOP:
We spent our reading workshop time last week examining common themes in fiction texts. Students explored how to determine the theme of a story, and use evidence from the text to support their opinion. Additionally, students compared and contrasted Because of Mr. Terupt and Towers Falling.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week our writers had the opportunity to share their published stories! We all enjoyed hearing the amazing creations from our class! WOW...such an incredible group of talented writers we have!!

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We wrapped up our chapter on the Colonial Regions last week in social studies. Students examined colonial jobs within each region, and chose a job they would have liked to pursue back in colonial times. Students also completed a processing activity that entailed choosing a colony to move to and writing a letter to a family member explaining their choice.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
MATH:
This week in math we will finish up our work with oder of operations, and begin solving real world multiplication and division problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
We will officially begin our next unit of study, Fiction! Our mini-lessons this week will focus on elements of a story, analyzing characters, and point of view.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week we will begin our third writing unit of the year, Personal Narratives. We will focus on special objects, interesting events, and sensory details this week.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We will begin our next chapter in social studies this week, Slavery in the Americas. Students will begin examining the impact of slavery on Africans.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Thursday, 11/19: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
Friday, 11/20: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
Monday, 11/23-Friday, 11/27: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
Monday, 11/30: Classes Resume

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