What a great week back after spring break! I can't even begin to express how amazing it was to have every seat in our room filled! 💗 💗 💗
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 9: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals. Students practiced multiplying whole numbers by decimals, and decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1000s.
READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry began last week in fifth grade! Our interactive read aloud lessons focused on what we notice about poetry. We learned that readers pay attention to the look of poetry. Students noticed the variety of ways that poems are structured and how they affect the meaning of a poem. Next, we payed attention to the techniques writers use to create sound in poetry. Students examined the roles of rhythm, repetition, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in poetry. We also learned that readers use the words on a page to create images in our minds.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit began last week, and our class loved it (no surprise there....they sure do have lots of opinions on things😉)! Throughout the week, students read and discussed persuasive essays, and determined each author's purpose and audience. We also took a closer look at the information that's presented in a persuasive essay and the structure and organization that must be present for it to be effective.
SOCIAL STUDIES & SCIENCE
We wrapped up our Bill of Rights unit last week in social studies as we examined the 6th and 8th Amendments to the Constitution. Additionally, we kicked off our next science unit, Ecosystems, with a vocabulary scavenger hunt and a Kahoot Vocab Challenge!!
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 9 this week in math. Students will practice dividing decimals.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will continue this week. We will focus on visualization, imagery, and asking questions to make meaning out of poetry.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Opinion writing will continue this week as we further explore persuasive writing techniques and strategies.
SCIENCE:
Our Ecosystems unit will officially begin this week! Students will conduct a field observation to explore the interactions within our ecosystem (the Patton School grounds ecosystem). We will also examine the link between energy and matter, and how living things survive.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Wednesday, 4/7: Zoom Visit with Representative Jan Schackowsky (2:30-3:00)
Friday, 4/9: READING MAP TEST (9:15-10:45)
Monday, 4/12: Candor Health Presentation: Life Begins (1:30-3:00)
Friday, 4/16: MATH MAP TEST (9:15-10:45)
Monday, 4/19: NO SCHOOL (SIP DAY)
Thursday, 4/22: Erin's Law Presentation (1:15-1:45)
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 9: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals. Students practiced multiplying whole numbers by decimals, and decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1000s.
READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry began last week in fifth grade! Our interactive read aloud lessons focused on what we notice about poetry. We learned that readers pay attention to the look of poetry. Students noticed the variety of ways that poems are structured and how they affect the meaning of a poem. Next, we payed attention to the techniques writers use to create sound in poetry. Students examined the roles of rhythm, repetition, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in poetry. We also learned that readers use the words on a page to create images in our minds.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit began last week, and our class loved it (no surprise there....they sure do have lots of opinions on things😉)! Throughout the week, students read and discussed persuasive essays, and determined each author's purpose and audience. We also took a closer look at the information that's presented in a persuasive essay and the structure and organization that must be present for it to be effective.
SOCIAL STUDIES & SCIENCE
We wrapped up our Bill of Rights unit last week in social studies as we examined the 6th and 8th Amendments to the Constitution. Additionally, we kicked off our next science unit, Ecosystems, with a vocabulary scavenger hunt and a Kahoot Vocab Challenge!!
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 9 this week in math. Students will practice dividing decimals.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will continue this week. We will focus on visualization, imagery, and asking questions to make meaning out of poetry.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Opinion writing will continue this week as we further explore persuasive writing techniques and strategies.
SCIENCE:
Our Ecosystems unit will officially begin this week! Students will conduct a field observation to explore the interactions within our ecosystem (the Patton School grounds ecosystem). We will also examine the link between energy and matter, and how living things survive.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Wednesday, 4/7: Zoom Visit with Representative Jan Schackowsky (2:30-3:00)
Friday, 4/9: READING MAP TEST (9:15-10:45)
Monday, 4/12: Candor Health Presentation: Life Begins (1:30-3:00)
Friday, 4/16: MATH MAP TEST (9:15-10:45)
Monday, 4/19: NO SCHOOL (SIP DAY)
Thursday, 4/22: Erin's Law Presentation (1:15-1:45)