WOW, we had a great first week back and we are ready for a busy second half of the school year! 💗 💗
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK📌
MATH:
In math last week we continued moving through Chapter 4. Students learned how to divide fractions and whole numbers, and practiced solving real world multiplication and division fraction problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our whole class novel study/response to literature unit on The Liberation of Gabriel King began last week! Students were extremely enthusiastic about the story of Gabriel King and his best friend Frita Wilson. Already we’ve had many mature and higher-level discussions as we’ve explored the ideas of liberation, integration, and justification.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers were busy last week continuing their work with fiction writing. Students explored character, setting, and plot development in several mentor texts, and examined how dialogue and narration impact a story.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
The American Revolution continued last week in fifth grade! Students compared and contrasted the British and Continental Armies, and discovered the challenges both armies faced while fighting this war.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS💡
Math:
We will wrap up Chapter 4 on Tuesday with a modified test focusing on dividing fractions. Later in the week we will begin Chapter 5, Algebra.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our novel study of The Liberation of Gabriel King will continue this week!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will focus on developing characters, plot, setting, and dialogue in fiction.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution will come to an end this week as we examine the push for independence, war allies, and the Treaty of Paris.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Tuesday, 1/11: Modified Chapter 4 Math Test (Anderle)
Monday, 1/17: NO SCHOOL (MLK, Jr. Day)
Tuesday, 1/18: AUDITIONS BEGIN!! (Narrators #1...For Non-Band Students)
Wednesday, 1/19: Narrators #2 Audition
**Monday Schedule**
Thursday, 1/20: Mrs. Potts #1 Audition (Girls)
Saturday, 1/22: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
MATH:
In math last week we continued moving through Chapter 4. Students learned how to divide fractions and whole numbers, and practiced solving real world multiplication and division fraction problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our whole class novel study/response to literature unit on The Liberation of Gabriel King began last week! Students were extremely enthusiastic about the story of Gabriel King and his best friend Frita Wilson. Already we’ve had many mature and higher-level discussions as we’ve explored the ideas of liberation, integration, and justification.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers were busy last week continuing their work with fiction writing. Students explored character, setting, and plot development in several mentor texts, and examined how dialogue and narration impact a story.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
The American Revolution continued last week in fifth grade! Students compared and contrasted the British and Continental Armies, and discovered the challenges both armies faced while fighting this war.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS💡
Math:
We will wrap up Chapter 4 on Tuesday with a modified test focusing on dividing fractions. Later in the week we will begin Chapter 5, Algebra.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our novel study of The Liberation of Gabriel King will continue this week!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will focus on developing characters, plot, setting, and dialogue in fiction.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution will come to an end this week as we examine the push for independence, war allies, and the Treaty of Paris.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Tuesday, 1/11: Modified Chapter 4 Math Test (Anderle)
Monday, 1/17: NO SCHOOL (MLK, Jr. Day)
Tuesday, 1/18: AUDITIONS BEGIN!! (Narrators #1...For Non-Band Students)
Wednesday, 1/19: Narrators #2 Audition
**Monday Schedule**
Thursday, 1/20: Mrs. Potts #1 Audition (Girls)
Saturday, 1/22: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
