Happy October!! (Can you believe it??) Things are moving along in fifth grade and our class continues to strive to be the best versions of themselves! Last week we met our First Grade Buddies from Mrs. Copersmet's class, and had the BEST time learning all about each other. I have to say, there is nothing cuter than watching those first graders looking up in admiration at their buddies. It is absolutely heart warming! 💗💗💗💗
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we focused on division. Students practiced dividing by tens, hundreds, and thousands. Later in the week we moved into dividing two and three digit numbers by two digit divisors.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our readers were busy last week studying their reading lives! We began collecting reading data with our new "reading habits" reading log, and made plans for ourselves as readers by creating a virtual reading bookshelf. Students also examined our book talk criteria, and began planning for their first book talk of 5th grade! Finally, students spent time reviewing story elements, and how identifying these components of fiction help us better understand what we're reading.
WRITERS'' WORKSHOP:
Our writing focus last week shifted from creators to editors as we examined the writing process. Students began by selecting a draft from their writing notebook to use for publication. After selecting drafts, we spent the remainder of the week revising our work. Students looked for places in their writing that were confusing or needed to be deleted.
SCIENCE:
We began wrapping up our Earth in Space unit last week with an examination of constellations. Students learned that constellations are patterns of stars that represent the shape of a person, animal, or mythical figure. After studying constellation patterns, students discovered that different constellations are visible during different seasons of the year. Using seasonal constellation charts, we created graphs to represent constellation visibility and analyzed this data to draw conclusions about the patterns we noticed.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
This week in math we will continue practicing division. Students will also learn the order of operations.
READIING WORKSHOP:
Our mini-lessons this week will focus on characterization, and finding the main idea in nonfiction texts.. Students will also examine their reading log data.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Writers this week will continue to revise their story drafts. We will focus on revising for overused words and strong opening sentences. Students will also have another opportunity to peer confer!
SCIENCE:
Our Earth in Space unit will come to an end with a final assessment on Thursday.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our Colonization unit will continue this week!
UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 10/4: PICTURE DAY!
Thursday, 10/7: Earth in Space Assessment
Monday, 10/11: NO SCHOOL (Institute Day)
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we focused on division. Students practiced dividing by tens, hundreds, and thousands. Later in the week we moved into dividing two and three digit numbers by two digit divisors.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our readers were busy last week studying their reading lives! We began collecting reading data with our new "reading habits" reading log, and made plans for ourselves as readers by creating a virtual reading bookshelf. Students also examined our book talk criteria, and began planning for their first book talk of 5th grade! Finally, students spent time reviewing story elements, and how identifying these components of fiction help us better understand what we're reading.
WRITERS'' WORKSHOP:
Our writing focus last week shifted from creators to editors as we examined the writing process. Students began by selecting a draft from their writing notebook to use for publication. After selecting drafts, we spent the remainder of the week revising our work. Students looked for places in their writing that were confusing or needed to be deleted.
SCIENCE:
We began wrapping up our Earth in Space unit last week with an examination of constellations. Students learned that constellations are patterns of stars that represent the shape of a person, animal, or mythical figure. After studying constellation patterns, students discovered that different constellations are visible during different seasons of the year. Using seasonal constellation charts, we created graphs to represent constellation visibility and analyzed this data to draw conclusions about the patterns we noticed.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
This week in math we will continue practicing division. Students will also learn the order of operations.
READIING WORKSHOP:
Our mini-lessons this week will focus on characterization, and finding the main idea in nonfiction texts.. Students will also examine their reading log data.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Writers this week will continue to revise their story drafts. We will focus on revising for overused words and strong opening sentences. Students will also have another opportunity to peer confer!
SCIENCE:
Our Earth in Space unit will come to an end with a final assessment on Thursday.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our Colonization unit will continue this week!
UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 10/4: PICTURE DAY!
Thursday, 10/7: Earth in Space Assessment
Monday, 10/11: NO SCHOOL (Institute Day)
