Mrs. Anderle's Class - Class News 2022-2023

Mrs. Anderle's Class

Monday, May 8, 2023

5/6/2023

It’s hard to believe that we have reached the final weeks of the school year! This will (most likely) be the final installment of The Anderle Adventures for the 2022-2023 School Year...and what a school year it has been!! Working with your children has been such an incredible privilege. Thank you for all you've done to support your child's journey here at Patton School! I'm looking forward to celebrating our remaining milestones together over these last few weeks! 💗 💗 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we wrapped up Chapter 13. Students explored the properties of parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapezoids. We reviewed the major concepts from the unit and took our final assessment on Thursday.

READING WORKSHOP:
We wrapped up our Poetry unit with a special project focusing on civil rights and Kwame Alexander's award winning poem/picture book, The Undefeated. After analyzing this incredible poem, students researched a person or event showcased in the book in order to better understand the significant impact this person (or event) has had over time.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We continued moving through our Expository Nonfiction unit last week. Students finished up their topic research, organized their information into subtopics, and began drafting their work. Additionally, students integrated transitional words and phrases, along with text features, into their drafts.

SCIENCE:
Our Ecosystems unit continued last week in science! Students explored the idea that matter in nature's waste is broken down by scavengers and decomposers. Students also observed dung beetles and carrion beetles, and explained how scavengers feed on the matter of nature’s waste.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin our final math unit of the year, Chapter 14: Surface Area and Volume. This week students will focus on finding the volume of cubes and rectangular prisms.

READING WORKSHOP:
We will begin a nonfiction study of The Children of the Wild West.

WRITERS' WORKSOP:
Our writers will move into the publishing phase of the writing process, and put the finishing touches on their expository nonfiction texts.

SCIENCE:
This week's study of Ecosystems will focus on our worms as consumers and decomposers!

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, May 8th Band Concert at Hersey
Wednesday, May 17th Track Meet @ South 4-6pm
Monday, May 22nd All Day Moana Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 23rd Band Concert @ Patton 9:15
Tuesday, May 23rd Afternoon Moana Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 23rd Hersey Senior Walk @ 3:15
Wednesday, May 24th Moana 9:30-11/7-8:30
Thursday, May 25th Moana 9:30-11/7-8:30
Friday, May 26th School Improvement Day-No School
Monday, May 29th Memorial Day-No School
Monday, June 5th Spirit Day (AM) & Recognition @ TMS-7pm
Tuesday, June 6th Fifth Grade Trip
Wednesday, June 7th Last Day of School & 5th Grade Clap-Out

Monday, May 1, 2023

4/29/2023

Happy May! Can you believe it? We had an amazing week in fifth grade! Please enjoy a few pics from our field trip to the Rolling Meadows Courthouse.

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 13. Students explored the properties of parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapezoids.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit came to an end last week as we completed the last of our mini-lessons. Students learned that readers of poetry understand how the stanzas of a poem fit together to build the overall structure and meaning. We examined poetic structural elements and determined how these elements help build meaning. Students also learned that readers of poetry build their understanding of a poem by inferring meaning line by line. Additionally we practiced determining the theme of poems with supporting evidence.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We continued moving through our Expository Nonfiction unit last week. Students developed questions to drive their research process, and learned how to organize their research findings. Writers took notes from various text and online resources, and learned how to cite sources for our bibliographies.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems continued last week. Students examined the roles of producers and consumers in a food chain and food web, and created models to illustrate how energy and matter flow through a food chain. Additionally, students began investigating the relationship between organic and inorganic materials by planting seeds in potting soil and perlite. Over the coming weeks, we will observe and collect data on the planting cup ecosystems and how each material may affect plant growth.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will finish up Chapter 13. As of now, we're planning for a final assessment on Thursday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will culminate with an in-depth look at Kwame Alexander's award winning poem, The Undefeated.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will continue moving through the research process for their expository nonfiction essays.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will continue this week!

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, May 8th Band Concert at Hersey
Wednesday, May 17th Track Meet @ South 4-6pm
Monday, May 22nd All Day Moana Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 23rd Band Concert @ Patton 9:15
Tuesday, May 23rd Afternoon Moana Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 23rd Hersey Senior Walk @ 3:15
Wednesday, May 24th Moana 9:30-11/7-8:30
Thursday, May 25th Moana 9:30-11/7-8:30
Friday, May 26th School Improvement Day-No School
Monday, May 29th Memorial Day-No School
Monday, June 5th Spirit Day (AM) & Recognition @ TMS-7pm
Tuesday, June 6th Fifth Grade Trip
Wednesday, June 7th Last Day of School/Clap Out

Monday, April 24, 2023

4/16/2023

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 13, Properties of Triangles and Four Sided Figures. Students learned how to classify triangles based on their side lengths as Scalene, Equilateral, or Isosceles. Next, we learned how to classify triangles based on their angle measures as Right, Acute, or Obtuse. Finally, students used the properties of Right and Isosceles triangles to determine missing angle measures in triangles.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our poetry unit continued last week! Students unlocked unknown words to gain a sense of the overall meaning of a variety of poems, and considered similarities between poems to build bridges across our learning.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week our writers continued to examine nonfiction topics of interest. We focused on the environment and nature, and explored the format of various nonfiction texts. Additionally, students chose a topic to use for their project, and completed a pre-researching exercise to determine their prior knowledge and to develop questions to drive their research process.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems continued last week. Our scientists discussed the survival needs of animals, examined the link between energy and matter, and explored the survival needs of living things.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 13 as we focus on the measures of the angles of triangles and four-sided figures.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will continue this week!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week our writers will begin researching their topics for our expository writing project.

SICENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will continue this week!

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Tuesday, 4/25: Field Trip to the Rolling Meadows Courthouse (AM)
Wednesday, 4/26: 23 Students, 23 Days Begins
Friday, 4/28: Moana Ticket Orders Due!

Monday, April 17, 2023

4/14/2023

We had another super busy week between MAP Testing, class and club pictures, and our final Candor Health presentation! Things continue to move quickly as the end of the year approaches!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 13, Properties of Triangles and Four-Sided Figures. Students learned how to classify triangles based on their side lengths and angle measures.

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry continued last week in fifth grade! We learned that readers ask questions about poems to make connections, make discoveries, and deepen their understanding. Students also learned that readers use background knowledge and content to figure out words and phrases.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week our writers continued to examine nonfiction topics of interest. We focused on the environment and nature, and explored the format of various nonfiction texts.

SCIENCE:
Unfortunately, due to MAP Testing and Candor Health activities, we were unable to participate in our science lessons last week. We are eager to pick up where we left off studying ecosystems!

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 13. Students will explore angle measures in triangles.

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry will continue this week in fifth grade!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Expository Nonfiction writing unit will continue this week.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will continue this week as students examine matter and energy in ecosystems.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Friday, 4/21: Moana T-Shirt Orders Due
Tuesday, 4/25: Rolling Meadows Courthouse Field Trip (am)
Friday, 4/28: Moana Ticket Orders & Lou Malnati's Orders Due

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

4/8/2023

What a great week back after spring break! 💗 It's hard to believe that there are only two months left of the school year! Time is flying by in fifth grade!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 11. Students practiced comparing data using line graphs and reviewed the major concepts from the unit. We took our final assessment on Wednesday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry began last week in fifth grade! Our opening 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. Finally, we practiced visualizing as we listened to "Imagine a Place" by Sarah L. Thomas, and students determined author's purpose, inspiration, and big ideas from two poems in "Locomotion: by Jacqueline Woodson!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Expository Nonfiction writing unit began last week! Students explored nonfiction texts and topics, and generated ideas for question/answer books.

SCIENCE:
Worms! 🐛 We officially kicked off our final science unit of the year, Ecosystems! Students began thinking about the key components of an ecosystem. We observed the living and non-living components of sample ecosystems and identified interactions between them. Students also discussed the definition of an ecosystem, and explored the grounds of Patton School to search for different interactions within this ecosystem.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin Chapter 13: Properties of Triangles and Four Sided Figures.

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry will continue this week in fifth grade!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Expository Nonfiction writing unit will continue this week.

SCIENCE:
We will continue our study of Ecosystems!

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Wednesday, 4/12: READING MAP TEST (pm)
Individual Math Contest #3 (lunch)
Thursday, 4/13: MATH MAP TEST (am)
Team Math Contest #3 (lunch)
Friday, 4/14: Candor Health Human Reproduction (am)
5th Grade Trip Chaperone Commitment Slips Due

Monday, April 3, 2023

3/22/2023

Welcome back! 💗 Happy April! I hope you had a wonderful spring break with your families, and enjoyed a restful vacation. Due to our absence last week, this week’s ANDERLE ADVENTURES will only contain our highlights for the week. Look for a regular edition of the ANDERLE ADVENTURES next week!

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will finish up Chapter 11 this week with a chapter assessment on Wednesday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our next reading unit, Poetry, will begin this week! Students will record what they notice about poetry, pay attention to the sounds of poetry, and use visualization and imagery to understand poetry.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We are moving on to our next writing unit, Expository Writing, this week! Students will begin to explore nonfiction writing topics.

SCIENCE:
We will begin our final science unit of the year, Ecosystems!

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Tuesday, 4/4: TMS Field Trip @ 10:30am
Wednesday, 4/5: Chapter 11 Assessment (Anderle)
Thursday, 4/6: Friday Schedule
Friday, 4/7: NO SCHOOL
Monday, 4/11: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 4/12: Individual Math Contest #3 (Lunch)
Thursday, 4/13: Team Math Contest #3 (Lunch)
Friday, 4/14: Candor Health Human Reproduction Presentation @ 10:30am

Monday, March 20, 2023

3/15/2023

These last two months have seriously flown by! Wishing you all a fantastic spring break filled with lots of rest and relaxation! 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 9. Students learned how to convert metric units, and solved real world decimal problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we continued to explore this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students practiced questioning and making connections as they learned about the many boycott heroes who walked to victory.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit continued last week. Students worked on constructing their conclusions.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
In social studies last week we continued our focus on The Constitution and Branches of Government. Students worked in groups researching the people, responsibilities, and powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of Government.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin Chapter 11: Graphing and Probability.

READING WORKSHOP:
We will finish up our study of Freedom Walkers this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing students will proofread, edit, and (hopefully) publish their opinion essays.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Social studies this week will focus on an examination of the Bill of Rights.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Tuesday, 3/21: Feed My Starving Children 4:30-6:15pm
HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!
Monday, 4/3: Classes Resume!
Tuesday, 4/4: TMS Tour (AM)
Friday, 4/7: NO SCHOOL
Monday, 4/10: NO SCHOOL

Monday, March 13, 2023

3/10/2023

We survived our first week of testing....FIVE DOWN....just THREE MORE to go!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Our only day of math last week was Monday! We spent our time practicing how to estimate decimals.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we continued to explore this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students practiced questioning and making connections as they learned about the many boycott heroes who walked to victory.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit continued last week. Students worked on constructing their introductions and began developing their body paragraphs with supporting details.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
In social studies last week we began our study on The Constitution and Branches of Government. Students kicked off the unit with an examination of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention. Students also worked in groups researching the people, responsibilities, and powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of Government.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 9. This week we will focus on converting metric units and solving real world decimal problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
We will continue our study of Freedom Walkers this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing students will construct their concluding paragraphs.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Social studies this week will continue to focus on The Constitution and Branches of Government.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
**Please see our testing schedule for the week, along with our Spring Countdown days!
Tuesday, 3/21: Feed My Starving Children Event @ 4:30-6:15pm

Monday, March 6, 2023

3/4/2023

Happy March! Testing season is upon us and I'm sure the next three weeks will fly by! Hold on tight....it's hard to believe we've completed our second trimester of 5th grade!!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 9. Students practiced dividing decimals by whole numbers, including 10s, 100s, and 1000s.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we continued to explore this story behind the Montgomery bus boycott, students compared and contrasted the lives and experiences of JoAnn Robinson, Claudette Colvin, and Rosa Parks. We also examined nonfiction text features, and determined important details as we explored the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Opinion writing continued last week in fifth grade! Students read and discussed persuasive essays on the topics of animal testing and school uniforms, and considered the author's audience and purpose. Our writers also continued to experiment with developing their own opinion essays.

SCIENCE:
Our Investigating Matter unit came to an end last week with a few final exciting lessons! On Thursday, students explored whether or not the weight of matter is conserved during a chemical reaction. On Friday, our class examined the changing properties of matter as they created Oobleck mixtures!

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
Four out of five of our math blocks this week will be used for testing. We will enjoy our time together on Monday, continuing to focus on our work with decimals.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our nonfiction study of the text Freedom Walkers will continue this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will continue moving through our Opinion Writing unit.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
We will begin our next social studies unit, The Constitution and Bill of Rights. This week we will focus on The Branches of Government.

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Please see our testing schedule below, along with a fun Spring Countdown!

Monday, February 27, 2023

2/26/2023

Happy end of February! I can't even believe it! Time is flying by in fifth grade!!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 8. Students reviewed the major concepts from the unit and took a brief assessment on Wednesday. From there we moved on to Chapter 9: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals. Students practiced multiplying decimals by whole numbers and 10s, 100s, and 1000s.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we explored this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students learned about the lives of Jo Ann Robinson and Claudette Colvin. We practiced visualizing as we compared life in the 1950s to life today. Students also used evidence from the text to support their opinion in constructed responses.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit began last week, and our class seemed to really enjoy exploring this genre. 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.

SCIENCE:
Students continued investigating matter last week! This time we focused on heating and cooling matter, and whether or not a material's weight changes once it's heated cooled, or mixed with other substances. Through an investigation of water/ice, olive oil and tea, and glycerin soap and paraffin wax, students learned that the weight of matter is conserved when heated or cooled. Additionally, students compared separate weights of water, salt, and oil with mixtures of those materials. Through measuring, weighing, and graphing data, students discovered that the total weight of matter is conserved in mixtures.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 9 and focus on dividing decimals.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our nonfiction study of the text Freedom Walkers will continue this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will continue moving through our Opinion Writing unit.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
We will wrap up our Investigating Matter unit this week by exploring chemical reactions and creating oobleck!

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Friday, 3/3: Multiplying & Dividing Decimals Assessment
**See below for our (tentative) Illinois Science Assessment and Illinois Achievement Readiness testing schedule.