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Monday, November 28, 2022

11/19/2022

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Due to last week's absence, this week's Class News update will only contain highlights for the week ahead. Look for a regular edition of our Class News next week! 💗

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 4. Students will learn how to multiply improper fractions and mixed numbers.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our reading focus for the next four weeks will shift to Notice & Note: Nonfiction. This unit begins with creating the questioning stance. Students will be asked to read with the following questions in mind:
What surprised me?
What did the author think I already knew?
What changed, challenged, or confirmed what I already knew?
"Reading with these Big Questions in mind encourages a critical, attentive stance and develops habits of mind that-if we can instill them in our students-may help them deal more attentively and intelligently with the nonfiction texts they will encounter throughout their lives."

WRITERS' WORKSHOP::
This week we will begin proofreading our Personal Narrative unit. Students will proofread for commonly misspelled words and correct punctuation. We will also self-assess our work and confer with peers for feedback.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our study of the American Revolution will continue this week! Students will examine the Loyalist, Patriot, and Neutralist perspectives, and consider each argument for or against declaring independence.

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Wednesday, 11/30: MOANA Parent/Student Meeting
Friday, 12/2: Virtual Field Trips Permission Slips Due
Tuesday, 12/6: Band Concert
Wednesday, 12/7: Individual Math Contest #1 (LUNCH)
Thursday, 12/8: Team Math Contest #1 (LUNCH)

**COMING SOON...

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Monday, November 14, 2022

11/12/2022

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It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday with your families!! 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we wrapped up Chapter 3. Students practiced adding and subtracting mixed numbers, and solved real world fraction problems. We also reviewed the major concepts from the chapter on Wednesday and took our final assessment on Thursday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our readers were super busy last week during our workshops! We continued engaging with texts during our Read to Self and Writing about Reading stations, and worked diligently on determining main ideas and supporting details to strengthen our development of constructed responses.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week our writers continued to explore personal narratives. We examined examples of narratives that focused on valuable lessons learned in life, and practiced incorporating sensory details into our own narratives to engage readers. On Wednesday, students selected a personal narrative draft to bring through the publication process next week!

SOCIAL STUDIES:
The 1760/1770s continued at Patton School last week! Our class examined a few more events leading to the American Revolution: The Boston Massacre and the The Boston Tea Party. Students were also given their first bank of Shillings, which came with a laundry list of Queen Anderle's Royal Taxes! This is such a super fun time of year in fifth grade and we're excited for this week's adventures!!

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
MATH:
We will begin Chapter 4: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions. This week we will focus on multiplying proper fractions and solving real world multiplication of fractions problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
We will wrap up our Fiction unit this week with our final lessons focusing on examining conflict.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will begin taking their personal narrative through the publication process. This week our writers will revise for sensory details, feelings, thoughts, and lessons. Additionally, students will revise their opening and closing sentences.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution will continue this week as we examine the Intolerable Acts. Be sure to ask your child about a special tax simulation he/she will participate in later in the week!

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
**Our class has been completing an 8-Day Gratitude Challenge. Later today we will be discussing ways to help others who are in need. Please watch for information from me pertaining to ways our class plans to help others!

Friday, 11/18: Report Card Day!
Monday, 11/21-Friday, 11/25: NO SCHOOL....HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Monday, 11/28: Classes Resume
Wednesday, 11/30: MOANA Parent/Student Meeting @ 7pm

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Monday, November 7, 2022

11/6/2022

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The days are just flying by in fifth grade! It's hard to believe that the first trimester already comes to a close this Friday! We're continuing to build our classroom community stronger with each new week, and I'm excited for the months ahead! 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we wrapped up our lessons in Chapter 3. Students learned how to subtract mixed numbers with and without renaming. We also practiced solving real world addition and subtraction problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
We spent last week in reading focusing on determining main ideas and themes in fiction texts. Students practiced creating constructed responses identifying main ideas and themes, using at least three specific pieces of evidence to support their claims.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week our writers continued to explore personal narratives. We examined examples of narratives that focused on valuable lessons learned in life, and practiced incorporating sensory details into our own narratives to engage readers.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
The 1760/1770s have arrived at Patton School! Last week we examined some of the rising tension in colonies that led to the American Revolution. Our class learned about the French and Indian War, The Proclamation of 1763, The Quartering Act, and the Stamp Act.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
MATH:
We will finish up Chapter 3 this week with our final test on Thursday.

READING WORKSHOP:
This week's Fiction mini-lessons will focus on main idea and text structures.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Personal Narrative unit will continue this week. Students will continue exploring writing ideas based on lessons they've learned.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We will continue learning about the rising tension in the colonies. Stay tuned for Queen Anderle's Royal Taxes!!

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Tuesday, 11/8: NO SCHOOL
Thursday, 11/10: Chapter 3 Math Test (Anderle)
Friday, 11/11: Happy Veterans' Day!!

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