This week we have Interim Assessments Tuesday through Friday from 9:30-10:30. Math has been moved to 10:35-11:35. For more information on the assessments, ask your child for the letter they got in their mailboxes.
Spelling: This week we will be making up a spelling list using adjectives.
5H Math: This week students will get their tests back and we will go over any questions. We will begin Unit 3: Geometry. We will begin by talking about what vocabulary kids know that refers to geometry and begin talking about the properties of polygons.
Reading: The kids are enjoying our read aloud, Mr. Terupt. It is told from the point of view of 7 very different fifth grade students. We will be reading more Time for Kids magazines this week and continuing to use the strategy "scan and run". One of the best parts of this strategy is that students should preview the selection and ask themselves questions based on the title and headings. This helps kids set a purpose for reading.
Writing: Student writing pieces are due Wednesday morning. We will have some time on Tuesday to work on the pieces, and if they are not finished should be taken home to be completed (the kids know this).
Social Studies: I was very impressed how many kids watched the first presidential debate! We discussed who we thought "won" the debate giving evidence for our point of view and what we thought of the debate process. The kids did a really wonderful job listening to each others' points of view. This week we will begin learning about some of the original settlements in the United States: St. Augustine, Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth.
*Students all got a "Current Events" handout last week explaining how they will present a current event to the class by Oct. 25. I added student friendly news web sites for them to visit in the Social Studies tab.
Spelling: This week we will be making up a spelling list using adjectives.
5H Math: This week students will get their tests back and we will go over any questions. We will begin Unit 3: Geometry. We will begin by talking about what vocabulary kids know that refers to geometry and begin talking about the properties of polygons.
Reading: The kids are enjoying our read aloud, Mr. Terupt. It is told from the point of view of 7 very different fifth grade students. We will be reading more Time for Kids magazines this week and continuing to use the strategy "scan and run". One of the best parts of this strategy is that students should preview the selection and ask themselves questions based on the title and headings. This helps kids set a purpose for reading.
Writing: Student writing pieces are due Wednesday morning. We will have some time on Tuesday to work on the pieces, and if they are not finished should be taken home to be completed (the kids know this).
Social Studies: I was very impressed how many kids watched the first presidential debate! We discussed who we thought "won" the debate giving evidence for our point of view and what we thought of the debate process. The kids did a really wonderful job listening to each others' points of view. This week we will begin learning about some of the original settlements in the United States: St. Augustine, Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth.
*Students all got a "Current Events" handout last week explaining how they will present a current event to the class by Oct. 25. I added student friendly news web sites for them to visit in the Social Studies tab.
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