Math- We are working with decimals this week! Last week students brought home their math textbook. This should be kept in a safe place where you can reference it if your child is needing it when completing their homework (or for you to see what they are learning in class!) It can also be used when your student needs to study for a test. We will have tests each unit (rather than chapter).
Science- This week we are discussing tools that scientists use and participating in activities where students will classify, compare, contrast, and think like scientists.
Reading- In reading, we are continuing to build our stamina of reading to self (we are up to 35 minutes!) and making sure we are reading good fit books using the I-PICK method (ask your student to sing the song!) We are continuing to discuss what real reading looks and feels like and how reading is THINKING! We will begin our second "Daily 5" independent activity called "Work on Writing" where students will be writing about their reading. We will also discuss fiction vs. nonfiction books and how we will keep a record of our reading.
Writing- We are working on adding details to our personal narrative writing, writing "seed stories" vs. "watermelon" stories and zooming in on small moments. We are also continuing our "training" on how to use our writer's notebook. This notebook will be traveling from home to school often and is the responsibility of each 5th grader. Please ask your student to see the writer's notebook contract they have signed that is kept in their binder. This will give you more information as to what your student is responsible for.
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