Monday, November 18, 2013

This Week in Room 33! Nov. 18-22

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Math- We are currently finishing up chapter 12 and beginning chapter 13. Topics this week include: multiplication properties, distributive property, divisibility rules, multiples, and greatest common factor.

Science- We will have our weather test on Thursday. Study guides are in binders! Please study your notebook. Check out the Science page of this blog for flashcards on Quizlet!

Reading- Our reading strategy focus is on summarizing especially with nonfiction. Our cold read "Sequoyah and the Cherokee" is due Friday. Students are working on different parts each morning for morning work. If they are unable to complete it during morning work, they may work on it at home. Literature circles are on Thursday.



Writing- We are beginning our next unit on informational writing! We will be writing research reports with a focus on Native Americans! This week we will be organizing our knowledge, writing flash-drafts, researching and note taking, and revising with a focus on geography.



Reminders:
Tue. 11/19- Winter Party Planning @ 6:15 & PTG meeting @ 7
Mon. 11/25- Academic All Stars @ 7:30
11/27-29 No School- Thanksgiving!

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