Fantastic job at the Spring musical, 5th graders! You all rocked it- I especially loved our class' dance moves, awesome outfits, and enthusiasm! Here's what's happening this last week before Spring Break...
Science- We will be reviewing ch. 11 on forces and motion on Monday and Tuesday. Our short Google form test will be on Wed. Students will complete their test online as we prepare to take the MAP on computers in April. Students will receive a study guide on Monday and can also study from their textbook.
Writing- We are publishing our argument essays this week. 5-paragraph argument essays based on our Opinion Writing Checklist (see writing tab) will be due on Thursday for our celebration. On Friday we will conduct mini-debates to bring further awareness to our debatable issues.
Writing- We are publishing our argument essays this week. 5-paragraph argument essays based on our Opinion Writing Checklist (see writing tab) will be due on Thursday for our celebration. On Friday we will conduct mini-debates to bring further awareness to our debatable issues.
Math- We are working on geometry (chapter 12)! We are classifying polygons, triangles, quadrilaterals, and three-dimensional figures. I am SO proud of students who are continually working on their independent ALEKS goals- to celebrate ALEKS goals from 3rd quarter, those who reached their goal will be invited to Thursday's pizza pie party. As a reminder, students are working on ALEKS in class (about an hour+ a week) and also at home for at least 20 min. a week.
Reading- We are continuing to analyze, discuss, and answer higher level questions relating to complex passages and texts as we prepare for the MAP test. We are becoming alert test takers by predicting the answers and locating them in the text before looking at the answer choices, being aware that often times all the answers SEEM correct, and paying attention to and inferring about the characters by reading between the lines. Students are also continuing to focus on their independent reading goals for this year- how many books has your 5th grader read so far in 5th grade???
Social Studies- We are wrapping up our 13 colonies presentations. Google slide presentations will be shared on the blog later this week!
Reminders-
Wed. 3/16- Ch. 11 Forces & Motion Science Test
Reminders-
Wed. 3/16- Ch. 11 Forces & Motion Science Test
Thurs. 3/17- Argument Essay Due
March 21-25- Spring Break
Thurs. 3/31- Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
Fri. 4/1- Half Day
April 19- May 4- MAP Testing (More info. will be shared at a later date)
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