This Week in Room 33! 3/10-3/14

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Math- Assignment #9 and the morning work word problem sheet is due Friday. We have celebrated the fact that we have learned SO MUCH this year and are beginning to review past math skills. We are specifically reviewing whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

Science- Our space test is Wednesday. Students should use their study guide and notebook to help them study! There is also a power point HERE. Check out these websites for more practice: Moon Challenge and Study Jams.

Reading- We are reading independently (does your student have a plan to read over spring break?) and working hard in small guided reading groups with a focus on story elements and figurative language.

Writing- Students will be completing their first argumentative essay in the form of a letter to Dr. Stryjewski on whether or not they believe our school should serve chocolate milk. Our focus is on using evidence and quotations to back up our claim.

Reminders:

Father/Daughter dance is TONIGHT (Tue.) from 6-8
Half day this Friday- dismissal is at 11:50
Spring Break 3/17-3/21

This Week in Room 33! March 3-7

I hope everyone enjoyed their snow day! It's back to work for us in 5th grade! Here's what to expect for this short week:

Math- We are finishing up probability using proportions, finding the volume of a solid figure, naming solid figures using nets, and graphing ordered pairs. Assignment #8 is due Friday. Morning work word problems will also be due Friday.

Science- This week, we are working with partners to research and create a brochure on one of the planets. We are becoming experts on using our Google drive!

Reading- Our final literature circle meeting will be Thursday (the "Fever" group will be meeting on Friday). We are continuing to review strategies/skills such as main idea, cause/effect, compare/contrast, predictions, etc. as we meet in small guided reading groups. We are also putting to use our close reading strategies.

Writing- We are beginning our NEW unit on persuasive/argument writing! We are collecting information on BOTH sides of an argument, flash drafting, and using evidence to build arguments. Why do you think it's important to know both sides of an argument in order to write a good persuasive piece?

Reminders:

Fri. 3/7- Half day, dismissal is at 11:50!

Fri. 3/14- Half day

3/17-3/21 Spring Break!

Researching for our Persuasive Writing Unit!

Should our school serve chocolate milk or not? Check out these videos to collect more information!

Science Center Fun!

Probability!

FYI- Tonight is Lindbergh's last home basketball game at 7- would love to see some students there! See you tomorrow for our science center field trip! 

This Week in Room 33! 2/24-2/28

I am so sorry this update is a little late- we have been BUSY, BUSY! :)

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Math- We are working on ratios, proportions, comparing fractions, decimals, %s, and probability. Assignment #7 is due Friday.

Concord's learning strategy for this week pertains to math! Check it out:

Science- We are continuing our study of space, specifically the inner and outer planets! Ask your student if they can name the planets in order. Can they give you characteristics of each planet?

Reading- We are focusing on a multitude of reading strategies and skills including main idea, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution. We are busy working in guided reading groups, independent activities, and literature circles. Their Edmodo questions/comments for their lit. circles are due Thursday. Please engage your student in a conversation about their books!

Writing- We are busy revising, editing, and publishing our 2nd memoir! We will celebrate our memoirs on Friday!

Other Reminders:
Middle school forms due this Friday 2/28!
Please turn in conference sheets as soon as possible!
Fri. 2/28- field trip to the science center! Please email me if you are interested in chaperoning.

Happy Valentine's Day!