News Report with a GREAT Message!

Today in reading, we practiced having intellectual discussions with partners using response prompts to show our deep thinking about the video below. We are learning that it is important to say more than just "That was interesting!" or "That was cool!" We were also able to pick out the main idea of the news story as well as the message behind the story. We were even able to make connections to our own book clubs we have at school (literature circles)! Check it out!

Thank You from Miss Ballard

Dear Students and Families,

I just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful student teaching experience.  I really enjoyed the past twelve weeks and am sad to have to leave Room 33.  Thank you for all of the last day cards, gifts, and flowers.  (I felt really appreciated!)  I know that I am leaving you in good hands with Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs. Smith and wish you a wonderful rest of the year!

Sincerely,
Miss Erica Ballard

properties of addition

today in math we learned about the different properties. Associative,idenity,communitive- julia and lainie

This Week in Room 33! Nov. 10-14

We have a busy and exciting week ahead of us!

Here's what to expect this week in 5th grade:

Science- Weather tests will be coming home Monday Tuesday! As a reminder, test grades in the 70s may be fixed and returned, grades in the 60s MUST be fixed and returned. Our next unit of study will be chapter 3 in our text on classifying organisms!

Writing- We are working on redrafting our research reports on our native american tribe onto clean, lined paper. Their completed research reports are due Wednesday for our celebration! 

Writing portfolios will come home Wednesday and will be due 

Friday. Students are responsible for showing a parent their research report, their self-evaluation checklist, and their green sheet (needs parent signature). Please take this time to celebrate your student's writing and discuss goals for the next piece!

We will begin work on our 2nd research report at the end of the week. Students will work in research teams and will choose a historical topic for their 2nd piece! 

Math- We will finish our chapter on adding and subtracting decimals this week with lessons on addition properties and subtracting decimals. We will review on Thursday and our test will be on Friday. The study guide (pgs. 367-369) will be due Thursday.

Reading- We are continuing our study of determining importance and finding the main idea of a text. This is especially important when we are researching nonfiction texts. When we are able to determine the most important ideas of a text, we can then make conscious decisions on what we want to include in our research reports! 

We are also focusing on having meaningful discussions where we can respond personally and intellectually in conversations about nonfiction texts. We have been learning to use response prompts such as-

I wonder why...

It surprised me that...

I knew... but I never thought...

I used to think... but now I am realizing...

Now I understand why...

I agree/disagree with ______ because...

Adding on to what ______ said...

I can see ______'s point, but...

Social Studies- I couldn't be PROUDER of our native american projects! Wow! I was SO impressed! I will be posting the google presentations on the blog this week. Also, if you are able to, feel free to check out the models on display in the library- they are outstanding! 

We will begin to study chapter 3 on the age of exploration. We will focus on the importance of previewing a nonfiction text's features to help aid in understanding the content. We will be "text mapping" the chapter- be on the lookout for pictures!

Important Dates/Reminders:

Tue. 11/11- Veteran's Day Assembly! 9:00 AM

Wed. 11/12- Early Release!

*Fortel's Pizza Fundraiser is DUE Wed!

Fri. 11/14- Picture Retakes

Mon. 11/17- Concord's Academic All Stars @ 6:00 in LHS Auditorium

11/17-11/21 Blue Ribbon Week Celebration!

Sharing Our Native American Projects

Weather Test on Thursday!

Click HERE for the Weather Study Guide!

Students can study:

• Study guide & textbook
• pg. 295-297 in textbook
• Flashcards in science notebook
• Science page on blog- Click HERE

This Week in Room 33! Nov 3-7

Here's what to expect this week in fifth grade:

Science- We will be reviewing for our weather unit test this week. The test will be on Thursday.  Students can use their science textbooks and flashcards to study (in their science notebooks). A more in-depth study guide will be added to the blog/emailed to you on Monday.

Writing- We will be continuing to work on our Native American tribe research reports this week. Students will be revising their "flash draft" and adding more information as they research.  Students should be writing ten minutes each night, and it is helpful if they use this time to research more on their tribe.

Word Work- We will be having our next spelling test on Friday of this week.  Students should have their word work contract completed by that time.

Math- After many weeks of division, we are excited(!) to move on to adding and subtracting numbers with decimals.  

Reading- We are continuing to learn about pulling the main idea and supporting details out of non-fiction texts.  Students should also be reading their literature circle books. Their next segment of assigned chapters will be due this Tuesday.  Students should have read the assigned chapters and written a Post-It note to show their thinking.

Social Studies- On Monday and Tuesday, we will be finishing up any remaining work for our Google Slides presentation on our Native American tribe.  Students should be ready to present their slides and the model of their dwelling this Wednesday!  The model of their tribe's dwelling (teepee, wigwam, etc.) should be completed at home.

*Fri., Nov 7- Ms. Ballard's last day
*Tues., Nov 11- Veteran's Day Assembly
*Wed., Nov 12- Early Release