Student Post 11/30

Today we had our DLR quiz that we have every other Friday. In math we learned about rotational and line symmetry. In science we're making power points on animal kingdoms. In social studies we're making brochures so people can come to our settlements. In art we made wire statues. We did our literature circles. Each group talks about the book they're reading. At the end of the day we had home run club.

Posted by: Jon
Edited by: Logan

Student Post 11/29

Today in math we checked our homework and made a mobile that demonstrated congruent and similar polygons. In Science we worked on our continent project. In writing (we switched writing and social studies because we had the laptop cart), we typed our personal narratives. Instead of block we had food power, which explained the powers of food and their effects. In reading we had Daily 5. In social studies we worked on our Colonial project.

Posted by: Jacob
Edited by: Jasmine

Student Post 11/28

First, we learned about polygons during math. Second, we had another work day during social studies. Next, in science we started researching for our animal project. After music, lunch, and recess we changed seats. At the end of the day we had daily 5 and writing. Don't forget to bring in items for Adopt-A-Family!

Posted by: Brett
Edited by: Harry

Student Post 11/27

First, we did DLR. Then, we checked math homework on lines and angles. We measured angles and did centers. After that, we had a work day in social studies. We did the study guide or create a colony. Then, we went to gym and played charades. After that, we had lunch. At 1:15 PM we went over DLR. During reading we met with lit. circles and read our lit. circle books. At 2:30 PM we did writing. In writing, we did our dedication page, back cover blurb, and about the author. Lastly, we packed up.

Posted by: Thomas
Edited by: Kaley

Student Post 11/26

This week for adopt-a-family we are bringing in cleaning supplies. In math, we are learning about geometry. We made a flip book on 9 vocabulary words. We went over daily science and watched a brain pop video. In social studies we started our study guide. We did daily 3 choices in reading and edited our personal narratives in writing.

Posted by: Caleb
Edited by: Jenoha

This Week in Room 33! Nov. 26-30

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Morning Work- Students will be working on their DLR this week. Our DLR quiz will be on Friday.

Math- We are beginning our unit on geometry this week. This unit will cover chapters 20 and 21. Our test will be Friday, Dec. 7th.

Social Studies- Students will be given the chapter 4 study guide tomorrow as well as our "Create a Colony" project. The project will be due Mon. 12/3 (or Tue. 12/4 for LEAP students). The study guide will be due Tue. 12/4 and our test will be on Wed. 12/5. Students will have this whole week of class time to complete the study guide and project.

Reading- Our focus this week will be on comparing and contrasting when reading nonfiction articles. Students will have literature circles on Tue. and Fri. By Friday we will have learned all of the literature circle roles! These include: Discussion Director, Summarizer, Clarifier, Connector/Predictor, and Illustrator.

Thank you to Jack's mom for telling me about St. Louis County Library's winter reading program! Be sure to stop by your local library to get more information. The program encourages students to read during the holiday season. Your student can fill out a reading log and enter raffles for prizes! :) Check out this link for more information: http://www.slcl.org/content/winter-reading-club.

Writing- We are working on editing our personal narratives and publishing this week! Our books will be due next Thurs. 12/6 for an author celebration.

Adopt-A-Family- Be sure to bring in cleaning supplies this week- we are up to 346 items- WOW!!!! :)

Have a FANTASTIC week!

-Mrs. Schaefer

Student Post 11/20

First, we worked on our tough turkey teasers. Next, we worked on our math test for Unit 4. After our math test, we watched a Charlie Brown video about the Mayflower. After that, we wrote some notes in science. After lunch and recess, our buddies showed up and we wrote Thanksgiving cards. During reading, we did daily 5. Finally we did a Thanksgiving scoot activity and went over our Time for Kids. Have a good Thanksgiving!! :)

Posted by: Megan
Edited by: Anya