This Week in Room 33! 2/29- 3/4

This week...

Science- We are continuing to study forces and motion this week as we complete our complex machine projects and engage in a force investigation.

Writing- Our chocolate milk argument letters are due Tuesday. We will share and participate in debates, stating our claims and backing them up with our reasons and evidence. We will start our 2nd argument essay as we take our arguments up a notch and bring a critical perspective to our writing. Students may choose to write about the argument topic they are researching in reading.

***Portfolios will go home Tuesday. Students will share their 1st essay with families, complete the self-evaluation checklist and make new goals for their next piece. Portfolios are due with parent signatures on Thursday. Thank you so much for taking the time to sit with your student, celebrate their work so far and discuss goals for their next piece! 

Math- We are continuing our study of converting units of measurement. We are converting customary units of capacity, displaying measurement data on a line plot, and converting metric units of length, mass, and capacity. Our chapter 11 test on measurement will be next Wed., March 9th.

Reading- We are working hard in reading as we mine texts within our research teams for relevant information to help strengthen our arguments. We will also reflect on and strengthen our team conversations, think and wonder as we continue reading and researching, and summarize to hold on to what is most essential. Don't forget to check out all of the text sets in our Reading tab of this blog!

Social Studies- We are continuing to work in stations and participate in small group discussions on the 13 colonies. Students will create Google slide presentations on their group's region (New England, Middle, or Southern colonies) and will teach the class next week!

Reminders-

3/1- Mother/Son Dance 6-8 @ Concord

Friday 3/4- Half Day, End of 3rd Quarter

3/8- Father/Daughter Dance 6-8 @ Concord
3/9- Ch. 11 Math Test

One Million Reading Minutes Celebration

We loved dressing like our favorite book characters on Friday! Click through our album below- enjoy!

This Week in Room 33! Feb. 22-26

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

Science- This week students will be able to describe the 6 different types of simple machines and understand how they work.

Writing- We are working on using evidence from research to build our arguments, using the opinion writing checklist to set goals, and adding quotations to our writing. By the end of the week, we will have our first argument essay complete!

Math- We are beginning our unit on measurement this week! We are measuring length to the nearest 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch, converting customary units of length, problem solving using logical reasoning, and estimating and converting customary units of weight.

Reading- As we are focusing on argument and advocacy, students are researching debatable issues within teams. Within these research teams, students are analyzing texts (see Reading tab for text sets!) and finding evidence for BOTH sides of the argument. We are focusing on looking at texts for relevant information and being able to think and wonder as they read. 

Social Studies- We are engaging in small group discussions on how the thirteen colonies thrived and what daily life was like for them.

Reminders-

Middle school forms due this Fri. 2/26
Friday 2.26.16 One Million Minutes Reading Celebration Day! Dress as your favorite book character! Bring a good book for our Read-A-Thon!

Tuesday, 3/1 Mother/Son dance 6-8

Tuesday 3/8 Father/Daughter dance 6-8

Fri. 3/4- Half Day

Chocolate milk drama

This is what we're doing in writing and reading. Argument writing!!!!!

Newtons laws of motion

We learned newtons laws of motion.

Jump Rope for Heart & Valentine's Day Pictures

Check out the album below with pictures! Click on the picture to see them all.

This Week in Room 33! Feb. 16-19

Thank you, thank you for all the WONDERFUL treats, gifts, chocolate, and coffee from Valentine's Day- I really am the luckiest teacher! 

Also-- thank you SO much for all your trail mix donations- the kids had a FUN day and we really appreciated all the goodies! We even have extras for students who may forget/need a snack! :) I hope everyone enjoyed their 3-day weekend thanks to President's Day! 

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

Science- We will be learning about Newton's laws of motion this week.

*Reminder- For those who are working on PRISM, projects are due Tue., Feb. 16th! 
Concord's Makers' Fair/Science Night is Thurs. Feb. 18th- EVERYONE is welcome! Please see the below link to sign up your 5th grader to volunteer- we still have some empty time slots! Thank you to those that will be helping out!

Calling all 5th Graders! Concord needs YOU! 

Is your 5th grader looking for service hours? We need 5th grade volunteers to help out at Concord's Maker's Fair/Science Night on Feb. 18th from 3:15-4:15, 4:15-5:15, and 5:15-6:15. Check out the sign-up genius below to sign up for a time slot. 

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0B4AA9A92DAB9-concord

Writing- We are beginning our next unit on research-based argument essays! We will investigate to understand an argument, research both sides of an issue, flash draft, and use evidence to build our arguments further.

Math- Our fractions unit test (ch. 8-10) will be on Friday. We will be problem solving by drawing diagrams and reviewing past lessons to prepare. Students will receive a study guide this week to help and can also use their textbook for extra practice at home. 

Reading- In reading, we will also be studying arguments and advocacy! This week we will organize an ethical research life to investigate an issue within research teams.

Social Studies- We are studying the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.

Reminders:

This Thurs. 2/18- Science Night! 
This Fri. 2/19- Spring Pictures!
Fri.- Fractions Unit Test Ch. 8-10