Monday, November 28, 2016
New Book Clubs!
We are so excited to start our new unit--- Social Issues Book Clubs! You can always check out our book club stopping points (reading assignments each night) on our Reading page!
This Week in Room 33! Nov. 28- Dec. 2
This week...
Science: In our science workshop, students will be able to explain how plants are classified based on their characteristics. Our chapter 3 test will be next Wed. Dec. 7th!
Math: This week in math, we are working on multiplying decimals with and without visual models, multiplying decimals by powers of 10, problem solving by looking at patterns, and multiplication properties.
Writing: This week students are continuing to publish their 2nd research report. We will be celebrating our finished work on Thurs. Dec. 1st! Portfolios will go home Thurs. and will be due Tuesday!
Reading: We are excited to start a new unit on social issues within book clubs! We will be reading through the lens of identifying and interpreting the author's and our own view on social issues. We will learn that reading for social issues can help you better understand and empathize with people in books, movies, and the world!
Writing: This week students are continuing to publish their 2nd research report. We will be celebrating our finished work on Thurs. Dec. 1st! Portfolios will go home Thurs. and will be due Tuesday!
Reading: We are excited to start a new unit on social issues within book clubs! We will be reading through the lens of identifying and interpreting the author's and our own view on social issues. We will learn that reading for social issues can help you better understand and empathize with people in books, movies, and the world!
Social Studies: We are learning about the first settlements of Roanoke and Jamestown.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Classifying Animals
Check out our shared Google slides we created during science stations last week!
Monday, November 21, 2016
This Week in Room 33! Nov. 21-22

I hope everyone enjoys their time off with family and friends! I am so very thankful for my job and getting to spend every day teaching and learning from your children! Thank YOU for all your time and support at home!
Here's what to expect this SHORT 2-day week in 5th grade:
Science- We are wrapping up lesson 2 on classifying animals!
Writing- We are beginning to publish our historical research reports. We will continue publishing after Thanksgiving break. Completed research reports are due for our celebration on Thursday, Dec. 1st!
Math- We are multiplying decimals by whole numbers with and without hands-on models (base-ten blocks).
Reading- We are beginning our new unit on social issue book clubs! Book club assignments will begin after Thanksgiving break!
Social Studies- Students are working with partners to compare and contrast explorers. We are looking forward to sharing our new learning within mini-presentations Tuesday afternoon!
Friday, November 18, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Celebrating our Research Reading Unit!
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