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This Week in Room 33! Feb. 27- March 3

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- Our chocolate milk argument letters are due Thursday. 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 Thursday. Students will share their 1st argument essay with families, complete the self-evaluation checklist and make new goals for their next piece. Portfolios are due with parent signatures next Tuesday. 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 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 can't wait to share our colony presentations this week!

Studying for our math test tomorrow

This Week in Room 33! Feb. 21-25

Thank you, thank you for all the WONDERFUL treats and gifts from Valentine's Day- I really am the luckiest teacher! I hope everyone enjoyed their 3-day weekend thanks to President's Day! 

Concord Kindness Week:

We will be celebrating empathy and kindness this week for our first ever Kindness Week.

Tuesday’s Theme: “Dreaming of Kindness”-Wear your pajamas.

Wednesday’s Theme: “Peace, Love, and Kindness Day”-Wear tie dye clothing.

Thursday’s Theme: “Ride the Kindness Wave”-Wear Hawaiian clothing.

Friday’s Theme: “Flyer Family Team Day”-Wear Concord t-shirts.

We will meet in our family teams and have a “2017 Concord Kindness Walk.”

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

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

Math- Our multiplying and dividing fractions ch. 10 test will be on Friday. We will be dividing unit fractions by whole numbers, problem solving by drawing diagrams and reviewing. Students will receive a study guide this week to help and can also use their textbook for extra practice at home.

Writing- We are working within our unit on research-based argument essays! We will investigate to understand an argument (ask your student about our chocolate milk debate!), research both sides of an issue, flash draft, and use evidence and quotes to build our arguments further.

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. Check out the reading tab for our debatable issue text sets!

Social Studies- Students are working in teams to create a presentation on the Southern, Middle, or New England colonies. We are looking forward to sharing our creations soon!

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Reflections on Our Literary Essay Unit

Wow!!! I was so blown away by our class' reflections and goals based off our literary essay unit, that I just had to share some of them! Check out student responses from our Google form below! Don't forget to celebrate writing with your child at home (you can see their responses in their Gmail account)- portfolios are due Friday!

Valentine's Day Breakout!

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