Here's what to expect this week in 5th grade:
Math- We are completing our geometry unit this week working with polygons, regular polygons, congruent & similar figures, symmetric figures (line & rotational symmetry), types of triangles and quadrilaterals, transformations, and solid 3-dimensional figures! Whew! We are busy in math! Stay tuned for pictures of our work this week!
Our Unit 7 test on geometry (chapters 20-21) will be next Thurs., 12/19.
Science- We are continuing our unit on plants and animals specifically discussing the classes of animal vertebrates and invertebrates. PRISM proposal sheets are due this Tuesday. We will be researching in class next week for our PRISM projects! A timeline will be handed out to students with due dates for each part of the project later this week.
Reading- We are continuing to apply the reading skill of cause and effect in addition to sequencing. Literature circles will meet this Thursday. Please check with your student to make sure they are reading at least 20 minutes a night! Check out THIS article for some ways to encourage reading at home. I especially love #s 5, 7, 11, and 13! :)
Writing- We are in the midst of writing our 2nd research report! Ask your student what his/her topic and subtopics are. Our research should be completed by Tuesday so we can work on drafting and revising for the remainder of the week. We will be using mentor texts to get inspiration on how to make our writing EVEN BETTER! We are finding a structure that encourages more creativity, adding text features, and citing our sources in a bibliography. We will be publishing next week and celebrating before winter break! Check out THIS POST to see the checklist we are using in class.
Spelling tests are this Friday.
Reminders:
*Early dismissal is this Wed. 12/11!
*Our caroling field trip is next Tuesday, 12/17
*Our winter party is next Friday, 12/20 at 2:00
*No School 12/23-1/3- Winter Break!
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