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