This week in 5th grade...
Science- We are continuing the engineering design process as groups construct, present, give/receive feedback and revise their prototypes (an arm for the character Ganwar from our read aloud Home of the Brave).
Writing- This week we are using Google docs/drive and Google classroom to publish our 2nd personal narratives. As we publish we will also focus on editing for the correct use of commas and other mechanics. We will celebrate our finished pieces on Thursday with 5th grade and Friday with our 2nd grade buddies!
Reading- As we wrap up our writing unit, we will also be wrapping up our reading unit on interpretation book clubs. This week we will delve deeper into literary analysis. We will celebrate our hard work and participation in book clubs on Friday as we share our most profound thoughts, ideas, and book suggestions! Book clubs will work hard to complete their 2nd book club book this week or into the following week.
Math- We are continuing our unit on division as we divide using patterns, estimate quotients, show our complete understanding of the process through models, distributive property, partial quotients, and the standard long division algorithm.
***It is SO IMPORTANT that students know their basic multiplication and division math facts! It is becoming increasingly difficult for those students who do not know their facts to complete the higher level thinking and problem solving that 5th graders are expected to do. Thank you for taking the extra steps to make sure your 5th grader is working towards mastery of these facts! Math Magician is a great website to practice math facts. Students can also work on their QuickTables in ALEKS.
Social Studies- We are beginning our study on the Constitution.
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