Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
This Week in Room 33! Jan. 29- Feb. 2
Here's what to expect this week in 5th grade-
Science- We are working within stations to explore matter, mixtures, and solutions.
Writing- We will be busy this week drafting, editing, revising, and publishing our literary essays. We will celebrate our hard work on Friday!
Math- We are estimating mixed numbers, adding/subtracting mixed numbers, and subtracting mixed numbers with renaming. We will review Friday and Monday, and our test over chapter 8 AND 9 will be Tuesday, February 6th.
Reading- We are continuing our unit on fantasy. This week will focus on studying how complex fantasy characters truly can be, and investigating symbolism, allegories, and archetypes.
Social Studies- We will be reenacting the Battle of Gettysburg.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Monday, January 22, 2018
This Week in Room 33! Jan. 22-26
Here's what to expect this week in 5th grade-
***Early Release is this Wed! We will meet with our Buddies- students should wear their t-shirts!
Science- We are beginning a new unit on the properties of matter and chemistry!
Math- This week we are rounding fractions and adding/subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators.
Writing- In our literary essay unit, students will work to make a strong thesis statement about their chosen excerpt from their fantasy book club book and begin collecting evidence such as quotes and an analysis of author's craft. We will also work on our introductions and conclusions before we edit and publish next week!
Reading- As we continue our fantasy book club unit, we will focus on learning real-life lessons from our characters, noticing how their quests can be internal as well as external, and compare themes in fantasy and history. Students can always find their book club assignments in the "Daily Homework" page.
Social Studies- We are continuing to discuss and experience the Civil War.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
This Week in Room 33! Jan. 16-19
I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! Here's what to expect this week in 5th grade-
***Last week we began our DARE program! Once a week, Officer Ryan will visit and teach students about drug and alcohol awareness. For more information, read below or visit http://www.dare.org.
D.A.R.E. envisions a world in which students everywhere are empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behaviors.
Launched in 1983, D.A.R.E. is a comprehensive K-12 education program taught in thousands of schools in America and 52 other countries. D.A.R.E. curricula address drugs, violence, bullying, internet safety, and other high risk circumstances that today are too often a part of students’ lives.
Writing- We are continuing our study of literary essays by growing ideas based on a text, crafting possible thesis statements, and supporting our claims with mini-stories, balancing storytelling with summarizing. Last week we studied "Panyee Football Club" for our first essay. We will complete our flash-drafts this week. Check out the video HERE!
Math- We are working on chapter 8 with lessons on using the ladder method to help find the GCF, LCM, and simplest form. We will also be comparing fractions and writing fractions as decimals and percents. Students are encouraged to bring home their math textbook for extra practice at home when necessary, or they can utilize the online textbook!
Reading- We are studying fantasy within our book club books with lessons on learning alongside the main character, keeping track of problems that multiply, and suspending judgement because characters and places are not always what they seem.
Students should be reading their assigned book club book in school and at home. When they reach their stopping point, they can continue reading their choice books. I am SO impressed by the amount of reading, deep thinking and conversing that is happening in our classroom!
Social Studies- We are continuing to discuss and experience the Civil War.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Monday, January 8, 2018
Working Well in Writing! ✍🏼📚📝🎉
In writing we are looking at example Litatrary Essays and writing about what we learned!
Friday, January 5, 2018
S.T.E.M 📝❄️
Me (Sarah) and Alana lied, we thought that would be our last post but here's a post about S.T.E.M! We are making snow flakes and seeing how we can make the snowflake fall. We see how fast a snowflake can fall and how slow it can fall. ❄️❄️🌨🌨🌨🌨
Thursday, January 4, 2018
This (and next) Week in Room 33! Jan. 4-12
Welcome back and Happy New Year! Thank you SO much for a fantastic winter party and for all the sweet and thoughtful gifts. I felt so spoiled and appreciated! I hope everyone enjoyed their winter break and that you are all relaxed and ready for the 2nd half of 5th grade!
Here's what is going on this week AND next-
Writing- Be on the lookout--- students will bring home their portfolios to share their memoirs with families! They are expected to self-evaluate their work using the checklist and complete the yellow sheet (parent signature). Thank you for taking the time to look over this with your child and having meaningful conversations about your child's "glows and grows" (your student should know what this means!) Portfolios will be due next Fri., Jan. 12.
We are excited to begin a new opinion writing unit on literary essays!
Math- We are now in Volume 2 of our math series and starting chapter 8 on fractions and decimals. This week our focus is on relating fractions and division. Please practice those basic multiplication and division facts with your student- it is SO important to know them quickly in order to efficiently perform these new skills. Thank you for all your hard work at home! Check out Math Magician for extra practice.
Reading- We will be launching a new unit on fantasy book clubs!
Social Studies- We will spend this time this week reflecting and discussing new year resolutions and 3rd quarter goals! Next week we will continue discussing and experiencing what it was like during the Civil War.
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