We are having a great first full week in fifth grade! We are getting into the routine and learning more about fifth grade expectations.
Math: We began multiplying whole numbers this week using various strategies. The most common ones are: Box Multiplication or Window Pane, Lattice and Turtle Head (Traditional Algorithm). See the videos below for support.
Language Arts: Language Arts Daily (LAD) this week will focus on the following concepts: editing sentences, dictionary usage, context clues, identifying words that signal contrast, chronological order of events, and rewriting sentences. We began learning about comma rules regarding dates used in writing. We also began our study of Figurative Language. We started reading Fish in a Tree as our whole group read aloud and reviewing reading strategies. We will visit the Writing Lab this week and begin the first step of the writing process.
Social Studies: We began our study of Westward Expansion and how life changed in America at the turn of the century.
Science: We will begin learning about Constructive and Destructive Forces at the end of August after the Social Studies unit.
Reminders & Important Dates
Math: We began multiplying whole numbers this week using various strategies. The most common ones are: Box Multiplication or Window Pane, Lattice and Turtle Head (Traditional Algorithm). See the videos below for support.
Language Arts: Language Arts Daily (LAD) this week will focus on the following concepts: editing sentences, dictionary usage, context clues, identifying words that signal contrast, chronological order of events, and rewriting sentences. We began learning about comma rules regarding dates used in writing. We also began our study of Figurative Language. We started reading Fish in a Tree as our whole group read aloud and reviewing reading strategies. We will visit the Writing Lab this week and begin the first step of the writing process.
Social Studies: We began our study of Westward Expansion and how life changed in America at the turn of the century.
Science: We will begin learning about Constructive and Destructive Forces at the end of August after the Social Studies unit.
Reminders & Important Dates
- Your student should be reading at least 10 pages every night for homework.
- Please review Multiplication facts
- August 8th 6:00 p.m. Open House
- LAD quiz on Friday
- Problem Solving quiz on Friday
- August 12th we can begin checking out books from the library
- August 15th Fall Picture Day
- Please check your child's agenda NIGHTLY for homework