Thank you for taking the time to stop by our blog and read about what's going on in 5th Grade. Please be sure to check the Google Calendar that is linked at the top of the blog for important updates.
What we are learning...
This week in reading we continued our unit in poetry and drama. Learners explored how poets use poetic devices to communicate messages. Moreover, we learned the importance of evaluating structure and elements of specific genres to better understand the text.
This week in writing we revisited figurative language using our mentor sentence. We wrote sentences that included similes and alliteration.
This week in social studies we continued learning about the causes of the revolution. We will begin to explore the effects of the war on America.
In science this week, we continued our investigation on the different forms of energy, force, and motion. The learners completed an engineering design project where they answered the question "How can I re-design the sole of a shoe to increase its grip?" Learners tested their sole designs on ramps to see how they did.
In math this week, we continued our fractions unit. We looked at finding the least common denominator to help us add and subtract fractions. We also used pattern blocks to create mixed numbers. Moreover, we were able to design our own picture using pattern blocks and found the simplified form of the fractional parts.
This week in social studies we continued learning about the causes of the revolution. We will begin to explore the effects of the war on America.
In science this week, we continued our investigation on the different forms of energy, force, and motion. The learners completed an engineering design project where they answered the question "How can I re-design the sole of a shoe to increase its grip?" Learners tested their sole designs on ramps to see how they did.
In math this week, we continued our fractions unit. We looked at finding the least common denominator to help us add and subtract fractions. We also used pattern blocks to create mixed numbers. Moreover, we were able to design our own picture using pattern blocks and found the simplified form of the fractional parts.
Announcements
5th Grade Program
Our 5th grade program will be on Tuesday, December 12th. The morning performance will be at 8:15 AM, and the evening performance will be at 6:00 PM. They will both be held in the cafeteria.
***Please make sure that learners wear their grade-level shirts, jeans, and a holiday hat or headband if they have one to school on Tuesday.***
Spelling Bee
The school spelling bee will be on December 12th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Learners have been given lists to study, and they will need to do this on their own time. They should be practicing the words orally as this is not something that they are used to. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Schaaf or Ms. Lim.
*Please note that lunch will be at noon on this day.
Holiday Toy Drive: November 27-December 14
Holiday Parties: December 14th
Our 5th grade holiday party will be from 2:00-3:00. Our theme is the Polar Express. Learners are allowed to wear pajamas on this day. The party will be held in the cafeteria for the whole 5th grade. Everyone is invited!
Early Dismissal: December 15th
We will have early dismissal at 12:15 PM on Friday, December 15th. You can find the district Early Release Information here.
Sky Ranch Payment: Friday, January 26th
Please make sure that you have submitted your third payment for Sky Ranch.
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