Fifth Grade Objectives and Expectations for November:
Reading:
We continue reading stories from our series Wonders from McGraw Hill. We are currently working on Unit 2. In Literature we continue to read Wonder by R.J. Palacio. To aid in studying the weekly lesson vocabulary and spelling words you can go to Wonders. This site is on their iPad and all passwords and log in information is in their assignment books. This is a great tool for test preparation. Please use this tool a little every day and you will see improvement on tests scores for vocabulary! Also make sure your child is reading the weekly lesson stories at home to prepare for weekly tests.
Language:
In our language book, we are working on Section 3 Adjectives. Using rules correctly for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling is always required. Students will use their language books for daily grammar work in their notebooks during class. Workbook pages will be sent home as homework for extra practice. Language quizzes and tests will come at the midpoint and end of each section in their language books. They can also be taken home for studying purposes.
Spelling:
Every week new words will be assigned for each weekly reading lesson. The list can be found on their study guides sent home every week. Spelling Practice Activities for each lesson will be completed in the two-page packet and turned in on Friday mornings. Tests will be on Fridays.
Social Studies:
In Social Studies we are finishing Unit One “The First Americans”. The students will be receiving information about their Native American projects soon, to begin further research. I am excited to see what tribes each student picks, and how their shelters will be assembled.
Grade 5 Math:
We will be continuing with fractions. This chapter is all about multiplying and dividing fractions. I plan to incorporate some music along the way to help students remember the steps to divide fractions.
Grade 4 Math:
We are all about multiplying and dividing. Students are multiplying multi-digit numbers, as well as learning the steps of long division. Repetition is key. Keep practicing those math facts!
Thank you all for your support for child and for the school!
God Bless,
Mrs. Brant
