Tuesday, May 5, 2015

May 6, 2015 Newsletter


*Thank you so much for all the very thoughtful teacher appreciation cards and gifts!!*

Here is what we have been learning in fifth grade:

Daily 5/CAFE: This week students will begin a new literacy menu which focuses on Tall Tales.  Students will compare Tall Tales using a triple Venn Diagram and also continue to analyze accounts of the same topic noting similarities and differences in the point  of view they represent.

Writing: Students will work on research assignments related to the Civil War and Weather.

Math: We have concluded our last unit of customary and metric units of measurement and line plots. The students will beginning a daily review of the math standards covered this year in preparation for the EOGs starting today.

Science:  Both classes will be starting to review all 4 science units in preparation for the cumulative science EOG.

Social Studies:  Students will take the unit  Civil War test on Wednesday and then begin the Civil War Learning Bonanza on Thursday. They will conduct research about a historical figure, place and battle of the Civil War.


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