Here is what we have been learning in
fifth grade:
Daily 5/CAFE:
This week students will complete a “Poetry”
menu. They have spent time interpreting figurative language in context and have
compared two poems to determine the theme. They have also read about African
American poet Nikki Giovanni, who is an inspiration to young writers.She has encouraged students to express
their feelings, create vivid images and spend time reading poetry aloud.
Writing: This week we
plan to have “Fantasy” stories completed. Students will begin Interpretive
Writing. They will be asked to write their opinions supporting a point of view
with reasons and information.
Math: We are
continuing to work on our fractions unit. The
students have started multiplying fractions by whole numbers and fractions by
fractions. They will also be solving real
world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g.,
by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Lastly, the students will be multiplying fractional
side lengths to find areas of rectangles.
Social Studies: Students in Mrs. Topoll’s class will study the
topics of Government and Westward Expansion. They will
spend time answering the essential question – What influenced the development
of US government ? Later they will summarize the organizational structures and
powers of the US government. (legislative, judicial and executive branches of
government.)
