Readers' Workshop
We have been working on regulating our own book clubs during Readers' Workshop. We are in small groups of five or less. The groups were selected based on the books we wanted to read. Each day we assign pages to be read. Then the facilitator comes up with questions to drive the discussion. We meet everyday to discuss the assigned reading. The facilitator also has to keep the conversation going. During the conversation, the "conversation recorder" creates a diagram to show the conversation flow. This way we make sure everyone is included in the conversation.
Writers' Workshop
In Writers' Workshop we have been studying poetry. We have been using the book "Love that Dog" by Sharon Creech to study poetry. Each day we study a new poem and notice different author's craft. We have noticed repetition, rhyme, shape, descriptive language, shape, music, noise, visual details, symmetry and personification. We have been trying these crafts in our own poetry
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Math
We finished up Unit 7 in math this week. In Unit 7 we studied geometry, multiplying and dividing fractions, collecting and using fractional data, and rules, tables, and graphs. We completed our benchmark assessments yesterday. All scores are in Family Access.
Social Studies
We just finished Unit 4 in Social Studies where we studied the Revolutionary War. We took our Unit 4 assessment today. Ask your 5th grader how they did.
Science
In Science this week, we have been studying ecosystems. We created aquariums and terrariums. Ask your 5th grader about his or new fish.
Reminders
- Wednesday, May 18th: 5th grade class picture
- Tuesday, May 24th: Sarah Banks Visit
- May 24th-25th: Musical Instrument Rental Nights
- Monday, May 30th: NO SCHOOL
- Friday, June 3rd: Field Day
- Friday, June 10th: Field Trip to DIA
- Wednesday, June 15th: Graduation
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