May 12th, 2011
Class activities for Thursday, May 12
Spelling: We reviewed common spelling patterns for the /er/ and /le/ sounds. This will be the skill tested on tomorrow’s spelling and skill test.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: We looked at a fragment poem today, which was a poem of short lines (two to three words) describing a subject. Students also continued to work on their poetry. A collection of poems is due into portfolios on Monday, May 23.
Math: None today.
Science: Today was the final test day for the Jet Toy Challenge. The race will be next Thursday.
Social Studies: We learned about how the American Colonists became angry with Great Britain by comparing the situation to something that happened to us:
- We had a field trip planned to share poetry at Borders.
- The office cancelled our field trip, saying that all field trip money must be used to pay for 5th grade camp.
- The class became frustrated because of this new decision.
- This situation was similar to Great Britain enforcing new, harsher laws against the Colonists, leading the Colonists to grow upset.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 1
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Notes:
- Book orders are due Friday, May 13. You can order online.
- 5th Grade Camp is June 9-10. Costs are $110 and payments are now being collected. Learn more about camp here.
- View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffee” juice volunteer list.
- View our class calendar.
- Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.
