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Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: We talked about how details can be used to change the pace of a story. For unimportant parts, a writer can move the story along by leaving out details. For the important scenes, adding talking, action, and visual details can slow a scene down and let the reader picture it better.

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due Friday, October 31. Your student should be nearly done revising by now.

Math: Students worked on a STAR Math test today.

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We wrote notes about the reproductive system today. We also started thinking about how different body systems work together. For example, muscles move bones, and bones give muscles something to attach to.

Social Studies: We worked as a class and in teams to learn more about important vocabulary words related to the the Age of Exploration when the New World was discovered.

Notes:

• Our Hawaiian Beach Bash is Friday, October 31, from 10-12:30. View our volunteer and guest list.
• Fall Conferences are November 11-13. View or edit your conference appointment.
• View our daily learning targets.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: We reviewed common patterns for the /er/ sound: –er, -ar, and -or.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.

Reading: None today due to art.

Writing: Today was a revising day.

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due Friday, October 31. Your student should be revising by now.

Math: Students practiced math skills, mainly adding and subtracting decimals, using Khan Academy.

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: Students looked at dissected hearts, lungs, chicken legs and wings, and eyes today. Here are some pictures.

Social Studies: None today due to the late start schedule.

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• Our Hawaiian Beach Bash is Friday, October 31, from 10-12:30. View our volunteer and guest list.
• Fall Conferences are November 11-13. View or edit your conference appointment.
• View our daily learning targets.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today due to the late start schedule.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.

Reading: Today was a reading skills practice day using MobyMax.

Writing: We talked about using consistent verb tense when writing. Most stories are written in past tense. Few stories are written in present tense. Whichever tense is chosen for a story, the important thing is to be consistent and use the same tense throughout.

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due Friday, October 31. Your student should be finished with their draft and starting to revise by now.

Math: We reviewed for partner math test tomorrow about adding and subtracting decimals (chapter 2). A practice test can be found on math book pp. 58-59.

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: None today due to the late start schedule.

Social Studies: None today due to the late start schedule.

Notes:

• Our Hawaiian Beach Bash is Friday, October 32 from 10-12:30. View our volunteer and guest list.
• Fall Conferences are November 11-13. View or edit your conference appointment.
• View our daily learning targets.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: Students completed a spelling and skill test today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: Students worked on drafting for their next personal narrative.

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due Friday, October 31. Your student should be nearing the end of their draft by now.

Math: We practiced looking for hidden questions in multiple step word problems. Students also practiced math skills using MobyMax. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: None today due to extra time with social studies.

Social Studies: Students completed a test about American Indian cultural regions.

Notes:

• Fall Conferences are November 11-13. View or edit your conference appointment.
• Our class is doing a book order until October 22. You can see the flyers and order online here.
• View our daily learning targets.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: Students continued to work on prewriting for their next personal narrative; they also worked on prewriting conferences with a partner.

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due Friday, October 31. Your student should be finishing prewriting by now.

Math: We practiced adding and subtracting decimals today using MobyMax.

Here’s some skills we’ve been working on lately:

• Adding decimals 1
• Adding decimals 2
• Subtracting decimals 0.5
• Subtracting decimals

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We finished learning about the excretory system, and students completed a MiniQuiz about the nervous, digestive, and respiratory systems.

Social Studies: Students groups shared their notes about an American Indian tribe. Homework is to finish notebook p. 20.

Notes:

• Our class is doing a book order until October 22. You can see the flyers and order online here.
• The Box Tops contest is almost over! McGrath is having a box tops contest through October 17. Send ’em in to help our school!
• View our daily learning targets.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.