November 18th, 2014
Class activities for Tuesday, November 18
Spelling: Today was a preview of upcoming spelling words.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.
Reading: Student groups started to perform their Literature Circles projects to share their book with the class.
Writing: Students worked on editing their current story. A fiction story is due Monday, November 24. Your student should be editing by now.
Math: We reviewed multiplying larger numbers today.
Here are some of the skills we’ve been working on lately. These would be good skills to practice at home.
- Multiplying 2 digits by 2 digits with area models
- Multiplying 2 digits by 2 digits
- Multi-digit multiplication
- Powers of ten
Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.
Science: We reviewed body systems, genetics, and how animals use physical and behavior traits for survival. We’ll have a test about these ideas tomorrow.
Social Studies: We started to learn about the “first come, first served” attitude about European explorers coming to the New World.
Notes:
- The Scrip fundraiser is starting again on Mondays. Learn more about this easy way to earn free money for 5th grade camp.
- The Pizza Kit 5th Grade Camp fundraiser is ongoing until December 5. Orders and money are due at that time.
- Get a head start on spring by reserving your Spring conference spot.
- 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.
