May 18th, 2015
Class activities for Monday, May 18
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Today, we read about a poem about an eagle that used a rhythm, music, and imagery. We talked about how poems can be written about anything, even animals.
Students also continued to work on their collection of poems, due Friday, May 22.
Math: We worked on fraction skills today in MobyMax Math. With only three weeks left of school, I asked students to continue to use their school time wisely, and to also work at home so that they can finish practicing fraction skills by the end of the year.
Here are the final topics of 5th grade:
It would be helpful for students to continue working on these skills at home if they haven’t had enough time in class to master them.
Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy, and to work on MobyMax FactMaster for 5 minutes.
Science: We learned that ocean tides are caused by the gravity of the moon and sun. We also learned that extreme tides are caused when the sun and moon are on the same side of earth (new moon) or on opposite sides of the earth (full moon) when the gravity can add to each other or pull against each other like a tug-of-war.
Social Studies: Students completed a MiniQuiz today about the Declaration of Independence.
Notes:
- 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.
