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Spelling: We practiced identifying common spelling patterns for the /oi/ sound: oi and oy.

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

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: We continued to talk about how important it is to begin sentences differently, and to not use the same beginning word over and over. Variety is more interesting.

Students also worked on publishing today.

A personal narrative is due on Friday, October 10. Your student should be publishing at this time.

Math: We practiced using a models to add and subtract decimals.

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 learned about the parts and function of the digestive system. Homework is to finish the “Dealing with Digestion” review page.

Social Studies: We learned about the Eastern Woodland and Southeast cultural regions today. Homework is to finish social studies notebook sections 3.7-3.8.

Notes:

• Calling all Box Tops! 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.

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; some groups worked on determining importance as a reading strategy.

Writing: We talked about how important it is to begin sentences differently, and to not use the same beginning word over and over. Sometimes writers are tempted to use the word “I” or “And” or “Then” to begin sentence after sentence. Variety is interesting.

Students also worked on editing conferences today today.

A personal narrative is due on Friday, October 10. Your student should be editing at this time.

Math: Students used MobyMax to work on math skills today.

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

• Adding decimals 1
• Adding decimals 2

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

Science: Students completed a MiniQuiz. We also worked on a science experiment about the digestive system. Homework is to finish the “Saliva Makes it Sweet” experiment.

Social Studies: We learned about the Plateau and Great Plains cultural regions today. Homework is to finish social studies notebook sections 3.5-3.6.

Notes:

• Calling all Box Tops! 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.

Spelling: Students made Words to Learn lists from words they missed on the last spelling test. This is your student’s spelling list for the next test.

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 hooking the reader with an interesting lead. Leads can begin with talking, action, or visual details.

Students also worked on editing their narrative today.

A personal narrative is due on Friday, October 10. Your student should be editing at this time.

Math: Students continued practicing adding decimals today.

Here’s the skills we’ll be working on for the coming days. Maybe your student will have time to work on them at home:

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

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

Science: We wrote notes about the nervous system today. Tomorrow is a MiniQuiz about the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems.

Social Studies: None today due to extra science time.

Notes:

• Calling all Box Tops! 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.

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; some groups worked on inferring using clues or asking curious questions as reading strategies.

Writing: Students completed partner revising conferences today.

A personal narrative is due on Friday, October 10. Your student should be revising at this time.

Math: We practiced using rounding to estimate sums and differences. Students also practiced math skills using MobyMax Math.

Here’s the skills we’ll be working on for the coming days. Maybe your student will have time to work on them at home:

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

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. We’ll have an extra science time soon.

Social Studies: We learned about the American Indians for the Northwest Coast, California Inter-mountain, and Southwest regions. Homework is the notes in the social studies notebook for sections 3.2-3.4.

Notes:

• Calling all Box Tops! 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.