Fifth Grade Week of September 9, 2019

Here is a look at what we are working on this week:

Math (Bridges)-

Unit 1 Module 2

We are continuing Module 2, Factors, Multiples & the Associative Property

Monday Math Homework: “Samantha’s Strategies” Home Connection

Tuesday Math Homework: “How Many Boxes?” Pg. 11 Student Book

Wednesday Math Homework: “Finding Factors” Home Connection

Thursday Math Homework: “Thinking About the Multiple Game” Pg. 14 Student Book

Friday Math Homework: No Homework

ELA (Journeys)-

Unit 1 Lesson 2

Student’s are introduced to new vocabulary before we read, “A Royal Mystery”. As we read, we will practice reading with fluency, analyzing the text, and focusing on the following:

Theme
Elements of Drama
Characterization

In Spelling, we are working with words that have the long a and long e sound. We are also revising and finalizing a short narrative that students started at the end of last week. The objective of their narrative is to write a short story that includes the following:

A main character
A problem the main character faces
A conclusion that includes the solution to the problem

The writing traits checklist includes:

Telling events clearly, using specific details
Organization (story structure)
Sentence fluency (complete sentences)
Word choice (using strong, active verbs and sensory details)
Voice (revealing the mood of the story)
Conventions (using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation)

Monday ELA Homework: “Long a and Long e” Spelling Homework pg. 16; Revise short narrative rough drafts

Tuesday ELA Homework: Spelling Word Sort pg. 17; Revise short narrative rough drafts

Wednesday ELA Homework: Finish rough draft- be ready to start typing your final draft, or have me check your finished rough draft; Grammar pg. 22

(To be continued….)

Science (Mystery Science)-

Mystery 1: Web of Life Mystery 1- Why Would a Hawk Move to New York City?

Religion-

Continue to conclude chapter 1, and design a Wonders of Creation CD Cover
Begin Chapter 2 with this goal: To learn about how to read, interpret, and revere Sacred Scripture

Social Studies (TCi)-

Continue Geography of the U.S. (What can geography teach us about the United States?)

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