Week At A Glance 11/26
We're Back!! (11/26/07)
Santa Breakfast is Saturday December 8th from 9-12!!
Problem of the week (11/26/07):
You are a 5th grade student council representative. Your school has decided to remove all computers in your school. The administrators argue that computers are just a distraction for both teachers and students. They have agreed, however to debate the issue with the student council representatives. Write a speech to present to both the administrators and students about this issue. Use R.A.F.T.S. to help you prepare (must be at least 1 page but no more than 2 pages).
Last week's answer : n/a
Newsy Notes:
Math:
Over the next few weeks we will be working on dividing with two digit divisors, estimating quotients, modeling multiplication and division of decimals, and divison of whole numbers and decimals. What fun!!! We will also be anaylzing the relationship between fractions and decimals!
Science: (Wrapping up by 11/29/07)
Upcoming: (Life Science) Cells/ Beneficial and harmful Microorganisms! We are going to discuss parts of plant and animal cells and their differences. We also will be talking about heredity and genetics, inherited traits and learned behaviors.
Social Studies:
Upcoming: Westward expansion and the industrialization of America.
Reading/Language Arts/Spelling/Vocabulary:
Books we are currently reading in our literature clubs:
"Frindle"
"Belle Prater's Boy"
"How to Eat Fried Worms"
"Dear Mr. Henshaw"
"Wanted...Mud Bl0ssom"
Read aloud book: "Time Windows"
Vocabulary List:
amazement-the state of being full of wonder
apparent-obvious, easily seen
artificial-not real, not natural
infrequently-no often, rarely
evacuate-to leave, depart from
flurry-a brief, light fall of snow
futile-useless
sleigh-a light vehicle used on ice or snow
peak-the top (as of a mountain or hill)
descended-went down
Spelling List:
square, stare, dairy, area, January, dictionary, daring, beware, argument, large, partner, guarding, article, orchestra, ordinary, important, force, before, microorganism, beneficial.
Reading informational text strategies.
Language Arts-Sentence writing strategies, parts of speech, Persuasive Writing,Vocabulary Word Wrap.
Reminders to Students:
* Go to bed early!
*Please come prepared to class every day!
*Finish your homework first, then play!
*Say something kind and respectful to someone!
Reminders to Parents:
Your child will need to bring the following supplies daily:
Spiral notebooks for journaling/notetaking, subject folders for organizing work, an ample supply of pencils (at least 2), a red and a blue or black pen, AND a great attitude!!!
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