Monday, January 11, 2016

January 11th to 15th

Students are successfully adjusting to the class rotation for their core subjects.  This is a great sign that their transition into Middle School next year will be much smoother with one less hurdle for them to overcome!

Math
5A Chapter 3 Math Test- Thursday, 14th of January
5B Chapter 3 Math Test- Friday, 15th of January

Both class will have a Cumulative Test covering Chapters 1-3 on the 21st of January!
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Themes
We are starting our Ancient Greece unit this quarter.  Students will focus on enhancing their reading skills of informative text, note taking skills, research skills, and studying skills, while learning about the fascinating contributions Ancient Greece made to our modern day culture.

Reading
Students will begin reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe independently.  They will be working on answering comprehension questions and in-class discussions. In class, we will be reading Tuck Everlasting.

Writing
We will be learning about the characteristics of fantasy stories and then will concentrate on myths. Students will be creating their own myths and learning about Greek mythology.