Monday, April 11, 2016

April 11-15th

Math:
Students will start their project this week on Data Collection and Graphing (Chapter 5).  It is strongly recommended that students continue to review previous Chapters learned throughout the year so they do not forget the skills taught.  The following pages will help them to review.  Weekly quiz will be given on any of the skills that have been previously taught

Chapter 1: p.56-59
Chapter 2: p. 122-125
Chapter 3: p. 192-195
Chapter 4: p. 250-253
Chapter 7: p. 450-453
Chapter 8: p. 518-521

Ancient Rome:
Student's Impromptu skit on the Legend of Romulus and Remus.
Students perform the original conflict and resolution (Romulus killed his brother Remus).  They then had to come up with a peaceful solution in their second skit.









Reading: 
Students will continue to work on Literature Circles. They are close to finishing their first novel and have understood the importance of being prepared for discussions. After finishing their novels, students will have to work on a book report in the form of a prezzi, power point, or any other way they choose, to present the elements of their novel. More information on this next week.

Writing:
This week, the fifth graders will write a persuasive letter to parents!! They have learned about writing a strong introduction, using facts and research, and a strong closing. Be prepared!

Grammar:
This week we will review Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

IXL BB.1, BB.2 and CC.1