5th Grade Friendly Flyer
November 30, 2017
The Arts in 5th Grade
Language Arts
Students are finishing up the novel, "Sign of the Beaver."
During the novel study, students have analyzed the author's writing techniques that are worthy of stopping, discussing and jotting. These spots are called Sign Posts.
The most common sign posts are.....
- Contrast and Contradiction
- Aha- Moment
- Tough Questions
- Words of the Wiser
- Again and Again
- Memory Moment
Sign posts help the reader better understand character development and the themes of a novel.
Ask your child to explain the sign posts.
Math
We are still working on Unit 4 which focuses on reviewing some standards taught previously and adding onto those standards or applying those standards to real world situations.
Current Focus Standards:
- Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.
- Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.
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Science / Social Studies
Science /Social Studies Update:
The focus with our Earth Systems Unit is to learn how four of the Earth's spheres interact with each other.
As we move on to read about the Biosphere, the students will distinguish between main ideas and details that support the main idea. We have also been learning about the different forms of non-fiction text structures. Students will use the Cross Cutting Concept of Cause and Effect as they learn about the interactions among all 4 spheres. Then, they will turn this information into a summary paragraph.
Does your family drink soda? We are in need of 2 liter soda bottles for a Biosphere project. Please remove the label, rinse the bottle and send them in with the cap on them. If you have more than one, please send them in for students whose family does not drink soda.
Artful thinking routines, Native American Legends and learning how the Native Americans express their culture through the arts are embedded throughout the unit.
Grade Level Reminders and Announcements
- Report cards went home last Tuesday. Please remember to sign the envelope and return it to school for next quarter's report.
- Kangaroo Hop Fundraiser ends Friday (12/1). Please help our school by donating to sponsor a dancer in your family.
- The students are in need of 2 liter bottles for an upcoming project. Please send in any rinsed out bottles. Thanks for your help!
- Grandparents Day is Friday, December 1st.
- Picture Retake Day is Friday, December 1st.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
9501 Ridgefield Drive, Frederick, MD 21701
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