Mrs. Cayo's Newsletter
An Update from Room 145
Welcome to 5th Grade
MathBig ideas for Chapter 1 in mathematics include: Applying the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to solve problems involving whole numbers. Applying the order of operations and solve real world problems using all four operations and various strategies. | LiteracyOur first unit in literacy will focus on understanding and comparing and contrasting characters in stories. We will be writing paragraphs using third person and working on establishing routines for reading and writing. | ScienceWe kick off science by teaching the “12 Processes” that are essential to the scientific endeavor. These are nationally recognized processes and are used in post-secondary education as well. |
Math
Big ideas for Chapter 1 in mathematics include:
Applying the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to solve problems involving whole numbers.
Applying the order of operations and solve real world problems using all four operations and various strategies.
Literacy
Our first unit in literacy will focus on understanding and comparing and contrasting characters in stories. We will be writing paragraphs using third person and working on establishing routines for reading and writing.