Franke Updates
Mrs. Franke's Class - Room 15
May
Academics
Reader's Workshop
We have finished our mini-lessons on propaganda. The students had a fun time dissecting different advertisements, looking for the different techniques. Next week we will be starting another round of book clubs, this time the students will be reading books about civil rights or with a struggling protagonist. The students will be challenged to show their deeper level thinking through their conversations using think-marks in their books.
Writer's Workshop
The students are hard at work on their research papers. Please keep in mind the timeline for these projects, most of the work will be done at school, but please check in with your child.
Math
Over the past couple of weeks the students have been reviewing different math concepts that were taught throughout the year. The students have been switching classes and reviewing different concepts in each 5th grade teacher's room. This model has been helpful in getting the students acclimated to different teachers, being organized, and being responsible for what they need. Once the review is done, we will continue working on graphing and data.
Social Studies
The students have finished researching their branch of government. They made movenote presentations to teach the rest of their group about their branch. On Friday, the students will have a quiz on the 3 branches of government. To view your child's presentation find their link here!
Science
Next week we will start our roller coaster physics unit. The students will be watching videos and reading at home to help them prepare for the next day's activities. We do a lot of fun experiments during this unit, and in the end all students will create their own working marble roller coaster!
Extras
We will take the MAPS Reading Assessment this Thursday (5/7) at 12:45 and the MAPS Math Assessment next Thursday (5/14) at 12:45. We are then DONE with our assessments for the year. Thank you for moving appointments and making sure your child was prepared for the Badger Exam. The students are doing a wonderful job!
Sticky-Notes
We are running low on sticky-notes and the students will need them for their book club work. Please send some in with your child if you have some available.
Opportunity Day
On May 15th the students will participate in Parkview's Opportunity Day. If your child signed up to rock-climb, please make sure their permission slip is turned in.
Mrs. Franke
Email: efranke@cedarburg.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/cedarburg.k12.wi.us/mrs-franke-s-class/
Location: W72 N853 Harrison Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012