5TH GRADE NEWS
October 22nd - 26th
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, 10/25 -- STEAM Truck Experience - Ms. France's & Mrs. Akin's Classes (start)
Thursday, 10/25 - Wednesday, 10/31 -- Book Fair
Friday, 10/26 -- Book Fair Previewing (Mrs. Akin's Homeroom)
Saturday, 10/27 -- Fall Festival & Book Fair @ Main Campus 9:00-1:00
Tuesday, 10/30 -- Book Fair Purchasing (Mrs. Akin's Homeroom)
Tuesday, 10/30-- STEAM Truck Experience - Mrs. Akin's Class (finish)
Tuesday, 11/6 -- Election Day (No School)
Wednesday, 11/7 - Wednesday, 11/14 -- Cultural Arts Week (India)
ASSESSMENTS
Monday, 10/22 -- Social Studies District Benchmark *NEW DATE*
Wednesday, 10/24 -- Social Studies Unit 2 Test (SS5H1: Immigration & SS5H2: WWI, 1920s)
Monday, 10/29 -- English Language Arts District Benchmark
Friday, 11/2 -- Reading Quiz (5RL2, 5RL4, 5RL5)
THIS WEEK'S SKILLS & CONTENT
5RL4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
5RL2 - Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Writing
5W2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Grammar
5L1a - Prepositions
Social Studies
SS5H2 - 1920s