Mrs. Rosenberger's Fifth Grade
March 20, 2015
Fifth Grade Fun and Learning
Well, hopefully this is winter's last stand! We need all the time we can get with the kids!
Reading
In reading this week, we studied Tall tales, point of view, and context clues using synonyms and antonyms. In small groups, we reviewed main ideas and details because many of the students were still struggling with it on last week's test. Those ! who seemed to mostly understand that concept were offered the chance to write a Tall Tale of their own! Today we tried something new and took the test for unit 4.1 on the computers. What I liked about it for the kids, was that as soon as they finish the test, they could see their answers compared to the correct answers. For me, it will be much less time consuming to create groups that need remediation.
Science
The kids had their first assignment presented to them on Google Classroom this week.
We had a technology glitch with one of our activities, though! The site that I have used with the kids for five years, was suddenly blocked by our new filter. Between that and the dismissal today taking away a science class, the students who would like a little extra credit this marking period may complete the activity at home. It is on Google Classroom. There is a link to click on to find the earthquake simulation game, and another link that has a form to fill in with the results of your game. Please submit that form if you want credit for doing the activity. Also, there are many other disaster simulations on that site, and you may have fun working on those, but only the earthquake one counts for credit.
We did get to complete an activity about different types of volcanoes. The students definitely enjoyed making the volcanoes erupt. It showed them that there are many different types of volcanoes and eruptions, which surprised many of them. Some of them have even claimed a "favorite volcano"!!!
Language Arts
The kids seemed to do well with pronouns and their antecedents this week. Our next Spelling test will be on Wednesday, March 25. The choice boards are due that day as well.
Science Activity
The Assignment
Volcanos!
What did We Learn
Headphones
Class Dojo and the Mystery Walkers
This week I started something called The Mystery Walker. Whenever we are in the hallway, I let the Dojo program pick a random student. If that student follows the rules, they earn an extra dojo point. They could also be given the chance to go to the front of the line with one friend of their choosing.
Our class has been enjoying Class Dojo all year. This program keeps track of the students' behaviors, both appropriate and inappropriate. Each week, we reset the points, and those students who have positive points for the week get to watch a small portion of a movie on Friday afternoons. Today we got to enjoy more of Horton Hears a Who.
Spring fever has definitely hit fifth grade, and oftentimes behavior can be a challenge. Let’s work together to recognize your child’s good behavior and try to improve when needed! If you lost your Class Dojo password, or if you never saw it in the first place, email me, and I'll be glad to send you another copy of it.
The New Standards
Please check out this link: 5th Grade ELA Standards to see just what is expected of your child this year.
Coming Events
Monday, March 23--Band!
Wednesday, March 25--Released Time
Thursday, March 26--Spring Pictures
Monday, March 30--End of 3rd Marking Period
Specials
Monday: Day 4 Art
Tuesday: Day 5 Phys Ed
Wednesday: Day 6 Computer
Thursday: Day 1 Music
Friday: Day 2 Health
Birthdays
Ethan--April 10
We will celebrate his birthday on April 10th!
Mrs. Rosenberger
Email: rosenbergert@myhalifax.us
Website: classroom.google.com
Phone: 717-896-4053