In math this week we have continued to work on fractions.
Finding fraction equivalents, comparing fractions and adding/subtracting
like fractions are some of the concepts we have worked on. Some students have started to work on
adding/subtracting factions with different denominators. We have used a variety of materials for
flexibility of fraction understanding.
Folded pieces of paper and fraction circles are what we have been
currently working with. Next week, we
will look at pattern blocks, putting fractions on number lines,
adding/subtracting unlike fractions and reducing fractions.
We will also begin SBAC testing on next Tuesday. SBAC testing for fifth grade
will be May 5, 6, 7 and 12, 13, 14.
Please try to have your child at school on time for these days. The class has worked on learning about the
literacy portion of this test on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
In writing, we continue our work on the research-based
argument piece. Students have learned
that writers use evidence to form and build an opinion. They collect evidence that allows them to
think through various sides of an argument.
This week, the children were asked to select a thesis (which makes a
better pet – a cat or a dog). They have collected
pros and cons for the pet of their choice.
We have revisited “the lead” of a paper, looking closely at some leads
that work well for opinion writing. Our
focus next week will be on writing body paragraphs and transitions that work
well in opinion pieces.
Please mark and save May 21st on your calendar. There will be a writing celebration from
4:00-6:00. Students will be sharing some of their writing pieces from this
year. More information on this
afternoon/evening will come later.
If weather permits, we will be going outside for Nature Journaling
on Friday morning. Our class will be
looking for signs of Spring in nature.
We are also hoping to get together with our buddies from Mrs. Giammusso’s
class in the afternoon. It has been awhile since we have
had the opportunity to work with these children.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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