Students in room 312 continued their working with geometry today. Students were tasked with classifying triangles and other polygons by their shared characteristics. Just within the last two weeks, students have been making steady progress with this material.
During social studies, fifth graders put the finishing touches on their letters to George Washington. Writing from the perspective of John Adams, students needed to write a persuasive business letter trying to convince the general to take charge of the Continental Army. I very much enjoyed getting to read these. Later this week, we will turn our attention to the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Room 312 also began work on their own literary essay. Students have the option of writing about one of two short stories that were read in class last week. I thought that members of my class did a nice job with their first attempt at this type of writing last week and I am hoping that carries over into this new piece of writing.
Just as a reminder, the fifth grade class will be taking their science MCAS tests on Thursday and Friday of this week. I ask all parents and guardians to help ensure that all students are coming to school on those days in a timely manner, prepared to work. This week and the following week are important ones and I am very confident that all students are capable of doing very well if they are coming to school in the proper mindset. Students should get a good night's sleep and eat a nice breakfast on testing day.
Homework
Math - classify triangles worksheet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Social Studies - students who have not completed their letter to George Washington should work on this tonight at home. There will be an additional 25 minute block tomorrow for students to complete this, but all letters must be finished by tomorrow.
Trivia
Name three things that Ben Franklin invented.
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