3/28/24

The fifth graders looked at some examples of informational writing this week. As we move into April, the kids are going to be working on informational writing pieces in earnest. Each of the kids will select a topic pertaining to the Revolutionary War and they will start researching that topic. 

I hope everyone has a nice holiday weekend.

3/27/24

The fifth graders took part in a zoom presentation with the Gibbs language teachers this morning. Each of the teachers shared important information about their respective classes so the incoming sixth graders will be fully informed as to the choice that they make. We ended the time together with some questions.

During math class, we continued our important work of multiplying fractions by both fractions and mixed numbers. Tomorrow, we are going to end the week with a March Madness tournament to crown a champion for our decimal compare game.

Homework

Math - finish workbook page 447, if not done in class

3/26/24

We are going to spend some time over the next few days looking at poems in ELA class. The kids will be exposed to different forms of poetry and will look to respond to some questions pertaining to the poems. We began that work this morning.

Our social studies time was spent exploring the French and Indian War and how that conflict would lead to the Revolutionary War. 

3/25/24

The last week of April is going to see the kids select a novel to work with in their fantasy book groups. They are also going to start their Revolutionary War unit in social studies and writing. It's going to be a busy week, but a productive week.

3/22/24

We previewed our final unit of study for reading this morning. Our fantasy unit will see the kids working with a title or series to explore some common themes and elements of theses popular stories. The fifth graders are excited to get going with this unit.

My compliments for all of the students for completing and turning in their math homework.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

3/21/24

We continued to work with multiplying fractions by whole numbers during math class this morning. Impressive to see the kids carrying over knowledge from prior lessons into this new unit. 

Homework

Math - decimal worksheet due on Friday 3/22

3/20/24

The first few lessons in unit seven will see the fifth graders multiplying fractions by whole numbers using visual representations. Today was a nice introduction to this material and the work will be ongoing throughout the next two weeks. 

Homework

Math - decimal worksheet due on Friday 3/22

3/19/24

We wrapped up unit six during our math time this morning. The fifth graders did an excellent job on yesterday's assessment. We ended the decimal unit by working on some multi step word problems.

This afternoon the fifth graders met with their second grade book buddies to do some reading.

Homework

Math - decimal worksheet due on Friday 3/22

3/18/24

This week we are going to do some preparing for the ELA MCAS which is coming up in April. The fifth graders will have some time to familiarize themselves with the testing website. They are also going to work through the questions of a practice test.

We began this new week with an assessment during math class. This quiz will serve as a indication how the fifth graders are doing with their adding and subtracting of decimals. We are going to conclude unit six later this week.

3/15/24

We began our final trimester today. During math class, the fifth graders took part in one final lesson that saw them solving addition and subtraction of decimal word problems. On Monday, we will take our final assessment of unit six.

The kids were also able to get a significant amount of work done on their 13 colonies projects. Excellent teamwork the last two days. We will look to have all groups done by Tuesday of next week.

Have a nice weekend.

3/14/24

In the afternoon, groups continued to work on their 13 colonies posters. The last two weeks saw the fifth graders collecting information from various sources on graphic organizers. We are looking to have each of the five groups finish their projects by next week.

3/12/24

The final few writers finished their conferences today. Each of the members of A303 has now published their opinion writing pieces. These turned out great. Later this week the kids will receive a copy to take home that has a graded rubric attached.

3/11/24

We began the new week by taking part in a series of science experiments with a representative from the Discovery Museum in Action. The fifth graders worked in small groups to cycle through a series of interesting hands-on activities pertaining to states of matter. They enjoyed this a great deal and learned a lot. Thank you to the parent volunteers for their help this morning.

This afternoon, during math class the fifth graders continued to work to add decimals. We looked to create word problems to match each of the addition problems.

3/8/24

This week saw many of the fifth graders cross the finish line with their opinion writing pieces. It has been excellent getting to hold individual writing conferences with each of the writers. The pieces are detailed and contain passion and energy. The kids should feel proud of their efforts. We will look to have everyone finish up in the middle of next week.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

3/7/24

Today we began exploring addition and subtraction of decimals in earnest during math class. These next batch of lesson will see the fifth graders refining their strategies when comparing the values of decimal amounts. 

On Monday the 12th, the kids will take part in a states of matter series of science experiments put on by the Discovery Museum. This is usually a highlight of the year for fifth grade students.

Homework

Math - workbook pages 384 and 385, due Friday 3/8

3/6/24

We took our first assessment in our decimal unit this morning during math class. After that was completed that kids partnered up to play a new decimal game.

Homework

Math - workbook pages 384 and 385, due Friday 3/8

3/5/24

We spent one final day in math class getting ready for tomorrow's assessment. The fifth graders represented decimals values on both grids and number lines and then compared different values. It certainly seems as if all of the fifth graders are in a good frame of mind heading into this test.

In the afternoon, the members of A303 were able to share their almost completed non-fiction book projects with their second grade book buddies. The younger kids were also able to share a recent piece of work with their older buddies. These projects are coming along nicely and we will look to have all of the fifth graders across the finish line next week.

As a reminder, the book fair starts tomorrow.

Homework

Math - workbook pages 384 and 385, due Friday 3/8

3/4/24

The next two weeks will be important ones for the fifth graders. All of the members of A303 will finish their opinion writing pieces and their nonfiction book projects by next Friday. Today was an opportunity for a few more writer's conferences to take place as well as peer edits. The kids will have an opportunity to share their nearly finished book projects with their book buddies tomorrow.

As a reminder, the book fairs begins this Wednesday in the school library.

3/1/24

The month of March saw the fifth graders once again turn their attention to their writing. Conferences are ongoing. Many students are refining certain areas of their drafts while others have moved into an animal research project concerning adaptations. 

Next week, the fifth graders will be able to share their almost completed nonfiction Google Slide presentations with their second grade book buddies.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend.