6/2/15

Students continued their work with the informational writing unit today. Each member of the class has selected one topic from the Revolutionary War unit that they will be focusing in on in greater detail over the next few weeks. Students will use their library time this week to help to gather sources for this work. I encourage all students to attempt to gather as many resources outside of school as possible to better supplement their writing.

Fifth grade also spent time today reading further into their biographies. Students continue to write summaries explaining what they have learned about their historical figure.


Homework

Math - workbook page 8

Spelling - test on Friday

Blog - If you had been alive during the Revolutionary War time period, would you have sided with the patriots or the loyalists? Explain in a one paragraph essay why you would have chosen one side over the other and give evidence and examples to back up your point of view. (8-10 sentences)

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading


Trivia

What five members made up the Committee of Five that was responsible for the Declaration of Independence?