Vocabulary Words for September 24-28

1. multiple- the product of a specific number and another number
1. cheer: Multiples multiply up, up, up! Product answers multiply!
2. example: the multiples of 2 are 2, 4, 6, 8, and so on.
2. factor-numbers multiplied together to give a product
1. cheer: factors...break it down!
2. example: the factors (factor pairs) of 12 are 1 and 12, 2 and 6, and 3 and 4
3. prime-a whole number that has exacly 2 factors (itself and one)
1. cheer: a prime number is great than one, its factors are itself and one!
2. examples: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11
4. composite-a number greater than 1 that has more than 2 factors
1. cheer: composite numbers have company!
2. example: 4 (1,2,4) NOTE: 1 is neither prime or composite
5. factor string-a list of factors
1. example: 24- 2X3X4 (3 long)
6. prime factorization: a list of factors broken down only to PRIME factors (numbers MUST BE GREATER THAN 1)
1. example: 24-2X2X2X3
7. exponent- the small raised number in exponential notation that tells how many times the base is used as a factor.
1. cheer: 5 squared, I said 5X5!; 4 cubed, I said 4X4X4!
2. example: 5 squared = 25; 4 cubed= 64
8. square number- a number multiplied by itself.
1. cheer: square numbers: same columns, same rows!
2. example: 25 is a square number (5x5)
9. square root- a number that when multiplied by itself equals a square number
1. example: 9 is a square root because 3X3 =9
10. rectangular array- a rectangular arrangement of objects inrows and columns so that each row has the same number of objects and each column has the same number of objects.

***Be sure to know how to find the Least common multiple (LCM) and greatest common factor (GCF) for 2 numbers.

5th Grade Homework Newsletter for September 24-28

Thank you to all parents who volunteered last week on our field trip. The children enjoyed learning about our state capitol and made many connections to our government unit in social studies. We hope to see some 5^th grade girls tomorrow night at Girls Reading Night. It begins at 6 p.m. in the gym. It is sure to be a fun time! Fifth graders will continue MAPS testing this week. Keep up the great effort!

Below you will find your homework for the week. You should expect to spend 50 minutes each school night on homework. Everything is due on Friday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J

Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from our Unit 2 in math. Be sure to study the definition and know the “cheers” that go along with the words.  You need to know the definition and be able to give examples or solve. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday.

Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling tests will be on Fridays. This week we will focus frequently misspelled and high-frequency writing words. Be sure you know how to spell these words correctly in your writing too. Here are your 20 words:

1.       president               6. million                                11. experiment                    16. conversation

2.       American               7. science                              12. leaves                              17. transportation

3.       knowledge            8. addition                             13. measure                          18. population

4.       dollars                    9. suddenly                           14. language                         19. liquid

5.       weight                  10. observe                             15. government                   20. community

Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! You should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes each night.

Writing: We will continue to review the “writing tools” vocabulary words from the last 2 weeks. Be able to identify the tools in various texts and use them correctly in your own writing. You will have a quiz on the tools this week as we begin a unit on descriptive writing. You will also have assignments to complete from your “Write Stuff” book.

 

Science: In class, we will continue our FOSS units of study in physical, earth, or life sciences.  For homework, complete worksheet pages 20-21 on animal adaptations. This is due Friday and is for a grade.

Social Studies: In class, we will begin our unit on geography.  Complete worksheet pages 20 &20 to review important map terms. This is due on Friday and will be for a grade.

Math: We will continue to practice multi-digit multiplication using the traditional method. Students should no longer use the lattice method. Automaticity of basic multiplication facts is essential for success so continue to study every night! The Unit 2 Math Test is planned for this Friday. We will learn to multiply with decimals and review for the test. Math homework will be sent home each night to practice concepts learned in class.

Reminders

• Boy's Reading Night is tonight at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there!
• Vocabulary test tomorrow
• Spelling test Thursday
• Field Trip to the Capitol on Thursday
• dress appropriately
• bring a completely disposable sack lunch
• No School Friday
• Girl's Reading Night is next Tuesday at 6 p.m.

I want to brag on all of my students for doing such a wonderful job today on your science mixtures and solutions lab. You all worked very hard as a team and proved you have learned your objectives.

I also want to say CONGRATULATIONS to all students who met his/her goal on the Reading MAPS test today. Keep up the amazing work. Remember, EFFORT CREATES ABILITY!

5th Grade Homework Newsletter for September 17-21

Although this is a shortened school week, it is extremely busy! MAPS testing begins today and will continue throughout next week. Boys, we hope to see you Tuesday night for Reading Night. Girls, your Reading night will be next Tuesday. On Thursday, we will be traveling to Denver to visit the Capitol to coincide with our social studies unit on government. Thank you to all parents who volunteered to chaperone. Any parents who would like to drive themselves and meet us at the capitol are welcome to do so, just be sure to make your child’s teacher aware so we can look for you. Don’t forget to bring a disposable sack lunch and dress appropriately for the weather. Finally, there will be no school for students on Friday. Enjoy your long weekend!

Below you will find your homework for the week. You should expect to spend 50 minutes each school night on homework. Everything is due on Thursday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J

Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the stories we are currently learning in language arts/writing. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.

Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling test will be on Thursday. This week we will focus frequently misspelled words. Be sure you know how to spell these words correctly in your writing too. Here are your 20 words:

1.       very                        6. its                        11. impossible                      16. hopeless

2.       with                        7. It’s                       12. unhappiness                   17. question

3.       I’m                           8. through             13. vacation                          18. hidden

4.       let’s                         9. threw                 14. prettier                           19. winner

5.       that’s                    10. thought             15. independent                  20. another

Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! You should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes each night.

Writing: To practice figurative language, complete worksheet page 80 on onomatopoeia and page 83 on alliteration. This is due Thursday and is for a grade.

 

Science: In class, we will continue our FOSS units of study in physical, earth, or life sciences.  For homework, complete worksheet pages 18-19 on animal migration and adaptations. This is due Thursday and is for a grade.

Social Studies: In class, we will discuss what it means to be a citizen of the United States of America and prepare for our field trip to the Capitol on Thursday.  Complete worksheet pages 18-19 to learn about state government.   This is due on Thursday and will be for a grade.

Math: We will continue to practice multi-digit multiplication using the traditional method. Students should no longer use the lattice method. Automaticity of basic multiplication facts is essential for success so continue to study every night! We will also learn about prime and composite numbers in unit 2. Math homework will be sent home each night to practice concepts learned in class.

Vocabulary Words for September 17-21

 The test on Wednesday will cover last week's words as well as this week's words.

1. transitions- move the reader from one idea to the next (ex: however, finally, first, etc.)

2. leads/hooks-a sentence to grab the auidence's attention and make them want to keep reading (question, dialogue, shocking statement, onomatopoeia)

3. thoughshot-reflective statement or feeling to conclude a paragraph

4. Repetition- ideas or words that repeat throughout a story

5. Thesis/purpose statement- the main idea or reason(s) why you are writing/ususally contains 3 ideas (rule of 3)

6. Dialogue tags- explains who is speaking and how they are saying it (Ms. Reese announced)

7. Power verbs-show ACTION (slithered, jumped, zigzagged)

8. Pun-a play on words (this rocking chair rocks!)

9. Cliché- a phrase that is overused (he ran as fast as a cheetah)

10. Oxymoron- two ideas that are the opposite of each other (good bad girl, cold hot chocoate)

Vocabulary Words for September 10-14

1. homophone-(n.) words that sound the same same, but are spelled differently and mean different things Example: see/sea

    2. homograph-(n.) words that have multiple meanings
        Example: mean (average or not nice)

    3. synonym- (n.) words that mean the same
        Example: enormous/huge
  
    4. antonym-(n.) words that mean the opposite
        Example: left/right

    5. onomatopoeia-(n.) sound words
        Example: BOOM! ZING! BUZZ!

   6. similie-(n.) comparison using "like" or "as"
       Example: her face was as white as a ghost AND He swims like a fish in water

   7. metaphor-(n.) compares 2 people, places or things
       Example: You are a sweettart for doing that for me! AND I'm a tree on the basketball court.

   8. idiom-(n.) a figure of speech or expression/saying that does not really mean what it says
       Example: Go break a leg! AND It's raining cats and dogs.

   9. alliteration-(n.) two or more words written together that begin with the same letter
       Example: Fantastic Feathers AND Arctic Alert

  10. hyperbole-(n.) extreme exaggeration
        Example: The wait in line took forever! I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!

5th Grade Homework Newsletter for September 10-14

We hope everyone has had a chance to read about our upcoming field trip to the Denver State Capitol on September 20. Please return the permission slip by this Thursday.

 Mark your calendars for the following upcoming MAPS testing dates. Students will be assessed in reading, math, and language skills. On those days, please make sure to be well rested, fed, and ready to do your best on the test!

Mrs. Christy: Monday 9/17 (R), Tuesday, 9/18 (M), Monday 9/24 (L)

Ms. Reese: Tuesday 9/18 (R), Monday 9/24 (M), Tuesday 9/25 (L)

Ms. DeBow: Wednesday 9/19 (R), Tuesday 9/25(M), Wednesday 9/26(L)

Finally, get excited for our Boys Reading Night on September 18 from 6-7 p.m. and Girls Reading Night on September 25 from 6-7 p.m. They are sure to be fun-filled events!

Below you will find your homework for the week. You should expect to spend 50 minutes each school night on homework. Everything is due on Friday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J

Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the stories we are currently reading in our literacy textbook. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.

Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling tests will be on Fridays. This week we will focus frequently misspelled words. Be sure you know how to spell these words correctly in your writing too. Here are your 20 words:

1.       almost                    6. always                              11. weather                          16. anyone

2.       wear                       7. probably                           12. whether                          17. getting

3.       where                    8. your                                     13. hole                                18. thought

4.       were                       9. you’re                                 14. whole                             19. terrible

5.       we’re                    10. also                                    15. trouble                           20. wouldn’t

Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! You should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes each night.

Writing: Create a mini poster of an idiom and illustrate the expression. You will select an idiom to describe and illustrate on Monday in class. The poster paper will be provided. You will define what the saying really means, illustrate, and color it. Make it neat and colorful so we can display them in the hallway. This is due on Friday.

 

Science: In class, we will continue our FOSS units of study in physical, earth, or life sciences.  For homework, we will continue our study of biomes. Complete worksheet pages 13-14 on grasslands, prairies and arctic tundra ecosystems to review important concepts. This is due Friday and will be for a grade.

Social Studies: In class, we will continue Chapter 15 on the Bill of Rights. Complete worksheet pages 17 & 22 to review checks and balances and our rights as citizens.  This is due on Friday and will be for a grade

Weekly Newsletter for September 4-7

We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Labor Day weekend. Although this school week is shorter, it will be just as busy! Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming MAPS testing dates. Students will be assessed in reading, math, and language skills. On those days, please make sure to be well rested, fed, and ready to do your best on the test!

Mrs. Christy: Monday 9/17 (R), Tuesday, 9/18 (M), Monday 9/24 (L)

Ms. Reese: Tuesday 9/18 (R), Monday 9/24 (M), Tuesday 9/25 (L)

Ms. DeBow: Wednesday 9/19 (R), Tuesday 9/25(M), Wednesday 9/26(L)

Don’t forget that the Fall Fundraiser packets are due on September 10. Thank you for participating in this event to help our school! Finally, get excited for our Boys Reading Night on September 18 from 6-7 p.m. and Girls Reading Night on September 25 from 6-7 p.m. They are sure to be fun-filled events!

Below you will find your homework for the week. You should expect to spend 50 minutes each school night on homework. Everything is due on Friday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J

Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the stories we are currently reading in our literacy textbook. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.

Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling tests will be on Fridays. This week we will focus frequently misspelled words. Be sure you know how to spell these words correctly in your writing too. Here are your 20 words:

1.       about                      6. usually                               11. something                       16. was

2.       except                    7. no                                       12. sometimes                      17. one

3.       myself                    8.know                                   13. who                                  18. won

4.       then                        9. new                                    14. doesn’t                            19. buy  

5.       what                     10. knew                                  15. didn’t                               20. by

Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! You should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes each night.

Writing: In class, we will continue learning to write short constructed response paragraphs. We will also begin to learn many different “writing tools” to make our writing more descriptive and detailed. We will have a “Vocabulary Parade” on Friday. For homework, prepare your costume to dress like your favorite vocabulary word. (It can be any descriptive word you choose.) Be sure to write your word somewhere on your costume and be ready to explain the meaning of your word to your classmates. The parade will be on Friday at 3 p.m.

 

Science: In class, each fifth grade class will begin new units. Mrs. Christy’s class is studying Earth Science. Ms. Reese’s class is studying physical science. Ms. DeBow’s class is studying Life Science. Complete worksheet pages 9-10 on deserts and tropical rain forest biomes to review important concepts. This is due Friday and will be for a grade.

Social Studies: In class, we will review the History Alive chapter 14 on the Constitution and begin Chapter 15 on the Bill of Rights. We will continue to review the 3 branches of government. Complete worksheet pages5-6 to learn more about Congress/the legislative branch. This is due on Friday and will be for a grade.