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 5th 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.
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