5th Grade Homework Newsletter for January 14-18

We hope everyone is staying warm in this FREEEZING weather! Just a few reminders this week:

·         MAPS testing will continue this week and next.

·         The multicultural fair will be on January 17 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. here at BTE.

·         No school on Monday, January 21 to celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  

Below you will find your homework for the week. 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 Treasure’s reading textbook from the stories Environmental Dangers (p. 316) and The Place to Be (p. 328).   Study the definition and the part of speech. The test will be on Friday.

Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. The spelling test will be Friday. This week we will focus on words that have the VCC/CV, VC/CCV, and V/V patterns.

1.      athlete             6. peom                       11. duet               16.inspect                  21. trial

2.      control             7. cruel                          12. riot                 17. create                     22. hundred

3.      poet                 8. kingdom                   13. kitchen           18. children             23. lion

4.      monster           9. pilgrim                       14. English           19. pumpkin          24. diet

5.      halfway           10. complete                15. giant               20. mushroom

Reading: You should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes each night. Short, leveled readers may be sent home for fluency and comprehension practice.  In class, we will focus on non-fiction text features, main idea, and supporting details using our Treasure’s book.  

Writing: In class and at home, we will continue drafting and revising the SIX paragraphs of the city research paper. Please look at the calendar in the green packet.

·         The bibliography is due Tuesday, January 15.

·         The FINAL COPY (including bibliography) is due Friday, January 18.

·         The Poster and speech are due Tuesday, January 22.

Science: In class, we will begin a new FOSS unit of study in physical, earth, or life sciences. For homework, complete the review packet which is due Friday.

Social Studies: In class, we will continue the lessons in the History Alive textbook.  

Math: We will begin Unit 6 on geometry concepts. Math homework each night will reinforce concepts from class.