READING
We’ve finished Rump! I think every child sat mesmerized and feeling very melancholy as we came to the ending of this enchanting novel. We will now begin working on our book report in class. Please see below for details. Your child was also given a hard copy to bring home and return with your signature.
Dear Students,
For Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin’s book report, you will think about the main characters. Which one is the most interesting to you? On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, you will come to class dressed as the character of your choice from this book!
You will give a presentation to your classmates in which you introduce yourself and describe the main events of the book from your character’s point of view.Example: “Hello! My name is Rump. I am going to tell you about a few of the highlights that happened to me in the book, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin….”
In addition to your presentation,
- You will write (or type) a three-paragraph summary on a piece of lined paper. The paragraphs should be written from the point of view of your character! The first paragraph will tell a summary of the book. Remember, a summary tells about the main idea of the story but does not give away the ending!
- The second paragraph should tell about your favorite part of the book.
- The third paragraph should include the most important lesson/lessons that you learned while reading Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin.
- You may use this paper to help you during your presentation.
- I will be grading you on your written summary of the book as well as your presentation.
* Please note that the written part of this book report project will be worked on in class. You will, however, need to practice your presentation at home.
It is NOT necessary to purchase any items for your costume. You may bring in small props from home, use old clothing, make homemade props, etc.
Be creative in your choice of character, your clothing, and the way you present yourself to your class. Have fun!
GRAMMAR
– Identify prepositions and propositional phrases – Proofread sentences with prepositions – Add prepositional phrases to sentences
– Combine sentences by moving a prepositional phrase
– Use adverbs to change the meaning of a paragraph
- NOTE: Unit 7 – Adverbs test, next Tuesday
- FINAL Grammar Cumulative Test next Wednesday
WRITING
Last week, we brainstormed ideas for our Expository Writing unit. This week, we are officially beginning our research and drafts. Please continue to check in on your child, to see how he/she is doing and how to best assist with research (example, library or book store trips, internet research, etc). If you need any clarification on the topic that your child choose to research, please just send me a quick email.
Numeracy: We have finished review and deepening our understanding of fractions. Students will use that information to learn about decimals in fractions.
Science: As students finish their planet projects at home, in class we will be learning about circuits! This will be a fun week of learning how electricity and various forms come together to create light.
- Planet Project Due: Friday!
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit 4 review and preparation for our test next week.
Homework and Tests
Numeracy
- Tuesday: p. 211 – 212
- Wednesday: Mathletics and Fractions quiz
- Thursday: Mathletics
- Friday: Math test
Science:
- Friday: Study guide. Students will begin a study guide in class and finish on the weekend, to study for their test on Tuesday!
Literacy: Please note that students should also be studying for their final Grammar test and preparing for their Rump presentation.
- Monday: p. 121 and read for 20 minutes, update Padlet
- Tuesday – Thursday: Read 30 minutes and update Padlet
- This is a really good week to make sure they are putting in study time and logging in reading as it’s their last week of library!
Reminders
- Planets Project due Friday
- Fruity Friday, bring $1 for dress down and some goodies!
Bible Verse
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3