Month: January 2019

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

It has been a busy and productive week in Grade 5.

In Literacy we have started the class novel and comprehension booklets. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit. The class have continued on with the Verb unit in grammar and have completed writing adverts and descriptions using verb tenses correctly. For the next 3 weeks the students will have spelling lists and vocabulary lists that go with the novel instead of the usual spelling book words to study.     

I enjoyed looking at the Flora and Fauna projects turned in today. We continue on with the Natural Environment and a study of Maps in Social Studies.  

Numeracy:

3 Quizzes using the Quizizz App

Equivalent Fractions

#1 – 818820

#2 – 708649

Times Tables (Timed quiz)

#1 – 613024

Quizzes close on 25/01 at 8am

Next week – Test (Wed 30/01)

• Comparing equivalent fractions
• Improper fractions to mixed numbers
• Mixed numbers to improper fractions
• Adding and subtracting like and unlike denominators

We introduced our students to the Quizizz app last term. It is a fantastic application which can be used to test a student’s ability or knowledge in various subjects. The app also allows me to set a quiz which can be completed at home for homework. You will need to download the app onto your phone or tablet. If you are unable to do so, I can print the test out for you. (There will be charges if you use your mobile data.)

Please follow the following steps: (App and Web browser)

App: 

1.    Download the free Quizizz app from your app store.

iPhone / iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quizizz-student/id1160249042?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quizizz_mobile&hl=en

2.    Once you’ve downloaded the app, launch the app and you will be greeted by the home screen. Press where it says “6-digit code”.

3.    Enter the game code that I have given your child. I will either email you / write it on the homework board or load it onto the blog. This code will change for every quiz.

4.    Once you’ve entered the game code, press “Proceed”.

5.    Enter your child’s name. First name and first letter of their surname (Wendy B). Press “Join Game” and then “Start” when they are ready to begin. Some quizzes will have timed questions.

6.    The quiz will be multiple choice. Once they’ve selected the answer, they will be told if they are right or wrong. After each question,the correct answer will be displayed. (The time bar is the coloured bar at the top)

7.    At the end of the game, they will receive a summary and can press on “Review Questions” to see where they went wrong.

8.    To exit the quiz, press the “X” in the top right hand corner. I will receive all the results and be able to see how they performed. For some quizzes, the learners will see a leader board and where they finished in the class.

Web Browser:

If you can’t download the app, your child can complete the quiz on a computer. Click on the link below, enter the game code and their name.

https://quizizz.com/join

If you need any help, please let me know. (This is also not a reason for them to be given a mobile or tablet for their birthdays)

Happy Friday and Welcome to Term 2 !

We have settled back into the routine and have been working hard this week.

In reading the students have studied tall tales and a non fiction piece. We will start our new class novel in 2 weeks.

In writing they have been working on an opinion essay.

In Social Studies we continue on with The Natural Environment in Cayman – the students have been assigned a mini project due on the 25^th January to research a local plant and animal.