Literacy:
I was so impressed with the Biography projects and dioramas – the students did a great job presenting to each other. Well Done Grade 5! – Mrs. Nyyssonen
- Reading: This week in reading Grade 5 will continue on with The Bridge Home – exploring character – how the author will ‘show not tell’ and the major themes. The new list of vocabulary words were given out today (Monday 14th ) – they will study for a test on Thursday.
- Writing: The students are continuing on with their second expository essay on their chosen family. They will follow a research plan and structure in class.
- Grammar: As we continue on with Nouns – Unit 2 – Grade 5 will use common and proper nouns and effectively use nouns in compound sentences.
We will also complete the DRA reading assessment.
Numeracy
- Students will be focusing on comparing and ordering numbers using fractions and decimals.
- We will learn methods of how to convert fractions from improper to mixed and vice versa.
Science
- Students will be finishing part of their study on Rock Cycles, by completing a Venn diagram of their research on origins of rocks (Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic).
- They will also begin learning how these rocks are affected over time through weathering, erosion, and disposition.
Social Studies
- Grade 5 will be completing a poster on India. They will also complete their work on settler life in Cayman.
Bible
- 5A: For Bible this week we will finish our study on Joseph and prepare for an assessment on Thursday.
- 5B: For Bible this week we look at the life of Moses and prepare for an assessment on Thursday.
Homework
Grammar: p. 14, due Wednesday
Spelling: p. 20-22, due Thursday
Numeracy:
Students will be given their Science test results on Tuesday. Please review and return signed by Wednesday.
- Monday: Unfinished class work
- Tuesday: Unfinished class work (Math Connect)
- Wednesday: Comparing and Ordering worksheet
Mid term work ( due on Monday October 28th )
Read to the end of Chapter 22 – write a summary of the main events from this section of the novel.
Reminders
- Spelling Bee, Thursday @ 8:15 in the gym. Congratulations for students who will be participating, we hope parents can make it to help cheer them on!
- Thursday, 1/2 day and finished by 12:30. NO ASC.
- Midterm break! 18th – 25th, enjoy. We’ll see you on Monday, 28th! (:
Weekly Bible Verse
He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed completely the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left. – 2 Kings 22:2