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Epic Reading

Dear Parents,
In case students do not have a reading book – please use this website as it contains books they can use on line. Also please have the students log on and click on their name as myself and Ms Jorge will be using this in the future to assign some reading tasks.
Please go to
www.getepic.com/students
enter the class code – hma6183
then students can click on their name to start reading.

As usual any problems please feel free to email us,
Happy Reading !

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Homework and Objectives: January 6th- 10th

Hello! Welcome back and a happy new year to you and yours. We hope you had a wonderful break and holiday being able to spend some quality time with family and friends and ringing in the new year.

Lots ahead, so be on the look out!

Literacy

Reading – students will begin the new novel ‘Tuck Everlasting’ by Natalie Babbitt. We will examine the first 5 chapters looking at setting, characters and comprehension skills.

Writing – We will finish off our work on narrative writing with a review and study of creating characters and plot.

Grammar – As we continue on with Verbs – students will study irregular verbs, verb phrases with have and using teach, learn, let, leave correctly.

Numeracy

This week we will be reviewing our skills for practical problems and combining all operations; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. We will also be using decimals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

Science

This week we will be continuing our study on energy transfer and force. Understanding what causes force and changes in motion.

Social Studies

As we continue on with the Natural Environment of Cayman unit students will look at the dangers to Coral Reefs and how to protect them, also how the beaches are threatened, how we use them and how we can protect them.

  • In Map Skills – we will be reading a route map.

Bible 

Students will study the life of Deborah – how she judged, encouraged and praised.

As we reflect on her life we will also see how God helps us today.

Homework 

Literacy

Spelling – Students received a spelling sheet today and the activities are due on Friday.

Grammar – Tuesday –  Workbook Pg 60

                    Thursday – Workbook Pg 62

Numeracy

Monday – Mathletics: Are You Ready?

Tuesday – Mathletics: Decimal place value

Wednesday – Decimals with addition and subtraction

Thursday – Decimals with multiplication and division

Science

Tuesday – Given an Energy Transfer packet. DUE: Tuesday, 14th January

  • Work on a page each night
  • Bring to class each day, it can be worked on when finishing other classwork

Project to note: Students will be given a rubric and informational sheet on an energy transfer project for the quarter this week. More information to follow.

Announcements 

Friday, 10th: Dress down (Cancer) $1 and Fruity Friday! 

Keep in mind . . .

Friday, 24th: Half day

Monday, 27th: Heroes’ Day – NO SCHOOL

Friday, 31st: Sports Day – Truman Bodden

Weekly Bible Verse 

It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. Hebrews 11:23

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Weekly Objectives and Homework: November 25 – 29th

Hello! Thank you to those who were able to attend parent conferences, and students who braved it themselves! ;). We hope you all have a wonderful week and for those celebrating Thanksgiving, have a great evening celebrating togetherness, family, friends, and community.

Literacy

  • Reading – we will begin a new Storytown unit with a short story titled The Night of San Juan
  • Grammar – we will look at Main verbs, Helping Verbs and Linking Verbs
  • Writing – students will complete their fiction narrative writing

Numeracy

  • Students will review their skills in addition, subtraction, and multiplication and apply them to practical problems.
  • We will review how to multiply multiple digits; 2 by 1 digit, 3 digits by 1, 4 digits by 1, 2 digits by 2 digits. (column method)

Science

  • Students will learn to use their understanding of energy forms to compare and contrast how they are transformed and how they are converted.

Social Studies

  • Students will complete a Unit 2 Test  and work on Figuring distance in Maps

Homework

Literacy

  • Monday – Spelling Lesson 6 pages due Friday
  • Tuesday – Grammar workbook Pg 40
  • Thursday – Grammar workbook Pg 42  

Numeracy

  • Monday – Practical problems in composition book (+ and -). Due Tuesday
  • Tuesday – Mathletics, addition and subtraction logic problems. Due Friday                    We will review how to access these in class.
    • Totally Magic Grid and Navigate the Number Maze.
  • Wednesday – Column Multiplication, due Thursday   (Due to field trip, students lost class time). Homework is cancelled for now and will be moved to another day. 
  • Thursday – Study for test on Friday. Finish work that was started in class.                                         Practical problems and multiplication work in composition book.
    • 3-4, Skills Practice (#10-16 and #29-30)
    • Practical problems (5 problems to complete)

Science: Assigned on Friday from last week, due Monday. 

  • Science Video Activity:
    • Students will choose ONE topic for the videos
    • Write a paragraph:
      1. What did you learn about?
      2. Did anything surprise you?
      3. What is a fact you enjoy the most from the video?
      4. Do you have any questions about that form of energy?
      5. Was your KWL question answered?

Videos:

  1. Mechanical: https://youtu.be/Omt6vOpc_UQ 
  2. Electrical: https://youtu.be/Uf76pThNXZc 
  3. Light: https://youtu.be/d65mdTJaJTI
  4. Thermal (Extended) : https://youtu.be/gNM_9etcJT0 and https://youtu.be/f1eAOygDP5s
  5. Sound (Intro video and lesson): https://youtu.be/HblEhc0gses and  https://youtu.be/NygthknRzqk

Tests

  1. Friday – Addition and Subtraction practical problems. POST PONED till Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Due to multiple lessons being missed this week

Reminders/Announcements

  1. Field trip on Wednesday, $8 cost from 8:30 – 10:30-45 at Mission House in Bodden Town
  2. Half day, Thursday for Thanksgiving: ASC available
  3. Monday 2nd December – Christmas Concert – students are to wear red or white tops and jeans
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Numeracy Resources

Hello!

This space will be continuously updated with numeracy resources. From videos, games, helpful articles/websites, and relevant to class topics. Enjoy!

Websites

  1. Education.com: Games, practice problems, activities. https://www.education.com 
  2. Nrich: Go to ‘Primary pupils’, there are articles for students to read, investigative activities, games, and online games. https://nrich.maths.org 
  3. Topmarks: games for individuals and groups. https://www.topmarks.co.uk
  4. Jeopardy labs: Great way for fun review with friends at home or family. There are premade jeopardy games for a variety of topics and subjects. https://jeopardylabs.com
  5. Quizizz: Variety of free quizzes and levels to practice with different subjects and topics, all premade. https://quizizz.com
  6. We Are Teachers: Articles, games, activities. https://www.weareteachers.com
  7. Mathletics: www.mathletics.com , go to ‘Explore’ and students can attempt problem solving activities or games.

Websites for additional Practice

These site will contain a variety of practice problems in all areas of numeracy.

  1. Common Core: www.commoncoreworksheets.com  a variety of topics for numeracy for extra practice, studying, and subjects! (social studies, science, language arts, and writing)
  2. Worksheets to use as reference for studying: https://www.dadsworksheets.com this is a great site just to look up additional problems to practice.
  3. Education.com: Games, practice problems, activities. https://www.education.com 
  4. Math Aids: Has many practice problems in all numeracy topics. http://www.math-aids.com
  5. Numeracy and Literacy worksheets for review and additional practice.  https://www.superteacherworksheets.com

Number Sense

Place Value

Place Value review: https://youtu.be/T5Qf0qSSJFI

Decimal place value: https://youtu.be/KG6ILNOiMgM

Rounding decimals: https://youtu.be/m41qWPjSUdw

Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Decimals 

Comparing Fractions: https://youtu.be/KNdUJQ_qd4U

Mixed numbers to improper fractions: https://youtu.be/shpf9krdXQQ

Improper fractions to mixed numbers: https://youtu.be/shpf9krdXQQ

Fractions

Games

  1. https://www.weareteachers.com/fraction-games/

Adding and Subtracting unlike denominators

  1. https://youtu.be/pZEmFSP3Z0I – MathAntics

Multiplying Fractions

  1. https://youtu.be/qmfXyR7Z6Lk  – MathAntics
  2. https://youtu.be/CcDGRLosAf0 – Numberock

Simplifying Fractions

  1. https://youtu.be/AtBUQH8Tkqc   – MathAntics

Adding and Subtracting Mixed numbers

  1. https://youtu.be/pynfj2bYRms

Division

Long division: https://youtu.be/KGMf314LUc0   (Math Antics – complete lesson)

Long division with remainders: https://youtu.be/HdU_rf7eMTI (Math Antics – complete lesson)

Long division: https://youtu.be/CcGB39f66RY (Numberock, fun song)

Computation and Estimation 

Practical Problems 

Method: U.P.S.C

U = Understand

  • Do I know what the problem is asking?
  • What are the key numbers and words?

P = Plan

  • What strategies or methods can I use? (Do I need to make a chart or draw a model to help?)

S = Solve

  • Take your plan and solve
  • Show your work

C = Check

  • Does your answer make sense?
  • Can you explain it?
  • Are your calculations complete?

Single step practical problems: https://youtu.be/5g3idxkYipU – a good way to review our method *slightly different terms but same explanation like our UPSC method!

Multistep practical problems: https://youtu.be/N_8srGGX0kk – more detailed and looking at how to break down a problem with multiple steps. Same channel from Single step practical problems, so slightly different terms but explains it the same way we discuss our method of UPSC.

Decimals

Multiplying – Beginning steps with regrouping: https://youtu.be/LWaNIb6r868

Multiplying – More depth, found at minute 3:46: https://youtu.be/kwh4SD1ToFc  *Covers all decimal arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

Multiplying song for steps – https://youtu.be/nHg4RVqQ12E

Division – Step by step, mentioned in previous Math Antics video, found at minute 7:54 : https://youtu.be/kwh4SD1ToFc

Division – Another option, step by step: https://youtu.be/HlEx1TN-dqY

Order of Operation 

Measurement and Geometry

Time

  1. www.roomrecess.com – Play ‘Time Hunter’
  2. https://www.mathgames.com/time – Grade 4 and Grade 7
  3. https://www.math-play.com/time-games.html 

Length, Mass, Liquid Volume – Metric Units

  1. Numerock – Reminder of Metric Units

https://youtu.be/djTNUp4XIRo

2. https://www.mathgames.com/grade5  – Geometry and Measurement sections

Diameter, Radius, Chord, and Circumference of a circle

  1. Diameter and Radius of a circle

2. Chord in a circle

 

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14th – 17th October: Objectives and Homework

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

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30th September – 4th October: Objectives and Homework

Literacy 

Reading:

  • In  Reading we will starting our Global Read Aloud novel ‘The Bridge Home’ by Padma Venkatraman, students will be exploring the setting.

    We will be connecting with a class in Winnipeg, Canada through a shared Padlet and a google hangout.

Writing:

  • In Writing students will be working on the structure of an expository  essay and will be have some class time to help with writing their ‘Biography of a Remarkable Person’.

Grammar:

  • In Grammar students will review run-on sentences

Numeracy:

  • Students will be reviewing their quiz and make corrections
  • Review concepts of place value
  • Students will take a quiz. Then take home and be signed by parents then returned the next day. This is an opportunity for parents to see how their child is doing at the beginning of the quarter.
  • We will continue with number sense and review equivalent decimals and fractions.

Science:

  • We will continue observations of students oreo models, descriptions on Earth’s layers and plate tectonics.
  • Students will also learn how the geospheres are connected and impact earth’s surface.

Social Studies:

  • This week in Social Studies we will look at slavery and emancipation

Bible:

  • We will continue to look at the life of Joseph and the theme of forgiveness.

Homework and Assessments 

Literacy:

  • Spelling pages 16-18
  • Grammar pg. 17 – TUESDAY
  • DRA Reading Assessment this week
  • Unit 1 test – THURSDAY

Numeracy:

  • Place Value review test – on Wednesday. Students will take home test on Thursday, must return Friday with a parent signature.
  • Mathletics: Place Value, Tuesday and Thursday 

Social Studies:

  • Assessment on how to use directions on a map

Science:

  • Quizizz on scientific method

Reminders and Events 

  1. Friday, 4th October: Dress Down and Fruity Friday! Grade 5 will be selling for FF. Please consider donating healthy snacks that can be sold for class fundraising. This money goes towards field trips, bus expenses, and special class events.
  2. Sunday, 6th is Education Sunday! It’s a great opportunity for students to perform, families to connect with the FBC family and join our potluck after service. Hope to see you there! Service is at 10:30am, Ms. Janelle will give students a specific time for arrival.

Weekly Bible Verse

‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6

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September 9 – 13th Objectives and Homework

One week down and we are now beginning to dig into our curriculum! Here’s the rundown for the week. We know there have been some delays on emails reaching you, so we apologize for that inconvenience and hope you still check in on the blog till that is fixed. For those that ARE reading, please keep close attention for a question you’ll be asked, which you’ll answer to Mrs. Nyyssonen. That tells us who has been keeping themselves updated! 😉 …. On another note, I (Mrs. Jorge) just wanted to remind you of the email sent from Mrs. Durksen and appreciate your prayers at this time. I will see you all on Monday. <3 

Literacy: 

  • Spelling words with short vowel patterns and vocabulary words from our short story.
  • Reading – a short story titled ‘Rope Burn’ and extracts from Roald Dahl – James and the Giant Peach
  • Focus Skill – Plot – Conflict and Resolution
  • Writing – we will begin to plan and discuss a layout for an Expository piece of writing using a 5 paragraph structure, also students will write a paragraph from a daily prompt
  • Grammar skills  – Four kinds of sentences and a review of subjects and predicates

Numeracy:

  • This week we will review our knowledge of place value from grade 4 and move on to rounding numbers with decimals to the nearest whole number, tenths or hundreths. 
  • Students will also review equivalent fractions and use that information to compare and list least to greatest and greatest to least. 

Science:

  • We will begin our first topic, Earth Science! We will begin with understanding the Earth’s core and it’s layers. Then learn how the Earth’s movement is affected by tectonic plates. 

Social Studies:

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  • Students will complete a Cayman Islands Fact File and look at the explorers that discovered the ‘New World’.
  • Students will also begin to examine various types of maps.

Bible:

  • Abraham Trust and Obeys – we will examine Abraham’s journey and see how the life of Isaac foreshadows the life of Jesus.

Are you paying attention?! …

Name a conflict and resolution you’ve read in a story or saw in a movie. * share with Mrs. Nyyssonen at school!

Homework 

Spelling: pages 4 -6, due Friday 

Grammar: Workbook 

  • Page 2, due Wednesday
  • Page 3, due Friday

Reading: Each day for 20 Minutes 

Numeracy: Practice time tables 5 – 10 min a night.                           Mathletics will be available for homework by next week

  • Drills independently or with family
  • Multiplication.com 
  • Mathgames.com 

Reminders

Friday:

  • Dress Down $1 – Bahama’s relief fund through Samaritans Purse 
  • Fruity Friday, if you’d like a snack, bring some extra change!
  • Roald Dahl Day – be on the look out for some interesting characters!

Weekly Bible Verse

When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, ‘The Lord – He is God! The Lord – He is God!’ 1 Kings 18:39 

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Numeracy and Science (11/06 – 14/06)

Numeracy

Tuesday – Recap transformations / Prime and composite numbers

Wednesday – Test (Types of angles / Types of triangles / Transformations)

Thursday – Review of test

Friday – Transformations Challenge (Tangram)

Science

Tuesday – Textbook assessment

Wednesday – Sound Energy, sound waves and sound transmission

Friday – Test (Sound Energy / Sound waves/ Sound transmission)

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Numeracy and Science (03/06 – 07/06)

Numeracy

Monday – Friday test review / Lines, points, rays and line segments review

Tuesday – Continue with types of triangles

Wednesday – Transformations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J166-6BUR9s

Thursday – Transformations

Friday – Factoring (Prime and Composite numbers)

Science

Monday – Overview of Rock Cycle and review homework quiz from last week.

Tuesday / Wednesday – Sound Energy, sound waves and sound transmission

Friday – Test (Rock Cycle / Type of Rocks)

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Numeracy and Science (27/05 – 31/05)

Numeracy:

Monday – Volume of a rectangular prism

Tuesday – Types of Angles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxYIZyC4_v8

Wednesday – Types of Triangles

Thursday – Times tables Championship / Maths games

Friday – Test

  • Parts of a circle
  • Perimeter of shapes
  • Area of squares and rectangles

Science

Monday – The Rock Cycle / Properties of Minerals

Tuesday – How do rocks form? / How do rocks change?

Wednesday – Class quiz