MATH
Barber- Fraction Sentences SG pg 72 & 73. We are building background knowledge of the fraction pieces and what a ‘whole’ is. Ask your child about the denominator and numerator. Ask what role they play in the the ‘whole’ and a fraction. DPP’s are expected to be completed in school and at home!
Brazier- CFP. Introduction to Equivalent Fractions.
Kornas - Wholes and Parts Worksheet.
HOMEWORK FOR ALL 5th GRADERS: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY. Note this will be the final Weekly Review of the first trimester.
SWITCHES
Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier): “Readers develop theories about the character(s) they’re closely studying.”
ASK YOUR FIFTH GRADER: What is an emerging theory that you have about the character you’re studying during reading workshop? What is a theory that your class is developing about Gilly Hopkins, the main character of your class’ shared read aloud?
Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): Took Moon Phases/Eclipse Test
Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): Speed sort words and do a word hunt. SPELLING TEST NEXT WEEK. Students should be review sort rules 3-5/ week to prepare for the upcoming tests. Weekly homework is a responsibility. Students will not be reminded daily to do this.
Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): None, spelling day.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
BARBER: Free Write Friday!
BRAZIER: “Writers don’t just ‘slap on’ a title.”
HOMEWORK: ELECTRONICALLY SHARE WITH MR. BRAZIER YOUR “PUBLISHED” PERSONAL NARRATIVE. DUE TUESDAY (11/19/13)
KORNAS: Free Write Friday!
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