October 27th

MATH

Link to the Student Guide (mathematics textbook): http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

Brazier - Switch 1: Mom & Pop Multiplication. “Sum Probability,” a multi-step math problem.   

*CFP #2 TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier - Switch 2: Drawing area models to scale. Comparing “Mom & Pop” and “Partial Product.” Lunchtime study session.  

*CFP #1 RE-TAKE TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 1: Drawing area models to scale. Lunchtime study session.

*CFP #1 RE-TAKE TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

*DPP A-V DUE FRIDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2:  Introduction of area model.  Lunchtime study session.

*CFP #1 RE-TAKE TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

* DPP A, E, G, H,  I   DUE FRIDAY.

SOCIAL STUDIES

See your fifth grader’s planner for a link to the textbook.

Barber Switch 1 and 2: Complete 3.4 & 3.5 organizer.

Kornas Switch 1 and 2: Completed “Characteristics of Cultural Regions” long sheet of paper.  

HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR CH. 3 TEST WEDNESDAY

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers step inside and outside their characters.”

Brazier: We began a new unit today entitled “Character Study.” “Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

Kornas: “Readers notice characters choices and actions and what that reveals about them.”

Martinez: “Readers step inside and outside of a story to learn more about characters.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers use vivid images.” Making a mental movie using words.

Brazier: “Writers ‘borrow’ from other writers.”

*ASK: “Name something you’ve ‘borrowed’ in one of your personal narratives.”

Kornas: Pull and Polish assessment

Martinez: “Writers think about the message they want to convey to the reader.”