November 17th

SPELLING

Barber: New words given today.

* TEST ON THURSDAY

Brazier: Spelling Games

* TEST ON ALL 25 Commonly Misspelled Words ON FRIDAY

Martinez:

* TEST ON FRIDAY

MATH

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

Brazier - Switch 1: Probability Challenges.

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier - Switch 2: Strand 2 Test.

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 1: Math Puzzles.

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2: Strand 2 Test.

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

SCIENCE

Barber Switch 1 and 2: Introduction to seasons. Video and notes.

Kornas Switch 1 and 2: Introduction to seasons.  Video and vocab.

ASK* “Why do we have the different seasons?” Answer: The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

HOMEWORK: VOCABULARY, 5 WORDS.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers use precise words.”

Brazier: “Readers revisit past entries, ‘mining for gold.’”

* HOMEWORK: EXTEND AN ENTRY: “Pull & Polish.” DUE TOMORROW.

Kornas: “Readers use precise, exact words to describe characters and their actions.”

Martinez: “Readers pay attention to the way other characters treat the main character to learn more.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: PN checklist: Comparing first on demand to most recent. Looking to determine if we wrote a proper beginning.  

Brazier: “Writers know the difference between summarizing and storytelling.”

* HOMEWORK: SHARE YOUR WRITING PIECE WITH MR. B VIA GOOGLE DRIVE IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE SO.

Kornas: “Writers include the internal story for each character.”

Martinez: “Writers add sensory details to storytell a personal narrative rather than summarize it.”