Week of February 4, 2019
This week in 5th grade we will be learning…
Language Arts: This week students will learning about argumentative writing. While, they are reading each student will focus on a specific reading strategy (main idea, story elements, sequence of events, and parts of speech). During Daily 5 students will continue practicing Daily 5 procedures and focus on learning about various strategies that will help make them better readers. We will be focusing on QAR strategies to help them answer comprehension questions. In writing we will be focusing on writing an argumentative piece on school uniforms. Students will have to read an informational article set to their level on Freckle.com (same login and password as the math) with guided reading questions everyday. Students will be completing prepdog practice everyday at home.
Math: This week we will continue learning about fractions and analyzing data using line plots. Students will practice in class and at home.
Science: We will be learning about life Science and focusing on organisms and food chains.
- What is a food chain?
- What does an organism eat?
- What is the organism eaten by?
- Why do scientists use the scientific method?
Social Studies: We will begin learning about the American Revolution. Research these questions with your child.
- What led to the American Revolution?
- Who were the key players in the American Revolution and why were they important?
Important Dates
February 6, 2019 Late Start
February 14, 2019 Half Day
February 15-18, 2019 No school Mid-winter break
February 19, 2019 School Resumes
Important Reminders
Please send a healthy snack with your child every day we have a late lunch. Our class is in need of tissues and Clorox wipes.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at anytime (chamsef@dearbornschools.org).
Thank you,
Fatima Chamseddine