This is the last week of the third quarter!! All students need to check Educate for any outstanding work. A late grade is far better than a grade of 0.
I will be in for recess this week for anyone that needs to come and complete work.
We have also finished our literature novels and will be testing this week on the books and vocabulary.
5th Grade Weekly assignments
Monday - 300 word literature journal due. This was assigned last Thursday
Tuesday - due Wednesday - New spelling words. Students list of 20
Wednesday - Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe Test - over the book and 10 vocabulary words.
5th grade Language Arts: Literature: We have finished The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. It was awesome and the classes did a great job reading and discussing it. We completed the book, final questions, character sketches and Biblical comparisons last week. We completed vocabulary words on Friday and students took their folders home to study. Monday we will go over a study guide. The test over the book and vocabulary words will be Wednesday, March 7.
We will find some time at the end of next week to watch the movie version of the story. It is very well done, but is rated PG. If you do not want your child watching it, please let me know.
Spelling/Grammar: New spelling words will come out on Tuesday. The next test will be the first of the 4th quarter on March 15. We will return to grammar at the end of this writing unit.
Writing: We have just completed our second graphic organizer for our fantasy story. I will be grading them over the weekend. We will begin our rough drafts this week. We will be writing each day in class. I will let you know when the next deadline approaches.
Social Studies: We have spent this week preparing for our debate. We will do some rehearsing on Monday. Your child may be telling you they need a costume to wear. The actors will need to dress up, but you can use items you have at home to create the character. Others will have a choice to dress up or not.
I believe I posted the dates incorrectly last week on the blog. I apologize.
5 Brown will debate Thursday, March 8 from 8:30-9:30 in the Atrium room.
5 Akerson will debate Friday, March 9 from 8:30-9:30 in the Atrium room.
Sorry for the confusion, it is based on the A/B day schedule. We would love to have parents come and watch this event. Just meet us down in the Atrium room off the church lobby at 8:30 am.
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6th Grade Literature: We have finished the novel portion of our unit. We completed reading Number the Stars. The test over the book content will be Tuesday for A day classes and Wednesday for B day classes. We are going over a study guide with each group and recommending students use it to study. There will be 3 essay questions on the test. We will take the vocabulary part of the test on Thursday - A day and Friday - B day. Students will have next week to complete and look over their words. The vocabulary folder will receive a third quarter grade as well.
We will be watching the movie version similar to the book next week after the tests. We will begin 4th quarter finishing up this unit with a documentary called Paper Clips and a group project. Details to follow.
Blessings on your weekend and the week ahead,
Mrs. Brown
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