Monday, May 9, 2005

Happy Monday! We hope you had a delightful weekend!

Here is what we did today!

Math: We did our last problem set 120. We worked on learning how to multiply mixed numbers. We will have a test on Tuesday.

Reading: In Mrs. D's class we were introduced to our new reading project. It is called "It's Your Choice!" Each student is picking a book to read, and getting it approved. Ask your child to see the packet of information that they received today detailing what is expected of them during this project. The due date for completion of the book and projects is May 23. Thanks for your help!
In Mr. H's class read chapters 17 & 18 in George Washington's Socks.

Spelling: We wrote our words 3 times each. Our list this week is unit 35 Abbreviations. Here are the words: apt., no., qt., in., gal., oz., yd., lb., sq., Gen., ave., wt., yr., co., doz., pkg., amt., pt., hr., ft. This should be an easy spelling week! The spelling book pages 212-213-214-215 are due on Thursday and we will have a pretest on Tuesday!

Science/Health - We began looking at vocabulary for lesson 3 for Chapter 6. We will continue discussing this lesson on Tuesday.

Social Studies - Continued the video on the Revolutionary War today we watched about the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

English -The students are writing a letter/essay concerning their experiences in the 5th grade. They are writing these to the current 4th graders. This is to be 5 paragraph essay/letter with the following criteria: 1st paragraph - Introduction of self and paper
2nd -4th paragraphs - three topics/events that happen in 5th grade that you liked or disliked and that you want to share with the 4th graders.
5th paragraph - conclusion (wish them well etc.)
The rough draft is due at the end of class Tuesday, and we will then edit and rewrite the essay/letters later in the week. Final copies will be due on Monday.

Have a great day!