Wow the season of Fall is fast approaching and we have been keeping very busy in 5th grade! Here are a few lines of what's been going on.. and what's going to happen!
Reading: We are just finishing up Theme 1: Nature's Fury. We have read nonfiction and realistic fiction stories about natural disasters. We will be taking our Theme test next week before jumping into Theme 2: Give it All You've Got.
Math: Chapter 1 is coming to a close and we are going to be having our chapter 1 test on whole numbers and decimals. We have learned how to write whole numbers and decimals in standard form, expanded form, and word form. We also refreshed our memory in adding and subtracting both whole numbers and decimals. Finally we compared and ordered all the numbers. In chapter 2 we will be multiplying and dividing with whole numbers and decimals. Parents please continue to practice simple multiplication drills with your child each night. For chapter 2 it is vital for students to know how to multiply simple digits in order to grasp the concept of multiplying 1 digit times 2 digits, and 2 digits times 2 digits. Help me help your child by continuing the classroom learning at home. We are still continuing with our fluency drills (Monkey Island Math) in school, but many students are still stuck on the 3's and 4's of multiplying.
Writing: Whew... we have been super busy in this class! We have been continuing with our spelling words each week and the students have been doing very well. Parents remember that all spelling tests happen on Wednesday. Also, each Wednesday students receive their new words. They are to complete 5 times each for homework each Wednesday night. Then they will have 3 practice book pages. Except for October 2, 2008, all spelling tests will be in your child's "Thursday Folder". I was out on Oct. 1, 2008 and was unable to grade those tests. I will be sending them home on Friday, October 3.
Along with spelling we have been learning about conjunctions, singular and plural nouns, compound sentences and so much more!
I hope that all is going well for everyone. I just want everyone to know to keep checking their child's agenda each night for homework assignments! As always, if anyone needs to be in touch with me, please email me at jcobble@pca.k12.de.us
Thank you for all that you do!
Take Care~
Mrs. Cobble
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