November 11 - 15
Quarter 1 Report Cards mailed home Thurs.
Quarter 2 Class Schedule 2019.doc
Monday
Novel Study: The Power of Un (Chapt. 9 - 10)
Power of Un Project Directions.docx
Classwork: Begin rough draft of Book Blurb.
Homework:
- Finish rough draft of Book Blurb. Due Tues.
- Create rough sketch of Book Cover.
Tuesday
Novel Study: The Power of Un (Chap. 11)
Classwork: Edit, revise, and rewrite Book Blurb.
Homework:
- Finish final draft of Book Blurb.
- Continue to work on Book Cover.
Wednesday
Novel Study: The Power of Un (Chap. 12 - 13)
Classwork: Write an Epilogue
Homework:
- Edit, revise, and rewrite a final draft of Epilogue.
- Finish Book Cover. Staple together: Cover, Blurb, and Epilogue.
- Practice reading Epilogue aloud.
Thursday
Power of Un Project Due
PreviLearn: Grade 5 - Form B - Literature (Classwork Grade)
Homework: Practice reading Epilogue aloud.
Friday
Power of Un Project Presentations
Power of Un Project Scoring Rubric.xlsx
November 4 - 8
Monday
Fresh Read: Fluency Quiz
Novel Study: Chap. 1 - 8 Comprehension Check
IF YOU OWN HEADPHONES/EARBUDS,
PLEASE BRING TO CLASS ON TUESDAY.
Tuesday
Fresh Read: Comprehension Quiz
Quarter 1 DORA
Wednesday ~ Half Day Dismissal
BizTown: Financial Literacy Survey
October 28 - November 1
Monday
1) Novel Study: The Power of Un (Chap. 6)
2) Understanding Idioms (Figurative Language)
Homework: (Due Tues.)
Choose an idiom from one of the websites below:
Copy down this information into your Reading Notebook:
Idiom: (Either a phrase or a complete sentence.)
Meaning: (A complete sentence.)
Example: (Write a complete sentence using the idiom correctly. Underline the idiom.)
Origin: (Copy the origin story of the idiom word for word.)
3) Zeitghost Project Directions.docx
Tuesday
1) Check Homework, Review Idioms
2) Create and Edit Index Cards
3) Preview: How to Make A Zeitghost
Wednesday
Create Zeitghosts, Attach Index Cards
Thursday
Wear Costume or Dress Down
(Permission Form Due) Character Parade (Morning)
Film Study: Spirited Away
Homeroom Halloween Party (Afternoon)
- Students may bring snacks to share with class.
- Plates, cups, and napkins may also be donated.
- NO SODA or NUT PRODUCTS.
Friday (Half Day Schedule)
Novel Study: The Power of Un (Chap. 7)
Spelling Bee
Homeroom Bee: Monday, 11/4 (Mandatory for All Students)
Click to download these study lists:
Class Bee Study List ~ Level 2.pdf
Class Bee Study List ~ Level 3.pdf
Schoolwide Bee: Fri., 12/13/19
October 21 - 25
Unit 2 Week 2 - What are the risks in helping others?
SPELLING: Irregular Plurals (Homework due Weds.)
VOCABULARY: Using a Thesaurus
GRAMMAR: Possessive Nouns (View videos #1 - 7)
COMPREHENSION: Sequence, Inferencing
On Tuesday, read 'Hold the Flag High' at home.
- Then, watch this video for 10 minutes.
- Think Critically pg. 220 #3 (Classwork on Weds.)
Constructed Response on Thursday.
STUDY for Spelling Quiz and Reading Test on Friday.
Centers U2W2.docx due Friday.
- Use a thesaurus or these word lists for sensory details:
Descriptive Words Using the Senses (1).jpg
Descriptive Words Using the Senses (2).jpg
Spelling Bee
Homeroom Bee: Mon., 11/4/19
- Mandatory for All Students
- 1 Winner and 1 Runner-Up
Please click to download these study lists:
Class Bee Study List ~ Level 2.pdf
Class Bee Study List ~ Level 3.pdf
Schoolwide Bee: Fri., 12/13/19
October 15 - 18
PUMPKIN PICKING DAY
THIS FRIDAY 10/18
$5.00 and Signed Permission Slip
REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE
FALL FEST
$5.00 and Signed Permission Slip
DUE THIS FRIDAY 10/18
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK
Tues. ~ Novel Study: The Power of Un (Chap. 4)
Weds. ~ Assessment Reviews (Fresh Read, Think Critically, Pearson, PreviLearn)
Thurs. ~ PreviLearn Gr.5 Form A-Literature (Classwork Grade)
Friday ~ Novel Study: The Power of Un (Chap. 5)
October 7 - 11
Unit 1 Week 3 - How do people survive in the wilderness?
SPELLING: Long Vowel Digraphs (Homework due Weds.)
VOCABULARY: Unknown Words, Using A Dictionary
GRAMMAR: Independent and Dependent Clauses
COMPREHENSION: Causes & Effects, Theme
RESEARCH: Survival in the Wilderness
RE-READ 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'
STUDY Vocabulary and Grammar
THURSDAY: Reading Test (Online) and Constructed Response (Written)
Centers U1W3.doc due Friday.
FRIDAY: Spelling Quiz and Novel Study: The Power of Un (Chap. 2 - 3)
September 30 - October 4
No Homework This Week
Last week's assignments will continue
to be entered into gradebook this week.
Monday