Weekly Newsletter Grade 5
Dates: September 11-15, 2017
Curriculum Information for the Week:
Literacy: Students have had a chance to complete and evaluate their writing based upon Fly Away Home. Writing goals are being established in order to improve leads (including hooks), conclusions (with “so what” statements) and supporting paragraphs containing evidence, examples and elaboration in relation to themes and thesis statements. Readers’ and Writers’ workshop model support each other with the book clubs being essential to the writing of the literary essay.
Math: Unit 2 is all about fractions. Students will begin with a tuning in and then venture onto adding fractions with like denominators.
Unit of Study: We will be in Melaka Tuesday and Wednesday. Melaka is a strong example of governmental influence and power. When we return classes will continue examining different forms of government, referring to the Melaka experience as our case study.
For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.
Important Reminders/Information:(also see GLC updates)
This week will be a full week! Students are able to attend ASA’s on Wednesday after our return from Melaka. If other changes are made, please make arrangements with the busing office.
Please refer to the Final Melaka Trip Parent Letter, Packing List & Itinerary to answer last minute questions.
Children’s Hospital visits begin September 24th. If you haven’t yet signed up, do so!
Highlight - This Week:
Students have learned the history of Melaka...and now we are off to experience it!!
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