Weekly Newsletter Grade 5
Dates: Feb 19 - Feb. 23, 2018
Dear Parents,
Curriculum Information for this Week:
Literacy
Grade 5 students continue to work on their fantasy stories. This week we focus on engaging our reading by adding details to our settings, internal and external character traits and making sure to show not tell throughout our stories. Fantasy book clubs continue as students analyse their books through the focus on symbolism and thinking about how fantasy helps us understand the real world.
Math
The students continued working on Unit 5: Multiplying & Dividing Fractions. They are using a variety of manipulatives and also drawing models to show their thinking. The students will begin to dig deeper into dividing fractions.
Unit of Study
Students will investigate and research body systems and how they work together. After they have made a plan they will start to work on showing their new knowledge through a museum exhibit. Those creating models and experiments will be working in the maker’s space.
For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.
Important Reminders/Information (also see GLC Updates):
Chinese New Year Celebration -Friday, February 23rd
Student Led Conferences- March 7th & 8th
Highlight last week:
Happy Chinese New Year! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend.
Dates: Feb 19 - Feb. 23, 2018
Dear Parents,
Curriculum Information for this Week:
Literacy
Grade 5 students continue to work on their fantasy stories. This week we focus on engaging our reading by adding details to our settings, internal and external character traits and making sure to show not tell throughout our stories. Fantasy book clubs continue as students analyse their books through the focus on symbolism and thinking about how fantasy helps us understand the real world.
Math
The students continued working on Unit 5: Multiplying & Dividing Fractions. They are using a variety of manipulatives and also drawing models to show their thinking. The students will begin to dig deeper into dividing fractions.
Unit of Study
Students will investigate and research body systems and how they work together. After they have made a plan they will start to work on showing their new knowledge through a museum exhibit. Those creating models and experiments will be working in the maker’s space.
For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.
Important Reminders/Information (also see GLC Updates):
Chinese New Year Celebration -Friday, February 23rd
Student Led Conferences- March 7th & 8th
Highlight last week:
Happy Chinese New Year! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend.
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