Weekly Newsletter Grade 5
Dates: Feb 5 - Feb. 9 2018
Dear Parents,
Curriculum Information for this Week:
Literacy: Grade 5 students are beginning to write their fantasy stories. They are taking all their great ideas and choosing the best one to write a story. They are including all the elements of a fantasy story including a quest, magical creatures, underdog characters, etc… Here are some questions you can ask your son or daughter about their story: Who are your main characters? Describe the setting of your story. Is there a quest in your story? Are you thinking about a happy ending or something surprising? Is your main character an underdog? What fantasy elements are you including in your story?
Math: The students are beginning Unit 5 in math. We are heading back to ‘FractionLand.’ The students will be exploring multiplying and dividing fractions using a variety of manipulatives to show their thinking and build understanding.
Unit of Study: Students have finished their human body rotations. Ask them what their favourite system to study was and what they know about it. They are heading towards the yearly favourite, “Chicken Leg Dissection!” It’s a fun day for all the students.
For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.
Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)
No school NEXT WEEK...Thursday and Friday. It’s the Chinese New Year long weekend.
Highlight last week:
Students have some great story ideas for fantasy!
Dates: Feb 5 - Feb. 9 2018
Dear Parents,
Curriculum Information for this Week:
Literacy: Grade 5 students are beginning to write their fantasy stories. They are taking all their great ideas and choosing the best one to write a story. They are including all the elements of a fantasy story including a quest, magical creatures, underdog characters, etc… Here are some questions you can ask your son or daughter about their story: Who are your main characters? Describe the setting of your story. Is there a quest in your story? Are you thinking about a happy ending or something surprising? Is your main character an underdog? What fantasy elements are you including in your story?
Math: The students are beginning Unit 5 in math. We are heading back to ‘FractionLand.’ The students will be exploring multiplying and dividing fractions using a variety of manipulatives to show their thinking and build understanding.
Unit of Study: Students have finished their human body rotations. Ask them what their favourite system to study was and what they know about it. They are heading towards the yearly favourite, “Chicken Leg Dissection!” It’s a fun day for all the students.
For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.
Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)
No school NEXT WEEK...Thursday and Friday. It’s the Chinese New Year long weekend.
Highlight last week:
Students have some great story ideas for fantasy!
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