news Oct. 28

This week in 5S:

ELA:  This is our third week of suffixes. We are focusing on three lists of suffixes and their meanings. They will be having a quiz on the three sets of suffixes Friday. They will be separated and provided examples. They should be practicing their weeks 5-7 suffix flashcards. They will also we reading and writing during this time. They are focusing on reading for comprehension using the café model. The focus strategy for this week is determining “character traits” using FAST acronym. Students should be reading an independent reading book at least 15 minutes at home daily. They are asked to finish a RRJ (Reading Response Journal entry) every FRIDAY on a separate piece of paper. The requirements for the RRJ are posted on the salmon colored paper in their gold folder. They are receiving written feedback on their RRJs from past weeks and should be looking at those to help improve their writing. THEY MUST USE THE UMBRELLA GRAPHIC ORGANIZER THIS WEEK!

Social Studies:  Students are completing their first unit in Social Studies: Geography. They are working on taking notes in class and finding the important information.

Math:  Students will begin Chapter 2 this week, which covers division using whole numbers. I am finding the students are struggling with their math work due to their struggle with multiplication facts. They should be practicing their multiplication facts at home daily. I have been noticing that they really struggle as a whole with their facts. They should also be bringing their math notebook home to refer to it to do homework.

Important Dates:

·       Crazy hair day & class fall party- 10/31 @ 1PM-2:05 Parents are welcome during this time

·      Character Dress up Monday, November 3rd