WE LOVE OUR PARENTS!

Parents:
With AIMS behind us, we want to thank you for all of your support  to ensure that  every fifth grader  in our class was fueled up and ready to do their best on the test! We had MORE than enough snacks every day! Thank you for rising to the occasion!

5th Graders:
We've got lots more to do this year, so even though AIMS is over remember to bring your best attitude and effort everyday!

4/11/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Continue independent reading log. You will need to fill out an entry every night. By tomorrow you should have 3 entries.
• Friendly letter rough draft. We are writing friendly letters to the Fourth Graders about AIMS
• Tonight we are color coding each sentence in your rough draft to make sure that our letters are organized.
• 1st-circle each topic sentence with a different color
• 2nd-color each sentence according to the topic sentence that it flows with.
• Look for sentences that belong in different paragraphs
• Look for sentences that do not belong in the letter at all.
• In class example

• Spelling form
• boundary  (n.)
• ceiling  (n.)
• damaged (adj)
• similar (adj.)

Math

• Both classes
• AIMS test prep packet problems 45-51 

Social Studies 

• Both classes
• Time for Kids (Current Event)

4/10/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Continue independent reading log. You will need to fill out an entry every night. Every Thursday these will be checked in class. This Thursday you should have 3 entries.
• Friendly letter rough draft. We are writing friendly letters to the Fourth Graders about AIMS
• These should have 5 parts
• heading
• greeting
• body
• closing
• signature

• Your letters should include the following in the body
• Reasons why we should do our best on the test
• Test taking strategies
• Encouraging Words

• Spelling form
• plagiarism (n.)
• turbulence (n.)
• unbelievable (adj.)
• voluntarily (adv.)

Math: 

• Both classes
• No homework tonight

4/9/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Begin independent reading log. You will need to fill out an entry every night. Every Thursday these will be checked in class. This Thursday you should have 3 entries.
• Friendly letter brainstorm sheet
• Spelling form
• plagiarism (n.)
• turbulence (n.)
• unbelievable (adj.)
• voluntarily (adv.)

Math: 

• Both classes
• Problem Solving Strategy: Try, Check, Revise Handout p. 63-64

4/3/2012: Homework

Language Arts:

• Both classes:
• Subject/ Predicate Worksheet

 Math: 

• Both classes
• Fractions Process Problems Worksheet 1

4/2/2012:Homework

Language Arts:

• Both classes
• Spelling form
• your words
• In each sentence, underline the simple subject and circle the simple predicate.
• The simple subject is the 'who or what' of the sentence. It should be one word only and is always a noun.
• The simple predicate is one word that shows existence or action and is always a verb.

Math: 

• Both classes
• Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions p. 274, set C

 Enjoy time with your families tonight!