Weekly Homework for Aug. 29-Sept. 2

5^th Grade Weekly Homework-Due Friday, September 2, 2011

Dear 5^th Graders and Families,

Thank you for pledging to be in control of your own safety here at Pine Ridge. Our Blue Ribbon Week was a great success! If you haven’t already, please remember to send in $7 per child to help offset the cost of the 5^th grade T-shirt. We would greatly appreciate it. Also, all Entertainment Book sales will go directly to the 5^th grade fund to help with field trips and other fun activities. They make great gifts! If you do not wish to purchase the book, please return it to school by Friday. Below you will find your homework the week. Everything is due on Friday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J

Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the other subjects we are currently studying. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.

Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling tests will be on Fridays. Read the attached letter carefully to discover the 10 spelling words this week and understand the concepts we will be teaching in class. 

Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! Each night you should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes. Complete the attached activity worksheet based on the one book you are reading this week. Be sure to explain your reasoning with examples from the text.

Social Studies: This year you will practice reading and interpreting various types of maps. We are sending home copies of 4 maps that you need to keep in your daily binder to use at home and school.  Use the given maps as well as other reference materials (internet, globes, atlas, etc.) to complete Week 3 (questions 11-15) Geography Questions, due Friday, in a similar manner. There will be a quiz on the weekly geography questions given in class every four weeks.

Writing: The writer’s notebooks are looking fabulous! If you haven’t finished decorating yours, please finish this project this week. In order to become a better writer, you must write!

Here are 2 prompts that we want you to write about in your notebook this week. There are no rules, just write! Remember to underline any words you are unsure of how to spell.

Ø  Create two circle maps to brainstorm special memories you’ve had at 2 important places in your life.

Ø  Choose your favorite memory at one of those places and write about it. Be as descriptive as possible. Try to tell the story so your audience can picture the event in his/her mind. Be sure to begin with an engaging lead/grabber that will make the reader want to continue reading the rest of the story. Have fun!