Weekly Homework for January 3-6

Dear 5^th Graders and Families,

HAPPY NEW YEAR and WELCOME BACK!!  We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing winter break. Now it is GAME TIME as we swing back into school. Although this is a shortened week, we want to return to our normal routine as much as possible. All homework 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: This week we will focus on contractions and apostrophes in Unit 11. Please read the Family Letter and complete the Take-Home Task together to familiarize yourself with the concepts. Be sure to look for these words in your reading and writing this week. We will have a spelling test on Friday.

Social Studies: Complete the weekly geography worksheet, questions 61-65. Use the provided maps and other resources such as an atlas, globe, or internet websites. Be sure to answer ALL parts of each question!

We will begin Unit 4 in the History Alive textbook, which focuses on Europeans coming to the New World. Unit 4’s test will be combined with Unit 5, which focuses on European Explorers. Lessons will be very hands-on. It is important to be actively listening and participating in order to do well on the test. The test will be the week of January 17.  No study guides will be given.

Science: We have made salt solutions and citric acid solutions and formed crystals. This week we will observe and compare the crystals. Be on the lookout for an Investigation 2 study guide for the upcoming test.

Reading: In our Daybook textbook, we will review the Unit 1 test on Making Connections and discuss multiple choice & short constructed response strategies. We will begin Unit 2, which focuses on Asking Questions. We will also begin a Novel Study. Be on the lookout for a calendar in order to set goals for reading 20 minutes each night. Information about a Novel Project will be sent home next week based on the book you choose to read.

Writing:  We will continue to write short constructed responses in all subject areas and begin a new project: A feature article. We will look at models of magazine articles and discuss their text features. We will begin research and document sources. Together, we will create a class magazine focusing on the New Year and our resolutions. Very exciting!