Weekly Homework for Feb. 22-29

Dear 5^th Graders and Families,

Are you ready for two short, but busy weeks? This week we have school W-F and next week we have school M-W.  Report cards will be sent home this Wednesday and parent/teacher conferences will be conducted this week and next. Students are required to attend the conference just like in the fall. We look forward to spending this time with you!

TCAP Testing will be held the week of March 12-16. It is extremely important for all students to be at school during this week. Testing sessions will be held in the morning and afternoon, so please take this into consideration when scheduling appointments for your child.

All homework is due NEXT WEDNESDAY 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 next Wednesday. The format of the test will vary each week.

Word Work/Spelling: This week we will build vocabulary skills through antonyms, recognize plural noun patterns, and focus on spelling patterns for /er/ and /or/. We will also review strategies for making plural and possessive nouns in Unit 17. 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 next Wednesday.

Family Letter is due Wednesday, February 22.

Spelling activities in the literacy notebook are due Tuesday, February 28.

Social Studies: Complete the weekly geography worksheet, questions 96-100. This will be due next Wednesday. Use the provided maps and other resources such as an atlas, globe, or internet websites. Be sure to answer ALL parts of each question!

In History Alive Unit 7, we will compare & contrast the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.  We will work in small groups to create persuasive billboards to “sell” the colonies. Lessons will be very hands-on. It is important to be actively listening and participating in order to do well on the test. No study guides will be given for the test.

Science: We will conclude our Mixtures & Solutions unit with an I-check 4 test and a post unit test.  

Reading: Students have chosen new novels to read in partner groups. Books must be completely read by Friday, March 9. We will have a Daybook Unit 2 test this week, and then move on to the skill of “determining importance.” We will also focus on non-fiction leveled reader texts and skills. Thinking maps will also be incorporated into the curriculum.

Weekly Reader will be due next Wednesday.

Writing:  We will continue prewriting with our feature article and practice TCAP-like short constructed responses and extended responses.