Link to Google Folder: 5th Grade Documents
Anything in blue should be turned in as homework on the next school day.
Anything in magenta is optional (at the discretion of the co-teacher).
BLOG KEY
General:
Act – Activity
Ch – Chapter
Ex – Exercise
L – Lesson
p – Page(s)
Math:
TG – Teacher’s Guide
TB – Textbook
WB – Workbook
FP – Facts Practice (A, S, M, etc., denotes which sheet to use)
Writing:
IEW- Institute for Excellence in Writing
KWO - Key word outline
Writing:
IEW- Institute for Excellence in Writing
KWO - Key word outline
Science:
TB – Human Anatomy Textbook
NBJ – Notebooking Journal
WDYR - What Do You Remember?
TLFS – Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds
COMING SOON...
Monday, September 26 - Grammar School Playdate, 3-4 p.m. at Lions Foundation Park in Liberty Hill
Wednesday, September 28 - DOGS/Pizza/Spirit Day
Monday, October 3 - Colonial Day Celebration
Friday, October 7 - End of First Quarter
Monday, October 10 - Tuesday, October 11 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands..."
Psalm 90:17
MATH:
- Improve speed and accuracy of large multiplication facts.
- Subract mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
- Subtract a fraction from a mixed number or whole number.
- Subtract a mixed number from a mixed number or whole number.
- Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
- Review all previously taught concepts for upcoming test.
SPELLING:
- Assess mastery of words ending in TURE
- Learn to spell words ending in ICE and review the "I-Before-E" poem..
GRAMMAR:
- Know what pronouns are and be able to recognize them in a sentence.
- Classify and diagram pattern 1 sentences that include possessive pronoun adjectives.
- Know that "not" is an adverb and not a helping verb.
- Be familiar with verbs that are used to ask a question.
WRITING/VOCABULARY:
- Know that all narrative stories have three main components: characters/setting, plot/conflict, and climax/resolution.
- Learn four new vocabulary words and be able to properly use them in writing.
- Know that good narrative stories and most other types of writing should include a dramatic opener to catch the reader's attention.
- Know how to read proofreading symbols.
BOSTON MASSACRE STORY: For this paper, students will need to begin with a dramatic opener (our new dress-up). There is a list of the different types of openers behind the writing tab in the binders. The main ones that are most appropriate for fifth grade are: quote, question, fragment, fact/statistic, or shock. Try to have students avoid starting with a question like "Did/do you know...". They need to keep the entire story in third person, so using "you" (second person) is prohibited. If students use an opener that refers to something that happens later in the story, they will likely need help transitioning from the opener back to the beginning of the story in a way that is not awkward, so they may need some coaching. This is their first attempt at a dramatic opener, so I am not expecting a lot. To help encourage them to really think hard and try their best, the two students with the strongest dramatic openers will be rewarded by bringing home "Finn" and "Finnesha" for a few days. They can tell you all about this. :-) They will have more opportunities to earn this reward later in the year.
This should be a 3-paragraph paper. Generally speaking, the first paragraph should focus on establishing the setting and characters. The second paragraph will outline the plot/problem, and the third will deal with the climax and resolution. This is a guideline, and not a strict rule, however. I expect some fluidity in narrative stories, and I don't want to stifle their writing by having them worry about this too much. I am more concerned that it flows well and that students have not left out any key facts from this historical story. As always, students should not look at the source text when writing this story, but only refer to their KWO and checklist. Please have them retell the story to you using only their outline before they begin to write to see of they are missing anyting critical.
- Summarize a passage through oral narration.
- Expand vocabulary.
- Identify virtues, as well as elements of truth, beauty and goodness, in reading passages.
- Summarize the plot of a book.
LATIN:
- Memorize new vocabulary words and a maxim.
- Memorize the "sum, esse" chart.
- Classify and translate simple sentences from Latin to English.
- Know the key events of the Salem Witch Trials.
- Know what the Great Awakening was and the names of the preachers God used during that time of revival in America.
SCIENCE:
- Know the major components and functions of the digestive system.
- Know the differencea between chemical and physical digestion.
- Continue memorizing the major muscles of the body.
- Begin memorizing the diagram of the digestive system.
GEOGRAPHY:
- Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
- Learn the names and locations of some of the islands in the West Indies.
- Know some facts about and features of Aruba, Barbados, Antigua & Barbuda, and Trinidad & Tobago.
MEMORY WORK:
Geography: A hard copy of the map can be found behind the "memory" tab in your child's binder. Additional maps, as well as MP3s of the song, are available at this link: Geography Resources.
History: Students will memorize a portion of the Declaration of Independence (bolded portion only) and 21 key dates. The key dates have accompanying jingles that do not have to be memorized, but will help students memorize the dates and retain details about the events to which they correspond:
1. Leif Ericsson Explores America - 1000
2. Columbus Sails to the Americas - 1492
3. Lost Colony of Roanoke - 1587
4. Founding of Jamestown - 1607
5. Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth - 1620
6. Salem Witch Trials - 1692
1. Leif Ericsson Explores America - 1000
2. Columbus Sails to the Americas - 1492
3. Lost Colony of Roanoke - 1587
4. Founding of Jamestown - 1607
5. Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth - 1620
6. Salem Witch Trials - 1692
Poetry: This quarter, we'll work on memorizing and reciting Proverbs 2:1-11 (NIV):
My son, if you accept my words
and store up my commands within you,
2 turning your ear to wisdom
and applying your heart to understanding—
3 indeed, if you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
4 and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He holds success in store for the upright,
he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
8 for he guards the course of the just
and protects the way of his faithful ones.
9 Then you will understand what is right and just
and fair—every good path.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11 Discretion will protect you,
and understanding will guard you.