3/29

Finish WOW!
Work on genre project (due by Thurs.).
Sp. & Voc. WS due Thurs.
Voc. sentences due Thurs.

AMP

Study for tomorrow's science test!

Please sign & return orange communication folder.

This Month's Genre Project DUE BY THURSDAY!

Award-Winning Books

Assigned 3/8/11; project due NO LATER THAN 3/31/11

This month’s genre project is not based on a specific literary genre; rather, you are to read a book that has won an award of some sort. It needs to be an AR book that you quiz on by the end of the month. You will share your book and its award(s) using one of the projects below, including an oral presentation {10 pts.}. You may share your project before the 31^st. Whatever project you choose to create, be sure to include the following information:

• Title of book and author {10 pts.}
• Award(s) and what the award(s) mean(s) {20 pts.}
• A summary of the plot, characters, and setting (without giving away the ending) {30 pts.}
• A recommendation of the book {10 pts.}

Here are a few project suggestions. If you have an idea not on the list, be sure to get your idea approved before beginning. Make sure that no matter what project you choose, you include all of the abovementioned elements and that it is appropriate to your book {10 pts.}!

• Create a new book jacket (front/back cover), a mobile, or a diorama (complete with illustrations and award).
• Create a timeline showing a chain of important events from the book.
• Dress as one of the characters and act out a characterization, or put on a puppet show.
• Fill a paper bag with symbols or artifacts from the book. You will need to explain how each one relates to the book you read.
• Talk to the class about your book by saying a little about the author, explain who the characters are and explain enough about the beginning of the story so that everyone will understand what they are about to read. Finally, read an exciting, interesting, or amusing passage from your book. Stop reading at a moment that leaves the audience hanging and add something like, "If you want to know more you'll have to read the book." If the book talk is well done almost all the students want to read the book.
• Appeal to your classmates’ stomachs by making an edible book report! Locate a recipe for a food dish that plays a role in a book or one that represents the setting of the book. When you share the food with your classmates, you will need to explain how the dish relates to the book read.
• Create a map highlighting places described in the story. Many of the map’s features should be based on information provided by the book’s author. The map might show the immediate neighborhood or community in which the book takes place; if the author offers ample description of the home or another place as the central setting for the book, then your map might detail that place. In most cases, the completed maps will involve some conjecture on the part of the mapmaker. Explain his or her reasoning when you present your map and book to the class.

Whatever you choose, make sure that your project is neat (as in legible and creative) {10 pts.}! Both your AR test score and your project score will count as a reading test grades.

3/28

Sp. in ABC order in agenda

Sp. categories due Wed.

Study for Wednesday's science test!

*Genre project due NO LATER THAN 3/31!

This Week's Spelling & Vocabulary

Spelling & Vocabulary Wk. 27 Unit 5, Week 3: A Historic Journey

Spelling: Words with prefixes: dis-; in-; mis-; pre

*Monday: Write spelling words correctly in your agenda in ABC order (due Tues.).

*Tuesday (due Wed.): Categorize your words into groups according to prefixes.

*Study spelling words (Mon.-Thurs.) for Friday’s test.

*Spelling/vocabulary worksheet is due Thursday (p. 144, p. 163).

1. prewash 11. misjudge

2. disable 12. discomfort

3. discolor 13. dismount

4. mistaken 14. misunderstand

5. preheats 15. disobey

6. mistrust 16. dishonest

7. incorrect 17. injustice

8. disconnect 18. disapprove

9. preview 19. inexpensive

10. prejudge 20. indefinite

Vocabulary:

*Monday: Use the glossary to find and write each part of speech and definition on your own paper.

*Mon.-Wed. (due Thurs.): Write fabulous fifth grade sentences with AT LEAST 12 words using each vocabulary word in context. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence.

*Study vocabulary words and definitions Mon.-Thurs. for Friday’s test.

1. instill ( ):

2. combined ( ):

3. naturalist ( ):

4. vacant ( ):

5. diverse ( ):

DPA CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We are so proud of our students who went to DPA this weekend! Destiny and Emily placed 2nd in their respective project categories; and Talor, Aidan, and Cole placed 1st!

Help Wanted!

We are out of kleenex, and spring allergies have hit. If you can send in a box to help us finish out the year, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

3/24

Study for tomorrow's spelling and vocabulary tests! Those homophones can be tricky.

Tomorrow is the AM reward. Bring a beach towel for our picnic.

Yearbook money is due no later than 4/1.

Tonight is the Donkey Basketball Game in our gym to support the middle school (7 PM). Hope to see you there!

3/23

Finish sp/voc. WS.
Finish voc. sentences.

AMP (most students)

Study for next week's science test!

3/22

Finish WOW.
Finish spelling categories.

Finish sci. WB lesson 2.

Sign & return orange communication folders and progress reports.

This Week's Spelling & Vocab

Spelling & Vocabulary Wk. 26 Unit 5, Week 2: Weslandia

Spelling: Homophones

*Monday: Write spelling words correctly in your agenda in ABC order (due Tues.).

*Tuesday (due Wed.): Categorize your words into groups by syllables.

*Study spelling words (Mon.-Thurs.) for Friday’s test.

*Spelling/vocabulary worksheet is due Thursday (p. 138, p. 156).

1. sweet 11. pier 21. suite

2. peel 12. waist 22. kernel

3. peer 13. currant

4. pole 14. presents

5. poll 15. counsel

6. peal 16. presence

7. waste 17. council

8. manner 18. stationary

9. current 19. stationery

10. manor 20. colonel

Vocabulary:

*Monday: Use the glossary to find and write each part of speech and definition on your own paper.

*Mon.-Wed. (due Thurs.): Write fabulous fifth grade sentences with AT LEAST 12 words using each vocabulary word in context. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence. Use at least one adjective in each sentence. Circle the adjective.

*Study vocabulary words and definitions Mon.-Thurs. for Friday’s test.

1. traditional ( ):

2. civilization ( ):

3. complex ( ):

4. outcast ( ):

5. shortage ( ):

6. strategy ( ):

7. reflected ( ):

8. bedlam ( ):

3/21

Spelling in agenda in ABC order (add the two extra on the side or above and number them)

Vocab. sentences due Thurs.

Finish science ch. 6 vocab. cards (due Wed.)

*Return magazine address booklets! We receive $$ even if they don't buy just by filling out the booklets. Thank you so much for your help!

*Award-winning book project due no later than 3/31

3/17

Study spelling & vocabulary!

Make science test corrections if not already finished/turned in.

Read SS p. 331-335 if not already finished.

*End 3rd 9 Weeks*

This month's genre is award-winning books. Your project is due no later than 3/31!

3/16

Finish sp/vocab. WS.
Finish vocab. sentences.
Finish St. Patrick's Day analogies Ws.
Reread Spirit of Endurance (p. 519-534).

Read AR if you're not yet a free reader!

Work on AM if you're not yet a math master!

3/15

TOMORROW IS CLASS GROUP PICTURE DAY AND SPRING PICTURE DAY!

Finish WOW.
Read!

Work on AM if you have not yet met your goal.

Study for ch. 5 science test!

Finish SS WB p. 53.

3/14

Happy Pi Day! (Please ask your child about Pi and what it means.)

Write spelling in ABC order in agenda.
Finish vocabulary definitions.

Make ch. 7 math test corrections if required (below 80%).

Study sci. vocab. to help prepare for Wed.'s ch. 5 test.

*AR/AM goals need to be met by Thursday (end of 3rd 9 weeks).

*This month's genre project ("award-winning books") is due no later than 3/31. Remember, these projects count as two reading test grades!

3/8

Finish WOW.

Some students need to complete math p. 424 (ODD) to improve their grade from Monday night's math HW. Remember to follow directions and reduce fractions down to lowest terms.
Other students have AM HW (if they haven't met their weekly goal for last week) or have corrections.
Math ch. 7 test Friday!

Study SS Ch. 9 for tomorrow's test.

Science test next week!

CPA CONGRATULATIONS!!!

ALL of our students did a great job giving their County Project Achievement speeches today! Our judge was extremely complimentary of the work that each student did. We are so proud of each of you! Public speaking is one of most people's top fears, yet you did it well.

Our class winners are... (drum roll, please)...

BOYS:
1st place: Aidan & Cole
2nd place: Jacob
3rd place: Cliff, Dawson, & Logan

GIRLS:
1st place: Emily
2nd place: Brittany & Rebecca
3rd place: Destiny

3/7

*Study your Unit 4 review spelling & vocabulary for your review test on Friday!

Math p. 424 (2-20 EVEN)

Finish SS ch. 9 study guide. Your test will be later this week.

Practice your CPA presentation!!! Bring everything you need to school with you Tuesday.

3/2

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! In his honor, Thursday is "Wacky Tacky Day," so wear your wackiest, tackiest clothes. (You should have seen some of the crazy sock today!) Friday is "Green Eggs & Ham" day, so get your green on.

Complete spelling worksheet if you did not make 100% of last night's spelling categories.
Finish vocabulary sentences.

Work on AR and/or AM if you did not meet your weekly goal.

3/1

*The 5th grade writing test will be tomorrow. Please get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and be sure to bring at least two #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils please).

Finish WOW.
Write your spelling words into two categories.
Finish Grammar WS (p. 122).

Finish SS WB p. 50 if you didn't finish it in class.

March's genre is "award-winning books." Read and quiz on an award-winning book NO LATER THAN 3/31. Be sure to know what award(s) the book won, what the award means, and whether or not you think the book deserved the award. More info will be given out mid-month.