Weekly
Newsletter Grade 5
Dates:
11-15 Feb. 2019
Dear Parents,
Curriculum Information for this Week:
Literacy: This week the students will continue their reading
unit on the Fantasy genre. They will also continue working in their fantasy
book clubs where they will discuss elements of fantasy, keep track
of characters’ development and problems and identify internal and external
character conflicts and themes that run through their fantasy books. Questions
which you can ask your fifth grader,
- How can you relate to the character?
- What character traits the character have and
how do you know?
- Can you compare the character or theme to
another story you have read?
Students will continue to work on their Fantasy writing. As we navigate
the Fantasy writing, a few key concepts we will focus on are how the setting
impacts the story, power in the story as well as identifying a deeper social
issues that the character has to navigate throughout the story.
Math: The students will continue Unit 4: Place Value and Decimal Operations.
Last week, the students reviewed multiplying decimals (whole number X decimal)
using the area model and the standard algorithm for multiplication. This week
they will continue to work on multiplying decimals and begin to practice and
master division of decimals.
Check out these videos to help you understand how students
show their thinking with models.
- Multiply a Decimal by a Whole
Number Using Grids
- Multiply a Decimal by a Decimal
Using an Area Model
- Divide a Decimal by a Whole Number
Using Grids
- Divide a Decimal by a Whole Number
Using Base Ten Blocks
- Divide a Whole Number by a Decimal
Using Base Ten Blocks
- Divide a Whole Number by a Decimal
Using Grids
- Divide a Decimal by a Decimal Using
Grids
- Dividing Whole Numbers Using Partial Quotients
Unit of Study: Students will continue their second science
unit: Modeling Matter: The Chemistry of Food from the Amplify
Science program. During the unit, the students are involved in a
simulation, where they take on the role of food scientists working in a lab for
a large food-production company: Good Food Production Inc. The students
will continue to work in their classrooms and conduct hands-on experiments in
the science labs, investigating the different properties of matter.
Lessons that will be completed by the end of the week:
Lesson 1.1 Pre-assessment - classroom
Lesson 1.2: Introducing Food Science - science lab
Lesson 1.3: Made of Matter
1.4 Separating a Food Color Mixture
1.5 Exploring Chromatography
1.6 Nanovision Models (of molecules)
1.7 Break it down (making inferences in Science)
1.8 Evaluating Chromatography Models
1.9 Revising Chromatography Models
For more information and ways to support your child please visit the
Parents, please also check out the SERVICE CHANNEL, which is a
forum for the ISKL community to share ideas and information about how we can
contribute to our community and planet.
Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)
· Mon Feb 11: ES ASAs start, check your ISKL inbox for an email from Gail Smith
· Thur Feb 14: Red Hat Free Dress Friday! Dress in Valentine's Colors! Suggested
donation 5 RM to charity
Highlight from last week:
On Friday, February 8th we welcomed illustrator and co-author of the Babymouse
and Squish series books - Matthew Holm. Fifth graders were excited about
his new books coming out soon and inspired by the amount of time and dedication
it takes to be an author and illustrator!
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