I hope everyone had a wonderful, relaxing Labor Day weekend! Here's is what's happening in our classroom this week...
Upcoming Tests:
Word Study Quiz over Contractions on Friday
Multiplication Facts Quizzes
Our first multiplication facts quiz showed that we need lots of practice. Mastering those facts is the key to understanding the more complex math skills that we tackle in 5th grade. Please practice your facts regularly with a friend, online, or with a parent. If you need some ideas on fun ways to practice, please come see me.
This Week's Guiding Questions:
Math:
How do I review estimation and computation strategies?
Social Studies:
How do I gather information about the 5 geographical U.S. regions?
Writing:
What traits make effective writing?
Reading:
What are the thinking strategies and how can I use them to become a better reader?
Word Study:
How do I combine pronouns with to be verbs to make contractions?
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