Language Arts
Here are this week's skills.
Grammar: comparing using good, better, best and bad, worse, worst
Vocabulary: We are looking for context clues in paragraphs adn studying these words - descendants, sanctuary, glistening, threatened, coaxing, fragile, and habitat. There is also a lot of challenging words in the story. Students will benefit from reading the story out loud with an adult.
Comprehension: We are focused on monitoring our comprehension and seeing cause and effect relationships.
Writing: We will be working on descriptive writing this week.
I didn't pass out fluency and flow today because of MAP testing. Look for it to come home tomorrow.
Math
Today we worked on volume and capacity. We also started reviewing for the unit 9 test. Look for the test to be on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Study Link 9.10 is homework tonight.
Science
Today we began looking at topographic maps and mountains. Our science test will be open note and will take place on Friday. Students have been highlighting key terms in their packets. No homework today.
5th graders - Trip to Discovery tomorrow!!!!
