Mrs. Arthur's Class

Answers to Math HW

1. 88
2. 208
3. 148
4. 102
5. 90
6. 168

World War II TEST REVIEW

4th account on Great Depression Webquest

Bud, Not Buddy Vocab Part 1

Bud, Not Buddy Vocab Part 2

Out of the Dust Vocab Speedmatch

Updates- March 13

Reading-Focus: Analyzing 1^st and 2^nd hand accounts of the same event 

·         All reading groups will finish their novel next week.  The following week will allow for them to study vocabulary for a quiz on March 29.  Students will make flashcards in class. 

Writing- Focus:  Persuasive writing using two mentor texts about wind energy.   

·         Grammar- Daily review of 5^th grade grammar skills for Milestone prep. 

Math- Focus:  Measurement   

·         Measurement will be our last unit and we will then start reviewing skills learned throughout the year. 

·         Road Trip Project will continue in class.  These are due March 27.  Students will present their projects on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday before the break.   

Social Studies- World War II 

·         Students have been given the Q3 OPTIONAL SS Challenge.  This quarter they are challenged to learn the location of European countries.  They have been given a map along with some websites for studying.  The Challenge will be on March 29. 

Science- Chemical and Physical Changes 

 

Reminders: 

March 13- Early Release 

March 15- Food Truck Order forms due 

March 15- Yearbook Club 

March 18- Picture Day 

March 21- Beta Club 

March 22- 5^th Grade Food Trucks 

March 26- News Team Field Trip 

March 29- March Reading Logs Due 

March 29- Q3 Optional Social Studies Challenge 

March 29- FINAL ROCK EAGLE PAYMENTS DUE 

April 1-5- Spring Break 

April 30-May 1- Rock Eagle overnight field trip 

May 20- 5^th grade Promotion and Awards Ceremony at Campbell High School.  Doors open at 6:00pm. 

 

Milestone Testing Schedule (as of now) 

*All 5^th grade students will be tested online.  This is why the schedule looks different than in the past. 

April 10-12- ELA Milestone 

April 22-23- Math Milestones 

May 2-3- Science/Social Studies Milestones 

 

 

Rosie the Riveter Webquest

Speed Match Review Games

Turn of the Century Part 1 Speed Match

World War I Speed Match

Roaring 20s Speed Match

The Great Depression Speed Match

African American Poets and Poetry

 

Updates for February

Hi Parents,
Next week is Winter Break so we are working hard to finish up some projects and activities over the next week. All students are working on a power point presentation. We have really been honing in on presentation skills specifically. The kids will be presenting their information next week on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
I want to thank all of you who have sent in extra supplies and snacks this week! We are all stocked up again and it is greatly appreciated.
The 2nd Rock Eagle payment is due this Friday. The next payment will be due March 1st. Let me know if you aren’t sure about your payments. The chaperone applications are due this Friday as well. We will send them off for background checks and then decide who will go. This year is going to be very tough because I have a LOT of parents who have applied to go. In situations like this, I will randomly draw names at our team meeting because it’s just too hard to pick with so many great applicants.
Here are a few curriculum updates and reminders:

Reading/ELA
• Determine the theme in poetry and support it with evidence. Langston Hughes- “Thank You M’am” and “Mother to Son”
• Inventor power points are due Wednesday. Students should be practicing their power point presentation at home. They have 2 rubrics that will be used for grading. One is for the actual power point and one is for their speaking and listening skills.
• Book Clubs continue- All groups will be using “Stop and Jot” strategies to show their thinking while reading.
• Reading response rubric for weekly letters will be changing. Students will be required to use and identify compound and complex sentences in their responses. (Counts for ELA grade)
• Students should continue to complete the monthly reading log. This month they are required to read at least 30 minutes for 12 nights and record it. Due February 28. They will earn a 100% for fully completing and turning in the reading log on time.
• Rewrite a narrative from another character’s point of view- The Wolf’s Story
• Spelling and Vocabulary- Greek and Latin roots – test Friday

Math-
• Checkpoint on fraction line plots Friday (2/8). Students are using line plots to find a “fair share” or average.
• Study Guide for Fraction Unit test will be given out on Friday (2/8). We will go over it in class on Monday and Tuesday. It is EVERYTHING we’ve learned about fractions. The Test will be on Monday.

Social Studies-
• Roaring 20s Bowl Game will be on Monday, February 11. Students need to have both of their categories ready and the answers memorized. Winners get to choose between and ice cream sundae party or a pizza party!
• After our unit on The Great Depression, we will head into World War II.
• Quarter 3 Social Studies Challenge will be announced next week after the Bowl Game! They’ve been asking what it is which makes me happy! 

Science-
• Animal and Plant Cells- the kids have been having lots of fun and learning so much while making their cell models in class. The creativity (and materials they are using) have been off the charts! I love watching them work on these projects. They also have a fun Cell Rap Song that Ms. Pope taught them. Have them sing it for you! You’ll never get it out of your head. 

Thanks for your time and let me know if you have questions.
Mrs. Arthur