MATHEMATICS
Students are investigating data currently in math. We are examining
data and statistics to determine why data may vary in different
situations. Students are collecting, analyzing, and describing data in
a variety of mathematical and real world settings.
READING
Our next reading strategy that we will focus on is to infer meaning.
Strategic readers are capable of drawing inferences from the text. They
utilize their background knowledge, or schemata, in combination with
information from the text to draw conclusions, make critical judgments,
and create unique interpretations from the text. Inferences may occur
in the form of conclusions, predictions, or new ideas. Proficient
readers infer meaning before, during, and after reading.
Batter
Up! Or should we say, Reader Up! Each fifth grader has an opportunity
to earn a home run and a free Kane County Cougars game ticket as well as
other prizes.
Fifth graders are participating in Ozzie’s Reading Club, a reading
incentive in connection with the Kane County Cougars. We began this
eight week program this past Monday, March 3rd. The
incentive asks students to read from a variety of genres. Please ask
your fifth graders to explain the specifics of the program.
Furthermore, we’ve invited our first grade buddies to participate in the
reading incentive with us! Please encourage your fifth grader to read
and earn a home run!
LANGUAGE ARTS
Students are receiving multiple opportunities to practice their writing
skills within the three main genres of writing, which include narrative,
persuasive, and expository. The purpose of narrative writing is to
entertain the reader or to tell a story. The intent of a persuasive
essay is to convince your audience to agree with your point of view.
Meanwhile, an expository essay has the goal of informing the reader.
Draft after draft students are building on their strengths as writers
and growing as individuals. You can encourage some writing skills by
using descriptive language in your dialogues at home.
SCIENCE
Students are busy preparing for their endangered animal partner
presentations. As “endangered animal specialists,” students are asked
to research one endangered animal using books and district-approved
search engines on the internet. The students are learning specific
strategies for researching, such as how to avoid plagiarism, which will
be great resources as they continue their education. They will then
create a presentation to persuade their classmates to help save their
animal. One endangered animal at the Brookfield Zoo will actually be
adopted by the fifth grade pod! We will be able to visit our adopted
animal, as well as all the animals that were researched, when we go to
the zoo in May.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
The
Confederacy has surrendered! The Union is victorious! This inevitable
conclusion brings us to closure of the Civil War! Students are focusing
next on the Civil Rights Movement. Despite the fact that we’re
advancing a century in history, we’re going to examine the common themes
and obstacles that challenged the people of our country in both time
frames. Our focus incorporates plurality and how groups unite to make
changes that impact everyone.
In Addition…
THANK
YOU!!!
Thank you for your outstanding involvement in the Civil War letter
writing. You added an amazing attribute and history connection to
enhance the students’ Civil War experience. Your fabulous and
historically based voice
was
a fantastic element that motivated the students! Thank you for your
talents and involvement!
CONFERENCES
Students are invited to participate in
Parent/Teacher/ Student Conferences on March 13th and 14th!
The fifth graders have been working hard utilizing their technology
skills preparing a power point presentation for their conference! Their
computer skills are fabulous!
Coming Events…
March 10:
Report Cards Distributed
March 13: No
School/ Conferences and Teacher Institute
March 14: No
School/Conferences
March 17: 1st
Base Book Report DUE
March 19:
Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00pm
March 21: No
School
March 27:
Maturity Presentation
March 28: No
School - Teacher Institute
March 31-
April 4: SPRING BREAK! |
