The Official Week One Report

What a whirlwind of a week! It is hard to believe how much we can fit into the first four days of school. We not only reviewed most of our classroom rules and expectations, but also began new math instruction, helped students find "Good Fit" books and have been teaching literary elements.

If you are trying to learn more about what we covered this week, here are some questions you could use with your students to get the conversations rolling...

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

How do you pick out a "Good Fit" book?

What is the order of operations?

What is one goal you have for fifth grade?

Why is it important to read with expression?

What are the five major regions of the United States?

Next week we will continue to establish our new routines in reading and ELD, and will have our first visit to the school library. All of our students should have a book or magazine to read 30 minutes each night at home. Please remember that in addition to the reading, your child is also expected to write a 1-2 sentence summary of their reading each night! This is a great practice strategy for comprehension (or showing that you understand what you are reading). If you find that your student is struggling to read each night, please check with Mrs. Harrington or Kinsman to help find reading material that is appropriate for your child. The first reading log of the year was sent home on Friday and is due back this Friday!

Finally, we will be sending home permission slips and surveys this week regarding our new blog. Please make sure these are completed and sent back to school with your students. I am excited to begin posting more pictures and assignments from the classroom, but want to be sure I have parent permission before doing so. 

Thank you for getting us off to a great start!

Ms. Kinsman & Mrs. Harrington