November
As
conference time is quickly approaching, the Grade 5 students are busy working
on their portfolios. They are all excited to share what we have been doing in
class with our families. I am looking forward to seeing all of you either
Thursday of Friday.
In Math we are finishing up our place value unit. We are looking at the different forms of numbers (standard, word, expanded, and expanded word) and how to write and recognize each form. We are also looking at ordering numbers from least to greatest and greatest to least. Our test will be the week of November 12th.
In Science we are continuing the unit Maintaining a Healthy Body. We will be doing an experiment where we test different products. We are also looking at our digestive system, it's different parts and their functions.
In Social Studies we are continuing to look at the Ice Age and what first brought people to North America. We will be looking at where and how the First Peoples lived. We will also be looking at the different landforms and vegetation across Canada. We will then be having an open book test.
In Language Arts we are starting our Spelling Unit on Monday. A pretest will take place and the students will have work to do in class. The spelling work will be due on Wednesday and the test will be on Friday. We will also be working in our Communicating Skills books. We are still working on our novel study. Some students are reading Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH while others are reading Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang.
Please continue to check your child's agenda for homework and make sure to sign it every day.
If you have any questions or concerns please email me at grade5sgs@gmail.com or feel free to come in at the end of the day and we can chat!
Mrs. Pollock
