Welcome to Grade 5
The three pillars of Lent--prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the foundational practices designed to draw believers closer to God and prepare for Easter. They represent a 40-day journey of spiritual renewal through deepening communication with God, self-discipline, and charity.
In Language Arts, students continue to work on a weekly Spelling unit, with a pre-test on Monday, an assignment to complete, and a test on Friday with a bonus word and sentences to write. We continue in our Communicating Skills grammar workbook. Students are also reading and answering questions with our comprehension stories. We have begun looking at handwriting as well.
Novel Study: We continue reading, discussing, and working on questions in, "Pay it Forward." Trevor feels like his pay it forward movement isn't working. Trying to help Jerry didn't work, Mrs. Greenberg has passed away, and his mom and Mr. St. Clair haven't hit it off. What will happen next? Stay tuned.
In Social Studies, we completed a climate chart looking at the average temperatures for January and July, in regards to the geographical regions of Canada. We also recorded the amount of precipitation for Canada. We are getting ready to look at and discuss the 6 First Peoples culture groups.
In Science, we are close to completing our look at, "Maintaining a Healthy Body." We completed our look at the skin, and took a brief look at our body's defense mechanisms, specifically how our body reacts when infection sets in.
In Math, we are at the end of Multiplication, with a test date set for Friday, March 6. Students have been reviewing how to solve 2 x 1, 3 x 1, and 2 x 2-digit questions. Word problem solving will take place throughout the whole year.
Feel free to check out our blog to find out what the Grade 5's are up to!!! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
grade5.stgerard@shaw.ca
204-667-4862
Mrs. Cunningham
