Welcome to Grade 5
Student-led Conferences were held this past Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6. It was nice to watch my students as they shared, with their parents, some of the work they have already completed since we began school in September. It was also nice to chat with parents about their son/daughter.
In Language Arts we focus on a specific Spelling unit each week. Students are given a pre-test on Monday. They receive an assignment for the week, which we correct together on Thursday; correct their words, then use the rest of the class to work on the weekly assignment. Please encourage your son/daughter to review the words that they found a bit challenging to spell. We continue to working on comprehension stories, and handwriting.
In Social Studies, we are working on Cluster 1--The First Peoples. Students were given a comprehension-type assignment reading and answering questions about, "Facts about Beringia."
In Science we continue on in our first unit, "A Healthy Body." As a class we read information about Sugars and discussed a pie graph that showed the % of sugar in food items like fruits, vegetables, juices, and beverages, just to name a few. Students then completed some questions on different names for sugar, naming sugary items, as well as deciding if a statement is a myth or a fact. Ask your son/daughter what is the best beverage to drink and why.
In Math, we have finished our unit on Patterns, and will begin a brief introduction to Algebra. We continued working on word problems using a chart to determine the answer to the question. Students used a flyer with the Home Shop to complete addition problems involving money. We use mad minutes to practice our basic facts. Problem solving will take place throughout the school year.
Please feel free to visit often to see what is happening in Grade 5.
Feel free to contact me at any time:
204-667-4862
grade 5.stgerard@shaw.ca
Mrs. Cunningham
