From: Ms. Huber
Dear Parents-Thank you so much for attending our Curriculum Night last week! If you have any questions, please let me know through e-mail.
Class Behavior Policy
Please remember to be checking your child’s progress/behavior every day/week in their agendas and sign once a week/day (we are still fine tuning some behaviors to meet 5th grade expectations).
Important Dates:
Wednesday, August 29 – Fall Picture Day
Friday, August 31-Book Log and Review due (NEEDS A PARENT SIGNATURE)
Monday, September 3 – Labor Day
Grammar: This week we will complete our first unit which reviewed all 4th grade standards and usage rules for the following: common/proper nouns, singular/plural noun rules, possessive noun rules, action verbs, linking verbs, subjects, predicates, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns. We will take our class work grade on these skills this week. Our next unit will be called Commas & Quotes. We’ll start the unit this week and cover all of the comma rules (items in a series, direct address, in an address, in friendly letters, in dates, between city/state, compound sentences, with an appositive, and after introductory word/phrase). Next week, we’ll learn all the rules for writing quotations different ways (whether direct quote or divided quote). We’ll have a unit summative test in about two weeks.
Writing: This past week and current week we will continue to work on techniques to write more effective narrative stories. Last week we worked on techniques to develop a good introduction including character development, setting development, and placement of the conflict. This week we’ll work on adding style and clarity to our narratives by adding in transitions, vivid verbs, and specific nouns. Next week we’ll start learning about different plot techniques we can use in our narratives.
Reading: This week we are continuing to read our first novel which is either Old Yeller or Call of the Wild depending on your child’s reading level. We will be learning about the story elements including the following: protagonist/antagonist, characterization, point of view (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd limited, and 3rd omniscient), setting, and identifying types of conflict (person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. nature, and person vs. society). Students will also be responding to comprehension questions and learning vocabulary that corresponds with their novel (please see their yellow folders for more information). Also, don’t forget to ask your child about the requirements off the monthly Book Log (should be in their binders). The Book Log should be signed by a parent, and it, along with the completed book review, are due THIS Friday, August 31. It will only be accepted if signed by parent so we can make sure the book was read and finished at home.
Spelling: This Thursday we will have our first spelling quiz. Your child should still have their List 1 words in their binder (please see directions at top of list for more information on quiz). If you feel they need extra practice, all the words have been preloaded onto spellingcity.com.
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Dear Parents-Thank you so much for attending our Curriculum Night last week! If you have any questions, please let me know through e-mail.
Class Behavior Policy
Please remember to be checking your child’s progress/behavior every day/week in their agendas and sign once a week/day (we are still fine tuning some behaviors to meet 5th grade expectations).
Important Dates:
Wednesday, August 29 – Fall Picture Day
Friday, August 31-Book Log and Review due (NEEDS A PARENT SIGNATURE)
Monday, September 3 – Labor Day
Grammar: This week we will complete our first unit which reviewed all 4th grade standards and usage rules for the following: common/proper nouns, singular/plural noun rules, possessive noun rules, action verbs, linking verbs, subjects, predicates, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns. We will take our class work grade on these skills this week. Our next unit will be called Commas & Quotes. We’ll start the unit this week and cover all of the comma rules (items in a series, direct address, in an address, in friendly letters, in dates, between city/state, compound sentences, with an appositive, and after introductory word/phrase). Next week, we’ll learn all the rules for writing quotations different ways (whether direct quote or divided quote). We’ll have a unit summative test in about two weeks.
Writing: This past week and current week we will continue to work on techniques to write more effective narrative stories. Last week we worked on techniques to develop a good introduction including character development, setting development, and placement of the conflict. This week we’ll work on adding style and clarity to our narratives by adding in transitions, vivid verbs, and specific nouns. Next week we’ll start learning about different plot techniques we can use in our narratives.
Reading: This week we are continuing to read our first novel which is either Old Yeller or Call of the Wild depending on your child’s reading level. We will be learning about the story elements including the following: protagonist/antagonist, characterization, point of view (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd limited, and 3rd omniscient), setting, and identifying types of conflict (person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. nature, and person vs. society). Students will also be responding to comprehension questions and learning vocabulary that corresponds with their novel (please see their yellow folders for more information). Also, don’t forget to ask your child about the requirements off the monthly Book Log (should be in their binders). The Book Log should be signed by a parent, and it, along with the completed book review, are due THIS Friday, August 31. It will only be accepted if signed by parent so we can make sure the book was read and finished at home.
Spelling: This Thursday we will have our first spelling quiz. Your child should still have their List 1 words in their binder (please see directions at top of list for more information on quiz). If you feel they need extra practice, all the words have been preloaded onto spellingcity.com.
lick here to edit.