From: Ms. Huber
Important Dates:
October 15 – 31 – Socktober (Bring in a pair of new socks to give to the homeless)
Tuesday, October 29 – Spelling Quiz
Thursday, October 31 – Book Log Due
Thursday, October 31 – Twenties Day for 5th Grade (kids can wear 20’s costumes)
Tuesday, November 5 – Election Day (Teacher Work Day…no students)
Wednesday/Thursday, November 6/7 – Conjunctions & Interjections Test (on non-TAG day)
Technology Competition: Please see the link below if your child is interested in competing in the Technology Fair.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWgoxRx3o5TBeLmeXaAeGdNdX_ODzay9wCX2aKe4KRg/edit?usp=sharing
Twenties Day: Thank you to all who are volunteering to help with Twenties Day! If you are still interested in helping, here is the link to sign-up. Thank you again for helping to make this day a blast!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4eadaf2aaaf85-2019
Spelling: We are now working on spelling list #4 (should be in your child’s binder). For extra practice, please visit spellingcity.com and look under Dolvin/Huber. I have loaded all lists onto this site for practice (some might change throughout the year). The quiz will be this Tuesday.
Grammar: This week we are continuing a unit on Conjunctions & Interjections. So far, we’ve learned about the three types of conjunctions (coordinating, correlative, and subordinating), and how to use them correctly in simple, compound, and complex sentences. Last week, we learned about interjections and reviewed all the above. For this unit, they will have fill-in-the-blank notes which we will keep in their binders to help on their homework/to study. Sixth graders will be learning about compound-complex sentences, too. The test will be on Wednesday, Nov. 6, or on Thursday, Nov. 7 (whichever day your child is not in TAG).
Writing: Last week we finished learning about the structure and ingredients in an informational writing by completing an informational writing all together in class. This week we’ll learn how to create original titles and how to write an engaging informational introduction with a thesis. We’ll also start a practice writing (practicing the skills as we learn them) on the Jekyll Island Field Trip 😊.
Reading: Before testing, we started a unit on nonfiction text and text structure. For this unit, they chose a biography to read in class (either Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart, Thomas Edison, or the Candy Bomber…depending on their lexile/choice). As they read each chapter, they’ll be learning how to take notes using a guide called Cornell Notes (these will be in their yellow folders and can be used as a study guide). We’ll also be exploring text structures throughout the nonfiction unit and using our book and many others/articles to analyze for text structure (will keep a chart in their binders). Last week we focused on the main idea/detail text structure and practiced identifying the main idea in articles when it was both stated and implied. Don’t forget to ask your child about the requirements off the monthly Book Log (should be in their binders-new one for October was passed out today). The Book Log should be signed by a parent, and it, along with the completed book reviews, are due this Thursday, October 31.
Important Dates:
October 15 – 31 – Socktober (Bring in a pair of new socks to give to the homeless)
Tuesday, October 29 – Spelling Quiz
Thursday, October 31 – Book Log Due
Thursday, October 31 – Twenties Day for 5th Grade (kids can wear 20’s costumes)
Tuesday, November 5 – Election Day (Teacher Work Day…no students)
Wednesday/Thursday, November 6/7 – Conjunctions & Interjections Test (on non-TAG day)
Technology Competition: Please see the link below if your child is interested in competing in the Technology Fair.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWgoxRx3o5TBeLmeXaAeGdNdX_ODzay9wCX2aKe4KRg/edit?usp=sharing
Twenties Day: Thank you to all who are volunteering to help with Twenties Day! If you are still interested in helping, here is the link to sign-up. Thank you again for helping to make this day a blast!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4eadaf2aaaf85-2019
Spelling: We are now working on spelling list #4 (should be in your child’s binder). For extra practice, please visit spellingcity.com and look under Dolvin/Huber. I have loaded all lists onto this site for practice (some might change throughout the year). The quiz will be this Tuesday.
Grammar: This week we are continuing a unit on Conjunctions & Interjections. So far, we’ve learned about the three types of conjunctions (coordinating, correlative, and subordinating), and how to use them correctly in simple, compound, and complex sentences. Last week, we learned about interjections and reviewed all the above. For this unit, they will have fill-in-the-blank notes which we will keep in their binders to help on their homework/to study. Sixth graders will be learning about compound-complex sentences, too. The test will be on Wednesday, Nov. 6, or on Thursday, Nov. 7 (whichever day your child is not in TAG).
Writing: Last week we finished learning about the structure and ingredients in an informational writing by completing an informational writing all together in class. This week we’ll learn how to create original titles and how to write an engaging informational introduction with a thesis. We’ll also start a practice writing (practicing the skills as we learn them) on the Jekyll Island Field Trip 😊.
Reading: Before testing, we started a unit on nonfiction text and text structure. For this unit, they chose a biography to read in class (either Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart, Thomas Edison, or the Candy Bomber…depending on their lexile/choice). As they read each chapter, they’ll be learning how to take notes using a guide called Cornell Notes (these will be in their yellow folders and can be used as a study guide). We’ll also be exploring text structures throughout the nonfiction unit and using our book and many others/articles to analyze for text structure (will keep a chart in their binders). Last week we focused on the main idea/detail text structure and practiced identifying the main idea in articles when it was both stated and implied. Don’t forget to ask your child about the requirements off the monthly Book Log (should be in their binders-new one for October was passed out today). The Book Log should be signed by a parent, and it, along with the completed book reviews, are due this Thursday, October 31.