Ms. Grimm Mr. Cotto Ms. Pizzo

5 th Grade Times APRIL 2018

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R e a d i n g / W r i t i n g UNIT OF STUDY: Test Sophistication

Throughout April, we will continue to focus on Test Sophistication (Test Prep). Students will prepare for the New York State Exam through New York Ready Reading, practice “Mock” exams and specific skill review.

Our writing unit will emphasize on learning how to answer short and extended response questions using strategies such as R.A.D.D. (Restate, Answer, Detail # 1, Detail # 2).

Students will practice using evidence and details from a reading passage to answer questions.

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Students will continue to practiceand use a variety of phonograms in their reading/writing.

Students will also practice using Think-to-Spell to break up the syllables of words that are hard tospell.

Students will practice their Johnny Can Spell skills in a group Setting.

Mathematics Chapter 7- Divide Fractions

Throughout the next month, students will practice dividing whole numbers by unit fractions. Students will also learn how a fraction represents division.

In addition to using our Go Math curriculum, students will focus on Test Sophistication (Test Prep) for the New York State Exam by working to solve multi-step word problems.

For additional support, students are encouraged to log on to ThinkCentral.com and utilize the Interactive/Skill lessons to strengthen skills.

Ms. Grimm Mr. Cotto Ms. Pizzo

SCIENCE – UNIT OF STUDY: THE ROCK CYCLE In this unit, students will identify some of the Earth’s Landforms.They will be able to recognize landforms found on Earth.

We will assess prior knowledge by asking “What do you think lies below the Earth’s Crust-Molten (Melted) rock or solid rock?”

As the students learn more about the Earth’s layers, they will have the opportunity to make a model or a chart that describes the characteristics of each layer.

Social Studies-

Unit of Study- The Western Hemisphere Today In this unit, students will be exposed to multiple perspectives to develop their thinking of historical content.

They will analyze events to better understand the past and how it helped shape the present day.

Ms. Grimm Mr. Cotto Ms. Pizzo

Upcoming Dates and Reminders

Spr ing Recess : M a r c h 3 0 t h - A p r i l 6 t h – ( N o S c h o o l )

School resumes on April 9th, 2018 New York S ta te ELA Exam:

April 11, 2018 - April 13, 2018

Parents in the Classroom : April 25th, 2018 @8:15am

PTA Meeting: April 25th, 2018 @ 9am

Character Education Assembly: April 30th, 2018 @9am - Perseverance

Special Reminders

Please remember to complete your homework every night by following the homework sheet given out each Monday.

Please look over the homework checklist to review nightly homework completion.

Please remember to read each night and complete your reading log.

Remember! Parent Contact Time every Tuesday from 2:30pm - 3:10pm