5th Grade Feature February 5, 2016 In school, we have been; At home you can; Reading Using questioning to activate background knowledge and build understanding during and after reading Summarizing key ideas in a nonfiction text Next Week Use text features to build understanding and deepen comprehension Identify the main idea and supporting details in a selected text Math Analyzing word problems and choosing a method to find decimal products Completing a summative assessment on multiplying decimals Participating in a math workshop Completing a pre-assessment to determine mastered skills of dividing decimals Exploring division patterns with decimals Writing Editing our memoirs for spelling and grammar Designing a cover page for our writing Social Studies Learning about the Stamp Act and creating anti-tax posters Analyzing the significance of the Boston Massacre Reading and Writing: -Have a conversation with your child about a book they have listened to in class or are currently reading. Ask them to summarize the key ideas in the text. (who?/what?/where?/when?/why?/how?) -Ask your child to share their rough draft of their memoir with you on google docs. Math: -Study multiplication and division facts. -Have your child practice double digit decimal multiplication. Ask them to explain the problem solving process and how they move the decimal. ($3.45 x 23) Social Studies: -Engage in a dialogue with your child using these questions, “Are taxes important? Do you think taxation without representation is fair?” -Ask your child to explain what spin doctoring is and why it caused and uproar in the colonies. Upcoming Events Valentine’s Day Party Friday, February 12 (Time TBD) NO SCHOOL! Monday, February 15

Spelling/Vocabulary List for Feb 15- Feb. 26 Websites/ Video Links Scan QR code with QR reader app and get there faster! graph = writing autobiography autograph bibliography biography cartography homograph paragraph phonograph photography seismograph Explore facts about the American Revolution! http://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution.php This Week’s Featured App: My Math Flash Cards App http://www.spellingcity.com/ahugelier/