We are nearing the end of the first nine weeks. Reach those AR goals! 5th Grade ELA Learning Focus Word Study Reading RL 5.3: Comparing and contrasting characters, setting, or events in a story L5.4: Figurative Language (identifying and explaining) Writing Fictional Narrative writing (small moments) Language Word Study (super – above or beyond) ** Students are expected to read 20-30 minutes a night and study their words ** supercomputer a powerful mainframe computer superhuman having exceptional ability supersonic involving a speed greater than the speed of sound supersized to produce or serve something in a larger size supernatural a force beyond the scientific laws of understanding or the laws of nature superhighway a major expressway superficial appearing to be true or real only until examined closely superintendent a person who manages an organization or activity superstructure a structure built on top of something else supermajority a majority greater than a specified number We are nearing the end of the first nine weeks. Reach those AR goals! Wish List: Post its Handsanitizer Treats for candy box Oct 1-5, 2018 Word Study Quiz Math Case Assessment Reading Test