Ms. Yeung’s Grade Five 5Y November 5-9th What we are learning E-mail: vyeung@ntcs.on.ca November 5-9th What we are learning Notes/Reminders: Language: Our focus this week is continuing to develop comprehension skills during our novel study. We will begin a new unit on biographies in our literacy program. Math: We will begin our exploration of decimals, equivalent decimals and fractions and comparing decimals Social Studies: We will continue with our group research project on a specific First Nations Group. This is their last week to prepare for the presentation (happening on Monday November 12th!) Science: We will be learning about the circulatory system and the function of the heart. Arts: We will be creating dot leaf art. We will explore how to create different size dots for various purposes, using a variety of materials. Continue to read, read, read for our Read-a-Thon!  This week, we have 3 tests happening! Please help your child review for those three assessments. Thanks! Please continue to sign your child’s agenda on a daily basis to ensure that they are developing their responsibility skills Memory Verse: Hebrews 3:13 Extended Learning at Home www.ixl.com/math/grade-5 http://www.nelson.com/mathfocus/grade5/student/tryout.html http://www.abcya.com http://www.k12reader.com/ Books we are reading: School Events: Remembrance Day Assembly –November 9th Celebrations: Upcoming Assessments: Tuesday November 6th: Math Unit 3 Test -Wednesday November 7th: Novel Quiz (Chapters #1-5) -Friday November 9th: Noun Test, Spelling and Bible memory verse test