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November 15, 2016
Literacy Corner
•Personal Narratives •Using mentor texts to elevate our writing •Developing elaboration and craft through figurative language, small actions, & internal thoughts •Read aloud: Frindle by Andrew Clements •Crafting summaries & book recommendations •Synthesizing with a focus on conflict, character change, and theme
September 18th: Curriculum Night
• Nov. 24th-25th: No School
• Dec 1st: Report Cards available online
• Dec. 7th-8th: No School-Parent Teacher Conferences
Math
Distributive & associative properties
• Multiplying single digit and double digit whole numbers
• Using an area model to show multiplication
• IXL: C.13-C.15, I.1-I.4, Z.1-Z.15, D.1-D.13, J.1-J.4 • If your student is struggling with their math facts, please encourage them to practice at home with flashcards, timed tests, xtramath.org, etc
Science
• Newton’s three laws
• Alka-Seltzer rockets
• Hot wheels lab
Social Studies
• Seven regions across North America
• Adaptations made in order to survive in each region
• Comparing and contrasting the different regions
We have made it through a couple of months with our new math curriculum! There have been a lot of changes, and we’re asking a lot from your 5th grader! Please let me know if there are components you are enjoying, or things you would like to change. Thanks for the continued support! 
November
Kaitlyn
Mirabelle
December
Jenny
Chris
Isavel