Mrs. Anderson's Classes
Math - We will continue our study of fractions. This week we will multiply and divide fractions. Please have your child to practice these skills as we prepare to buckle down in preparation for our transition to 6th grade. All students should complete assignments on TenMarks.Multiplying Fractions Mathmeeting.com
Multiplying Fractions Math Antics
Multiplying Mixed Number Fractions Mathmeeting.com
Dividing Fractions
Dividing Fractions II
Dividing Fractions Math Antics
Modeling Division of Fractions
Study Jams Math Review Videos
Math Tutorial - Monday and Tuesday, 3:00 - 4:30
Homework - Turn in the next day when assigned. We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.
Reading - We will continue to focus on informational reading and context clues strategies. Please encourage your children to put forth their best effort and use the strategies to better understand the material.
Homework - Turn in daily. We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.
STUDY SKILLS TO SUPPORT LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: Please check out the article at http://www.bcsdk12.org/webpages/kglushko/index.cfm?subpage=5217
*Graded math (Anderson's homeroom only) and reading assignments will no longer be sent home in the Dolphin Folder. I will maintain reading portfolios for all 5th grade students. I welcome the opportunity to conference with you in order to discuss your child's progress.
Ms. Lewis' Classes
Math
Overview: This week we will begin our new unit. This will cover multiplying and dividing fractions. We will learn using the standard algorithm as well as models.
Helpful Videos:
Overview: This week we will begin our new unit. This will cover multiplying and dividing fractions. We will learn using the standard algorithm as well as models.
Helpful Videos:
Multiplying Fractions
Multiply Mixed Numbers
Multiply Whole Numbers and Fractions
Dividing Fractions
Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers
Divide Mixed Numbers and Fractions
Homework: Worksheet due Friday. Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.Multiply Mixed Numbers
Multiply Whole Numbers and Fractions
Dividing Fractions
Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers
Divide Mixed Numbers and Fractions
Fluency Practice: All students are asked to practice fluency at least 3 times a week using www.xtramath.org. Each student has their username and pin on a red sheet in the front of their agenda. If it asks for an email address, use: radiance.lewis@douglas.k12.ga.us
Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades can be corrected and returned for partial credit.
ELA
Overview: This week we work with vocabulary and context clues to help us understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Most assessments will include constructed response questions that should be answered using the 1-2-3 method that is being used in class. Any failing grades and be corrected and returned for partial credit.
Ms. Palmer's Classes
Math-We will continue learning how to multiply fractions using area models. We will begin dividing fractions.
Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly based on information covered in the classroom. Students should use their math notebook as a helpful study tool.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.
Homework: Math homework will be assigned on Monday and will be expected to be turned in on Friday morning. I will not collect homework until Friday morning.
Students will be writing responses to informational text. This week we will be comparing and contrasting multiple text.
Homework: No Homework
Mr. Waters' Classes
Math- We will be reviewing adding/subtracting fractions/mixed numbers with and without common denominatorsHelpful Videos:
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.
Science- We are beginning our unit on Electricity and Magnetism. This unit will be very hands-on as we progress through the unit. There will be a lot of writing and defending claims/conclusions as well as working with groups. We have discussed again the expectations for working with a group and how to make everyone comfortable with working with other students in class.
The website listed here may help you at home. Some of the links are old and may not work. (I did check to see and some of them do not).
Mr. Wooden's Class
Students should be reading 15 minutes per day and recording it in their reading logs. Continue to get agendas signed daily. Students will need their agenda at school for class time restroom breaks.
Students should be reading 15 minutes per day and recording it in their reading logs. Continue to get agendas signed daily. Students will need their agenda at school for class time restroom breaks.
Math- Module 3 Continues with multiplying fractions. We will use models to represent the multiplication of fractions by whole numbers and fractions by fractions. Daily homework Mon-Thur.
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745
Low grades you should retake? Turn in by Friday.
Social Studies- Unit 6 Ups and Downs Key people and terms. Monday - Friday Stock market crash, the Great Depression, and Dust Bowl. Notebook check Friday, Jan. 20th. Turn in missing or incomplete assignments. Grade slips go home January 25.
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