In our second day of social studies, we hit a round of continent karate and then jumped into an explorers introduction. We discussed and explored the reason Europeans left their country to explore new lands- "gold, god and glory."
Today's math lesson focused on writing algebraic expressions based on real life situations. This is a lesson that we used to teach in April, but this year with our new math curriculum has come all the way to the beginning of the year. I was impressed with our class because this is a tough lesson even in April, and they rose the the occasion.
Today we took a break from writing, which we will begin publishing our narratives tomorrow, and went over some of the first major assessments that we had this year. We went into great detail revising, discussing and elaborating on only "so-so" science assessments. We also dug deeply into the first LTA in math. These were quite impressive. Revisions are due as they get signed for anything that received a 2 or 1. If you want to revise the 4s- even better (optional)! Clearing up how first assessments are graded really helps students get perspective on how they will be graded throughout the year. First assessments are usually always the toughest for students.
In reading we began our first LDC (Literacy Design Collaborative) response. We are focusing on TWO texts that we have read and answering a focused question based on those two texts. Today, as a class, we organized for our response, and found text evidence/quotes to support the question (compare/contrast) being asked. I could not be happier with the focus, rereading, and text evidence that was found in both texts today. Awesome job!! Being able to read 2 or 3 texts on a similar topic and write about connections, differences, and similarities between the texts is the most important skill learned in 5th grade. This is something we will continue to practice until the end of the year.
Homework
-Math: SL 10.3; revisions to 2s and 1s of LTA (LTA signed too)
- Soc. St.: continent and ocean quiz Friday
- RELA: read 30 min; paraphrase and design planned out for informational poster due Friday
- Voc: "ject" sentences due Friday; keep studying!!!
- Other: planner signed; fall basket (we are getting some good stuff!!! KEEP IT COMING!); Oct. 17 fundraisers due
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