Monday, September 10, 2012

Fifth Grade Language Arts September 10th-14th

Spelling and Wordly Wise:
  • Lesson 1 for both Spelling and Wordly Wise have been introduced in preparation for this week's test on 9/12/12. 
  • Monday we will be learning how "teacher" :) wants section "E" in Wordly Wise completed.
  • Students will be given a handout each Wednesday for the Spelling list and homework in lieu of the workbook.
  • Lesson 2 for both Spelling and Wordly Wise will be introduced on Wednesday 9/12/12.


  • Reading-Monday we will begin reading Tale of Despereaux for a novel study. More details will follow so watch the blog!
  • Science-We are currently learning about the Pangean theories, layers of the earth, oceanic plates, continental plates, and plate tectonics.On Thursday and Friday in science we have a great hands-on activity and video to help students visualize movements of the oceanic and continental plates. Thus far all work is being completed during class.