The Cavalier Chronicle

Mrs. Griese and Mrs. Morleys 5th Grade Gazette

February 2nd 6th
Weekly happenings:
2/5- Lunch with Moms
2/11 SCA Meeting
2:40- 3:00
2/12- Lunch with Dads

From Mrs. Griese

Math and Science
Math:
We will be learning how to classify
triangles as right, acute, obtuse,
equilateral, scalene, or isosceles.

2/11 2/19- Book Fair!

2/19- Lunch with
grandparents

Vocabulary Words!
Our word list will grow
as we continue with Bud
Not Buddy. The words
will be seen repeatedly
and I want students to
continuously review.
Depression
Commence
Provoked
Conscience
Suspicion
Brute
Decoder
Beloved
Ingratitude
Privilege

Jacknife
Rafters
Simmered
down
*Raggedy
*Drawstring
*Overalls

Helpful Website:
www.spellingcity.com
www.MobyMax.com

Just a note
Students are required to
continue their 20 minutes
of reading and log even if
there is a snow day. The
extra practice keeps
them in routine and
reinforces reading.

We will have a Quick Quiz on Friday

over materials covered this week.

Homework:
Students will have math homework on
Monday through Thursday.

Science:
We will continue learning about living
systems. This week we will focus on
classification. Classification is the
grouping of organisms which helps us
understand the differences and
similarities in living things. Students will
be introduced to the 5 kingdoms, and we
will focus heavily on the animal and plant
kingdoms.

Email: griesek@floyd.k12.va.us
Homework Hotline: (540) 745-9410 and
enter extension #1632

From Mrs. Morley

Language Arts and History
Reading: Bud Not Buddy- The skills we
will be focusing on include: symbolism,

character comparison, point of view

and figurative language. Students are
focusing on reading and leaving
thinking marks. They will be
completing graphic organizers to
organize thoughts and information.
Figurative Language- Words and
phrases the author uses to paint a
better picture in our minds. This
includes similes, metaphors, idioms,
alliteration and purposeful repetition.
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Scholastic
News (Non-Fiction)

Writing: Daily Oral Language

(Authentic Grammar practice), Letter
Writing to respond to writing and
communicate ideas. Our MAIN focus
until our EOY writing test (March 16)
will be narrative prompts focused on
the complete writing process.
History: We have explored the three
branches of government, and will
continue to see how they work
together to ensure not one group
becomes too powerful. We will have a
quiz on THURSDAY.
Homework: Monday-Thursday
students will be completing reading
notes with skill specific focus area
while using non-fiction articles. Study
for history.
Email: morleya@floyd.k12.va.us
Website: ammorley.weebly.com
Extension: #1609