5th Grade Weekly News
September 11, 2018 – September 14, 2018
Vocabulary Words:
Please know spelling and definitions
of the words below:
• identify: to recognize or verify
• metaphor: a figure of speech that makes a comparison
between two things that are unrelated but share
some common characteristics
• confront: to face in hostility or defiance
• prophecy: foretelling of what is to come
• theme: the message the author is trying to tell readers
• inference: an assumption or a conclusion about
something from evidence and prior knowledge


Reminders/Upcoming Events
Tues. 9/11 Committee Meetings
Wed. 9/12 Camp Information Night @ 6pm
in Woodlake auditorium
Fri. 9/14 Friday Recycling
Mon. 9/17 Giving Tree Kickoff
*Friday, 9/14 –
Module 1 Math Test
This Week’s Objectives
Reading/Writing: We will continue reading our
core lit. book, “Esperanza Rising” in which
students will then practice building their ability to
read challenging text closely as relating it with
all we’ve learned about Human Rights. We will
also practice citing evidence from the text.
We will also continue reading Wonder by RJ
Palacio which will allow us to learn how to be
kind to one another.
Grammar: Commas
Math: Dividing decimals.
Lessons 15-16; Study Guide + Module Test
*Please encourage your child to persevere
when they come upon a problem that is difficult
at first. As always, we are continuing to work on
writing about math and thoroughly explaining
our steps when solving.
Science: Seasonal Changes & Sun's Path
Social Studies: Early Explorers of America
Health: Predicting Feelings-- Predict how others
might feel as a result of their or another’s
actions.
calm, firm, respectful voice.
Student Shout Outs
Shout out to Cassius--
He is a good friend.
Shout-Out to Annabelle and Liane--
I would like to shout-out Annabelle and Liane for
being amazing best friends and for picking up
trash around the Pergola .