5th Grade Newsletter
November 17, 2020
Language Arts
What are we learning?
- We are studying the elements of Fantasy though our read aloud “ The Thief of Always” . We are writing fantasy stories and inserting fantastical elements.
- Before the holiday break we will have a writers celebration
Home/School Connection
- Ask your child about The Thief of Always or listen to a chapter with them (we are recording some of the chapters) discuss the parts that seem real and not real.
Math
What are we learning?
- Fractions and decimals
- AAP Math is learning to multiply and divide fractions
Home/School Connection
- Look at a family recipe, can you convert to decimals
Science
What are we learning?
- We will start our study of oceans after the holiday
- AAP are sharing their Experiments
Social Studies
What are we learning?
- Learning the contributions of Mesopotamia culture
Home/School Connection
- Ask about some of the amazing inventions and contributions of this amazing time in history.