Water Bottles

In Mezan's reading, students "walked in the character's shoes" to infer how they feel on the inside. Students are working to make claims and defend with evidence from the illustrations. In all reading classes, the Common Core State Standard (CCSS) we're focusing on this week is: 

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7  Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

Below you'll see a student reading on the computer.  Every week we'll raffle off use of the computer, iPad, and Kindle Fire during Readers' Workshop.  Said students will have the privilege of reading or listening to an eBook all week long. Even better-- I've linked all devices to my digital library card, so students can check out a book of their choice. (Don't worry-- I'll make sure every student has this opportunity as we move through the year)

Homework:

• Math homework
• Read 30 minutes:  By signing your child's planner, you are communicating to me (O'Neill) that your child has read their 30 minutes of reading. I will check planners on Fridays. Please do not sign every day if your child did not read every day. Thank you!

Reminders:

• Water bottles:  If possible, please send your child to school with a water bottle.  This saves us time during transitions, after recess, etc..
• Bring back paperwork.  

Classroom Supplies:

• Click Supply List for the 5th grade supply list

Thank you,

5th Grade Team