Sunday Update

Hey Families,

Here are some updates before we go into a short week. Remember that we don't have school on Friday, or the following Monday because of the holiday weekend.

Writing: Your student has begun work on a persuasive piece of writing in the form of an advertising pitch. They have started to create their own advertisement of some form, and will write a 3 paragraph paper that states their claim of why consumers should or need to buy their product. Please ask your student to give you the details of this creative project. I have seen some really great ideas so far. We will devote some class time for continued work on this project, but your student may need to bring their work home at some point. I will keep you posted.

Literacy: Your students were assigned a Biography Project last week. They will read a biography of a famous person, take notes on the critical events of the person's life, then form a speech where they pretend to be that person. We have been going the through the process during class, but your students will need to have their book read, taken their notes, and formulated their speech by next Thursday, May 24th. Then on the following Tuesday we will start giving the speeches. We spoke about how important this due date is, and how they wouldn't want to have to think about finishing it over a holiday weekend. There were some questions about whether students needed to dress up like their subject. It is completely optional and will not affect their grade on the project. Please do not spend any money looking for a costume.

Math: With our disjointed schedule lately, it may have been hard for you to tell where we're at in math. You just recently signed your student's Unit 9 Test, tomorrow they will have another to bring home for corrections and your signature (Unit 7). This week we will continue with our work in Unit 8, focusing mainly on multiplying fractions. Your students have the answer key for this one, so you can remind them to check their work for accuracy, and come in with questions.

Social Studies: We have been learning about the important events leading up to the Revolutionary War. Students will get a chance to do some more research this week. Please ask your students what they have learned so far, and lend any expertise you may have at home.


Crazy Hair Day is this Thursday! (can't wait to see what some of these kids will look like)


Also on Thursday is 5th Grade Field Day in the afternoon. Tell your son or daughter to be careful with your crazy hair that it doesn't impede their aerodynamics out on the field.

As always, let me know if you have questions or comments.

Thanks,
Mr. Norman