Heather and Wendy’s Fifth Grade Core Blog

1.    Read out loud to someone and stop to discuss what’s happened.
2.    Have someone read out loud to you and stop to discuss what’s happened.
3.    Explain to someone what you read.
4.    Stop at the end of a page and ask yourself, “What just happened?”
5.    Re-read any section that doesn’t make sense.
6.    Take notes on post-its or lined paper about important events.
7.    Make predictions at the beginning of your reading and see if you’re right.
8.    Visualize what is happening and make a sketch.
9.    Make connections as you read.  Think about what the situation reminds you of.
10.     Use a dictionary to look up words you don’t know.

Homework Guidelines

Reading is nightly homework. Students are expected to read 30+ minutes every night. The reading can be from the class book (if assigned), or from student’s independent reading book.

This is the homework in general:
Monday homework-
- Spelling worksheet or workbook assignment (DUE WEDS)
- Study for Spelling TEST Fri
- BRING independent reading book for in class reading tomorrow

Tuesday homework-
- Study for spelling test Friday
- Finish spelling (DUE TOMORROW)
Wednesday homework-
- Study for spelling test Friday
Thursday homework-
- Study for spelling test tomorrow
- BRING independent reading book for in class reading tomorrow

READING- We’ve just started our shared class book, The Breadwinner.  The nightly expectation for reading is 30 minutes, either in The Breadwinner or in your independent reading book.  Please continue to record each night on your reading log whether you have read the class book or your own book.

SOCIAL STUDIES - The civilization simulation test is on FRIDAY 10/31 .  Continue to study from the study guide in order to be prepared for the test.  The  questions on the back of the study guide are to help you take a practice test.