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Mrs. Freeman's 5th Grade Class
Email:hfreeman@spsmail.org

updated
5-9-11

Teacher Mission Statement
The 5th grade teachers will work as a team to create a challenging environment where students explore new ideas, mature socially, excel academically, and prepare for middle school.

5th Grade Mission Statement
The Sequiota 5th graders will work as a team to be responsible leaders in our school community.
Freebeez Mission Statement
We the "bees" of room 131 will work to prepare for middle school by learning new things and life skills.

Important Dates

May 9
5th Grade Cowboy Day
COLOR DAYS
May 10
PSA Testing 10:00
May12
COLOR DAYS
May 13
COLOR DAYS
Hat Day $1
Food Drive
May 16
5th Grade Rock Star Day
COLOR DAYS
5th Grade Music Program & Fine Arts Night
May 19
COLOR DAYS
Skating Party 4-6
May 20
COLOR DAYS
May 23
5th Grade Sports Day
COLOR DAYS

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Reading: 120 Reading Minutes are due Monday, 5/16
Math:Study Links 12.2, 12.4 Due Friday at the beginning of math class.
- Study link 12.5 due Monday May 16 at the beginning of math class.
Social Studies: Civil War test- FRIDAY
(We will be reviewing Chapter 12 in class Wednesday and Thursday.)
Spelling: Test Friday
-Assignments due Thursday and Friday

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Objectives bee hive
The Students will...

Communication Arts

MATH

-12.2  Introduce Multiplication Counting Principle and tree diagrams
-Practice solving division problems
-Calculate the best buy for a variety of soft drink cups
-12.4  Solve ratio number stories involving parts to wholes
-12.5  Write number models for ration number stories


CCI

PLAN:
Convert units of measure

DO:
-Play math games
-Partner practice

STUDY the DATA:
We went from 40% to 75% proficient on our goal of computation
ACT:
-We will play games matched to the skill

What is CCI? (Click for info)

Reading:
-Apply post-reading skills to comprehend text- reflect, analyze, draw conclusions, summarize, identify main idea, discuss author's purpose.

Writing:
-Use a text or picture prompt to compose a piece of writing in a given time frame
-Peer edit a piece of writing
-Write and illustrate a a story to publish in a hardback book.

Word/Language Study:
Spell words with -ful, -less, -ment suffixes.

Content

Social Studies
Identify and explain the causes and effects of the Civil War

NEW! Class Read Aloud

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