Hi everyone,
The children will not be able to blog this week, as they are rehearsing for our Poetry in Motion presentation in honor of the Winter's Solstice. Therefore, I decided to give you a subject by subject update of what the they are learning.
Reading: This week, we have been learning about advertising techniques and different types of ads. This is part of a two week unit on Media Literacy. Next week, the students will be writing and producing anti-bullying Public Service Announcements. They have really enjoyed learning about target audiences and the techniques that advertisers use.
Writing: The students have been working on Personal Essays. After brainstorming different opinions that they had about a variety of topics, they arrived at a thesis statement and three supporting ideas. They are now in the process of gathering information to support those ideas. They are really enjoying this unit.
Social Studies: We are finishing up our study of the settlement of North America. Next, we'll begin working with groups to learn about the 13 colonies.
Science: We are completing our Energy unit by studying how energy transforms from one form to another. The students will be preparing for a unit test that is is on December 22.
Math: Depending on their teacher, the students have been learning how to compare fractions or how to multiply large numbers. Fractions are often challenging for 5th graders, and I am so proud of how the persevered and asked for help when they needed it.
Stay Warm!
Mr. Weinstein
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