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THE GOOGLE FORMS READING LOG NOW HAS ITS OWN TAB!
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THE GOOGLE FORMS READING LOG NOW HAS ITS OWN TAB!
HOVER OVER "ASSIGNMENTS" THEN CLICK "READING"
Weekly Assignments
Independent Reading (Completed at home)
This year, we are going to be thinking about ourselves as athletes when it comes to reading. Athletes practice and exercise their skills everyday in order to become stronger, better, and more consistent. Students in fifth grade should be reading independently for at least 60 minutes a day. In our daily Readers’ Workshop, we integrate 30 minutes of Sustained Silent Reading (SSR). This means that students should read for at least an additional 30 minutes at home. By getting in our 60 minutes of reading each day and actively engaging during that reading time, we will be in tip-top condition!
Students will each have a Reading Log that they will complete every time they read a book. This log will be an important tool that will track students’ interests in genre and topic, as well as his/her reading habits. Additionally, students will grow their "writing about reading" skills this year with frequent reading response prompts that will be completed in students' reading notebooks.
Math
This year, we are trying something new in terms of math homework. We are incorporating the Everyday Math Links that normally would be sent home for homework into our daily math workshop stations. Occasionally, students will have a math homework assignment. This could be to either reinforce a concept or to provide students with an optional challenge.
Word Study
Word Study lists are given on Monday and activities are due on Friday. Three activities will be due each week. There are 2 mandatory activities and one choice activity. Take your time and complete these activities with your neatest handwriting and a straight edge when necessary. Illegible, incomplete, or careless work will not be accepted. Students will be given opportunities during the school day (Word Study, Literacy Small Groups, or WIN time) to work on these activities. If they are not completed during the school day, students may be asked to bring them home to complete.
Mandatory Activities:
Sorts- You will jumble your word cards, and resort them according to our current word list's "rule". You will then find a new way to sort your words (part of speech, ABC order, vowel sound, beginning or ending letter, etc.).
Definitions- After we do our sort in class, we will discuss word meanings. If there words on our list whose definitions are unknown to students, students must look up and record the dictionary definition. You may use a print dictionary, an online dictionary (Merriam-Webster is preferred), or a handheld electronic dictionary.
Activity of Your Choosing (Choose 1 of the following):
Illustrate- Draw and label 10 of your spelling words
Sentences- Use 10 of your words in sentences that show their meanings.
Word Hunt- Find and list at least 10 more words that would fit into any of your word sort categories.
Story- Use at least 10 of your words in a short story or newspaper article. Underline the words.
Syllables- Write ALL of your words. Write the number of syllables next to each word. Try to divide each word into its syllable parts.
Example: confident- 3 con-fid-ent
Vocabulary
Students will have opportunities during the school day to complete this activity (Word Study, Reader's Workshop, WIN, BSW)
· Two vocabulary words are due every week. These words should come from students’ independent reading book, it is recommended to keep sticky notes nearby in order to record unfamiliar or new words for your vocabulary assignment.
· If you cannot find a vocabulary word from your current independent reading book, a) your book is too easy for you and therefore b) you should find a new “just right” independent reading book. In the meantime, you may use a word you've heard in class (something I say, from your textbook, etc.) or a word you hear from a parent.
· Doing only “some” of the required vocabulary work (or doing only 1 word) is considered incomplete and a missed responsibility.
· Do NOT pick easy words that you already know the meaning of and then make up definitions, figuring it's easier than doing the job the way it is assigned. It will be noticeable.
Independent Reading (Completed at home)
This year, we are going to be thinking about ourselves as athletes when it comes to reading. Athletes practice and exercise their skills everyday in order to become stronger, better, and more consistent. Students in fifth grade should be reading independently for at least 60 minutes a day. In our daily Readers’ Workshop, we integrate 30 minutes of Sustained Silent Reading (SSR). This means that students should read for at least an additional 30 minutes at home. By getting in our 60 minutes of reading each day and actively engaging during that reading time, we will be in tip-top condition!
Students will each have a Reading Log that they will complete every time they read a book. This log will be an important tool that will track students’ interests in genre and topic, as well as his/her reading habits. Additionally, students will grow their "writing about reading" skills this year with frequent reading response prompts that will be completed in students' reading notebooks.
Math
This year, we are trying something new in terms of math homework. We are incorporating the Everyday Math Links that normally would be sent home for homework into our daily math workshop stations. Occasionally, students will have a math homework assignment. This could be to either reinforce a concept or to provide students with an optional challenge.
Word Study
Word Study lists are given on Monday and activities are due on Friday. Three activities will be due each week. There are 2 mandatory activities and one choice activity. Take your time and complete these activities with your neatest handwriting and a straight edge when necessary. Illegible, incomplete, or careless work will not be accepted. Students will be given opportunities during the school day (Word Study, Literacy Small Groups, or WIN time) to work on these activities. If they are not completed during the school day, students may be asked to bring them home to complete.
Mandatory Activities:
Sorts- You will jumble your word cards, and resort them according to our current word list's "rule". You will then find a new way to sort your words (part of speech, ABC order, vowel sound, beginning or ending letter, etc.).
Definitions- After we do our sort in class, we will discuss word meanings. If there words on our list whose definitions are unknown to students, students must look up and record the dictionary definition. You may use a print dictionary, an online dictionary (Merriam-Webster is preferred), or a handheld electronic dictionary.
Activity of Your Choosing (Choose 1 of the following):
Illustrate- Draw and label 10 of your spelling words
Sentences- Use 10 of your words in sentences that show their meanings.
Word Hunt- Find and list at least 10 more words that would fit into any of your word sort categories.
Story- Use at least 10 of your words in a short story or newspaper article. Underline the words.
Syllables- Write ALL of your words. Write the number of syllables next to each word. Try to divide each word into its syllable parts.
Example: confident- 3 con-fid-ent
Vocabulary
Students will have opportunities during the school day to complete this activity (Word Study, Reader's Workshop, WIN, BSW)
· Two vocabulary words are due every week. These words should come from students’ independent reading book, it is recommended to keep sticky notes nearby in order to record unfamiliar or new words for your vocabulary assignment.
· If you cannot find a vocabulary word from your current independent reading book, a) your book is too easy for you and therefore b) you should find a new “just right” independent reading book. In the meantime, you may use a word you've heard in class (something I say, from your textbook, etc.) or a word you hear from a parent.
· Doing only “some” of the required vocabulary work (or doing only 1 word) is considered incomplete and a missed responsibility.
· Do NOT pick easy words that you already know the meaning of and then make up definitions, figuring it's easier than doing the job the way it is assigned. It will be noticeable.
Long Term Assignments
COMING SOON!
COMING SOON!