Fifth Grade Facts November 16-20

Reading: We will begin reading the novel, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Skills: 5-1.1  Analyze literary texts to draw conclusions and make inferences 5-1.6  Analyze the details that support the expression of the main idea in a given literary text 5-2  The student will read and comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and non-print formats 5-3.1  Use context clues to generate the meanings of unfamiliar and multiple-meaning words. 5-6.1  Clarify and refine research topic 5-6.2  use print sources and non-print media to access information 5-6.4  Paraphrase information appropriate for the research topic 5-6.5  Create a list of sources that contains information necessary to properly credit and document the work of others 5-4.1  use prewriting techniques to organize written works 5-4.3  Create multiple-paragraph compositions that include a central idea with supporting details and use appropriate transitions between paragraphs **We will be working on the State Superintendent’s Writing Awards Program-All work must be completed at school Math: Fractions Chapters 8 & 9 Unit Tests—Nov. 18th	Spelling Words Troublesome words 1. it’s 2. its 3. your 4. you’re 5. there’s 6. theirs 7. a lot 8. everyone 9. every one 10. who’s 11. whose 12. all ready 13. already 14. anyone 15. any one **TEST Friday!**	Important Dates: November 18^th-Signed Papers; BETA induction November 19^th—BOOK FAIR OPEN TIL 5 PM November 20^th—Interims November 25^th-- Thanksgiving Holidays begin Reminders: Please go over your child’s homework each night Study vocabulary and spelling words Sign and return needed papers Send in Box Tops Read RR books for 20 minutes each day Practice multiplication facts each day Questions/Comments:
	Vocabulary Words 1. Continental shelf 2. continental slope 3. mid-ocean ridge 4. rift zone 5. trenches 6. ocean basin S.S: Industrial Revolution Unit Inventions and Inventors Science: Landforms and Oceans Unit Quiz Wednesday on Ocean Floor