Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Summer Homework Incoming 5th

5th Grade Summer Homework
2013-2014
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Math:                                             Due: August 27, 2013

1)   Be prepared for a speed test on multiplication/division facts.  Students should be able to complete 100 simple mult/div problems in less than 3 minutes…. Practice. Practice. Practice!
2)   Complete the Simple Solutions book that Mrs. Gerstenberger will give you in the last week of school.

If the material is too difficult for students to complete on their own, please contact a tutor or a program to aide your child in the understanding of the material. If you need help finding a tutor please contact me, I may be able to assist you in finding a tutor. LennonSJS@me.com

Students who DO NOT complete the assigned work are at a great disadvantage to start the year.  This will be the first graded assignment of the school year.

For new students to the school, please purchase the Level 4 Mathematics at http://www.simplesolutions.org and complete the second book of the two.



Language Arts/Reading:              Due: August 27, 2013

1)   Students must read three novels from the list at the bottom of the page.
2)   Students are required to read A Picture of Freedom, by Patricia C. McKissack and may choose two other books of their choice from the list below.

Book Report:
A. Read A Picture of Freedom, by Patricia C. McKissack
B. Report:
 1) Combine two choices from Column A and two choices from column B into a full book report.
 2) Your book report should have a total of four parts (two from each column).


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Book Report Options


Column A

Column B
Make a new book jacket, designing the cover art and the blurb or synopsis on the back. 
Make a poster for the book, including why you would recommend that someone read the book.

Prepare a one-page newspaper about the book. Include the 5 W’s: who the main characters are, what happened, where the story takes place, when the story takes place and why you did or did not enjoy the book. 
Write a poem about the book.
Write a letter to the author, telling her how much you enjoyed the book and why.
Create a postcard with an important event on the front and write a letter to a friend explaining what the book was about and whether or not they should read it.
Keep a diary for a character in the book.

Make an eight section comic strip telling the story.
Describe a scene from the book as if you were a TV reporter. 
Make a map of where the story takes place. Make a map key that shows where important parts of the story happened.
Rewrite one of the important moments in a storybook for a younger child.
Make a shoebox diorama of an important event in the book.
Choose a character in the book you would like (or not like) to have as a friend. Explain why.
Write a glossary (dictionary) of words from the story. Include definitions and some illustrations.
Write an interview between the two main characters.
Put an important item from the book into a shoebox. Write up clues so your class can guess what the item is. Then explain why the item is important to the story. 
Make a list of facts you learned from the book.
Make a time line of events in the story.
Determine and explain the most exciting part of the book. Be sure to give at least three reasons why.
Plan a restaurant menu with items that you think the characters in the story would eat.
Using information from the book about one of the main characters, rewrite the ending of the book.
Create paper dolls of the two main characters.

In a good paragraph, identify and analyze the main idea of the book.
Write a song about the book.

Compare and contrast this book with the last book you read.
Write a list of questions you have about the book.


Make a board game based on the book.

Choose an interesting character from your book. Think of what his/her dislikes are; then think of a gift you would like to give him/her. Design a greeting card to go along with the gift in which you explain why you gave that gift.


List the places in the book that are important. Then sketch a map including these places as you imagine they may look. It may be a city map or a country map or any other kind of map.





Book List:



Type of Novel
Name of Novel
List -1



Historical Fiction, Diary/Journal
Dear AustinElvira Woodruff

Historical Fiction
Call It CourageArmstrong Sperry

Realistic Fiction
Pictures of Hollis Woods, Patrica Reilly Giff
List - 2

Historical Fiction, Diary/Journal
A Picture of FreedomPatricia C. McKissack

Historical Fiction
Chains, Laurie Halse Anderson

Fiction/Fantasy
Redwall, Brian Jacques
List- 3

Historical Fiction
Catherine Called Birdy, Karen Cushman

Fiction/ Mythology
The Sea of Trolls, Nancy Farmer

Fiction/Mystery/Suspense
Hoot, Carl Hiassen



Wednesday, May 15, 2013

2013 Incoming 5th Gr. Summer Reading List



Type of Novel
Name of Novel
List -1



Historical Fiction, Diary/Journal
Dear Austin, Elvira Woodruff

Historical Fiction
Call It Courage, Armstrong Sperry

Realistic Fiction
Pictures of Hollis Woods, Patrica Reilly Giff
List - 2


Historical Fiction, Diary/Journal
A Picture of Freedom, Patricia C. McKissack

Historical Fiction
Chains, Laurie Halse Anderson

Fiction/Fantasy
Redwall, Brian Jacques
List- 3


Historical Fiction
Catherine Called Birdy, Karen Cushman

Fiction/ Mythology
The Sea of Trolls, Nancy Farmer

Fiction/Mystery/Suspense
Hoot, Carl Hiassen

Thursday, February 21, 2013

We moved! Yay!

Go to the Fifth Grade Edmodo.com page for more information.  Students have the access code.

http://www.edmodo.com/home

Monday, January 14, 2013

Project/Schedule Update


Hello Parents and Students!

Hello, I hope all is well and everyone had a restful peace filled Christmas holiday.  

1) January Book Report due Jan. 25 - Students received directions in class - see below for more details

3) Science Biome Project due Jan. 24 - Students received directions in class.

4) Edmodo - Please explore the edmodo site.  Students will be utilizing this site for classroom communications.  Link to edmodo site The fifth grade code is "t7m7gn"


Thursday, January 17
Reading Comprehension Test - Meeting Mr. Henry

Friday, January 18
Vocabulary Test Units 1-4
Spelling Test Units 1-4 

Tuesday, January 22
Math Topic 6 Quiz


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Thank you!