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Felton 12.22
Felton 12.22
Felton’s
Peek at the Week
January 2011
Unit of Inquiry:
Agents of Change
Book Browse First Grade Buddies Spelling Test
Orange Patrol Team
continues duties ROUGH DRAFT AND Friday Activity Day
NOTES DUE!!
CLASS WEBSITE:
We have set up a website for all the 5th grade classes this year. Please check it out!
http://www.fifthgradeteam.weebly.com
ROOM 114 – CLASS NEWS
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?
This week in math we did a fun activity WINTER BREAK HOMEWORK
with fractions, which is the focus of our Homework expectations over winter
current math unit. We practiced comparing break went home with students last
fractions using “fraction burgers”. We will Friday, December 17. Students need
continue working with fractions after the
to write a rough draft for their Agents
break.
of Change summative assessment
In our current IB planner, students are
report over break. Look for more
focusing their inquiry on Agents of Change.
information on the class website or in
The central idea of this planner is that
individuals have made contributions through
the yellow inquiry folder students
language, science, and the arts. This week brought home.
Students are also encouraged to use the
students finished up their research and started
green bookmark they will receive next
writing their rough drafts. Students are
week in class to visit some wonderful
expected to be working on their rough drafts
academic links. Websites and directions
over the break. Wacky Hair Day
are clearly listed on the bookmark. Some
In literacy, students finished their of these links include MCA practice,
Reading Response Journal. Because of the Study Island, and Think Central.
short week, we did not have spelling words
this week.
Patrols had a great time bowling on
Tuesday. Students also created marshmallow
snowmen and enjoyed a movie in their
pajamas. Have a great holiday! See you in
2011!!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Making Applesauce for our Buddies
Lori Felton
Marshmallow Snowmen with Buddies
Room 113
(651) 407-7600 x1608
lfelto@wbl.whitebear.k12.mn.us