5th Grade humanities
Writing: This week, learners will be completing their persuasive essay. They will be looking at their rough draft, then editing their work to cut the pieces that do not add to their essay and inserting more descriptive and detailed language to give their writing more depth.
In addition, learners will also be focusing on a few key aspects to a final draft essay as it pertains to the computer. First, they will be (re)learning how to format paragraphs and sentences correctly. Although it is often second nature with physical writing, students have continued to struggle with specific functions of the keyboard such as the shift, space, enter and tab keys; and how it specifically relates to their final draft. Learners will also be learning how to become more efficient in their typing as well as how to utilize both hands and all fingers (Basic typing skills!).
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Writing: Learners will choose one of the three opinion topics we explored last week (policy/rule at school you would change, best superpower, or an invention that would have been better to not have been invented), and utilize their notes from last week to write a persuasive writing piece. Learners will combine their attention catcher, opinion statement, main points/evidence, and conclusion/clinching statement, and add transitions to make a cohesive persuasive piece. Additionally, learners will engage in mini-lessons on counter arguments and writing strong, clear statements, and they will integrate these skills and knowledge into their drafts to strengthen their writing.
Reading: We will continue reading Island of Blue Dolphins, and learners will respond to comprehension questions through class discussions and in writing. Writing: This short week, we will continue our transition back to opinion writing. Learners will reflect on a variety of persuasive writing prompts designed to challenge and push them as writers. They will focus on a variety of mini-lessons and activities to strengthen their knowledge of the basic components such as introductions (hooks/attention catches, leads), main points and supporting details (while citing facts for their essays), and conclusion.
Reading: We will continue reading Island of the Blue Dolphins. Learners will engage in verbal discussions about the book, and respond to comprehension questions in their notebooks. Social Studies: Learners will wrap up their explorer research project and complete their informational posters with a visual (drawing, map, diagram), timeline, and facts about their explorer.
Writing: This week, we will transition back to opinion writing. Learners will reflect on why is it important to share their opinion, how they can use their opinion, and topics on which they have a strong opinion. Additionally, learners will review how they can argue different sides of a topic by using pro/con lists and convincing facts/details that support their perspective. Reading: We will continue reading Island of the Blue Dolphins. Learners will engage in verbal discussions about the book, and respond to comprehension questions in their notebooks. Writing/Social Studies: Learners will continue researching their explorer. They will use the information from their research to create a poster that includes a visual (drawing, map, diagram), timeline, and facts about their explorer.
Reading: We will continue reading Island of the Blue Dolphins. Learners will utilize their background knowledge of exploration to support their understanding of the story, Learners will engage in verbal discussions about the book, and respond to comprehension questions in their notebooks. |
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