READING:
WEEK OF MARCH 9 and 16: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
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explain the meaning of figurative language.
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write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Wednesday, March 18. Here is a link to the spelling words:
| accidentally |
importance |
partial |
strength |
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canyon |
involve |
pollute | trophies |
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comfortable |
lawyer |
requirement |
unite |
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electricity |
minus |
salute |
vegetable |
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emergency |
noticeable |
shampoo |
yield |
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Wednesday, MARCH 18. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE JUMP INTO THE SKY by Shelley Pearsall. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF MARCH 2: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
explain the meaning of figurative language.
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write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, March 2. Here is a link to the spelling words:
| accidentally |
hyphen |
original |
spaghetti |
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calendar |
detention |
penalty |
surrounded |
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cleanse |
knowledge |
replied |
underneath |
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disastrous |
manner |
routine |
variety |
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radiant |
negative |
sentence |
wrinkle |
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, MARCH 2. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE JUMP INTO THE SKY by Shelley Pearsall. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
explain the meaning of figurative language.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, February 28. Here is a link to the spelling words:
| inquire |
purchase |
operate |
outline |
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multiple |
performance |
recycle |
realize |
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official |
prevent |
strategy |
respectful |
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policy |
quote |
suggestion |
strive |
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predict |
persuade |
scientific |
session |
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, FEBRUARY 28. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE JUMP INTO THE SKY by Shelley Pearsall. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
explain the meaning of figurative language.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, February 21. Here is a link to the spelling words:
| combination |
discussion |
encouragement |
invitation |
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concentration |
appointment |
denominator |
honorable |
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contagious |
arithmetic |
numerator |
exterior |
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demonstrate |
constitution |
instruction |
halves |
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depth |
disagreement |
improvement |
horizon |
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, FEBRUARY 21. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE JUMP INTO THE SKY by Shelley Pearsall. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
explain the meaning of figurative language.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, February 14. Here is a link to the spelling words:
| endurance |
alphabetical |
contraction |
syllables |
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immunizations |
antonym |
dictation |
synonym |
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infectious |
apostrophe |
elaborate |
theme |
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relaxation |
capitalization |
homophone |
personification |
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stimulant |
classification |
punctuation |
inference |
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, FEBRUARY 14. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE JUMP INTO THE SKY by Shelley Pearsall. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
verify that the information I find is accurate.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, February 7. Here is a link to the spelling words:
| science |
fungi |
pollution |
responsibility |
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bacteria |
hypothesis |
erosion |
integrity |
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decomposes |
mixtures |
solution |
honesty |
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eclipse |
organism |
temperature |
perseverance |
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evaporation |
photosynthesis |
environment |
self-discipline |
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, FEBRUARY 7 The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE JUMP INTO THE SKY by Shelley Pearsall. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF JANUARY 27: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
verify that the information I find is accurate.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, January 31. Here is a link to the spelling words:
|
Europe |
government |
peninsula |
revolution |
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Australia |
legislative |
political |
rural |
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Antarctica |
minority |
agriculture |
taxation |
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North America |
independence |
economics |
conservative |
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Africa |
patriotism |
republic |
industrial |
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, JANUARY 31. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE JUMP INTO THE SKY by Shelley Pearsall. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF JANUARY 20: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
verify that the information I find is accurate.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, January 24. Here is a link to the spelling words:
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mean |
product |
fraction |
measurement |
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median |
quotient |
decimal |
graphing |
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mode |
subtraction |
probability |
geometry |
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range |
multiplication |
perimeter |
algebra |
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difference |
division |
volume |
mathematics |
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, JANUARY 24. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE JUMP INTO THE SKY by Shelley Pearsall. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEKS OF DECEMBER 9 and 16: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
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verify that the information I find is accurate.
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write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, December 13. Here is a link to the spelling words:
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, December 13. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE NUMBER THE STARS by Lois Lowry. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 18 and 25: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
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verify that the information I find is accurate.
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write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
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compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, November 18. Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/November Spelling Words.docx
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, November 18. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE NUMBER THE STARS by Lois Lowry. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
verify that the information I find is accurate.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
-
compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, November 11. Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/November Spelling Words.docx
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, November 11. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE NUMBER THE STARS by Lois Lowry. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
verify that the information I find is accurate.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
-
compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
-
analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, November 4. Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/November Spelling Words.docx
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, November 4. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE NUMBER THE STARS by Lois Lowry. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 28: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
verify that the information I find is accurate.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
-
compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
-
analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, October 31. Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/October Spelling Words.docx
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Thursday, October 31. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE NUMBER THE STARS by Lois Lowry. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 21: This week students will:
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analyze points of view communicated in multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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note similarities and differences between multiple accounts of the same event or topic.
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explain how an author’s point of view affects his or her account of an event or topic.
-
verify that the information I find is accurate.
-
write to explain my knowledge of a topic learned from several texts/sources on the same topic.
-
compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in fiction text.
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analyze important connections and relationships in informational texts.
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use specific details from the text to put together the most important details to summarize the whole event.
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make inferences and draw conclusions.
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, October 25. �Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/October Spelling Words.docx
Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, October 25. The homework link is:
THIS QUARTER STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN INDEPENDENT READING BOOKS OF THEIR CHOICE TO READ (at their independent reading level).
OUR WHOLE CLASS LITERATURE BOOK WILL BE NUMBER THE STARS by Lois Lowry. It is a historical fiction book.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 14: This week students will:
- Finish Unit One Assessments
- Finish Literature Books
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Wednesday, October 17. Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/October Spelling Words.docx
WEEK OF OCTOBER 7: This week students will:
- determine how story structures impact each other.
- apply comprehension skills to poetry.
- apply word work strategies to this week's spelling words.
- determine main idea and details for various stories.
- determine the theme of a story.
- apply vocabulary strategies to both literature books students are reading.
- explain how figurative language impacts a story or poem.
Students must turn in their September book reports by OCTOBER 31! No late book reports will be accepted. Click the following link for more information about book reports.
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/5th Grade Book Reports.docx
THIS IS THE BOOK REPORT RUBRIC FOR OCTOBER. THE BOOK REPORT WILL BE DUE BY OCTOBER 31!
- Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Wednesday, October 17. The homework link is:
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Wednesday, October 17. Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/October Spelling Words.docx
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30: This week students will:
- determine how story structures impact each other.
- apply comprehension skills to poetry.
- apply word work strategies to this week's spelling words.
- determine main idea and details for various stories.
- determine the theme of a story.
- apply vocabulary strategies to both literature books students are reading.
- explain how figurative language impacts a story or poem.
Students must turn in their September book reports by SEPTEMBER 30! No late book reports will be accepted. Click the following link for more information about book reports.
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/5th Grade Book Reports.docx
THIS IS THE BOOK REPORT RUBRIC FOR SEPTEMBER. THE BOOK REPORT WILL BE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30!
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/Cereal Box Rubric.docx
- Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, October 4. The homework link is:
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, October 4. Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/October Spelling Words.docx
WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 23: This week students will:
- determine how story structures impact each other.
- apply comprehension skills to poetry.
- apply word work strategies to this week's spelling words.
- determine main idea and details for various stories.
- determine the theme of a story.
- apply vocabulary strategies to both literature books students are reading.
- finish the September Evaluate test.
- Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, September 27. The homework link is:
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, September 27. Here is a link to the spelling words:
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/October Spelling Words.docx
Students must turn in their September book reports by SEPTEMBER 30! No late book reports will be accepted. Click the following link for more information about book reports.
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/5th Grade Book Reports.docx
THIS IS THE BOOK REPORT RUBRIC FOR SEPTEMBER. THE BOOK REPORT WILL BE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30!
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/Cereal Box Rubric.docx
WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 16: Over the next two weeks students will:
- determine how story structures impact each other.
- apply comprehension skills to poetry.
- apply word work strategies to this week's spelling words.
- determine main idea and details for various stories.
- determine the theme of a story.
- apply vocabulary strategies to both literature books students are reading.
- finish the September Evaluate test.
- Students will need to turn in spelling homework by Friday, September 20. The homework link is:
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, September 20. Here is a link to the spelling words:
Students must turn in their September book reports by SEPTEMBER 30! No late book reports will be accepted. Click the following link for more information about book reports.
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/5th Grade Book Reports.docx
THIS IS THE BOOK REPORT RUBRIC FOR SEPTEMBER. THE BOOK REPORT WILL BE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30!
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/Cereal Box Rubric.docx
WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 3 and SEPTEMBER 9: This week students will:
- Students will not need to turn in spelling homework until Friday, September 13. The homework link is:
Students need to have their September book report book approved by Mr. Kain so they can begin reading. The book must be approved by Thursday, August 29. Click the following link for more information about book reports.
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/5th Grade Book Reports.docx
THIS IS THE BOOK REPORT RUBRIC FOR SEPTEMBER. THE BOOK REPORT WILL BE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30!
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/Cereal Box Rubric.docx
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Friday, September 13. Here is a link to the spelling words:
We will continue our focus on Story Elements. In addition to Tiger Rising, students are also reading either Class Dismissed or Hello Universe in order to apply reading and vocabulary skills and strategies. We will also take READING EVALUATE for SEPTEMBER.
WEEK OF AUGUST 26: This week students will:
- Students need to turn in spelling homework on Thursday, August 29. The homework link is:
Students need to have their September book report book approved by Mr. Kain so they can begin reading. The book must be approved by Thursday, August 29. Click the following link for more information about book reports.
https://userfiles-secure.educatorpages.com/userfiles/BrownClassof2020/5th Grade Book Reports.docx
STUDENTS will take a spelling test on Thursday, August 29. Here is a link to the spelling words:
We will continue our focus on Story Elements. In addition to Tiger Rising, students are also reading either Class Dismissed or Hello Universe in order to apply reading and vocabulary skills and strategies. Students will begin taking vocabulary and comprehension quizzes this week on Story Elements.
WEEK OF AUGUST 19: This week students will:
- learn word work features of this week's spelling words.
- build reading stamina.
- begin reading our small group literature books.
- learn how literature circles work and operate.
- learn about story elements, with a specific focus on characters and plot.
- learn about the expectations for book reports.
- set goals based on SRI and Fluency preassessments.
Over the next few weeks, I will add resources to this webpage which are related to the content and strategies students are learning in reading!
Welcome to reading for Mr. Kain's class! I thoroughly enjoy teaching reading and reading on my own time! Reading has so many components, so there is always a lot to cover during the school year. In 5th grade, we focus on fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Reading class consists of word work, mini-lessons, literature circles, guided reading, partner work, and independent work. A few of our main focus skills include main idea and detail, inferencing, drawing conclusions, compare and contrast, and cause and effect.
More details will be posted about assessments, grading, and specific skills we will cover.
1st Literature Book
