Word List: ben, bene, bon = good, well (Test 3-15)
Vocabulary
Definitions
benediction (n) a good blessing in a religious service
benefactor (n) a good person who offers help or
donates money
beneficial (adj) having a good outcome; favorable
beneficiary (n) a person who receives something good
from someone else
such as an inheritance
benefit (v) to gain or receive good results from
something
benevolent (adj) kind;good-hearted
benign (adj) favorable; having a good effect; not
harmful
bonafide (adj) in good faith; authentic; genuine; real
bonus (n) anything good that is received over and
beyond what was
expected (usually money)
bon voyage (n) French for “have a good trip”
Unit 3 Theme: THE JOURNEY TO KNOWLEDGE NUMBERS, LETTERS, AND LEARNING
EQ: What do I need to know to succeed on this
assessment?
Reading
Students will present the power points they made in
class about the history of numbers and letters.
English
Students will complete their final writing assessment for
this unit. Students are writing a persuasive essay arguing
the importance of either letters or numbers.
Math
EQ: How can you find combined volume
of two or more rectangular prisms?
How do you convert units from one
measure to another?
Fifth Grade Newsletter
Team: Butler/Clark
Week of March 11-March 15
Homework & Test
Monday: Reading/ELA –Reading
Comprehension Packet-Fake book Projects due
on Tuesday
Math:. Volume of Rectangular Prisms. Bring
BOX.
Social Studies: What were the causes of WWII?
Tuesday: Reading/ELA –Reading
Comprehension Packet
Math:. Volume Cubes.
Social Studies: Important People of World War
II.
Wednesday: Reading/ELA – Reading
Comprehension Packet
Math:. Volume Cubes.
Social Studies: Study for quiz.
Thursday: Reading/ELA –Reading
Comprehension Packets due tomorrow, Study
for Punctuation/Quotations Quiz
Math:. Volume Cubes.
Social Studies: Study for quiz.
Important Dates & Class News
Ice Cream Every Thursday $0.75
An OAS password has been sent home with
your child. This individualized password can
be used to access online practice materials
for CRCT.
Mar. 11- EES Invention Convention
Mar. 12- 3-5 ELA Benchmark
Mar. 21- 3rd 9 wk. Report Card, PTSO @7,
County Invention Convention @ SEES
Mar. 22- Easter Parties
Mar. 25-29 Spring Break!
This week we will begin our final unit
over volume and measurement.
Encourage your child to find the volume
of every day rectangular prisms around
the house. We will also begin CRCT
review this week. Look for additional
homework nightly to help prepare for
the upcoming test.
*Please have your child bring in a box
(rectangular prism) ASAP. We will use
this on Friday during class.
Social Studies
EQ: What were the causes of World War
II? Who were the key players during
World War II? What were the important
events during World War II?
This week we will continue learning
about World War II. We will focus on
the important people who played a role
during World War II. A test will be given
on Friday. Look for a study guide to
come home with your child on Tuesday.