5th Grade Newsletter What We Are Learning: Science– The Scientific Method will be our first unit. We will also be studying the Earth’s layers and plate tectonics. Math– We will be learning about prime, composite, odd, and even numbers. We will also be working on word problems. We will be learning about patterns and finding perimeter. Writing- We will be learning writing strategies. Throughout the year we will concentrate on the five-step writing process and self-editing. Social Studies- We will be focusing on the vocabulary terms and map skills from the curriculum. Also, we will be learning the states and capitals of the Northeast region of the United States. Reading – We will be finding the meaning of unknown words using context clues. We will also be learning about reference materials, main idea, and summarizing. Upcoming Events Thursday, September 17 – Back To School Night