Word List: sect = cut; separate
Quiz November 2nd
z Definitions
Vocabulary
bisect (v) to cut into two pieces
dissect (v) to cut apart for the purpose of
investigation
insect (n) a class of small arthropod animals that
has three separate
sections to their bodies: head, thorax, abdomen
intersection (n) the point at which two lines or
roads meet and cut across each
other
section (n) a separate part of something
sectional (n) a couch that is made up of separate
pieces
sector (n) a separate part of a society, group, or
area
transect (v) to cut across something
trisect (v) to cut into three separate pieces
vivisection (n) surgery on living animals; medical
research that involves
cutting into living animals to study organs,
tissues, or diseases
Fifth Grade Newsletter
Team: Butler/Clark
Week of October 22-26
Homework & Test
Monday: Reading/ELA –Write a
paragraph about what you learned
researching Tuskegee Airmen in class.
Math: Decimal Multiplication
Social Studies: Flip Book – 13th, 14th, and
15th amendments
Tuesday: Reading/ELA –Write sentences
using word study words
Math: Decimal Multiplication
Social Studies: Read “Reconstruction”
Wednesday: Reading/ELA-Family NightRead AR
Math: Decimal Multiplication
Social Studies: Read “The Challenge of
Freedom”
Thursday: Reading/ELA-Cold Read
Math: Decimal Multiplication
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow’s
QUIZ
Math
EQ: How can we use models to
demonstrate multiplication and division of
decimals? How can we multiply and divide
decimals fluently?
This week we will continue Unit 3 over
multiplying and dividing decimals. We will
use base ten models to show how grouping
can be used to represent multiplication and
divison. We will focus on the correct
placement of the decimal during
multiplication and division operations.
Important Dates & Class News
OCT 24-Pumpkin Projects Due
Oct 25-Eagle Jubilee
Ice Cream 0.75 every Thursday
Unit 2 Theme: Back to the Future
EQ: How does talking ideas out with a partner
help me to solidify my understanding?
Reading
This week we will read, Tuskegee Airmen, by
Phillip Brooks. We will research the
background of these fascinating heroes while
preparing for our next writing assessment.
English & Writing
We will begin the prewriting process for our
Unit 2 Assessment 1 informative writing
prompt.
Sign Your Child’s Planner Nightly!
RED RIBBON WEEK October 2-October 26
Monday-Be All You Can Be, Be a Hero:
School Uniform
Tuesday- Be the Best Me I Can Be: School
Uniform
Wednesday-Team Up Against Drugs: Wear
something to represent your favorite
sport’s team
Thursday-Peace Out to Drugs-Tie die or
colorful shirt /Tacky Day/80’s Theme
Friday-Patriotic Day-Red, White, Blue
shirts and jeans
Social Studies and Science
EQ: Can you interpret the purpose of the
13th, 14th, and 15th amendments?
This week we will learn about
reconstruction and the 13th, 14th, and 15th
amendments. On Wednesday students
will present one of these amendments to
the class.