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This Week in Fifth Grade
Week 25
Greek & Latin Word Roots
Greek & Latin Word Roots
Students become word detectives when they learn and understand root words! Suddenly big, challenging words can be broken into smaller pieces with meaning. Introduce your child to a variety of Greek and Latin roots, then give them words to define using those root words. When a child understands that they can decompose words—like they do with large numbers in math—they begin to understand language in a new way.
Students become word detectives when they learn and understand root words! Suddenly big, challenging words can be broken into smaller pieces with meaning. Introduce your students to a variety of Greek and Latin roots, then give them words to define using those root words. When students understand that they can decompose words—like they do with large numbers in math—they begin to understand language in a new way.
Word Part of the Week
Worksheet
Word Part of the Week
Use this graphic organizer to introduce your students to a root word or affix of your choice.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Word Part of the Week: Dict
Worksheet
Word Part of the Week: Dict
Help your students get to know a common root word with this great graphic organizer.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Word Part of the Week: Fin
Worksheet
Word Part of the Week: Fin
Help your students get to know a common root word with this great graphic organizer.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Relating Decimal & Fraction Multiplication
Relating Decimal & Fraction Multiplication
Fractions and decimals are key fifth grade concepts. Once your child has mastered the basics, help them apply what they've learned to solve complex, real-world problems, such as finding the area of a rectangle with fractional measurements, making metric conversions, or solving multi-step word problems. If your child is struggling, use visual models for extra support!
Help students make the connection between decimal and fractional values through models and visuals. Once children understand the basics, help them apply what they've learned to solve complex, real-world problems. These formative experiences will make future challenges—such as finding the area of a rectangle with fractional measurements, making metric conversions, or solving multi-step word problems, more rewarding.
How to Multiply Decimals
Worksheet
How to Multiply Decimals
Learners will review the steps for multiplying decimals, then use them to solve nine problems, in this hands-on math worksheet.
5th grade
Math
Worksheet
Multiply Decimals with Models
Worksheet
Multiply Decimals with Models
In this exercise, students will use models to build a conceptual understanding of how decimals are multiplied by whole numbers.
5th grade
Math
Worksheet
Blank Models for Fractions & Decimals
Worksheet
Blank Models for Fractions & Decimals
Use these blank models for a variety of math exercises, including multiplying decimals.
5th grade
Math
Worksheet
Close Reading of Nonfiction Texts
Close Reading of Nonfiction Texts
Nonfiction texts are and will continue to be an important part of your child's academic and daily life. Learning how to read texts closely and critically is vital to comprehension. As your child builds their close reading skills, teach them to cite textual evidence using direct quotes. This can be tricky for fifth graders, so start slow! Begin by giving your child statements and having them match quotes that support each statement. Then, ask your child to answer text-dependent questions and to find quotes that support their answers.
Nonfiction texts are and will continue to be an important part of your students' academic and daily lives. Learning how to read texts closely and critically is vital to comprehension. As students build their close reading skills, teach them to cite textual evidence using direct quotes. This can be tricky for fifth graders, so start slow! Begin by giving students statements and having them match quotes that support each statement. Then, ask students to answer text-dependent questions and to find quotes that support their answers.
Quotes as Evidence #1
Worksheet
Quotes as Evidence #1
Introduce students to the concept of using direct quotes as evidence to support statements.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Quotes as Evidence #2
Worksheet
Quotes as Evidence #2
Use this exercise to give your students practice using direct quotes as evidence to support statements.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Quotes as Evidence #3
Worksheet
Quotes as Evidence #3
Students will answer questions about a nonfiction text and find quotes to support their answers.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Argument Writing
Argument Writing
When your child has had time to discuss and develop their opinions, their thesis statements and supporting arguments will be much stronger. Encourage your child to develop their ideas before they begin writing an opinion piece or persuasive essay by discussing them first. Use a checklist or a list of prompts to help guide your conversation. Not only will this help them hone in on a thesis, it will give your child a chance to test and solidify their arguments.
When students have had time to discuss and develop their opinions, their thesis statements and supporting arguments will be much stronger. Encourage your students to develop their ideas before they begin writing an opinion piece or persuasive essay by discussing them first with a partner. Not only will this help them hone in on a thesis, it will give them a chance to test and solidify their arguments.
Opinion Essay Checklist
Worksheet
Opinion Essay Checklist
This resource offers writers 10 different theses to outline an argument for through discussion.
5th grade
Worksheet
Opinion Essay Sketch Sheet
Worksheet
Opinion Essay Sketch Sheet
This graphic organizer helps students outline quick statements for each part of an opinion essay.
5th grade
Worksheet
What's Your Thesis? Activity
Worksheet
What's Your Thesis? Activity
This resource offers readers 10 different discussion focuses for critical reflection towards thesis writing development.
5th grade
Worksheet
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