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This Week in Fifth Grade
Week 34
Adverbs
Adverbs
Adverbs are not only used to describe verbs! Help your child understand adverbs' many roles by modeling how they can be used to modify adjectives or other adverbs. Explain that adverbs tell us when, where, or how something happened. Remind your child that many adverbs end in -ly, but be sure to introduce examples that do not!
Adverbs are not only used to describe verbs! Help students understand adverbs' many roles by modeling how they can be used to modify adjectives or other adverbs. Adverbs tell us when, where, or how something happened; while many adverbs end in -ly, introduce your students to examples of some that do not. Continue your grammar study with a review of other challenging concepts like comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs.
Grammar Review: Adverbs
Worksheet
Grammar Review: Adverbs
Help your 5th grader understand adverbs and improve his writing skills with this grammar review sheet.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Parts of Speech: Sticky Note Ad-Libs
Lesson plan
Parts of Speech: Sticky Note Ad-Libs
In this great grammar lesson, your students will practice using the eight parts of speech to complete sentences.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Lesson plan
Use Adverbial Phrases to Improve Writing
Worksheet
Use Adverbial Phrases to Improve Writing
Creating crazy sentences can make learning adverbial phrases a hoot!
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Fractions: Models and Word Problems
Fractions: Models and Word Problems
Use models to help your child visualize fractions in word problems. Tape diagrams and bar models are helpful tools and can be used alongside the traditional algorithm. Remind your child that when they use the traditonal algorithm to solve division word problems, they should convert their remainder into a fraction. However, it is also important to consider the context of a word problem. One-half of a candy bar is a logical answer, but one-half of a person is not!
Use models to help your students visualize fractions in word problems. Tape diagrams and bar models are helpful tools and can be used alongside the traditional algorithm. Remind students that when they use the traditonal algorithm to solve division word problems, they should convert their remainder into a fraction. However, it is also important to consider the context of a word problem. One-half of a candy bar is a logical answer, but one-half of a person is not!
Dividing Fractions with Whole Numbers
Worksheet
Dividing Fractions with Whole Numbers
Challenge your child to practice dividing fractions with whole numbers on this clear and simple worksheet.
5th grade
Math
Worksheet
Fractions and Word Problems
Lesson plan
Fractions and Word Problems
Fractions are in everyday life! This lesson reviews how to solve word problems involving fractions using tape diagrams. The problems include addition, subtraction, and multiplication of fractions.
5th grade
Math
Lesson plan
Fractional Tape Diagram Descriptions
Lesson plan
Fractional Tape Diagram Descriptions
Target math academic language in this multidisciplinary lesson! Write descriptive sentences about tape diagrams that show fractional parts. Use this lesson on its own or use it as support for the lesson Fractions and Word Problems.
5th grade
Math
Lesson plan
Comparing and Contrasting Characters and Using Multiple Sources
Comparing and Contrasting Characters and Using Multiple Sources
When your child is comparing and contrasting information from multiple sources, it is important that they stay organized. Encourage your child to use a graphic organizer while they read so that they can stay focused.
When your students are comparing and contrasting information from multiple sources, it is important that they stay organized. Use graphic organizers as a scaffold so they can focus on the task at hand. Once students have learned how to organize their notes, they will be able to synthesize the information they've gathered.
Compare the Fairy Tales
Worksheet
Compare the Fairy Tales
Many folk tales share similarities, but are also very different. Can you find the similarities and differences between these two stories?
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Comparing Two Characters
Lesson plan
Comparing Two Characters
Your students have probably heard of both Mickey Mouse and Ironman, but have they ever compared and contrasted them? This lesson engages students in a fun double bubble map activity while helping them learn about internal character traits.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Lesson plan
Internal & External Character Traits
Lesson plan
Internal & External Character Traits
In this support lesson, your students will compare and contrast character traits using a graphic organizer. It can be a stand-alone lesson or used as support for the lesson Comparing Two Characters.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Lesson plan
Narrative Writing: Letters
Narrative Writing: Letters
Who doesn't love a friendly letter? Help your child write a special poem or letter for a family member, friend, or neighbor. Encourage your child to include details that are specific to their audience. For example, if grandma loves collecting seashells, your child might choose to write about the ocean.
Writing body paragraphs is the first step in developing an informational essay. Model informational writing for your class, using a topic they are familiar with so they can focus on the task at hand. Next, write a collaborative piece with your class so that they are all involved in the process. Once students have seen several examples of informational paragraphs, they will be ready to write independently.
Letter from Camp
Activity
Letter from Camp
Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!
5th grade
Activity
What is a Narrative? Key Features
Worksheet
What is a Narrative? Key Features
In this activity, students will consider the key features of a narrative, such as plot, setting, rising action, and characters.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Writing Instructions
Worksheet
Writing Instructions
Help your child learn to write clearly and concisely by writing her own set of "how to" instructions.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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