August 29-September 2, 2016
Post date: Aug 26, 2016 12:11:05 AM
The school year is off to a wonderful start! We spent most of last week getting used to the routine, organizing our supplies, going to our lockers, and conquering the padlock. Fifth graders are ready to rock!!!
MATH:
MONDAY:
- Money/Making Change Unit
- Currency video
- Introduce "Counting Up Change" strategy, various activities
TUESDAY:
- Practice the "Counting Up Change" strategy as a whole class, progressing to more difficult amounts
- Practice in pairs when ready
WEDNESDAY:
- Practice totaling an order of multiple items and counting back change using strategy and customer service skills
THURSDAY:
- Role Play- customer orders items; cashier totals order and counts back change using customer service skills
- Switch roles
FRIDAY:
- Role Play like yesterday with new partners
- Final Assessment will be next Wednesday
SOCIAL STUDIES:
MONDAY:
- Concession Stand- as a class decide which items to sell
- Parent Letter is due tomorrow signed
TUESDAY:
- Turn in Parent Letter signed (if haven't already done so)
- Concession Stand- finish deciding items to sell, begin to decide prices of items
WEDNESDAY: ​
- Concession Stand- finish deciding prices of items
- SS Textbook- begin discussing Author's Craft
THURSDAY:
- Finish Author's Craft
FRIDAY:
- "Magic Squares" activity, using Author's Craft
Have a fun and safe Labor Day Weekend!!