HI! I'm so HAPPY to get to be your 5th grade teacher this year! I will be teaching reading, writing and social studies.
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Google Classroom Help --this is a quick guide to several items
Google Classroom Tutorial -- this video walks through our Google Classroom how to see grades and assignments
Mrs. Perkins Schedule
7:45 Morning Meeting
8:10 Reading or Math 1 (dependent on individual student schedule)
Link to Mrs. Perkins Reading Google Classroom
9:20 Recess
9:40 Reading or Math 2 (dependent on individual student schedule)
Link to Mrs. Perkins Reading Google Classroom
10:50 Lunch & Recess
11:30 Writing as a homeroom class with Mrs. de Moya
Link for Mrs. de Moya homeroom Social Studies & Science Google Classroom-- This link is for Mrs. de Moya homeroom students only!
12:25 Read Aloud
12:35 Social Studies or Science as a homeroom class with Mrs. Perkins
Link to Mrs. Perkins Homeroom Social Studies & Science Google Classroom
1:35 Specials
Mon-Art Tues- Music Wed- Library Media Thurs- PE Fri- Tech
2:23 Dismissal
Reading:
Unit 2- "Catching the Light"- What is the power of the sun?
Skills in this Unit- Cause and Effect, Character Analysis, Goal and Outcome, Non-Fiction Text Features
Genres in this Unit- Myth, Non-Fiction, Blog
Social Studies or Science:
Mystery Science Unit: Spaceship Earth
Mystery 1- Day, Night and Earth's Rotation, How fast does the Earth spin?
Mystery 2- Earth's Rotation and Daily Shadow Patterns, Who set the first clock?
Mystery 3- Seasonal Changes and Shadow Length, How can the sun tell you the season?
Mystery 4- Seasonal Patterns and Earth's Orbit, Why do the stars change with the seasons?
Mystery 5- Moon Phases, Lunar Cycle, Why does the Moon change shape?
Mystery 6- Planets and Solar System, What are the wondering stars?
Mystery 7- Gravity, Why is gravity different on other planets?
Mystery 8- Star Brightness and Habitable Planets, Could there be life on other planets?