Shannon Williams
5th Grade
ELA & Social Studies
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Week of 1/20/2026
Please note the changes in due dates for the Wax Museum Project!
This week:
Wednesday, 1.21: F.A.S.T. Math PM2
Thursday, 1.22: Colonization of America, Part 1 Test
Upcoming Events:
Monday, 1.26.26 - Friday, 1.30.26: Celebrate Literacy Week, "Red, White & Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America"
Friday, 1.30.26 @ 8:30 am: Celebrate Literacy Book Character Parade
Celebrate Literacy Project
Wax Museum Day
This project will be completed in class and at home throughout January, culminating with a Wax Museum Presentation (in class) on Friday, January 30th. A parent letter and student checklist will be sent home on January 8th explaining the project and expectations. Please note that the Costume Component of the project is optional. Below are important dates to remember:
Figure Approval Due: January 12th
Research Slides Due: January 23rd
Wax Museum Day: January 29th
Helpful Websites
ELA Resources
ELA Resources
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/athens_games/gameGreekToMe.htm
Scientific prefix, suffix, and root definitions practice games
SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCES
SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCES
SS Resource Websites for States and Capitals Practice
online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3003
www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
www.sporcle.com/games/Matt/find_the_states
www.bls.gov/k12/content/games/geography-quiz/geography-quiz.htm
https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/games/geography-quiz/geography-quiz.htm
States and Capitals Songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2CNZIlVIg&sns=em
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt2mYPwXyAc
NE States and Capitals - Quizlet
SE States and Capitals - Quizlet
Social Studies Unit Review
Social Studies Unit Review
Geography:
Grading Policy
Grading Policy
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