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Language Arts
Current Reading Unit~ Cause and Effect
The current reading unit will focus on identifying cause and effect relationships. Students will analyze text to determine the reason an event happens. The textbook story associated with this skill is Shutting Out the Sky .
Current Writing Unit~ Persuasive Writing
It's time to persuade. Students are learning the format for composing a persuasive argument. Each student will be required to compose a five paragraph argument which includes an introductory paragraph, three supporting detail paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Students are expected to incorporate all of the elements of fine writing they are familiar with, including figurative language, compositional risks, strong word choice, and voice.
* Constructed Response Reminders *
Constructed responses are assigned every week. Click on the link at the bottom of the page for a sample constructed response essay and rubric.
The next constructed response will be assigned on May 30th.
1. Read the article. 2. Underline and number proof for each multiple-choice question.
3. Complete the organizer.
4. Use the details from the organizer to write your paragraph.
5. Compare your paragraph to the rubric to make certain that all required elements are included.
Weekly Reading Requirements~
Students are required to read four nights per week, twenty minutes per night. Record on the calendar the date, title, pages read, and time read. Parents must sign at the end of the week to verify a student's reading. Weekly reading calendars are due each Monday. Calendars are collected at the end of the month and count as a grade. Additional calendars are available for download at the bottom of this page. If the monthly calendar is not handed in on the last Monday of the month, if can be handed in on the following day for half credit. After that, the student receives a zero for the assignment.
Visit the Wordly Wise site for resources and practice activities related to each lesson's words.
Visit Spelling City to practice your spelling words. You can play games with your spelling words and even take a spelling test online. Click on grade 5 for the weekly lists and click on Mrs. Urbano's name for the challenge lists.
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