Weekly Preview: Week Beginning Monday 19th October

5B Week At A Peek
Beginning Monday 19^th October

Math

Unit II Introduction to Algebra Data & Graphing

Chap. 6: Algebra & Multiplication

· Order of Operations

· Functions

· Using Multiplication Properties

· The Distributive property

· Chapter 5 & 6 Test

Reading

Novel Study: Maniac Magee

Part II Chapters 33 - 40

• How does religion tie into the story of Maniac Magee
• What was his main reason for running away from home
• What do you think happened in the ‘lost year’ of Maniac’s life

Ghost Stories

Read and tell a selection of Ghost Stories

Vocabulary/Spelling

· Vocabulary: Pollution

Natural resources; pollution; ecosystem; biodegradable; sanitary landfills; incinerators; recycle; chemicals; groundwater; quality; renewable resource; nonrenewable resources; reclamation

Grammar

Unit 3 Verbs

• Revising Strategies: Sentence Fluency Writing With Verbs
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Agreement with be and have
• Contractions with not

Writing

News Report Writing

Halloween Report Activity

• Continue to create and publish a ‘Spooky’ class newspaper.

Script Writing

• In groups of 4, write a ‘spooky Halloween’ script
• Practice for Acting Out

• Look at current ‘environmental’ news articles. Discuss structures.
• Publishing ‘spooky’ Halloween news report

SCIENCE

Pollution

Land Pollution

• The Problem Of Waste

· Chemical Pollution

· Changing The Land

Activities

• Recycling Paper

Air Pollution

• Natural Air Pollution
• Burning fuels
• Cleaning the air

Activities

· Particle Debris

Fun/Social/Homeroom

· Morning Meeting – Each day 7.45am – 8.15am

· 21 to 22^nd Oct – 12 noon dismissal / Parent Teacher Conferences

· 23^rd Oct – LS Assembly Drama

“Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars!”-Les Brown

Diwali Celebration

On Friday, we celebrated the Hindu Festival 'Diwali' - 'The Festival Of Lights'. The day began with a telling of a famous Hindu story - 'Rama & Sita' which the students then reenacted in their own dramatisations, followed by an art project: decorating their footprints to welcome the Goddess Lakshmi - the Goddess of Fortune - into our lives, and then Vivan shared some very special (and very yummy) Diwali sweets with us all!
The day ended with us lighting sparklers in the playground - brought in very kindly by Atreya.
There are four students out of the sixteen who are Hindu, so we thought it only right to honour their traditions, just as we honour Ramadan and Eid for the Muslims and Christmas for the Christians.
Understanding just a little from each others' cultures and beliefs make us a much more accepting and understanding group of people.
It is also a whole lot of fun!

“Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars!”-Les Brown

Healthy Habits Breakfast & Read In

Last week was 'Healthy Habits Week' and to end the week, 5B decided to host a 'Perfect Breakfast' buffet in the classroom before the special 'Read In' programme.
The food was wonderful and almost everyone brought very yummy food in to share!
Each table set up their own buffet and produced menus and place cards and then we all sat down and shared a wonderful feast together!
This was followed by a grand showing of the new movie 'Up' in the theatre along with all the other Lower school students, then a whole day was devoted to the joys of reading in the classroom.
The day ended with our bi-annual read-in, where students visit four different classrooms to listen to short stories read aloud by different teachers.
We all had a wonderful day!

“Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars!”-Les Brown

Weekly Preview: Week Beginning Monday 12th October

5B Week At A Peek

Week Beginning Monday 12th October

Math
Unit II Introduction to Algebra Data & Graphing
Chap. 5: Algebra & Addition
• Addition properties
• End of chapter test & variables
Chap. 6: Algebra & Multiplication
• Write & evaluate expressions
• Order of Operations
• Functions

Reading
Novel Study: Maniac Magee
Part II Chapters 26 - 32
• How does religion tie into the story of Maniac Magee
• What was his main reason for running away from home
• What do you think happened in the ‘lost year’ of Maniac’s life

Newspaper Reports
• Read a selection of different front pages to recognize structure of Report Writing

Ghost Stories
Read and tell a selection of Ghost Stories

Spelling/ Vocabulary
• Vocabulary: Pollution
Natural resources; pollution; ecosystem; biodegradable; sanitary landfills; incinerators; recycle; chemicals; groundwater; quality; renewable resource; nonrenewable resources; reclamation

Grammar
Unit 3 Verbs
• Revising Strategies: Sentence Fluency Writing With Verbs
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Agreement with be and have
• Contractions with not

Writing
News Report Writing

• Journalism brainstorm
• Finding a good story
• Discuss sequence and style
• Following a structure: 5W’s and H
• Headlines; sub heading; topic sentences; reporting style; quotations; photographs;
• Look at current ‘environmental’ news articles. Discuss structures.
• Publishing ‘spooky’ Halloween news report
• Create a ‘spooky’ class newspaper.

Halloween Report Activity
• Pre-writing & drafting reports
• Publishing ‘spooky’ Halloween news report
• Continue to create and publish a ‘Spooky’ class newspaper.


Social Studies
CARAVANS/Geography
• Complete the simulation
Award Ceremony

Science
Pollution
• What is Pollution?
Land Pollution
• The Problem Of Waste
• Chemical Pollution
• Changing The Land
Activities
• A Lot of Litter
• Trash In your Class
• Recycling Paper

Fun/Social/Homeroom
• Morning Meeting – Each day 7.45am – 8.15am
• Friday 9th ESLR Grade 4 Assembly

“Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars!”-Les Brown

Healthy Habits Week

Dear Parents,

It is Healthy Habits week here at NJIS and all students in 5B have been discussing the importance of eating well-rounded, healthy meals.

On Monday, we realized that some students in 5B were not eating breakfast at all before coming to school! Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day and I hope that from our discussions, all students will try to eat something healthy in the morning from now on.

During the lesson, the students identified how to consume a variety of nutrient-dense breakfast foods and beverages. Our lesson focused on making sure that the breakfast foods we eat come from the five most important food types: Grains; Meat & Beans; Milk; Fruit and Vegetables.

Students were then placed in groups of 5 and together, they devised ‘The Perfect Breakfast Menu’.

On Friday 9^th October morning, from 7:30 – 8:00 am, as a fun activity, we are hoping to hold our very own ‘Perfect Breakfast Buffet’. In their groups, students have already decided what food they will bring to share with their classmates. They have made decorative menus and place cards and will tell us why their breakfast foods are healthy. We will gather together, talk about the foods and then enjoy eating a healthy, nutrient filled breakfast to get us started for the day!

I hope that you will support this activity by helping your child bring in the food/beverages to share on Friday. I will be taking lots of photographs to share on our class website.

Thank you so much for your wonderful support,

Kathryn Beck

More About Breakfast

• Breakfast should include a variety of different
• Foods/beverages from each of the five food groups
• Breakfast is one of the most important meals to eat during the day.
• Breakfast foods and beverages give you the energy and nutrition you need to run, jump, play, think and learn.
• Eating breakfast helps you to grow and to be strong.
• Tasting a variety of foods/beverages can be fun and helps you to try and enjoy a variety of different foods/beverages; how much of them you have, and how often you have them for breakfast is important.

Generally, the recommendations for each food group include:

Grains: Make at least half your grains whole grains.

Vegetables: Vary your veggies – try to choose vegetables from several subgroups (orange vegetables, dark green vegetables, etc.) each day.

Fruits: Focus on fruits – eat a variety of fruits.

Milk: Get your calcium-rich foods – choose fat-free or low fat most often.

Meat & Beans: Go lean with protein – choose lean meat and poultry. Vary your choices – include more fish, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds.

“Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars!”-Les Brown

Weekly Preview: Week Beginning Monday 5th October

5B Week At A Peek

Week Beginning Monday 5^th October

Math

· Unit II Introduction to Algebra Data & Graphing

• Chap. 5: Algebra & Addition

· Expressions & variables

· Write equations

· Solve equations

Reading

Novel Study: Maniac Magee

Part II Chapters 22- 30

• Why does Maniac not understand prejudice at the beginning?
• How does he come to terms with what he experiences in Two Mills on the East and West side of town?

Wonders – A Journey Round the World

Read Animal Wonders

• The Lemming
• The Condor
• The Locust
• Chimpanzee

Read Dr Doolittle story

Vocabulary/Spelling

· Manic Magee Vocabulary: contortions, finicky, blemish, infamous, scraggly, cunning, testimony

Grammar

Unit 2 Nouns

• Revising Strategies: Sentence Fluency Writing with Nouns
• Revising Strategies: Vocabulary Using Exact Nouns

Unit 3 Verbs

• Action Verbs
• Direct Objects

Writing

The Writing Process Workshop

Unit 8 Writing A Personal Narrative

• The Writing Process: Revising Strategies Elaborating: Details

Explorer/Adventure Narrative

o Go over narrative and extend and elaborate

o Edit, proofread and publish work.

Wonders – A Journey Round The World

Animal Wonders Activities

Healthy Habits Week: Produce a Breakfast Buffet menu using the 5 food types.

Social Studies

Geography – Map Skills

· Map Skills Continued: What’s Your trade; The Right One; Green Mountain Comparison; Alasks Wert & Dry; Color My World;

CARAVANS/Geography

· ‘Caravans’ Simulation Country Research & Final Oral Reports new countries (Philippines, Malaysia, Greece)

· Begin to compete the simulation

Fun/Social/Homeroom

· Morning Meeting – Each day 7.45am – 8.15am

· Healthy Habits week.

ISA Testing Tuesday & wednesday

“Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars!”-Les Brown

Batik Beauties

On Friday 2nd October, the Indonesian government announced that it was Batik day.
Only three students from 5B dressed in Batik, but don't they look gorgeous?!



“Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars!”-Les Brown