Fifth Grade Rm. 100

Mr. Kelley

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kylekelley@olgschool.net

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*Dr. Steve Kahn Web Page    -     OLG Staff Member*

Family Thinking Points

_________Calendar_________

*  5th Grade Announcement from Mrs. Skinner - Choir Practice will be on Thursdays from 12:00-12:25!

OLG Home Page

School Dates                            Schedule          

Virtus Parent Letter

Spanish Newsletter Link

__________Language Arts___________

Book Reports

      Starting in October, students will be asked to report on a novel of their choice each quarter.  Students will sign up for their date of presentation.  Several presentation options are available, however, all presentations should be able to speak about the following:

Main Characters

Settings

Problems

Solutions

Theme (Lesson Learned)

Here are the choices for activities.  Choose one in addition to knowing the above ideas.  You may only do each option one time.

-Write a biography of the author (2 para. min.)
- Create 3 poems based on a character
- Make a visual representation from a chapter & explain significance
- Research the setting (if it is an actual place) - 2 pages, double-spaced, with bibliography
- Discuss 5 important quotes, who said it, and why it is important ( 1 para. per quote)
- Create a new book cover
- Write a newspaper article about an event in the book (who, what where, why, how; 3 para. min)
- Create a timeline of important events; 5 event minimum, explain in sentences why each event is important.
- Write three diary entries from the point of view of character (1 para per entry)
- 10 years after - where are three of the characters now? (1 para per character )
- Re-write the end of the novel (min 3 para)
- Create a vocabulary sheet with difficult words, including definitions and an original sentence ( 5 word minimum)
- Create a movie poster for the novel.  Be ready to explain your visual choices.

-Create a novel box or bag.  Put 5-10 items in the bag that relate to the story, setting or characters; explain how each item connects to the story.

-Write a letter to the author, explain your specific likes and dislikes of the story and thank him or her for the effort (min 3 para.)

Helpful Guidesheets for Writing

Student-Adult Writing Form

Oops! Editing Marks

Styling a Paper

Writing Tips

Purposes for Writing

Extra Writing Challenges

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Each month poses a different extra writing challenge.

These can be turned into the IN box like all writing projects.

Weekly Spelling List

Weekly Spelling Challenge List

DARE Essay Grading Sheet

_______Social Studies_______

History Box Project

History Box Requirements

Presentation Rubirc

Physical Project Rubric

*The history boxes will be presented on February 22, 23 and 24.  Student numbers 1-9 will present on the 22nd.  Student numbers 10-18 will present on the 23rd.  Student number 19-27 will present on February 24th. 

___________Math____________

Math Facts Link

Students may continue their progress with the Math Facts program that we use at school.  There is a software requirement to use this program at home.  At the bottom of the home page click on Check Software Requirement to see if your home computer will run the program.  Adobe is needed.  Any other necessary software is available online.

______Internet Safety Tips______

Cyber Bullying

Keeping internet use positive

This website offers professional resources, forums and blogs that offer advice in helping navigate students operate safely on the internet.  

McGruff Safety Tips for the Internet

Internet problem solver

This website encourages parent interaction on the internet with their student which builds towards increased trust and independence.  There is a parent/student pledge or contract available online as well.

__________Hotlinks__________

Typing Practice

Keyboarding Games

Use this site to increase your accuracy and speed as a typist.  This is a very valuable skill for middle school and will save you time on homework in the future.

More Typing Practice

Math Support

Everyday Math

This is a support website for our math curriculum and offers support practice and games to supplment student learning for each unit of study.

Writing Support

The 6 Traits of Writing

The OLG staff supports writing with purpose and these six guidelines help ensure that your writing is well-rounded.

Vocab Boost

Vocab Helper

Sadlier-Oxford Weekly Vocab Practice Games

These two sites can increase your word power.  Word power gives you optoins and confidence when writing and speaking.

Newberry Award Winning List

This is always a great place to start if you are looking for your next great reading experience. 

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