Mr. Booth’s 5th Grade Class
December 7-11, 2015
Look at What We Learned Last Week!
Reading: We identified examples of similes,
metaphors and illustrated and defined idioms.
Writing: We edited and revised our
explanatory writing project about how a new
invention we have created works. We started
publishing the writing.
Science: We reviewed all of the concepts about
Weather we have learned about.
Math: We added and subtracted fractions and
mixed numbers with unlike denominators by
finding common denominators using what we
know about equivalent fractions. We solved
two-step word problems involving fractions
and mixed numbers.
Look at What We Are Learning This Week!
Reading: We will continue learning about figurative
language. We will identify what adages and
proverbs are this week and review similes,
metaphors and idioms.
Writing: We will finish publishing our explanatory
writing. We will begin planning our own Epic Story.
Science: We will learn about unicellular organisms
versus multicellular organisms. We will learn about
the difference between plant cells and animal cells.
Math: We will continue to add and subtract
fractions with unlike denominators and solve
multistep word problems. We will begin multiplying
fractions
Social Studies: We will research the Constitution of
the United States.
Social Studies: We researched the Civil War.
News and Upcoming Events:
December 9th- Adding and Subtracting
Fractions Quiz
Early Release Day
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December 11 - Spelling Test
Figurative Language Test
Q2 Common Assessment for Math
December 14th- Q2 Common Assessment for ELA
December 16th –Body Systems Vocab Quiz Part 1
December 18th- TFK Quiz
Winter Celebration 1-2
Vocabulary
1. cell- basic unit of structure and function of the life
process
2. unicellular- single cell organisms; only purpose is to
survive
3. multicellular- many cells working together; contains
a nucleus and surrounding nuclear membrane
4. cellular processes- the processes cells perform
including absorption, excretion, digestion,
reproduction, response and energy
5. animal cells- a type of cell that includes a plasma
membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm and vacuole
6. plant cells- a type of cell that includes a cell wall,
nucleus, cytoplasm, vacuole, and chloroplasts
7. chloroplasts- sac that contains pigments that convert
the Sun’s energy to food
8. plant vacuole- stores the food and water; water in this
area presses against the cell wall to make it rigid
9. plant cell wall- outer covering of the cell of a plant;
rigid and helps the plant stand up
10. plasma membrane- flexible double layered coat;
controls what goes in and out of the cell
11. vacuole- storage bubbles that hold food until it can be
digested
12. nucleus- command center of the cell; controls
information about how the cell will behave, grow or
divide
13. cytoplasm- jelly-like substance that the nucleus floats
in which helps maintain the cell’s shape