TOPIC 10 Practice Test Answers

Topic 10:

1. C
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. C
9. C
10. A
11. D
12. A
13. B
14. B

Abraham Lincoln's iPhone

Spelling Week 21

Spelling Words

1. equal
2. parlor
3. collect
4. closet
5. perhaps
6. wedding
7. rapid
8. value
9. arrive
10. behave
11. shoulder
12. novel
13. tulip
14. sorrow
15. vanish
16. essay
17. publish
18. aware
19. subject
20. prefer

Challenge Words

1. device
2. skittish
3. logic
4. sincere
5. nuisance
6. respiration
7. president
8. responsibility

Academic Words;

1. perimeter
2. area
3. formula
4. epidermis
5. photosynthesis
6. fascism
7. dictator
8. civilian

Farewell and Best Of Luck, Amy-Jo, Ryotaman, and Prof. J.H.Park

Week 20 Update

5^th Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents,

Literacy Week has come to an end and we have had quite an interesting time. The students spent the week learning about prejudice and stereotypes after we watched the movie, Zootopia. Please take some time to read the article that I posted about the lessons contained within the movie on both the blog and our Class Dojo page.

What we learned This week

Math: Topic 9 – Maths: Topic 10 – Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Decimals/TOPIC TEST

Literacy: Literacy Week – Zootopia (A Disney movie about prejudice, bias, and stereotypes).

Science: Chapter 3 – Growth and Survival

Social Studies: Ch. 7 World War One – Chapter wrap up and test.

What we will learn Next week

Maths: Topic 10 – Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Decimals + Topic Test/Topic 11- Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Literacy: Historical Fiction – War Horse/Katie’s Trunk. Historical Fiction Writing.

Science: Chapter 3 – Growth and Survival

Social Studies: Chapter 8 The Roaring Twenties

Announcements:

Student of the Week:

Well done, Celina Park. Check out the Student of the Week page on the blog to find out more.  

Dojo Masters:

Thanks for all of the hard work this week. Please check the Dojo Masters page on the blog to see who our masters for this week are.

Reminders

1.     Today is the last day of Semester 1. Semester 2 will begin on Monday, September 29^th.

2.     Chinese Week – February 5 to 9.

3.     H.I.S. Valentine’s Day – February 13

4.     Chinese/Lunar New Year – February 14 (no school that day until we return on Wednesday, February 21.

5.     International Expo – March 9.

Have a good weekend!

Mr. Robus

Literacy Week Highlights

This is what Literacy Week sounds like in our Grade 5 room. The beautiful silence of books being read and the occasional discussion about what is being read. Nice work, Grade 5s!

Three Things We Can Learn From Zootopia

Three Lessons from Zootopia to Discuss with Kids

I braved opening day of Zootopia with four kids. I had seen the previews and thought it would be a sweet, funny Disney movie about "becoming who we want to be no matter what" or "following our dreams." It did meet those expectations, but there was actually more.

Caves Books Will Be At H.I.S. on Thursday, January 25.

Don't forget to bring your money!

Literacy Week Dress-Up Day

Don't forget! You should do your best to dress as your favourite Disney Character next Wednesday, January 24th.

Wilson's 14 Points - You will need to know TWO for Thursday's test.

Fourteen Points: US History for Kids ***

Find simplified facts about Wilson's Fourteen Points speech for kids. The author, goal and significane of Fourteen Points for Peace to the Treaty of Versailles. Facts that explain the Fourteen Points speech for kids, children, homework and schools.

Find out more about Denmark here. Let's start planning our EXPO activities SOON!

Fun Denmark Facts for Kids - Interesting Information about Denmark

Learn some interesting information about Denmark while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia that's perfect for kids! Read about the capital city, population, currency, language, Vikings, LEGO, popular sports, and much more.