Summer Learning
Families have asked for summer homework/learning opportunities. There are many and we hope students are getting lots of time outdoors, with friends and family, and time to play and relax. Here are a few academic ideas to help keep skills up and ready for an exciting and challenging 5th grade year.
The following skills are important for 5th grade. It's easy to forget them during the summer, so if you have time, you can practice by finding worksheets on www.worksheetworks.com or by working on Khan Academy, MobyMax, or IXL.
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Math facts: 50 in 2 1/2 minutes (1's-12's)
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Addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators
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Addition facts
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Finding equivalent fractions (easy ones like 1/4, 1/2, 1/6)
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Subtraction facts
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Adding and subtracting with decimals.
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Multiplication facts
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Compare fractions, decimals and percents
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Division facts
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Identify 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.
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6-digit pencil and paper addition
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Be able to locate and place ordered pairs on coordinate grids.
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6-digit pencil and paper subtraction
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Add and subtract money
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2-digit x2-digit multiplication (grid or traditional method)
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Measure with metric and standard units.
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Long division (standard method)
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Find area and perimeter of rectangles.
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Technology over the summer
Dear Parents,
If your child would like to access his/her TypingClub account over the summer, here is a document with instructions on how to access the accounts. I recommend that students cover the keyboard while they are practicing.
Happy Summer Keyboarding!
Debra Thomas
Reading
The list of OBOB books has begun to take shape already: http://www.waucomabookstore.com/OBOB-3rd-5th-grade-division
Although OBOB is optional in 5th grade, I recommend that students pick up a couple of the OBOB books to enjoy over the summer. The book list is always a good one! Don’t forget about the 2016 OES Summer Reading Challenge. Log the hours you read for a reward in September!
Create your own book club with friends. Choose a book and get together a couple times to read together or discuss the book.
Continue to reflect on your reading in your reader’s notebook over the summer. We would love for you to show us your progress in September.
Ms. Chris challenge: After you read A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd, if you write a one page (typed, 12 font, single spaced) 5 paragraph literary essay, I will send you a certificate for a free ice cream!
Summer Writing
Journaling or blogging
When you head out on a trip or local adventure, reflect on what you did.
When you read a really good book, invite others to try it out or explore some of the big lessons or questions you find.
Share it with your teacher on google drive or create a blog to share with friends, family and teachers.
Fiction writing
Enjoy writing your own stories. Share your creations with your teacher.
