Class News for Mrs. Scott's Fifth Grade Scholars 2025-2026!!
January:
December came quickly and it allowed students to practice argument language with their first book review. They also found evidence to support a theme and reasons for their peers to read their book. Their evidence log is meant to prepare them for collecting evidence on their research project dealing with debatable topics. Students had some fun creating festive sweaters to compete in our "Over-the-Top-Sweater" Contest and will start January with a winter poem.
December:
As we end November, we are thankful for our time with the entire fifth grade. All of the fifth grade participated in the Feast of Characters and got to interact with one another as a character from one of the fictional books they read. Students also wrapped up book clubs and are looking to do partnerships as they work on debatable topics and book reviews. Students will develop their research skills as they use articles and websites to support a claim. Students also enjoyed their trip to Pennsbury Manor.
November:
October comes to an end with spooky stories! Students have been working on their personal narrative writing skills and practicing complex/varied sentences while adding more sensory details to their stories. Our thematic book clubs are busily collecting evidence on themes. Students will work within their club to uncover a theme and write an "I am poem" about their main character. We will also discuss an upcoming independent book project called-- Feast of Characters.
October:
As September comes to an end, students are continuing their narrative work by writing about small moments and special events that helped shape them or change them. Our personal narrative writing encourages students to examine lessons and themes in their own lives. They are beginning to look at various realistic fiction novels to work in partnerships and clubs to uncover themes and examine social issues. They have been practicing writing about reading and purposeful jots. Students have started to review various ELA skills such as: figurative language, capitalization, correct use of commas, and what fifth grade sentences and paragraphs look like.
