In math we have been comparing decimals and ordering from least to greatest and greatest to least. An example of ordering decimals from greatest to least is, 4.803; 4.3; 4.08; 4.038. We use the stacking strategy to compare place value position to help us figure out the correct order. One example of comparing: 8.72 = 8.720. This problem is equal because they try to trick you by adding the zero to the second number but if you cover the zero with your finger then it looks like the same number.
For the past weeks we have been learning the major and small battles of the Revolutionary War. Along with what were learning in social studies, in English we are writing a paper on battles and heroes . One example of a hero is Deborah Sampson. Deborah Sampson dressed up as a man just to fight for General George Washington in the Revolutionary War. Another example of a hero is James Armistead. James was an enslaved African American spy who worked for the Continental Army {Americans}. One example of a battle is the battle of Long Island. The British won and the Americans suffered great losses. About two days ago we were finishing up the last major battle of the Revolutionary War {The battle of Yorktown}.
Every Thursday we have Mrs. Mariani teach us important reading skills. This week we learned about Context Clues. There are 5 common context clues and they are definition, synonym, antonym, example, and inference. We have been using stickies to help us identify words we may not know or words that give meaning to the text. We use the different types of context clues to help us figure out the meaning of a word and/or how it shows meaning to the text.
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About MRS. CERBARANOI am a 5th grade teacher at Memorial School. This is my 7th year teaching. I previously taught 3rd and 4th grade at Korn School, as well as 5th grade here at Memorial. I am looking forward to an awesome year! If you need to contact me you may reach me at [email protected] or call 860-349-7235. Archives
November 2016
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