English+Language+Arts

=**__Wordly Wise__**= We will be using the Wordly Wise for both our spelling and vocabulary building program. Each lesson contains 15 words and we will spend two weeks on each lesson. During the first week of each lesson, we will focus on the spelling of each word and we will have a spelling test on Friday. During the second week, we will work with the definition(s) of each word with a definitions test on Friday. =media type="custom" key="25529966"= =media type="custom" key="25529982"= =media type="custom" key="25529992"=

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=**__Reading__**=

I n 5th grade, students are required to read for 100 minutes each. As a result, students will be assigned 25 minutes of reading homework Monday - Thursday. For this assignment, students may read a variety of materials including the a chapter book, the newspaper, a magazine, a comic book, or an eBook from [|myON.com]. Students will record their nightly reading in their Reading Log, which will be contained in a yellow folder. Reading Logs will be collected on Friday each week and will count towards their English Language Art grade. Please note, a signature by a parent/guardian is required for full credit.
 * == Reading Logs ==


 * == 25 Book List ==

By the end of the year, students are required to have read at least 25 books. Students may read chapter books, picture books, and even eBooks from [|myON.com] to complete this assignment. Books we read in class will also count towards the 25 book requirement. When students finish reading a book, they will need to complete the Book Summary form. The form is located in the classroom or can be accessed from this.

=**__Helpful Websites__**=
 * myON.com
 * TypingWeb.com