Right or Wrong?

For our read aloud, Mrs. P is reading "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix, which is part of the "Shadow Children" series.  In this book, Luke Garner must be hidden because of the population law in his country.  What do you think it would be like to have to hide your whole life, or to never be allowed to leave the same room?  Think deeply about this, and answer only after you have looked at all of the possibilities of how this life might feel.  Write at least six sentences.

Maps

Why are maps important for us to understand?  What are a few ways that people use maps?  Please write at least five sentences.  THEN, complete the activity on the link below.

Map Activity

Symbols

In Social Studies, we are learning about symbolism.  What is your favorite U.S. symbol?  What does it mean?  Why is it important to you and our country? Write at least five sentences.

What does it mean to be an American?

Second Class:

What does it mean to be an American?

First class:

2010-2011 Fifth Graders

Hello all! We are Mrs. Preis' 5th grade class for the 2010-2011 school year.  This is our second week of school, and so far the year is going pretty well!  Stick around and check out our posts this year!  We will learn things together!