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La Rocca, Class 5-325

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Volume 8: May 2 ,2016
Leaders of the Month: Evelyn , Jia Qi, Javan
Leadership Day
On Friday, May 6,2016 students will be celebrating how they found their wings in Fifth Grade.
Career Day
On Thursday, June 16,2016 we will have presentations on careers of the 21st century. If you are
interested in sharing your career with the 5th Grade students please contact me
@nlarocca2@schools.nyc.gov
Digital Research :
We are beginning a short research project that will use several sources to build knowledge about the Solar
System. In class students will choose from a choice board a way to represent the knowledge they have gained
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We are also researching : How might the rights listed in the Bill of Rights be applied to everyday situations?
Student groups will create a poster with the number of their amendment, the amendment written in
their own words (student friendly language) and pictures to illustrate their amendment
Carmen Tafolla
After a month long study of Carmen Tafollas works students were treated to a special presentation by the
author herself. A gallery of students work was displayed in the multi-purpose room and will soon be feature at
Queens College.
Reading at Home
A way to help your child at home: Have your child tell you about the text they are reading. Discuss the
obstacles they come across and the effect they have. Make connections to overcoming everyday obstacles
within their lives. Ask questions to deepen your understanding of a non-fiction text

What is the theme of the book? DOK 2

What did the author want you to learn or know? DOK 2
How does the reader feel after reading the text? DOK 2
How well do you think the author used illustrations and graphics? DOK 4
How are the graphic related to the text? DOK 3
How did the graphics help you as a reader? DOK 4
What else would you have included if you were the author? DOK 4

Writing Tips for Parents

Create a writing center
Have children keep a Journal or Diary:
Write, Write, Write:
Have children research their favorite sports team, singer or athlete and write about them.

Classroom News: Contact Us @ qmatos@schools.nyc.gov and nlarocca2@schools.nyc.gov

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Volume 8: May 2 ,2016
Leaders of the Month: Evelyn , Jia Qi, Javan
Da liderazgo
El viernes, mayo 6,2016 estudiantes estarn celebrando cmo encontraron sus "alas" en el quinto grado.
Da de Carreras
El jueves, de junio de 16,2016 tendremos presentaciones sobre carreras del siglo 21. Si usted est
interesado en compartir su carrera con los estudiantes de 5 grado pngase en contacto conmigo @ @
nlarocca2 schools.nyc.gov
Digital Research:
Estamos comenzando un proyecto de investigacin corto que va a utilizar varias fuentes para construir el
conocimiento sobre el sistema solar. En la clase de los estudiantes elegir entre una tabla de eleccin de una
forma de representar el conocimiento que han adquirido.
Tambin estamos investigando: Cmo podran los derechos enumerados en la Declaracin de Derechos
aplicarse a situaciones cotidianas? Los grupos de estudiantes crear un cartel con ... el nmero de su enmienda,
la enmienda por escrito con "sus propias palabras" (estudiante lenguaje amigable ") e imgenes para ilustrar
su modificacin
Carmen Tafolla
Despus de un largo mes de estudio a los estudiantes las obras de Carmen tafolla fueron invitados a una
presentacin especial por la propia autora. Una galera de trabajo de los estudiantes se muestra en el saln de
usos mltiples y pronto estar funcin en el Queens College.
Lectura en Casa
Una manera de ayudar a su hijo en casa: Haga que su nio le cuente sobre el texto que estn leyendo. Discutir
los obstculos que se cruzan y el efecto que tienen. Haga las conexiones a superar los obstculos cotidianos
dentro de sus vidas. Haga preguntas para profundizar su comprensin de un texto de no ficcin
Cul es el tema del libro? DOK 2
Qu le dijo el autor quiere que aprende o conoce? DOK 2
Cmo se siente el lector despus de leer el texto? DOK 2
Qu tan bien crees que el autor utiliza ilustraciones y grficos? DOK 4
Cmo son el grfico relacionado con el texto? DOK 3
Cmo los grficos que ayudan como lector? DOK 4
Qu ms le ha incluido si fuera el autor? DOK 4
Escribiendo Consejos para los padres
Crear un centro de escritura
Haga que los nios lleven un "diario personal":
Escribir, escribir, escribir:
Haga que los nios investigan su equipo deportivo favorito, cantante o deportista y escribir sobre ellos.
Aula Noticias: Pngase en contacto con nosotros @ qmatos@schools.nyc.gov y nlarocca2@schools.nyc.gov
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