Career Choices!

What is your career choice? Why did you choose this career?  I can not wait to see your cut-outs and read your writing.

Journey to the Center of the Earth....

Did you like the movie? why or why not?

The Titanic

We will be reading about The R.M.S. Titanic soon.... What do you know about this great ship?  Share your thoughts with us.

Dr. Seuss!

His birthday is coming up!  What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book?  Check it out and enjoy it again!

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

What are your feelings about this story so far?  Why do you feel this way?

Shiloh!

 Do you think Marty is doing the right thing?

Six Flags Read to Succeed...

Read Read Read Read Read.... WOW how easy it that!  You only need 6 hours, 360 minutes!
Win a free ticket to Six Flags Theme Park!
Fill in your log and return it to me by Feb. 15th! (signed by parents)

BOOK BINGO

Hey Friends, what is the title of your first book and what bingo square are you trying to fill in first?
Remember, to fill in the square you must pass the AR computer test. Books need to be on your reading grade level.  For poetry or joke square you need to write down your favorite poem or 5 jokes to share with the class!  Prizes will be awarded for BINGO!

The Great Mail Race!

The Race is ON!
Tell is which state you chose to write to and why?  Tell us something you learned about your state during your research.

Music!

What is your favorite music and why?  Give us an example of your favorite artist and song!

I'm back!

Thank you 5th grade for being so sweet while I was sick and in the hospital. Your cards were wonderful!

5th grade Reading Classes....

Got a question for you.  What did Michelangelo (not the Ninja Turtle guy) paint upside down?  We will be reading about this famous Renaissance artist when we return from Thanksgiving Break!

Pumpkin Book Characters!

Who is your character?  Why did you choose this character?

Our reading story this week

In our story selection, Shutting Out the Sky why do you think the author chose this title?
Also, what challenges do immigrants encounter?

Order of Operations!

Evaluate the numerical expression!  Remember the order of Operations.

1.  5+17-100 /(divide) 5


2.  3 x (22-2)

Pumpkin Surprise!

• You may bring your pumpkins in next week for art class on Thursday, and start creating!! Remember to bring your sketch and other supplies you  may need. 
• Final Castle book reports are due Sept 27th! (all glued and decorated, ready to hang up)

Show Me! Don't tell me....

Students: 
Please fix this boring sentence!

Mrs. Underwood was happy.

Welcome to 5th Grade!

Hello 5th graders!
This is our classroom blog and I encourage you to check it frequently and respond!  I Love hearing your thoughts and comments.  Please try to blog once a week!
Please have your information paperwork all filled out and signed by Aug 24th.

This year, I will be teaching: my home room math, both classes of reading, language arts, and writing.
Mr. Brandon will be teaching: his home room math, both classes of science and social studies.

Please come to class with all of your supplies and books!
You will have time in class to start all homework and possibly finish.  Homework is important to practice new skills we have learned and I expect it to be completed in your handwriting.

I look forward to seeing you!

Summer is Almost here!!  We have had a great year in 5th grade!  Stop by and see me!!
Work hard in middle school, and if I can help you in any way, just call me.... Love y'all
Mrs. Underwood!

Limericks :)

Share your silly limerick with us!