Grade 5 Wiki

This wiki/blog is an online resource for both students and families at The Chestnut Hill School. Check the blog to find out what's new in the classroom, browse the calendar for classroom events, or use the links below for access to important wiki pages. Recent changes and the newest posts are linked to the sidebar.

• Reading:The Wanderer by Sharon Creech
• Writing: Building Vocabulary, 6+1 Traits; editing and revising, Ridgewood Grammar, Classical Roots vocabulary
• History:Timelines, Perspective, History of US 1600-1740
• Math: Math Journals
• Science: Biomes and Animals of North America
• Physical Education: Soccer skills, cooperative games, and fitness.
• Spanish: ¡En Español! text book: Unidad 1 & Unidad 2 - Spanish overnight in May.
• General Music: Ensemble work (recorder and world percussion), music theory using Master Theory - Book 1, and concert preparation
• Choral: sight singing using the Oxford University Folk Song Sight Singing Series Book II. Repertoire including Siyahamba, ArmaVirumque, Simple Gifts.
• Art: Printmaking, Collage (using positive and negative shapes), Focus on Presentation
• Woodworking: Creating a memo pad, Finishing Techniques