St. Ann-Mrs. Metaxas’ Blog
5th Grade
Friday, November 6, 2026
5M Homework & Classwork Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Homework
Math-p. 71 #12-23
Reading-read RQ book
Soc. Studies-answer Think & Review questions 1-4
Classwork
Reading-read "Wordsmiths" p. 114-117 in reading book, discuss and summarize
Grammar-Repetition of Articles p. 60-61
Vocabulary-listen to story for Unit 7, review vocabulary words and definitions
Math-Compatible Numbers p. 70-71 31-11
Religion-read p. 68-69 The Birth of Jesus and complete the crossword puzzle
Social Studies-complete the crossword puzzle, discussed the think & review questions
Handwriting-weekly assignment p. 26-27 due tomorrow 11/6
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
5M Homework & Classwork Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Homework
Math-p. 69 # 25-34 and # 36
Reading-read RQ book
Religion-Saint Report due 11/5 tomorrow
Classwork
Readworks-Article of the DAy
Reading-Discuss story according to question given, Write Respond to reading using sentence starters and answering all questions, Workbook p. 141
Vocabulary-Review words in Units 1-6, complete the sentences on p. 67
Math-Review Division Patterns complete Workbook p. 49-50
Religion-Visit the Hall of Saints given by 3rd grade, work on our saint reports due tomorrow
Social Studies-read articles 5 & 7, highlight key points, watch videos and answer questions online
Handwriting-weekly assignment p. 26-27
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Guidelines for Saint Report
Saint Report
Due Date: November 5
Your assignment is to research a saint and learn about his or her life, faith, and example of holiness. Your report should include the following three pages.
Page 1: Picture
Draw or print a picture of your saint. You may also draw a symbol that represents your saint. For example, a shamrock is a symbol associated with St. Patrick.
Page 2: Cover Sheet
Your cover sheet should include:
Your saint’s name
Your name
The date
Page 3: Written Report
Research your saint and include basic information about his or her life. Some information you may include is:
Date and place of birth
Patron saint of what or whom
Feast day
Canonization date (the date the saint was officially declared a saint)
Important events or accomplishments in the saint’s life
Living Like Your Saint
At the end of your report, write three complete sentences explaining how someone today could follow your saint’s example and live like him or her.
Remember: Do your best work, check your spelling and grammar, and make sure your report is neat and organized!
Saint Report Grading Checklist
Student Name: __________________________________
Check each item when completed.
Picture or symbol of the saint included
Cover sheet includes saint’s name, student’s name, and date
Report includes basic information about the saint
Three complete sentences explain how to live like the saint
Report is neat, organized, and easy to read
Spelling, capitalization, and grammar checked
Score: ______ / 6 points
Teacher Comments: Include your rough draft with your report!
5M Homework & Classwork Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Homework
Math-p. 68-69 # 5-20
Reading-read RQ book
Religion-saint report due 11/5
Classwork
Band/Choir
PE
Reading-Reread to understand building suspense in a story, and anecdotes to help us understand an idea, complete Workbook p. 138-140
Grammar-Articles, complete p. 60-61
Vocabulary-Review Units 1-6, complete p. 66
Math-Division Patterns, practice division facts in 4th grade fluency on IXL, also complete IXL 4-1:1 on division patterns
Religion-Madonna and Child art and honoring the Mother of God's Son p. 66-67
Social Studies-read articles #4 and 6, answer questions online
Handwriting-weekly assignment p. 26-27
Monday, November 2, 2026
5M Homework & Classwork Monday, Oct. 2, 2026
Homework
Vocabulary-complete p. 64=65 including the Write Your Own
Religion-Saint report due 11/5
Reading-read your RQ book
Classwork
Readworks-Article of the Day for "The Sun and the Earth" are due today
SEL with Mrs. Segarra
Reading-Discuss idioms and building suspense in the story, complete Workbook p. 138-139
Vocabulary-review words and definitions for Units 1-6
Math-Ch. 3 Test
Religion-work on Saint report due 11/5
Social Studies-read article 3 and answer the questions for the article
Handwriting-weekly assignment p. 26-27
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5M Homework & Classwork Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Homework
Religion-Saint Report due 11/5, Directions received by all
Reading-read RQ, finish Phonics WS, IXL's due 11/2 (FP7, PFT, CVZ)
Classwork
Readworks-Article of the Day
Reading-Phonics sounds /o/ spelled aw, ough, au; /oi/ spelled oi; /ou/ spelled ou; /ou/ spelled ow
Grammar-Proper Adjectives p. 56-57
Vocabulary-Unit 6 Test
Math-Multiply with Zeros in the Multiplier WB. p. 48
Religion-reviewed assignment on saints; read about All Saints Day p. 337
Social Studies-read article 2 "Ellis and Angel Island Inspections", watch videos and answer questions
Handwriting-weekly assignment p. 24-25 due tomorrow
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