Homework Requirements for 5^th Grade

Mrs. Maunu

 

v  Homework provides fifth graders with an opportunity to practice and extend the skills they are learning in the classroom. 

 

v  Agenda Book

o   Students will record their homework assignments in an agenda book that parents will need to initial each night.

o   Agenda books will be returned to school each day.

 

v  Homework Folder

o   Students will use a homework folder to store homework, notices, and class work. 

o   Students will keep folder organized so they know what needs to come back to school and what needs to stay at home.

o   Homework folders will go home every night and will need to be returned every day.

 

v  Math

o   Each week students will be asked to complete 2-4 math assignments.

o   Math assignments are aligned with the common core standards that are being taught in class.

o   Your child’s ability to complete their homework is a good indicator of your child’s understanding of 5^th grade math skills. 

 

v  ELA

o   Each week students will be asked to complete 2-4 ELA assignments.

o   ELA assignments are aligned with the common core standards that are being taught in class.

o   Your child’s ability to complete their homework is a good indicator of your child’s understanding of 5^th grade ELA skills. 

o   Children should read or be read to, for 30 minutes each night.

 

v  Projects/Essays

o   Students will have long range assignments to complete in reading, social studies, and science.  Directions for projects will be sent home with students.  If you have any concerns about project expectations or you do not have the resources available to complete a project please contact me.

 

v  Expectations for all homework turned in:

o   Name (first and last)

o   Legible

o   Written in pencil (unless otherwise stated)

o   Show your work