Cities of the Renaissance Newspaper

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Posted on September 22, 2014 by Ms. Valenti

In History, fifth graders are working in individual groups to compose a newspaper on one of the three major cities from the Renaissance period. Students must design and write the newspaper as if it were published during the time of … Continue reading →

Fifth Grade ~ Playground Whirl

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Ms. Valenti

5th Graders Jump Into Their First Class Novel of the Year!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Ms. Valenti

Last week, fifth graders started their first class novel of the year: Abel’s Island by William Steig. Everyone is really enjoying the book so far!

Elena (above) tells us, “My favorite part is when Abel and his wife, Amanda, enjoy the picnic together. I really like how descriptive the book is.”

Tatym (above) can’t wait to get through the book to learn more about Abel and Amanda’s crazy adventures! “I think what Abel hit on his way down the waterfall is an island. And maybe him and Amanda will create a new life there. I think it would be nice for them to have a place of their own.