Field Trip Friday!
We were gone all morning on our field trip to the South Bend Regional Art Museum. I am happy to say that my students were very well behaved and their sculptures turned out great! They will be displayed for Gallery Galaxy. We returned just in time for lunch and a short recess break. What a fun day!
Reminders:
***Read over the weekend. It is our last chance to log reading minutes. All calendars are due on Monday.
***ISTEP starts on Tuesday. We are ready!
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Math:
We did not have math today due to the field trip.
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Social Studies:
Today in Social Studies were read and discussed the first two settlements-Roanoke and Jamestown. The students really have a few creative ideas about what happened to the people of Roanoke. What imaginations! We will continue with this chapter next week.
Until Monday...
Thursday, February 25, 2010
I am glad to be back at school today.
Language Arts:
Today was a short morning due to double specials. We were able to switch for Vocabulary Vine and take our weekly assessment a little early since we will be at our field trip all morning tomorrow.
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due tomorrow! They will we counted up and returned tomorrow so that we can turn them in one last time on Monday. Monday is the last official day to turn in reading minutes. We are doing a great job so far so let's really "pour it on" this weekend!
***Weekly Homework packet is due tomorrow
***Spelling test- Tomorrow
***An AR Checkup sheet was sent home today. Please sign and return it tomorrow.
Reminders:
***We will be out of the building tomorrow from about 9:15-12:45. Please remember your sack lunch and a drink! We will eat when we return from the museum.
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Math:
Today in math we worked on Study Island, completed our minute, and worked on some sample problems in preparation for next week. We are ready! Please stress to your kids to take their time, keep an eye on the clock, and double check all of their computation. They need to show their work when asked too.
Homework:
***None- If they can, it is a great idea to do a little extra practice on Study Island at home this weekend.
***We will not have math tomorrow because of the field trip.
***Unit 8 tests were passed back today.
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Content:
Today in Social Studies we started discussing Chapter 6 and the three settlements that were formed by the explorers. Remember- Roanoke? Jamestown? Plymouth?
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today was a short morning due to double specials. We were able to switch for Vocabulary Vine and take our weekly assessment a little early since we will be at our field trip all morning tomorrow.
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due tomorrow! They will we counted up and returned tomorrow so that we can turn them in one last time on Monday. Monday is the last official day to turn in reading minutes. We are doing a great job so far so let's really "pour it on" this weekend!
***Weekly Homework packet is due tomorrow
***Spelling test- Tomorrow
***An AR Checkup sheet was sent home today. Please sign and return it tomorrow.
Reminders:
***We will be out of the building tomorrow from about 9:15-12:45. Please remember your sack lunch and a drink! We will eat when we return from the museum.
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Math:
Today in math we worked on Study Island, completed our minute, and worked on some sample problems in preparation for next week. We are ready! Please stress to your kids to take their time, keep an eye on the clock, and double check all of their computation. They need to show their work when asked too.
Homework:
***None- If they can, it is a great idea to do a little extra practice on Study Island at home this weekend.
***We will not have math tomorrow because of the field trip.
***Unit 8 tests were passed back today.
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Content:
Today in Social Studies we started discussing Chapter 6 and the three settlements that were formed by the explorers. Remember- Roanoke? Jamestown? Plymouth?
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed our vocabulary for the week, listened to our read a loud, practiced our spelling words for the week,and worked on our grammar skill of the week which is subject and object pronouns.
An ISTEP+ schedule was passed out to the students today. We are testing next Tuesday-Thursday. We are getting geared up and the students are ready! Please remember to help at home by sending them to school on time, well rested, and with a healthy breakfast. Oh yes- Don't forget the gum!
Reminders:
***I will be pulling AR reports later this week. Every student is expected to read and pass a total of 3 AR books this grading period. Please ask your child if they are taking tests.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet is due on Friday.
***Our field trip is on Friday-Remember your sack lunch.
***Study your spelling words this week!
***Tomorrow is our Read-In.
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Math: We started Unit 9 today. It deals with variables, formulas, and graphs. The lesson today dealt with finding the area of a rectangle by using the distributive property. This Unit looks like it will be fairly easy.
Homework:
***Math Box and Study Link 9.1
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Social Studies:
We reviewed today for our test tomorrow. It will cover all of Chapter 5. Reviewing your matrix and rereading the chapter will be a big help!
Homework:
***Study for the test
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed our vocabulary for the week, listened to our read a loud, practiced our spelling words for the week,and worked on our grammar skill of the week which is subject and object pronouns.
An ISTEP+ schedule was passed out to the students today. We are testing next Tuesday-Thursday. We are getting geared up and the students are ready! Please remember to help at home by sending them to school on time, well rested, and with a healthy breakfast. Oh yes- Don't forget the gum!
Reminders:
***I will be pulling AR reports later this week. Every student is expected to read and pass a total of 3 AR books this grading period. Please ask your child if they are taking tests.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet is due on Friday.
***Our field trip is on Friday-Remember your sack lunch.
***Study your spelling words this week!
***Tomorrow is our Read-In.
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Math: We started Unit 9 today. It deals with variables, formulas, and graphs. The lesson today dealt with finding the area of a rectangle by using the distributive property. This Unit looks like it will be fairly easy.
Homework:
***Math Box and Study Link 9.1
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Social Studies:
We reviewed today for our test tomorrow. It will cover all of Chapter 5. Reviewing your matrix and rereading the chapter will be a big help!
Homework:
***Study for the test
Until tomorrow...
Monday, February 22, 2010
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we started our new story for the week. Please take the time to review this weeks vocabulary. The words are as follows: arroyo, behavior, secluded, glimpse, stunned, nestled, unpleasant, and arousing.
In spelling, we took our pretest this morning. Please make sure that your child is practicing their spelling words a little each night. It is expected that every student should get at least 23/25 on their spelling test each week. If they did not get at least a passing grade on last weeks test, you will find their test with a sticker for a parent signature. Your child should write the correct spelling of the words that they missed 10 times each for tomorrow.
In grammar today we worked on subject and object pronouns. This can be a little tricky so please make sure that you go over the worksheets that we completed together in class. This will be the grammar skill that is tested on Thursday.
Reminders:
***Our field trip to the South Bend Regional Art Museum is on Friday. Please make sure that your child has their sack lunch if you indicated that that they would bring one to school. We will eat when we return from the museum.
***Next week is ISTEP+. Hooray! Be looking for a note of days and times to come home in folders tomorrow. Remember- It is imperative that your child come to school healthy and well rested on all 3 days next week. They are allowed to bring in gum to chew during the tests.
***This is the last week for the I Love to Read challenge. So far, we are in the lead! I have challenged every student to really set a goal for themselves and reach for it in reading minutes this week. We can do it!
***Our third reading project is due on March 12. Also, the expectation for this 3rd grading period is that every student will read and pass 3 AR books on their lexile with at least an 80%. Ask your child if they have.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet/Tests- Some Thursday and some Friday due to our field trip on Friday.
***Read and record minutes
***All assessments were sent home today from Friday.
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Math:
Today in Math many students still needed some time to complete their Unit 8 test that they started last week. (We did not have math on Friday so they could not finish it then.) I was able to work with a small group on a variety on skills as they finished up.
We will start Unit 9 tomorrow which deals with variables, formulas, and graphs.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:
Today we read and discussed the Summary and the Reading Further section. The students had time to start pages 30-31 in their Interactive Student Notebook.
Homework:
***Pages 30-31 due tomorrow
***Study and reread the chapter. Our test over Chapter 5 is on Wednesday. We will play a game tomorrow in class as a way to review for the test.
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we started our new story for the week. Please take the time to review this weeks vocabulary. The words are as follows: arroyo, behavior, secluded, glimpse, stunned, nestled, unpleasant, and arousing.
In spelling, we took our pretest this morning. Please make sure that your child is practicing their spelling words a little each night. It is expected that every student should get at least 23/25 on their spelling test each week. If they did not get at least a passing grade on last weeks test, you will find their test with a sticker for a parent signature. Your child should write the correct spelling of the words that they missed 10 times each for tomorrow.
In grammar today we worked on subject and object pronouns. This can be a little tricky so please make sure that you go over the worksheets that we completed together in class. This will be the grammar skill that is tested on Thursday.
Reminders:
***Our field trip to the South Bend Regional Art Museum is on Friday. Please make sure that your child has their sack lunch if you indicated that that they would bring one to school. We will eat when we return from the museum.
***Next week is ISTEP+. Hooray! Be looking for a note of days and times to come home in folders tomorrow. Remember- It is imperative that your child come to school healthy and well rested on all 3 days next week. They are allowed to bring in gum to chew during the tests.
***This is the last week for the I Love to Read challenge. So far, we are in the lead! I have challenged every student to really set a goal for themselves and reach for it in reading minutes this week. We can do it!
***Our third reading project is due on March 12. Also, the expectation for this 3rd grading period is that every student will read and pass 3 AR books on their lexile with at least an 80%. Ask your child if they have.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet/Tests- Some Thursday and some Friday due to our field trip on Friday.
***Read and record minutes
***All assessments were sent home today from Friday.
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Math:
Today in Math many students still needed some time to complete their Unit 8 test that they started last week. (We did not have math on Friday so they could not finish it then.) I was able to work with a small group on a variety on skills as they finished up.
We will start Unit 9 tomorrow which deals with variables, formulas, and graphs.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:
Today we read and discussed the Summary and the Reading Further section. The students had time to start pages 30-31 in their Interactive Student Notebook.
Homework:
***Pages 30-31 due tomorrow
***Study and reread the chapter. Our test over Chapter 5 is on Wednesday. We will play a game tomorrow in class as a way to review for the test.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, discussed pronouns and antecedents, reviewed our Word Master words, and listened to our read aloud.
During computer lab, we took the time to continue typing our published book pages. We also spent the last part of our Language Arts time having a read-in. At this time, everyone was busy reading and logging minutes for their in school reading time.
Homework:
***Grammar page 98
***Read and record minutes-calendars are due on Friday. We need everyone to step it up and read, read,read!
***Word Master test tomorrow
***Has your child read and passed their 3 AR tests yet? Remember that 3 books passed is the 3rd grading period reading requirement. Keep encouraging them at home to read AR books and take the tests.
***Reading projects(poster) is right around the corner.
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Math:
During math class today we completed our minute, practiced computation, and spent the remainder of the class time working in small groups on the practice test for Unit 8. The test tomorrow will be very similar to the practice test.
Homework:
***Review the practice test problems.
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Social Studies:
Today in Social Studies we were able to hear presentations by 5 different groups. The students presented information that they learned about their assigned explorer. We will continue with these later in the week.
Homework:
***Review chapter 5 a little each night. The test over it will be some time mid week next week.
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, discussed pronouns and antecedents, reviewed our Word Master words, and listened to our read aloud.
During computer lab, we took the time to continue typing our published book pages. We also spent the last part of our Language Arts time having a read-in. At this time, everyone was busy reading and logging minutes for their in school reading time.
Homework:
***Grammar page 98
***Read and record minutes-calendars are due on Friday. We need everyone to step it up and read, read,read!
***Word Master test tomorrow
***Has your child read and passed their 3 AR tests yet? Remember that 3 books passed is the 3rd grading period reading requirement. Keep encouraging them at home to read AR books and take the tests.
***Reading projects(poster) is right around the corner.
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Math:
During math class today we completed our minute, practiced computation, and spent the remainder of the class time working in small groups on the practice test for Unit 8. The test tomorrow will be very similar to the practice test.
Homework:
***Review the practice test problems.
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Social Studies:
Today in Social Studies we were able to hear presentations by 5 different groups. The students presented information that they learned about their assigned explorer. We will continue with these later in the week.
Homework:
***Review chapter 5 a little each night. The test over it will be some time mid week next week.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, took our spelling pre test for the week and jumped into Unit 4 of our basal. This week we are reading Goin' Someplace Special. It is a story that is easy to read and the students can relate to the main character right from the beginning. We also reviewed the vocabulary that goes along with the story, picking out the homophones and finding synonyms as well. We also found only 5 minutes to start another chapter in our read a loud before heading off to double specials.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet- due Friday
***Read and record your minutes- Calendars are due on Friday
***Tomorrow is the last day to turn in a book order for the month.
***Our Word Master test will be on Thursday. Please review your definitions over the next two nights.
***Study your spelling words each night. It would help to practice writing them in cursive and have a parent check your work.
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, worked on number stories that involved multiple steps and showing our work, and problem solving. Our lesson of the day involved the Golden Rectangle. The students used the idea of the Golden Rectangle and used it in writing ratio proportions as well. Tomorrow we will work on a practice test on huge sheets of butcher paper, working as a team, showing our work, and working as a group to solve the problems through explanation and a step-by-step- approach. This practice test, which will resemble the Unit 8 test which will be given on Thursday. The test will cover rates, ratios, and dividing decimals. Reviewing the practice test is an excellent way to review for the test.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:
Today we started a matrix which will display information about 8 different explorers who explored North America. I started by demonstrating how the matrix will work by reading about our first explorer, Christopher Columbus. As we read, we filled our matrix with pictures that showed the following: his personal background, who sponsored him, the dates of his exploration, the route he took, the motives behind his exploration, and the impact that his journey made. The students were then divided into teams and given their own explorer to read about and identify these key concepts about. Tomorrow the students will take turns presenting and teaching the other groups about their explorer so that they can fill in their matrices in their Independent Student Notebook.
Homework:
***None-However, this is a chapter that contains a lot of information. It is helpful for the students to review the material a little each night.
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, took our spelling pre test for the week and jumped into Unit 4 of our basal. This week we are reading Goin' Someplace Special. It is a story that is easy to read and the students can relate to the main character right from the beginning. We also reviewed the vocabulary that goes along with the story, picking out the homophones and finding synonyms as well. We also found only 5 minutes to start another chapter in our read a loud before heading off to double specials.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet- due Friday
***Read and record your minutes- Calendars are due on Friday
***Tomorrow is the last day to turn in a book order for the month.
***Our Word Master test will be on Thursday. Please review your definitions over the next two nights.
***Study your spelling words each night. It would help to practice writing them in cursive and have a parent check your work.
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, worked on number stories that involved multiple steps and showing our work, and problem solving. Our lesson of the day involved the Golden Rectangle. The students used the idea of the Golden Rectangle and used it in writing ratio proportions as well. Tomorrow we will work on a practice test on huge sheets of butcher paper, working as a team, showing our work, and working as a group to solve the problems through explanation and a step-by-step- approach. This practice test, which will resemble the Unit 8 test which will be given on Thursday. The test will cover rates, ratios, and dividing decimals. Reviewing the practice test is an excellent way to review for the test.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:
Today we started a matrix which will display information about 8 different explorers who explored North America. I started by demonstrating how the matrix will work by reading about our first explorer, Christopher Columbus. As we read, we filled our matrix with pictures that showed the following: his personal background, who sponsored him, the dates of his exploration, the route he took, the motives behind his exploration, and the impact that his journey made. The students were then divided into teams and given their own explorer to read about and identify these key concepts about. Tomorrow the students will take turns presenting and teaching the other groups about their explorer so that they can fill in their matrices in their Independent Student Notebook.
Homework:
***None-However, this is a chapter that contains a lot of information. It is helpful for the students to review the material a little each night.
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, February 11, 2010
We are back into the swing of things after our snow day yesterday!
Language Arts:
Language Arts was busy due to double specials today. We were able to switch for Vocabulary Vine, start a writing activity based on a picture book, and listen to our read a loud.
Homework:
***Read and record your minutes. Remember that reading calendars are due tomorrow. This is considered homework.
***Skill worksheets. Remember to do both sides of each.
***If you have not turned in your permission slip, please do so tomorrow.
Things to Know:
***Writing pieces were sent home today. Please make sure to look over them tonight. We stress writing at least two full pages with every prompt. They can do this!
***Book orders were sent home today. Be sure to look carefully through them. I also sent home a Tab order which contains higher lexile books, but the books might contain mature content. Be sure to verify your order.
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Math:
Today in math we worked on Study Island, completed our minute, worked on computation on white boards, graded our homework from Tuesday, and discussed our new RIT vocabulary for the week. We are wrapping up this unit fairly quickly. Another practice quiz and our final test will fall some time next week.
Homework:
***Problem Solving sheet
Things to Know:
***Our ratio quiz and other assessments were sent home today. Be looking for them in folders.
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Content:
We had Art Smart today. Thank you Mrs. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs, Longley, and Mrs. Bernstein. The students loved painting their bottles which will be displayed during Gallery Galaxy.
Things to Know:
***We will finish up our States test tomorrow during homeroom time because tomorrow starts a new rotation.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Language Arts was busy due to double specials today. We were able to switch for Vocabulary Vine, start a writing activity based on a picture book, and listen to our read a loud.
Homework:
***Read and record your minutes. Remember that reading calendars are due tomorrow. This is considered homework.
***Skill worksheets. Remember to do both sides of each.
***If you have not turned in your permission slip, please do so tomorrow.
Things to Know:
***Writing pieces were sent home today. Please make sure to look over them tonight. We stress writing at least two full pages with every prompt. They can do this!
***Book orders were sent home today. Be sure to look carefully through them. I also sent home a Tab order which contains higher lexile books, but the books might contain mature content. Be sure to verify your order.
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Math:
Today in math we worked on Study Island, completed our minute, worked on computation on white boards, graded our homework from Tuesday, and discussed our new RIT vocabulary for the week. We are wrapping up this unit fairly quickly. Another practice quiz and our final test will fall some time next week.
Homework:
***Problem Solving sheet
Things to Know:
***Our ratio quiz and other assessments were sent home today. Be looking for them in folders.
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Content:
We had Art Smart today. Thank you Mrs. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs, Longley, and Mrs. Bernstein. The students loved painting their bottles which will be displayed during Gallery Galaxy.
Things to Know:
***We will finish up our States test tomorrow during homeroom time because tomorrow starts a new rotation.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A Snowy Tuesday!
Today was a short one in Language Arts. We switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed RIT vocabulary, spent some time comparing Word Master words and their definitions and took a test over our novel study book, Hatchet.
Homework:
***Study Word Master words(Both sets)
***Read and record minutes-Calendars are due on Friday
***Permission slips for our field trip are in blue folders. Please sign and return them by Friday.
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Math:
Math went great today. After our usual time spent on the minute, computation, and problem solving, we jumped right into our lesson which dealt with making enlargements using ratios. The concept of ratios is getting easier for the kids everyday. I was happy to hear one student say, "I can't believe that I knew very little about ratios and they are everywhere!"
Homework:
***Journal pages 323,324, 325
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Social Studies:
Today in Social Studies we reviewed both the Legislative and Executive Branch of Government and then added the Judicial Branch . The students then completed a worksheet on their own which they should use as a study guide for an upcoming "pop" quiz by the end of the week.
Homework:
***Study your map. We will have our states test tomorrow. This will be the last day of this rotation.
***Review your Branches of Government sheets. We will have a short quiz covering this material later in the week.
Until tomorrow...
Today was a short one in Language Arts. We switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed RIT vocabulary, spent some time comparing Word Master words and their definitions and took a test over our novel study book, Hatchet.
Homework:
***Study Word Master words(Both sets)
***Read and record minutes-Calendars are due on Friday
***Permission slips for our field trip are in blue folders. Please sign and return them by Friday.
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Math:
Math went great today. After our usual time spent on the minute, computation, and problem solving, we jumped right into our lesson which dealt with making enlargements using ratios. The concept of ratios is getting easier for the kids everyday. I was happy to hear one student say, "I can't believe that I knew very little about ratios and they are everywhere!"
Homework:
***Journal pages 323,324, 325
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Social Studies:
Today in Social Studies we reviewed both the Legislative and Executive Branch of Government and then added the Judicial Branch . The students then completed a worksheet on their own which they should use as a study guide for an upcoming "pop" quiz by the end of the week.
Homework:
***Study your map. We will have our states test tomorrow. This will be the last day of this rotation.
***Review your Branches of Government sheets. We will have a short quiz covering this material later in the week.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, February 8, 2010
Today in Language Arts, we had a big block of time since we did not have any specials. We were able to finish reading Hatchet, complete a character change sheet, review our new Word Master words, read with our reading buddies, and get a ahead start on our homework for the night.
Since we still have some assessments for Hatchet to fill in as well as ISTEP practice, we will start Unit 4 in our basal towards the end of the week and continue that story into next week as well since it is a short week with having Monday off. We will return to our usual homework at that time.
Homework:
***Questions chapter 19 and the Epilogue
***Read and record your minutes-So far for week one, our class is in the lead. Keep it up!
***Study Word Masters- Our test is scheduled for around February 18th. Remember, you will need to know all the words from round 1 of the challenge as well.
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Math:
Today in math we completed minute 90, worked on computation, worked on problem solving and continued with the lesson of the day which dealt with calculating the fat content of foods. This was a fun way to review ratios! We also had a short 10 question quiz over ratios.
Homework:
***Math box 8.7 and 8.8
***Study Link 8.7
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Social Studies:
We are drawing near the end of this rotation. Wednesday will be the last day with Thursday being Art Smart. My homeroom students will rotate to Mrs. Doms on Friday for Health.
Today we spent the day discussing the three branches of government. The students were filled with questions and they were very attentive. Since we did not get through everything, we will continue this tomorrow with an activity to follow. This is great information that they will need to know and understand. Be sure to help them by going over the fact sheet.
Homework:
***States placement quiz on Wednesday. Be sure you can place every state on the U.S. map.
***Review the three branches of government. We will be having a pop quiz soon!
Until tomorrow...
Since we still have some assessments for Hatchet to fill in as well as ISTEP practice, we will start Unit 4 in our basal towards the end of the week and continue that story into next week as well since it is a short week with having Monday off. We will return to our usual homework at that time.
Homework:
***Questions chapter 19 and the Epilogue
***Read and record your minutes-So far for week one, our class is in the lead. Keep it up!
***Study Word Masters- Our test is scheduled for around February 18th. Remember, you will need to know all the words from round 1 of the challenge as well.
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Math:
Today in math we completed minute 90, worked on computation, worked on problem solving and continued with the lesson of the day which dealt with calculating the fat content of foods. This was a fun way to review ratios! We also had a short 10 question quiz over ratios.
Homework:
***Math box 8.7 and 8.8
***Study Link 8.7
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Social Studies:
We are drawing near the end of this rotation. Wednesday will be the last day with Thursday being Art Smart. My homeroom students will rotate to Mrs. Doms on Friday for Health.
Today we spent the day discussing the three branches of government. The students were filled with questions and they were very attentive. Since we did not get through everything, we will continue this tomorrow with an activity to follow. This is great information that they will need to know and understand. Be sure to help them by going over the fact sheet.
Homework:
***States placement quiz on Wednesday. Be sure you can place every state on the U.S. map.
***Review the three branches of government. We will be having a pop quiz soon!
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Science Expo Thursday!
Today in Language Arts time flew by. We had Vocabulary Vine, discussed chapter 15 in Hatchet and read chapter 16 together. We had a nice discussion about how Brian's character has changed throughout the novel and how he has grown. The students related to his experiences and were able to support the fact that he has been transformed into an altogether different person while striving to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness. Every one is eager to see what the outcome will be... But no reading ahead!
Homework:
***Vote for our school tomorrow morning for the I Love to Read Challenge between 5-7am. We want to win!
*** Read chapter 17
***Answer the questions for chapters 16 and 17.
***Page 15 in published books is due tomorrow, edited and with a parent signature
***Your purple reading calendars are due tomorrow! Reading this entire month is an expectation and homework.
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Math:
Today in math we were finally able to get back into the computer lab for Study Island. Many students were racing their way through Absolute Value while others were swimming through Negative Numbers. I am proud of all the blue ribbons that the students are achieving while working on this program.
During our problem solving portion of the class, we had more students than ever before that were able to solve the question of the day. They are getting into the routine of setting up the problem, writing the answer in a complete sentence, showing all their work, and drawing a model. We will keep practicing this throughout the year.
Homework:
***We earned our 10 chips today so the students do not have homework.
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Social Studies:
***We tested today over chapter 6.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts time flew by. We had Vocabulary Vine, discussed chapter 15 in Hatchet and read chapter 16 together. We had a nice discussion about how Brian's character has changed throughout the novel and how he has grown. The students related to his experiences and were able to support the fact that he has been transformed into an altogether different person while striving to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness. Every one is eager to see what the outcome will be... But no reading ahead!
Homework:
***Vote for our school tomorrow morning for the I Love to Read Challenge between 5-7am. We want to win!
*** Read chapter 17
***Answer the questions for chapters 16 and 17.
***Page 15 in published books is due tomorrow, edited and with a parent signature
***Your purple reading calendars are due tomorrow! Reading this entire month is an expectation and homework.
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Math:
Today in math we were finally able to get back into the computer lab for Study Island. Many students were racing their way through Absolute Value while others were swimming through Negative Numbers. I am proud of all the blue ribbons that the students are achieving while working on this program.
During our problem solving portion of the class, we had more students than ever before that were able to solve the question of the day. They are getting into the routine of setting up the problem, writing the answer in a complete sentence, showing all their work, and drawing a model. We will keep practicing this throughout the year.
Homework:
***We earned our 10 chips today so the students do not have homework.
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Social Studies:
***We tested today over chapter 6.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, read and discussed chapter 13 of our novel study, handed in page 14 of our published book, and worked on a writing reflection piece for chapters 6-12. (Double Specials)
Homework;
***Read and record your minutes on your purple calendar
***Chapter 13 questions
***Writing reflection sheet
***Page 15 of our published book is due on Friday
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Math:
Math class was short again today due to Science Expo presentations. We were able to work on our minute, work on computation, solve a problem solving story problem using models, and start discussing ratios and their comparison to rates.
Homework:
***Journal pages 310 and 311
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Content:
We finished up all but three of our Science Expo presentations today.
Homework:
***Our Chapter 6 test will be on Thursday. We will spend time reviewing in class tomorrow by planning a game.
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, read and discussed chapter 13 of our novel study, handed in page 14 of our published book, and worked on a writing reflection piece for chapters 6-12. (Double Specials)
Homework;
***Read and record your minutes on your purple calendar
***Chapter 13 questions
***Writing reflection sheet
***Page 15 of our published book is due on Friday
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Math:
Math class was short again today due to Science Expo presentations. We were able to work on our minute, work on computation, solve a problem solving story problem using models, and start discussing ratios and their comparison to rates.
Homework:
***Journal pages 310 and 311
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Content:
We finished up all but three of our Science Expo presentations today.
Homework:
***Our Chapter 6 test will be on Thursday. We will spend time reviewing in class tomorrow by planning a game.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, February 1, 2010
Language Arts:
The I Love to Read Challenge starts today! Start marking those calendars(purple). They will be due every Friday.
Today in Language Arts we were busy the entire morning. We started off with taking a Word Master vocabulary quiz. If your child received an "N", that paper will be coming home tomorrow for a parent signature. It is important that we know all the definitions, synonyms, and antonyms of these words so that we can start to compare this list of words to our last list in preparation for the upcoming test on or about Feb. 18.
We also took some time to work on our Page 14 published book writing piece which is due tomorrow. This seems to be the most personal piece so far. Many students are writing more the minimum of 3 paragraphs on this topic!
We also read and discussed chapters 11 and 12 in our novel study, worked on reference sources, and worked on handwriting.
Homework:
***Published book- Page 14 edited with a parent signature
***Read and record your minutes on your calendars
***Chapters 11 and 12 questions
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Math:
Math was short today due to Science Expo presentations. After our minute, computation, and problem solving, we were able to discuss calories per serving, calories from fat, and carbohydrates. We practiced a little math computing while we were at it too!
Homework:
***Math Box 8.5 and Journal the menu journal page
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Content:
We were able to get through 13 Science Expo presentations today. From what we've seen and heard so far, I can tell that a lot of effort was put forth. I am looking forward to hearing the rest tomorrow.
Looking ahead... Our Chapter 6 Social Studies test is scheduled for Thursday. Be sure to study and reread the chapter.
Until tomorrow...
The I Love to Read Challenge starts today! Start marking those calendars(purple). They will be due every Friday.
Today in Language Arts we were busy the entire morning. We started off with taking a Word Master vocabulary quiz. If your child received an "N", that paper will be coming home tomorrow for a parent signature. It is important that we know all the definitions, synonyms, and antonyms of these words so that we can start to compare this list of words to our last list in preparation for the upcoming test on or about Feb. 18.
We also took some time to work on our Page 14 published book writing piece which is due tomorrow. This seems to be the most personal piece so far. Many students are writing more the minimum of 3 paragraphs on this topic!
We also read and discussed chapters 11 and 12 in our novel study, worked on reference sources, and worked on handwriting.
Homework:
***Published book- Page 14 edited with a parent signature
***Read and record your minutes on your calendars
***Chapters 11 and 12 questions
************************************************************************************
Math:
Math was short today due to Science Expo presentations. After our minute, computation, and problem solving, we were able to discuss calories per serving, calories from fat, and carbohydrates. We practiced a little math computing while we were at it too!
Homework:
***Math Box 8.5 and Journal the menu journal page
************************************************************************************
Content:
We were able to get through 13 Science Expo presentations today. From what we've seen and heard so far, I can tell that a lot of effort was put forth. I am looking forward to hearing the rest tomorrow.
Looking ahead... Our Chapter 6 Social Studies test is scheduled for Thursday. Be sure to study and reread the chapter.
Until tomorrow...
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