Finally Friday!
This sure has been a LONG week!
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we discussed chapter 4 and the literary terms within it. We also read Chapter 5 a loud and time was given in class for the students to read chapter 6 on their own and work on comprehension questions for both chapters.
Homework:
***Read chapter 6
***Comprehension questions for chapters 5 and 6
***Reading projects are due on Oct. 14. Please plan time each night to work on it.
***Unit 1 Overall Assessments were passed back to the students today.
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Math:
After grading homework from last night, the students were placed into three different groups. During the course of the class period, students rotated to complete 3 different tasks. The three tasks were to complete a review of skills on the board, play the Spreadsheet Scramble game that practiced the skills from the unit, and a standard assessment on angles. Some students worked independently with me at this time to brush up on a few skills.
Homework:
***None
***A standard assessment was passed back to the students today. Please check their blue folders.
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Content:
We started Chapter 2 today. This chapter deals with The American Indians and Their Land. We had the chance today to migrate to a different location in our classroom and reflect on our new environment. The students received a handout today with all their new vocabulary words for the chapter. These words should be reviewed often.
Homework:
***None
Until Monday...
Friday, October 2, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
10/01/09
Language Arts:
Today was a busy morning. We discussed our literary finds from Chapter 3 and discussed the comprehension questions as well. Since this took quite a bit of time and we had double specials, I gave the students time to read chapter 4 independently and start their comprehension questions.
Homework:
***Read Chapter 4
***Complete the comprehension questions
***Due to a short day, the students will not have a written response tonight.
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Math:
Today we spent 1/2 an hour in the computer lab working on Study Island Math. We also went over our homework and started our lesson on reading graphs and tables. It looks as though our test will be next Tuesday covering algebraic equations, spreadsheets, finding the mean, area/perimeter formulas, LCM,GCF,adding positive and negative numbers, and tables and graphs.
Homework:
***Math Box and Study Links 3.9 and 3.10
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Content:
We had our Chapter 1 test today.
Homework:
***None
Reminders:
***Today is Culver's day. NP will receive a portion of the profits all day today.
***Skating Party-6:00-8:00
Until tomorrow...
Today was a busy morning. We discussed our literary finds from Chapter 3 and discussed the comprehension questions as well. Since this took quite a bit of time and we had double specials, I gave the students time to read chapter 4 independently and start their comprehension questions.
Homework:
***Read Chapter 4
***Complete the comprehension questions
***Due to a short day, the students will not have a written response tonight.
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Math:
Today we spent 1/2 an hour in the computer lab working on Study Island Math. We also went over our homework and started our lesson on reading graphs and tables. It looks as though our test will be next Tuesday covering algebraic equations, spreadsheets, finding the mean, area/perimeter formulas, LCM,GCF,adding positive and negative numbers, and tables and graphs.
Homework:
***Math Box and Study Links 3.9 and 3.10
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Content:
We had our Chapter 1 test today.
Homework:
***None
Reminders:
***Today is Culver's day. NP will receive a portion of the profits all day today.
***Skating Party-6:00-8:00
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
9/30/09
A Windy Wednesday!
Language Arts:
Computer Lab time was spent working on Study Island. I was quite impressed to hear that many students are taking advantage of this at home and working independently there. Way to go!
This morning in Language Arts we were able to share some of our predictions for our novel study, discuss the literary terms found throughout the chapter, and ask questions based on chapter 2. In class we read chapter 3 together, discussed the new vocabulary, and had quite an intense discussion on Jess and his loneliness. The students were given time to work on a synonym worksheet and start their homework.
Homework:
***Synonym worksheet
***5 vocabulary words of their choice(In novel study folder)
***Chapter 3 comprehension questions(Use literary terms dictionary in your novel study folder)
***Writing: (Characterization: What do you think about Jess?) This should be a detailed paragraph of 7-10 sentences.
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Math:
Math class flew by today. We spent some time working on a variety of skills on our white boards including reviewing finding the GCF and LCM. We also spent the majority of our time working on our lesson which dealt with Variables, Formulas, and Spreadsheets.
Homework:
***Math Box and Study Link 3.8
***The students were given the "heads up" that our Unit test will be early next week.
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Content: We did not have content today. We enjoyed Officer Redman teach us about the dangers of tobacco in our third D.A.R.E lesson instead.
Reminder: We will have our Chapter 1 test tomorrow. Please review the study guide and geography dictionary.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Computer Lab time was spent working on Study Island. I was quite impressed to hear that many students are taking advantage of this at home and working independently there. Way to go!
This morning in Language Arts we were able to share some of our predictions for our novel study, discuss the literary terms found throughout the chapter, and ask questions based on chapter 2. In class we read chapter 3 together, discussed the new vocabulary, and had quite an intense discussion on Jess and his loneliness. The students were given time to work on a synonym worksheet and start their homework.
Homework:
***Synonym worksheet
***5 vocabulary words of their choice(In novel study folder)
***Chapter 3 comprehension questions(Use literary terms dictionary in your novel study folder)
***Writing: (Characterization: What do you think about Jess?) This should be a detailed paragraph of 7-10 sentences.
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Math:
Math class flew by today. We spent some time working on a variety of skills on our white boards including reviewing finding the GCF and LCM. We also spent the majority of our time working on our lesson which dealt with Variables, Formulas, and Spreadsheets.
Homework:
***Math Box and Study Link 3.8
***The students were given the "heads up" that our Unit test will be early next week.
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Content: We did not have content today. We enjoyed Officer Redman teach us about the dangers of tobacco in our third D.A.R.E lesson instead.
Reminder: We will have our Chapter 1 test tomorrow. Please review the study guide and geography dictionary.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
9/29/09
Language Arts:
This morning we reviewed our vocabulary from Chapter 1 in our novel study, shared some of our persuasive paragraphs, and read chapter 2 together. The students are getting really good at recognizing figurative language as it pops up in the chapter
Homework:
***3 vocabulary words in a word web
***Chapter 2 comprehension questions
***Write a prediction about what you think will happen next. This should be in paragraph form of 7-10 sentences in length.
***Reminder- Our first book project is due on Oct. 14. Be sure to refer to the handout for specific requirements and expectations.
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Math:
Today in math we reviewed skills during computation time and focused on formulas during our lesson. The students had time to work on their homework in class after working on a standard assessment.
Homework:
***Journal pages 110-111
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Content:
Today in content we spent a lot of time reviewing chapter 1. The students also took time to create challenge questions of their own. We will use these questions as a short review prior to the test on Thursday. Please be sure to reread the chapter. It is a short one! It is also helpful to review the study guide and the geography dictionary as well.
(We will not have content tomorrow due to D.A.R.E, so please remember to study tomorrow night.)
Homework:
***Study for the test which will be on Thursday
Reminders:
***Afternoon Adventures forms were sent home today.
Until tomorrow...
This morning we reviewed our vocabulary from Chapter 1 in our novel study, shared some of our persuasive paragraphs, and read chapter 2 together. The students are getting really good at recognizing figurative language as it pops up in the chapter
Homework:
***3 vocabulary words in a word web
***Chapter 2 comprehension questions
***Write a prediction about what you think will happen next. This should be in paragraph form of 7-10 sentences in length.
***Reminder- Our first book project is due on Oct. 14. Be sure to refer to the handout for specific requirements and expectations.
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Math:
Today in math we reviewed skills during computation time and focused on formulas during our lesson. The students had time to work on their homework in class after working on a standard assessment.
Homework:
***Journal pages 110-111
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Content:
Today in content we spent a lot of time reviewing chapter 1. The students also took time to create challenge questions of their own. We will use these questions as a short review prior to the test on Thursday. Please be sure to reread the chapter. It is a short one! It is also helpful to review the study guide and the geography dictionary as well.
(We will not have content tomorrow due to D.A.R.E, so please remember to study tomorrow night.)
Homework:
***Study for the test which will be on Thursday
Reminders:
***Afternoon Adventures forms were sent home today.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, September 28, 2009
9/28/09
Language Arts:
Today was a busy morning. We spent the morning discussing our new novel study. The students were all given a parent information letter, a book, and a novel study folder. All assignments and handouts will be placed in this folder during the three weeks that we are working on the novel. Please be aware that the students will have homework each day to complete. They will have some time in class to work on it, but anything not finished in class will be homework.
We also spent some time this morning with Mrs. Slater. She taught us a mini lesson on "Listening". The students were asked to role play different situations. They did a great job!
Homework:
***5 vocabulary words(in novel study folder)
***Chapter 1 comprehension questions
***Persuasive Writing-paragraph
***All assessments from last week were passed back today.
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Math:
Today we worked on computation on white boards, reviewed writing algebraic expressions, and discussed rates.
Homework:
***Math Box 3.6
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Content:
We starting class by reviewing the geographic terms by playing a quick game of Pictionary.
Next, we read the section"Reading Further" in our textbook. We discussed how one family made their way from New York to California in search of gold and all the hardships that they experienced. We started writing in our interactive workbooks a journal entry as if we were experiencing the same thing. The entry should describe in detail geographic features that they would come across during their journey.
Homework:
***Interactive workbook-Page 7
***Chapter 1 test will be on Thursday. Study guides were passed out to the students last Friday.
Until tomorrow...
Today was a busy morning. We spent the morning discussing our new novel study. The students were all given a parent information letter, a book, and a novel study folder. All assignments and handouts will be placed in this folder during the three weeks that we are working on the novel. Please be aware that the students will have homework each day to complete. They will have some time in class to work on it, but anything not finished in class will be homework.
We also spent some time this morning with Mrs. Slater. She taught us a mini lesson on "Listening". The students were asked to role play different situations. They did a great job!
Homework:
***5 vocabulary words(in novel study folder)
***Chapter 1 comprehension questions
***Persuasive Writing-paragraph
***All assessments from last week were passed back today.
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Math:
Today we worked on computation on white boards, reviewed writing algebraic expressions, and discussed rates.
Homework:
***Math Box 3.6
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Content:
We starting class by reviewing the geographic terms by playing a quick game of Pictionary.
Next, we read the section"Reading Further" in our textbook. We discussed how one family made their way from New York to California in search of gold and all the hardships that they experienced. We started writing in our interactive workbooks a journal entry as if we were experiencing the same thing. The entry should describe in detail geographic features that they would come across during their journey.
Homework:
***Interactive workbook-Page 7
***Chapter 1 test will be on Thursday. Study guides were passed out to the students last Friday.
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
9/24/09
Today was a fast day-Even for a Wednesday!
Language Arts:
Today in class we worked on new word parts during Vocabulary Vine and tried to get ahead start with our usual Friday assessments. Since tomorrow is our No Child Left Inside Day, we have a very limited amount of time of Language Arts tomorrow. We will find time to finish our Weekly Assessment and our RIT vocabulary assessment right before lunch,however.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet is due tomorrow
***We will be outside for most of the morning. Please watch the weather and dress accordingly.
You may want to wear tennis shoes!
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Math:
Today in Math we took a "time out" and reviewed many of the skills that we have been working on so far this year. We also took a LCM(Least Common Multiple) quiz. Be looking for that to come home on Monday.
Homework:
***None- We will not have math tomorrow.
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Content:
Today in Social Studies we drew geographic terms in our geography dictionaries and reviewed the terms. We also worked with our work partners to locate these features on a diagram in our interactive workbooks. We had quite a long discussion on the differences and similarities between bays, capes, and gulfs. It is fun to listen to them use vocabulary that they really never used before.
Homework:
***Our test will be next Thursday. Get started on reviewing! A study guide will be coming home tomorrow.
Homeroom Class:
***Our Daily Geography is due tomorrow.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today in class we worked on new word parts during Vocabulary Vine and tried to get ahead start with our usual Friday assessments. Since tomorrow is our No Child Left Inside Day, we have a very limited amount of time of Language Arts tomorrow. We will find time to finish our Weekly Assessment and our RIT vocabulary assessment right before lunch,however.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet is due tomorrow
***We will be outside for most of the morning. Please watch the weather and dress accordingly.
You may want to wear tennis shoes!
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Math:
Today in Math we took a "time out" and reviewed many of the skills that we have been working on so far this year. We also took a LCM(Least Common Multiple) quiz. Be looking for that to come home on Monday.
Homework:
***None- We will not have math tomorrow.
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Content:
Today in Social Studies we drew geographic terms in our geography dictionaries and reviewed the terms. We also worked with our work partners to locate these features on a diagram in our interactive workbooks. We had quite a long discussion on the differences and similarities between bays, capes, and gulfs. It is fun to listen to them use vocabulary that they really never used before.
Homework:
***Our test will be next Thursday. Get started on reviewing! A study guide will be coming home tomorrow.
Homeroom Class:
***Our Daily Geography is due tomorrow.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
9/23/09
Our Pictures are Here...Our Pictures are Here!
Be sure to check backpacks.
Language Arts:
We had a filled morning. Since Friday is cut short because of the No Child Left Inside activities, we had to cover a lot of things.(We will be having most of our assessments tomorrow because of this.) We practiced quotation marks, sentence fragments and run-on sentences. We also worked with our editing partners on editing two different paragraphs, listened to our read aloud, worked on handwriting, and practiced examples of acronyms, active voice, passive voice, initialism, and palindromes on the board. During computer lab, most of us were able to complete our letter writing, take the AR test over this weeks story, and work on Study Island.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet is due on Friday
***Handwriting pages 14-17
***Grammar-Page 27
(Time in class was given for handwriting and the grammar page.)
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Math:
Today in math we reviewed finding the Least Common Multiple of a number, wrote algebraic expressions, and discussed formulas.
***We will have a quiz tomorrow over finding the LCM since we will not be having math class on Friday.
Homework:
***Journal pages 95-97
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Content:
We did not have Social Studies today. We met with Officer Redman for our second D.A.R.E. lesson instead.
Looking Ahead:
***Since our new Social Studies curriculum is pretty laid out for us, it looks as though we will test over Chapter 1 next Thursday, Oct. 8. A study guide will be coming home soon to help the students prepare for the test.
Until tomorrow...
Be sure to check backpacks.
Language Arts:
We had a filled morning. Since Friday is cut short because of the No Child Left Inside activities, we had to cover a lot of things.(We will be having most of our assessments tomorrow because of this.) We practiced quotation marks, sentence fragments and run-on sentences. We also worked with our editing partners on editing two different paragraphs, listened to our read aloud, worked on handwriting, and practiced examples of acronyms, active voice, passive voice, initialism, and palindromes on the board. During computer lab, most of us were able to complete our letter writing, take the AR test over this weeks story, and work on Study Island.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet is due on Friday
***Handwriting pages 14-17
***Grammar-Page 27
(Time in class was given for handwriting and the grammar page.)
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Math:
Today in math we reviewed finding the Least Common Multiple of a number, wrote algebraic expressions, and discussed formulas.
***We will have a quiz tomorrow over finding the LCM since we will not be having math class on Friday.
Homework:
***Journal pages 95-97
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Content:
We did not have Social Studies today. We met with Officer Redman for our second D.A.R.E. lesson instead.
Looking Ahead:
***Since our new Social Studies curriculum is pretty laid out for us, it looks as though we will test over Chapter 1 next Thursday, Oct. 8. A study guide will be coming home soon to help the students prepare for the test.
Until tomorrow...
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