Welcome Back to School!
Language Arts:
This morning was a busy one! Right after double specials we jumped right into our first novel study of the year. Right now we are reading Frindle by Andrew Clements. This is a cool book that some of my students heard about last year. We are planning to do a lot or work with it by reading our chapters in class, working on detailed comprehension questions, writing reflections, working in small groups, and working on finding figurative language throughout the novel. Because of this novel study, there will not be a weekly homework packet. Instead, the students will have nightly homework. Please see to it that they keep up with the assignments each night.
Homework:
***Writing Reflection
***Comprehension questions
***Book orders are due on Thursday
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, worked on computation practice, and found a way to find the Greatest Common Factor of two numbers by using prime factorization. Next, we jumped into our last Unit in 4th grade math. This unit deals with rates. We will plan on finishing up this unit and taking the End of the Year Assessment before winter break.
Homework:
***Journal pages 310 and 311
***Study Link 12.1
***Get Unit 11 tests signed
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Social Studies:
Today we started Chapter 6. This chapter will take us on a bus and boat tour throughout the southeast region. In class today, we previewed the chapter and answered geography challenge cards with a partner by using our book and interactive desk maps.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow..
Monday, November 29, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
11/23/10
With such a short week... I am sorry that I forgot to blog yesterday.
Language Arts:
Today was a fast one! Right after specials we started a winter writing project. We worked collectively in groups brainstorming words about "winter." Next, we were assigned different types of poems to write about and worked on our own creating, writing, and decorating winter wear that will help to decorate our E.L.A.
We also took some time to listen to our read a loud and work on some cursive handwriting.
Homework:
***Handwriting-Pages 43 and 44
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Math:
Today was our Unit 11 assessment. We have only one more unit to complete before we start 5th grade math. The students are so excited to dive into their next journal. I anticipate that we will start 5th grade math shortly after winter break.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today was our Chapter 5 test.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today was a fast one! Right after specials we started a winter writing project. We worked collectively in groups brainstorming words about "winter." Next, we were assigned different types of poems to write about and worked on our own creating, writing, and decorating winter wear that will help to decorate our E.L.A.
We also took some time to listen to our read a loud and work on some cursive handwriting.
Homework:
***Handwriting-Pages 43 and 44
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Math:
Today was our Unit 11 assessment. We have only one more unit to complete before we start 5th grade math. The students are so excited to dive into their next journal. I anticipate that we will start 5th grade math shortly after winter break.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today was our Chapter 5 test.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, November 18, 2010
11/18/10
Language Arts:
Today was another busy one! We did a lot of reviewing before our assessments tomorrow. We reviewed our grammar skill of the week, worked on using a colon and parenthesis in a play, and switched for Vocabulary Vine.
During our writing time we worked on putting the finishing touches on our books and some students started their illustrations. Today was also the day where we meet with our reading buddies.
Homework:
***Weekly is due tomorrow
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Math:
We spent a good portion of our class time working on the Odyssey program. We also completed a minute, graded our homework, reviewed for the upcoming test, and listened to a quick lesson focusing on prime factorization.
Homework:
***Math Minute is due tomorrow
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we read and discussed the Reading Further section in our book and talked about inventions that helped to create our busy, crowded cities. We also played a "Flash-It" game as a way to practice for our upcoming test which will be on Monday.
Until tomorrow...
Today was another busy one! We did a lot of reviewing before our assessments tomorrow. We reviewed our grammar skill of the week, worked on using a colon and parenthesis in a play, and switched for Vocabulary Vine.
During our writing time we worked on putting the finishing touches on our books and some students started their illustrations. Today was also the day where we meet with our reading buddies.
Homework:
***Weekly is due tomorrow
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Math:
We spent a good portion of our class time working on the Odyssey program. We also completed a minute, graded our homework, reviewed for the upcoming test, and listened to a quick lesson focusing on prime factorization.
Homework:
***Math Minute is due tomorrow
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we read and discussed the Reading Further section in our book and talked about inventions that helped to create our busy, crowded cities. We also played a "Flash-It" game as a way to practice for our upcoming test which will be on Monday.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
11/17/10
Language Arts:
Today flew by! After specials this morning ,we started right into working on our grammar minute and then we used white boards to practice linking verbs.(This is the skill that will be tested on Friday.) We also took time to work on our final copy of our schoolwide writing prompt, switched for Vocabulary Vine, and worked together on the floor discussing the story of the week.
Homework:
***Writing prompt is due tomorrow on "special" paper
***Weekly homework packet is due on Friday
***Are you reading EVERY night?
***How often do you review the RIT vocabualry?
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, graded our homework, and spent our computation time reviewing adding, subtracting, and multiplying, integers as well as dividing them. We also practiced finding the volume of various shapes. We ended the day with a short quiz covering volume. (They are graded and will be passed back tomorrow. I was thrilled with their grades!)
Homework:
***Math boxes 11.6/11.7
***Study Link 11.6
***Our test covering Unit 11 is tentatively scheduled for early next week. I am shooting for Tuesday or Wednesday. We will have a practice test prior to the actual test.
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we spent some time discussing the population density of different parts of the Northeast and how that effects the way people live. The students were then spit up to work with a partner to read sections 5.4-5.8 and the summary. They were given time to complete the differences between a megalopolis and a small town. If they did not finish, it is homework due Friday.
Homework:
***Finish workbook pages 28-29
***Study for the Chapter 5 test which will be given next Tuesday.
Until tomorrow...
Today flew by! After specials this morning ,we started right into working on our grammar minute and then we used white boards to practice linking verbs.(This is the skill that will be tested on Friday.) We also took time to work on our final copy of our schoolwide writing prompt, switched for Vocabulary Vine, and worked together on the floor discussing the story of the week.
Homework:
***Writing prompt is due tomorrow on "special" paper
***Weekly homework packet is due on Friday
***Are you reading EVERY night?
***How often do you review the RIT vocabualry?
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, graded our homework, and spent our computation time reviewing adding, subtracting, and multiplying, integers as well as dividing them. We also practiced finding the volume of various shapes. We ended the day with a short quiz covering volume. (They are graded and will be passed back tomorrow. I was thrilled with their grades!)
Homework:
***Math boxes 11.6/11.7
***Study Link 11.6
***Our test covering Unit 11 is tentatively scheduled for early next week. I am shooting for Tuesday or Wednesday. We will have a practice test prior to the actual test.
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we spent some time discussing the population density of different parts of the Northeast and how that effects the way people live. The students were then spit up to work with a partner to read sections 5.4-5.8 and the summary. They were given time to complete the differences between a megalopolis and a small town. If they did not finish, it is homework due Friday.
Homework:
***Finish workbook pages 28-29
***Study for the Chapter 5 test which will be given next Tuesday.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
11/16/10
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we completed our minute which dealt with object pronouns, worked on our grammar skill for the week which is linking verbs, completed a page in our workbook, and worked a bit in our handwriting book.
A portion of our morning was spent switching for Vocabulary Vine and working on our schoolwide writing prompt. This prompt is a personal reflection about why they are proud to be a Northpoint Star.
Homework:
***Rough drafts of the prompt are due tomorrow. Be ready to write your edited piece on your good paper.
***Weekly/Assessments-due Friday
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Math:
Today we completed our minute, graded our homework, and worked on computation. I also taught a mini lesson on multiplying positive and negative numbers by using the "Good Guy" "Bad Guy" idea. This was a big hit and they caught on fast! Tomorrow we will work on dividing both positive and negative numbers.
Our lesson for the day focused on volume. We practiced with more complex cube problems. This was a bit tricky at first, but by the end of class, they were getting it!
Homework:
***Math Box and Study Link 11.5
***We will have a short quiz tomorrow over integers and volume
***Math minute is due on Friday
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today in class we discussed the population density of the Northeast and the West. We also did a comparison between Alaska and New York. What a difference! Together we read and discussed sections 5.1-5.3. The students were then placed with a partner to read and complete their reading notes in their Interactive Student Notebook.
Homework:
***The reading notes are homework (Due Thursday)if they were not completed in class.
***The study guide for Chapter 5 was passed out yesterday. My homeroom will have their test next Monday before our break. Get studying early!
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we completed our minute which dealt with object pronouns, worked on our grammar skill for the week which is linking verbs, completed a page in our workbook, and worked a bit in our handwriting book.
A portion of our morning was spent switching for Vocabulary Vine and working on our schoolwide writing prompt. This prompt is a personal reflection about why they are proud to be a Northpoint Star.
Homework:
***Rough drafts of the prompt are due tomorrow. Be ready to write your edited piece on your good paper.
***Weekly/Assessments-due Friday
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Math:
Today we completed our minute, graded our homework, and worked on computation. I also taught a mini lesson on multiplying positive and negative numbers by using the "Good Guy" "Bad Guy" idea. This was a big hit and they caught on fast! Tomorrow we will work on dividing both positive and negative numbers.
Our lesson for the day focused on volume. We practiced with more complex cube problems. This was a bit tricky at first, but by the end of class, they were getting it!
Homework:
***Math Box and Study Link 11.5
***We will have a short quiz tomorrow over integers and volume
***Math minute is due on Friday
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today in class we discussed the population density of the Northeast and the West. We also did a comparison between Alaska and New York. What a difference! Together we read and discussed sections 5.1-5.3. The students were then placed with a partner to read and complete their reading notes in their Interactive Student Notebook.
Homework:
***The reading notes are homework (Due Thursday)if they were not completed in class.
***The study guide for Chapter 5 was passed out yesterday. My homeroom will have their test next Monday before our break. Get studying early!
Until tomorrow...
Monday, November 15, 2010
11/15/10
It is really starting to get chilly! Don't forget your jacket for recess!
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we were busy as usual for a Monday. We took our spelling pretest, reviewed our new story vocabulary and listened to it on tape. (This week we are reading Mystic Horse.) We also worked on linking verbs, reviewed our new RIT vocabulary, and listened to our read a loud.
Homework:
***Weekly homework packet is due on Friday
(Please be sure that students are writing complete, detailed sentences.)
***Are you working on your biography and file folder work? Refer to the packet if you have questions...
***RIT vocabulary should be studied EVERY week. Regardless if the students know if they are having a quiz or not, reviewing is necessary!
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Math:
Today we worked on our minute, completed some computation review with algebra, and jumped into Unit 11 and worked on geometric solids and finding volume.
Homework:
***Math Boxes 11.3/11.4
***Study Link 11.3
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Social Studies: (Doms)
Today we started Chapter 5. This is a short chapter. We discussed population density, reviewed our three vocabulary words for the chapter, and discussed how population effects how people live. Study guides were passed out today for this short chapter. Tests will be next week before Thanksgiving break.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we were busy as usual for a Monday. We took our spelling pretest, reviewed our new story vocabulary and listened to it on tape. (This week we are reading Mystic Horse.) We also worked on linking verbs, reviewed our new RIT vocabulary, and listened to our read a loud.
Homework:
***Weekly homework packet is due on Friday
(Please be sure that students are writing complete, detailed sentences.)
***Are you working on your biography and file folder work? Refer to the packet if you have questions...
***RIT vocabulary should be studied EVERY week. Regardless if the students know if they are having a quiz or not, reviewing is necessary!
***********************************************************************************
Math:
Today we worked on our minute, completed some computation review with algebra, and jumped into Unit 11 and worked on geometric solids and finding volume.
Homework:
***Math Boxes 11.3/11.4
***Study Link 11.3
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Social Studies: (Doms)
Today we started Chapter 5. This is a short chapter. We discussed population density, reviewed our three vocabulary words for the chapter, and discussed how population effects how people live. Study guides were passed out today for this short chapter. Tests will be next week before Thanksgiving break.
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, November 11, 2010
11/11/10
What a beautiful November day!
Language Arts:
After specials this morning, we reviewed our RIT vocabulary, practiced past, present, and future tense verbs on white boards, listened to our read a loud, switched for Vocabulary Vine, completed a word sort of our spelling words, and completed a page dealing with author's purpose.
Homework:
*** Weekly homework packet is due tomorrow
***Assessments will be given
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Math:
Today we spent time in the lab working on the Odyssey program. The remaining time in class was spent practicing algebra concepts.
Homework:
***Math Minute- due tomorrow(This was handed out on Monday.)
***Math Box and Study Link 11.1
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Social Studies:
We did not have Social Studies today but our Chapter 4 tests were passed back today. Thank you to Mrs. Coughlin, Mrs. Sohrab, Mrs. Iapalucci, and Mrs. Al-Ani for a fun Art Smart lesson.
Reminders:
***Tomorrow is the last day to bring in canned food for our food drive. Please help support our families in need. Also, please feel free to pull a star from our giving tree. We could make this holiday season one that shines for many families.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
After specials this morning, we reviewed our RIT vocabulary, practiced past, present, and future tense verbs on white boards, listened to our read a loud, switched for Vocabulary Vine, completed a word sort of our spelling words, and completed a page dealing with author's purpose.
Homework:
*** Weekly homework packet is due tomorrow
***Assessments will be given
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Math:
Today we spent time in the lab working on the Odyssey program. The remaining time in class was spent practicing algebra concepts.
Homework:
***Math Minute- due tomorrow(This was handed out on Monday.)
***Math Box and Study Link 11.1
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Social Studies:
We did not have Social Studies today but our Chapter 4 tests were passed back today. Thank you to Mrs. Coughlin, Mrs. Sohrab, Mrs. Iapalucci, and Mrs. Al-Ani for a fun Art Smart lesson.
Reminders:
***Tomorrow is the last day to bring in canned food for our food drive. Please help support our families in need. Also, please feel free to pull a star from our giving tree. We could make this holiday season one that shines for many families.
Until tomorrow...
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