Language Arts:
Today was a day filled with progress. We were able to get so much accomplished during our Language Arts block of time. During grammar, we worked on finding the compound subjects and compound predicates in sentences, completed our minute, and practiced on white boards.
In reading, we reviewed our story and RIT vocabulary and filled out a Plot/Setting chart based on our weekly story.
During our spelling time, we completed a word sort of our spelling words for the week, and worked on multiple meaning words. We ended right before Vocabulary Vine by brainstorming a web for our next writing assignment.
This week we are learning how to brainstorm for a writing prompt, balance our time requirement, create a web along with a word choice box and formulate a topic sentence. Now we are ready to begin our rough drafts during class time.
Homework:
***Writing About a Hero- due Monday
***Weekly Homework Packet- due Friday
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Math:
Today our lesson focused on formulas and graphs. This was not a new concept and the students seemed to be able to "plug in" the numbers quite easily into the various formulas.
Homework:
***Finish pages 100 and 101
***Study Links 3.4 and 3.5
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we continued our discussion of four more different regions and the American Indians that lived there. Today we looked at the Southwest region, the Great Plains, the Plateau and one other region. We discussed the tribes that lived in each region, their homes, and possible artifacts that could have left behind.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
10/3/11
It is hard to believe that it is October already. This first grading period is flying by!
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we started our second story in our basal. This week we are reading a Tall Tale and having quite a few discussions about the element of exaggeration in this type of genre! We reviewed the vocabulary and this weeks RIT words as well as worked on both simple and complete subjects and predicates in grammar.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet-due Friday
(Please remember to sign the top portion of the homework packet verifying that you read the story together, practiced the RIT and story vocabulary, and practiced the spelling words for the week. Also, each night a parent should be logging reading minutes and putting initials by the day. Thank you!)
***The weekly reading assessment, spelling and selection test were passed back today. Please be looking for them in blue folders tonight.
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Math:Mental Math Monday
Today in math we worked on multiple step problems mentally, completed our minute, worked on computation, and jumped into our daily lesson which dealt with writing formulas.
Homework:
***Writing equations worksheet
***Math Boxes 3.4 and 3.5
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we started chapter 3, discussed the new vocabulary, discussed the introduction, read and discussed sections 3.2 and 3.3. In these sections we learned that there are seven different regions that the American Indians came from. In this lesson we will focus on the regions, the tribes that came from each region and specific artifacts that may have been left behind that would help us in learning about their culture. We filled in two charts together in their Interactive Student Notebooks that dealt with the American Indians from the Northwest Coast and the California-InterMountain Indians.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we started our second story in our basal. This week we are reading a Tall Tale and having quite a few discussions about the element of exaggeration in this type of genre! We reviewed the vocabulary and this weeks RIT words as well as worked on both simple and complete subjects and predicates in grammar.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet-due Friday
(Please remember to sign the top portion of the homework packet verifying that you read the story together, practiced the RIT and story vocabulary, and practiced the spelling words for the week. Also, each night a parent should be logging reading minutes and putting initials by the day. Thank you!)
***The weekly reading assessment, spelling and selection test were passed back today. Please be looking for them in blue folders tonight.
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Math:Mental Math Monday
Today in math we worked on multiple step problems mentally, completed our minute, worked on computation, and jumped into our daily lesson which dealt with writing formulas.
Homework:
***Writing equations worksheet
***Math Boxes 3.4 and 3.5
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we started chapter 3, discussed the new vocabulary, discussed the introduction, read and discussed sections 3.2 and 3.3. In these sections we learned that there are seven different regions that the American Indians came from. In this lesson we will focus on the regions, the tribes that came from each region and specific artifacts that may have been left behind that would help us in learning about their culture. We filled in two charts together in their Interactive Student Notebooks that dealt with the American Indians from the Northwest Coast and the California-InterMountain Indians.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
9/28/11
Language Arts:
Today in class we presented our skits over a scene from our novel study, worked on different kinds of punctuation and types of sentences, reviewed our weekly story and its vocabulary, and started working on our first writing piece. This week we are working on a personal narrative. Time in class will be given to work on this, but they will be due on Monday.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet
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Math:
Today we worked on lesson 1 in chapter 3. The lesson dealt with general patterns and special cases. This was an introduction to variables and algebra.
So far, the Unit 2 tests that I have graded and charted look so much better than the pretests. The actual tests will be sent home before the end of the week along with their pretest. Please sign and return these to school when you get them.(Thank you!)
Homework:
***Math Box 3.1
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Both Chapter 2 test and the test over the Southwest region were passed back today. Please be looking for them in folders.
Today we started chapter 3. We discussed American Indians from the Northwest and the California Inter-Mountains. We started to fill in charts in our ISNB that listed the region, the tribes, and the possible artifacts that archaeologists may be able to find from these two groups.
Until tomorrow...
Today in class we presented our skits over a scene from our novel study, worked on different kinds of punctuation and types of sentences, reviewed our weekly story and its vocabulary, and started working on our first writing piece. This week we are working on a personal narrative. Time in class will be given to work on this, but they will be due on Monday.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet
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Math:
Today we worked on lesson 1 in chapter 3. The lesson dealt with general patterns and special cases. This was an introduction to variables and algebra.
So far, the Unit 2 tests that I have graded and charted look so much better than the pretests. The actual tests will be sent home before the end of the week along with their pretest. Please sign and return these to school when you get them.(Thank you!)
Homework:
***Math Box 3.1
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Both Chapter 2 test and the test over the Southwest region were passed back today. Please be looking for them in folders.
Today we started chapter 3. We discussed American Indians from the Northwest and the California Inter-Mountains. We started to fill in charts in our ISNB that listed the region, the tribes, and the possible artifacts that archaeologists may be able to find from these two groups.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
9/27/11
Language Arts:
Today was a busy one in room 24. We started right away after specials with our first grammar minute that practiced the skill of identifying complete and incomplete sentences. From there we moved on to practice on white boards and completing a page in our grammar workbook that dealt with the same concept.
Next, we reviewed our vocabulary for this week and completed a character and plot chart together. This is a great resources to use as a review of our story. We ended this time with RIT vocabulary review.
In spelling, we completed two sheets that focused on our spelling skill for the week which is short vowel sounds. Please be sure that you are practicing at home. A few of our words were a little tricky today. And then we were off to Vocabulary Vine...
Homework:
***Skits will be tomorrow. You may bring in props
***Weekly Homework Packet(WHP) is due on Friday. Parents please sign the top and initial reading minutes each night.
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Math:
Today was our Unit 2 test.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies(Doms)
Today was our test over Chapter 2 and the states of the Southwest region.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Today was a busy one in room 24. We started right away after specials with our first grammar minute that practiced the skill of identifying complete and incomplete sentences. From there we moved on to practice on white boards and completing a page in our grammar workbook that dealt with the same concept.
Next, we reviewed our vocabulary for this week and completed a character and plot chart together. This is a great resources to use as a review of our story. We ended this time with RIT vocabulary review.
In spelling, we completed two sheets that focused on our spelling skill for the week which is short vowel sounds. Please be sure that you are practicing at home. A few of our words were a little tricky today. And then we were off to Vocabulary Vine...
Homework:
***Skits will be tomorrow. You may bring in props
***Weekly Homework Packet(WHP) is due on Friday. Parents please sign the top and initial reading minutes each night.
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Math:
Today was our Unit 2 test.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies(Doms)
Today was our test over Chapter 2 and the states of the Southwest region.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Monday, September 26, 2011
9/26/11
Language Arts:
Today was a big change for us. Right after double specials, we jumped into our basal for the first time. This week we are reading a story called Miss Alaineus. We will be discussing characters and how they affect the plot.
Our vocabulary words for the week are as follows:categories, gigantic, capable, slumped, soggy, strands, luminous, and credit.
***These words will be tested on Friday so please make sure that you discuss their meanings when you read the story together this week.
Our RIT vocabulary words are as follows: similes, onomatopoeia, genre, alliteration, and setting. These definitions can be found in your childs' binder. We will add new words each week. They should practice them each night so that they know their meanings and are able to give an example of each. We will have a short quiz each Friday.
Today we took our independent spelling test. Your child has a list that they should be studying for the end of the week test on Friday.
In grammar we will be studying complete sentences and using appropriate punctuation.
Homework:
***Our first Weekly Homework Packet was sent home tonight. It is due on Friday. Please take the time to read the story of the week with your child, record and initial their nightly reading minutes each day, and sign the top of the packet. Be sure that the Think and Compare section of the packet is answered in complete sentences with details from the story to support your answer.
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Math:
Today was another review day. We will be taking our Unit 2 test tomorrow.
Homework:
***Journal pages 69-71
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
We took our chapter 2 test today and our test over the Southwest region. Mrs. Doms' class will have their test with me tomorrow.
Reminders:
***Please remember to save your bottle caps to help The Ronald McDonald House.
***Friday is "Chew Gum at School Day"- Please bring in $1.00 to participate.
Until tomorrow...
Today was a big change for us. Right after double specials, we jumped into our basal for the first time. This week we are reading a story called Miss Alaineus. We will be discussing characters and how they affect the plot.
Our vocabulary words for the week are as follows:categories, gigantic, capable, slumped, soggy, strands, luminous, and credit.
***These words will be tested on Friday so please make sure that you discuss their meanings when you read the story together this week.
Our RIT vocabulary words are as follows: similes, onomatopoeia, genre, alliteration, and setting. These definitions can be found in your childs' binder. We will add new words each week. They should practice them each night so that they know their meanings and are able to give an example of each. We will have a short quiz each Friday.
Today we took our independent spelling test. Your child has a list that they should be studying for the end of the week test on Friday.
In grammar we will be studying complete sentences and using appropriate punctuation.
Homework:
***Our first Weekly Homework Packet was sent home tonight. It is due on Friday. Please take the time to read the story of the week with your child, record and initial their nightly reading minutes each day, and sign the top of the packet. Be sure that the Think and Compare section of the packet is answered in complete sentences with details from the story to support your answer.
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Math:
Today was another review day. We will be taking our Unit 2 test tomorrow.
Homework:
***Journal pages 69-71
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
We took our chapter 2 test today and our test over the Southwest region. Mrs. Doms' class will have their test with me tomorrow.
Reminders:
***Please remember to save your bottle caps to help The Ronald McDonald House.
***Friday is "Chew Gum at School Day"- Please bring in $1.00 to participate.
Until tomorrow...
Friday, September 23, 2011
9/23/11
Language Arts:
We finished our novel study today! We will be starting in our basal next week.
Math:
We are still plugging along in Unit 2. We will be having our test next Tuesday.
Social Studies:
Chapter 2 tests and Southwest region tests are next week. Suddarth-Monday
Doms' - Tuesday
Happy Weekend!
We finished our novel study today! We will be starting in our basal next week.
Math:
We are still plugging along in Unit 2. We will be having our test next Tuesday.
Social Studies:
Chapter 2 tests and Southwest region tests are next week. Suddarth-Monday
Doms' - Tuesday
Happy Weekend!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
9/22/11
Language Arts:
We finished Percy today! The students were very excited to find out Percy's fate and now the hunt is on for the second book in the series!
We took our vocabulary quiz, discussed the questions from chapter 21 and read the last chapter. We had time before reading buddies to go over the study guide that was passed out in class . This is an excellent study tool. Please ask to see it!
Homework:
***Study for your last vocabulary quiz for our novel study. Let's end this with everyone getting 100%.
***Comprehension questions for chapter 22
***Percy test tomorrow
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Math:
Today we completed our minute, graded our homework, worked on computation on white boards, and plugged away on skills for unit 2.
Homework:
***Study Link 2.5 and 2.6
***Friday skill sheet is due
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We had D.A.R.E. today!
Reminders:
***Don't forget to wear your NP shirt tomorrow to school to show school spirit!
***My homeroom will have their chapter 2 Social Studies test on Monday along with their test over the Southwest region states, capitals, and abbreviations. Mrs. Doms' class homeroom class will have their tests on Tuesday. Look over the study guides. They are useful!
Until tomorrow...
We finished Percy today! The students were very excited to find out Percy's fate and now the hunt is on for the second book in the series!
We took our vocabulary quiz, discussed the questions from chapter 21 and read the last chapter. We had time before reading buddies to go over the study guide that was passed out in class . This is an excellent study tool. Please ask to see it!
Homework:
***Study for your last vocabulary quiz for our novel study. Let's end this with everyone getting 100%.
***Comprehension questions for chapter 22
***Percy test tomorrow
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Math:
Today we completed our minute, graded our homework, worked on computation on white boards, and plugged away on skills for unit 2.
Homework:
***Study Link 2.5 and 2.6
***Friday skill sheet is due
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We had D.A.R.E. today!
Reminders:
***Don't forget to wear your NP shirt tomorrow to school to show school spirit!
***My homeroom will have their chapter 2 Social Studies test on Monday along with their test over the Southwest region states, capitals, and abbreviations. Mrs. Doms' class homeroom class will have their tests on Tuesday. Look over the study guides. They are useful!
Until tomorrow...
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