Hooray! We are finally done with ISTEP+
Language Arts: We spent the entire day in Language Arts groups today. We had one Science test before specials, one during our regular Math time, and one right after lunch. I am so proud of how hard the students worked this week. I know that it was an exhausting week for them and I am proud of the fact that they put forth their personal best. We are done with ISTEP+ for another year!
We also found a short amount of time to work on our novel study. We summarized chapters 3 and 4, completed a graphic organizer, and added some vocabulary and literary examples to our chart. (Please remind your child to keep up with these each night. Class time is given each day to work on them.) We will have a quiz tomorrow over chapters 1-4 as well as time for starting our Tic-Tac-Toe. Next Monday we will read and discuss chapters 5-7.
Homework:
***None- You may look over your graphic organizers or reread chapters 1-4.
***Read and record minutes in your planner. We need to continue to read and log our minutes until school is over.
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Math: We did not have Math today due to testing. We will have Math tomorrow. We are planning on a Unit 11 test sometime towards the middle of next week. (Volume/Capacity)
Homework:
***Pages 390,391, 394, and 395(This was assigned on Wednesday.)
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Content: We did not have content today. We will have a short quiz tomorrow over Chapter 4- lesson 1 after we review it again. We will go over lesson 2 as well. Our discussion for the day will be over Reading Circle and Line Graphs and Lesson 3(Statehood).
Reminders:
***Please bring your $1.00 and piece of gum to support the Silver Mile.
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
4/29/09
Just one more day of testing!
Language Arts was packed full today. We completed our Session 2 portion of the English/Language Arts test which took 60 minutes. We then took a break and went to the computer lab to work on Study Island. When we returned we had time to review our chapter organizer for chapters 1 and 2, read chapters 3 and 4, and discussed literary elements. Class time was given for the students to write down their literary elements on their charts.
Homework:
***None
***Today was the last day to take AR tests! Please continue to read independently at home, though.
***We will be in Language Arts groups all day tomorrow as we finish the last of the ISTEP+ tests.
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Math: We worked on computation, practiced finding the volume of a cylinder, and discussed finding the volume of a cone and pyramid.
Homework:
***We will not have math tomorrow due to testing. No written homeworkwas assigned tonight because of ISTEP.
***Pages 390,391,394, and 395 are due on Friday.(Class time was given to complete these pages.
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Content: We did not have content. We had Art Smart instead. Thank you parents volunteers!
Reminders:
***Students may bring in a piece of gum and $1.00 to chew on Friday. Donations will be made to the Silver Mile.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts was packed full today. We completed our Session 2 portion of the English/Language Arts test which took 60 minutes. We then took a break and went to the computer lab to work on Study Island. When we returned we had time to review our chapter organizer for chapters 1 and 2, read chapters 3 and 4, and discussed literary elements. Class time was given for the students to write down their literary elements on their charts.
Homework:
***None
***Today was the last day to take AR tests! Please continue to read independently at home, though.
***We will be in Language Arts groups all day tomorrow as we finish the last of the ISTEP+ tests.
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Math: We worked on computation, practiced finding the volume of a cylinder, and discussed finding the volume of a cone and pyramid.
Homework:
***We will not have math tomorrow due to testing. No written homeworkwas assigned tonight because of ISTEP.
***Pages 390,391,394, and 395 are due on Friday.(Class time was given to complete these pages.
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Content: We did not have content. We had Art Smart instead. Thank you parents volunteers!
Reminders:
***Students may bring in a piece of gum and $1.00 to chew on Friday. Donations will be made to the Silver Mile.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
4/28/09
Another ISTEP+ test under our belt!
Language Arts: This morning was filled with our English/Lang. Arts ISTEP+ test. We had only about 10 minutes to dive into our literary terms of our novel study after the test. Tomorrow we will complete another test in the morning, go to computer lab, and then continue on the next chapters of our book.
Reminders:
***Tomorrow is the very last day to take AR tests for the year. Please make sure that you take the tests you need to take tomorrow.
Homework:
***No written homework
***Remember that our Wax Museum is right around the corner. It is due May 15th-the same day that all novel study assignments and Tic- Tack-Toe are due.
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Math: Today in Math we worked on computation for just a short bit and then dove into Unit 11. We discussed geometric solids and their properties. Tomorrow we will continue with finding the volume of a cylinder and cone.
Homework:
***None- ISTEP+ Week- RELAX!
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Content: Today we reviewed Chapter 4-Lesson 1 again. The students were all able to answer questions and discuss the topic from yesterday. We also read and discussed Lesson 2- Native Americans Fight for Their Land. Notes were passed out so far for both lessons. It is a good idea to review them each night. This is a long Chapter and we have limited time.
Homework:
***Review notes... We will not have content tomorrow due to Art Smart and not again on Thursday due to ISTEP+ testing in the afternoon. We will continue on Friday. Be prepared!
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts: This morning was filled with our English/Lang. Arts ISTEP+ test. We had only about 10 minutes to dive into our literary terms of our novel study after the test. Tomorrow we will complete another test in the morning, go to computer lab, and then continue on the next chapters of our book.
Reminders:
***Tomorrow is the very last day to take AR tests for the year. Please make sure that you take the tests you need to take tomorrow.
Homework:
***No written homework
***Remember that our Wax Museum is right around the corner. It is due May 15th-the same day that all novel study assignments and Tic- Tack-Toe are due.
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Math: Today in Math we worked on computation for just a short bit and then dove into Unit 11. We discussed geometric solids and their properties. Tomorrow we will continue with finding the volume of a cylinder and cone.
Homework:
***None- ISTEP+ Week- RELAX!
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Content: Today we reviewed Chapter 4-Lesson 1 again. The students were all able to answer questions and discuss the topic from yesterday. We also read and discussed Lesson 2- Native Americans Fight for Their Land. Notes were passed out so far for both lessons. It is a good idea to review them each night. This is a long Chapter and we have limited time.
Homework:
***Review notes... We will not have content tomorrow due to Art Smart and not again on Thursday due to ISTEP+ testing in the afternoon. We will continue on Friday. Be prepared!
Until tomorrow...
Monday, April 27, 2009
4/27/09
It is Round 2-ISTEP+ !
Language Arts: Today was a packed morning in Language Arts. We stayed in these groups until lunch time. We completed three ISTEP+ tests all covering math skills. The students were much more confident this time around with the test being multiple choice. Tomorrow we will have just one test covering English/Language Arts.
We did find time, however, to start our novel study as well. It is The Sign of the Beaver. The students were excited to dive into the first two chapters together. We took the time to highlight literary examples right in our books. We found such things as similes, metaphors, flashbacks, tone, suspense and examples of colloquialism. We also discussed the expectations during the novel study. (The students are expected to have their novel study packet and book with them everyday at school. Homework will be assigned each night but time will be given in class to complete it. ) It is imperative that they keep up with each nightly assignment. The Tic-Tack-Toe and other assignments will be due on May 15th with quizzes given throughout the novel.
Homework:
***Due to ISTEP+, we will not have reading homework this week.
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Math: We did not have Math today due to ISTEP+. I will see my students tomorrow!
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Content: Welcome Mrs. Woods' class! We started Chapter 4 today. It is hard to believe that this is our last rotation for the year. With this rotation being a short one and starting during ISTEP week, we will not have any quizzes over the lessons to study for. Any quizzes will be open book. Be sure to study and review your notes each night to keep up. It is going to be over before you know it!
Homework:
***None- Rest up for ISTEP+ tomorrow!
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts: Today was a packed morning in Language Arts. We stayed in these groups until lunch time. We completed three ISTEP+ tests all covering math skills. The students were much more confident this time around with the test being multiple choice. Tomorrow we will have just one test covering English/Language Arts.
We did find time, however, to start our novel study as well. It is The Sign of the Beaver. The students were excited to dive into the first two chapters together. We took the time to highlight literary examples right in our books. We found such things as similes, metaphors, flashbacks, tone, suspense and examples of colloquialism. We also discussed the expectations during the novel study. (The students are expected to have their novel study packet and book with them everyday at school. Homework will be assigned each night but time will be given in class to complete it. ) It is imperative that they keep up with each nightly assignment. The Tic-Tack-Toe and other assignments will be due on May 15th with quizzes given throughout the novel.
Homework:
***Due to ISTEP+, we will not have reading homework this week.
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Math: We did not have Math today due to ISTEP+. I will see my students tomorrow!
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Content: Welcome Mrs. Woods' class! We started Chapter 4 today. It is hard to believe that this is our last rotation for the year. With this rotation being a short one and starting during ISTEP week, we will not have any quizzes over the lessons to study for. Any quizzes will be open book. Be sure to study and review your notes each night to keep up. It is going to be over before you know it!
Homework:
***None- Rest up for ISTEP+ tomorrow!
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, April 23, 2009
4/23/09
Here Comes the Sun!
Language Arts: Today was a busy day! The students worked through another set of words for Vocabulary Vine, listened to two chapters of our read a loud, completed some practice on the comparative and superlative forms of good and better, and completed a short standard assessment dealing with context clues and comprehension.
Remember that all our assessments will be given tomorrow as usual. Fluency and Flow is also due. It should be in complete sentences and reflect your best cursive writing. You may use another sheet of paper if necessary.
Reminders:
***ISTEP starts again next week. We will test next Monday through Thursday. If your child will be absent for any part of the week, please let me know as soon as possible. The testing window is tight and we will need to make accommodations to get the testing completed.
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Math: We completed our Unit 10 test today. With ISTEP starting next week, we will only have three days of Math next week. We will start Unit 11 on Tuesday. This Unit should go fairly quickly as it deals with volume of cylinders, cones, and capacity.
Homework:
***None
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Content: We had a great conversation today as we discussed how life was like in the colonies. (Chapter 7) We will continue this tomorrow-The last day of the rotation for the year.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts: Today was a busy day! The students worked through another set of words for Vocabulary Vine, listened to two chapters of our read a loud, completed some practice on the comparative and superlative forms of good and better, and completed a short standard assessment dealing with context clues and comprehension.
Remember that all our assessments will be given tomorrow as usual. Fluency and Flow is also due. It should be in complete sentences and reflect your best cursive writing. You may use another sheet of paper if necessary.
Reminders:
***ISTEP starts again next week. We will test next Monday through Thursday. If your child will be absent for any part of the week, please let me know as soon as possible. The testing window is tight and we will need to make accommodations to get the testing completed.
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Math: We completed our Unit 10 test today. With ISTEP starting next week, we will only have three days of Math next week. We will start Unit 11 on Tuesday. This Unit should go fairly quickly as it deals with volume of cylinders, cones, and capacity.
Homework:
***None
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Content: We had a great conversation today as we discussed how life was like in the colonies. (Chapter 7) We will continue this tomorrow-The last day of the rotation for the year.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
4/22/09
Finally...Sunshine!
Language Arts: This morning was packed with things to do. We listened to our read a loud, shared some poems from our published books, reviewed the grammar skill of the week, watched a play performed by our fellow 4th graders and their 2nd grade reading buddies, and worked on a final copy of our 15 sentence portrait paragraph.
Homework:
***Read and record minutes- The last day to take AR tests is April 29th.
***Wax Museum- May 15th
***Finish your final copy of your 15 sentence portrait paragraph for tomorrow.
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Math: Most of us completed our Math MAP test this morning. We reviewed for the test tomorrow as well.
***Study the practice test for the "real thing" tomorrow.
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We did not have content today due to a special presentation by Mr. Lovett regarding Earth Day and electricity.
Reminders to 5th grade students:
***Your Chapter Review is due tomorrow if it was not handed in already.
Friday is the last day of your rotation for the year!
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts: This morning was packed with things to do. We listened to our read a loud, shared some poems from our published books, reviewed the grammar skill of the week, watched a play performed by our fellow 4th graders and their 2nd grade reading buddies, and worked on a final copy of our 15 sentence portrait paragraph.
Homework:
***Read and record minutes- The last day to take AR tests is April 29th.
***Wax Museum- May 15th
***Finish your final copy of your 15 sentence portrait paragraph for tomorrow.
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Math: Most of us completed our Math MAP test this morning. We reviewed for the test tomorrow as well.
***Study the practice test for the "real thing" tomorrow.
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We did not have content today due to a special presentation by Mr. Lovett regarding Earth Day and electricity.
Reminders to 5th grade students:
***Your Chapter Review is due tomorrow if it was not handed in already.
Friday is the last day of your rotation for the year!
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
4/21/09
Another dreary day!
Language Arts: Today flew by! We worked in Vocabulary Vine, listened to two chapters in our read aloud, and practiced identifying comparative and superlative adjectives. We spent a few minutes writing important upcoming dates in our planners. Be looking for them! The next few weeks are packed with things going on.
Homework:
***Fluency and Flow- Use complete sentences and your personal best cursive.
***Spelling Test and Weekly Assessments- Friday
***Wax Museum- due May 15th- Did you finish your biography yet?
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Math: We reviewed a variety of skills on white boards and completed a practice test for our test on Thursday. The test will cover the following skills: algebraic equations, pan balances, temperature conversions, rates, tables, and graphs, area and circumference of a circle, and a few problems reviewing volume.
Reminder:
***I will be taking Mr. Wood's Language Arts class to the computer lab tomorrow to finish their Math MAP test.
Homework:
***Study the Math practice test. It is a great review for the test.
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Content: We took our Chapter 6 test today. We will not have content tomorrow due to a special presentation by Mr. Lovett. Our last day of this rotation will be on Friday. We will spend Thursday and Friday discussing Chapter 7 briefly and review map skills.
Homework:
***Chapter 6 Review is due on Thursday if you did not hand it in already.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts: Today flew by! We worked in Vocabulary Vine, listened to two chapters in our read aloud, and practiced identifying comparative and superlative adjectives. We spent a few minutes writing important upcoming dates in our planners. Be looking for them! The next few weeks are packed with things going on.
Homework:
***Fluency and Flow- Use complete sentences and your personal best cursive.
***Spelling Test and Weekly Assessments- Friday
***Wax Museum- due May 15th- Did you finish your biography yet?
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Math: We reviewed a variety of skills on white boards and completed a practice test for our test on Thursday. The test will cover the following skills: algebraic equations, pan balances, temperature conversions, rates, tables, and graphs, area and circumference of a circle, and a few problems reviewing volume.
Reminder:
***I will be taking Mr. Wood's Language Arts class to the computer lab tomorrow to finish their Math MAP test.
Homework:
***Study the Math practice test. It is a great review for the test.
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Content: We took our Chapter 6 test today. We will not have content tomorrow due to a special presentation by Mr. Lovett. Our last day of this rotation will be on Friday. We will spend Thursday and Friday discussing Chapter 7 briefly and review map skills.
Homework:
***Chapter 6 Review is due on Thursday if you did not hand it in already.
Until tomorrow...
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