Math
12/12- HW-lesson 52
12/13- HW -lesson 53
12/14- HW -lesson 54
12/15- no homework! Have a blessed holiday season and wonderful New Year!
12/16- no school for students,(planning day for teachers)
Language Arts
Plural possessive nouns,combining sentences:nouns, letter punctuation
Reading
"Hatchet" ch.11-12, read/discuss in class, "pop" quiz 12/13
Spelling
Lessons 41-44, spelling test 12/15
Additional
We will be completing a math/art project 12/ 12 about number spirals,a measuring and counting activity,as well as using the correct parts of speech in Mad Lib's activities on 12/14.
On 12/15, we will have a holiday celebration beginning at 8:15-9:51 with snacks,an art project,possibly a game,as well as holiday activities. If you would like 2 donate any finger food smacks, you are most welcome! Please let me know if you'd like to volunteer during this time too. Please note that this is an early release day and our schedule will follow accordingly.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 3, 2011
12/5/11- 12/9/11
Math:
12/5- Investigation 5 in class, no HW
12/6- Creating a study guide in class w/practice test questions, HW: study for test
12/7- More practice test problems in class due to ERD, HW: study for test
12/8- Cumulative assessment #9, multiplication fact test w/word problem, no HW
12/9- HW:Lesson 51
Spelling:
12/5- 12/8 Lessons 36-39 in class, 12/9 Spelling Test
Language Arts:
12/5 Plural nouns HW: p.20, 12/6 common/proper nouns HW: p.21, 12/7 capitalization HW: p.22, 12/8 mixed review HW:p.23, 12/9 singular possessive nouns HW: p.24
Reading:
Hatchet vocabulary activities in class (AZ State Standards- Writing), ch. 9-11 in class (activities based on AZ State Standards for 5th Grade Reading). For specifics, please contact me or just stop in anytime! It would make more sense if I explain the different activities, objectives and state standards in person. We work on Language Arts 1st period and Reading 2nd period.
12/5- Investigation 5 in class, no HW
12/6- Creating a study guide in class w/practice test questions, HW: study for test
12/7- More practice test problems in class due to ERD, HW: study for test
12/8- Cumulative assessment #9, multiplication fact test w/word problem, no HW
12/9- HW:Lesson 51
Spelling:
12/5- 12/8 Lessons 36-39 in class, 12/9 Spelling Test
Language Arts:
12/5 Plural nouns HW: p.20, 12/6 common/proper nouns HW: p.21, 12/7 capitalization HW: p.22, 12/8 mixed review HW:p.23, 12/9 singular possessive nouns HW: p.24
Reading:
Hatchet vocabulary activities in class (AZ State Standards- Writing), ch. 9-11 in class (activities based on AZ State Standards for 5th Grade Reading). For specifics, please contact me or just stop in anytime! It would make more sense if I explain the different activities, objectives and state standards in person. We work on Language Arts 1st period and Reading 2nd period.
Monday, November 28, 2011
11/28/11- 12/2/11
Math Homework:
11/28- Lesson 46
11/29- Lesson 47
11/30- Lesson 48
12/1- Lesson 49
12/2- Lesson 50
Language Arts:
This week, we are studying notetaking/summarizing, sequencing (in class), main idea, nouns, singular/plural nouns, etc. in class. Students will have one Language Arts worksheet for homework each night this week over the skill taught in class. Language Arts, Unit 2 will be completed before Christmas Break due to having already been taught writing a persuasive essay using the Writing Process (AZ State Standards- 5th Grade Writing) when we read the book "Hoot." Students have written many personal narratives using the Writing Process, (introduced in Unit 1) throughout this school year as well. In January, we will begin with Unit 3. Please be assured that all Language Arts lessons will be taught in 5th Grade.
Spelling:
This week, we are studying words that end in -es to make them plural, while also practicing spelling rules already practiced. We will complete Lessons 31- 34 with a spelling test on Friday. As a reminder, there are 120 spelling lessons and 180 school days. Please be assured that all spelling lessons will be completed in 5th Grade.
Reading:
We are reading "Hatchet", chapters 6-9 this week, while focusing on activities that reinforce the AZ State Standards for 5th Grade Reading. Students write the main idea with supporting details for each chapter they read and on Thursday, they will complete a sequencing activity.
*Note* Brian Robeson, the main character in "Hatchet", struggles to survive in the wilderness once his plane crashed. Students filled out a worksheet titled "Items for Survival" in class and had to discuss 7 things they would bring if they were in Brian's situation. There were requirements for the items, but nonetheless, one group's idea led us to discuss the brave men and women who serve in our military. This led to a discussion on the brief experience that I, myself, spent in Army ROTC. Needless to say, I thought it was worth mentioning to provide the context of the brief discussion we had. If you have questions, please come to me with them. As a teacher and due to my life experiences, I think it is important to honor the men and women who serve our country in the military, as well as in law enforcement. When these teaching opportunities present themselves, it becomes a good time to reflect on current events (or events that changed history) and be humbled by the services of our U.S. military.
11/28- Lesson 46
11/29- Lesson 47
11/30- Lesson 48
12/1- Lesson 49
12/2- Lesson 50
Language Arts:
This week, we are studying notetaking/summarizing, sequencing (in class), main idea, nouns, singular/plural nouns, etc. in class. Students will have one Language Arts worksheet for homework each night this week over the skill taught in class. Language Arts, Unit 2 will be completed before Christmas Break due to having already been taught writing a persuasive essay using the Writing Process (AZ State Standards- 5th Grade Writing) when we read the book "Hoot." Students have written many personal narratives using the Writing Process, (introduced in Unit 1) throughout this school year as well. In January, we will begin with Unit 3. Please be assured that all Language Arts lessons will be taught in 5th Grade.
Spelling:
This week, we are studying words that end in -es to make them plural, while also practicing spelling rules already practiced. We will complete Lessons 31- 34 with a spelling test on Friday. As a reminder, there are 120 spelling lessons and 180 school days. Please be assured that all spelling lessons will be completed in 5th Grade.
Reading:
We are reading "Hatchet", chapters 6-9 this week, while focusing on activities that reinforce the AZ State Standards for 5th Grade Reading. Students write the main idea with supporting details for each chapter they read and on Thursday, they will complete a sequencing activity.
*Note* Brian Robeson, the main character in "Hatchet", struggles to survive in the wilderness once his plane crashed. Students filled out a worksheet titled "Items for Survival" in class and had to discuss 7 things they would bring if they were in Brian's situation. There were requirements for the items, but nonetheless, one group's idea led us to discuss the brave men and women who serve in our military. This led to a discussion on the brief experience that I, myself, spent in Army ROTC. Needless to say, I thought it was worth mentioning to provide the context of the brief discussion we had. If you have questions, please come to me with them. As a teacher and due to my life experiences, I think it is important to honor the men and women who serve our country in the military, as well as in law enforcement. When these teaching opportunities present themselves, it becomes a good time to reflect on current events (or events that changed history) and be humbled by the services of our U.S. military.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Nov. 21-25
Math Homework:
Monday, 11/21- Lesson 45
Tuesday, 11/22- Preparing a study guide/review for test in class, HW: study concepts on study guide
Wednesday, 11/23- Cumulative assessment #8, multiplication fact test, No homework
Thursday/Friday, 11/24-11/25- No School. Happy Thanksgiving.
Language Arts:
We have been reviewing sentences, sentence fragments, compound sentences, punctuation, complete subjects/predicates, simple subjects/predicates, compound subjects/predicates in class. This week, we will continue that review, as well as practice correcting run-on sentences and sentence fragments. Students will not have language arts homework due to the short week, but please be expecting grammar worksheets for homework to reinforce skills taught in class in the upcoming weeks. Up to this point, we have focused most of our language arts time devoted to the writing process, where students created pre-writing examples, rough drafts, revising/editing and final copies for their personal narratives and persuasive essay. From this point on, students will be completing the Language Arts grammar lessons in the book in an orderly fashion. Please be assured that all grammar lessons will be taught by the end of the school year and students will have ample opportunity to reinforce/practice these skills throughout. As a reminder, students are expected to write the objective for all of my core subjects in their planner every day regardless of whether homework was assigned or not. Before school is dismissed, this will be more closely monitored to make sure these objectives are being communicated to parents. Your child takes notes and writes the objective that I provide on a daily basis for language arts and math, and they should be able to recite these upon your request. I extend an invitation to all parents to feel free to come in and volunteer, observe, spend the day in our classroom at any point in time, announced or unannounced. We can always work together anytime.
Spelling:
This week, we will complete one spelling lesson in class on Monday that will review plural variations (words ending in s,x,z,sh, or ch add -es to make plural), "y" and "w" as a vowel. On Tuesday, students will take a Spelling Test that covers the above spelling rules. On Wednesday, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with colonial games, a feast, and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" movie from 12:15- 3:00. Thanks to all of the parents who volunteered to attend or provide a dish.
See Mrs. Rhoades' blog for Science and Ms. Perrotta's blog for Social Studies.
Monday, 11/21- Lesson 45
Tuesday, 11/22- Preparing a study guide/review for test in class, HW: study concepts on study guide
Wednesday, 11/23- Cumulative assessment #8, multiplication fact test, No homework
Thursday/Friday, 11/24-11/25- No School. Happy Thanksgiving.
Language Arts:
We have been reviewing sentences, sentence fragments, compound sentences, punctuation, complete subjects/predicates, simple subjects/predicates, compound subjects/predicates in class. This week, we will continue that review, as well as practice correcting run-on sentences and sentence fragments. Students will not have language arts homework due to the short week, but please be expecting grammar worksheets for homework to reinforce skills taught in class in the upcoming weeks. Up to this point, we have focused most of our language arts time devoted to the writing process, where students created pre-writing examples, rough drafts, revising/editing and final copies for their personal narratives and persuasive essay. From this point on, students will be completing the Language Arts grammar lessons in the book in an orderly fashion. Please be assured that all grammar lessons will be taught by the end of the school year and students will have ample opportunity to reinforce/practice these skills throughout. As a reminder, students are expected to write the objective for all of my core subjects in their planner every day regardless of whether homework was assigned or not. Before school is dismissed, this will be more closely monitored to make sure these objectives are being communicated to parents. Your child takes notes and writes the objective that I provide on a daily basis for language arts and math, and they should be able to recite these upon your request. I extend an invitation to all parents to feel free to come in and volunteer, observe, spend the day in our classroom at any point in time, announced or unannounced. We can always work together anytime.
Spelling:
This week, we will complete one spelling lesson in class on Monday that will review plural variations (words ending in s,x,z,sh, or ch add -es to make plural), "y" and "w" as a vowel. On Tuesday, students will take a Spelling Test that covers the above spelling rules. On Wednesday, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with colonial games, a feast, and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" movie from 12:15- 3:00. Thanks to all of the parents who volunteered to attend or provide a dish.
See Mrs. Rhoades' blog for Science and Ms. Perrotta's blog for Social Studies.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Monday, Nov. 14- Friday, Nov. 18
Math Homework:
Mon., Nov. 14- cumulative assessment #7, subtraction fact test w/word problem in class, no homework
Tues., Nov. 15- lesson 41
Wed., Nov. 16- lesson 42
Thurs., Nov. 17- lesson 43
Fri., Nov. 18- lesson 44
Language Arts:
We are reading and completing comprehension activities in class regarding "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen. Students received a new reading contract with a mystery genre on Nov. 10. Please see the worksheet for due dates on vocab. activities, the writing assignment, plot line and art project. For questions regarding the Language Arts book activities and Spelling lessons, please contact me at: lrobinson@atmschool.net
Students were asked to bring in Crayola Model Magic to create a model of the setting in 'Hatchet" by Nov. 18. Molding clay will also work as long as it is somewhat soft.
Mon., Nov. 14- cumulative assessment #7, subtraction fact test w/word problem in class, no homework
Tues., Nov. 15- lesson 41
Wed., Nov. 16- lesson 42
Thurs., Nov. 17- lesson 43
Fri., Nov. 18- lesson 44
Language Arts:
We are reading and completing comprehension activities in class regarding "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen. Students received a new reading contract with a mystery genre on Nov. 10. Please see the worksheet for due dates on vocab. activities, the writing assignment, plot line and art project. For questions regarding the Language Arts book activities and Spelling lessons, please contact me at: lrobinson@atmschool.net
Students were asked to bring in Crayola Model Magic to create a model of the setting in 'Hatchet" by Nov. 18. Molding clay will also work as long as it is somewhat soft.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Nov. 7- Nov. 11
**Special Note to Parents Regarding Math Class**
As a friendly reminder, I will be posting a review of my class rules on Monday, 11/7 to all students in my math class. While many students fulfill this expectation above and beyond the requirements, some students seem to have forgotten the appropriate behavior I expect on a daily basis. Please feel free to discuss these rules to your child and if you have any questions, please contact me at: lrobinson@atmschool.net.
1) Raise a hand to be called upon 2) Be on task 3) Be respectful 4) Listen and follow the teacher's directions without argument
Please know if students choose not to follow the rules of my classroom, this will result in a loss of social privilege with the other 5th grade classes for that particular week. Thank you in advance for your support.
Math Homework:
Monday, 11/7- Lesson 39
Tuesday, 11/8- Lesson 40
Wednesday, 11/9- Investigation 4 in class, no homework
Thursday, 11/10- Review/study guide for cumulative assessment #7 on Monday, 11/14, no homework other than to study the concepts on the study guide
Friday, 11/11- No School, Veterans Day
Language Arts:
Unit test on "Hoot"- 11/7. We will begin reading "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen in class on Tuesday, 11/8 and will complete activities based on comprehension/higher- level thinking skills. Students were asked to bring in multi-color Crayola"Model Magic" by Monday, 11/14 to complete a reading project in class. For more information, feel free to contact me at: lrobinson@atmschool.net
As a friendly reminder, I will be posting a review of my class rules on Monday, 11/7 to all students in my math class. While many students fulfill this expectation above and beyond the requirements, some students seem to have forgotten the appropriate behavior I expect on a daily basis. Please feel free to discuss these rules to your child and if you have any questions, please contact me at: lrobinson@atmschool.net.
1) Raise a hand to be called upon 2) Be on task 3) Be respectful 4) Listen and follow the teacher's directions without argument
Please know if students choose not to follow the rules of my classroom, this will result in a loss of social privilege with the other 5th grade classes for that particular week. Thank you in advance for your support.
Math Homework:
Monday, 11/7- Lesson 39
Tuesday, 11/8- Lesson 40
Wednesday, 11/9- Investigation 4 in class, no homework
Thursday, 11/10- Review/study guide for cumulative assessment #7 on Monday, 11/14, no homework other than to study the concepts on the study guide
Friday, 11/11- No School, Veterans Day
Language Arts:
Unit test on "Hoot"- 11/7. We will begin reading "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen in class on Tuesday, 11/8 and will complete activities based on comprehension/higher- level thinking skills. Students were asked to bring in multi-color Crayola"Model Magic" by Monday, 11/14 to complete a reading project in class. For more information, feel free to contact me at: lrobinson@atmschool.net
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Oct. 31- Nov. 4
Math Homework:
Monday, Oct. 31- no homework due to cemetary field trip
Tuesday, Nov. 1- cumulative assessment #6, no homework
Wednesday, Nov. 2- lesson 36
Thursday, Nov. 3- lesson 37
Friday, Nov. 4- lesson 38
Language Arts/Reading:
We will be finishing our unit study on "Hoot" this week and complete the projects associated with it in class. Students were asked to bring in a medium-sized poster, magazines and/or newspapers by Oct. 31.
Monday, Oct. 31- no homework due to cemetary field trip
Tuesday, Nov. 1- cumulative assessment #6, no homework
Wednesday, Nov. 2- lesson 36
Thursday, Nov. 3- lesson 37
Friday, Nov. 4- lesson 38
Language Arts/Reading:
We will be finishing our unit study on "Hoot" this week and complete the projects associated with it in class. Students were asked to bring in a medium-sized poster, magazines and/or newspapers by Oct. 31.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Revised schedule for math assignments for Oct. 24- Oct. 28
Please find the revised math homework lessons for the week of 10/24- 10/28:
Mon., Oct. 24- Lesson 33
Tues., Oct. 25- Lesson 34
Wed., Oct. 26-Lesson 35
Thurs., Oct. 27-Test review/ study guide in class, no homework
Fri., Oct. 28- No homework due to a guest speaker during 3rd/4th period
In addition to asking students to bring in crafts/materials to make a diorama for "Hoot", I have also asked them to bring in a few other items by Oct. 31. These items are: a medium-sized poster board (or one large one cut in half is fine), to collect magazines and/or newspapers in order to assist them in creating a poster for their story they will be composing in class next week. We are reaching the conclusion of "Hoot" and are creating our end-of-the-unit projects in class. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me at: lrobinson@atmschool.net
*Note* It is beneficial for students to practice fluency and answer comprehension questions about a book of their choosing at home every night for 20 minutes or more.
Mon., Oct. 24- Lesson 33
Tues., Oct. 25- Lesson 34
Wed., Oct. 26-Lesson 35
Thurs., Oct. 27-Test review/ study guide in class, no homework
Fri., Oct. 28- No homework due to a guest speaker during 3rd/4th period
In addition to asking students to bring in crafts/materials to make a diorama for "Hoot", I have also asked them to bring in a few other items by Oct. 31. These items are: a medium-sized poster board (or one large one cut in half is fine), to collect magazines and/or newspapers in order to assist them in creating a poster for their story they will be composing in class next week. We are reaching the conclusion of "Hoot" and are creating our end-of-the-unit projects in class. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me at: lrobinson@atmschool.net
*Note* It is beneficial for students to practice fluency and answer comprehension questions about a book of their choosing at home every night for 20 minutes or more.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Oct. 24- Oct. 28
Math Homework:
Monday, Oct. 24- Lesson 33
Tuesday, Oct. 25- Lesson 34
Wednesday, Oct. 26- Lesson 35
Thursday, Oct. 27- Cumulative assessment and fact test #6 in class, no homework
Friday, Oct. 28- No math homework due to a guest speaker
Language Arts/Reading:
Students were asked to bring in materials this week to make their diorama for "Hoot".
For lessons and assignments, feel free to contact me via email at lrobinson@atmschool.net
Monday, Oct. 24- Lesson 33
Tuesday, Oct. 25- Lesson 34
Wednesday, Oct. 26- Lesson 35
Thursday, Oct. 27- Cumulative assessment and fact test #6 in class, no homework
Friday, Oct. 28- No math homework due to a guest speaker
Language Arts/Reading:
Students were asked to bring in materials this week to make their diorama for "Hoot".
For lessons and assignments, feel free to contact me via email at lrobinson@atmschool.net
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Monday, Oct. 17- Friday, Oct. 21
(Shortened class periods due to conferences. Each math class is 30 minutes long this week.)
Math Assignments/ Homework:
Mon., Oct. 17- Saxon Math addition fact test w/word problem, no homework
Tues., Oct. 18- Saxon Math cumulative assessment #5, no homework
Wed., Oct. 19- HW: Lesson 31
Thurs., Oct. 20- HW: Lesson 32
Fri., Oct. 21- HW: Lesson 33
Language Arts/ Reading:
We will continue reading "Hoot", chapters 11- 15 by Carl Hiaason this week and will complete comprehension activities in class.
Biography Reading Contract- timeline due Tues., Oct. 18
Reminder: 5th grade students are dismissed at 12:05 this week due to conferences.
Math Assignments/ Homework:
Mon., Oct. 17- Saxon Math addition fact test w/word problem, no homework
Tues., Oct. 18- Saxon Math cumulative assessment #5, no homework
Wed., Oct. 19- HW: Lesson 31
Thurs., Oct. 20- HW: Lesson 32
Fri., Oct. 21- HW: Lesson 33
Language Arts/ Reading:
We will continue reading "Hoot", chapters 11- 15 by Carl Hiaason this week and will complete comprehension activities in class.
Biography Reading Contract- timeline due Tues., Oct. 18
Reminder: 5th grade students are dismissed at 12:05 this week due to conferences.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monday, October 10- Friday, October 14, 2011
Math Homework:
Monday, Oct. 10- Investigation in class, no homework
Tuesday, Oct. 11- Wednesday, Oct. 12- Mt. Lemmon Trip
Thursday, Oct. 13- Friday, Oct. 14- Fall Break for students
Monday, Oct. 10- Investigation in class, no homework
Tuesday, Oct. 11- Wednesday, Oct. 12- Mt. Lemmon Trip
Thursday, Oct. 13- Friday, Oct. 14- Fall Break for students
Friday, September 30, 2011
October 3- October 7
Math homework:
Monday, 10/3- Lesson 26
Tuesday, 10/4- Lesson 27
Wednesday, 10/5- Lesson 28
Thursday, 10/6- Lesson 29
Friday, 10/7- Lesson 30
*Note*
Wednesday, 10/5 is an Early Release Day for students
Friday,10/7 is Jeans Day, and students can donate $1 to wear their favorite non-AOT t-shirt (appropriate graphics, no tank tops, no spaghetti straps, etc.) as well to raise funds to benefit our 5th grade camping trip to Mt. Lemmon.
Language Arts:
Students in my class are reading a new book titled "Hoot" by Carl Hiaason. This week, we will read and discuss chapters 6-10 in class.
We will also be completing the writing process and implementing the Six Traits of Writing for a persuasive essay since the main theme of "Hoot" ties into this type of writing.
The presentation portion of the "Speak Up" report on Sports will be on Monday, 10/3.
Our new project is the biography reading contract and the writing portion of the assignment is due on Friday, Oct. 7.
Monday, 10/3- Lesson 26
Tuesday, 10/4- Lesson 27
Wednesday, 10/5- Lesson 28
Thursday, 10/6- Lesson 29
Friday, 10/7- Lesson 30
*Note*
Wednesday, 10/5 is an Early Release Day for students
Friday,10/7 is Jeans Day, and students can donate $1 to wear their favorite non-AOT t-shirt (appropriate graphics, no tank tops, no spaghetti straps, etc.) as well to raise funds to benefit our 5th grade camping trip to Mt. Lemmon.
Language Arts:
Students in my class are reading a new book titled "Hoot" by Carl Hiaason. This week, we will read and discuss chapters 6-10 in class.
We will also be completing the writing process and implementing the Six Traits of Writing for a persuasive essay since the main theme of "Hoot" ties into this type of writing.
The presentation portion of the "Speak Up" report on Sports will be on Monday, 10/3.
Our new project is the biography reading contract and the writing portion of the assignment is due on Friday, Oct. 7.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Math assignments for Sept. 26- Sept. 30
Homework:
Monday, 9/26- lesson 22
Tuesday, 9/27- lesson 23
Wednesday, 9/28- lesson 24
Thursday, 9/29- lesson 25
Friday, 9/30- Cumulative assessment #4 (100 points), multiplication fact test/ word problem (90 points)
*Parents/students*
1) As another friendly reminder, math homework is graded on a daily basis for effort/quality and completion. Each math homework assignment is worth 5 points. One month of homework is equivalent to 1 single assessment. The points are not awarded for accuracy; therefore, if your child is getting questions/answers incorrect on the math homework, we thoroughly discuss/correct them the following day at the beginning of math class. The homework is not an assessment grade, and if I graded them for accuracy on a daily basis for 60 students, 30 problems on each assignment, I would be grading 1,800 math problems every night. Math homework is for anecdotal purposes only and like previously mentioned, we have a thorough discussion in class.
2) Although this is my 8th year of teaching, it is my first year teaching 5th Grade Saxon Math. Naturally, adjustments will be made to ensure efficiency, and I consider continual learning to be an integral aspect as to how to make the program run smoothly. I have encountered my first "qualm" so to speak and thought I would mention it on my blog. Since the toner on a copier prints out math graph paper for the homework sheets so dark, I have allowed students to use the 4th grade answer sheets upon request. Most of the students write so neatly that they have not needed to align their answers according to the graph paper. There were a few parents who donated the 4th grade answer sheets to the elementary school after notice of 5th grade utilizing the graph paper, and I will be glad to make copies myself for those parents if it is easier for your child to complete math problems on. I do apologize for this inconsistency but please be reassured that things will run smoothly after this adjustment. I have made my own math homework template that I will make copies of to share with all of the students if they are interested in it. If it is possible for them to make additional copies if they so choose in the future, that will be acceptable. I am always looking for ways to be more efficient at my job, and what can I say? I'm only human! Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding.
3) I had sent "conference reminder" slips home in your child's planner on Monday which notated your conference date and time. Please be advised that in order for your child to receive their report card, conference attendance is mandatory for parent(s)/guardian(s). Thanks to the parents who have confirmed their appointment.
4) Mt. Lemmon is approaching fast! Please know that your child's cost for the retreat is $30 and was due on Mon. 9/26.
Thanks! We continue to have a great school year due to the hard work of students and teachers alike. Good job.
Monday, 9/26- lesson 22
Tuesday, 9/27- lesson 23
Wednesday, 9/28- lesson 24
Thursday, 9/29- lesson 25
Friday, 9/30- Cumulative assessment #4 (100 points), multiplication fact test/ word problem (90 points)
*Parents/students*
1) As another friendly reminder, math homework is graded on a daily basis for effort/quality and completion. Each math homework assignment is worth 5 points. One month of homework is equivalent to 1 single assessment. The points are not awarded for accuracy; therefore, if your child is getting questions/answers incorrect on the math homework, we thoroughly discuss/correct them the following day at the beginning of math class. The homework is not an assessment grade, and if I graded them for accuracy on a daily basis for 60 students, 30 problems on each assignment, I would be grading 1,800 math problems every night. Math homework is for anecdotal purposes only and like previously mentioned, we have a thorough discussion in class.
2) Although this is my 8th year of teaching, it is my first year teaching 5th Grade Saxon Math. Naturally, adjustments will be made to ensure efficiency, and I consider continual learning to be an integral aspect as to how to make the program run smoothly. I have encountered my first "qualm" so to speak and thought I would mention it on my blog. Since the toner on a copier prints out math graph paper for the homework sheets so dark, I have allowed students to use the 4th grade answer sheets upon request. Most of the students write so neatly that they have not needed to align their answers according to the graph paper. There were a few parents who donated the 4th grade answer sheets to the elementary school after notice of 5th grade utilizing the graph paper, and I will be glad to make copies myself for those parents if it is easier for your child to complete math problems on. I do apologize for this inconsistency but please be reassured that things will run smoothly after this adjustment. I have made my own math homework template that I will make copies of to share with all of the students if they are interested in it. If it is possible for them to make additional copies if they so choose in the future, that will be acceptable. I am always looking for ways to be more efficient at my job, and what can I say? I'm only human! Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding.
3) I had sent "conference reminder" slips home in your child's planner on Monday which notated your conference date and time. Please be advised that in order for your child to receive their report card, conference attendance is mandatory for parent(s)/guardian(s). Thanks to the parents who have confirmed their appointment.
4) Mt. Lemmon is approaching fast! Please know that your child's cost for the retreat is $30 and was due on Mon. 9/26.
Thanks! We continue to have a great school year due to the hard work of students and teachers alike. Good job.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Sept.12- Sept. 16
Math:
Monday, Sept.12- no homework due or assigned. Switching classes is canceled for 5th grade today due to a guest speaker. The guest is a TPD Officer discussing the importance of anti-bullying. We will resume our schedule on Tuesday. Math Test #2 and Addition Fact/Word Problem Test has been postponed until tomorrow.
Tuesday, Sept. 13- Math Test #2 and Addition Fact/Word Problem Test. No homework.
Wednesday, Sept. 14- HW: lesson 16
Thursday, Sept. 15- HW: lesson 17
Friday, Sept. 16- HW: lesson 18
Language Arts:
We will continue our literature study on "Holes" by reading chapters 24-43 and completing activities that will reinforce AZ State Standards for 5th grade. In Language Arts, we will be studying grammar/mechanics and will complete Spelling lessons 14-18 (lesson 15 is a test). The comprehension plot line for the animal reading contract is due on Friday, Sept. 16. We are also working on composing an essay together as a class for a personal narrative- imaginative story.
**Special Note** I would really like to thank the parent volunteers for helping out with miscellaneous administrative work in my classroom. It is so nice to work in such a supportive environment with high-achieving students. Thanks to those students who continue to put forth their best effort every day. You make my job easier...which is nice!
*Special bonus math problem for extra credit- if anyone actually reads my blog!*
Word problem:
You needed 2 hours to get to a beach to meet your friend during summer vacation but you had to stop for snack on the way that set you back 18 minutes. You took 1 scooter ride during that time. You then took a walk, found a doughnut stand and purchased 2 doughnuts for $3.09. You remembered that you needed to meet your friend at the beach in 13 minutes. How many minutes would you be late in meeting your friend?
a) Do you have all of the information you need to solve the problem?
b) Is there information that is not needed in solving the problem? If not, what is it?
c) What is the answer, if there is one?
Monday, Sept.12- no homework due or assigned. Switching classes is canceled for 5th grade today due to a guest speaker. The guest is a TPD Officer discussing the importance of anti-bullying. We will resume our schedule on Tuesday. Math Test #2 and Addition Fact/Word Problem Test has been postponed until tomorrow.
Tuesday, Sept. 13- Math Test #2 and Addition Fact/Word Problem Test. No homework.
Wednesday, Sept. 14- HW: lesson 16
Thursday, Sept. 15- HW: lesson 17
Friday, Sept. 16- HW: lesson 18
Language Arts:
We will continue our literature study on "Holes" by reading chapters 24-43 and completing activities that will reinforce AZ State Standards for 5th grade. In Language Arts, we will be studying grammar/mechanics and will complete Spelling lessons 14-18 (lesson 15 is a test). The comprehension plot line for the animal reading contract is due on Friday, Sept. 16. We are also working on composing an essay together as a class for a personal narrative- imaginative story.
**Special Note** I would really like to thank the parent volunteers for helping out with miscellaneous administrative work in my classroom. It is so nice to work in such a supportive environment with high-achieving students. Thanks to those students who continue to put forth their best effort every day. You make my job easier...which is nice!
*Special bonus math problem for extra credit- if anyone actually reads my blog!*
Word problem:
You needed 2 hours to get to a beach to meet your friend during summer vacation but you had to stop for snack on the way that set you back 18 minutes. You took 1 scooter ride during that time. You then took a walk, found a doughnut stand and purchased 2 doughnuts for $3.09. You remembered that you needed to meet your friend at the beach in 13 minutes. How many minutes would you be late in meeting your friend?
a) Do you have all of the information you need to solve the problem?
b) Is there information that is not needed in solving the problem? If not, what is it?
c) What is the answer, if there is one?
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sept.5- Sept. 9
Math:
Monday, Sept. 5- No School
Tuesday, Sept. 6- HW: Lesson 12
Wednesday, Sept. 7- HW: Lesson 13
Thursday, Sept. 8- HW: Lesson 14
Friday, Sept. 9- HW: Lesson 15
Note** Test #2 over Lessons 11-15 will be on Monday, Sept. 12. Included is an addition fact test with a problem solving question.
Reading:
Continuation of our Literature Unit study on "Holes". We will read and discuss chapters 18- 28 and complete activities that reinforce fluency and comprehension.
Language Arts:
Personal narrative-imaginative essay, grammar/mechanics, Spelling test over lessons 6-9, lessons 11-13
For specific skill/concept questions, please email me at lrobinson@atmschool.net
**Note**Thanks to those of you who scheduled conferences on Curriculum Night Aug.30th. If you were unable to attend, please find your conference schedule in your child's planner. If the math, science or social studies teacher is not your child's homeroom teacher and you would like a conference with her as well, please contact the homeroom teacher to make that request.
Monday, Sept. 5- No School
Tuesday, Sept. 6- HW: Lesson 12
Wednesday, Sept. 7- HW: Lesson 13
Thursday, Sept. 8- HW: Lesson 14
Friday, Sept. 9- HW: Lesson 15
Note** Test #2 over Lessons 11-15 will be on Monday, Sept. 12. Included is an addition fact test with a problem solving question.
Reading:
Continuation of our Literature Unit study on "Holes". We will read and discuss chapters 18- 28 and complete activities that reinforce fluency and comprehension.
Language Arts:
Personal narrative-imaginative essay, grammar/mechanics, Spelling test over lessons 6-9, lessons 11-13
For specific skill/concept questions, please email me at lrobinson@atmschool.net
**Note**Thanks to those of you who scheduled conferences on Curriculum Night Aug.30th. If you were unable to attend, please find your conference schedule in your child's planner. If the math, science or social studies teacher is not your child's homeroom teacher and you would like a conference with her as well, please contact the homeroom teacher to make that request.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
August 29- September 2
Saxon Math:
Monday- Lesson 9 homework
Tuesday- Lesson 10 homework
Wednesday- no homework, we will complete a math investigation in class
Thursday- no homework, Test #1 in class
Friday- Lesson 11 homework
**Note** Students are practicing addition facts as a review currently in class according to the Saxon math program; however, students should be practicing/memorizing multiplication and division facts as much as possible at home. This will make the transition into the harder 5th grade math concepts smoother.
Thanks to all 3 classes for regularly turning in homework and being so diligent about this responsibility!!!! Keep up the good work!
Language Arts:
We will complete our language arts, reading and spelling activities in class. If you have any questions about these activities, please email me at lrobinson@atmschool.net Students usually finish these assignments, but in the event they are not completed in a timely manner, sitting out at recess to complete them may occur. There will be a spelling test on Thursday and the 2 vocabulary activities for your child's reading contract on animals is due Friday. Thanks to the students who try their very best every day to put forth quality work!
Monday- Lesson 9 homework
Tuesday- Lesson 10 homework
Wednesday- no homework, we will complete a math investigation in class
Thursday- no homework, Test #1 in class
Friday- Lesson 11 homework
**Note** Students are practicing addition facts as a review currently in class according to the Saxon math program; however, students should be practicing/memorizing multiplication and division facts as much as possible at home. This will make the transition into the harder 5th grade math concepts smoother.
Thanks to all 3 classes for regularly turning in homework and being so diligent about this responsibility!!!! Keep up the good work!
Language Arts:
We will complete our language arts, reading and spelling activities in class. If you have any questions about these activities, please email me at lrobinson@atmschool.net Students usually finish these assignments, but in the event they are not completed in a timely manner, sitting out at recess to complete them may occur. There will be a spelling test on Thursday and the 2 vocabulary activities for your child's reading contract on animals is due Friday. Thanks to the students who try their very best every day to put forth quality work!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
August 22, 2011- August 26, 2011
Language Arts:
Speak-Up #1 outline on "Summer Vacation" due Monday, Aug. 22.
Speak- Up on "Summer Vacation" 3-5 paragraph essay due on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Speak-Up on "Summer Vacation" 2-3 minute presentation due on Friday, Aug. 26.
Grammar- Lesson 2-5 in Language Arts textbook
Spelling- Lessons 6-10, the 10th lesson is a test.
Reading:
Students will receive their first reading contract on animals, a month long project, on Aug. 22. They will receive directions on how to complete it at that time. Reading contracts are to be worked on mostly outside of school at home.
Students are to choose a book and project by Aug. 26, vocabulary activity due Sept. 2, writing assignment due Sept. 9, comprehension plot line due Sept. 16, art project due Sept. 21.
We will continue working on our literature unit on Holes chapters 1-5, with vocabulary activities, reading-for-response, short quizzes, etc. in class this week. We will complete character maps, sequencing, comparing/contrasting, main idea activities as well.
Math:
Saxon Lessons 4-8. These lesson topics include comparing whole numbers, naming whole numbers and money, adding whole numbers, writing/comparing numbers through hundred thousands, ordinal numbers, relationship between addition and subtraction. Each lesson includes homework, which is the "written practice" section of their math book. Please note that students will most likely finish their math homework in class or during study skills. As a reminder, students returning homework in the next day after it was due will only receive half credit. If it is returned the 3rd day or later after it was due, they will receive a zero. This policy was described in the "Welcome to 5th Grade" letter that parents and students signed during the first week of school. For every day a student is absent, they will have that many more days to turn in their homework and still receive full credit.
Speak-Up #1 outline on "Summer Vacation" due Monday, Aug. 22.
Speak- Up on "Summer Vacation" 3-5 paragraph essay due on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Speak-Up on "Summer Vacation" 2-3 minute presentation due on Friday, Aug. 26.
Grammar- Lesson 2-5 in Language Arts textbook
Spelling- Lessons 6-10, the 10th lesson is a test.
Reading:
Students will receive their first reading contract on animals, a month long project, on Aug. 22. They will receive directions on how to complete it at that time. Reading contracts are to be worked on mostly outside of school at home.
Students are to choose a book and project by Aug. 26, vocabulary activity due Sept. 2, writing assignment due Sept. 9, comprehension plot line due Sept. 16, art project due Sept. 21.
We will continue working on our literature unit on Holes chapters 1-5, with vocabulary activities, reading-for-response, short quizzes, etc. in class this week. We will complete character maps, sequencing, comparing/contrasting, main idea activities as well.
Math:
Saxon Lessons 4-8. These lesson topics include comparing whole numbers, naming whole numbers and money, adding whole numbers, writing/comparing numbers through hundred thousands, ordinal numbers, relationship between addition and subtraction. Each lesson includes homework, which is the "written practice" section of their math book. Please note that students will most likely finish their math homework in class or during study skills. As a reminder, students returning homework in the next day after it was due will only receive half credit. If it is returned the 3rd day or later after it was due, they will receive a zero. This policy was described in the "Welcome to 5th Grade" letter that parents and students signed during the first week of school. For every day a student is absent, they will have that many more days to turn in their homework and still receive full credit.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Language Arts:
Spelling Test Lesson 5, No homework
**note** Spelling tests are every 5 lessons and may or may not fall on a Friday.
Reading:
We read Holes chapter 4-5 out loud, discussed comprehension, No homework
Math:
Discussed/graded lesson 2 homework, introduced lesson 3 on using money to illustrate place value, Homework-Lesson 3 written practice (most students had time to finish in class, but if not, it was assigned as homework).
**note** Saxon math tests are scheduled for every 10 lessons. The tests do not always fall on a Friday. When students do have a math test, they will not have homework for that night. Additionally, students have been told many times that they need to bring only a couple of math homework sheets (or graph paper), or at least 1 sheet to class every day. At no such time was it ever mentioned that they needed to bring all 130 copies. I have demonstrated how to set up the math homework sheet if students are going to make their own on the graph paper. They were shown to make the boxes 10 across and 10 down, with 3 total boxes going across. There are 30 total number of math problems for homework.
Spelling Test Lesson 5, No homework
**note** Spelling tests are every 5 lessons and may or may not fall on a Friday.
Reading:
We read Holes chapter 4-5 out loud, discussed comprehension, No homework
Math:
Discussed/graded lesson 2 homework, introduced lesson 3 on using money to illustrate place value, Homework-Lesson 3 written practice (most students had time to finish in class, but if not, it was assigned as homework).
**note** Saxon math tests are scheduled for every 10 lessons. The tests do not always fall on a Friday. When students do have a math test, they will not have homework for that night. Additionally, students have been told many times that they need to bring only a couple of math homework sheets (or graph paper), or at least 1 sheet to class every day. At no such time was it ever mentioned that they needed to bring all 130 copies. I have demonstrated how to set up the math homework sheet if students are going to make their own on the graph paper. They were shown to make the boxes 10 across and 10 down, with 3 total boxes going across. There are 30 total number of math problems for homework.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Language Arts:
Classwork-
Language Arts book, Lesson 1 discussion/review
Homework- Lesson 1 Grammar worksheet page on sentences, sentence fragments
Spelling:
Classwork-
Spelling Mastery Lesson 4 review, worksheet page
Homework- Spelling Test tomorrow, Fri, Aug. 19, 2011. (not every Friday, but every 5 lessons)
Reading:
Classwork-
Introduced Literature Unit on Holes, read chapters 1-3 and thoroughly discussed comprehension, introduced new vocabulary words from the chapters we read
No Homework
Math:
Classwork- Discussed and went over homework problems from last night, introduced Lesson 2 on odd/even numbers
Homework- Lesson 2 Written Practice (reminder: bring a red pen to class each day)
**Note** Students are allowed to grade their own math homework problems as we review them the following day. Sometimes they will write 25/25- because that may be the number of problems they got correct out of the total number of problems. Please note even so, the math homework is only worth 5 points each day. For that reason, parents may see 2 seperate grades. Just know that homework is graded on quality, effort, completion and timeliness.
Classwork-
Language Arts book, Lesson 1 discussion/review
Homework- Lesson 1 Grammar worksheet page on sentences, sentence fragments
Spelling:
Classwork-
Spelling Mastery Lesson 4 review, worksheet page
Homework- Spelling Test tomorrow, Fri, Aug. 19, 2011. (not every Friday, but every 5 lessons)
Reading:
Classwork-
Introduced Literature Unit on Holes, read chapters 1-3 and thoroughly discussed comprehension, introduced new vocabulary words from the chapters we read
No Homework
Math:
Classwork- Discussed and went over homework problems from last night, introduced Lesson 2 on odd/even numbers
Homework- Lesson 2 Written Practice (reminder: bring a red pen to class each day)
**Note** Students are allowed to grade their own math homework problems as we review them the following day. Sometimes they will write 25/25- because that may be the number of problems they got correct out of the total number of problems. Please note even so, the math homework is only worth 5 points each day. For that reason, parents may see 2 seperate grades. Just know that homework is graded on quality, effort, completion and timeliness.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wednesday,August 17, 2011
Happy Birthday Aly and Peyton!!
Language Arts:
Classwork and Homework- "Speak Up" on "My Summer Vacation" worksheet due Monday, August 22, 2011. Create an outline of your summer vacation in phrases or short sentences to help remind you what to write about when it is time to compose a 3-5 paragraph essay (more details next week). The final product (more details next week as well) will be to present a 2-3 minute summarization of your summer vacation essay by only using the outline.
Spelling:
Classwork- Lesson 3 morphographs (-able)
Reading:
Classwork: Guided practice completing a plot line for comprehension of a familiar story "Mickey and the Beanstalk."
No homework
Math:
Classwork: Finished Saxon pre-test, discussed/completed practice questions for Lesson 1 on sequences, digits.
Homework: Lesson 1 Written Practice, bring several copies of the math homework sheet to keep in binder in order to receive homework help at school.
Language Arts:
Classwork and Homework- "Speak Up" on "My Summer Vacation" worksheet due Monday, August 22, 2011. Create an outline of your summer vacation in phrases or short sentences to help remind you what to write about when it is time to compose a 3-5 paragraph essay (more details next week). The final product (more details next week as well) will be to present a 2-3 minute summarization of your summer vacation essay by only using the outline.
Spelling:
Classwork- Lesson 3 morphographs (-able)
Reading:
Classwork: Guided practice completing a plot line for comprehension of a familiar story "Mickey and the Beanstalk."
No homework
Math:
Classwork: Finished Saxon pre-test, discussed/completed practice questions for Lesson 1 on sequences, digits.
Homework: Lesson 1 Written Practice, bring several copies of the math homework sheet to keep in binder in order to receive homework help at school.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Language Arts- Spelling Lesson 2 (-ful), completed a planner scavenger hunt, no homework
Reading- Modeled a comprehension plot line of a familiar story, Three Little Pigs to demonstrate how to complete it correctly, no homework
Math- Completed a Saxon Math pre-test, no homework (Please make sure to have several copies of the math homework sheet in binder in order to begin daily math homework during class).
Reading- Modeled a comprehension plot line of a familiar story, Three Little Pigs to demonstrate how to complete it correctly, no homework
Math- Completed a Saxon Math pre-test, no homework (Please make sure to have several copies of the math homework sheet in binder in order to begin daily math homework during class).
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