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.
Monday, November 28, 2011
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
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