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lrobinson@aoths.net for questions regarding classwork, homework, etc.
Curriculum Night is Thursday if you would like to hear more about curriculum and instruction.
Thank you.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Week of 8/20- 8/24, 2012
Spelling: This week, we will cover Lessons 6-9 in class with a Spelling Test on Friday.
Saxon Math:
8/20- Investigation 1 in class, no HW
8/21- HW: Lesson 11
8/22- HW: Lesson 12
8/23- HW: Lesson 13
8/24- HW: Lesson 14
Reading:
We will continue our Literature Unit in class, using "Holes" as our chapter book. We will read ch.1-7 in class, but if a student is absent, they will need to make up the missed chapters at home. We will complete activities in vocabulary, sequencing, comparing/contrasting, character attributes, main idea/details, and preparing for an open book quiz over chapters 1-7 on Friday.
Language Arts:
8/20- HW: p.5 on Punctuation
8/21- HW: p.6 Mixed Review
8/22- HW: p.7 Complete Subjects/ Predicates
8/23- HW: p.8 Simple Subjects
8/24- HW: p.9 Simple Predicates
Each day, we complete guided practice/ independent practice questions in class to discuss the content of each lesson. Students also complete a daily writing activity in class, using the book for the designated writing activity for that day.
Social Studies:
We will continue our study on longitude/latitude, read/discuss a Weekly Reader in class on continents and a supplemental resource book on the discovery of America. Students will answer comprehension questions in class, and they keep daily notes for Social Studies content for that day. Occassionally, students will have Social Studies homework, and it will be listed in their planners if so.
Science:
We will practice the reading strategy "Monitor and Clarify" using supplemental science readers, as well as continuing our discussion on the first lesson in the Science book. Students will watch a curriculum DVD in class that demonstrates the Science equipment, what it is and how to use it properly. They will complete a Science scavenger hunt in class. Occassionally, students may have Science homework, although we will complete most activities in class. If there is homework, it will be listed in their planners.
Graded papers will be returned to students every Friday, and they are to keep these papers in their Friday Folder to give to you to keep. Please return the empty folder on Monday's. Please let me know if you would like to see copies of the classwork they complete in their journals. A lot of the work in their journals does not get sent home until the end of the school year, although they do receive grades for their classwork.
Saxon Math:
8/20- Investigation 1 in class, no HW
8/21- HW: Lesson 11
8/22- HW: Lesson 12
8/23- HW: Lesson 13
8/24- HW: Lesson 14
Reading:
We will continue our Literature Unit in class, using "Holes" as our chapter book. We will read ch.1-7 in class, but if a student is absent, they will need to make up the missed chapters at home. We will complete activities in vocabulary, sequencing, comparing/contrasting, character attributes, main idea/details, and preparing for an open book quiz over chapters 1-7 on Friday.
Language Arts:
8/20- HW: p.5 on Punctuation
8/21- HW: p.6 Mixed Review
8/22- HW: p.7 Complete Subjects/ Predicates
8/23- HW: p.8 Simple Subjects
8/24- HW: p.9 Simple Predicates
Each day, we complete guided practice/ independent practice questions in class to discuss the content of each lesson. Students also complete a daily writing activity in class, using the book for the designated writing activity for that day.
Social Studies:
We will continue our study on longitude/latitude, read/discuss a Weekly Reader in class on continents and a supplemental resource book on the discovery of America. Students will answer comprehension questions in class, and they keep daily notes for Social Studies content for that day. Occassionally, students will have Social Studies homework, and it will be listed in their planners if so.
Science:
We will practice the reading strategy "Monitor and Clarify" using supplemental science readers, as well as continuing our discussion on the first lesson in the Science book. Students will watch a curriculum DVD in class that demonstrates the Science equipment, what it is and how to use it properly. They will complete a Science scavenger hunt in class. Occassionally, students may have Science homework, although we will complete most activities in class. If there is homework, it will be listed in their planners.
Graded papers will be returned to students every Friday, and they are to keep these papers in their Friday Folder to give to you to keep. Please return the empty folder on Monday's. Please let me know if you would like to see copies of the classwork they complete in their journals. A lot of the work in their journals does not get sent home until the end of the school year, although they do receive grades for their classwork.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Week of 8/13- 8/17, 2012
We will complete Spelling, Lesson 1-4 in class this week, and students will have a spelling test on Friday. Students will copy their list to study from on Tuesday this week. Their only homework associated with Spelling is to study the list. We will complete the activity workbook in class each day.
In Math, we will complete Saxon, Lessons 1-10 this week. Students begin homework in class, and if it is not completed, they will take it home for homework. Regardless of whether or not they finish their math homework in class, they should bring their math book/homework home for you to check if you would like them to do so. We complete activities in class that teach the lesson concepts by working through examples given in the book, as well as my own practice examples. The students write in a math journal every day to take notes.
We have Music on Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's for a half-hour each of those days.
We have Art on Tuesday's and Thursday's for about 47 minutes each of those days.
5th Grade Lunch is from 11:38- 12:08 every day (except on Early Release Days.)
This week in Reading, we will complete a Pretest, as well as begin an introduction on completing a comprehension plot line. Plot lines are a big part of 5th Grade reading assignments (in class and
long-term projects), so it is important for your child to learn how to apply this to books they are reading. They will have several examples of the plot lines by the time this week is complete. We may begin a Literature Unit study on "Holes" by Louis Sachar as well, which would include activities in class based on vocabulary, character traits, summarizing, sequencing, etc.
In Language Arts, we will complete the first 5 lessons in class and discuss the concepts. After students have practiced the concepts/skills, they will have a homework assignment (worksheet) each night on what they were taught in class that day. All of the lessons this week focus on types of sentences, fragments, combining sentences, etc.
In Social Studies, we are beginning the unit on a review of geography and a study of the United States, states, regions, latitude/longitude, etc.
In Science, we will begin the unit with an introduction to 5th Grade Science by discussing and reading about proper usage of equipment, expectations, and reviewing the Scientific Method. For Science, the students will also watch educational DVD's that are associated with the curriculum to demonstrate the concept/skill.
Students will always have a breakdown of classwork and homework listed in their planners every night. Please check with the planner for more specific information on assignments. If you have any questions, email me at any time. My email address is: lrobinson@aoths.net
I look forward to working with your children and meeting you soon.
In Math, we will complete Saxon, Lessons 1-10 this week. Students begin homework in class, and if it is not completed, they will take it home for homework. Regardless of whether or not they finish their math homework in class, they should bring their math book/homework home for you to check if you would like them to do so. We complete activities in class that teach the lesson concepts by working through examples given in the book, as well as my own practice examples. The students write in a math journal every day to take notes.
We have Music on Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's for a half-hour each of those days.
We have Art on Tuesday's and Thursday's for about 47 minutes each of those days.
5th Grade Lunch is from 11:38- 12:08 every day (except on Early Release Days.)
This week in Reading, we will complete a Pretest, as well as begin an introduction on completing a comprehension plot line. Plot lines are a big part of 5th Grade reading assignments (in class and
long-term projects), so it is important for your child to learn how to apply this to books they are reading. They will have several examples of the plot lines by the time this week is complete. We may begin a Literature Unit study on "Holes" by Louis Sachar as well, which would include activities in class based on vocabulary, character traits, summarizing, sequencing, etc.
In Language Arts, we will complete the first 5 lessons in class and discuss the concepts. After students have practiced the concepts/skills, they will have a homework assignment (worksheet) each night on what they were taught in class that day. All of the lessons this week focus on types of sentences, fragments, combining sentences, etc.
In Social Studies, we are beginning the unit on a review of geography and a study of the United States, states, regions, latitude/longitude, etc.
In Science, we will begin the unit with an introduction to 5th Grade Science by discussing and reading about proper usage of equipment, expectations, and reviewing the Scientific Method. For Science, the students will also watch educational DVD's that are associated with the curriculum to demonstrate the concept/skill.
Students will always have a breakdown of classwork and homework listed in their planners every night. Please check with the planner for more specific information on assignments. If you have any questions, email me at any time. My email address is: lrobinson@aoths.net
I look forward to working with your children and meeting you soon.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Thursday, August 9-10, 2012
Welcome to a new school year! The first day of school for students is Thursday, August 9. For the rest of this week, students will be on an Early Release Day schedule, and 5th Gr. students will be out of school at 12:05. I'm looking forward to a great year!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Week of May 7-11, 2012
Saxon Math-
5/7-HW: L.114
5/8-HW: L.115 and Study Guide in class
5/9- No math class, no math homework due to Ms. Perrotta's field trip
5/10-Cumulative assessment #22 in class,no HW (Fact test on simplifying. Exa: 6/4= 1 1/2)
5/11-HW: L.116
Reading:
"Kingdom Keepers"- comprehension, sequencing, main idea/details, visualizing, creating dioramas
Language Arts:
Commas w/introductory prepositional phrases and interjections; mixed review of prepositions, interjections, complex sentences; using a card catalog, vocabulary- figurative language
We have finished the Spelling curriculum for the year and supplement the time with writing prompts.
Saxon Math-
5/7-HW: L.114
5/8-HW: L.115 and Study Guide in class
5/9- No math class, no math homework due to Ms. Perrotta's field trip
5/10-Cumulative assessment #22 in class,no HW (Fact test on simplifying. Exa: 6/4= 1 1/2)
5/11-HW: L.116
Reading:
"Kingdom Keepers"- comprehension, sequencing, main idea/details, visualizing, creating dioramas
Language Arts:
Commas w/introductory prepositional phrases and interjections; mixed review of prepositions, interjections, complex sentences; using a card catalog, vocabulary- figurative language
We have finished the Spelling curriculum for the year and supplement the time with writing prompts.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Week of 4/30- 5/4, 2012******5/2 is an ERD
Saxon Math:
4/30- HW: study the study guide for tomorrow's test
5/1- No HW, test #21 in class
5/2-(ERD) HW: L.111
5/3- NO HW and no switching classes today due to a field trip that Mrs. Rhoades' class has scheduled
5/4- We will take notes and discuss L.112,113 in class HW: L.113
Language Arts:
prepositions, prepositional phrases, object pronouns in prepositional phrases, interjections, combining sentences- complex sentences
Reading:
We will continue our unit study on "Kingdom Keepers" in class
Spelling:
We have finished the lessons in the Spelling book, so we will use this time to practice writing using prompts given in class
Saxon Math:
4/30- HW: study the study guide for tomorrow's test
5/1- No HW, test #21 in class
5/2-(ERD) HW: L.111
5/3- NO HW and no switching classes today due to a field trip that Mrs. Rhoades' class has scheduled
5/4- We will take notes and discuss L.112,113 in class HW: L.113
Language Arts:
prepositions, prepositional phrases, object pronouns in prepositional phrases, interjections, combining sentences- complex sentences
Reading:
We will continue our unit study on "Kingdom Keepers" in class
Spelling:
We have finished the lessons in the Spelling book, so we will use this time to practice writing using prompts given in class
Friday, April 20, 2012
Week of 4/23-27, 2012
Saxon Math: Mon., 4/23- HW: lesson 106;
Tues., 4/24- HW: lesson 107;
Wed., 4/25- HW: lesson 108;
Thurs., 4/26- HW: lesson 109;
Fri., 4/27- HW: lesson 110---
Language Arts- Adverbs, comparing with adverbs, negatives, punctuation in dialogue, mixed review---
Reading-"Kingdom Keepers" activities based on fluency, comprehension, main idea, visualizing---
Spelling: Lessons 116-119, spelling test on Friday;
I will be out of town 4/26-4/30 and I will be back 5/1. Please be respectful to the substitute teachers and students still need to complete homework.
Saxon Math: Mon., 4/23- HW: lesson 106;
Tues., 4/24- HW: lesson 107;
Wed., 4/25- HW: lesson 108;
Thurs., 4/26- HW: lesson 109;
Fri., 4/27- HW: lesson 110---
Language Arts- Adverbs, comparing with adverbs, negatives, punctuation in dialogue, mixed review---
Reading-"Kingdom Keepers" activities based on fluency, comprehension, main idea, visualizing---
Spelling: Lessons 116-119, spelling test on Friday;
I will be out of town 4/26-4/30 and I will be back 5/1. Please be respectful to the substitute teachers and students still need to complete homework.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Week of Apr. 16- 20, 2012
AIMS TESTING WEEK-
Saxon Math-
We will still complete Saxon Math lessons 101-105 in class to reinforce skills, but students will not have any homework this week due to standardized testing.
When students are not taking the AIMS test this week, we will complete activities for "Kingdom Keepers", Language Arts book activities, SSR (sustained silent reading), and specials in Art, Music or PE.
Good luck!
Saxon Math-
We will still complete Saxon Math lessons 101-105 in class to reinforce skills, but students will not have any homework this week due to standardized testing.
When students are not taking the AIMS test this week, we will complete activities for "Kingdom Keepers", Language Arts book activities, SSR (sustained silent reading), and specials in Art, Music or PE.
Good luck!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Week of 4/9-4/13, 2012
Welcome back! ERD on 4/11, 5th Gr. dismissed at 12:05
Saxon Math:
4/9- HW: L.96- use reciprocals to divide fractions
4/10- HW: L.97- use a ratio to describe a relationship between 2 numbers
4/11- HW: L.98- identify positive and negative numbers on a number line; solve problems involving temperature; use compatible numbers to estimate the solution to a problem
4/12- L.99- add whole numbers and decimal numbers; subtract whole numbers from decimal numbers
4/13- L.100- simplify decimal numbers
Language Arts:
Mixed review- subject pronouns, possessive pronouns, compound subjects/objects; common errors with pronouns; dictionary; vocabulary: word choice; composition-writing description
Reading:
"Kingdom Keepers"- activities in class for comprehension, vocabulary, fluency
Spelling:
Lessons 111-114, test on Friday
Saxon Math:
4/9- HW: L.96- use reciprocals to divide fractions
4/10- HW: L.97- use a ratio to describe a relationship between 2 numbers
4/11- HW: L.98- identify positive and negative numbers on a number line; solve problems involving temperature; use compatible numbers to estimate the solution to a problem
4/12- L.99- add whole numbers and decimal numbers; subtract whole numbers from decimal numbers
4/13- L.100- simplify decimal numbers
Language Arts:
Mixed review- subject pronouns, possessive pronouns, compound subjects/objects; common errors with pronouns; dictionary; vocabulary: word choice; composition-writing description
Reading:
"Kingdom Keepers"- activities in class for comprehension, vocabulary, fluency
Spelling:
Lessons 111-114, test on Friday
Friday, March 23, 2012
Week of 3/26- 3/30, 2012
Saxon Math:
3/26- HW: lesson 91- simplify improper fractions
3/27- HW: lesson 92- divide by a 2-digit #; use compatible #'s to estimate the solution to a problem
3/28- HW: lesson 93- make and interpret comparative bar graphs; make and interpret comparative line graphs
3/29- HW: lesson 94- use estimation when dividing by 2 digit #'s
3/30- HW: lesson 95- find a reciprocal of a whole # or a fraction; divide 1 by a fraction using a reciprocal
Language Arts:
mixed review of pronouns, hyphens, colons; pronouns- verb agreement; combining sentences- subject/object pronouns; possessive pronouns; mechanics and usage- contractions- pronoun/verb
Reading:
"Kingdom Keepers"- ch. 6-12 in class, activities for vocabulary, fluency, comprehension
Spelling:
Lessons 106- 109, spelling test on Friday
Have a great Spring Break!
3/26- HW: lesson 91- simplify improper fractions
3/27- HW: lesson 92- divide by a 2-digit #; use compatible #'s to estimate the solution to a problem
3/28- HW: lesson 93- make and interpret comparative bar graphs; make and interpret comparative line graphs
3/29- HW: lesson 94- use estimation when dividing by 2 digit #'s
3/30- HW: lesson 95- find a reciprocal of a whole # or a fraction; divide 1 by a fraction using a reciprocal
Language Arts:
mixed review of pronouns, hyphens, colons; pronouns- verb agreement; combining sentences- subject/object pronouns; possessive pronouns; mechanics and usage- contractions- pronoun/verb
Reading:
"Kingdom Keepers"- ch. 6-12 in class, activities for vocabulary, fluency, comprehension
Spelling:
Lessons 106- 109, spelling test on Friday
Have a great Spring Break!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Week of 3/19-3/23,2012
*Note* 3/21 and 3/22 are ERD due to Spring Conferences. 5th Grade students are released at 12:05. Teachers will contact you to set up an appointment if it is needed.*
Saxon Math:
3/19- HW: Lesson 89- identify congruent parts of geometric solids; identify parallel and perpendicular faces of geometric solids
3/20- HW: Lesson 90- reduce fractions to lowest terms by dividing both terms by common factors or by the greatest common factor of the terms; write percents as reduced fractions in lowest terms
3/21- AIMS practice in class- geometry, measurements, conversions
3/22- HW:study the study guide. Fact test is on improper fractions converted to mixed numbers
3/23- Test #17 in class, improper fractions / mixed #'s fact test. No HW.
Language Arts:
expository writing, pronouns, subject pronouns, object pronouns, colons/hyphens
Reading:
We will continue our unit study on "Kingdom Keepers" while completing activities in class for vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, etc.
Spelling:
Lessons 101-104, Test on Friday
Saxon Math:
3/19- HW: Lesson 89- identify congruent parts of geometric solids; identify parallel and perpendicular faces of geometric solids
3/20- HW: Lesson 90- reduce fractions to lowest terms by dividing both terms by common factors or by the greatest common factor of the terms; write percents as reduced fractions in lowest terms
3/21- AIMS practice in class- geometry, measurements, conversions
3/22- HW:study the study guide. Fact test is on improper fractions converted to mixed numbers
3/23- Test #17 in class, improper fractions / mixed #'s fact test. No HW.
Language Arts:
expository writing, pronouns, subject pronouns, object pronouns, colons/hyphens
Reading:
We will continue our unit study on "Kingdom Keepers" while completing activities in class for vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, etc.
Spelling:
Lessons 101-104, Test on Friday
Friday, March 9, 2012
Week of Mar. 12- 16, 2012
Saxon Math:
3/12- HW: study the study guide prepared in class for tomorrow's test
3/13- Cumulative assessment #16, multiplication fact test, no HW
3/14- HW: lesson 86- find a fraction of a whole number by multiplying
3/15- HW: lesson 87- use fraction manipulatives to divide fractions
3/16- HW: lesson 88- use translations, reflections and rotations to change the position of a figure on quadrant I of the coordinate plane; name the transformations that could be used to position one figure on another
*Please Note* All students should be studying their improper fractions/mixed number facts they copied from the transparency in class. The next math fact test coming up in the following week will be on this skill.
Language Arts:
composition: outlining, expository writing- prewrite, draft, revise/proofread, publish, present
Reading:
We will begin a unit study on "Kingdom Keepers", completing vocabulary activities, fluency, comprehension, sequencing, main idea/details, etc. in class.
Spelling:
Lessons 96- 99, test on Fri.
3/12- HW: study the study guide prepared in class for tomorrow's test
3/13- Cumulative assessment #16, multiplication fact test, no HW
3/14- HW: lesson 86- find a fraction of a whole number by multiplying
3/15- HW: lesson 87- use fraction manipulatives to divide fractions
3/16- HW: lesson 88- use translations, reflections and rotations to change the position of a figure on quadrant I of the coordinate plane; name the transformations that could be used to position one figure on another
*Please Note* All students should be studying their improper fractions/mixed number facts they copied from the transparency in class. The next math fact test coming up in the following week will be on this skill.
Language Arts:
composition: outlining, expository writing- prewrite, draft, revise/proofread, publish, present
Reading:
We will begin a unit study on "Kingdom Keepers", completing vocabulary activities, fluency, comprehension, sequencing, main idea/details, etc. in class.
Spelling:
Lessons 96- 99, test on Fri.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Week of 3.5- 3.9, 2012
*Note: Wed., Mar. 7 is an ERD. 5th Gr. released at 12:05*
Saxon Math:
3/5- HW: lesson 81, reduce fractions by dividing by a fraction equal to 1; determine if a fraction can be reduced; write the probability of an event as a fraction in lowest terms
3/6- HW: lesson 82, find the greatest common factor of 2 numbers; use the greatest common factor to reduce a fraction
3/7- HW: lesson 83, identify geometric solids by their faces, edges and vertices; describe geometric solids
3/8- HW: lesson 84, describe characteristics of data presented in tables; determine the mean, median, mode, range of a set of data
3/9- HW: lesson 85, convert between units of liquid measure in the U.S. Customary System; convert between units of liquid measure in the metric system
Language Arts:
abbreviations; mixed review of adjectives, abbreviations, comparing using "good/bad" and "more/most"; common errors with adjectives; use timelines and historical maps; vocabulary: synonyms and antonyms; Restaurant Review "Speak Up"- 5 paragraph essay in class/ presentations on 3/9
Spelling:
Lessons 91-94, spelling test on 3/9
Saxon Math:
3/5- HW: lesson 81, reduce fractions by dividing by a fraction equal to 1; determine if a fraction can be reduced; write the probability of an event as a fraction in lowest terms
3/6- HW: lesson 82, find the greatest common factor of 2 numbers; use the greatest common factor to reduce a fraction
3/7- HW: lesson 83, identify geometric solids by their faces, edges and vertices; describe geometric solids
3/8- HW: lesson 84, describe characteristics of data presented in tables; determine the mean, median, mode, range of a set of data
3/9- HW: lesson 85, convert between units of liquid measure in the U.S. Customary System; convert between units of liquid measure in the metric system
Language Arts:
abbreviations; mixed review of adjectives, abbreviations, comparing using "good/bad" and "more/most"; common errors with adjectives; use timelines and historical maps; vocabulary: synonyms and antonyms; Restaurant Review "Speak Up"- 5 paragraph essay in class/ presentations on 3/9
Spelling:
Lessons 91-94, spelling test on 3/9
Monday, February 27, 2012
Week of Feb. 27- Mar. 2, 2012
Saxon Math
2/27- hw: lesson 78
2/28- hw : lesson 79
2/29- hw : lesson 80
3/1- hw : study the study guide
3/2- hw : test #15,multiplication fact test w/word problem, no hw
Language Arts
mixed review, comparative and superlative adjectives, comparing with "more" and "most", comparing with "good" and "bad", combining sentences: adjectives, Speak Up- Restaurant Review outline due 2/28
Reading
"Phantom Tollbooth" ch. 13- 16, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, idioms: literal and figurative meaning
Spelling
Lesson 86-89, test Fri.
2/27- hw: lesson 78
2/28- hw : lesson 79
2/29- hw : lesson 80
3/1- hw : study the study guide
3/2- hw : test #15,multiplication fact test w/word problem, no hw
Language Arts
mixed review, comparative and superlative adjectives, comparing with "more" and "most", comparing with "good" and "bad", combining sentences: adjectives, Speak Up- Restaurant Review outline due 2/28
Reading
"Phantom Tollbooth" ch. 13- 16, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, idioms: literal and figurative meaning
Spelling
Lesson 86-89, test Fri.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Week of Feb. 20-24, 2012
*No School- Rodeo Break- Feb. 23- 24
Saxon Math:
2/20- Cumulative assessment #14, multiplication fact test, No HW
2/21- HW: Lesson 76- multiply two fractions, use manipulative's to model the multiplication of fractions
2/22- HW: Lesson 77- use an equivalency tabl3e to convert units of weight in the U.S. Customary System, use an equivalency table to convert units of mass in the metric system
2/23- 2/24- No School
Language Arts:
Proper adjectives, mixed review
Spelling:
Lessons 81-84, Test on Wed.
Reading:
"Phantom Tollbooth" chapters 9-12, comprehension, main idea, supporting details, vocabulary, idioms, metaphors
Saxon Math:
2/20- Cumulative assessment #14, multiplication fact test, No HW
2/21- HW: Lesson 76- multiply two fractions, use manipulative's to model the multiplication of fractions
2/22- HW: Lesson 77- use an equivalency tabl3e to convert units of weight in the U.S. Customary System, use an equivalency table to convert units of mass in the metric system
2/23- 2/24- No School
Language Arts:
Proper adjectives, mixed review
Spelling:
Lessons 81-84, Test on Wed.
Reading:
"Phantom Tollbooth" chapters 9-12, comprehension, main idea, supporting details, vocabulary, idioms, metaphors
Friday, February 10, 2012
Feb. 13- 17, 2012
Math:
2/13- HW: lesson 73- add and subtract decimal #'s, use compatible #'s to estimate the solution to a problem
2/14- HW: lesson 74- use an equivalency table to convert units of length in the U.S. Customary System; use an equivalency table to convert units of length in the metric system
2/15- HW:lesson 75- convert improper fractions to whole or mixed #"s, add fractions and mixed #'s with common denominators and write the sum as a whole or mixed #
2/16- Practicing problems in class to prepare for test tomorrow, HW: study
2/17- No switching classes today due to FunFest (Test on Mon. 2/20 with multiplication fact test)
Language Arts:
Writing exam over Unit 3 on Mon. 2/13, adjectives, articles, demonstrative adjectives
Reading:
"Phantom Tollbooth", chapters 7-12 in class throughout the week, comprehension and main idea activities, vocabulary and fluency
Spelling:
Lessons 76-79, test on Fri.
*Valentine's Day Card Exchange will be 2/14 from 9:08- 9:55. Students are able to bring in finger foods to celebrate as well. Remember to include everyone in homeroom if you are passing out cards.*
2/13- HW: lesson 73- add and subtract decimal #'s, use compatible #'s to estimate the solution to a problem
2/14- HW: lesson 74- use an equivalency table to convert units of length in the U.S. Customary System; use an equivalency table to convert units of length in the metric system
2/15- HW:lesson 75- convert improper fractions to whole or mixed #"s, add fractions and mixed #'s with common denominators and write the sum as a whole or mixed #
2/16- Practicing problems in class to prepare for test tomorrow, HW: study
2/17- No switching classes today due to FunFest (Test on Mon. 2/20 with multiplication fact test)
Language Arts:
Writing exam over Unit 3 on Mon. 2/13, adjectives, articles, demonstrative adjectives
Reading:
"Phantom Tollbooth", chapters 7-12 in class throughout the week, comprehension and main idea activities, vocabulary and fluency
Spelling:
Lessons 76-79, test on Fri.
*Valentine's Day Card Exchange will be 2/14 from 9:08- 9:55. Students are able to bring in finger foods to celebrate as well. Remember to include everyone in homeroom if you are passing out cards.*
Friday, February 3, 2012
Feb. 6- Feb. 10, 2012
Saxon Math:
2/6- HW- lesson 70; write equivalent decimal numbers; recognize equivalent decimal numbers when comparing and ordering decimal numbers; write money amounts in cent form and dollar form
2/7- reviewing problems for tomorrow's test, HW: study for test
2/8- cumulative assessment #13, division facts w/remainders fact test
2/9- HW- lesson 71; describe parts of a whole as a fraction, decimal and a percent; write percents and decimals as fractions; use fraction manipulative's to add and subtract fractions, decimals and percents
2/10- HW- lesson 72; draw and count square units to find the area of a rectangle; use formula A=l x w to calculate the area of a rectangle; estimate the area of a rectangle by rounding length and width, then multiplying; choose appropriate formula to solve problem
Language Arts:
Using an encyclopedia, prefixes/suffixes, compositions: organization, explanatory writing, features of explanatory writing- prewriting, draft, revise, edit, publish, present
Reading:
We will continue reading "Phantom Tollbooth" in class, while completing activities that reinforce main idea, comprehension, vocabulary and a mural that depicts Milo's journeys (Vocab. Matching Quiz on ch. 1-4 on Mon. Students have their list to study from.)
Spelling:
Lessons 71- 74, Test #15 on Fri.
* Parents: Please note there is an Open House on 2/7 from 4-5 pm for any student interested in attending AoT Middle School next year. * Thank you to Aly and Devin for volunteering to attend!
Mrs. Robinson's class will pass out Valentine Cards during 2nd period on 2/14 from 9:08- 9:55. Please make sure to include everyone in the homeroom class. A list of names will be provided soon. There will also be a time set aside if they would like to exchange with Ms. Perrotta or Mrs. Rhoades' class. Students are welcome to bring in a snack for the class during this time if they would like.
2/6- HW- lesson 70; write equivalent decimal numbers; recognize equivalent decimal numbers when comparing and ordering decimal numbers; write money amounts in cent form and dollar form
2/7- reviewing problems for tomorrow's test, HW: study for test
2/8- cumulative assessment #13, division facts w/remainders fact test
2/9- HW- lesson 71; describe parts of a whole as a fraction, decimal and a percent; write percents and decimals as fractions; use fraction manipulative's to add and subtract fractions, decimals and percents
2/10- HW- lesson 72; draw and count square units to find the area of a rectangle; use formula A=l x w to calculate the area of a rectangle; estimate the area of a rectangle by rounding length and width, then multiplying; choose appropriate formula to solve problem
Language Arts:
Using an encyclopedia, prefixes/suffixes, compositions: organization, explanatory writing, features of explanatory writing- prewriting, draft, revise, edit, publish, present
Reading:
We will continue reading "Phantom Tollbooth" in class, while completing activities that reinforce main idea, comprehension, vocabulary and a mural that depicts Milo's journeys (Vocab. Matching Quiz on ch. 1-4 on Mon. Students have their list to study from.)
Spelling:
Lessons 71- 74, Test #15 on Fri.
* Parents: Please note there is an Open House on 2/7 from 4-5 pm for any student interested in attending AoT Middle School next year. * Thank you to Aly and Devin for volunteering to attend!
Mrs. Robinson's class will pass out Valentine Cards during 2nd period on 2/14 from 9:08- 9:55. Please make sure to include everyone in the homeroom class. A list of names will be provided soon. There will also be a time set aside if they would like to exchange with Ms. Perrotta or Mrs. Rhoades' class. Students are welcome to bring in a snack for the class during this time if they would like.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Week of Jan. 30- Feb. 3, 2012
Saxon Math:
1/30- Cumulative assessment #13, division fact test in class, no HW
1/31- HW: lesson 66- measure the length of an object with a centimeter ruler and write the measure in mm. and cm.; write a decimal number to name a point on a number line
2/1- HW: lesson 67- write fractions with denominators of 10 and 100 as decimal numbers; write fractions, mixed numbers, decimal numbers to describe shaded and unshaded parts of a decimal square; use tenths and hundredths grids to compare decimal numbers
2/2- HW:lesson 68- use words to name decimal numbers that have 1, 2 or 3 decimal places; use digits to express a decimal number that is written in words
2/3- HW: lesson 69- compare times containing fractions of a second; compare 2 decimal numbers; order 3 or more decimal numbers from least to greatest
Language Arts:
Irregular verbs, contractions with "not", common errors in subject-verb agreement
Reading:
We will be finishing our Poetry Unit this week and ending with a unit test on Monday. Then, we will begin a literature unit using "Phantom Tollbooth" as our next book. We will do activities for vocabulary and comprehension on chapters 1-4 in class. If students do not finish in class, it does become homework.
Spelling:
Lessons 66-69, Test on Friday.
1/30- Cumulative assessment #13, division fact test in class, no HW
1/31- HW: lesson 66- measure the length of an object with a centimeter ruler and write the measure in mm. and cm.; write a decimal number to name a point on a number line
2/1- HW: lesson 67- write fractions with denominators of 10 and 100 as decimal numbers; write fractions, mixed numbers, decimal numbers to describe shaded and unshaded parts of a decimal square; use tenths and hundredths grids to compare decimal numbers
2/2- HW:lesson 68- use words to name decimal numbers that have 1, 2 or 3 decimal places; use digits to express a decimal number that is written in words
2/3- HW: lesson 69- compare times containing fractions of a second; compare 2 decimal numbers; order 3 or more decimal numbers from least to greatest
Language Arts:
Irregular verbs, contractions with "not", common errors in subject-verb agreement
Reading:
We will be finishing our Poetry Unit this week and ending with a unit test on Monday. Then, we will begin a literature unit using "Phantom Tollbooth" as our next book. We will do activities for vocabulary and comprehension on chapters 1-4 in class. If students do not finish in class, it does become homework.
Spelling:
Lessons 66-69, Test on Friday.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Week of Jan. 23- Jan. 27, 2012
Math:
1/23: HW-lesson 62, round #'s to estimate the answer to an arithmatic problem, use compatible #'s to estimate a solution to a problem
1/24: HW-lesson 63, subtract a fraction or a mixed # from a whole # greater than 1
1/25: HW-lesson 64, identify and write the value of decimal places -tenths and hundredths
1/26:HW-lesson 65, use parts of a meter to model decimal #'s, write metric measures of length as decimal #'s, convert units of length in the metric system
1/27:HW- study the study guide!!!
Language Arts:
Speak Up presentation, main verbs, helping verbs, linking verbs
Reading:
Poetry Unit- limericks, haiku, cinquain,free verse, acrostic, shape poems, personification using "Love That Dog" as literature guide
Spelling:
Lessons 61-65
Note: Open House for incoming 4th graders on 1/24 from 4:30-5:30. Thanks to my students who volunteered to be a 5th grade representative. Thanks
1/23: HW-lesson 62, round #'s to estimate the answer to an arithmatic problem, use compatible #'s to estimate a solution to a problem
1/24: HW-lesson 63, subtract a fraction or a mixed # from a whole # greater than 1
1/25: HW-lesson 64, identify and write the value of decimal places -tenths and hundredths
1/26:HW-lesson 65, use parts of a meter to model decimal #'s, write metric measures of length as decimal #'s, convert units of length in the metric system
1/27:HW- study the study guide!!!
Language Arts:
Speak Up presentation, main verbs, helping verbs, linking verbs
Reading:
Poetry Unit- limericks, haiku, cinquain,free verse, acrostic, shape poems, personification using "Love That Dog" as literature guide
Spelling:
Lessons 61-65
Note: Open House for incoming 4th graders on 1/24 from 4:30-5:30. Thanks to my students who volunteered to be a 5th grade representative. Thanks
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Jan. 16-20
Math:
1/16- No School, MLK, Jr. Day
1/17- Creating a study guide in class for tomorrow's test HW: study!
1/18- Cumulative assessment #11, division (with and w/o remainders)fact test w/word problem,No HW
1/19- HW: lesson 61- use letters to name polygons; use letters or symbols to name a line segment or ray; use letters and the symbol < to name an angle
1/20- No math class due to Honor Roll Bowling in the morning, No HW
Language Arts:
Subject/verb agreement; spelling-present and past tense verbs; commas
Spelling:
Lessons 56-59 in class, no HW. Spelling test on Friday.
Reading:
1/17- "Hatchet" Unit test in class; "Hatchet" projects in class. Synthesizing, analyzing, evaluating activities to extend higher level thinking skills... any parent who would like to stop in to see, please do so at any time! The projects are looking great. They will finish these in class, and some students have elected to work on it at home. Wow! This demonstrates great responsibility and pride in work!
** Once we finish "Hatchet" activities, we will begin a poetry unit using "Love That Dog", which is a book based on a child who witnessed their dog get hit by a racing car that sped off without remorse. While this is a sad portrayal of humanity at one of its worst, we will discuss our role in doing good deeds and the importance of leading a life with moral responsibility. Oddly enough, my husband witnessed a scenario exactly like this a few weeks ago while on the road trying to help a defenseless stray dog. Sometimes it is easy to be distraught and disappointed by the human race, but I think it is important to celebrate people who live their life honestly, faithfully and charitably. Even one person can make a big difference in someone or something's life.
1/16- No School, MLK, Jr. Day
1/17- Creating a study guide in class for tomorrow's test HW: study!
1/18- Cumulative assessment #11, division (with and w/o remainders)fact test w/word problem,No HW
1/19- HW: lesson 61- use letters to name polygons; use letters or symbols to name a line segment or ray; use letters and the symbol < to name an angle
1/20- No math class due to Honor Roll Bowling in the morning, No HW
Language Arts:
Subject/verb agreement; spelling-present and past tense verbs; commas
Spelling:
Lessons 56-59 in class, no HW. Spelling test on Friday.
Reading:
1/17- "Hatchet" Unit test in class; "Hatchet" projects in class. Synthesizing, analyzing, evaluating activities to extend higher level thinking skills... any parent who would like to stop in to see, please do so at any time! The projects are looking great. They will finish these in class, and some students have elected to work on it at home. Wow! This demonstrates great responsibility and pride in work!
** Once we finish "Hatchet" activities, we will begin a poetry unit using "Love That Dog", which is a book based on a child who witnessed their dog get hit by a racing car that sped off without remorse. While this is a sad portrayal of humanity at one of its worst, we will discuss our role in doing good deeds and the importance of leading a life with moral responsibility. Oddly enough, my husband witnessed a scenario exactly like this a few weeks ago while on the road trying to help a defenseless stray dog. Sometimes it is easy to be distraught and disappointed by the human race, but I think it is important to celebrate people who live their life honestly, faithfully and charitably. Even one person can make a big difference in someone or something's life.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Week of Jan. 9- Jan. 13, 2012
****Wed., Jan.11- Early Release Day****
M, W- Art 2nd period
T, Th- PE 1st period
T, F- Music 3rd period
Math:
1/9- hw: lesson 57; describe an event as certain, likely, unlikely, or impossible; use a fraction or percent to describe the chance that an event will or will not occur; find the probability of an outcome in an experiment
1/10- hw: lesson 58; write a quotient as a mixed number by writing the remainder as a fraction; interpret the remainder for a given context
1/11- hw: lesson 59; write fractions that are equal to 1 (and in simplest form); write mixed numbers that contain fractions that are equal to 1 in simplest form; subtract a fraction from 1
1/12- hw: lesson 60; find a fraction that completes a whole
1/13- investigation 6 in class, no hw. Interpret and create line graphs; use a table of related number pairs to make a line graph
Language Arts:
Vocabulary:compound words, compositions-leads and endings, action verbs,direct objects, verb tenses
Spelling:
Lessons 51-54, test on 1/13
New Reading Contract (science fiction) will be handed out on 1/9. Look for upcoming due dates for the long term project assignments.
A Speak-Up on the future will be handed out as well. It consists of an outline, 5 paragraph essay (5-7 quality sentences in each paragraph), and a brief presentation. Due dates will be listed in student planners.
Reading:
Activities based on "Hatchet", unit test w/essay question on 1/13
Next week, we will complete a poetry unit using "Love That Dog" as a guide.
M, W- Art 2nd period
T, Th- PE 1st period
T, F- Music 3rd period
Math:
1/9- hw: lesson 57; describe an event as certain, likely, unlikely, or impossible; use a fraction or percent to describe the chance that an event will or will not occur; find the probability of an outcome in an experiment
1/10- hw: lesson 58; write a quotient as a mixed number by writing the remainder as a fraction; interpret the remainder for a given context
1/11- hw: lesson 59; write fractions that are equal to 1 (and in simplest form); write mixed numbers that contain fractions that are equal to 1 in simplest form; subtract a fraction from 1
1/12- hw: lesson 60; find a fraction that completes a whole
1/13- investigation 6 in class, no hw. Interpret and create line graphs; use a table of related number pairs to make a line graph
Language Arts:
Vocabulary:compound words, compositions-leads and endings, action verbs,direct objects, verb tenses
Spelling:
Lessons 51-54, test on 1/13
New Reading Contract (science fiction) will be handed out on 1/9. Look for upcoming due dates for the long term project assignments.
A Speak-Up on the future will be handed out as well. It consists of an outline, 5 paragraph essay (5-7 quality sentences in each paragraph), and a brief presentation. Due dates will be listed in student planners.
Reading:
Activities based on "Hatchet", unit test w/essay question on 1/13
Next week, we will complete a poetry unit using "Love That Dog" as a guide.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Math:
1/3- HW: lesson 55, multiply by a 3 digit #, estimate a product by using compatible #'s
1/4- HW :review the study guide made in class for tomorrow's test
1/5- Test #10 in class, no HW
1/6- HW :lesson 56, commutative property of multiplication, multiply by 3 digit #'s that
include zero
Language Arts:
Singular/plural possessives, letter punctuation, common errors w/plurals and possessives, choosing reference sources, vocabulary: compound words
Spelling:
Lessons 46-49 in class, test on 1/6
Reading:
"Hatchet" vocabulary, main idea, chapters 13-16 in class. (We will finish "Hatchet" within the next week or two, then begin a Poetry unit using the book "Love That Dog".)
*****All 5th Graders will have Art, Music and PE this semester! We will also switch classes for Math,Science and Social Studies 4th and 6th period this semester.*****
All tithe graders
1/3- HW: lesson 55, multiply by a 3 digit #, estimate a product by using compatible #'s
1/4- HW :review the study guide made in class for tomorrow's test
1/5- Test #10 in class, no HW
1/6- HW :lesson 56, commutative property of multiplication, multiply by 3 digit #'s that
include zero
Language Arts:
Singular/plural possessives, letter punctuation, common errors w/plurals and possessives, choosing reference sources, vocabulary: compound words
Spelling:
Lessons 46-49 in class, test on 1/6
Reading:
"Hatchet" vocabulary, main idea, chapters 13-16 in class. (We will finish "Hatchet" within the next week or two, then begin a Poetry unit using the book "Love That Dog".)
*****All 5th Graders will have Art, Music and PE this semester! We will also switch classes for Math,Science and Social Studies 4th and 6th period this semester.*****
All tithe graders
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