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.
Friday, January 27, 2012
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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