Math:
 We completed two quizzes today on adding decimals and on factors, prime numbers, and rules of divisibility.
We completed MJ 18, 31, 42, and 46.


Language Arts:
We took notes on Rough Face Girl (partially)
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (completely)
Study your word list for Friday's spelling/vocabulary test.  Words are on spellingcity.com

Science:
We completed the Chapter 8 test today.

History:
Projects were turned in, yay! They look great!

Other:
1. Type for 20  minutes
2. Read for 40 minutes.
3. iReady 4 lessons total this week due: 2 on math and 2 on reading

Math:
We reviewed steps for successful completion of word problems, Everyday math lesson 2-4,  pages 38-39. Review your notes and make sure you try the extra problems in the Study link, lesson 2-4.

Language Arts:
Study your vocab/spelling list; test = Friday on all 25 words. STUDY!!!
Remember they are all on spellingcity.com under Melissa Cannon-Glendale, CA lists


Science:
Chapter 8 test tomorrow!

History:
Projects due tomorrow!

Other:
iReady, type, read, SING....

justthehighnotes.blogspot.com    Here's the link to the Mrs. Epstein website! :)  practice

Math:
We completed our unit on adding and subtracting decimals.

Language Arts:
We had our test on "Rope Burn" today.
Many students did not return their graded work signed by a parent. Please make sure all assignments are returned promptly.

Science:
We finished chapter 3, Lesson 3 on Salts.
We covered the pH scale and the uses of salts.
Chapter Eight test = Tuesday

History:
Projects due on Tuesday, September 30.

Other:
All iReady lessons-2 more for math and 2 for language arts are due this Sunday by 9 pm.
Type for 20 minutes.

Math:
We worked on adding/subtracting decimals in the Common Core pages 50-54.
Make sure you know the steps and one way to model your answers!!!

English Language Arts:
Big test tomorrow on "Rope Burn."
Make sure that you know your vocabulary words and the difference between interrogative and declarative sentences.

Science:
Review Science chapter 8, Lesson 3.  Write a question about the pages that we covered: 436-439.  We will cover pH scale tomorrow.

History:
Projects are due next Tuesday, September 30.

Other:
Type 20 minutes
Read for 40 minutes.
iReady lessons due by Sunday, 9pm.

Math:
We completed all pages on rounding and estimating. Common Core 30-33; MJ 32,33,35,36, 39 & two math worksheets
When rounding:
1. Count by the place value that they tell you to round to.  
2. Draw a number line and write your two choices on each end.
3. Place the value that you must round to on your number line.
4. Decide which side is that number closest to & use that number for your answer.

Example: Round 4.569 to the nearest tenth.

1.  Counting by tenths... 4.5, 4.6

      I______________I______________I__
2.   4.5                     4.55                       4.6


3.   I______________I___I___________I__
     4.5                     4.55   4.56               4.6

4.  It is closer to 4.6, so the answer is 4.6.

Language Arts:
We completed our story map pictures & Practice Book pages 1, 3, & 6.

Science:
Complete reading and taking notes for  Science Chapter 8, Lesson 2.
Science Chapter 8 test = next Tuesday (notes will be very important-hint, hint)

Other:
Type for 20 minutes
iReady 2 math, 2 reading lessons by 9pm on Sunday

Math:
Your child should be able to explain how to round decimals using a number line. We completed through common core book p. 29

Language Arts:
We made a six part story diagram. Your child should be able to find a direct quote from the story to prove that they know what the characters, setting, conflict, 2 plot events, and resolution. Make sure you include the page number for each quotation.

History:
Remember that next week, Tuesday your History projects are due.

Science:
We finished Chapter 8, Lesson 1. Have your child explain what reactivity and  precipitate means. Also, how are photosynthesis and cellular respiration are related?

Other:
Type for 20 minutes; read for 40 minutes;  4 more iReady lessons due by this next Sunday, September 28 at 9pm.
Picture day tomorrow, don't forget your order form!!!! Remember it is free dress, not FREE for ALL. You may wear whatever color you wish, but it must still be appropriate and modest.

Math:
We are working on using our knowledge of place value and number lines to round correctly.

Language Arts:
We are reading "Rope Burn" and drawing our vocabulary words. All six words with pictures and definitions are due by tomorrow.

Science:
We just began chapter 8.  Conservation of Matter was the topic of the day. Please sign your child's notes after she/he explains what that means.

Other:
Typing = 20 minutes
Reading = 40 minutes
iReady = 2 more  math lessons and 2 more reading lessons due by this Sunday, September 28

Want access to AR quizzes at home?  Follow this link to Accelerated Reader. :)

Math:
1. Your child should be able to explain how to write numbers using expanded notation and multiplication expressions. Ask them about the steps.
2.  We began Common Core book pages 14-23, I expect them to work on the first five pages.
3. Quiz tomorrow on factor rainbows and factorization

Language Arts:
We took notes Everybody Cooks Rice using a Tree Map. We made inferences to figure what types of families Carrie visited while looking for her "mooching" brother.
Tomorrow we'll finish the story and write compare/contrast paragraphs about two of the families.

History:
We finished chapter 3. History Project Assignments go home tomorrow. :)

Other:
Do your iReady assignments, read, type. BREATHE and enjoy the cooler weather.
Kumbaya time tomorrow, yay!  I'll be leading the Klimt art project.
Happy Thursday, everyone!

Math:
1. We learned the steps for adding/subtracting numbers with decimals.
2.  Review your notes, explain them to a parent.

English Language Arts:
1. Read for 40 minutes

History:
We read Chapter 3, Lesson 2.

Other:
Type for 20 minutes.
Accelerated Reader Progress Reports are coming home tomorrow. Your child has had six weeks to get three quizzes completed.

Math:
1. Get multiplication quiz signed by a parent/grandparent. (Remember bring them the pen and the quiz, this increases the likelihood of success!)
  2. We reviewed rules of divisibility by completing MJ p. 19
  3.  We worked on common core pages 12-13-whew, we got deep into powers of 10!  Make sure your child understands how powers of ten are related to multiplication and division.

LA:
  We listened to the tear-jerker story Something to Remember Me By.   We are combining our knowledge of inference with the good writing practice of including many details by completing a paragraph that describes, without stating, an object/animal/band/food that either disgusts or scares us.  I will grade these on how well, I can infer based on students' details.

History:
   Finish reading Chapter 3, Lesson 1.  Read with a purpose!   Look for ideas that you can use for your upcoming barter project.  Who? What? Where? Why? How? When???????  More details to follow.

Other:
Read for 40 minutes. Type for 20 minutes
 

Math:
1. We are working on powers of 10. Your child should have completed through page 13 in the green common core book.
2.  Math quiz needs to be signed tonight.


Language Arts:
We worked on The Lotus Seed story and making inferences. Ask your child how to make a complete inference.

History:
Students are required to finish reading through chapter 2 in their history books. This is their reading tonight.

Other:
1. Parents need to sign the acknowledgement of our blog and iReady homework requirements: this is titled "Welcome to Fifth Grade"
2. Type for 20 minutes
3. REQUIRED HOMEWORK:  Finish at least 2 math and 2 reading/language arts lessons on the iReady program by this Sunday, September 21

Math:

1. We continue to slowly work our way through our common core math book...place value is trickier than we previously thought. Check out Common Core green book pages 1-6.

2. We took a quiz on prime factorization.

3. Continue working on those multiplication facts.

Language Arts:

1. We worked more on how to make fifth grade inferences. Check your notes   ________ + what I already know should be in your inference assertions.

Science:

Chapter 7 test completed today.

History:

We read and discussed chapter 2 lesson 1. :)

Other:

Read for 80 minutes over the next couple of days.

Type for 20 minutes.

Sing loudly!

Math:
 We are working on place value! Remember each place is a power of ten higher or lower than its neighbor.   For example, the tens place is 1/10 the value of the hundreds place.  Conversely, the hundreds place is 10 times the value of the tens place.

  We completed the common core green book through page 3.

English Language Arts:

We are working on inferring from text. We find text clues & pair that information that we already know to make an inference.

We completed through page 20 in the common core book.


Science:

Chapter 7 test tomorrow! STUDY!!!!! Remember your atom presentations, your notes, and your book.

Other:
Type for 20 minutes. Read for 40 minutes.  Dance, play, giggle, and smile!!!

Math:
1. We took the unit 1 test today, expect it graded by next Monday.
2. In the mean time, we will begin working on the MEANING of place value.
3. To study: YOUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS.  You should know them as quickly as you know your name, when asked.

Language Arts: 
We're working on summarizing informational texts. (informational text = writing that teaches you something)

When we summarize, we restate in OUR OWN WORDS with key details from the text!

Science Test = Friday, Chapter 7!!!

Other:
Rules assembly, what did you think????

Homework:
Type = 20 minutes
Reading = at least 40 minutes
Hug your family, it's good for them. :)

Math:
1. Unit One math test tomorrow!  Study your notes & math journals.

Language Arts:
We worked on summarizing informational texts.

Summarizing means restating the main idea in your own words with only KEY details from the text.
We finished through page 12 in class.

History:
We are working on chapter 3-barter, barter, barter.

Homework:
Read for 40 minutes. Type for 20 minutes.  Play for 100 minutes. :)

Math:
We worked on prime factorization.  Make sure you know how to do this!!!  The Unit One test this Wednesday covers this concept. We completed math journal pages on prime factorization Lesson 1-8. More practice is available in the the Study Link 1-8.

Wednesday's test = arrays, prime/composite numbers, prime factorization, exponents.

Language Arts:
We're working on Main Idea and Details in the Green Common Core books. We completed pages 2-10 in class.

Great job on the 2 paragraphs on Benjamin Franklin, everyone!


Science:
 The Chapter 7 test has been moved to Friday due to the rules assembly which conflicts with our test-the nerve of some people.  Y'all are doing a great job studying and I'm sure you'll do a great job on the test.  Review your notes, your atom projects, and the review we completed in class.

Other:
Make sure you're reading 40 minutes each night  and taking an AR quiz AT LEAST every other week.

Typing is mandatory each night for 20 minutes, as usual.

Math:
We worked on square numbers. Want more practice? Check out the  Study Link, 1-7.

Unit 1 math test = Next Wednesday, 9/10/14.

Language Arts:
We completed the final draft of our two paragraph writing. Bring in: Tree Map, Rough Draft, Revision Copy, and STUPENDOUS Final Copy on Monday. :)


Science:
We completed chapter 7 review. Study, test next Wednesday. :)


Other:

Read for 80 minutes over the weekend.
Type for 20 minutes.

Mandatory Homework:
Read for 40 minutes, take an AR quiz once every other week at minimum.
Type for 20 minutes.

What we worked on today:
Math:
We learned the  rules of divisibility. This concept is on the test next Wednesday.  There's extra practice in the study link book, lesson 1-5.

Language Arts:
We revised our Benjamin Franklin paragraphs.   Keep all old copies/rough drafts/graphic organizers.

Science:
We had a fabulous introduction to compounds and chemical changes.
Science test next Wednesday on ALL of chapter 7.

Other:
Tonight is the Blaze pizza fundraiser...I'll be there early! :)

Math:
1.  We're working on rectangular arrays and factoring numbers-check out unit 1, lessons 2 & 3.
2.   Math test on Unit 1 next Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2014.
3.   Remember you have your Student Reference Book (SRB), study link books (answers are in there) and khanacademy.org for more support.

Language Arts:
1. We finished two paragraphs about the intelligent and industrious Ben Franklin.
2. Homework: READ for 40 minutes.

Science:
1. Chapter 7, Lesson 4: MIXTURES, read it again folks!
2. Chapter 7 test = Next Wednesday, 9/11/14

Other:
Dine out night = tomorrow night @ Blaze Pizza----yummy!

Math:
We worked on the steps for attacking word problems today.  This is day three of this process. Your child should share the steps for attacking word problems:
1. Read problem twice
2. Underline/highlight key numbers/units
3. Box the question
4.  Draw ______ box _________  = __________  box
5. Think: Determine operation (add/subtact/multiply/divide) by looking at key words in boxed ques.
6. Fill in numbers, units, & operation
7. Draw a picture that makes sense to model the problem.
8. Solve
9. Check solution/answer
10. Does your solution make sense?

LA:
Find the key details that PROVE the main ideas about Ben Franklin.

Science:
Read Ch. 7, Lesson 1-this can be your reading for tonight.
SCIENCE test on chapter 7 next Wednesday.
Review your notes

Other:
Type for 20 minutes
Blaze Pizza Fundraiser on Thursday!!!!! Wahooooooooo! Yum!