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!