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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
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
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
Thursday, September 18, 2014
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!
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!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
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
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
Monday, September 15, 2014
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
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
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