MATH:
We practiced adding and subtracting fractions. ODDS ONLY: Pages 72, 105/107; ALL p. 40

Test = Friday: Adding and subtracting all manner of fractions, renaming mixed numbers as improper fractions and vice versa.

Language Arts:
We completed the vocabulary "map" definition and sentence on one side; word and picture on the other side.
We completed CC book pages 135-138 AS A GROUP-all of these pages should be completed!

History:
All history project slides are due by 5pm today. Be sure to share your work with me.

Other:
iReady, read, and type.

Math practice-getting ready for the quiz tomorrow and test on Friday!

P. 66 complete top chart, but not bottom two rows.
P. 68 Do not complete middle column
P. 113 front and back, do not  complete columns A & C

Language Arts:

1. We are doing the vit/viv/bio word list on spellingcity.com and handed out to you today.  The word/picture/definition/sentence chart is due on Wednesday.

One side has word, its definition, and a sentence that proves you know what the word means.  The other side has a picture to accompany word.

2. We are working IN CLASS ONLY on common core pages 135-138.

3. Get CC book pages 128, 134, and spellcabulary tests signed by a guardian/parent.

HISTORY:
Slides are due tomorrow for your projects, remember to share with each other and to share with me. (can edit please)

Other:
Please complete your iReady lessons (2 math and 2 language arts each week). Some of you are falling way behind on the math.
Reading and typing, as usual.

Math:  Okay, now I trust you...to add and subtract mixed numbers with different denominators.
We completed two worksheets: Test 10-do all the problems and Test 11- you do not have to complete the bottom two rows.
Nothing to sign.
Math test next Friday, 12/12/14 on adding and subtracting all manner of fractions

Language Arts:
We took our geo/terra spellcabulary test.
We completed through page 134 in our Common Core books.
Nothing to sign.

History:
Keep working on your projects/google slides-they're due next Tuesday. :)

Other:
PTA Barnes and Noble night TONIGHT-have fun...and buy a lovely book! Tell them you're with Keppel when you purchase the book and Keppel gets a percentage of the sales. Yay!!

iReady, read, type....breathe, dance, sigh, skip, sing, and hug!

Math: We learned how to add and subtract mixed numbers with different denominators.  Because I love ya, but I don't yet trust ya: We are not doing any independent practice on this yet.  One worksheet, page 133, rows 1-4 only.

English Language Arts:
We practiced discerning compare & contrast text structures from cause & effect text structures.
We read the passage. We read it again looking for clue words. We then decide what type of text structure was used.
Spellcabulary Test on Geo/Terra words tomorrow.

History:
Due Tuesday:
History Project: 3 people

1 Person = Name of Colony, region of Colony, map of Colony, describe founding story/ important people related to colony.

2 Person = Name of country of origin of founders, religion of founders/spiritual beliefs, name and describe Native American tribes. Relationship between colonists and Native Americans. 

3 Person = Describe climate., describe geography, describe crops/industry, tell how these are related

All: Contribute one more important fact or interesting fact about the colony.

Google Docs Project, be sure to share with me! 

Other:

Red Robin fundraiser tonight!!! YUM!

iReady, read, and type-you know the drill...

Math:
We learned how to add and subtract mixed numbers today.
Step 1: Set up the problem vertically and change to improper fractions.
Step 2: Find the LCD and rename fractions.
Step 3: Add or subtract numerators.
Step 4: Simplify or die...

One worksheet front and back with subtracting mixed numbers-we already did the bottom row in class.
One worksheet on subtracting with unlike denominators.

Language Arts:
We compared and contrasted text structures today.  Complete through CC book 128. Follow directions and use complete sentences.

History Project:
Get going in Google Slides if you want with your part.

History Project:

3 people-

1 Person = State/describe: Name of Colony, region of Colony, map of Colony,  founding story/ important people related to colony.

2 Person =  State/describe: Country of origin of founders, religion of founders/spiritual beliefs, Native American tribes. Relationship between colonists and Native Americans. 

3 Person = Climate/Geography, crops/industry, tell how these are related

All: Contribute one more important fact or interesting fact about the colony.

All: Create a play, poem, or song to help us learn the important information above.

Math:
We subtracted fractions with unlike denominators.   We completed worksheet pages 125 and 127.
(Remember to slow down and look at the denominators to see if one is a multiple of the other.  If so, you don't need to do the lists in order to find the LCD.)


Language Arts:
We wrote 20 sentences using subordinating conjunctions.  Remember when the sentence starts with a subordinating conjunction, then you need a comma before the independent clause.

We finished the common core book through page 121

Science:
We took the chapter 2 science test.

Other:
Do your iReady, your typing, and your reading-you sooooo smart!

Math:
1. We subtracted with like denominators.  Worksheets pages 54, 103, 105.
2. Get 3 quizzes signed by parent/guardian.

Language Arts:
1. Complete CC book pages 115-118. Follow all directions.
2. Study your  terra/geo words for spellcabulary test on Friday.
3. Get spellcabulary and common core pages signed by a parent.

Science: 
Test tomorrow on chapter 2! Study your notes/chapter review.

Other:
Don't forget you need to keep up with your AR tests, your iReady, and your typing.