MATH

We took quizzes and completed three worksheets: pages 25, 29, and 72.

LANGUAGE ARTS

We took our spellcabulary quiz and did a Making Meaning lesson on Star of Fear, Star of Hope.

Science

We read and discussed Chapter 2, Lesson 3.

Make sure you know the definition and function of : guard cells, stoma, stomata, cellular respiration, photosynthesis.

Chapter 2 Test  will be on Tuesday, December 2.  We will review Chapter 2 on Monday December 1st.  I instructed the students to study their notes for 5-10 min/day over the break and then spend longer on Sunday before we return so as to be ready for the test on Tuesday. 

Other:

Keep up your iReady, reading, and typing.  By the time we come back from Thanksgiving break, you should be ready for another AR quiz and completed at least 4 reading lessons & 4 math lessons on iReady.

OPTIONAL: COMPLETE A LIST OF ITEMS THAT YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR, NUMBER IT, TURN IT IN ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST FOR TABLE POINTS!!! 

HAPPIEST OF THANKSGIVINGS!

Math: Today was READ-A-THON!

 Optional math challenge: Can you find the pattern?

6 + 4 * 210
9 + 2 * 711
8 + 5 * 313
5 + 2 * 37
7 + 6 * 113
9 + 8 * 117
10 + 6 * 416
15 + 3 = 1218

Bring in the answer tomorrow! :)

LANGUAGE ARTS:
1. TODAY WAS READ-A-THON!
2. Tomorrow is the spelling/vocabulary word test for "The Summer My Father Was Ten" list.

SCIENCE: TODAY WAS READ-A THON!

OTHER:  TODAY WAS READ-A-THON!  A GIANT THANKS TO THE FAMILIES WHO DONATED TO OUR CLASSROOM FUNDRAISER!  TO ALL: YOUR CHILDREN WERE GREAT READERS...MAYBE SOME AR TESTS WILL BE TAKEN SOON???

Math:
We learned how to add fractions with unlike denominators today. We finished worksheets pages 110 &111. We reviewed how to convert from mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa on the third worksheet.
Get your project signed by a parent.

Language Arts:
We completed and shared our vocabulary slides to study for the vocabulary/spelling test on Friday. We completed Common Core pages 57-60.

Science:
We read science chapter 2, lesson 2.

Other:
Reading day is tomorrow-wear your APPROPRIATE pajamas and bring your donations tomorrow.
iReady, typing, and reading are mandatory.

Math:
We added fractions with like denominators.  We completed worksheet pages 82 & 95.  Do you know the steps for adding fractions.
1. Set up the problem
2. Add the numerators
3. Keep the same denominators
4. Simplify or die ( divide by the big one/turn it into a mixed number)

LA:
Study your spellcabulary words. "When My Father Was Ten" and "Star of Fear" on spelling city.com
Test on Friday.

Science:
We finished chapter 2, lesson 1 on plants in science.  Review your notes!!!!

Other:
The fifth grade committee reported that we raised $7777.00 on the wreath sales.

The read-a-thon for 1107 is on Thursday!  Wahooooooooooooooo!
iReady competition is on for reading....when you get to 35 lessons-you get a prize.....????

Type, read, iReady as usual! :)

Math:
We converted mixed numbers into improper fractions today.
Steps:
1.Multiply the denominator by the whole number.
2. Add the old numerator to the answer from step 1.
3. Put the answer from step 2 as the new numerator, use the old denominator.

We finished MJ 123-124, one review worksheet for reducing fractions, one worksheet for converting improper into mixed numbers.

Language Arts:
We are comparing and contrasting characters in the Common Core book. We finished through page 57. Do your best job; I'm grading these!

Science:
Plant Power!! We started chapter 2.

Other:
Fifth grade committee meeting tonight!  Wahoo! Check out the Facebook page for more details.
Reading, typing, and iReady as per usual!

Math:
We learned how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers!  Two worksheets-soooooo easy!

Language Arts:
READ! We completed the district benchmark-finally!

History:
We took our Chapter 5 test.

Other:
Do your iReady, read, and type.

Math:
We worked on the District Benchmark Trimester 1 Math Test.  Bring a book to read tomorrow, in case you finish early. :)

LA:
We worked on the 1st Trimester Language Arts Benchmark. Bring a book to read tomorrow, in case you finish early. :)

History:
Chapter 5 test tomorrow. Study your graphic organizers...do you know names and important facts about Powhatan chiefs? Hmm....hint, hint....wink, wink.

Other:
Get Report Card envelope signed and return it tomorrow, get behavior card and Thursday Folder signed and returned by tomorrow.
Read, type, iReady-as per usual.

MINIMUM DAY TOMORROW-DISMISSAL = 12:30