Friday, November 30th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can check and correct my spelling.
~ I can work cooperatively with a partner to create a buzzer.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Check Math Homework / Check Writing Assignments
• Math:  Percent & Fraction Equivalents
• Writing: Journal Practice / Check-in
• Spelling/Word Study: Compound Words / Menu Assignments
• Reading: Share Word Wizard Roles; Read Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 21
• Science: Start Electromagnetism Activity #5 / Graph Results

Homework (all started in class today or worked on throughout the week!)

Language:
1. Finish reading Sign of the Beaver Chapter 21 / Read 20 minutes
2. Finish 3 "Tic Tac Toe" writing journal (if not done - was due today.......)
3. Read "November" poem / gather signatures for Monday

Science:
1. Finish Graph for Electromagnetism Packet Activity 4

Math:
1. Pages 29 & 30 

Wednesday, November 28th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can check and correct my spelling.
~ I can include specific details when illustrating part of a text.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Sequence Page
• Math:  Percent Equivalents
• Writing: Sequence Page Practice
• Spelling/Word Study: Compound Words / Menu Assignments
• Reading: Share Discussion Director Roles; Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 18
• Science: Finish Electromagnetism Activity #4 / Graph Results

Homework

Language:
1. Sign of the Beaver Chapter 18 / Artful Artist Role

Math:
1. Pages 23 

Tuesday, November 27th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can check and correct my spelling.
~ I can create thoughtful questions about a text.
~ I can create a line graph showing the results of an experiment.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys Ed.)  

• Warm-up: Read Poem / Check Math HW
• Math:  Percent Equivalents
• Writing: Review Tic Tac Toe Journal Assignments / Start one
• Spelling/Word Study: Review & Start Menu Assignments
• Reading: Share Connector Roles; Sign of the Beaver, Chapters 16 & 17
• Science: Finish Electromagnetism Activity #4 / Graph Results

Homework

Language:
1. Sign of the Beaver Chapters 16 & 17 / Discussion Director Role
2. Read poem / gather signatures

Math:
1. Study missed  Division Facts to retake quiz on Friday

Monday, November 26th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can check and correct my spelling.
~ I can create a line graph showing the results of an experiment.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
• Math:  Solving Problems with Fractions & Percents
• Spelling: Preview Compound Words Unit / Explain Menu Assignments
• Reading: Connector; Sign of the Beaver, Chapters 14 & 15
• Science: Electromagnetism Activity #4 / Graph Results

Homework

Language:
1. Sign of the Beaver Chapters 14 & 15 / Connector Role

Math:
1. Pages17 & 18
 

Monday, November 19th

Learning Goals:

~ I can identify equivalent fractions and percents.
~ I can find fractiononal parts of a rectangular area.
~ I know and can use editing marks to correct writing.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW 
• Math: Relating Fractions & Percents
• Reading: Sequencing; Literary Terms (Tone), Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 14
• Writing: Tom Turkey Letter / Practice with Proofreading Marks
• Science - Electromagnetism Activity #4

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes per night
2. Rewrite "Tom Turkey" letter in your best handwriting 
(Make sure you've made all the corrections!)


Math:
1. Pages 11 & 12

**Cocoa & Pajama Day tomorrow!!**

Bring your favorite mug and wear some cozy pajamas, a bathrobe, or slippers.  

(Make pajamas are appropriate for school - one idea is to wear them over other clothes. You also need to have clothes and shoes for gym tomorrow. If you wish, you may bring a blanket and pillow to get extra comfortable during the movie.  :-)

Friday, November 16th

Learning Goals:

~ I can find the fractional part of a group.
~I can find fractions and percents that are equal to each other.
~ I can write an inviting lead.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / Share Leads / Create Another
• Math: Relating Fractions & Percents
• Reading: Sequencing; Literary Terms (Conflict/Narrator/Tone), Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 14
• Writing: Finding Good and Bad Leads
• Social Studies - Thanksgiving: Fact or Myth? 

Homework

**REPORT CARDS AVAILABLE TODAY**
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes per night
2. Sequence Page 38

Math:
1. Pages 6 & 7

Thursday, November 15th

Learning Goals:

~ I can find everyday uses of fractions, decimals, and percents.
~ I can write an inviting opening.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)   **HALF DAY!

• Warm-up: REview writing piece
• Math: Preview Fractions, Decimals, Percents
• Writing: Share "I am thankful for....." essay; Practice creating better leads

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes per night
2. Lead Warm-up 19
Math:
1. Page 3
2. Gather examples of fractions, decimals, and percents.

Wednesday, November 14th

Learning Goals:

~ I can solve addition and subtraction problems with large numbers.
~ I can write an inviting opening.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / Review for Test
• Math: Unit 3 Test
• Reading: Sequencing; Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 14
• Writing: "I am thankful for....." 5W Chart / Start essay

Homework

**Half Day tomorrow (dismissal at 10:30)
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes per night
2. Finish "I am thankful for...." essay

Math:
1. Create Flash Cards for Missed Division Problems

Tuesday, November 13th

***Math Review Packet Answer Key - Download HERE

Learning Goals:

~ I can solve addition and subtraction problems with large numbers.
~ I can write an inviting opening.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / Organize papers
• Math: Addition & Subtraction Practice / Review for Unit 3 Test tomorrow
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 13
• Writing: Practice creating leads

Homework

Language:
Read 20 minutes per night

Math:
Complete Review Packet for Unit 3 Math Test tomorrow - Answer Key is HERE to check your work

Friday, November 9th

Learning Goals:

~ I can solve addition and subtraction problems with large numbers.
~ I can write an inviting opening.
~ I can describe how magnets work and explain how magnetism and electricity are related.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / Ways to Begin
• Math: Stadium Data (Addition & Subtraction Practice)
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver Quiz / Literary Terms
• Science: Finish Activities 1 & 2

Homework

Language:
Read 20 minutes per night

Math:
Page 57
**Unit 3 Math Test on Wednesday, November 14th

Thursday, November 8th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use different strategies to subtract large numbers.
~ I can write an inviting opening.
~ I can describe how magnets work and explain how magnetism and electricity are related.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / "Big Mac" Paragraph
• Math: Close to 7500 / Division Assessment
• Writing: Ways to Begin: Discuss/Look at Samples/Create
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver (Devise quiz questions)
• Science: Magnetism Quiz

Homework

Language:
Sign of the Beaver quiz tomorrow for Chapters 1-12
(Questions will be on Setting/Characters/Cause&Effect/Sequence of Events, etc......)

Math:
Page 49

Wednesday, November 7th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use different strategies to subtract large numbers.
~ I can write an organized paragraph with many specific details.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

Homework

Language:
1. Read for 20 minutes.
2. Finish Magnetism Acrostic Poem
3. Unit 3, Paired Passage Question #10

Math:
Page 33

Tuesday, November 6th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use place value strategies to add and subtract large numbers.
~ I can find and gather details about our presidential candidates.

Agenda (Half Day!)  

• Warm-up: Presidential Candidates Activity
• Math: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers

Homework

Math:
Homework Page 

Monday, November 5th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use different strategies to subtract large numbers.
~ I can write an organized paragraph with many specific details.
~ I can create a magnetic field using a battery.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Collect poems / Get-To-Know-You-Activity / Read opinion article together
• Math: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers
• Writing: Writing Paragraphs Hamburger Style / Editing
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver
• Science: Magnetism Activity 1

Homework

***Half Day Tomorrow!!!
Language:
Write a "Big Mac" Style paragraph about a topic of your choice.

Math:
Pages 21 & 23

Friday, November 2nd

Learning Goals:

~ I can use place value strategies to add and subtract large numbers.
~ I can use vivid, "colorful" words and synonyms to replace dull words.
~ I can draw the magnetic field of two magnets.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check Math HW / "Ketchup & Gravy" Time
• Math: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers / Names of Large Numbers
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver / "Magnetism & Electricity" Article
• Science: Magnetism Activity 2

Homework

Language:
Read Poem / Gather Signatures
By next Friday: Finish at least 1 Raz-kids.com story / quiz to 100

Thursday, November 1st

Learning Goals:

~ I can use place value strategies to add and subtract large numbers.
~ I can use vivid, "colorful" words and synonyms to replace dull words.
~ I can predict which items will stick to a magnet.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Adjective/Verb Sort / Check HW
• Math: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers
• Writing: Word Replace Activity / Daily 5
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver / "Magnetism & Electricity" Article
• Science: Magnetism 

Homework

Language:
Finish "Gingerbread Man" Rewrite

Math:
Pages 13, 14 & 17
Science:
List items in your home that have a magnet