Thursday, January 31st

Learning Goals

~I can use polygons to calculate degrees in an angle.
~I can respond to and discuss my independent reading.
~I can organize details into a sequence that makes sense.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed & Library)  

• Warm-up: Math Review / How-to preview
• Writing: How-To Report (Discuss due dates / select topic / start graphic organizer)
• Math: Unit 5- Review Quiz / Benchmark
• Reading:  Flying Solo Lit Circle Groups
• Social Studies: Colonial American vocabulary preview

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes each night
2. Read Flying Solo pages 74-79  / Complete Role
3. Get info for How-to

Math:
1. None

Wednesday, January 30th

Learning Goals

~I can use polygons to calculate degrees in an angle.
~I can respond to and discuss my independent reading.
~I can arrange details into an organized paragraph.

Agenda (Day 4: Art, Chorus & Band)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
• Math: Unit 5, 1.7 - Measuring Angles w/ Polygons Quiz
• Reading:  Flying Solo Lit Circle Groups

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes each night
2. Bring in list of 3-10 ideas for How-to Report

Math:
1. Study for Unit 5 Benchmark tomorrow
(Polygons: Types of Quadrilaterals & Triangles - use notes to review!)\

Friday, January 25th

Learning Goals

~I can use polygons to calculate degrees in an angle.
~I can respond to and discuss my independent reading.
~I can arrange details into an organized paragraph.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Math Review / Check over September problems
• Writing: Organization & Sequencing / Share HW & Journal Entry
• Math: Unit 5, 1.5 - measuring Angles w/ Polygons
• Reading:  Flying Solo F&P Reading Testing /
• Social Studies: What were some of the effects when Europe, Africa & America met?

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes each night
Math:
1. Pages 17 & 18
2. Finish pages 14 & 15 of the green 10-Minute Math Book.

Thursday, January 24th

Learning Goals

~I can define a regular polygon.
~I can respond to and discuss my independent reading.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Math Review / Check over September problems
• Writing: Organization & Sequencing
• Math: Unit 5, 1.4 - Regular Polygons
• Reading:  Flying Solo F&P Reading Testing / 2nd Quartlerly Assessment
• Social Studies: What were some of the effects when Europe, Africa & America met?

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes each night
2. Finish "Worst Day" Warm-Up 28

Math:
1. Pages 15 & 16

Wednesday, January 23rd

Learning Goals

~I can identify attributes of quadrilaterals.
~I can respond to and discuss my independent reading.

Agenda (Day 4: Art, Chorus & Band)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
• Writing: Organization & Sequencing
• Math: Unit 5, 1.3 - Relationships Among Quadrilaterals
• Reading:  Flying Solo Lit Groups / F&P Reading Testing

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes each night

Math:
1. Page 11&12
2. Finish 8 October & November pages in green 10-Minute Math book
(10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/26 )

Tuesday, January 22nd

Learning Goals

~I can identify attributes of quadrilaterals.
~I can respond and discuss my independent reading.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed & Band)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
• Math: Unit 5, 1.2 - Quadrilaterals
• Reading:  Flying Solo Lit Groups / F&P Reading Testing

Homework

Language:
1. Finishing reading "Flying Solo" pages 53-59 / Complete Literature Circle Role
2. Read 20 minutes each night

Math:
1. Page 7

Thursday, January 17th

Learning Goals

~I can add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions.
~I can give examples of Homophones.
~I can respond and discuss my independent reading.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed & Bank at School Assembly)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
• Math: Fractions Post-test (LAT)
• Writing: Anti-bullying video
• Reading: Flying Solo Lit Groups / F&P Reading Testing
• Word Study: Homophones Project
• Social Studies: Finish Atlas section 8

Homework

Language:
1. Finish Homophones Project - due tmorrow
2. Read Flying Solo pages 23-31 / Lit Circle Role
2. Read 20 minutes each night

Math:
1. None

Wednesday, January 16th

Learning Goals

~I can multiply and divide using fractions.
~I can give examples of Homophones.
~I can respond and discuss my independent reading.

Agenda (Day 3: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
• Math: Unit 4, Part 2 Benchmark
• Writing: 3 Word Anti-bullying phrase - plan for video
• Reading: Flying Solo Lit Groups / F&P Reading Testing
• Word Study: Homophones Project
• Social Studies: Finish Atlas section 8

Homework

**Bring in or wear item tomorrow for "Embrace Your Personality" video clip
Language:
1. Work on Homophones Project - due Friday
2. Read Flying Solo pages 18-22 / Lit Circle Role
2. Read 20 minutes each night

Math:
1. Fractions Worksheet

Tuesday, January 15th

Learning Goals

~I can divide using fractions.
~I can give examples of Homophones.
~I can explain what happened when African, American, and European groups met.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed & Band)  

• Warm-up: Homophones Project
• Math: Dividing with Fractions Quiz / Review for Unit 4, Part 2 Benchmark tomorrow
• Writing: 3 Word Anti-bullying phrase - plan for video
• Reading: Flying Solo Lit Groups / Read aloud two more Chapters
• Word Study: Homophones Project
• Social Studies: Start Atlas pages 16 & 17

Homework

**Bring in or wear item tomorrow for "Embrace Your Personality" video clip
Language:
1. Finish half of Homophones Project
2. Read 20 minutes each night

Math:
1. Finish Study Packet
2. Review for Unit 4, Part 2 Benchmark tomorrow

Monday, January 14th

Learning Goals

~I can divide a fraction by a whole number.
~I can give examples of Homophones.
~I can explain what happened when African, American, and European groups met.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Find new seat / Complete October 10-Minute Math
• Math: 4A.9 - Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
• Writing: 3 Word Anti-bullying phrase
• Reading: Flying Solo Preview
• Word Study: Homophones Project
• Social Studies: Columbian Exchange Video / Discussion & Notes / Atlas pages 16 & 17

Homework

Language:
1. Flying Solo - Finish reading "Rachel White" & "Bastian Fauvell" / Lit Circle Role
2. Read 20 minutes each night

Math:
1. Page 96

Friday, January 11th

Learning Goals:

~ I can divide a whole number by a fraction.
~ I can give examples of homophones.
~ I can type a complete essay with an introduction, conclusion, and two detailed body paragraphs.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed & PBIS Assembly)  

Warm-up: 10-Minute Math
Math:  Session 4A.78 - Dividing a Whole Number by a Fraction
Reading: Review SQRRRL Reading Strategies / Create a Bookmark
Writing: Finish TTT#4 / Compare/Contrast Essay - finish typing if needed
Word Study: Start Homophone Project booklet

Homework

Language:

1. Read 20 minutes each night
2. Finish 3 Tic Tac Toe #4 Responses
 (should have been done in class this week...)

Math:
1. Finish page 94
2. Finish September Pages in Ten Minute Math Book
(9/4, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24)

Thursday, January10th

Learning Goals:

~ I can increase my understanding of multiplying with fractions.
~ I can describe the "Columbian Exchange".
~ I can type a complete essay with an introduction, conclusion, and two detailed body paragraphs.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed & Band)  

Warm-up: Clean out folders / Writing Practice
Math:  Session 4A.7 - Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers  (Quiz)
Reading: Review SQRRRL Reading Strategies / Practice Social Studies Passage
Writing: TTT#4 / Compare/Contrast Essay - finish typing if needed
Word Study: Start Homophone Project booklet
Social Studies: What happened when three worlds met?

Homework

Language:

1. Read 20 minutes each night

Math:
1. Finish page 92

Wednesday, January 9th

Learning Goals:

~ I can increase my understanding of multiplying with fractions.
~ I can explain what Europeans were searching for.
~ I can type a complete essay with an introduction, conclusion, and two detailed body paragraphs.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed & Band)  

Warm-up: Math Review
Math:  Session 4A.6 - Using Arrays for Multiplying Fractions
Reading: Review SQRRRL Reading Strategies / Practice Social Studies Passage
Writing: Pen Pal Responses / Compare/Contrast Essay - finish typing if needed
Word Study: Explain and start Homophone Project

Homework

Language:

1. Read 20 minutes each night
2. Finish writing 3-5 goals in journal
3. Finish writing 20 Homophones Pairs & Sentences

Math:
1. Finish pages 87 & 88

Tuesday, January 8th

Learning Goals:

~ I can increase my understanding of multiplying with fractions.
~ I can explain what Europeans were searching for.
~ I can type a complete essay with an introduction, conclusion, and two detailed body paragraphs.

Agenda (Day 2: Music & Band)  

Warm-up: Go over Math HW / Start writing back to pen pals
Math:  Session 4A.5 - A Rule for Multiplying Fractions
Reading: SQRRL Reading Strategies / Practice Social Studies Passage
Writing: Pen Pal Responses / Compare/Contrast Essay - finish typing if needed

Homework

**Have a great concert tonight!

Language:

1. Read 20 minutes each night

Math:
1. None

Monday, January 7th

Learning Goals:

~ I can increase my understanding of multiplying with fractions.
~ I can explain what Europeans were searching for.
~ I can type a complete essay with an introduction, conclusion, and two detailed body paragraphs.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed. / Chorus Rehearsal)  

Warm-up: Goals Writing Prompt
Math:  Session 4A.4 - Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
Reading: "House" Piece / Reading Strategies
Writing: Compare/Contrast Essay - finish typing if needed
Word Work: Homophones Preview

Homework

Language:

1. Read 20 minutes each night
2. Homophones page 72

Math:
1. pages 81 & 82