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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Today in Class: Thursday, May 30th

Learning Goals

~I can create an equation to show the relationship between two variables.
~I can create a graph to show the relationship between two variables.
~I can follow directions in order to build a rocket.
~I can write a personal narrative with many descriptive details.
~I can name and explain Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed & Library)

Warm-up:
       Sign in to Laptop / Work on Narrative
** "Lewis & Clark Performance
Language:
     Tuck Everlasting: Chapters 2-4
     Personal Narratives (Writing Conferences / Revise Rough Drafts)
     Daily 5 (Read to Self / Work on Writing)
     Individual Assessments

    Homework

    Language:
    1. Read 20 minutes
    2. Finish Reading Tuck pages 5-21 / Complete Assignment #1 in packet

    Science:
    1. Review Newton's 3 Laws - pick one to demonstrate

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Today in Class: Tuesday, May 28th

    Learning Goals

    ~I can create an equation to show the relationship between two variables.
    ~I can create a graph to show the relationship between two variables.
    ~I can follow directions in order to build a rocket.
    ~I can write a personal narrative with many descriptive details.
    ~I can name and explain Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.

    Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed & Band)

    Warm-up:
           Sign in to Laptop / Check on owed work
    Math (Unit 8)
        Go over Benchmark for Unit 8
        Organize materials
        Geometry Mini-unit - Measuring Angles & Using Protractors
    Language:
         Tuck Everlasting: Preview Activity / Start reading Prologue & Chapter 1

         Personal Narratives (See another sample / continue working on rough draft)
         Daily 5 (Read to Self / Work on Writing)
         Individual Assessments

      Homework

      Language:
      1. Read 20 minutes

      Math:
      1. Finish Unit 9, Pages 19, 20 & 21

      Science:
      1. Review Newton's 3 Laws - pick one to demonstrate

      Friday, May 24, 2013

      Today in Class: Friday, May 24th

      Learning Goals

      ~I can create an equation to show the relationship between two variables.
      ~I can create a graph to show the relationship between two variables.
      ~I can follow directions in order to build a rocket.
      ~I can write a personal narrative with many descriptive details.
      ~I can name and explain Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.

      Agenda (Day 2: Music & Chorus)

      Warm-up:
             Sign in to Laptop
      Math (Unit 8)
          Benchmark
      Language:
           Personal Narratives (See examples, brainstorm, start graphic organizer / rough draft)
           Daily 5 (Read to Self / Work on Writing)
           Individual Assessments
      Science: Rockets (Building the Engine Mount)

        Homework

        Language:
        1. Read 20 minutes

        Thursday, May 23, 2013

        Today in Class: Thursday, May 23rd

        Learning Goals

        ~I can create an equation to show the relationship between two variables.
        ~I can create a graph to show the relationship between two variables.
        ~I can follow directions in order to build a rocket.
        ~I can describe the elements of plot.
        ~I can name and explain Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.

        Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed & Library)

        Warm-up:
             Review Math Homework
             Get a good-fit book - start reading!
        Math (Unit 8)
            Go over homework
            Review for Unit Test tomorrow
        Language:
             Hacthet Test
             Daily 5 (Read to Self / Work on Writing)
        Science: Rockets (Building the Engine Mount)

          Homework

          Language:
          1. Read 20 minutes
          Math:
          1. Review for Benchmark tomorrow

          Wednesday, May 22, 2013

          Wednesday, May 22nd

          Agenda
            Project Enrich Field Trip at Green Lakes!

             

            Homework

            Do a tick check tonight!

            Tuesday, May 21, 2013

            Today in Class: Tuesday, May 21st

            Learning Goals

            ~I can create an equation to show the relationship between two variables.
            ~I can create a graph to show the relationship between two variables.
            ~I can describe the elements of plot.
            ~I can name and explain Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.

            Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed & Band)

            Warm-up:
                 Collect Field Trip Permission Slips
                 Get a good-fit book - start readinging!
            Math (Unit 8, 2.7 - "Staircase Towers")
                 Review Homework
                Pages 57 - 62 / Discuss charts, patterns, graphs
            Language:
                 Plot Chart Individual Practice ("Snow White in New York")
                 Daily 5 (Read to Self / Work on Writing)
                 Groups (Share Snack Comparison Charts)
                 Individual Reading Assessments 
            Science: Newton's Laws

              Homework

              **Prepare for tomorrow's Field Trip to Green Lakes!!
              (Dress for weather & walking / bug spray / sunscreen / lunch)
              Language:
              1. Read 20 minutes
              2. Review for Hatchet Test on Thursday
              Math:
              1. Finish pages 57-62
              Science:
              1. Review Newton's 3 Laws

              Tuesday, May 14, 2013

              Today in Class: Monday, May 20th

              Learning Goals

              ~I can create an equation to show the relationship between two variables.
              ~I can create a graph to show the relationship between two variables.
              ~I can describe the elements of plot.
              ~I can name and explain Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.

              Agenda (Day 2: Music & Chorus)

              Warm-up:
                   Collect Field Trip Permission Slips
                   Get a good-fit book - start reading!
              Language:
                   Plot Chart Practice ("The Frog Prince, Continued")
              Math (Unit 8, 2.6 - "Growing Squares")
                  Pages 53 & 54 / Discuss charts, patterns, graphs
              Language:
                   Daily 5 (Read to Self / Work on Writing)
                   Groups (Share Snack Comparison Charts) 
              Science: Newton's Laws

                Homework

                **Bring in Permission Slip
                Language:
                1. Read 20 minutes
                2. Review for Hatchet Test on Thursday
                Math:
                1. Pages 55 & 56
                Science:
                1. Finish Snack Comparison Chart & Paragraph (due tomorrow!)


                Monday, May 13, 2013

                Monday, May 13th

                Learning Goals

                ~I can create an equation to show the relationship between two variables.
                ~I can find the perimeter of a rectangle.
                ~I can put together information to write and speak knowledgeably on a subject.
                ~I can describe how plants make food.

                Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)

                • Warm-up: Homework Check-in
                • Writing: Finish Biography Project Essay / 5-Minute Presentations
                • Math: Unit 8 (2.1) - Perimeter Review / Writing equations
                • Reading: Hatchet, Chapter 19 & Epilogue
                • Science: Classifying Plants / Parts of a Flower

                Homework

                Language:
                1. Read 20 minutes

                Math:
                Unit 8, Pages 27 & 28
                Health:
                1. Finish Snack Comparison (due Monday, May 20th)

                Friday, May 10, 2013

                Friday, May 10th

                Learning Goals

                ~I can use tables and graphs to show the relationship between two quantities.
                ~I can gather information about a topic to answer questions.
                ~I can put together information to write and speak knowledgeably on a subject.
                ~I can describe the parts of a flowering plant and explain their function.

                Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)

                • Warm-up: Homework Check-in / Plants
                • Writing: Biography Project Essay / Creating a Bibliography / Memory Books
                • Math: Unit 8 (1.4 & 1.5) - Plotting Data with Charts and Graphs / Quiz
                • Reading: Hatchet, Chapters 18 & 19
                • Science: Classifying Plants

                Homework

                Language:
                1. Read 20 minutes

                Math:
                Unit 8, Pages 20, 21 & 22
                Health:
                1. Finish Snack Comparison (due Monday, May 20th)

                Wednesday, May 8, 2013

                Wednesday, May 8th

                Learning Goals

                ~I can use tables and graphs to show the relationship between two quantities.
                ~I can gather information about a topic to answer questions.
                ~I can put together information to write and speak knowledgeably on a subject.
                ~I can describe the parts of a flowering plant and explain their function.

                Agenda (Day 2: Music & Band)

                • Warm-up: Homework Check-in
                • Writing: Biography Project Essay / Creating a Bibliography / Memory Books
                • Math: Unit 8 (1.3) - "Representing a Situation of Constant Change" - Plotting Data with Charts and Graphs
                • Reading: Hatchet, Chapter 16 & 17

                Homework

                Language:
                1. Work on Biography Bottle / Puppet
                2. Read 20 minutes

                Math:
                Unit 8, Page 12 & 14

                Health:
                1. Snack Comparison (due Monday, May 20th)
                2. Bring in Food & Activity Journal for at least one week - record everything you eat and amount and type of exercise.

                Tuesday, May 7, 2013

                Tuesday, May 7th

                Learning Goals

                ~I can use tables and graphs to show the relationship between two quantities.
                ~I can gather information about a topic to answer questions.
                ~I can put together information to write and speak knowledgeably on a subject.
                ~I can describe the parts of a flowering plant and explain their function.

                Agenda (Day 1: Phy. Ed & Band)

                • Warm-up: Multiplication Review
                • Writing: Biography Project Essay / Creating a Bibliography / Memory Books
                • Math: Unit 8 (1.2) - "More Stories of Children's Growth" - Plotting Data with Charts and Graphs
                • Reading: Hatchet, Chapter 16 & 17

                Homework

                Language:
                1. Work on Biography Bottle / Puppet
                2. Read 20 minutes

                Math:
                Unit 8, Page 7 & 8

                Health:
                1. Snack Comparison (due Monday, May 20th)
                2. Bring in Food & Activity Journal for at least one week - record everything you eat and amount and type of exercise.

                Sunday, May 5, 2013

                Monday, May 6th

                Learning Goals

                ~I can measure length with meters and centimeters.
                ~I can use tables and graphs to show the relationship between two quantities.
                ~I can gather information about a topic to answer questions.
                ~I can put together information to write and speak knowledgeably on a subject.

                Agenda (Day 4: Art & Music)

                • Warm-up: Multiplication Review
                • Writing: Biography Project Essay / Creating a Bibliography / Memory Books
                • Math: Unit 8 (1.1) - "Growth Stories" - Centimeter/Meter Review / Plotting Data with Charts and Graphs
                • Reading: Hatchet, Chapter 16
                • Social Studies: What led to the Revolutionary War?

                Homework

                Language:
                1. Work on Biography Bottle / Puppet
                2. Read 20 minutes

                Math:
                Unit 8, Pages 3 & 4

                Health:
                1. Snack Comparison (due Monday, May 20th)
                2. Bring in Food & Activity Journal for at least one week - record everything you eat and amount and type of exercise.

                Friday, May 3, 2013

                Friday, May 3rd

                Learning Goals

                ~I can use strategies to solve multiplication and division problems.
                ~I can gather information about a topic to answer questions.
                ~I can put together information to write and speak knowledgeably on a subject.

                Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)

                • Warm-up: Biography Project Check in
                • Writing: Biography Project Essay / Creating a Bibliography / Memory Books
                • Math: Unit 7 Benchmark
                • Reading: Hatchet, Chapter 14
                • Health: Nutrition Quiz

                Homework

                Language:
                1. Work on Biography Bottle / Puppet
                2. Read 20 minutes

                Math:
                None
                Health:
                1. Snack Comparison (due Monday, May 20th)
                2. Bring in Food & Activity Journal for at least one week - record everything you eat and amount and type of exercise.

                Thursday, May 2nd

                Learning Goals

                ~I can use strategies to solve multiplication and division problems.
                ~I can gather information about a topic to answer questions.
                ~I can put together information to write and speak knowledgeably on a subject.

                Agenda (Day 2: Music & Library)

                • Warm-up: Biography Project Check in
                • Writing: Biography Project Essay / Creating a Bibliography
                • Math: Unit 7 Benchmark Review
                • Reading: Hatchet, Chapter 13
                • Health: Nutrition Snack Compare

                Homework

                Language:
                1. Work on Biography Bottle / Puppet
                2. Read 20 minutes

                Math:
                1. Review Packet B
                **Unit 7 Test on Friday (Multiplication & Division)

                Health:
                1. Snack Comparison (due Monday, May 20th)
                2. Bring in Food & Activity Journal for at least one week - record everything you eat and amount and type of exercise.

                Wednesday, May 1, 2013

                Wednesday, May 1st

                Learning Goals

                ~I can use strategies to solve division problems.
                ~I can gather information about a topic to answer questions.
                ~I can put together information to write and speak knowledgeably on a subject.

                Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed & Band)

                • Warm-up: Biography Project Check in
                • Writing: Biography Project Essay
                • Math: Unit 7 (3.6 & 3.7) - Multiplication & Division Review / Estimating
                • Reading: Hatchet, Chapter 13
                • Health: Nutrition Snack Compare

                Homework

                Language:
                1. Work on Biography Bottle / Puppet
                2. Read 20 minutes

                Math:
                1. Page 51 (just show one way)
                **Unit 7 Test on Friday (Multiplication & Division)

                Health:
                1. Nutrition Label Worksheet
                2. Bring in a Nutrition Label
                3. Bring in Food & Activity Journal for at least one week - record everything you eat and amount and type of exercise.