September 26th, 27th, 30th

**Mrs. Allen will be out Thursday, September 26th - Monday, September 30th.  Expected homework and announcements are listed below. However, you might want to check you child's agenda. I'll answer e-mails when I return on Tuesday. If there is something pressing, please contact the main office at 434-3420.  Thank you!

Thursday, September 26th - Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 53 & 54
3. Finish 5-Day Meal Plan (due Monday, September 30th)
**PICTURE DAY TOMORROW at 12:30!!

Friday, September 27th - Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 57 & 58
3. Finish 5-Day Meal Plan (due Monday, September 30th)

Monday, September 30th - Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 61 & 62
3. Finish Spelling Pages 89 & 90

Today in Class...Wednesday, September 25th

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with prefixes dis-, de-, un-.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing with a new focus.
~ Use strategies to divide.
~ Name and give examples of nutrients in our food.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed & Library)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Alternatives, Nutrients, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats

• Warm-up: Math check-in 
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out the Story Arc  
• Reading & Language: , Flying Solo (Chapter 3): Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math (Session 3.2): Division Strategies & Multiples

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 51 & 52
**Wear Orange & Blue tomorrow
** Book Fair is open Monday - Thursday this week if you would like to bring in money for BOOKS.**
**PICTURE DAY on FRIDAY!

Today in Class...Tuesday, September 24th

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with prefixes dis-, de-, un-.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing with a new focus.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Name and give examples of nutrients in our food.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Band)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Alternatives, Nutrients, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats

• Warm-up: Math check-in / Start binders
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out the Story Arc  
• Reading & Language: Letter to Parents, Setting up GEAR Binders, Flying Solo (Chapter 3): Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math (Session 3.1): Division Strategies

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Study spelling words for quiz tomorrow (link to word list in "Word Study" tab above)
3. Math pages 47 & 48
** Book Fair is open Monday - Thursday this week if you would like to bring in money for BOOKS.**

Today in Class...Monday, September 23rd

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with prefixes dis-, de-, un-.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing with a new focus.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Use the features of Word to type, save, and print a binder cover.
~ Name and give examples of nutrients in our food.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Book Fair Preview)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Alternatives, Nutrients, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats

• Warm-up: Finish poem / Spelling Practice
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out Meaning 
• Reading & Language: new Microsoft Word practice (Type Binder Cover, Save, Print), Flying Solo, Chapter 2
• Math (Session 2.7): Review Multiplication Strategies & Quiz
• Nutrition: Preview Vocabulary / Food Groups

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Finish Spelling Page 59 (Quiz this Wednesday)
3. Math page 46
Band & Lessons tomorrow -  bring your instrument!
** Book Fair is open Monday - Thursday this week if you would like to bring in money for BOOKS.**

Today in Class...Friday, September 20th

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with prefixes dis-, de-, un-.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing with a new focus.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Use the features of Word to type, save, and print a centered poem.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Band)  

• Warm-up: Fix-it Sentences
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out Meaning 
• Reading & Language: new Microsoft Word practice (Type Poem, Save, Print), Flying Solo, Chapter 2
• Math (Session 2.6): Multiplication Strategies (Starter problems)

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Study for Math quiz on Monday (Multiplying 2-digit by 2-digit numbers)
3. Spelling Quiz postponed to next Wednesday

Today in Class...Thursday, September 19th

Learning Goals

~ Find and use text features in non-fiction writing.
~ Use strategies to raise the level of your narrative writing.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Name characteristics of the lead character in a novel.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: 10-Minute Math
• Writing: Redrafting to Bring Out Meaning
• Reading & Language: Read to Self, Constitution Article in small groups (Strategy: Visualization), Flying Solo, Chapter 2
• Literary Terms Review / Quiz: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction Genres
• Math (Session 2.4 / 2.5): Multiplication Strategies (Cluster problems)
• Computer Procedures with Mrs. Hebert: Review expectations, assign laptops, start typing poems, binder covers 

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Study for Spelling Quiz tomorrow
3. Math pages 36, 37, & 38

Today in Class...Wednesday, September 18th

Learning Goals

~ Find and use text features in non-fiction writing.
~ Use strategies to raise the level of your narrative writing.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Name characteristics of the lead character in a novel.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Library)  

• Warm-up: Braggin Dragon / Collage Catch up
• Writing: iPoems
• Reading & Language: Read to Self, Constitution Article in small groups (Strategy: Visualization), Flying Solo character preview, Chapter 1
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction Genres
• Math (Session 2.4A): Order of Operations

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Finish iPoem draft
3. Study for vocab quiz tomorrow (literary terms listed above - know definition, synonyms and antonyms)

Today in Class...Tuesday, September 17th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Use strategies to raise the level of your narrative writing.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Name characteristics of the lead character in a novel.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Band)  

• Warm-up: Prefixes Word Study sheet
• Writing: Flash Drafting
• Reading & Language: Bio Poems, Read to Self, Constituition Article in small groups (Strategy: Visualization), Finish class rules/consequences
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction Genres
• Math (Session 2.3): Which product is greater? / Multiplication compare game

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Spelling page 58
3. Math pages 32 & 33

Today in Class...Monday, September 16th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Use strategies to raise the level of your narrative writing.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Name characteristics of the lead character in a novel.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Finish Collage / HW Check-in
• Writing: Staying in the moment / Conferencing
• Reading & Language: Read to Self (Strategy: Visualization), "Frindle" quiz
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction Genres
• Math (Session 2.2): Naming 2 digit by 2-digit multiplication strategies

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Writing Homework: Session 5
4. Math pages 28 & 29

Today in Class...Friday, September 13th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Use strategies to raise the level of your narrative writing.
~ Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers.
~ Name characteristics of the lead character in a novel.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed, Library & Band)  

• Warm-up: Finding factors
• Writing: Staying in the moment / Conferencing
  
• Reading & Language: Finish Characteristics & Interests Collage, Read to Self, Small Groups: "Frindle"
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction Genres
• Math (Session 2.1): 2 digit by 2-digit multiplication

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 25 & 26
4. Writing Homework Session 4

Today in Class...Thursday, September 12th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Use strategies to raise the level of your narrative writing.
~ Define and give examples of factors, multiples, prime numbers, and square numbers. 
~ Name characteristics of the lead character in a novel.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music)  

• Warm-up: Fx it Sentences
• Writing: Try writing in a way that lets your reader experience the moment along with you. / Conferencing, Revising with Partners
  
• Reading & Language: Characteristics & Interests Collage, Read to Self, Small Groups: "Frindle"
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction Genres
• Math (Session 1.6): Finding Factors, Puzzle Assessment
• Nutrition: Five Food Groups / Examples

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 21 & 22
3. Gather more words from magazines or newspapers for your collage
4. Writing Homework Session 3: Edit your writing using the checklist & gather a couple more entries (story ideas)

Today in Class...Tuesday, September 11th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Use strategies to raise the level of your narrative writing.
~ Define and give examples of factors, multiples, prime numbers, and square numbers. 
~ Name characteristics of the lead character in a novel.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Word Study (Prefixes)
• Writing: Try writing in a way that lets your reader experience the moment along with you. / Conferencing
  
• Reading & Language: Characteristics & Interests Collage, Read to Self, Small Groups: "Frindle"
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction Genres
• Math (Session 1.5): Finding Factors, Puzzle Assessment
• Social Studies: 9/11 Video (BrainPop

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 15, 16 & 17 (started in class)
3. Gather more words from magazines or newspapers for your collage.

Today in Class...Tuesday, September 10th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Use strategies to raise the level of your narrative writing.
~ Define and give examples of factors, multiples, prime numbers, and square numbers. 
~ Name the five food groups and give examples for each.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art, Chorus & Band)  

• Warm-up: Finish favorite meal free write
• Writing: Try writing in a way that lets your reader experience the moment along with you.
  
• Reading & Language: Read to Self, Picking "just right" books, Genres
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction Genres
• Math (Session 1.4): Finding Factors, Multiplication

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 13 & 14
3. Writing Homework: Session 2

Today in Class...Monday, September 9th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Use strategies for generating personal narrative writing.
~ Define and give examples of factors, multiples, prime numbers, and square numbers. 
~ Name the five food groups and give examples for each.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed )  

• Warm-up: Math Practice Book
• Writing: Generating topics for personal narrative writing
  
• Reading & Language: Read to Self, Picking "just right", Genres, "Would you eat this?" article
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction
• Math (Session 1.3): Prime, Composite, Even, Odd, Square, Multiples & Factors
• Nutrition: Favorite meal / 5 Food Group / MyPlate
• Scholastic News Video Link

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math pages 9 & 10
3. Writing Homework: "To make writing the best it can be, I will...."
**Remember your instrument tomorrow for lessons and band!

Today in Class...Friday, September 6th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Understand and correctly use words with prefixes un-, de-, dis-.
~ Explain and find examples of literary terms.
~ Define and give examples of factors and multiples.

Agenda (Day 4 - 8:05 Assembly / No Special Today )  

• Warm-up: Practice Prefixes un-, de-, dis-
• ELA: Assessment
• Daily 5: Read to Self
• Literary Terms: Conflict, Protagonist, Characteristics, Fiction
• Math (Session 1.2 / 1.3): Prime, Composite, Even, Odd, Multiples & Factors
• Scholastic News Video Link

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Work on Artifact Bag (due Monday)
3. If you have some available, please bring in a few old/unwanted magazines to cut up for class projects (with parent permission)

Today in Class...Thursday, September 5th

Learning Goals

~ Build reading independence and stamina.
~ Understand and correctly use words with prefixes un-, de-, dis-.
~ Explain and find examples of literary terms.
~ Define and give examples of factors and multiples.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed.)  **HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!**

• Warm-up: Review Newsletter / Read
• Word Study: Pretest (Prefixes un-, de-, dis-)
• Daily 5: 3 Ways to Read, Read to Self
• Literary Terms Preview
• Math: Assessment (LAT)
• Inferencing: Explain Artifact Bag
• Scholastic News Video Link

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Work on Artifact Bag (due Monday)
3. Bring in a few old magazines to cut up for class projects (with parent permission)

Today in Class...Wednesday, September 4th

Learning Goals

~ Get to know your classmates and your teacher.
~ Understand and follow the routines & procedures for our classroom.
~ Define and give examples of factors and multiples.

Agenda (Adjusted Schedule)

• Warm-up: Math page 7 (Addition Review) / Read
• Math (Session 1.2) - Identifying Properties of Numbers
• Finish reviewing Classroom Handbook 
• School Routines & Procedures (Rotations)
• Writing Assessment
• Get-To-Know-You Activity (Paired Interviews)
• Class Meeting : What classroom rules will help us be successful this year?
• Math (Session 1.2) - Identifying Properties of Numbers

Homework

1. Math pages 3 & 4
2. Read at least 15 minutes
3. Look over handbook with your family

Today in Class...Tuesday, September 3rd

Learning Goals

~ Get to know your classmates and your teacher.
~ Understand and follow the routines & procedures for our classroom.
~ Use arrays to model multiplication.

Agenda (Adjusted Schedule)

• Welcome!
• Warm-up: Student Survey
• Review Classroom Handbook 
• Discuss and Practice Routines & Procedures
• Get-To-Know-You Activities (Bingo, Paired Interviews)
• Math (Session 1.1) - Building and Using Arrays

Homework

1. Finish your Student Survey
2. Have parents fill out Contact Information form
3. Rest!