Today in Class...Wednesday, October 30th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ describe the geography of North America
~ use place value to help me add and subtract large numbers.
~ set a purpose for my reading.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Library)  **Band & Lessons were cancelled today

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Diversity, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Warm-up: Common Core Skill Practice #3 / Penmanship Practice #3 / Check Math HW
• Writing: Short Response Practice / Flying Solo
  
• Language: Spelling quiz
• Reading: "A New Land" / Groups select book club novels
  
• Math: Unit 3, Practicing Place Value; Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Math page 4

Today in Class...Tuesday, October 29th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ create and present information to a large group.
~ use place value to help me add and subtract large numbers.
~ set a purpose for my reading.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)  **Band & Lessons were cancelled today

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Diversity, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Warm-up: Common Core Skill Practice #2 / Penmanship Practice #2
• Writing: Sharing & Celebrating Narrative Final Copy
  
• Language: Spelling review 
• Reading: Having a purpose for reading; Flying Solo test
  
• Math: Unit 3, Practicing Place Value; Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers
• Social Studies: Vocabulary Preview / Discussion

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Study for Spelling test tomorrow (Greek Word Parts)
3. Math page 1

Today in Class...Monday, October 28th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ create and present information to a large group.
~ use place value to help me add and subtract large numbers.
~ set a purpose for my reading.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Chorus)  **1:15 Assembly

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Diversity, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Warm-up: Common Core Skill Practice #1 / Penmanship Practice #1
• Writing: Narrative Final Copy
  
• Language Preparing Presentation on "Traits of a Good Learner" for Monday
• Reading: Having a purpose for reading; Flying Solo review
  
• Math: Unit 3, Practicing Place Value
• Assembly: Presentation on "Traits of a Good Learner"

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
1. Finish Personal Narrative Final Copy
3. Review for Flying Solo test tomorrow

Today in Class...Thursday, October 24th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ improve the formation of letters in my cursive signature.
~ correctly punctuate and paragraph my narrative
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ visualize to help me understand text.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Diversity, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Warm-up: Volume Review
• Writing: Punctuating Dialogue Mini-lesson then Edit Narrative
  
• Assembly: Preparing Presentation on "Traits of a Good Learner" for Monday
• Reading: Flying Solo
• Math: Unit 2 Benchmark
• Social Studies: GPEC Vocabulary Preview

Homework

1. Have a great weekend!

Today in Class...Wednesday, October 23rd

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ improve the formation of letters in my cursive signature.
~ correctly punctuate and paragraph my narrative
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ visualize to help me understand text.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Library)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Diversity, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Warm-up: Signature Practice
• Writing: Commas, Punctuating Dialogue, Paragraping Mini-lesson then Edit Narrative;
  
• Reading: Flying Solo; Intervention Groups (Main Idea & Details)
• Math: Review for Benchmark tomorrow

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Finish Signature Sheet

3. Study for Unit 2 Math Benchmark tomorrow (Volume)

Today in Class...Tuesday, October 22nd

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ improve the formation of letters in my cursive signature.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ visualize to help me understand text.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Band)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Diversity, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Warm-up: 10-Minute Math 
• Writing: Penmanship / Writing Short Responses
  
• Reading: Flying Solo; Intervention Groups (Main Idea & Details)
• Math: Measuring the volume of our classroom

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Math page 35

3. Start reviewing for Unit 2 Math Benchmark on Thursday - Volume

Today in Class...Monday, October 21st

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ improve the formation of letters in my cursive signature.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ visualize to help me understand text.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Chorus)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Diversity, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Warm-up: 10-Minute Math / Collect last week's Warm-ups
• Writing: Commas Mini-lesson then Edit Narrative; Penmanship
  
• Reading: Flying Solo; Intervention Groups (Main Idea & Details)
• Math: Units to measure volume; plans for measuring the volume of our classroom
• Social Studies: Vocabulary Preview (see terms above), connected to Early Americans

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Math page 34 (And make a prediction and a plan for measuring our classroom tomorrow.)

3. Start reviewing for Unit 2 Math Benchmark on Thursday - Volume

Today in Class...Friday, October 18th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ improve the formation of letters in my cursive signature.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ visualize to help me understand text.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music)  

Current Vocabulary Cycle Terms: Divesity, Geography, Politics, Economics, Culture

• Warm-up: Week #1, Day 4 (Common Core Skills Practice) / Penmanship
  
• Pajama Day Popcorn with Cocoa & Movie Party! 
• Math: Finding Volume / Cubic centimeters

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Finish Common Core Warm-up (if not done already)
3. Finish Narrative revisions on loose leaf paper (if not done already)

Today in Class...Thursday, October 17th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ improve the formation of letters in my cursive signature.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ visualize to help me understand text.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music)  

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

• Warm-up: Week #1, Day3 2 (Common Core Skills Practice) / Penmanship
  
• Writing: Every Character Plays a Role
• Reading & Language: Reading Strategy: Visualization Flying Solo; Penmanship practice
• Math: Finding Volume / Doubling & Halving
• Social Studies: Vocabulary Preview

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Math pages 28, 29 & 30.
3. Study MyPlate & Nutrition vocabulary for quiz tomorrow
4. Bring pajamas, pillow & blanket for our Pajama Day/ Movie/Popcorn Party Celebration tomorrow!!

Today in Class...Wednesday, October 16th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ visualize to help me understand text.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Library)  

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

• Warm-up: Week #1, Day 2 (Common Core Skills Practice) / Penmanship
  
• Writing: Writing a sequence of events to explain emotions
• Reading & Language: Reading Strategy: Visualization Flying Solo
• Math: Finding Volume / Doubling & Halving

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Math pages 25 & 26
3. Fill out Spirit Wear form

Today in Class...Tuesday, October 15th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ find examples of conflicts in a text.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art, Chorus & Band)  SU DRAMA ASSEMBLY 10:00-11:00

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

• Warm-up: Week #1, Day 1 (Common Core Skills Practice) / Penmanship
  
• Reading & Language: Reading Strategy: Visualization Flying Solo: Quiz
• Math: Volume Review & Quiz, Doubling and Halving 

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Study Math Facts
3. Math page 22
4. Movie recommendation

Today in Class...Wednesday, October 9th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ find examples of conflicts in a text.

Agenda (Day 3 - "Walk to School" & Library) 

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

• Warm-up: Read through "Eleven", hilighting areas of powerful writing / Check Math homework
• Reading & Language: Flying Solo: Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math: Doubling the volume  strategies
• Nutrition: Nutrients in our Food

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Study Math facts
3. Math page 12, 13, 14

Today in Class...Tuesday, October 8th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can....

~ spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ use nutrition facts to select healthier food alternatives.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art, Chorus & Band) 

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

• Warm-up: Finish "Smash Your Food" worksheet
• Reading & Language: Flying Solo: Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math: Finding the volume of rectangular prisms using l x w x h
• Nutrition: Nutrients in our Food

Homework

Walk to School Day tomorrow - AM Walking
1. Read 15 minutes
2. Writing: Get at least 3 narrative ideas / write one entry (1-1/2 pages)
3. Study Math facts
4. Math page 9 & 10

Today in Class...Monday, October 7th

Learning Goals: I can....

~ spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ use mentor texts to get ideas to improve my own writing.
~ find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ use nutrition facts to select healthier food alternatives.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed) 

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

• Warm-up: Pick 8 spelling words to write 5 times each.
  
• Writing: Analyze "Eleven" Mentor Text / Gather more entries
• Reading & Language: Flying Solo: Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math: Finding the volume of rectangular prisms / cubes & boxes
• Nutrition: Smash Your Food analysis

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Writing: Get at least 3 narrative ideas / write one entry (1-1/2 pages)
2. Finish writing 8 spelling words 5 times each.
3. Math page 3 & 5

Today in Class...Friday, October 4th

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing by adding scenes from the past and future.
~ Use strategies to divide.
~ 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 Review
  
• Writing: Finalizing Narratives / Sharing
• Reading & Language: Flying Solo: Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math: Unit 1 Benchmark

Homework

1. Have a great weekend!

Today in Class...Thursday, October 3rd

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing by adding scenes from the past and future.
~ Use strategies to divide.
~ Name and give examples of nutrients in our food.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIERRA!! 

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

• Warm-up: Math Review
  
• Writing: Writing Powerful Endings / Conferences
• Reading & Language: Flying Solo: Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math (Session 3.7): Division Practice / Unit 1 Review 
• Nutrition - Sugars, Fats & Sodium / Blast Off Game

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Prepare your Narrative Draft to share and display tomorrow.
3. Study your packet for Unit 1 Math Test tomorrow.
**Unit 1 Math Benchmark is Friday, October 4th

Today in Class...Wednesday, October 2nd

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ Revise and redraft narrative writing by adding scenes from the past and future.
~ Use strategies to divide.
~ Name and give examples of nutrients in our food.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art, Chorus & Library)  

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

• Warm-up: 10 Minute Math page 6
• Writing: Adding Scenes from the Past and Future / Conferences
• Reading & Language: Flying Solo: Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math (Session 3.6): Division Practice / Unit 1 Review 

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Work on your Narrative draft - trying adding a flashback or flashforward to bring out the meaning
3. Bring in an example of good Narrative Writing to share
4. Finish Math pages 65 & 66 and odd #s of review packet/ Study packet for Unit 1 Test on Friday
**Unit 1 Math Benchmark is Friday, October 4th

Today in Class...Tuesday, October 1

Learning Goals

~ Spell and use words with Greek roots.
~ 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)  

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

• Warm-up: Check Spelling homework Page 90 
• Writing: Elaborating on Important Parts
• Reading & Language: , Flying Solo: Characteristics & Conflicts
• Math (Session 3.5): Division Strategies 

Homework

1. Read at least 15 minutes
2. Find a book with a good example of elaboration to share with the class
3. Finish Math pages 59, 60, 61 & 62
4. Finish adding pictures and sentences to 5 vocabulary words
**Unit 1 Math Benchmark is Friday, October 4th