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Friday, December 19, 2014

Today in Class: Friday, December 19th

Agenda (Day 4 - Art)
  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
Holiday Rotations
Snowflake Making with Glitter (Mrs. Hinman)
Popsicle Tree Ornament (Mrs. Allen)
Holiday Puzzles

8:00 - 8:30 .... Explain / demo each craft
8:30 - 9:00 .... Rotation 1
9:00 - 9:30 .... Rotation 2
9:30 - 10:00 .. Rotation 3

  • Arthur's First Christmas Movie (11:00 - 12:20 / 1:15 - 1:50) 
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:05)

Homework


Have a wonderful holiday break!!



Thursday, December 18, 2014

Today in Class: Thursday, December 18th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... use electrical energy to create sound and motion energy.
... identify  and order percentage and fractional equivalents.
... organize information about a topic.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Science (8:00 - 8 40) - Finish Buzzer
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) - QuizFractions on Clocks, Pt 2
  • ELA (9:45 - 10:15) - Finish Wonder! 
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Writing (11:30 -12:20) - Continue drafting research report (Minilesson: Using Maps to add details to our writing)
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:05)
  • Science / Writing (1:20 -1:50) - Finish Buzzer / Typing draft

Homework

ELA:
   Complete one of the Wonder responses (should be at least two paragraphs in length - please remember to use details from the novel.)



Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Today in Class: Wednesday, December 17th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... use electrical energy to create sound and motion energy.
... identify  and order percentage and fractional equivalents.
... organize information about a topic.

Agenda (Day 2 - Music & Band)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Band / Study Hall (8:00 - 8 40
  • Math (8:45 - 9:30) - Fractions on Clocks, Pt 1
  • ELA (9:45 - 10:15) - Read & Discuss Wonder 
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Writing (11:30 -12:20) - Continue drafting research report (Minilesson: Using Maps to add details to our writing)
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:05)
  • Science / Writing (1:20 -1:50) - Making a Buzzer / Drafting

Homework

Enjoy your Concert tonight!

MATH
Reminder: Page 10 retest on tomorrow


Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Today in Class: Tuesday, December 16th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... use electrical energy to create sound and motion energy.
... identify  and order percentage and fractional equivalents.
... organize information about a topic.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Science / ELA (8:00 - 8:30) -  Typing / Buzzer / Read Wonder
  • Anti-bullying Presentation (8:45 - 9:30
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Writing (11:30 -12:20) - Continue drafting research report (Minilesson: Using Maps to add details to our writing)
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:05)
  • Writing (1:20 -1:50) - Continue drafting research report (Minilesson: Using Maps to add details to our writing)

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

MATH
   1. Study M10 (retest on Thursday)
   2. Page 34

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Today in Class: Monday, December 15th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... use electrical energy to create sound and motion energy.
... identify  and order percentage and fractional equivalents.
... organize information about a topic.

Agenda (Day 4 - Art, Chorus & Library)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • ELA (8:00 - 8:30) -  Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Math (8:30 - 9:30) - Comparing Fraction & Percents
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Writing (11:30 -12:20) - Westward Expansion - Typing Rough Draft
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:05)
  • Library (1:10 - 1:50

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

MATH
   1. Study M10 (retest on Thursday)

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Today in Class: Thursday, December 11th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... create a magnetic force field using an electric current.
... identify and order percentage and fractional equivalents.
... research to gather more information about a topic.

Agenda (Day 2 - Music) **2-HOUR DELAY**

  • Warm-up & Announcements (9:35-10:00)
  • Reading (10:00 - 10:15) - Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Math (11:30 -12:00) - Comparing & Ordering Fractions
  • Holiday Shop (12:00-12:20)
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Science (1:15 - 1:50) - Finish Electromagnetism Activity #4

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

MATH
   1. Pages 28, 31 & 32

Monday, December 8, 2014

Today in Class: Tuesday, December 9th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... create a magnetic force field using an electric current.
... identify  and order percentage and fractional equivalents.
... organize information about a topic.

Agenda (Day 1 - Chorus & Phys. Ed)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Science (8:00 - 8:45) - Electromagnetism Activity #4
  • Anti-bullying Presentation (9:00 - 9:20)
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Writing (11:30 -12:20) - Westward Expansion - Rough Draft
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Science (1:15 - 1:50) - Electromagnetism Activity #4

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

MATH

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Today in Class: Tuesday, December 2nd

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... show how a magnetic force field can be detected with a battery and magnet.
... identify  and order percentage and fractional equivalents
... organize information about a topic

Agenda (Day 4 - Chorus & Art)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Reading (8:00 - 8:20) - Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Math (8:20 - 9:30) - Finding Percent Equivalents for Thirds & Sixths
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Writing (11:30 -12:20) - Westward Expansion - Organizing Topics
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Reading (1:15 -1:50)

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

MATH
    1. Page 17 & 18

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Today in Class: Monday, Decemer 1st

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... identify and use proofreading marks.
... show how a magnetic force field can be detected with a battery and magnet.
... identify  and order percentage and fractional equivalents
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Library)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Social Studies (8:00 - 8:45) - Westward Expansion text
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) - Finding Percent Equivalents for Fourths, Eighths, and Thirds
  • Reading (9:45 - 10:15) - Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Writing (11:30 -12:20) - Common & Proper Nouns
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Library (1:15 -1:50)

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes
   2. Reading Response #7 due Thursday

MATH
    1. Page 13

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Today in Class: Tuesday, November 25th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... identify and use proofreading marks.
... show how a magnetic force field can be detected with a battery and magnet.
... identify percentage and fractional equivalents
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 2 - Chorus & Music)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Chorus (8:00 - 8:45) - 
  • Reading (8:45 - 9:15) - Reading Groups
  • Writing/Language (9:15 - 10:15) - "I am thankful for...." Pumpkin Craft  / Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Sign of the Beaver Movie (11:00 - 12:20) 
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Sign of the Beaver Movie (1:20 - 1:50)

Homework

Have a lovely Thanksgiving Break!

Monday, November 24, 2014

Today in Class: Monday, November 24th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... identify and use proofreading marks.
... show how a magnetic force field can be detected with a battery and magnet.
... identify percentage and fractional equivalents
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed & Library)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Social Studies (8:00 - 8:45) - "Westward"
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) - Fraction & Percent Equivalents
  • Reading (9:45 - 10:15) - Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Writing (11:30 -12:20) - Using Proofreading Marks
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Library (1:15 -1:50)

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

MATH
    1. Pages 6 & 7  

Friday, November 21, 2014

Today in Class: Friday, November 21st

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... show how a magnetic force field can be detected with a battery and magnet.
... find the percentage and fractional part of a whole or a group
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 4 - Art **2-HR DELAY**)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (9:35-10:00)
  • Reading (10:00 - 10:15) - Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30) 
  • Math (11:30 -12:20) - Relating Fractions & Percents
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • ELA/Social Studies(1:15 -1:50) - Spelling Quiz / "Westward" video

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

Social Studies
   1. Finish US History Shorts pages 92-94 and 98-100 (if not already done)










Thursday, November 20, 2014

Today in Class: Thursdsay, November 20th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... show how a magnetic force field can be detected with a battery and magnet.
... find examples of fraction, decimals, and percents in everyday life.
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 3 - Half Day / Dismissal at 10:30)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Social Studies (8:00 - 8:40) - Catch up time
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) Clean out Unit 3 items; Unit 4 Preview: Fractions, Decimals & Percents
  • Reading (9:45 - 10:30) - Spelling Review / Read & Discuss Wonder

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes
   2. Spelling Test tomorrow

**Weekly Homework Packet due tomorrow









Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Today in Class: Wednesday, November 19th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... show how a magnetic force field can be detected with a battery and magnet.
... read, write, add, and subtract numbers to 100,000.
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 2 - Band & Music)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Band/Study Hall (8:00 -8:40) -
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) Unit 3 Benchmark
  • Social Studies (9:45 - 10:15) - Lewis & Clark
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
  • Social Studies/Science(11:30 -12:20) - Rotations: Activity #1 / Westward Expansion Packet / Word Study Practice
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Reading / Social Studies(1:15 -1:50) - Read & Discuss Wonder/ "Westward" video

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes
   2. Spelling Test on Friday, November 21st
Social Studies
   1. Finish "Westward Expansion Timeline" packet (if not already done in class) 








Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Today in Class: Tuesday, November 18th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... show how a magnetic force field can be detected with a battery and magnet.
... read, write, add, and subtract numbers to 100,000.
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Social Studies/Science(8:00 -8:40) - Rotations: Activity #1 / Westward Expansion Packet / Word Study Practice
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) Unit 3 Review
  • Reading (9:45 - 10:15) - Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
  • Social Studies (11:30 - 12:20) - Watch & Discuss "Westward!"
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Social Studies/Science(1:15 -1:50) - Rotations: Activity #1 / Westward Expansion Packet / Word Study Practice

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes
   2. Spelling Test on Friday, November 21st

Math
   1. Study for Unit 3 Test tomorrow (Study Sheet B due tomorrow)