Today in Class...Friday, January 31st

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... divide a whole number by a fraction.
... draft an introduction & conclusion. 
... include text features in my writing.
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Band)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - 10 Minute Math Book
• Art (8:00-8:45)
• Reading (8:45 - 10:00)
• "Sign of the Beaver" test
• Check yesterday's Study Skills Sections
• Writing (10:00-11:15) - Introduction & Conclusion Ideas 
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Dividing a Whole Number by a Fraction
• Band (1:10-1:55) 

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes

Math: 
     Finish 10-Minute Math Book

Sparkle

When someone says a completely random letter when we're playing Sparkle...

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Today in Class...Friday, January 30th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... use arrays to represent multiplying a fraction by a fractions.
... examine a source and notice different points of view. 
... include text features in my writing.
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Study Skills for "Australia's Giant Toads"
• Phys. Ed (8:00-8:45)
• Reading (8:45 - 10:00)
• "The House" Activity
• Check yesterday's Reading Skills Sections
• Sign of the Beaver Review/ Start Short Response
•  F & P Reading Assessments / Read to Self (10:30-11:15)
• Writing (10:00-11:15) - Using punctuation to flip sentences 
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Multiplying Fractions with Arrays
• Reading, Cont. (1:15-1:55) 

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish Short Response for Sign of the Beaver (test tomorrow!)
Math: 
     Page 91

Brain Break

When we dance as a Brain Break....

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Today in Class...Wednesday, January 29th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... use arrays to represent multiplying a fraction by a fractions.
... examine a source and notice different points of view. 
... include text features in my writing.
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Library)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Reading Skills for "Australia's Giant Toads"
• Music (8:00-8:45)
• Reading (8:45 - 10:00)
• New seats
• Check yesterday's Vocabulary Skills Sections
• Sign of the Beaver / Read Chapters 23 & 24
•  F & P Reading Assessments / Read to Self (10:30-11:15)
• Writing (10:00-11:15) - Adding text features to your draft 
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Multiplying Fractions with Arrays
• Library (1:15-1:55) 

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish Reading Skills for Australia's Giant Toads
Math: 
     Pages 88 & 89

Bad Weather

When we have Snow Day weather...on a WEEKEND!!

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Today in Class...Tuesday, January 28th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... can multiply a fraction by a fraction.
... use Microsoft Word to add text features to my research report
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Band)  **2 HOUR DELAY**  

• Warm-up (9:35-10:00) - Complete Vocabulary Skills section
• Writing (10:00 - 10:30) - Research Report Typing
• Reading (10:30 - 11:15)
•  F & P Reading Assessments / Read to Self 
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  A Rule for Multiplying Fractions / Representations

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish Vocab Skills section for "Australia's Giant Toad"
Math: 
     None

Getting in the school...

When you need to get in the school during recess, but you don't have the teacher's fob...

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Today in Class...Monday, January 27th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... can multiply fractions by a fractions.
... examine a source and notice different points of view. 
... include text features in my writing.
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Read "Australia's Giant Toads"
• Art & Chorus (8:00-9:30)
• Reading (9:00 - 11:15)
• Check last week's Reading & Study Skills Sections
• Sign of the Beaver / Share Word Wizard / Read Chapter 23
•  F & P Reading Assessments / Read to Self
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  LAT Post-Assessment
• Writing (1:10-1:55) - Start typing Final Drafts
 

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish reading Australia's Giant Toads
Math: 
     None

Not Saved...

When you try to open your Westward Expansion essay and it is NOT THERE...

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Today in Class...Thursday, January 23rd

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... can multiply a whole number by a fraction.
... examine a source and notice different points of view. 
... include text features in my writing.
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Reading Skills Section - "A New Mate"
• Writing (8:45-9:45) -  Seeing Multiple Points of View / Use strategies in drafting
• Amina's Birthday Celebration (9:45-10:00) 
• Reading (10:00 - 11:15)
• Check Vocab Skill Section
• Sign of the Beaver / Vocabulary
•  F & P Reading Assessments / Read to Self
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Multiplying Whole Numbers by Fractions / Patterns / Story Problem Practice
 

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish reading Reading Skills Section
           Finish defining three words for Sign of the Beaver Chapter 22
Math: 
     Finish pages 81 & 82

Running in the Hall

When you're running in the hall and you suddenly see a teacher coming...

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Today in Class...Wednesday, January 22nd

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... can multiply a whole number by a fraction.
... examine a source and notice different points of view. 
... include text features in my writing.
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 4 )  **2 HOUR DELAY**  

• Warm-up (9:35-10:00) - Complete Vocabulary Skills section
• Reading (10:00 - 11:15)
• The Sign of the Beaver  (30 minutes)
•  F & P Reading Assessments / Read to Self / Work on Writing
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Multiplying Whole Numbers by Fractions / Patterns / Story Problem Practice
• PBIS Assembly (1:10)
 

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish reading Vocab Skills section for "A New Mate"
Math: 
     Finish pages 78

Mess in Bathroom...

When someone leaves a mess in the bathroom...

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Today in Class...Tuesday, January 21st

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... can multiply a whole number by a fraction.
... examine a source and notice different points of view. 
... include text features in my writing.
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Band)  

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Read "A New Mate"
• Writing (8:45-9:45) -  Seeing Multiple Points of View / Use strategies in drafting
• Science (9:45-10:15) - Finish Electromagnetism Activity #4
  
• Reading (10:15 - 11:15)
• The Sign of the Beaver  (15 minutes)
•  F & P Reading Assessments / Read to Self
• Sign of the Beaver, continued (15 minutes)
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Multiplying Whole Numbers by Fractions / Patterns / Story Problem Practice
 

Homework

**Wear Minoa "Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow" T-shirt tomorrow
ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish reading "A New Mate"
Math: 
     Finish pages 75 & 76

Dismissal

When the 5th grade FINALLY gets dismissed.....

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Today in Class...Friday, January 17th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can multiply a fraction by a whole number.
... summarize a text. 
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Band)  

• Warm-up: Work on draft
• Writing: Addressing an envelope / work on research report draft
  
• Reading: 
• The Sign of the Beaver / Share Chapter 19  Summarizer 
•  F & P reading Assessments
  
• Math: Multiplying a Whole Number by a Fraction

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes

No periods...

Mrs. Allen when students forget to put periods at the end of their sentences...

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Today in Class...Thursday, January 16th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can find common denominators to add fractions.
... summarize a text. 
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Finish thank you letters
• Writing: Finding a structure to help your writing grow / drafting
  
• Reading: 
• The Sign of the Beaver / Chapters 18 & 19  - Summarizer 
•  F&P reading Assessments
  
• Math: Multiplying a Whole Number by a Fraction
• Science: Finish Electromagnetism Activity #4

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Work on your Research Report Draft
           Finish Summarizer for Chapter 19
Math: 
     Finish Math Page 72

Class birthdays...

How we feel when someone brings in a snack to share for their birthday...

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Today in Class...Wednesday, January 15th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can find common denominators to add fractions.
... summarize a text. 
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 4 - Art & Library)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
  
• Special Guest Speaker - Mrs. Reed / Erie Canal
• Writing: Thank you letter and envelope writing
  
• Reading: 
• The Sign of the Beaver / Chapters 17  - Share Artful Artist
•  F&P reading Assessments
  
• Math: Unit 4, Part 1 Test

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Bring in a thank you card/stationery, envelope, and a stamp
Math: 
     Practice Math Facts you missed

Packing up....

What we all WISH packing up was like...

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Today in Class...Tuesday, January 14

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can find common denominators to add fractions.
... summarize a text. 
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Band)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
  
• Writing: Organizing information & drafting
  
• Reading: 
• The Sign of the Beaver / Chapters 16  - Artful Artist
•  F&P reading Assessments
  
• Math: Unit 4, Part 1 Review

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish Artful Artist of Chapter 16
           RESEARCH TOPIC 
Math: 
     Study for Fractions Math Test tomorrow

Messy Desk

When you try to help someone find something in their desk...

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Today in Class...Monday, January 13th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can find common denominators to add fractions.
... summarize a text. 
... create a magnetic force field using an electric circuit.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
  
• Writing: Organizing information & drafting
  
• Reading: 
• The Sign of the Beaver / Chapters 15  - Summarizing
•  Small Group (10:30-11:00) "Ghost Towns of the American West" - Vocabulary Preview
  
• Math: Unit 4, Part 1 Review
• Science: Electromagnetism Activity #4 

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Finish Summary of Chapter 15
Math: 
     Finish Review Packet
     Study for Fractions Math Test - Wednesday, January 15th 

Nice outside

When it's actually nice weather so we get outdoor recess...

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Today in Class.....Friday, January 10th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can find common denominators to add fractions.
... use text details to describe the setting and how it impacts the events of the story. 
... describe some characteristics of a magnet.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed & Band)  

• Warm-up: Finish Magnetism Activity #2
  
• Writing: Research & note-taking / Primary Sources
  
• Reading: 
• The Sign of the Beaver / Chapters 13 & 14 - Share Connector
•  Small Group (10:30-11:00) "At the Beach" - Setting Paragraph
  
• Math: Adding & Subtracting Fractions Review  

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           Research your Westward Expansion topic
Math: Study for Fractions Math Test - Wednesday, January 15th 

Any questions?

What students say when Mrs. Allen asks if there are any questions......

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Today in Class...Thursday, January 9th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can find common denominators to add fractions.
... use text details to describe the setting and how it impacts the events of the story. 
... describe some characteristics of a magnet.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check Math homework / Organize
  
• Writing: Research & note-taking
  
• Reading: 
• The Sign of the Beaver / Chapters 11 & 12 - Connector
•  Small Group (10:30-11:00) "At the Beach" - Setting Sentences
  
• Math: Adding Fractions  / Fraction Track Game
• Science: Magnetism Activity #2  - Observing Magnetic Force Fields 

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
           2 Connections for Chapters 11 & 12
Math: Study Math Facts (**use discs or websites**)
Other: Show Parents Health Handout

T-Rex Teacher

When Mrs. Allen notices a student did not capitalize the beginning of their sentence...

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Today in Class...Wednesday, January 8th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can find common denominators to add fractions.
... use text details to describe the setting and how it impacts the events of the story. 
... describe some characteristics of a magnet.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed & Library)  **2 HOUR DELAY**

• Warm-up: Scholastic Book Clubs
  
• Writing: Information Writing Checklist / Picking focused topics
  
• Reading: The Sign of the Beaver / Chapter 11
•  Small Group (10:30-11:00) "At the Beach" - Review & Setting
  
• Math: Fraction Track Game

Homework

ELA: Read 15 minutes
Math: Pages 57 & 58

SNOW DAY!

When we get a SNOW DAY......

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Today in Class...Monday, January 6th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...

... can find common denominators to add fractions.
... use text details to describe the setting and how it impacts the events of the story. 
... describe some characteristics of a magnet.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: 10 Minute Math
  
• Writing: Winter Break Reflection
  
• Reading: The Sign of the Beaver / Review Chapters read / Chapter summaries;
•  Small Group (10:30-11:00) "At the Beach" - Vocab & Setting
  
• Math: Adding Fractions Review - Practicing Strategies
• Science: Magnetism - BrainPop Video & Guided Questions

Homework

1. Read 15 minutes
2. Notice places in your home where magnets are used.
3. 10-Minute Math Book pages 12-15

Winter Break...

What we THOUGHT Winter Break would be like...

What Winter Break was REALLY like...

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