Today in Class...Friday, February 28th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals and polygons.
... use evidence to form and build an informed opinion.
... identify and use figurative language.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed  & Band)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Onomatopoeia 
• Phys. Ed (8:00-8:45) 
• Writing (9:30 - 10:30) - Redrafting to Add More Evidence
• Language & Reading
• (9:45 - 10:30/11:00 - 11:15) - Figurative Language: Similies & Onomatopoeia
• (10:30 - 11:00) - Reading Groups
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Polygons Benchmark
• Band / Intervention & Extension Time (1:10-1:55) 

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Finish Simile Page & Onomatopoeia "Starbursts"


Math: 
- None

Today in Class...Thursday, February 27th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals and polygons.
... use evidence to form and build an informed opinion.
... identify and use figurative language.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art  & Chorus)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - 10 Minute Math
• Art & Chorus (8:00-9:30) 
• Writing (9:30 - 10:30) - Using Quotations to Support an Argument
• Language & Reading
• (10:30-11:00) - Reading Groups
• Math (12:10-1:55) -  Polygons Review
• Social Studies (12:10-1:55) -  North/South Conflict

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Add evidence / quotations to your letter


Math: 
- Study for Unit 5 Benchmark tomorrow

Today in Class...Wednesday, February 26th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals and polygons.
... use evidence to form and build an informed opinion.
... identify and use figurative language.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed & Library)  **HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPENCER**

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Finish"Jack the Dripper"
• Phys. Ed (8:00-8:45) 
• Writing (8:45 - 10:30) - Using Evidence to Build Arguments
• Language &Reading
• (10:30-11:00) - Reading Groups
• Math (12:10-1:10) - Identifying Polygons
• Library (1:10-1:55)

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Finish "Jack the Dripper" passage  


Math: 
- Review for Unit 5 Benchmark on Friday

Today in Class...Tuesday, February 24th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals and polygons.
... use evidence to form and build an informed opinion.
... identify and use figurative language.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Band)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - "Jack the Dripper" Skills
• Music (8:00-8:45) 
• Writing (8:45 - 9:45) - Investigating to Understand an Argument
• Language & Reading
• (9:45-10:30/11:00-11:20) - Spelling Quiz & Figurative Language Preview
• (10:30-11:00) - Reading Groups
• Math (12:10-1:55) -  Measuring Polygons 

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Work on Chocolate Milk letter

Math: 
- Unit 5, Page 25 & 26

Today in Class...Monday, February 24th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals and polygons.
... use evidence to form and build an informed opinion.
... identify and use figurative language.

Agenda (Day 3 - Art & Chorus)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Read "Jack the Dripper"
• Phys. Ed (8:00-8:45) 
• Writing (8:45 - 9:45) - Investigating to Understand an Argument
• Language & Reading
• (9:45-10:30/11:00-11:20) - Figurative Language Preview
• (10:30-11:00) - Traveling "What I Need" Groups
• Recess/Ice Cream Valentines Party (12:10-1:55) 

Homework

**Reminder: "Moving Up" Pictures are tomorrow

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Study for Unit 4, Part 2 Spelling Quiz tomorrow 
- Session 1 Writing Homework: Read & take notes on chocolate milk articles or videos

Math: 
- None

Asking for a volunteer

When Mrs. Allen asks for a volunteer...

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Today in Class...Thursday, February 13th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals and polygons.
... find, analyse, and present information about a research topic.
... create a buzzer using an electromagnet.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art & Chorus)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Read / Catch-up
• Art & Chorus (8:00-9:30) 
• Language & Reading
• (9:30-10:00) - 2014 Winter Olympics Centers
• (10:00-10:30/1:10-1:55) - Game Party
• (10:30-11:00) - Traveling "What I Need" Groups
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Unit 5: Regular Polygons

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Study for Unit 4, Part 2 Spelling Quiz tomorrow 
- Create a box or holder to collect your Valentines on Friday
 (optional) 
    
Math: 
- Page 20

Your desk...

When someone touches the stuff on your desk...

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Today in Class...Wednesday, February 12th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals and polygons.
... find, analyse, and present information about a research topic.
... create a buzzer using an electromagnet.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed & Library)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Olympic Symbols Bookmark
• Phys. Ed (8:00-8:40) 
• Language &Reading
• (9:30-10:30/11:00-11:20) - 2014 Winter Olympics Centers
• (10:30-11:00) - Traveling "What I Need" Groups
  
• Math (12:10-1:55) -  Unit 5: Regular Polygons 
  
• Library (1:15-1:55)

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Finish all 3 Tic Tac Toe assignments (for words 11-20)
- Create a box or holder to collect your Valentines on Friday
- Game Day Celebration tomorrow!! Bring a favorite board or electronic game..... (with your parents' permission)   
    
Math: 
- None

Overdue books...

When the librarian says you have overdue books...

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Today in Class...February 11th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals and polygons.
... find, analyse, and present information about a research topic.
... create a buzzer using an electromagnet.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Band)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - 10 Minute Math
• Music (8:00-8:40) 
• Math (8:45-9:30) - 10-Minute Math / Quadrilaterals
  
• Language &Reading
• (9:30-10:30/11:00-11:20) - Read "A Case for Equality" / Debate Response
• (10:30-11:00) - Traveling "What I Need" Group
  
• Math (12:10-1:55) -  Unit 5: Regular Polygons 
  

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Tic Tac Toe #1 & #2 (for words 11-20)
    
Math: 
- Finish pages 14 & 15

Multiply or Divide?

When you read a story problem in Math and are trying to figure out if you should multiply or divide...

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Today in Class...Monday, February 10th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe and classify quadrilaterals.
... find, analyse, and present information about a research topic.
... create a buzzer using an electromagnet.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - 10 Minute Math
• Phys. Ed (8:00-8:40) 
• Science (8:45-10:00) - Electromagnetism Activity #5 (Making a Buzzer)
  
• Language &Reading
• (10:00-10:30/11:00-11:15) - 2014 Winter Olympics presentations
• (10:30-11:00) - Traveling "What I Need" Group
  
• Math (12:10-1:55) -  Unit 5: Polygons - Quadrilaterals
  

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- Tic Tac Toe #1 (for words 11-20)
    
Math: 
- Finish page 10

Sneezing...

When someone sneezes.....RIGHT. ON. YOU.........

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Today in Class...Friday, February 7th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... describe triangles by the size of their angles and the lengths of their sides.
... find, analyse, and present information about a research topic.

Agenda (Day 2 - Art, Chorus & Band)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Finish Warm-up Packet 
• Art & Chorus (8:00-9:30)
• Language & Reading (9:30 - 11:15)
• 2014 Winter Olympics - mini research project
• Spelling Quiz
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Unit 5: Polygons - Triangles
  
• Band / Study Hall / Intervention Time (1:10 - 1:55)

Homework

ELA: 

- Read 15 minutes
- If possible, watch some of the Winter Olympics (NBC or video through websites)
    
Math: 
- Finish pages 3 and 4

Document Unavailable...

When you can't open your H Drive to get at your saved document...

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Today in Class...Thursday, February 6th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with fractions.
... find, analyse, and present information about a research topic

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Reading & Study Skills / Print Essays
• Phys. Ed (8:00-8:45)
• Writing (8:45-9:30) - Sharing our Research Reports
• Language & Reading (9:30 - 11:00)
• 2014 Winter Olympics - mini research project
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Unit 4, Part 2 Test
  
• Language & Reading (1:10 - 1:55)
• 2014 Winter Olympics - mini research project

Homework

ELA: 
Complete final Tic Tac Toe Spelling Assignment 
     (Test on #1- 10 tomorrow)
If possible, Watch some of the Winter Olympics (NBC or video through websites)
    
Math: 
      None

Research Topic

When we've spent over a month on the same research topic.....

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Today in Class...Wednesday, February 5th

SNOW DAY!

Here are a few Math Problems to keep your learning fresh in your mind so you'll be ready and confident for tomorrow's Math Benchmark.  Solutions will be posted after 5PM this evening.  Enjoy your day!

#1 - Minoa received 2 1/4 inches of snow in one hour. If the snow keeps falling at the same steady rate, how much snow will have fallen in 10 hours?

#2 - Solve 1/4  X  2/3.  Draw a representation to show your work.

#3 - You have 4 yards of red duct tape.  You need 1/5 of a yard to make a duct tape flower.  How many flowers can you make?

#4 - Solve and draw a representation:  1/3 divided by 4.

 SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK YOUR ANSWERS!

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#1  -  22 1/2 inches

#2 - 2/12 (or 1/6!)

#3 - 20 flowers

Oops! Sorry...this turned out upside down.... 

#4 -  1/12

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Homework

ELA: 
     Read at least 15 minutes
     Keep practicing your Unit 4 Spelling Words! Quiz on the first 10 words is this Friday. (The list can be found here.)
    
Math: 
      Review for Unit 4, Part 2 Test on tomorrow**

Today in Class...Tuesday, February 4th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with fractions.
... draft an introduction & conclusion. 
... include text features in my writing.

Agenda (Day 4 - Music & Band)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - Vocabulary
• Music (8:00-8:45)
• Writing (8:45-9:45) - Finish Typing & Printing / Conferences
• Language & Reading (9:45 - 11:00)
• 2014 Winter Olympics - mini research project
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Review for Test
  
• Band / Study Hall (1:10 - 1:55) 

Homework

ELA: 
     Read 15 minutes
        Complete second Tic Tac Toe Spelling Assignment
      Finish Vocab for our Warm-up
    
Math: 
      Review for Unit 4, Part 2 Test on tomorrow**

Random Move...

When you add a picture to your document and it moves to some random spot on the page...

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Today in Class...Monday, February 3rd

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with fractions.
... draft an introduction & conclusion. 
... include text features in my writing.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)

• Warm-up (7:35-8:00) - 10 Minute Math Book
• Physical Education (8:00-8:45)
• Writing (8:45-9:45) - Conclusion Ideas / Conferences
• Language & Reading (9:45 - 11:00)
• Unit 4 Spelling Preview - Prefixes
• Non-fiction Reading
• Math (12:10-1:10) -  Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
  
• Introducing Random Acts of Kindness Month (1:10-1:55) 

Homework

ELA: 
     Read 15 minutes
        Complete 1 Tic Tac Toe Spelling Assignment
Math: 
     Finish Pages 98 & 99
     **Start Reviewing for Unit 4, Part 2 Test on Wednesday**

Dividing Fractions

When we discovered that dividing by a fraction was WAY easier than multiplying fractions...

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