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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)







Sunday, November 16, 2014

Today in Class: Monday, November 17th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... describe the setting of a story and explain how it impacts the plot.
... read, write, add, and subtract numbers to 100,000.
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 4 - Art, Chorus & Library)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Social Studies(8:00 -8:40) - Events leading to the Westward Expansion / America, the History of US Video
  • Math (8:45 - 9:30) adding & subtracting large numbers in story problems
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
  • Writing/Literacy (11:30 - 12:20) - Paragraphing Practice; Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Library (1:15 -1:50)

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

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







Friday, November 14, 2014

Today in Class: Friday, November 14th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... describe the setting of a story and explain how it impacts the plot.
... read, write, add, and subtract numbers to 100,000.
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Morning Meeting Assembly / Social Studies(8:00 -8:40) - Events leading to the Westward Expansion / America, the History of US Video
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) adding & subtracting large numbers in story problems
  • Reading (9:45- 10:15) - Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
  • Science (11:30 - 12:20) - Viewing the Magnetic lines of force
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Social Studies(1:15 -1:55) - Events leading to the Westward Expansion / America, the History of US Video

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

**November Scholastic orders due Monday**






Thursday, November 13, 2014

Today in Class: Thursday, November 13th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... describe the setting of a story and explain how it impacts the plot.
... 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 - Music)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Social Studies(8:00 -8:40) - Events leading to the Westward Expansion / America, the History of US Video
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) adding & subtracting large numbers in a story problem
  • Reading (9:45- 10:15) - Read & Discuss Wonder
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
  • Literacy / Writing (11:30 - 12:20) - Wonder Reflection / Analyzing perspectives: In the novel Wonder, August and his sister Olivia experience the same events from their own point of view.  Describe how their perspectives are different from each other.
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Science (1:20- 1:50) - Viewing the Magnetic lines of force

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read at least 20 minutes
   2. Finish August & Via's Perspectives paragraph 
**Weekly HW Page due tomorrow** 
**Wear Blue "Learnes Today, Leaders Tomorrow T-Shirt**


MATH
   1. Pages 48 & 49





Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Today in Class: Wednesday, November 12th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... describe the setting of a story and explain how it impacts the plot.
... 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 - Band & Phys. Ed)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • Band/Study Hall (8:00 -8:40)
  • Math (8:45 - 9:45) adding & subtracting large numbers in a story problem
  • Social Studies (9:45- 10:15) - The Louisiana Purchase
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
  • Literacy / Writing (11:30 - 12:20) - Wonder Reflection / Via's challanges
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Reading (1:20- 1:50) - Read & Discuss Wonder

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read 20 minutes
   2. Reading Response Letter #6 due Thursday, November 13th
   3. Finish Via's Challenges paragraph 


MATH
   1. Page 33





Sunday, November 9, 2014

Today in Class: Monday, November 10th

Weekly Learning Goals: I can...
... spell and define words with Greek word parts.
... describe the setting of a story and explain how it impacts the plot.
... read, write, add, and subtract numbers to 100,000.
... write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 4 - Chorus & Art)

  • Warm-up & Announcements (7:35-8:00)
  • End-of-the-Marking Period CatchUp (8:00 -8:40) - A time for students to make up any owed work
  • Math (8:45 - 9:30) adding & subtracting large numbers in a story problem
  • Reading Groups (11:00 - 11:30)
  • Literacy / Writing (11:30 - 12:20) - "Annie" Reflection / The impact of Setting
  • Lunch & Recess (12:25 - 1:15)
  • Library (1:20- 1:50) 

Homework

ELA 
   1. Read 20 minutes
   2. Reading Response Letter #6 due Thursday, November 13th


MATH
   1. Page 29 & 30

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