Home Contact Me Math Reading Writing Word Study Science Social Studies

Friday, May 29, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Friday, May 29th

Today is Day 3, so we have Phys. Ed AND Bebop With Aesop!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables to represent change in area and perimeter.
... describe how railroads changed the West.
... describe how an invasive species is impacting the ecosystem at Green Lakes.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • SOCIAL STUDIES(8:00 - 8:30ish) - After the Civil War 
  • BEBOP WITH AESOP(8:30 - 9:45ish
  • READING(9:45 - 10:10) - Go over Warm-up; Hatchet
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) - Reading Assessments
  • SCIENCE(11:30 - 12:20- Green Lakes Groups (Research your invasive species)
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:15)
  • SOCIAL STUDIES(1:15 - 1:50) - After the Civil War 

Homework

ELA
   1. Enjoy some time reading.


Thursday, May 28, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, May 28th

Today is Day 2, so we have Music!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables to represent change in area and perimeter.
... address an envelope.
... describe a healthy ecosystem.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • READING(8:00 - 8:40) - Hatchet
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45- Finding perimeter and area of tile rows
  • READING(9:45 - 10:10) - Go over Warm-up; Hatchet
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) - Reading Assessments
  • WRITING(11:30 - 12:20) - Memoir
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:15)
  • SCIENCE(1:15 - 1:50- Green Lakes Groups (Research your invasive species)

Homework

ELA
   1. Snatch a few minutes to read tonight!


CHORUS
   1. Practice!

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, May 27th

Today is Day 1, so we have Band & Phys. Ed!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables to represent change in perimeter.
... address an envelope.
... describe a healthy ecosystem.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • BAND(8:00 - 8:40)
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45- Finding perimeter of tile rows
  • READING(9:45 - 10:10) - Hatchet
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) - Reading Assessments
  • SCIENCE(11:30 - 12:20) - Green Lakes Groups (Research your invasive species)
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:15)
  • READING(1:15 - 1:50) - Hatchet

Homework

ELA
   1. Read something wonderful!

MATH
   1. Finish pages 36 & 37



Monday, May 25, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, May 26th.

Today is Day 4, so we have Art & Chorus!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables and grids to represent the rate of change.
... address an envelope.
... describe a healthy ecosystem.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING(8:00 - 8:40) - Write thank you note final copy / address envelope
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:30- Representing a situation of non constant change
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) - Reading Assessments
  • SCIENCE(11:30 - 12:20) - Green Lakes Groups (Healthy Ecosystems)
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:15)
  • READING(1:15 - 1:50) - Hatchet

Homework

ELA
   1. Read something awesome!

**5th into 6th Grade Information Night @ 7:30 in Cafe
 



Thursday, May 21, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, May 21st

Today is Day 3, so we have Phys. Ed!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables and grids to represent the rate of change.
... address an envelope.
... write a memoir flash draft.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • READING(8:00 - 8:40)- Hatchet
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45- Representing a situation of non constant change
  • READING (9:45 - 10:10- Warm-up review / Hatchet
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • WRITING(11:30 - 12:20) - w/ Mrs. Muller,  Memoir drafting
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:15)
  • WRITING(1:15 - 1:50) - Memoir drafting / reading

Homework

Have a great weekend!
 



Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, May 20th

Today is Day 2, so we have Band & Music!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables and  grids to represent the rate of change.
... address an envelope.
... start a memoir flash draft.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • BAND(8:00 - 8:40)
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45- Representing a situation of non constant change
  • READING (9:45 - 10:10- Hatchet
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) - Reading Assessments
  • WRITING(11:30 - 12:20) - w/ Mrs. Muller,  Memoir drafting
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:15)
  • WRITING(1:15 - 1:50) - Addressing envelope / thank you note

Homework

READING
  1. Dive into a great book!


MATH
  1. Page 21 & 22



Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, May 19th.

Today is Day 1, so we have Phys. Ed!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables and  grids to represent the rate of change.
... find the value of one number (like height) when given another number (like age) when the change is constant.
... start a memoir flash draft.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • READING(8:00 - 8:40) - "Hatchet" preview / start reading
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45- Representing a situation of constant change
  • MISC (9:45 - 10:10- Go over warm-up, Math Unit 6 Test & Weather/Climate Test
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) - Reading Assessments
  • WRITING(11:30 - 12:20) - w/ Mrs. Muller,  Memoir examples, Tips for memoir writing
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:15)
  • READING(1:15 - 1:50) - "Hatchet"

Homework

READING
  1. Enjoy some reading time.
  2. Reading Response # 17 (due tomorrow)


WRITING
  1. Get one good lead ready to start writing memoir tomorrow.



Monday, May 18, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, May 18th

Today is Day 4, so we have Art, Chorus, and Library!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables and  grids to represent the rate of change.
... finding the value of one number (like height) when given another number (like age) when the change is constant.
... describe the characteristics of a memoir.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING(8:00 - 8:30) - Biography Presentations
  • MATH(8:30 - 9:30- Representing a situation of constant change
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) - Reading Assessments
  • WRITING(11:30 - 12:20) - w/ Mrs. Muller What is a Memoir?   Inspiration for writing a memoir.
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:05)
  • LIBRARY(1:10 - 1:50)  - Bio Presentations

Homework

READING
  1. Enjoy some reading time.
  2. Reading Response # 17 (due Wed.)

WRITING
  1. Bring in an object to inspire a memoir.

MATH
  1. Pages 13 & 14








Friday, May 15, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Friday, May 15th

Today is Day 3, so we have Phys. Ed!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables to represent the rate of change.
... plot points on a coordinate grid to represent a situation.
... describe a healthy ecosystem and how factors like people or invasive species might impact the ecosystem's balance.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING(8:00 - 8:40) - Biography Presentations
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45- Unit 8 - Representing growth stories on tables and coordinate grids
  • WRITING(9:45 - 10:10- Grammar Warm-up / Bio Presentations
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • SCIENCE(11:30 - 12:20) - Weather Test
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:05)
  • WRITING(1:10 - 1:50)  - Bio Presentations

Homework

READING
  1. Find a comfy spot to read!


MATH








Thursday, May 14, 2015

Good morning! It's Thursday, May 14th

Today is Day 2, so we have Music!

Some of our goals today are:
... use tables to represent the rate of change.
... plot points on a coordinate grid to represent a situation.
... describe a healthy ecosystem and how factors like people or invasive species might impact the ecosystem's balance.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING(8:00 - 8:40) - Biography Paper Share / Presentations
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45- Unit 8 - Representing growth stories on tables and coordinate grids
  • WRITING(11:30 - 12:20- Grammar Warm-up / Bio Presentations
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • WRITING(11:30 - 12:20) - Thank you notes to the Green Lakes State Park staff
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:05)
  • WRITING(1:10 - 1:50)  - Bio Presentations

Homework

READING
  1. Find a cozy spot to read
  2. Prepare for Biography Presentation tomorrow ("Top Ten Facts about.....")
  3. Bring in Thank You card w/ envelope and a stamp.

MATH
 1. Pages 3 & 4


**Formal Friday tomorrow (50 cents to participate)




Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Good morning! It's Wednesday, May 13th

Today is our Green Lake Field Trip!

Some of our goals today are:
... learning more about the ecosystem at Green Lakes.
... discovering invasive species and how they impact the balance of the ecosystem.
... noticing how people are impact Green Lakes in positive and negative ways.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • BAND(8:00 - 8:40) 
  • GREEN LAKES TRIP!(9:00 - 1:00) 
  • GREEN LAKES REFLECTION(1:00 - 1:50)

Homework

READING
  1. Get warm and cozy up with a great book.
  2. Prepare for Biography Presentation on Thursday or Friday ("Top Ten Facts about.....")


**Wear Orange tomorrow (50 cents to participate)
**Do a Tick Check tonight!  Shower and wash/dry clothes.




Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Good morning! Today in Tuesday, May 12th

Today is Day 4, so we have Art & Chorus!

Some of our goals today are:
... getting better at converting measurements.
... adding text features using Microsoft Word.
... including correct citations in our research paper.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING(8:00 - 9:30) - Finish Biography / Preparing Presentation
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • MATH(11:30 - 12:20) - Unit 6, Part 2 Test
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:05)
  • WRITING(1:10 - 1:50)  - Share Biography Reports

Homework

READING
  1. Curl up with a great book.
  2. Prepare for Biography Presentation on Thursday or Friday ("Top Ten Facts about.....")


**Field Trip tomorrow - bring lunch, dress for the weather
**Favorite Team Wednesday (50 cents to participate)
**Bio Reports on Thursday & Friday




Monday, May 11, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, May 11th

Today is Day 3, so we have Phys. Ed & Library!

Some of our goals today are:
... getting better at converting measurements.
... adding text features using Microsoft Word.
... including correct citations in our research paper.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP, JOBS &ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING(8:00 - 10:10) - Biography Report Typing / Conferences
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • MATH(11:30 - 12:20) - Review for Test tomorrow
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:05)
  • LIBRARY (1:10 - 1:50

Homework

READING
  1. Read something "yummy"!

MATH
  1. Review for Unit 6, Part 2 Test tomorrow (Review Sheet C)

**Twin Tuesday tomorrow (50 cents to participate)
**Bio Reports on Thursday & Friday




Friday, May 8, 2015

Today in Class: Friday, May 8th

Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with decimals.
... gather and organize research about a topic.
... explain the causes and effects of extreme weather.

Agenda (Day 2 - Music)

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING(8:00 - 8:40) - Biography Report Typing
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45) - Converting Units of Measurement by Dividing and Multiplying with Decimals
  • WRITING(9:45 - 10:10) - Warm-up ReviewBiography Report Typing
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • WRITING (11:30 - 12:20- Biography Report - Rough Drafts
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:10)
  • WRITING (1:15 - 1:50) - Bio Reports Typing

Homework

READING
  1. Read something "delicious"!
  2. Work on Biography Bottle

MATH
  1. Finish pages 91-93
  2. Review for Unit 6 Test on Tuesday

**Mix & Match Day on Monday (50 cents to participate)




Thursday, May 7, 2015

Today in Class: Thursday, May 7th

Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with decimals.
... gather and organize research about a topic.
... explain the causes and effects of extreme weather.

Agenda (Day 1 - Phys. Ed)

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • SCIENCE(8:00 - 8:40) - Extreme Weather Group Presentations
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45) - Converting Units of Measurement by Dividing and Multiplying with Decimals
  • **9:00 - Pictures
  • SCIENCE(9:45 - 10:10) - Extreme Weather Group Presentations
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • WRITING (11:30 - 12:20- Biography Report - Rough Drafts
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:10)
  • WRITING (1:15 - 1:50) - Bio Reports Typing

Homework

READING
  1. Have fun reading!
  2. Work on Biography Bottle

MATH
  1. Page 89

**Get Green Lakes Permission Slip Signed!




Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Today in Class: Wednesday, May 6th

Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with decimals.
... gather and organize research about a topic.
... explain the causes and effects of extreme weather.

Agenda (Day 4 - Band, Art & Chorus)

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • BAND(8:00 - 8:40) 
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:30) - Dividing with Decimals
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • WRITING (11:30 - 12:20- Biography Report - Rough Drafts
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:10)
  • SCIENCE (1:15 - 1:50) - Extreme Weather Group Presentations

Homework

READING
  1. Have fun reading!
  2. Work on Biography Bottle

MATH
  1. Page 86

**5th Grade Moving Up Pictures TOMORROW!!
**Get Green Lakes Permission Slip Signed!




Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Today in Class: Tuesday, May 5th

Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with decimals.
... gather and organize research about a topic.
... explain the causes and effects of extreme weather.

Agenda (Day 3 - Phys. Ed)

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • BOOK FAIR/SCIENCE(8:00 - 8:45) - Extreme Weather Presentations
  • MATH(8:45 - 9:45) - Dividing with Decimals
  • SCIENCE(9:45 - 10:10) - Extreme Weather Group Presentations
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • WRITING (11:30 - 12:20- Biography Report - Rough Drafts
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:10)
  • SCIENCE (1:10 - 1:50) - Extreme Weather Group Presentations

Homework

READING
  1. Have fun reading!
  2. Work on Biography Bottle




Monday, May 4, 2015

Today in Class: Monday, May 4th

Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with decimals.
... gather and organize research about a topic.
... explain the causes and effects of extreme weather.

Agenda (Day 2 - Music & Library)

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • SCIENCE(8:00 - 8:45) - Extreme Weather Presentation Prep
  • PBIS ASSEMBLY(8:45 - 9:30ish)
  • SCIENCE(9:30 - 10:10) - Extreme Weather Group Presentations
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • ELA/WRITING (11:30 - 12:20- Biography Report - Rough Drafts
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:10)
  • LIBRARY (1:10 - 1:50

Homework

READING
  1. Have fun reading!
  2. Work on Biography Bottle

BOOK FAIR TOMORROW MORNING!



Friday, May 1, 2015

Today in Class: Friday, May 1st

Learning Goals: I can...
... multiply and divide with decimals.
... gather and organize research about a topic.
... explain the causes and effects of extreme weather.

Agenda (Day 1 - Band & Phys. Ed)

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • SCIENCE(8:00 - 8:45) - Extreme Weather Group Project
  • MATH (8:45 - 9:45- Dividing Decimals Strategies
  • SCIENCE(9:45 - 10:10) - Extreme Weather Group Project
  • READING GROUPS(11:00 - 11:30) 
  • ELA/WRITING (11:30 - 12:20- Biography Report - Rough Drafts
  • LUNCH & RECESS(12:25 - 1:15)
  • SCIENCE (1:15 - 1:50) - Extreme Weather Group Project

Homework

READING
  1. Work on Biography Bottle

**Wear Blue "Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow" Shirt on Monday

**Wear