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Monday, November 30, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 30th

Today is Day 2. We have Phys. Ed & Library.

I can:
... analyze responses to narrative reading.
... describe everyday uses of fractions, decimals, and percents.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WRITING (8:00 - 8:15) - Thanksgiving Reflection
  • WRITING/READING (8:15 - 10:00) - Scoring Narrative Reponses with a Rubric
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Introducing Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
  • LIBRARY (1:05 - 1:45)

Homework

ELA
   1. Read & write an entry in your journal.
(Use rubric to help guide you!)


MATH

   1. Start collecting real-life examples of fractions, decimals, and percents:

  • Paper, Picture, Object, or Tweet to @MrsAllensClass5

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, November 24th

Today is Day 1. We have Art.

Our goals are:
~ interpret story problems to add and subtract large numbers.

Our Agenda today is:

  • PANCAKE BRUNCH & MOVIE! (8:00 - 9:30
  • READING (9:30 - 10:00
  • ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) Unit 3 Benchmark
  • THANKSGIVING CRAFT (1:05 - 1:45) - 

Homework

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!

Monday, November 23, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 23rd

Today is Day 4. We have Phys. Ed & Chorus.

Our goals are:
~ analyze the theme of a story.
~ interpret story problems to add and subtract large numbers.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WRITING (8:00 - 8:20) - Story Share
  • READING (8:20 - 10:00) - Analyzing Themes
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:05) - Review for Test
  • CHORUS (1:05 - 1:45) - 

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes.

MATH
  1. Review for Unit 3 Test tomorrow

**Pancake Brunch tomorrow.  :-)






Friday, November 20, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Friday, November 20th

Today is Day 3. We have Music.

Our goals are:
~ add realistic dialogue to a personal narrative.
~ interpret story problems to add and subtract large numbers.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WRITING (8:00 - 9:00) - Finish Personal Narratives
  • READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Finish Wonder test / Read-to-Self 
  • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:05) - Subtraction in Story Problems; Subtraction Quiz
  • WIN ("What I Need") Time (1:05 - 1:45) - math, writing, extension, etc...

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes.

MATH
  1. Review for Unit 3 Test on Tuesday

**Pancake Brunch on Tuesday.  :-)






Thursday, November 19, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, November 19th

Today is Day 2. We have a Half Day and therefore no Specials.

Our goals are:
~ include realistic dialogue in a narrative.
~ punctuate dialogue correctly.
~ describe the changes in a character over time.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WRITING (8:00 - 9:00) - Adding dialogue to narratives
  • READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Wonder response / Reading

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes.
   2. Work on reading goals.

MATH
  1. Quiz on subtraction tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, November 18th

Today is Day 1. We have Band & Art.

Our goals are:
~ find evidence in a text to back up ideas.
~ use place value to compare numbers.
~ convert a number from expanded form to standard form.

Our Agenda today is:

  • BAND / 10 MINUTE MATH (8:00 - 9:00)
  • READING (8:45 - 10:00) - Character Traits in Wonder / Read-to-Self 
  • ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:05) - Comparing Place Value; Ordering Numbers, Expanded Form to Standard Form
  • READING (1:05 - 1:45) - cont.

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes.
   2. Work on reading goals.
** Half-Day Tomorrow**





Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, November 17th

Today is Day 4. We have Phys. Ed & Chorus.

Our goals are:
~ revise a narrative to capture a story arc.
~ interpret and solve multi-step addition/subtraction story problems.
~ read and write numbers up to 100,000.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING (8:00 - 8:45) - Re-vision based on how stories tend to go
  • READING (8:45 - 10:00) - Wonder / Read-to-Self 
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:05) -  Reading & Writing Large Numbers Quiz, Adding and subtracting with story problems
  • CHORUS (1:05 - 1:45) 

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes.
   2. Work on reading goals.

MATH
   1. Pages 39 & 40





Monday, November 16, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 16th

Today is Day 3. We have Music & Library.

Our goals are:
~ revise a narrative to capture a story arc.
~ interpret and solve multi-step addition/subtraction story problems.
... draw a picture of a magnet's line of force.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING (8:00 - 8:45) - Re-vision based on how stories tend to go
  • READING (8:45 - 10:00) - Wonder / Read-to-Self 
  • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:15) -  Names of large numbers, Adding and subtracting with story problems
  • LIBRARY (1:15 - 1:45) 

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes.
   2. Write a journal entry.
   3. Work on reading goals.

MATH
   1. Pages 29 & 30
    *Quiz tomorrow on reading/writing large numbers.




Friday, November 13, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Friday, November 13th

Today is Day 3. We have Phys. Ed.

I can:
... use strategies to improve my personal narrative.
... use place value to add and subtract numbers to 10,000.
... draw a picture of a magnet's line of force.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • READING (8:00 - 10:00) - Wonder 
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:15) -  Adding & Subtracting large numbers
  • SCIENCE (1:15 - 1:45) - Quiz

Homework

ELA
   1. Read something awesome!
   2. Work on my reading goals.




Thursday, November 12, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, November 12th

Today is Day 1. We have Art.

I can:
... use strategies to improve my personal narrative.
... use place value to add and subtract numbers to 10,000.
... draw a picture of a magnet's line of force.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING/SOCIAL STUDIES (8:00 - 9:00) - Bringing Crafting Personal Narratives / Social Studies Quiz
  • READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Home of the Brave / Sharing Wonder Responses
  • ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) -  Adding & Subtracting 10,000 using place value; Adding to 1,000
  • SCIENCE (1:05 - 1:45) - Activity: Magnetic Force Fields

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes.
   2. Write a strong response in my journal.

MATH
   1. Page 17



Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, November 10th

Today is Day 4. We have Phys. Ed & Chorus.

I can:
... bring out the theme of my personal narrative.
... recognize the qualities of strong writing about reading.
... subtract numbers from 10,000.
...  add two 3-digit numbers to get to 1,000.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING (8:00 - 9:00) - Bringing out the theme
  • READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Writing about Reading
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Subtracting from 10,000; Adding to 1,000
  • CHORUS (1:05 - 1:45)

Homework

ELA
   1. Finish reading Miranda Section
   2. Write a strong response in my journal.



Monday, November 9, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 9th

Today is Day 3. We have Music & Library.

I can:
... use strategies to boost our personal narrative.
... use tools to assess personal narratives.
... take stock of myself as a reader and set ambitious goals.
...  read and write numbers to 100,000.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING (8:00 - 8:30) - Use a checklist to score writing
  • READING / SCIENCE (8:30 - 9:00) - Magnetism / Kahoot! Review
  • READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Goal Setting / Reading
  • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Unit Preview 
  • LIBRARY (1:05 - 1:45)

Homework

ELA
   1. Read and work on reading goals.

MATH

   1. Unit 3, Page 4


Friday, November 6, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Friday, November 6th

Today is Day 2 . We have Phys. Ed.

Our goals are:
... use strategies to boost our personal narrative.
... use tools to assess personal narratives.
... describe magnetism.
...  find the volume of rectangular prisms.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING (8:00 - 9:00) - Use a checklist to score writing
  • READING / SCIENCE (9:00 - 9:30) - Magnetism Preview
  • READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Read to Self
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Volume Test
  • SOCIAL STUDIES (1:05 - 1:45) - Finish Map Quizzes

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes of your book.



Thursday, November 5, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, November 5th

Today is Day 1.  We have Art.

Our goals are:
... use strategies to boost our personal narrative.
... describe magnetism.
...  find the volume of rectangular prisms.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • WRITING (8:00 - 8:45) - Telling the Story from Inside It
  • READING / SCIENCE (9:00 - 9:30) - Magnetism Preview
  • READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Read to Self
  • ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Volume Review
  • SOCIAL STUDIES (1:05 - 1:45) - Location of South America

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes of your book.

MATH
  1. Study for Volume Test tomorrow


Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, November 4th

Today is Day 4.  We have Band. It is a Half Day.

Our goals are:
... describe what makes a powerful personal narrative.
... collaborate with other to make reading plans.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • BAND (8:00 - 8:45
  • MATH (8:45 - 9:00) - 10 Minute Math
  • READING (9:00 - 9:20)  - Wonder
  • WRITING (9:20 - 10:30) - Personal Narratives

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes of your book.

MATH
  1. Start reviewing for Volume Test on Friday

**Exchange info with your reading partner**







Monday, November 2, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 2nd

Today is Day 3.  We have Music & Library.

Our goals are:
... describe what makes a powerful personal narrative.
... collaborate with others to present learning.
... use strategies to find the volume of non-rectangular shapes.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • READING (8:00 - 8:45) - Reading Sample Personal Narratives
  • WRITING (9:00 - 10:00) - Start a flash draft of a narrative
  • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Volume Strategies
  • LIBRARY (1:05 - 1:45) 

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes of your book.

MATH
  1. Volume HW

SOCIAL STUDIES
  1. Finish Central & South America map

**NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!**
**HALF DAY ON WEDNESDAY - DISMISSAL at 10:30**