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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, December 23rd

Today is Day 3.  We have Music.

Our goals:
... relax and enjoy our time together!

Our Agenda today is:

  • BAND(8:00 - 8:40
  • WINTER CRAFTS / GAMES(8:40 - 10:00
  • MUSIC(10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • ARTHUR'S CHRISTMAS (12:00 - 1:45) 

Homework

Have a wonderful holiday break!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, December 22nd

Today is Day 2.  We have Phys. Ed.

Our goals:
... use a clock to solve fraction problems.
... find the fraction of a whole number.
... describe the geography, politics, economics, and culture of the ancient Mayan civilization.

Our Agenda today is:

  • HOLIDAY / WINTER CRAFTS(8:00 - 10:00
  • PHYS. ED(10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • SOCIAL STUDIES (12:00 - 12:25) - Ancient Maya Quiz
  • MATH (12:25 - 1:45) - Rock Around the Clock Game/ Fraction Story Problems

Homework

ELA
   1. Enjoy some reading time!

Monday, December 21, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, December 21st

Today is Day 1.  We have Art & Library.

Our goals:
... use a clock to solve fraction problems.
... find the fraction of a whole number.
... describe the geography, politics, economics, and culture of the ancient Mayan civilization.

Our Agenda today is:

  • SIGN OF THE BEAVER MOVIE(8:15 - 10:00
  • ART(10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • SOCIAL STUDIES (12:00 - 1:15) - Ancient Maya Review
  • MATH (1:15 - 1:00) - Fractions on the Clock / Finding Fractions of a Whole
  • LIBRARY(1:00 - 1:45

Homework

ELA
   1. Enjoy some reading time!

** Bring in old crayons.  :-)

Friday, December 18, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Friday, December 18th

Today is Day 4.  We have Phys. Ed.

Our goals:
... think analytically about our reading.
... use a clock to solve fraction problems
... describe the geography, politics, economics, and culture of the ancient Mayan civilization.

Our Agenda today is:

  • SOCIAL STUDIES(8:00 - 8:50) Ancient Maya Videos /Finish progress report conferences
  • READING (9:00 - 10:00) Malala the Powerful Quiz
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Fractions on the Clock
  • W.I.N Time(1:00 - 1:45

Homework

ELA
   1. Enjoy some reading time!

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, December 17th

Today is Day 3.  We have Music.

Our goals:
... think analytically about our reading.
... solve word problems with fractions and percents.
... order and compare fractions.
... describe the ancient Mayan civilization.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WRITING(8:00 - 8:50) Finish progress reflections
  • READING (9:00 - 10:00) Writing analytic responses
  • MUSIC(10:05 - 10:45/) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Word problems with fractions / Fractions of a Whole Number
  • READING/ SOCIAL STUDIES(1:00 - 1:45Ancient Mayan Civilizations

Homework

Have a great concert tonight!

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, December 16th

Today is Day 2.  We have Band & Chorus Rehearsal.

Our goals:
... think analytically about our reading.
... solve word problems with fractions and percents.
... order and compare fractions.
... describe the ancient Mayan civilization.

Our Agenda today is:

  • BAND (8:00 - 8:40
  • READING/ SOCIAL STUDIES(8:45 - 9:20Ancient Mayan Civilizations
  • CHORUS REHEARSAL (9:20 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Word problems with fractions / Fractions of a Whole Number
  • PROGRESS REFLECTION (1:05 - 1:45) 

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes 

MATH
   1. Study M10 for retake tomorrow

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, December 15th

Today is Day 1.  We have Art.

Our goals:
... think analytically about our reading.
... solve word problems with fractions and percents.
... order and compare fractions.
... describe the ancient Mayan civilization.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WRITING(8:00 - 8:45) Finalize Research Report / Self-assess
  • READING(8:50 - 10:00Thinking and reading Analytically
  • ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Word problems with fractions / Fractions of a Whole Number
  • SOCIAL STUDIES (1:05 - 1:45) - Mayan Civilization

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes 
   2. Write an analytic entry

MATH
   1. Study M10 for retake on Thurs

Monday, December 14, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, December 14th

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

Our goals:
... think analytically about our reading.
... solve word problems with fractions and percents.
... order and compare fractions.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WRITING(8:00 - 8:45) Finalize Research Report / Self-assess
  • READING(8:50 - 10:00Thinking and reading Analytically
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Word problems with fractions / Ordering Fractions
  • CHORUS (1:05 - 1:45)

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes 
   2. Write an analytic entry

MATH
   1. Page 31 & 32








Friday, December 11, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Friday, December 11th

Today is Day 3. We have Music

Our goals are:
~ organize information into a research report with subheadings and text features.
~ compare and order fractions.

Our Agenda today is:

  • READING / WRITING(8:00 - 8:30) - Our Reading Lives Book Display
  • SCIENCE / WRITING(8:30 - 9:30- Electromagnetism Research Report
  • READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Read to Self
  • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) -  Comparing & Ordering Fractions: Fraction Quiz
  • SCIENCE / WRITING(1:00 - 1:45- Electromagnetism Research Report

Homework

ELA
   1. Enjoy your reading this weekend!




Thursday, December 10, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, December 10th

Today is Day 2. We have Phy. Ed.

Our goals are:
~ organize information into a research report with subheadings and text features.
~ compare and order fractions.
~ consider the perspective and its effects on the story.

Our Agenda today is:

  • SCIENCE / WRITING(8:00 - 9:30) - Electromagnetism Research Report
  • 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) -  Comparing & Ordering Fractions 
  • HOLIDAY SHOP (1:00 - 1:30)
  • READING (1:30 - 1:45) - "Home of the Brave"

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes

MATH

   1. Study M10 for Quiz tomorrow



Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, December 9th

Today is Day 1. We have Band & Art.

Our goals are:
~ organize information into a research report with subheadings and text features.
~ compare and order fractions.
~ consider the perspective and its effects on the story.

Our Agenda today is:

  • BAND / 10-Minute Math (8:00 - 9:00
  • READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Reading Response Samples 7 Reflection / Read-to-Self / Conferences
  • ART. (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:15) -  Comparing & Ordering Fractions 
  • SCIENCE / WRITING (1:05 - 1:45) - Electromagnetism Research Report

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes / write an entry

MATH

   1. Page 23 & 24
   2. Study M10 (Quiz on Friday)  


**Holiday Sop Tomorrow!



Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, December 8th

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

Our goals are:
~ organize information into a research report with subheadings and text features.
~ understand fraction / percent equivalents.
~ consider the perspective and its effects on the story

Our Agenda today is:

  • CHORUS (8:00 - 8:40
  • READING (8:50 - 10:00) - "The Monster in the Cave" / Read to Self
  • PHYS. ED. (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:15) -  Fraction / Percent Equivalents
  • SCIENCE / WRITING (1:05 - 1:45) - Electromagnetism Research Report

Homework

ELA
   1. Read at least 20 minutes / write an entry

MATH

   1. Page  19


**Book Orders due tomorrow!



Monday, December 7, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Monday, December 7th

Today is Day 3. We have Music & Library.

Our goals are:
~ gather and organize information about electromagnets and energy flow.
~ understand fraction / percent equivalents.
... consider the perspective and its effects on the story

Our Agenda today is:

  • SCIENCE / WRITING (8:00 - 8:45) - Finish notes / organize info to start drafting a report
  • READING (8:45 - 10:00) - Home of the Brave / Considering Perspectives
  • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:15) -  Understanding 1/2, Equivalents
  • LIBRARY (1:05 - 1:45) 

Homework

ELA
   1. Read and write a response

MATH

   1. Review fraction/percent equivalents (M10 / Packet)
**Quiz on Friday (3M10)

SCIENCE
   1. Finish Electromagnetism Notes

**Book Orders due Wednesday!



Friday, December 4, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Friday, December 4th

Today is Day 2. We have Phys. Ed.

Our goals are:
~ collaborate to build a buzzer with an electromagnet.
~ understand fraction / percent equivalents.
... write more thoughtful reading responses.

Our Agenda today is:

  • SCIENCE (8:00 - 8:45) - Finish Buzzer
  • READING (8:45 - 10:00) - Home of the Brave / Lifting the Level of Reading Responses
  • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:15) -  Fractions & Percents
  • W.I.N (1:05 - 1:45) 

Homework

ELA
   1. Read!
**Book Orders due Tuesday, Dec 9th



Thursday, December 3, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, December 3rd

Today is Day 1. We have Art.

I can:
... read with extra alertness - noticing more.
... identify fraction / percent equivalents
... work collaboratively with a partner to make an electromagnet.

Our Agenda today is:

  • SCIENCE (8:00 - 8:30) - Forms of energy
  • READING (8:30 - 9:30) - Developing Ideas
  • ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Finding fraction / percent equivalents 
  • SCIENCE (1:05 - 1:45) - Creating an electromagnet buzzer

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes.
   2. Write an entry.



MATH
   1. Pages 13 & 14


Continue collecting real-life examples of fractions, decimals, and percents:

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

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, December 2nd

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

I can:
... read with extra alertness - noticing more.
... use fractions to describe parts of a whole.
... work collaboratively with a partner to make an electromagnet.

Our Agenda today is:

  • BAND / 10 MINUTE MATH (8:00 - 9:00) - Mini Research
  • SCIENCE (9:00 - 9:30) - Making an electromagnet
  • PHYS. ED. (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Fractions as part of a whole
  • SCIENCE (1:05 - 1:45) - Creating an electromagnet

Homework

ELA
   1. Read 20+ minutes.



MATH
   1. Page 11 & 12


Continue collecting real-life examples of fractions, decimals, and percents:

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

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, December 1st

Today is Day 3. We have Music.

I can:
... read with extra alertness - noticing more.
... gather and organize information about magnetism.
... use fractions to describe parts of a whole.
... work collaboratively with a partner to make an electromagnet.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WRITING (8:00 - 8:45) - Mini Research
  • READING (8:45 - 10:00) - Reading with extra alertness
  • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
  • RECESS & LUNCH (11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Fractions as part of a whole
  • SCIENCE (1:05 - 1:45) - Creating an electromagnet

Homework

ELA
   1. Read & write an entry in your journal.
(see Homework sheet)


MATH
   1. Page 7


Continue collecting real-life examples of fractions, decimals, and percents:

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