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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 31st

Today is a Day 2. We have Phys. Ed & an Assembly for the Mayor's Retirement.

Our goals:
  • I can write a well-organized argumentative essay.
  • I can name the main idea of a part of nonfiction.
  • I can round decimals.

Our Agenda today is:

WRITING (8:00 - 8:20) - Argumentative Writing Reflection
WRITING (8:20 - 9:30) - Argumentative Writing Rotation Practice
READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Nonfiction / Conferences
PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Rounding Decimals
ASSEMBLY (1:05 - 1:45ish) 

    Homework


    Language Arts:
       1. Read 20+ minutes

    Math:

       1.  10 Minute Math Pages 15, 16, 17 (due tomorrow)
       2.   Rounding Decimals Worksheet





    Wednesday, March 30, 2016

    Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, March 30th


    Today is Day 1. We have..... a HALF DAY!

    Our goals:
    • I can write a clear thesis statement.
    • I can write a well-organized argumentative essay.
    • I can name the main idea of a part of nonfiction.

    Our Agenda today is:

    WRITING (8:00 - 9:30) - Argumentative Writing
    READING (9:30 - 10:15ish) - Nonfiction / Conferences

      Homework


      Language Arts:
         1. Read 20+ minutes
         2. Finish argumentative essay (due tomorrow)

      Math:

         1. 10 Minute Math Pages 15, 16, 17 (due Friday)




      Tuesday, March 29, 2016

      Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, March 29th

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

      Our goals:
      • I can write a clear thesis statement.
      • I can write a well-organized argumentative essay.
      • I can name the main idea of a part of nonfiction.
      • I can compare and order decimals.

      Our Agenda today is:

      WRITING (8:00 - 9:30) - Argumentative Writing  Rotations (Writing Thesis Statements)
      READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Nonfiction / Conferences
      PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
      RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
      MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Tips for Ordering Decimals, Decimals Between Game
      CHORUS (1:05 - 1:45) 

        Homework


        Language Arts:
           1. Read 20+ minutes
           2. Finish argumentative essay (due Thursday)
        (Boxes & Bullets organizer due tomorrow)


        Math:

           1. 10 Minute Math Pages 15, 16, 17 (due Friday)

        **Half Day Tomorrow (10:30 ish Dismissal)




        Monday, March 28, 2016

        Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 28th

        Today is Day 3. We have Music & Library.

        Our goals:
        • I find arguments for and against an issue.
        • I can write a clear thesis statement.
        • I can compare and order decimals.

        Our Agenda today is:

        SCIENCE (8:00 - 8:20) - Plant Packaging Round up / Self-assessment
        WRITING (8:20 - 9:30) - Argumentative Writing  Rotations
        READING (9:30 - 10:00) 
        MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
        RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
        MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Tips for Ordering Decimals, Decimals Between Game
        LIBRARY (1:05 - 1:45) 

          Homework


          Language Arts:
             1. Read 20+ minutes.

          Math:
             1. Pages 21 & 22
             2. 10 Minute Math Pages 15, 16, 17 (due Friday)




          Thursday, March 24, 2016

          Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 24th

          Today is Day 2. We have Phys. Ed.

          Our goals:
          • I can identify the main idea of a section of nonfiction text.
          • I can identify and write decimals in the tenths and hundredths.
          • I can add specific details to support my opinion in Argumentative Writing.

          Our Agenda today is:

          WRITING (8:00 - 8:40) - Self-assessment / Walk about
          SCIENCE (8:40 - 9:30) - Revise plant packaging design
          READING (9:30 - 10:00) 
          PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
          RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
          HATCHET MOVIE (12:00 - 1:45) 

            Homework


            Enjoy your extra time to read!


            Wednesday, March 23, 2016

            Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, March 23rd

            Today is Day 1. We have Band & Art.

            Our goals:
            • I can identify the main idea of a section of nonfiction text.
            • I can identify and write decimals in the tenths and hundredths.
            • I can add specific details to support my opinion in Argumentative Writing.

            Our Agenda today is:

            BAND (8:00 - 8:40)
            WRITING (8:40 - 9:30) - Adding details to Argumentative Writing
            ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
            RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
            MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Ordering Decimals
            READING / WRITING (1:05 - 1:45) -  Debate / Thesis Practice

              Homework

              Language Arts
                 1. Read 20+ minutes.

              Math

                1. 10 Minute Math Booklet, pages 12, 13, 14 (due tomorrow)
                2. Page 19

              Tuesday, March 22, 2016

              Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, March 22nd

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

              Our goals:
              • I can create a plant package to meet the needs of a plant and a consumer.
              • I can identify the main idea of a section of nonfiction text.
              • I can identify and write decimals in the tenths and hundredths.
              • I can add specific details to support my opinion in Argumentative Writing.

              Our Agenda today is:

              MATH (8:00 - 9:00) - Decimals
              WRITING (9:00 - 10:00) - Adding details to Argumentative Writing
              PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
              RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
              SCIENCE (12:00 - 1:00) - Plant Packaging
              CHORUS (1:05 - 1:45) 

                Homework

                Language Arts
                   1. Read 20+ minutes.

                Math

                  1. 10 Minute Math Booklet, pages 12, 13, 14 (due Thursday)
                  2. Page 13 & 14

                Monday, March 21, 2016

                Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 21st

                Today is Day 3. We have Music & Library.

                Our goals:
                • I can create a plant package to meet the needs of a plant and a consumer.
                • I can identify the main idea of a section of nonfiction text.
                • I can identify and write decimals in the tenths and hundredths.

                Our Agenda today is:


                SCIENCE (8:00 - 9:00) - Plant Packaging
                READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Nonfiction reading / conferences
                MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
                RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Decimals
                LIBRARY (1:05 - 1:45) 

                  Homework

                  Language Arts
                     1. Read 20+ minutes.

                  Math
                    1. Page 5 & 6
                    2. 10 Minutes Math Booklet, pages 12, 13, 14 (due Friday)

                  Friday, March 18, 2016

                  Good Morning! Today is Friday, March 18th

                  Today is Day 2. We have Phys. Ed.

                  Our goals:
                  • I can imagine and plan a plant package to meet the needs of a plant and a consumer.
                  • I can identify and write decimals in the tenths and hundredths.

                  Our Agenda today is:


                  SCIENCE (8:00 - 9:00) - Plant Packaging
                  WRITING (9:00 - 9:30) - Argumentative Writing
                  READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Nonfiction reading
                  PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
                  RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                  MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Decimals
                  W.I.N Time (1:05 - 1:45) 

                    Homework

                    Language Arts
                       1. Enjoy your reading time!

                    Thursday, March 17, 2016

                    Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 17th

                    Today is Day 1. We have Art.
                    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

                    Our goals:
                    • I can identify the properties of package materials.
                    • I can solve equations using multiplication and long division.

                    Our Agenda today is:


                    SCIENCE (8:00 - 9:30) - Plant Packaging
                    READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Nonfiction reading
                    ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
                    RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                    MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Unit 7 Benchmark
                    WRITING (1:05 - 1:45) - Argumentative Flash Draft

                      Homework

                      Language Arts
                         1. Read 20+ minutes

                      SCIENCE

                        1. Imagine possible plant package designs.

                      * Book Orders due tomorrow!
                      * SU Day Tomorrow!



                      Wednesday, March 16, 2016

                      Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, March 16th

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

                      Our goals:
                      • I can identify the needed functions of a plant package.
                      • I can solve equations using multiplication and long division.

                      Our Agenda today is:

                      ASSEMBLY (8:00 - 8:30) 
                      SCIENCE (8:30 - 9:30) - Plant Packaging
                      READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Nonfiction reading
                      PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
                      RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                      MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Review for Benchmark
                      CHORUS (1:05 - 1:45) 

                        Homework

                        Language Arts
                           1. Read 20+ minutes

                        MATH
                          1. Study for Unit 7 Test on Thursday, March 17th

                        * Book Orders due Friday, March 18th
                        * Wear Green Tomorrow



                        Tuesday, March 15, 2016

                        Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, March 15th

                        Today is Day 3.  
                        We are going to see Music Man at the High School!.

                        Our goals:
                        • I can write a position statement.
                        • I can write an argumentative essay by organizing my evidence into three body paragraphs.
                        • I can solve equations using multiplication and long division.
                        • I write a thoughtful thank you letter.

                        Our Agenda today is:

                        WRITING (8:00 - 8:45) - Argument Flash Draft
                        MUSIC MAN @ H.S. (8:45 - 10:30ish) 
                        RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                        MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Review for Benchmark
                        WRITING (1:00 - 1:45) - Thank you letter

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes
                             2. Practice reading aloud a speech.

                          MATH
                            1. Study for Unit 7 Test on Thursday, March 17th

                          * Book Orders due Friday, March 18th
                          * No Band tomorrow (Jump Rope Assembly)
                          * Hat Day tomorrow ($1 donation)



                          Monday, March 14, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 14th.

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

                          Our goals:

                          • I can gather evidence to help me think through all sides of an argument.
                          • I can solve equations using long division.
                          • I can identify text features, text structure, and main idea in nonfiction.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          WRITING (8:00 - 8:45) - Composing Arguments
                          READING (8:45 - 9:30) - How Main Idea Gets Complex
                          READING (9:30 - 10:00) Nonfiction Read to Self
                          PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45)
                          RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Long Division Practice
                          LIBRARY (1:00 - 1:45) 

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes
                             2. Practice reading aloud a speech.
                             3. Continue gathering notes for/against chocolate milk in schools.

                          MATH
                          ** Unit 7 Test on Thursday, March 17th

                          **Book Orders due Friday, March 18th



                          Friday, March 11, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Friday, March 11th

                          Today is Day 1.  We have Art.

                          Our goals:
                          I identify and explain the functions of a package.
                          I can use the U.S. Algorithm to multiply and divide.
                          I know some ways that complex nonfiction gets hard.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • SCIENCE (8:00 - 8:45) - Package Redesigning
                          • READING (8:45 - 9:30) - How Main Idea Gets Complex
                          • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Nonfiction Read to Self
                          • ART (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Nonfiction Read to Self
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Long Division 
                          • CHORUS (1:00 - 1:45) 

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes
                             2. Practice reading aloud a speech.


                          **Book Orders due Friday, March 18th


                          Thursday, March 10, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 10th

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

                          Our goals:
                          I identify and explain the functions of a package.
                          I can use the U.S. Algorithm to multiply and divide.
                          I know what to pay attention to when reading nonfiction.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • SCIENCE (8:00 - 9:00) - Package Engineers
                          • SCIENCE (9:00 - 9:30) Learning Fair Presentations
                          • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Nonfiction Read to Self
                          • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Long Division Word Problems
                          • CHORUS (1:00 - 1:45) 

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes
                             2. Study for Greek & Latin Roots Unit 5 Quiz tomorrow


                          MATH
                             1. 10 Minute Math Book: Pages 9, 10, 11 
                             2. Page 35

                          **Book Orders due Friday, March 18th


                          Wednesday, March 9, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, March 9th

                          Today is Day 3.  We have Band & Music.

                          Our goals:
                          I identify and explain the functions of a package.
                          I can use the U.S. Algorithm to multiply and divide.
                          I know what to pay attention to when reading nonfiction.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • BAND (8:00 - 8:40) Learning Fair Presentations
                          • SCIENCE (8:40 - 9:30) Package Engineers
                          • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Nonfiction Read to Self
                          • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - US Algorithm Division
                          • SCIENCE (1:00 - 1:45) - Package Engineers

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes
                             2. Greek & Latin Roots Unit 5 Quiz on Friday


                          MATH
                             1. 10 Minute Math Book: Pages 9, 10, 11 (due Friday)
                             2. Page 29

                          **Book Orders due Friday


                          Tuesday, March 8, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, March 8th.


                          Today is Day 2.  We have Phys. Ed.

                          Our goals:
                          I can explain the steps of my science project.
                          I can listen attentively to a speaker.
                          I can use the U.S. Algorithm to multiply.
                          I know what to pay attention to when reading nonfiction.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • SCIENCE (8:00 - 9:30) Learning Fair Presentations
                          • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Scoring Nonfiction PreAssessments / Read to Self
                          • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - US Algorithm Multiplication
                          • SCIENCE (1:00 - 1:45) - Engineering Design Process

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes


                          MATH
                             1. 10 Minute Math Book: Pages 9, 10, 11 (due Friday)

                          *Bring in clean, empty 2-liter plastic bottles.


                          Monday, March 7, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 7th

                          Today is Day 1.  We have Art & Library.

                          Our goals:
                          I can quickly estimate the product of two large numbers.
                          I can use the U.S. Algorithm to multiply.
                          I know what to pay attention to when reading nonfiction.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • SCIENCE (8:00 - 8:40) Learning Fair Conferences / Engineering Process
                          • READING (8:45 - 10:00) Scoring Nonfiction PreAssessments
                          • ART (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - US Algorithm Multiplication
                          • LIBRARY (1:00 - 1:45) 

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes


                          SCIENCE
                             1. Finish Learning Fair Project by tomorrow

                          *Bring in clean, empty 2-liter plastic bottles.


                          Friday, March 4, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Friday, March 4th

                          Today is Day 4.  We have Phys. Ed.

                          Our goals:
                          I can quickly estimate the product of two large numbers.
                          I can use the U.S. Algorithm to multiply.
                          I know what to pay attention to when reading nonfiction.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • SCIENCE (8:00 - 8:40) "A Gift from Fadil" 
                          • READING (8:45 - 10:00) Nonfiction
                          • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Estimation, Multiplication
                          • SCIENCE (1:00 - 1:45) Learning Fair - Presentation Boards / Conferences

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes


                          SCIENCE
                             1. Finish Learning Fair Project by Tuesday

                          *Bring in clean, empty 2-liter plastic bottles.


                          Thursday, March 3, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 3rd

                          Today is Day 3.  We have Music.

                          Our goals:
                          I can find equivalent division equations.
                          I can use the U.S. Algorithm to multiply.
                          I know what to pay attention to when reading nonfiction.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • SCIENCE (8:00 - 8:40) "A Gift from Fadil"
                          • READING (8:45 - 10:00) Nonfiction
                          • MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:45) - Equivalent Division Problems ; Multiplication

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes


                          SCIENCE
                             1. Work on Learning Fair Project
                             2. Page 12 Check-in tomorrow (or Monday)

                          *Bring in clean, empty 2-liter plastic bottles.


                          Wednesday, March 2, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, March 2nd

                          Today is Day 2.  We have Band & Phys. Ed.
                          Happy Read Across America Day!

                          Our goals:
                          I can find equivalent division equations.
                          I know what technologies are and who designs them.
                          I can write clear plans and procedures for an experiment.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • BAND (8:00 - 8:40) 
                          • READING (8:45 - 10:00)
                          • PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Equivalent Division Problems
                          • READING (1:00 - 1:45) 

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes


                          SCIENCE
                             1. Work on Learning Fair Project

                          *Bring in clean, empty 2-liter plastic bottles.


                          Tuesday, March 1, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, March 1st

                          Today is Day 1.  We have Art.

                          Our goals:
                          I can find equivalent equations by doubling, halving, tripling, and thirding.
                          I know what technologies are and who designs them.
                          I can write clear plans and procedures for an experiment.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          • SCIENCE (8:00 - 9:00) 
                          • READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Learning Fair Conferences
                          • ART (10:05 - 10:45)
                          • RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) - Estimation & Finding Equivalents
                          • LIBRARY (1:00 - 1:45) - Learning Fair Conferences

                          Homework

                          Language Arts
                             1. Read 20+ minutes


                          SCIENCE
                             1. Work on Learning Fair Project

                          *Bring in clean, empty 2-liter plastic bottles.