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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, February 28th

Today is Day 4.
We have Assembly & PE.

... understand the meaning of decimals.
... understand how to increase your power by making a strong argument.
... describe how the Aztecs adapt to and change their environments to meet the needs of their people.
... understand and use words with the Greek roots: vis, vid, aud, and phon.

Our Agenda today is:

  •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
  •  (8:00 - 8:45) ASSEMBLY
  •  (8:45 - 9:45) WRITING: Examining Argument Examples
  •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS 
  • (10:15-10:55) PHYS. ED
  • (11:00-11:15RECESS
  • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
  • (12:00 - 1:00MATH: Representing Decimals on Grids
  • (1:00 - 1:30) POSITIVITY PROJECT / WORD STUDY

Homework

LANGUAGE ARTS
  • Reading plan (20+ minutes): __________
  • Look for words with vis, vid, aud, phon roots.

      Monday, February 26, 2018

      Good Morning! Today is Monday, February 26th

      Today is Day 3.
      We have Library & Art.

      ... understand the meaning of decimals.
      ... understand how to increase your power by making a strong argument.
      ... describe how the Aztecs adapt to and change their environments to meet the needs of their people.
      ... understand and use words with the Greek roots: vis, vid, aud, and phon.

      Our Agenda today is:

      •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
      •  (8:00 - 8:45) LANGUAGE: Writing Reflection, Greek & Latin Roots 
      •  (8:45 - 9:25) LIBRARY: March Book Madness
      •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS 
      • (10:15-10:55) ART
      • (11:00-11:15RECESS
      • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
      • (12:00 - 12:30MATH: Decimals Intro
      • (12:30 - 1:30) LANGUAGE: The Power of Making Good Arguments

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Reading plan (20+ minutes): __________
      • Look for words with vis, vid, aud, phon roots.

          Friday, February 16, 2018

          Good Morning! Today is Friday, February 16th

          Today is Day 2.
          We have Phys. Ed & our Reading Day Celebration!.

          ... enjoy our reading time together!

          Our Agenda today is:

          •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
          •  (8:00 - 8:35) Reading w/ Mrs. McGarrity's Class
          •  (8:40 - 9:45) BRUCE COVILLE!!
          •  (9:45 - 10:15Reading / Snack
          • (10:15-10:55) PHYS. ED
          • (11:00-11:15RECESS
          • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
          • (12:00 - 1:00Reading
          • (1:10 - 1:50) ASSEMBLY

          Homework

            *Send Mrs. Allen pics of you reading over break!  

                Thursday, February 15, 2018

                Good Morning! Today is Thursday, February 15th

                Today is Day 1.
                We have Music & Band.

                ... solve multi-step story problems with multiplication and division.
                ... describe how the Mayas adapt to and change their environments to meet the needs of their people.
                ... understand and use words with the Greek roots: vis, vid, aud, and phon.

                Our Agenda today is:

                •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                •  (8:00 - 9:00) SOCIAL STUDIES 
                •  (9:00 - 9:45) WORD STUDY: Greek & Latin Roots
                •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS 
                • (10:15-10:55) MUSIC
                • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                • (12:00 - 12:30MATH TEST
                • (12:30 - 1:30) BAND

                Homework

                LANGUAGE ARTS
                • Read 40 minutes
                • Look for words with vis, vid, aud, phon roots.
                *Tomorrow: Wear pajamas!!

                    Wednesday, February 14, 2018

                    Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, February 14th

                    Today is Day 4.
                    We have Phys. Ed.
                    Happy St. Valentine's Day!

                    ... solve multi-step story problems with multiplication and division.
                    ... describe how the Mayas adapt to and change their environments to meet the needs of their people.
                    ... understand and use words with the Greek roots: vis, vid, aud, and phon.

                    Our Agenda today is:

                    •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                    •  (8:00 - 8:45) SOCIAL STUDIES / LANGUAGE
                    •  (8:45 - 9:45) MATH
                    •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS 
                    • (10:15-10:55) PHYS. ED
                    • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                    • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                    • (12:00 - 12:30MATH 
                    • (12:30 - 1:30) VALENTINE'S ICE CREAM PARTY

                    Homework

                    LANGUAGE ARTS
                    • Read 40 minutes
                    • Look for words with vis, vid, aud, phon roots.
                    MATH
                    • Review for Math test tomorrow
                    *Tomorrow: Wear a shirt with the name of a place

                        Tuesday, February 13, 2018

                        Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, February

                        Today is Day 3.
                        We have Band, Library & Art.


                        ... solve multi-step story problems with multiplication and division.
                        ... describe how the Mayas adapt to and change their environments to meet the needs of their people.
                        ... understand and use words with the Greek roots: vis, vid, aud, and phon.

                        Our Agenda today is:

                        •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                        •  (8:00 - 8:45) BAND
                        •  (8:45 - 9:25) LIBRARY
                        •  (9:25 - 9:45) SNACK/READ ALOUD
                        •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS 
                        • (10:15-10:55ART
                        • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                        • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                        • (12:00 - 1:00MATH 
                        • (1:10 - 1:50) SOCIAL STUDIES: Ancient Maya

                        Homework

                        LANGUAGE ARTS
                        • Read 40 minutes
                        • Look for words with vis, vid, aud, phon roots.
                        MATH
                        • Review for Math test on Thursday
                        *Tomorrow: Valentine's Ice Cream Party after lunch!

                            Sunday, February 11, 2018

                            Good Morning! Today is Monday, February 12th

                            Today is Day 2.
                            We have Chorus and Phys. Ed.
                            Today is also the ALA Youth Media Awards!

                            ... solve multi-step story problems with multiplication and division.
                            ... describe how the Mayas adapt to and change their environments to meet the needs of their people.
                            ... understand and use words with the Greek roots: vis, vid, aud, and phon.

                            Our Agenda today is:

                            •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                            •  (8:00 - 8:45) LANGUAGE: Greek Roots Preview
                            •  (8:45 - 9:25) CHORUS
                            •  (9:25 - 9:45) SNACK/READ ALOUD
                            •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS / ALA Awards
                            • (10:15-10:55PHYS. ED
                            • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                            • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                            • (12:00 - 1:00MATH 
                            • (1:10 - 1:50) SOCIAL STUDIES: Ancient Maya

                            Homework

                            LANGUAGE ARTS
                            • Read 40 minutes
                            MATH
                            • Finish math pages 261-264
                            *Tomorrow: Dress like you are 100 years old!

                                Friday, February 9, 2018

                                Good Morning! Today is Friday, February 9th

                                Today is Day 4.
                                We have Phys. Ed.

                                ... solve multi-step story problems.
                                ... analyze and discuss how illustrations and text work together.
                                ... understand words with the Greek roots: hydr, aqua, and mar/mer.

                                Our Agenda today is:

                                •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                •  (8:00 - 8:45) LANGUAGE: Caldecott Analysis
                                •  (8:45 - 9:45) LANGUAGE: Quiz / Sharing Essays
                                •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS
                                • (10:15-10:55PHYS. ED
                                • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                • (12:00 - 1:00MATH 
                                • (1:10 - 1:50) LANGUAGE: Caldecott Voting / Recording Podcast Episode

                                Homework

                                LANGUAGE ARTS
                                • Read 40 minutes
                                *WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HAT ON MONDAY

                                    Tuesday, February 6, 2018

                                    Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, February 6th

                                    Today is Day 3.
                                    We have Band, Library, and Art.

                                    ... solve multi-step story problems.
                                    ... add pictures to a Google doc.
                                    ... understand words with the Greek roots: hydr, aqua, and mar/mer.

                                    Our Agenda today is:

                                    •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                    •  (8:00 - 8:45) BAND
                                    •  (8:45 - 9:25) LIBRARY
                                    •  (9:25 - 9:45READ ALOUD / SNACK
                                    •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS
                                    • (10:15-10:55PHYS. ED
                                    • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                    • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                    • (12:00 - 1:00MATH 
                                    • (1:10 - 1:50) WRITING: Adding pics/revising

                                    Homework

                                    LANGUAGE ARTS
                                    • Read 40 minutes
                                    • Review for Hydr, Aqu, and Mar/Mer quiz on Friday
                                    MATH
                                    • NYS Practice Questions 11-20 (due Friday)


                                        Sunday, February 4, 2018

                                        Good Morning! Today is Monday, February 5th

                                        Today is Day 2.
                                        We have Phys Ed.
                                        **2 HOUR DELAY


                                        Our goals:

                                        ... solve division problems efficiently.
                                        ... revise writing to bring out the main points.
                                        ... add pictures to a Google doc to enhance the writing.
                                        ... understand words with the Greek roots: hydr, aqua, and mar/mer.

                                        Our Agenda today is:

                                        •  (9:35 - 10:00) WELCOME
                                        •  (10:00 - 10:15) SNACK / READ ALOUD
                                        • (10:15-10:55) PHYS. ED
                                        • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                        • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                        • (12:00 - 1:00MATH 
                                        • (1:10 - 1:50) WRITING: Peer Revision

                                        Homework

                                        LANGUAGE ARTS
                                        • Read 40 minutes
                                        • Review for Hydr, Aqu, and Mar/Mer Quiz on Friday


                                              Friday, February 2, 2018

                                              Good Morning! Today is Friday, February 2nd

                                              Today is Day 1.
                                              We have Music.

                                              ... solve division problems efficiently.
                                              ... support opinions with specific evidence.
                                              ... add quotes from experts boost writing.
                                              ... understand words with the Greek roots: hydr, aqua, and mar/mer.

                                              Our Agenda today is:

                                              •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                              •  (8:00 - 8:45) LANGUAGE: Roots / Reading Arguments
                                              •  (8:45 - 9:45) WRITING: Adding quotes
                                              •  (9:45 - 10:15READING GROUPS
                                              • (10:15-10:55MUSIC
                                              • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                              • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                              • (12:00 - 1:00MATH 
                                              • (1:10 - 1:50) POS PROJECT / SOCIAL STUDIES

                                              Homework

                                              LANGUAGE ARTS
                                              • Read 40 minutes
                                              • Bring in examples of Hydr, Aqu, and Mar/Mer Words


                                                  Thursday, February 1, 2018

                                                  Good Morning! Today is Thursday, February 1st

                                                  Today is Day 4.
                                                  We have Phys. Ed, A SKYPE session, and Band.

                                                  ... solve division problems efficiently.
                                                  ... support opinions with specific evidence.
                                                  ... include topic sentences with paragraphs.
                                                  ... understand words with the Greek roots: hydr, aqua, and mar/mer.

                                                  Our Agenda today is:

                                                  •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                                  •  (8:00 - 9:30) WRITING
                                                  •  (9:30 - 9:50) SKYPE
                                                  •  (9:00-9:45WRITING
                                                  • (10:15-10:55PHYS. ED
                                                  • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                                  • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                                  • (12:00 - 1:00MATH 
                                                  • (1:10 - 1:50) BAND

                                                  Homework

                                                  LANGUAGE ARTS
                                                  • Read 40 minutes
                                                  • Bring in examples of Hydr, Aqu, and Mar/Mer Words
                                                  MATH
                                                  • NYS Practice Questions 1-10 (due tomorrow)