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Monday, April 30, 2018

Monday, April 30th

Today is Day 4.
We have P.E.

Our Goals:

... analyze research to form opinions.
... use strategies to solve complex math problems.
... identify characteristics and examples of nonfiction.

Our Agenda today is:

  •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
  •  (8:00 - 8:20) THIS OR THAT? / WRITING
  •  (8:20 - 8:40) WORD WRANGLING
  •  (8:50 - 9:45) ISSUE RESEARCH / FLASH DEBATE
  •  (9:45 - 10:15) READING GROUPS
  •  (10:15 - 10:55) PHYS. ED
  •  (11:00 - 11:20) RECESS
  •  (11:30 - 12:00) LUNCH
  • (12:00 - 1:00MATH: Test Strategies & Guided Samples
  • (1:00 - 1:50READING: Nonfiction Refresher

Homework

LANGUAGE ARTS

  • Read 20+ minutes (record time & place)
MATH

  • Highlight 5 Math problems you'd like to go over.

      Friday, April 20, 2018

      Friday, April 20

      Today is Day 3.
      We have Art.

      Our Goals:

      ... analyze research to form opinions.
      ... divide a whole number by a fraction.
      ... divide a fraction by a whole number.

      Our Agenda today is:

      •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
      •  (8:00 - 8:20) WORD WRANGLING
      •  (8:20 - 9:45) ISSUE RESEARCH
      •  (9:45 - 10:15) READING GROUPS
      •  (10:15 - 10:55) ART
      •  (11:00 - 11:20) RECESS
      •  (11:30 - 12:00) LUNCH
      • (12:00 - 1:05MATH
      • (1:00 - 1:50Growth & Development Videos

      Homework

      HAVE AN AMAZING BREAK!

          Thursday, April 19, 2018

          Thursday, April 19

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

          Our Goals:

          ... analyze research to form opinions.
          ... divide a whole number by a fraction.
          ... divide a fraction by a whole number.

          Our Agenda today is:

          •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
          •  (8:00 - 8:20) WORD WRANGLING
          •  (8:20 - 8:45) ISSUE RESEARCH
          •  (8:45 - 9:20) CHORUS
          •  (9:45 - 10:15) READING GROUPS
          •  (10:15 - 10:55) PHYS. ED
          •  (11:00 - 11:20) RECESS
          •  (11:30 - 12:00) LUNCH
          • (12:00 - 1:05MATH
          • (1:10 - 1:50MATH Review

          Homework

          LANGUAGE ARTS
          • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
          • Finish Word Work if needed

              Wednesday, April 18, 2018

              Wednesday, April 18

              Today is Day 1.
              We have Band and Music

              Our Goals:

              ... analyze research to form opinions.
              ... divide a whole number by a fraction.
              ... divide a fraction by a whole number.

              Our Agenda today is:

              •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
              •  (8:00 - 8:40) BAND
              •  (8:45 - 9:45) ISSUE RESEARCH
              •  (9:45 - 10:15) READING GROUPS
              •  (10:15 - 10:55) MUSIC
              •  (11:00 - 11:20) RECESS
              •  (11:30 - 12:00) LUNCH
              • (12:00 - 1:05MATH
              • (1:10 - 1:50MATH Review

              Homework

              LANGUAGE ARTS
              • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
              • Finish Word Work if needed

                  Tuesday, April 17, 2018

                  Tuesday, April 17

                  Today is Day 4.
                  We have Phys. Ed.

                  Our Goals:

                  ... write a detailed poem using similes.
                  ... divide a whole number by a fraction.
                  ... divide a fraction by a whole number.

                  Our Agenda today is:

                  •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                  •  (8:00 - 8:20) WORD WRANGLING
                  •  (8:20 - 9:45) ISSUE RESEARCH
                  •  (9:45 - 10:15) READING GROUPS
                  •  (10:15 - 10:55) PHYS. ED
                  •  (11:00 - 11:20) RECESS
                  •  (11:30 - 12:00) LUNCH
                  • (12:00 - 1:05MATH
                  • (1:10 - 1:50MATH Review

                  Homework

                  LANGUAGE ARTS
                  • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                  • Finish Word Work if needed

                      Monday, April 16, 2018

                      Monday, April 16

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

                      Our Goals:

                      ... write a detailed poem using similes.
                      ... divide a whole number by a fraction.

                      Our Agenda today is:

                      •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                      •  (8:00 - 8:20) WORD WRANGLING
                      •  (8:20 - 8:45) POEMS
                      •  (8:45 - 9:25) LIBRARY
                      •  (9:25 - 9:45) SNACK / READ ALOUD
                      •  (9:45 - 10:15) READING GROUPS
                      •  (10:15 - 10:55) ART
                      •  (11:00 - 11:20) RECESS
                      •  (11:30 - 12:00) LUNCH
                      • (12:00 - 1:05MATH
                      • (1:10 - 1:50BAND

                      Homework

                      LANGUAGE ARTS
                      • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                      • Finish Word Work if needed

                          Friday, April 13, 2018

                          Friday, April 13

                          Today is Day 2.
                          We have P. E.

                          Our Goals:

                          ... multiply a fraction by a fraction.
                          ... use a representation to multiply fractions.

                          Our Agenda today is:

                          •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                          •  (8:00 - 11:20) ELA TEST
                          •  (11:30 - 12:00) LUNCH
                          •  (12:00 - 12:20) RECESS
                          • (12:30-1:05MATH
                          • (1:10-1:50PHYS. ED

                          Homework

                          LANGUAGE ARTS
                          • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN

                              Thursday, April 12, 2018

                              Good Morning! Today is Thursday, April 12th

                              Today is Day 1.
                              We have Band and Music.

                              Our Goals:

                              ... multiply a fraction by a mixed number.
                              ... multiply a fraction by a fraction.
                              ... use a representation to multiply fractions.

                              Our Agenda today is:

                              •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                              •  (8:00 - 8:40) BAND
                              •  (8:45 - 9:25) MUSIC
                              •  (9:30 - 11:30) NYS ELA TEST
                              • (11:30-11:55MATH
                              • (11:55-12:25LUNCH
                              • (12:30-12:50RECESS
                              • (12:50 - 1:50) MATH: Multiplying Fractions

                              Homework

                              LANGUAGE ARTS
                              • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN

                                  Wednesday, April 11, 2018

                                  Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, April 11th

                                  Today is Day 4.
                                  We have Phys. Ed.

                                  Our Goals:

                                  ... multiply a fraction by a mixed number.
                                  ... multiply a fraction by a fraction.

                                  Our Agenda today is:

                                  •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                  •  (8:00 - 8:40) WORD WRANGLING / SNACK
                                  •  (8:45 - 9:25) PHYS. ED
                                  •  (9:30 - 11:30) NYS ELA TEST
                                  • (11:30-11:55MATH
                                  • (11:55-12:25LUNCH
                                  • (12:30-12:50RECESS
                                  • (12:50 - 1:50) LANGUAGE: Researching Issues

                                  Homework

                                  LANGUAGE ARTS
                                  • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                                  SLEEP WELL / EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST

                                      Tuesday, April 10, 2018

                                      Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 10th

                                      Today is Day 3.
                                      We have Art & Band.

                                      Our Goals:

                                      ... multiply a fraction by a mixed number.
                                      ... multiply a fraction by a fraction.

                                      Our Agenda today is:

                                      •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                      •  (8:00 - 8:40) WORD WRANGLING / SNACK
                                      •  (8:45 - 9:25) ART
                                      •  (9:30 - 11:30) NYS ELA TEST
                                      • (11:30-11:55RECESS
                                      • (11:55-12:25LUNCH
                                      • (12:25 - 1:05MATH: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
                                      •  (1:10- 1:50) BAND

                                      Homework

                                      LANGUAGE ARTS
                                      • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                                      SLEEP WELL / EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST

                                          Monday, April 9, 2018

                                          Good Morning! Today is Monday, April 9th

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

                                          Our Goals:

                                          ... use strategies to answer essay questions.
                                          ... understanding online test-taking tools.
                                          ... multiply a fraction by a mixed number.
                                          ... multiply a fraction by a fraction.

                                          Our Agenda today is:

                                          •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                          •  (8:00 - 8:15) WORD WRANGLING
                                          •  (8:15 - 8:45) TEST GENRE: Answering essays
                                          •  (8:45 - 9:25) CHORUS
                                          •  (9:25 - 9:45) SNACK / READ ALOUD
                                          •  (9:45- 10:15READING GROUPS
                                          • (10:15-10:55) PHYS. ED
                                          • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                          • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                          • (12:00 - 1:00MATH: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
                                          •  (1:00 - 1:50) TEST GENRE: Answering essays

                                          Homework

                                          LANGUAGE ARTS
                                          • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                                          SLEEP WELL / EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST

                                              Friday, April 6, 2018

                                              Good Morning! Today is Friday, April 6th

                                              Today is Day 1.
                                              We have Music

                                              Our Goals:

                                              ... use the RAP strategy to answer questions.
                                              ... understanding online test-taking tools.
                                              ... multiply a fraction by a mixed number.

                                              Our Agenda today is:

                                              •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                              •  (8:00 - 8:15) WORD WRANGLING
                                              •  (8:15 - 9:45) TEST GENRE: Online tools & strategies
                                              •  (9:45- 10:15READING GROUPS
                                              • (10:15-10:55) MUSIC
                                              • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                              • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                              • (12:00 - 1:00MATH: Multiplying Fractions
                                              •  (1:00 - 1:50) GOOGLE ARTS & CULTURE SLIDESHOW / ARGUMENTATIVE TOPIC

                                              Homework

                                              LANGUAGE ARTS
                                              • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                                              • Decide on Issue to Research by Monday

                                                  Thursday, April 5, 2018

                                                  Good Morning! Today is Thursday, April 5th

                                                  Today is Day 4.
                                                  We have Phys. Ed

                                                  Our Goals:

                                                  ... use the RAP strategy to answer questions.
                                                  ... multiply a fraction by a mixed number.

                                                  Our Agenda today is:

                                                  •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                                  •  (8:00 - 9:45) TEST GENRE: Practice
                                                  •  (9:45- 10:15READING GROUPS
                                                  • (10:15-10:55) PHYS. ED
                                                  • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                                  • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                                  • (12:00 - 1:00MATH: Multiplying Fractions
                                                  •  (1:00 - 1:50) GOOGLE ARTS & CULTURE SLIDESHOW

                                                  Homework

                                                  LANGUAGE ARTS
                                                  • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                                                  **Books Orders due tomorrow

                                                      Wednesday, April 4, 2018

                                                      Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, April 4th

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

                                                      Our Goals:

                                                      ... use the RAP strategy to answer questions.
                                                      ... multiply a fraction by a whole number.

                                                      Our Agenda today is:

                                                      •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                                      •  (8:00 - 8:45) WORD WRANGLING / TEST GENRE: Short Answer Responses
                                                      •  (8:45 - 9:25) LIBRARY
                                                      •  (9:45- 10:15READING GROUPS
                                                      • (10:15-10:55) ART
                                                      • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                                      • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                                      • (12:00 - 1:00MATH: Multiplying Fractions
                                                      •  (1:00 - 1:50) BAND

                                                      Homework

                                                      LANGUAGE ARTS
                                                      • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                                                      **Books Orders due Friday, 4/6

                                                          Monday, April 2, 2018

                                                          Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 3rd

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

                                                          Our Goals:

                                                          ... explore issues to study.
                                                          ... multiply a fraction by a whole number.

                                                          Our Agenda today is:

                                                          •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                                          •  (8:00 - 8:45) WORD WRANGLING /
                                                          • LANGUAGE: Issues to Explore 
                                                          •  (8:45 - 9:25) CHORUS
                                                          •  (9:45- 10:15READING GROUPS
                                                          • (10:15-10:55) PHYS. ED
                                                          • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                                          • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                                          • (12:00 - 1:00MATH: Multiplying Fractions
                                                          •  (1:00 - 1:50) SCIENCE: Weather vs. Climate

                                                          Homework

                                                          LANGUAGE ARTS
                                                          • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                                                          **Books Orders due Friday, 4/6

                                                              Good Morning! Today is Monday, April 2nd

                                                              Today is Day 1.
                                                              We have Band & Music.

                                                              Our Goals:

                                                              ... preview directions and test questions before reading a selection.
                                                              ... identify the point of view of argumentative texts.
                                                              ... describe how POV might impact someone's opinion on a topic.
                                                              ... interpret and solve story problems with decimals.

                                                              Our Agenda today is:

                                                              •  (7:35 - 8:00) WELCOME
                                                              •  (8:00 - 8:45) BAND
                                                              •  (8:45 - 9:45) LANGUAGE: Test Genre
                                                              •  (9:45- 10:15READING GROUPS
                                                              • (10:15-10:55) MUSIC
                                                              • (11:00-11:15RECESS
                                                              • (11:30-12:00LUNCH
                                                              • (12:00 - 1:00MATH: Benchmark
                                                              •  (1:00 - 1:50) SCIENCE: Weather vs. Climate Intro

                                                              Homework

                                                              LANGUAGE ARTS
                                                              • Reading plan (20+ minutes): WHERE & WHEN
                                                              **Books Orders due Friday, 4/6