Friday, December 21st

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

Morning: Prefixes spelling quiz and definition quiz

Movie: "Arthur Christmas"

Homework

Have a wonderful, relaxing break with your family and friends!!

Thursday, December 20th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add and subtract fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, and specific details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 4: Art, Chorus & Library)  

Holiday Activity Rotations:
Mrs. Allen - cardmaking
Mr. Ducharme - cookie decorating
Mrs. Todd - ornaments
Mrs. Lake & Mrs. Hinman - bingo / snowflake making

Afternoon - Word Study, Holiday Brainteasers, & Holiday Scattegories

Homework

Language:

1. Read 20 minutes
2. Study Prefixes Word List for spelling and definition quizzes tomorrow

Wednesday, December 19th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add and subtract fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, and specific details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed. & Band)  

Warm-up: Review for Math Test
Math:  Unit 4, Part 1 Exam
Writing: Sign of the Beaver - Introduction Paragraph / Individual Writing Conferences / Share journal responses

Daily 5
Work on Writing
Read to Self
Word Work

Homework

Language:

1. Read 20 minutes
2. Study Prefixes Word List for spelling and definition quizzes on Friday

Tuesday, December 18th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add and subtract fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, and specific details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

Warm-up: Check Math Homework / Start cursive practice
Math:  Go over review packet / review for test tomorrow
Writing: Sign of the Beaver - Concluding Paragraph / Individual Writing Conferences
Science: Electromagnetism Unit Test

Homework

**Fractions Test - Wednesday, December 19th
Language:

1. Finish three Tic Tac Toe #3 Journal Responses by tomorrow
2. Finish Cursive Practice Warm-up

Math:
1. Study for Math Test tomorrow

Monday, December 17th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add and subtract fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, and specific details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

Warm-up: Check Electromagnetism Review Puzzle / Class meeting
Math:  Adding & Subtracting Fractions Practice & start review packet
Writing: Sign of the Beaver - Similarities paragraph / Differences Paragraph
Science: Go over Review Sheet

Homework

**Electromagnetism Test - Tuesday, December 18th
**Fractions Test - Wednesday, December 19th
Language:

1. Read 20 minutes each night

Science:
1. Study for Test tomorrow (Completed Review Sheet)

Math:
Finish review packet
We'll go over this together tomorrow

Friday, December 14th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add and subtract fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, and specific details, and concluding sentence.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

Warm-up: Check and Collect HW / Electromagnetism Review Puzzle
Math:  Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Writing: Sign of the Beaver - Similarities paragraph
Science: Finish creating your motor / Discuss Review Packet

Homework

**Electromagnetism Test - Tuesday, December 18th
**Fractions Test - Wednesday, December 19th
Language:

1. Read 20 minutes each night

Science:
1. Work on Review Crossword Puzzle
2. Study for Test next week (Complete Review Sheet)
We'll go over this together on Monday

Math:
Start reviewing for Math test next week

Thursday, December 13th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add and subtract fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can find key similarities and differences between two topics.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

Warm-up: Check and Collect HW / Handwriting practice
Math:  Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Writing: Compare / Contrast Chart for Sign of the Beaver
Reading: Start watching movie / add details to chart

**Bullying Guest Speaker (8:30-9:00)

Homework

**Get permission slip signed.

Language:
1. Complete another 40 points from the Word Study Menu - due tomorrow
2. Read 20 minutes each night
Math:
1. Page 63

Wednesday, December 12th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add and subtract fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can find key similarities and differences between two topics.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

Warm-up: Check and Collect HW / Handwriting practice
Math:  Fraction Game
Writing: Compare / Contrast Chart for Sign of the Beaver
Reading: Start watching movie / add details to chart

Daily 5:
Work on Writing: TTT #3/ Complete first assignment

Homework

**Holiday Shop open tomorrow and Friday - please bring  in money if interested.

Language:
1. Complete another 40 points from the Word Study Menu - due Friday
2. Finish both sides of the cursive practice sheet

Math:
1. Pages 57 & 58

Tuesday, December 11th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add and subtract fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can find key similarities and differences between two topics.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

Warm-up: Check Math HW/ Collect Word Study HW
Math:  Labeling Fractions, Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Writing:  Set up Compare / Contrast Chart for Sign of the Beaver
Reading: Start watching movie / add details to chart

Daily 5:
Read to Self: Review Criteria / Discuss Strategies / Build Stamina

Homework

Language:
1. Complete another 20 points from the Word Study Menu
2. Setting & Theme page 27, 1-4
Math:
1. Pages 54 & 55

Monday, December 10th

Learning Goals:

~ I can label fractions on a number line.
~ I can use strategies to help me learn new words.
~ I can work cooperatively with a partner to create a motor.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

Warm-up: Check Math HW
Math:  Fraction Tracks - Labeling fractions on a number line
Writing:  Word Study Preview - Prefixes
Reading: Compare / Contrast Categories for Sign of the Beaver
Science: Creating a Buzzer

Daily 5:
Read to Self: Review Criteria / Discuss 2 Strategies / Build Stamina
Work on Writing: Share responses in a small group

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes
2. Complete 20 points from Word Study Menu

Math:
1. Pages 48 & 49

Friday, December 7th

Learning Goals:

~ I can add fractions.
~ I can use strategies to help me read independently.
~ I can work cooperatively with a partner to create a buzzer.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

Warm-up: Study spelling words / Check and collect homework
Math:  Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Writing:  Word Study Spelling Quiz
Reading: Share Roles / Find Conflict Types in Sign of the Beaver
Science: Creating a Buzzer / Types of Energy

Daily 5:
Read to Self: Review Criteria / Discuss 2 Strategies / Build Stamina

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes
2. 100 on a Raz-Kids Quiz by Monday

Math:
1. Pages 44 & 46

Thursday, December 6th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can give examples of conflict types.
~ I can summarize the important details of a text.

Agenda (Day 2: Music / Anti-Bullying Guest Speaker)  

Warm-up: Review for Word Definitions Quiz
Math:  Review Homework, Review Adding Fractions using Clock
Reading: Finish Sign of the Beaver / Select last role / Conflict Types

Daily 5:
Work on Writing: Tic Tac Toe Journaling #2
Word Work: Compound Words / Menu Assignments

Homework

Language:
1. Role for Sign of the Beaver Chapter 25 (Student Choice)
2. Study for Compound Words Spelling Quiz tomorrow
3. Finish 100 points from Word Study Menu if not already done
4. Finish 3 "Tic Tac Toe" Journal Responses if not already done
Math:
None

Tuesday, December 4th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can read text correctly, smoothly, and with expression.
~ I can summarize the important details of a text.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus / Band)  

Warm-up: Reread Passage Picker Selections / Math Practice
Math:  Review Homework, Practice Percents & Fractions Problems / Quiz
Writing:  Practice Summarizer Role together - Chapter 22
Reading: Share Passage Picker Role

Daily 5:
Work on Writing: Tic Tac Toe Journaling #2 ---> 3 Choices due Friday
Word Work: Compound Words / Menu Assignments---> 100 points due Friday

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes

Math:
1. Pages 34 & 35

Monday, December 3rd

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can read text correctly, smoothly, and with expression.
~ I can work cooperatively with a partner to create a buzzer.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check Math Homework / Collect Graphs & Poems
• Math:  Fraction & Percent Problems (pages 27 & 28) / Review for quiz tomorrow
• Writing: Share journal response / Review Tic Tac Toe #2 Choices (due Friday)
• Spelling/Word Study: Compound Words / Menu Assignments
• Reading: Review Passage Picker Role / Start reading Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 22 & 23
• Science: Work on Electromagnetism Activity #5 (Creating a Buzzer)

Homework

Language:
1. Finish reading Sign of the Beaver Chapter 22 & 23 / Passage Picker Role
2. Read 20 minutes

Math:
1. Pages 31 & 32
2. Quiz tomorrow (Study Page 10: Fraction/Percent Equivalents) 

Friday, November 30th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can check and correct my spelling.
~ I can work cooperatively with a partner to create a buzzer.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Check Math Homework / Check Writing Assignments
• Math:  Percent & Fraction Equivalents
• Writing: Journal Practice / Check-in
• Spelling/Word Study: Compound Words / Menu Assignments
• Reading: Share Word Wizard Roles; Read Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 21
• Science: Start Electromagnetism Activity #5 / Graph Results

Homework (all started in class today or worked on throughout the week!)

Language:
1. Finish reading Sign of the Beaver Chapter 21 / Read 20 minutes
2. Finish 3 "Tic Tac Toe" writing journal (if not done - was due today.......)
3. Read "November" poem / gather signatures for Monday

Science:
1. Finish Graph for Electromagnetism Packet Activity 4

Math:
1. Pages 29 & 30 

Wednesday, November 28th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can check and correct my spelling.
~ I can include specific details when illustrating part of a text.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Sequence Page
• Math:  Percent Equivalents
• Writing: Sequence Page Practice
• Spelling/Word Study: Compound Words / Menu Assignments
• Reading: Share Discussion Director Roles; Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 18
• Science: Finish Electromagnetism Activity #4 / Graph Results

Homework

Language:
1. Sign of the Beaver Chapter 18 / Artful Artist Role

Math:
1. Pages 23 

Tuesday, November 27th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can check and correct my spelling.
~ I can create thoughtful questions about a text.
~ I can create a line graph showing the results of an experiment.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys Ed.)  

• Warm-up: Read Poem / Check Math HW
• Math:  Percent Equivalents
• Writing: Review Tic Tac Toe Journal Assignments / Start one
• Spelling/Word Study: Review & Start Menu Assignments
• Reading: Share Connector Roles; Sign of the Beaver, Chapters 16 & 17
• Science: Finish Electromagnetism Activity #4 / Graph Results

Homework

Language:
1. Sign of the Beaver Chapters 16 & 17 / Discussion Director Role
2. Read poem / gather signatures

Math:
1. Study missed  Division Facts to retake quiz on Friday

Monday, November 26th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use equivalent fractions and percents to solve problems.
~ I can check and correct my spelling.
~ I can create a line graph showing the results of an experiment.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Math Review
• Math:  Solving Problems with Fractions & Percents
• Spelling: Preview Compound Words Unit / Explain Menu Assignments
• Reading: Connector; Sign of the Beaver, Chapters 14 & 15
• Science: Electromagnetism Activity #4 / Graph Results

Homework

Language:
1. Sign of the Beaver Chapters 14 & 15 / Connector Role

Math:
1. Pages17 & 18
 

Monday, November 19th

Learning Goals:

~ I can identify equivalent fractions and percents.
~ I can find fractiononal parts of a rectangular area.
~ I know and can use editing marks to correct writing.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW 
• Math: Relating Fractions & Percents
• Reading: Sequencing; Literary Terms (Tone), Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 14
• Writing: Tom Turkey Letter / Practice with Proofreading Marks
• Science - Electromagnetism Activity #4

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes per night
2. Rewrite "Tom Turkey" letter in your best handwriting 
(Make sure you've made all the corrections!)


Math:
1. Pages 11 & 12

**Cocoa & Pajama Day tomorrow!!**

Bring your favorite mug and wear some cozy pajamas, a bathrobe, or slippers.  

(Make pajamas are appropriate for school - one idea is to wear them over other clothes. You also need to have clothes and shoes for gym tomorrow. If you wish, you may bring a blanket and pillow to get extra comfortable during the movie.  :-)

Friday, November 16th

Learning Goals:

~ I can find the fractional part of a group.
~I can find fractions and percents that are equal to each other.
~ I can write an inviting lead.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / Share Leads / Create Another
• Math: Relating Fractions & Percents
• Reading: Sequencing; Literary Terms (Conflict/Narrator/Tone), Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 14
• Writing: Finding Good and Bad Leads
• Social Studies - Thanksgiving: Fact or Myth? 

Homework

**REPORT CARDS AVAILABLE TODAY**
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes per night
2. Sequence Page 38

Math:
1. Pages 6 & 7

Thursday, November 15th

Learning Goals:

~ I can find everyday uses of fractions, decimals, and percents.
~ I can write an inviting opening.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)   **HALF DAY!

• Warm-up: REview writing piece
• Math: Preview Fractions, Decimals, Percents
• Writing: Share "I am thankful for....." essay; Practice creating better leads

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes per night
2. Lead Warm-up 19
Math:
1. Page 3
2. Gather examples of fractions, decimals, and percents.

Wednesday, November 14th

Learning Goals:

~ I can solve addition and subtraction problems with large numbers.
~ I can write an inviting opening.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / Review for Test
• Math: Unit 3 Test
• Reading: Sequencing; Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 14
• Writing: "I am thankful for....." 5W Chart / Start essay

Homework

**Half Day tomorrow (dismissal at 10:30)
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes per night
2. Finish "I am thankful for...." essay

Math:
1. Create Flash Cards for Missed Division Problems

Tuesday, November 13th

***Math Review Packet Answer Key - Download HERE

Learning Goals:

~ I can solve addition and subtraction problems with large numbers.
~ I can write an inviting opening.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / Organize papers
• Math: Addition & Subtraction Practice / Review for Unit 3 Test tomorrow
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 13
• Writing: Practice creating leads

Homework

Language:
Read 20 minutes per night

Math:
Complete Review Packet for Unit 3 Math Test tomorrow - Answer Key is HERE to check your work

Friday, November 9th

Learning Goals:

~ I can solve addition and subtraction problems with large numbers.
~ I can write an inviting opening.
~ I can describe how magnets work and explain how magnetism and electricity are related.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / Ways to Begin
• Math: Stadium Data (Addition & Subtraction Practice)
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver Quiz / Literary Terms
• Science: Finish Activities 1 & 2

Homework

Language:
Read 20 minutes per night

Math:
Page 57
**Unit 3 Math Test on Wednesday, November 14th

Thursday, November 8th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use different strategies to subtract large numbers.
~ I can write an inviting opening.
~ I can describe how magnets work and explain how magnetism and electricity are related.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Check over Math HW / "Big Mac" Paragraph
• Math: Close to 7500 / Division Assessment
• Writing: Ways to Begin: Discuss/Look at Samples/Create
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver (Devise quiz questions)
• Science: Magnetism Quiz

Homework

Language:
Sign of the Beaver quiz tomorrow for Chapters 1-12
(Questions will be on Setting/Characters/Cause&Effect/Sequence of Events, etc......)

Math:
Page 49

Wednesday, November 7th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use different strategies to subtract large numbers.
~ I can write an organized paragraph with many specific details.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

Homework

Language:
1. Read for 20 minutes.
2. Finish Magnetism Acrostic Poem
3. Unit 3, Paired Passage Question #10

Math:
Page 33

Tuesday, November 6th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use place value strategies to add and subtract large numbers.
~ I can find and gather details about our presidential candidates.

Agenda (Half Day!)  

• Warm-up: Presidential Candidates Activity
• Math: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers

Homework

Math:
Homework Page 

Monday, November 5th

Learning Goals:

~ I can use different strategies to subtract large numbers.
~ I can write an organized paragraph with many specific details.
~ I can create a magnetic field using a battery.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Collect poems / Get-To-Know-You-Activity / Read opinion article together
• Math: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers
• Writing: Writing Paragraphs Hamburger Style / Editing
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver
• Science: Magnetism Activity 1

Homework

***Half Day Tomorrow!!!
Language:
Write a "Big Mac" Style paragraph about a topic of your choice.

Math:
Pages 21 & 23

Friday, November 2nd

Learning Goals:

~ I can use place value strategies to add and subtract large numbers.
~ I can use vivid, "colorful" words and synonyms to replace dull words.
~ I can draw the magnetic field of two magnets.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Check Math HW / "Ketchup & Gravy" Time
• Math: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers / Names of Large Numbers
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver / "Magnetism & Electricity" Article
• Science: Magnetism Activity 2

Homework

Language:
Read Poem / Gather Signatures
By next Friday: Finish at least 1 Raz-kids.com story / quiz to 100

Thursday, November 1st

Learning Goals:

~ I can use place value strategies to add and subtract large numbers.
~ I can use vivid, "colorful" words and synonyms to replace dull words.
~ I can predict which items will stick to a magnet.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Adjective/Verb Sort / Check HW
• Math: Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers
• Writing: Word Replace Activity / Daily 5
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver / "Magnetism & Electricity" Article
• Science: Magnetism 

Homework

Language:
Finish "Gingerbread Man" Rewrite

Math:
Pages 13, 14 & 17
Science:
List items in your home that have a magnet

Wednesday, October 31st

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Agenda (1/2 Day - No Specials)  

• Halloween Brainteasers
• Hear end of Bruce Coville Story
• Party (Movie / Cider / Treats)
• 9:45 - Parade
• 10:30 - Dismissal 

Homework

Have a safe Halloween!!!!  :-)

Tuesday, October 30th

Learning Goals:

~ I can understand place value relationships between 10, 100, 1,000 and 10,000.
~ I can organize details into categories.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Go over Math HW / Collect writing
• Math: Practicing Place Value
• Writing: Practice 5W Strategy / Organization Notes & Discussion
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver / "Magnetism & Electricity" Article
• Science: Magnetism 

Homework

Language:
Finish Halloween Themed 5W Chart & Writing Piece

Math:
Page 11

Monday, October 29th

Learning Goals:

~ I can understand place value relationships between 10, 100, 1,000 and 10,000.
~ I can organize details in categories.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Poem Preview & Discussion / Collect HW
• Math: Practicing Place Value
• Writing: Practice 5W Strategy / Organization Notes & Discussion
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver / "Magnetism & Electricity" Article
• Science: Magnetism BrainPop Discussion

Homework

Language:
1. Finish Unit 4 Paired Passages packet
2. "Dream Bedroom" - 5W Chart

Math:
Unit 2, page 47 & 48

Friday, October 26th

Learning Goals:

~ I can find the volume of a rectangular prism.
~ I can organize details in categories.
~ I can use vivid "colorful" words and synonyms to replace dull words.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Adjective/Verb Sort
• Math: Benchmark / Volume
• Writing: 5W Strategy / Review & Independent Practice / Word Replace Activity
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver / "Magnetism" Article
• Social Studies: Type Obama/Romney compare contrast piece

Homework

Language:
1. Unit 1 Questions: Page 10 & 11
2. Favorite Season - 5W Chart & Writing Piece

Thursday, October 25th

Learning Goals:

~ I can find the volume of a rectangular prism.
~ I can organize details in categories.
~ I can gather details to compare two topics.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Music)  

• Warm-up: Volume Review
• Math: Benchmark Review / Volume
• Writing: 5W Strategy / Practice
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver
• Social Studies: Type Obama/Romney compare contrast piece

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes

Math:
1. Review for Test Tomorrow

Wednesday, October 24th

Learning Goals:

~ I can build models of cubic units.
~ I can order cause and effect details.
~ I can gather details to compare two topics.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Halloween Word Within Words
• Math: Field State (not counted as a grade)
• Writing: Opinion Response
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver, Chapter 8 & 9
• Daily 5: Work on Writing / Small Groups (Electoral College / Opinion Piece)

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes

Math:
1. Finish Review Packet
(Test on Friday!)

Tuesday, October 23rd

Learning Goals:

~ I can build models of cubic units.
~ I can gather details to compare two topics.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Check Math HW  / Share Mini-posters
• Math: Find Volume / Build Cubic Units
• Writing: Finish Obama/Romney Comparison Chart / Start writing piece
• Reading: Sign of the Beaver
• Daily 5: Work on Writing / Small Groups

Homework

Language:
1. Finish Obama/Romney Comparison
(Remember to rewrite the Framework)

Math:
1. Pages 33 & 34

Monday, October 22nd

Learning Goals:

~ I can find the volume of a rectangular prism.
~ I can find and use parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed.)  

• Warm-up: Check Math HW, Complete page 30 / Sign Halloween card to pen pals
• Math: Find Volume / Units of Measurement
• Writing: Parts of Speech Review & Practice / Anti-bullying response
• Daily 5: Work on Writing / Small Groups (Sign of the Beaver)
• Anti-Bullying Assembly

Homework

Language:
1. Finish Parts of Speech Mini Poster

Math:
1. Pages 31 & 32

Friday, October 19th

Learning Goals

~ Use formulas to find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ Add specific details and figurative language to make your writing more interesting.
~ Compare and Contrast two presidential candidates.

Agenda (Day 4: Art)  

• Warm-up: Check & Collect Math HW / October poems
• Math: Volume
• Writing: Parts of Speech Review & Practice / Opinion Writing Practice
• Reading: Work on Writing / Small Groups (Writing Conferences)
• Sign of the Beaver: Read Ch. 7 / discuss 
• Social Studies: Gather details about Mitt Romney & Barack Obama

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes
Math:
1. Page 29

Thursday, October 18th

Learning Goals

~ Use formulas to find the volume of rectangular prisms.
~ Add specific details and figurative language to make your writing more interesting.
~ Compare and Contrast two presidential candidates.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Check Math HW
• Math: Volume / Changing Dimensions 
• Writing: Address envelope to Miss Rachel / Parts of Speech Review & Practice / Break poem into stanzas
• Reading: Read to Self / Small Groups (Writing Conferences)
• Sign of the Beaver: Read Ch. 7 / discuss 
• Social Studies: Gather details about Mitt Romney & Barack Obama

Homework

Language:
1. Finish Opinion Writing Response (Ads on Buses)
2. Poem with Signatures due tomorrow

Math:
1. Page 25 & 26

Wednesday, October 17th

Learning Goals

~ Use formulas to find volume of rectangular prisms.
~ Add specific details and figurative language to make your writing more interesting.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

• Warm-up: Check Math HW / Volume Practice
• Math: Volume / Rectangular Prisms / Quiz
• Writing: Revise anti-bullying poem
• 1st Quarterly Assessment
• Reading: Read to Self / Small Groups (Writing Conferences)
• Sign of the Beaver: Read Ch. 7 / discuss 

Homework

Language:
1. Finish thank you note final copy
(We will address envelopes tomorrow so remember your envelop and stamp!)

Science:
1. Bring in a shoebox/put your name it.

Math:
1. Page 22

Tuesday, October 16th

Learning Goals

~ Use formulas to find volume of rectangular prisms.
~ Add specific details and figurative language to make your writing more interesting.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Collect thank you notes / Check Math HW
• Math: Volume / Rectangular Prisms
• Writing: Anti-Bullying Videos / Start bullying poem
• Reading: Read to Self / Small Groups (Presidential Candidates Article/Writing Conferences)
• Sign of the Beaver: Continue reading Ch. 5 / discuss 

Homework

Language:
1. Read 20 minutes

Math:
1. Pick 2 Problems to complete from pages 19C & 19D.

Monday, October 15th

Learning Goals

~ Organize rectangular packages to fit in rectangular boxes.
~ Add specific details and figurative language to make your writing more interesting.
~ Describe the Geography, Politics, Economics, and Culture of an ancient American civilization.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Find examples of figurative language in new poem - "October" / Check Math HW
• Math: Review estimation / Develop strategies to fit rectangular packages in a rectangular box
  
• Writing: Thank you note to Miss Rachel
• Reading: Read to Self / Small Groups (Presidential Candidates Article)
• Sign of the Beaver: Continue reading Ch. 5 / discuss 
• Social Studies: Inca/Maya/Aztec Team Webquest / Check answers and complete a final copy.

Homework

Language:
1. Read Poem / Get Signatures
2. Thank You Note rough draft
3. Bring in a card, envelope, and one stamp. 
(A small thank you note, thank you card, or stationary is fine. If you can't find any at home, we'll just use lined paper.)

Math:
1. Page 18

Friday, October 12th

Learning Goals

~ Develop strategies to figure out the volume of 3-D shapes.
~ Add specific details and figurative language to make your writing more interesting.
~ Describe the Geography, Politics, Economics, and Culture of an ancient American civilization.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Finish "Now & Then" Drawing for Library / Check Math HW / Share Sign of the Beaver Drawings
• Math: Session 1.3 - "Doubling the Number of Cubes"  Rectangular 3D Shapes
• Writing: Special Guest Poet / Poem Presentations
• Sign of the Beaver: Continue reading Ch. 4 / discuss 
• Social Studies: Inca/Maya/Aztec Team Webquest / Check answers and complete a final copy.

Homework

Language:
Read 20 minutes

Math:
Pages 13 & 14

Thursday, October 11th

Learning Goals

~ Develop strategies to figure out the volume of 3-D shapes.
~ Add specific details and figurative language to make your writing more interesting.
~ Describe the Geography, Politics, Economics, and Culture of an ancient American civilization.

Agenda (Day 2: Music & Library)  

• Warm-up: Finish Poem / Check Math HW
• Math: Finish Session 1.1 / Start 1.2- Rectangular 3D Shapes
• Writing: Special Guest Poet / Spooky Story
• Sign of the Beaver: Continue reading Ch. 4 / discuss 
• Social Studies: Continue Inca/Maya/Aztec Team Webquest

Homework

Language:
1. Sign of the Beaver Drawing
(Detailed, colorful drawing of something from Chapters 1-5)
2. Revise 2 poems
(Edit, add details, break into lines and stanzas to read tomorrow)

Math:
Page 10

Wednesday, October 10th

Learning Goals

~ Develop strategies to figure out the volume of 3-D shapes.
~ Add specific details and figurative language to make your writing more interesting.
~ Describe the Geography, Politics, Economics, and Culture of an ancient American civilization.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed)  

• Warm-up: Find new seat / Complete Columbus Fix-it
• Math: Go over Unit 1 Test                                                                                                            Session 1.1 - "How Many Cubes?"  Rectangular 3D Shapes
• Writing: Special Guest Poet / Story Starter
• Sign of the Beaver: Continue reading Ch. 4 / discuss 
• Social Studies: Inca/Maya/Aztec Team Webquest

Homework

Language:
Create a poem using Personification to describe something in Autumn
(Don't forget metaphor, simile, and details. See your sheet for examples.)

Math:
Page 5

Wednesday, October 3rd

Learning Goals

~ Solve division problems with 2-digit divisors.
~ Add specific details to make your writing more interesting.

Agenda (Day 3: Phys. Ed.)   *Walk to School Day / Nutrition Speaker

• Warm-up: Check & Correct Math HW
• Math: Session 3.6 - Solving Multiplication & Division Problems / Test Review
• Writing: Share writing samples / fix it up
• Sign of the Beaver: Continue reading Ch. 3 / discuss 

Homework

**Unit 1 Math Test on Friday, October 5th
Math:
Finish Review Packet / Check Answers

Tuesday, October 2nd

Learning Goals

~ Solve division problems with 2-digit divisors.
~ Add specific details to make your writing more interesting.
~ Discover the locations of some Native American civilizations.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed.)  

• Warm-up: Finish first American Atlas activity
• Math: Session 3.5 - Solving Division Problems (Review for test on Friday. **Review packet with answer key coming home shortly.)
• Writing: Review writing sample / fix it up
• Sign of the Beaver: Continue reading / discuss 
• Daily 5: Work on Writing (1:1 Assessments / Small Groups)
• Social Studies: Native American Geography Preview (Atlas)

Homework

**Walk to School Day tomorrow - wear sneakers / bring jacket.
**Unit 1 Math Test on Friday, October 5th

Language Arts:
Ideas, pg 29 

Math:
SAB pages 61 & 62 

Monday, October 1st

Learning Goals

~ Solve division problems with 2-digit divisors.
~ Add specific details to make your writing more interesting.
~Discover the locations of some Native American civilizations.

Agenda (Day 4: Art & Chorus)  

• Warm-up: Finish state capital activity
• Math: Session 3.4 - Division Strategies
• Writing: Review writing sample / fix it up
• Daily 5: Work on Writing (1:1 Assessments / Small Groups)
• Social Studies: Native American Geography Preview (Atlas)

Homework

Language Arts:
Finish Rewriting "My Dogs"
Finish Pen Pal Final Copy (Perhaps bring in a photo or very small item to send? )
Read 20 minutes (Some Raz-kids.com time during the week.)

Math:
SAB page 57 & 58
 

Friday, September 28th

Learning Goals

~ Use strategies to solve division problems.
~ Include specific details to make your writing more interesting.
~ Gather new information about states, including their capital.

Agenda (Day 3: Physical Education)   **Picture Day!

• Warm-up: Check Math Homework / Gather poem
• Writing: Ideas Rubric / Practice with sample writing
• Math: Session 3.3 - Division Strategies
• Daily 5: Read to Self (1:1 Assessments)
• Social Studies: Share state posters / Start state capital activity

Homework

Language Arts:
(No Poetry Race poem this week.)

Math:
SAB  page 54