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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Thursday, March 7th

Learning Goals

~I can mutiply with decimals.
~I can write a persuasive essay with 3 body paragraphs and specific supporting details.
~I can locate and label answers in a text.
~I can explain the difference between climate and weather.

Agenda (Day 4: Phys. Ed & Library)  

  • Warm-up: Persuasive writing review
  • Math: Unit 6 (3A.2) Multiplying with Decimals
  • Writing:  LAT post-test: Persuasive Writing / Word Study Quiz
  • Reading: Reading comprehension practice / Non-fiction reading
  • Science (Weather): Air Movement

Homework

**Mrs. Allen is available after school on Thursdays from 2-3 PM.
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes
2. Study "Words from Many Cultures" - Spelling Quiz tomorrow
3. Finish Reading Comp. Page 5 & 6

Math:
1. Finish pages 69 & 70.
Science:
1. Finish Weather Notebook Notes/Drawings for first two questions

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Wednesday, March 6th

Learning Goals

~I can mutiply numbers by powers of 10.
~I can write a persuasive essay with 3 body paragraphs and specific supporting details.
~I can locate and label answers in a text.
~I can explain the difference between climate and weather.

Agenda (Day 3: Art & Chorus)  

  • Warm-up: Share word origins
  • Math: Multiplying Powers of Ten / Moving the Decimal Point
  • Writing:  Persuasive Writing / Writing Progress Reports
  • Reading: Reading comprehension practice / Non-fiction reading
  • Science (Weather): Climate vs. Weather / Layers of the Atmosphere / Air Movement

Homework

**Mrs. Allen is available after school on Thursdays from 2-3 PM.
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes
2. Study "Words from Many Cultures" - Definitions Quiz tomorrow.
3. Finish Reading Comp. Page 4
Math:
1. Finish page 68 (if needed)

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Tuesday, March 5th

Learning Goals

~I can use strategies to add, subtract, and order decimals.
~I can write a persuasive essay with 3 body paragraphs and specific supporting details.
~I can locate and label answers in a text.
~I can explain the difference between climate and weather.

Agenda (Day 3: PBIS Assembly & Band)  

  • Warm-up: Persuasive Writing Piece Check-in
  • Math: Benchmark: Ordering, Adding & Subtracting Decimals
  • Writing:  Persuasive Writing / Writing Progress Reports
  • Reading: Reading comprehension practice / Non-fiction reading
  • Science (Weather): Climate vs. Weather / Layers of the Atmosphere / Air Movement

Homework

**Mrs. Allen is available after school on Thursdays from 2-3 PM.
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes
2. Study "Words from Many Cultures" - Definitions Quiz on Thursday
3. Find out origin of your word

Math:
1. None

Monday, March 4, 2013

Monday, March 4th

Learning Goals

~I can use strategies to add, subtract, and order decimals.
~I can write a persuasive essay with 3 body paragraphs and specific supporting details.
~I can locate and label answers in a text.
~I can explain the difference between climate and weather.

Agenda (Day 2: Music)  

  • Warm-up: Persuasive Writing Piece
  • Math: Review for Benchmark tomorrow
  • Writing:  Persuasive Writing / Writing Progress Reports
  • Reading: Reading comprehension practice / Non-fiction reading
  • Science (Weather): Climate vs. Weather / Layers of the Atmosphere / Air Movement

Homework

**Mrs. Allen is available after school on Thursdays from 2-3 PM.
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes
2. Finish Read Comp Packet page 3
3. Finish Practice Persuasive Essay ("Should students in the ESM District pay a fee to play sports?")

Math:
1. Study for Benchmark tomorrow

Friday, March 1, 2013

Friday, March 1st

Learning Goals

~I can use strategies to add decimals.
~I can present information clearly.
~I can be a good listener.

Agenda (Day 1: Phys. Ed & Library)  

  • Warm-up: 10-Minute Math Book
  • Math: Grouped Review, then Unit 6 (2.6-2.8) - Adding Decimals
  • Writing:  How-to Presentations / Persuasive Writing
  • Reading & Science: Non-fiction reading (Weather)

Homework

**Mrs. Allen is available after school on Thursdays from 2-3 PM.
Language:
1. Read 20 minutes