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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Math:

Tomorrow we total our purchases and decide for final shopping on Friday.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Math:

Tomorrow we will continue shopping for our Safari in Nairobi.

Thursday is a day to total and make final decisions.

Friday we have the computers again for final decisions.

Social Studies:

1) Work on project

2) We've changed the criteria requirements to 10 total. We discussed that the focus will be on an informed and poised presentation, NOT on symbolism alone.

REQUIREMENTS: 10 criteria items= 2 Pre-war events + Anaconda Plan + Gettysburg + 4 battles + 2 of your choice (You can make Gettysburg on of your 4 battles and then choose 3 of your choice.)

Study.

Read.

Think.

Create.

Know.

Practice.

Present.

3) Presentations May 23

Monday, May 14, 2012

Math:

Complete Safari shopping sheet for online shopping tomorrow.

Literature:

You should be rereading chapters of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry to find details for paper doll characters. (There was also a description of characters packet distributed.) These are due in batches:

Uncle Hammer, Mr. Morrison are due May 15th

Social Studies:

1) Work on project

2) Have uniform jacket done by Monday - details can be added next week

3) Circle the 12 criteria items you chose on criteria sheet.

Next to each put a number 1 - 5 to show how far you are in planning, making, finishing the symbol or artifact for it.

3) Presentations May 23

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Literature:

1)Jeremy, Lillian Jean, Claude, T.J., PaPa are due May 11th

2) Uncle Hammer, Mr. Morrison are due May 15th

Social Studies:

1) Work on project

2) Have uniform jacket done by Monday - details can be added next week

3) Presentations May 23

4) Quiz over Chapter 20 in War, Terrible War on Friday

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Math:

Complete sixth page entitled: "Mental Math: Multiplying by Multiples of Ten" code P2-4

Literature:

1)Jeremy, Lillian Jean, Claude, T.J., PaPa are due May 11th

2) Uncle Hammer, Mr. Morrison are due May 15th

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Math:

Complete the 3rd and 5th pages of the packet

Entitled: "Understanding Decimals" Code R1-2

and "The Decimal's the Point" Code E1-2

Literature:

1)Jeremy, Lillian Jean, Claude, T.J., PaPa are due May 11th

2) Uncle Hammer, Mr. Morrison are due May 15th

Science:

Read the Circulatory Booklet

Social Studies:

1) Work on project

2) Have uniform jacket done by Friday - details can be added next week

3) Presentations May 23

4) Quiz over Chapter 20 in War, Terrible War on Thursday

Tomorrow is 'Inspire Me' Day!

Bring or prepare to share a poem, photo, art work, video excerpt, musical excerpt or something that inspires (breathes spirit into you) you.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Math:

Complete the first two sheets of packets distributed - Both are entitled "Understanding Whole Numbers"

One is coded R1-1, the other P1-1

Literature:

1) First batch is the Logan family (We've moved PaPa to the second group.)due Tuesday, May 8th.

2)Jeremy, Lillian Jean, Claude, T.J., PaPa are due May 11th

3) Uncle Hammer, Mr. Morrison are due May 15th

Science:

Practice and study respiration model test.

Oral explanation due Tuesday.

Social Studies:

1)Read in War, Terrible War chapters 18 and 20

Quiz over Chapter 20 on Thursday.

2)Continue working on uniform construction

3) Continue researching criteria items and creating symbols or artifacts for presentation on May 23rd.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Tomorrow is Olympic Day!

Wear Orange and/or Blue!

Literature:

Continue working charater paper dolls-

You should be rereading the first two chapters of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry to find details for paper doll characters. These are due in batches:

1) First batch is the Logan family (We've moved PaPa to the second group.)due Tuesday, May 8th.

2)Jeremy, Lillian Jean, Claude, T.J., PaPa are due May 11th

3) Uncle Hammer, Mr. Morrison are due May 15th

Social Studies:

1) Read in War, Terrible War Chapter 16 The Soldiers

2) Study/Plan symbols for Civil War Project

3) Presentation May 23rd

Science:

1)Color in Respiration packet page 23, items 1-6

2) Study/practice with respiration model for test on Tuesday, May 8th

Wednesday, May 2,2012

Thursday is Funky Fashion Day! (No spray painted hair.)

Math:

Quiz on Thursday over similar items

on 3 sheets.

Literature:

You should be rereading the first two chapters of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry to find details for paper doll characters. These are due in batches:

1) First batch is the Logan family (We've moved PaPa to the second group.)due Tuesday, May 8th.

2)Jeremy, Lillian Jean, Claude, T.J., PaPa are due May 11th

3) Uncle Hammer, Mr. Morrison are due May 15th

Social Studies:

1) Everyone has their uniform fabric. Work at school and home to: a) get sleeves sewn,

b)then bodice sides.

c)See Mrs. Fillinger for

specific pinning of bodice shoulders.

d)Then revisit Mrs. F for

pinning sleeves to bodice.

e) See Mrs. F for cutting front for your choice of single or double breasted and sewing of button and buttonholes.

f) Finally details of cuffs, badges, sashes, hats, pockets, cording, epaulets, etc. can be added.

2)Continue researching, brainstorming and planning the 12 symbols for criteria items required for presentation day on May 23rd.

Science:

Color page 22 in respiration packet: items - 1 - 13

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Math:

Finish 3 math sheets from Monday.

Instant A tomorrow for completion.

Quiz on Thursday over similar items

on these 3 sheets.

Literature:

You should be rereading the first chapter of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry to find details for paper doll characters. These are due in batches:1) First batch is the Logan family due Tuesday, May 8th.

2)Jeremy, Lillian Jean, Claude, T.J. are due May 11th

3) Uncle Hammer, Mr. Morrison are due May 15th

Social Studies:

1)Read in War, Terrible War chapters 14 & 15

Titles: Trouble for President Davis

Choosing Sides

2) Everyone has their uniform fabric. Work at school and home to: a) get sleeves sewn,

b)then bodice sides.

c)See Mrs. Fillinger for

specific pinning of bodice shoulders.

d)Then revisit Mrs. F for

pinning sleeves to bodice.

e) See Mrs. F for cutting front for your choice of single or double breasted and sewing of button and buttonholes.

f) Finally details of cuffs, badges, sashes, hats, pockets, cording, epaulets, etc. can be added.

3)Continue researching, brainstorming and planning the 12 symbols for criteria items required for presentation day on May 23rd.

Science:

Color page 20 in respiration packet: items - 4,5,6,7,8,,10

Page 21: items - 1,3,6,7,8,9,15

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Math:

Page 638: Items 6 - 44 evens only.

Science:

Finish reading the Respiration booklet.

REMINDERS:

1) 2 liter bottle due tomorrow for respiration model to be made next week.

2) paper sack due tomorrow for social studies Civil War project

3) Tomorrow is B day in the ABC countdown: We are enjoying reading afternoon so for us it is BOOK DAY since the BOGO bookfair day was Wednesday for us.

4) Monday, April 30 is our Reading MAP testing day

5) Wednesday, May 2 is our Math MAP testing day

6) Friday, May 5 is Olympic Day in the afternoon

7) We also have AimsWeb and Benchmarking testing comin u

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Social Studies:

Read in the Chapter 16 packet "A Divided Country" Lessons 2 and 3. Answer item 3 on page 396. Answer item 1 on page 403.

Don't forget:

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Math:

Quiz tomorrow over adding, subtracting, multiplying,

and dividing fractions and mixed numbers.

There will be 2 percentage items. One may ask

what is 11% of a number. The other item will check to see

if you understand how percentages, fractions and decimals are related.

Social Studies:

Read in chapter 15 lesson 5: answer item 4 at the end

Science:

REad in Respiration booklet chapters 3 & 4

Study vocabulary words for spelling and meaning - test on Wednesday

Monday, April 23, 2012

Math:

Complete sheet distributed at end of day.

Social Studies:

Read in chapter 15 lesson 3: on page 371 answer item 1

Readin in Chap. 15 lesson 4: on page 376 answer item 3

Science:

REad in Respiration booklet chapters 1 & 2

Study vocab words for spelling and meaning - test on Wednesday

Happy Weekend!

Things to think about for next week and beyond. . .

1)Vocabulary test next Wednesday

2) Bring a paper grocery bag to school to store your uniform supplies in

3) Be on the look out before Monday, April 30th for a 2 liter pop bottle. The lid is NOT needed. Clear colored or green it does not matter. Empty and rinsed. You'll need it for the respiration model. You will construct this for a quiz grade and then use it to orally explain respiration for a test grade.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Math:

Complete the 10 fraction/mixed number equations and 4 bonus items copied from the board.

Social Studies:

Read in the Chapter 15 packet available in class:

Lesson 1 - answer item #4 on page 362

Lesson 2 - Answer items #2 & #4 on page 367.

Language:

Hidden vocabulary picture due tomorrow.

(I'll check the flashcards tomorrow at the same time.)

Vocabulary test on Wedn

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Language:

Vocabulary Assignments:

1) Flashcards due Thursday - word and part of speech on front/definition in your own words on back.

See assignment page:

Vocabulary Terms

1) Due Thursday - Make a set of flashcards: word on front/part of speech on front/definition in your own words on back

2) Due Friday ñ Draw a detailed picture. Then ëhideí all 18 vocabulary terms in the picture for a study buddy to find. Be creative.

Connote

Connotation

Denotation

Denote

Melancholy

Disarray

Populate

Cultural

Geographic

Economic

Political

Values

Respiration

Inspiration

Spirit

Circulation

Circulate

Oxygen

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Social Studies:

Read in Liberty for All? chapters 33 & 37

"Big Problems for a Little Giant" &

"Seven Decades"

Language:

Vocabulary Assignments:

1) Flashcards due Thursday - word and part of speech on front/definition in your own words on back.

See assignment page:

Vocabulary Terms

1) Due Thursday - Make a set of flashcards: word on front/part of speech on front/definition in your own words on back

2) Due Friday ñ Draw a detailed picture. Then ëhideí all 18 vocabulary terms in the picture for a study buddy to find. Be creative.

Connote

Connotation

Denotation

Denote

Melancholy

Disarray

Populate

Cultural

Geographic

Economic

Political

Values

Respiration

Inspiration

Spirit

Circulation

Circulate

Oxygen

Monday, April 16, 2012

Math:

Quiz over adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers on Tuesday

Social Studies:

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Tomorrow is reading afternoon. Bring a stack of your favorite reading materials.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

*** NOTICE***

Tomorrow we go to the Art Institute. Bring a totally t

Math:

Page 635: items 5 - 28

Social Studies:

Study for War of 1812 test on Friday.

Science:

Study Matter packet for test next Monday. (no ions or isotopes on test)

Language:

Sentence surgery (diagramming) quiz on Thursday

Monday, April 9, 2012

Math:

Page 633: items 1 - 12

Social Studies:

Read in The New Nation: " The Other Constitution"

Language:

Study Write Source 2000 parts of speech and parts of sentence section along with sentence from today's lesson for quiz on Thursday. More sentences each day.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Language:

Due Thursday: 3 paragraph paper

1) What I learned over Spring Break. . .

2) What I missed during Spring Break. . .

3) What are 2 or more of my goals for the last 2 months of school?

Literature:

NOTICE:

The test over The Winter Hero novel has been modified to a singular test to taken on Monday, April 9th.

Due to our shortened day on Thursday and atomic model (edible atom) test, there would not be sufficient time to take the test.

Science:

Study Matter Packet and Periodic Table of Elements for 10 minutes.

Plan for your Edible Atom test on Thursday.

(Assignment sheet distributed in class.)

Edible atom test (oral presentation) on Thursday

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Math:

Study for fraction quiz tomorrow

Language:

Due Thursday: 3 paragraph paper

1) What I learned over Spring Break. . .

2) What I missed during Spring Break. . .

3) What are 2 or more of my goals for the last 2 months of school?

Literature:

Test over The Winter Hero novel Part I Thursday

Part II on Tuesday, April 10th.

Science:

Study Matter Packet and Periodic Table of Elements for 10 minutes.

Plan your Edible Atom project test on Thursday. Assignment sheet distributed in class.

Social Studies:

Read in The New Nation , Chapter 11"Meriwether and William or Lewis and Clark"

Monday, April 2, 2012

Welcome Back!

Math:

Complete the 12 item sheet distributed in class.

Language:

Due Thursday: 3 paragraph paper

1) What I learned over Spring Break. . .

2) What I missed during Spring Break. . .

3) What are 2 or more of my goals for the last 2 months of school?

Literature:

Test over The Winter Hero novel Part I Thursday

Part II on Tuesday, April 10th.

Science:

Study Matter Packet and Periodic Table of Elements for 20 minutes.

Social Studies:

Read in The New Nation , Chapter 10"Meet Mr. Jefferson"

Thursday, March 22, 2012

No homework tonight!

1) Use this time to find books, magazines, word games and other mind stretchers to take on Spring Break with you. If you are "stay-cationing" you need the same materials for your brain. In fact, stay-cationers could practice our new knowledge of nutrition and research a recipe for new dish to help create in the kitchen for the whole family to enjoy.

2)Talk with your family about the awesome material you've been learning about matter and government.

3) Exericise outdoors and enjoy this amazingly unseasonal spring weather we're experiencing!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

No homework tonight!

2)Talk with your family about the awesome material you've been learning about matter and government.

3) Exericise outdoors and enjoy this amazingly unseasonal spring weather we're experiencing!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Happy Spring!

Math:

Please complete the 10 item fraction review sheet for Wednesday.

Social Studies:

1) Study the Premble for test on Wednesday. You'll have to copy it word for word and explain key words and phrases we've discussed in class.

2) Study the Constitution in the We The People book and the social studies text packet.

Specifics to know:

a) all three branches, their jobs and who serves on them;

b)The Great Compromise;

c) The Bill of Rights (You'll have to choose one. They'll be listed on the test. Explain it. Tell how it came about from a colonial America event. Tell why it is still an important right today.

Science:

Study the Matter packet for continued discussion in class. The oral test (presenting the edible atom) is currently scheduled for April 5th when we return from Spring Break. This could change to a later date, but not earlier depending on our study pace.

***Tell your parents and family about the lab experience you participated in today with the scientists from Abbott.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Math:

Please complete the 10 item fraction review sheet for Tuesday.

Social Studies:

1) Study the Premble for test on Wednesday. You'll have to copy it word for word and explain key words and phrases we've discussed in class.

2) Study the Constitution in the We The People book and the social studies text packet. Specifics to know: a) all three branches, their jobs and who serves on them; b)The Great Compromise; c) The Bill of Rights

Science:

Study the Matter packet for continued discussion in class. The oral test (presenting the edible atom) is currently scheduled for April 5th when we return from Spring Break. This could change to an later date, but not earlier depending on our study pace.

***Tomorrow a team of scientist parents from Abbott will

Friday, March 16, 2012

Language:

1) Vocabulary test on Monday

2) Fable using 13+ vocab words due on Monday.

3) Written record of using 3 vocab words multiple times

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Language:

1) Continue studying vocabulary terms

2) Due Monday: Written report/record of times you used (in writing/speech) 3 vocabulary terms of your choic

3) Due Monday: a brief fable using13+ terms

4) Test on terms (know both the spelling and meaning of each term)

Social Studies:

1) Study in social studies text packet page 332, Bill of Rights.

We'll discuss these in class tomorrow.

2) Constitution Test on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Pi day!

Language:

See assignment sheet.

Social Studies:

1) Read in We The People lesson 11

2) Study Preamble for test on Wed. 21st

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Language:

See vocabulary assignment sheet for details:

Wednesday: Flashcards with diacritical markings due

Illustrations of 6 terms of your choice due

Test on Monday, March 19th

Social Studies:

1) Read Lesson 14 in We The People book

2) Also in We The People, read pages 103 and 104

3) In social studies text packet continue to study Preamble(Page 330). You'll have to write it by memory on the test.

4) Also in packet , read page 332, The Bill of Rights. You'll have to write about one of these of your choice on the test: What from colonial period caused? How is it still relevant today?

Come ready to discuss tomorrow.

***NOTICE***

We will be taking a CoGat test tomorrow and Thursday. While these tests can't be studied for, please continue the protein dinners, snacks and breakfasts and extra sleep. These tests are used to place students in 6th grade classes.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Literature:

Study & review chapters 1 - 3 in The Winter Hero.

Quiz on Thursday.

Language:

A new vocabulary assignment started today. There are several components and due dates: (see assignment sheet for details)

a) flashcards due Wed.

b) 13 etymologies due Thursday

c) 6 illustrations due Wed.

d) record of 3 terms used multiple times in speech/writing due Monday, March 19th

e) fable using 12 + terms due Monday, March 19th

f) Test on Monday, March 19th

Social Studies:

1) Read in We The People, Lesson 13 (Executive branch)

2) Begin study for test (specifically the Preamble)

See page 330 of the S.S. text packet for actual text of Preamble followed by paraphrase. Students are required to write the Pe

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

1) How are your plans/prep going for the Nutrition Network presentations next week?

2) Eat a high protein dinner, snack & breakfast for last day of ISATS tomorrow

3)Get plenty of rest for optimum performance

4)Discuss at dinner what you learned about the legislative branch today

5) Look ahead at the vocabulary assignments for next week

Monday, March 5, 2012

Massacre Day

1) Explain how today became Massacre Day at dinner tonight.

2) Study government/constitutional notes or Lesson 8, page 58, as we'll discuss the Great Compromise tomorrow in class.

3) Think about or discuss with your medschool group any preparation for your Nutrition Network next week.

4) Eat a high protein dinner, snack (tonight) and breakfast(tomorow) to equip your brain for optimum functioning for ISATS

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Open House tonight at 6:30 in the Patrick Patt gymnasium.

Students: Meet me outside the 'rubber gym' at 6:15.

No homework.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Math:

Complete items 28 - 34 in ISAT packet.

Lit/LA

Find and record 6+ words from The Winter Hero, chapters 1 & 2. Look them up and write the definitions in your own words.

Science:

Make sure your science work is all done before Thursday when Mrs. Filllinger returns to check averaged totals for food journal data

**Notice: Bring boots for a visit to our trees tomorrow.

Also note to parents, the 5th Grade Open House is Thursday, March 1st at 6:30 (Soldiers need to be here by 6:15)

Monday, February 27, 2012

Math:

Complete items 11 - 27 in the ISAT practice packet.

Science:

1) Due Tuesday, Feb. 28th - research/plan/create

3 meals + a snack (brk/lnch/dnr/snck)that all follow the 50% recommendation for fruits/vegetables

2) totaled and averaged nutrition info for the 3 days you pulled for analysis/study

3)Be ready to show and discuss something you've learned from nutrition games

4) Calculate daily calorie intake: your weight x 22 for girls/weight x 25 for boys.

Social Studies:

Read in From Colonies to Country Chapter 38 or 39 (depending on the edition you have) "Just What is a Constitution?"

Language:

Due Tuesday: Rough draft of letter from Valley Forge

Final copy due Wednesday on manilla paper.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Happy Birthday, Olivia!!

Tomorrow we will enjoy a day of reading and science. Other than our regularly scheduled math and specials we will be either reading for pleasure or working/meeting to discuss our digestive/nutrition

Science:

1) Due Tuesday, Feb. 28th - research/plan/create

3 meals + a snack (brk/lnch/dnr/snck)that all follow the 50% recommendation for fruits/vegetables

2) totaled and averaged nutrition info for the 3 days you pulled for analysis/study

3)Be ready to show and discuss something you've learned from nutrition games

4) Calculate daily calorie intake: your weight x 22 for girls/weight x 25 for boys.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Math:

Page 507: items 1-6

Science:

1) totaled and averaged nutrition info for the 3 days you pulled for analysis/study

2)Be ready to show and discuss something you've learned from nutrition games

3) Calculate daily calorie intake: your weight x 22 for girls and 25 for boys.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Math:

Page 496: items 2 - 12 evens only

Read page 504

Memorize coordinate order {x (horizontal) then y(vertical)}

Science:

Come to class tomorrow ready for video taping:

1)Totalled food journals for discussions

2) recipe ideas ( in writing) for discussion

3) specific items from websites to share with your group

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Math

See you on Thursday with page 502: items 22-42

Social Studies:

Read in From Colonies To Country, the chapters entitled:

"A Man with Ideas" and "A Philadelphia Welcome"

Literature:

Continue reading in From Colonies to Country chapter entitled:

"Summer in Philly"

Language:

"Other" written piece due Wed. Feb. 22.

Some students turned in their expository on Monday, others their narrative. Which ever you haven't completed is due Wed. the 22nd.

Science:

1)Complete the take home quiz

2) Test over digestion system tomorrow (We'll discuss the

take home quiz before this quiz.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day!

A special thank you to Mrs. Reed for all her help, planning, support and preparation. Thank you too Mrs. Barca for her help coordinating party activities today.

Great Party Committee m

Math:

Read pages 500 & 501.

On page 502 complete items 22-42

Language:

Due WEdnesday, Feb. 22: The writing piece you did NOT turn in Monday. Some folks turned in Expository, others turned in the narrative.

Science:

1) Bring a labeled/color sketch of your licorice digestive model made in class on Wednesday.

2) Bring a nutrition label taped to page 26 "Using the New Food Label" in your Nutrition packet

2) Study digestion packets for test on Thursday

Social Studies:

Eleven students presented projects the past 2 days. Be ready to present tomorrow unless Mrs. Fillinger has told you otherwise (Operas and T.K.)

Monday, February 13, 2012

**Special announcement** If you are a member of the Valentine Committee, remember to bring items you are responsible for to school tomorrow for the party after lunch.

Math:

Study pages 518 and 519 for discussion tomorrow.

Literature:

Write a 3 paragraph response to the novel, My Brother Sam is Dead.

Include:

1) What you liked about the author's work

2) What you don't like about the author's work

3) What did you learn about the American Revolution by reading this novel?

Language:

Due WEdnesday, Feb. 22: The writing piece you did NOT turn in today. Some folks turned in Expository, others turned in the narrative.

Science:

1) Bring a labeled/color sketch of your licorice digestive model made in class today.

2) Study digestion packets for test on Thursday

Social Studies:

Read in From Colonies to Country, the chapter entitled, " Looking Northwest" (Chapter 32 in some editions/33 in others)

Six students presented projects today. Be ready to present tomorrow unless Mrs. Fillinger has told you otherwise (Operas and T.K.)

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Math:

Quiz moved to Thursday due to

great questions in class and scheduling conflicts

1)NARRATIVE -

2) Final paper Due Monday, Feb. 13.*

3) EXPOSITORY - Choose a pre-war topic. You will compose a 1-2 page report explaining how this event led to causing the Revolutionary War. Use the red text, From Colonies to Country book, notes from class and any other reliable sources. Follow the criteria sheet given in class.

Due Feb. 22.*

* Students have the option to swap the due dates for the narrative and expository papers (Feb. 13 & 22) if it helps them complete both pieces on time.

Social Studies:

1)We've discussed all the criteria items and the entire war in class. All criteria items are covered in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

1) We've been recording in food journals since Jan. 5 (33 days)

If you have 30 days recorded, you can stop. If you don't have 30 days recorded, keep recording until you do.

2) Due Friday: Choose 3 nonconsecutive days of the week.

Pull all the sheets for these 3 days from your data.

Stack/staple all the Mondays or Saturdays etc.

Total the nutrition information so you have 3 totals

3) Due Thursday: Color the Large Intestine page 105: ITems A, C, D, E, F, G, I

4) Lab Write up due Thursday: Think about and refer to our digestive system simulation activity today. Write a 5+ sentence paragraph discussing the activity, your observations, differences in acids (Coke vs. vinegar), relationship/connection to digestive system and what you learned from this activity.

5) Look over/investigate the nutrition website we'll be using over the next few weeks: www.fns.usda.gov (Blast Off game)

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Math:

Quiz tomorrow over notes and page 214

1)NARRATIVE -

2) Final paper Due Monday, Feb. 13.*

* Students have the option to swap these due dates if it helps them complete both pieces on time.

Social Studies:

1)We've discussed all the criteria items in class. All criteria items are covered in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

1) We've been recording in food journals since Jan. 5 (33 days)

If you have 30 days recorded, you can stop. We'll have instructions for the next step soon. If you don't have 30 days recorded, keep recording until you do.

2) Choose 3 nonconsecutive days of the week. Pull all the sheets for these days from your data. Stack/staple all the Mondays or Saturdays. Total the nutrition information so you have 3 toal

3) Look over and investigate the nutrition website we'll be using over the next few weeks: www.fns.usda.gov (Blast Off game)

Monday, February 6, 2012

Math:

Study page 214 for quiz on Wednesday.

1)NARRATIVE -

2) Final paper Due Monday, Feb. 13.*

* Students have the option to swap these due dates if it helps them complete both pieces on time.

Social Studies:

1)We've discussed all the criteria items in class. All criteria items are covered in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

1) We've been recording in food journals since Jan. 5 (33 days)

If you have 30 days recorded, you can stop. We'll have instructions for the next step soon. If you don't have 30 days recorded, keep recording until you do.

2)Color the indicated items in your digestive packet page 104:

Small Intestine: - Items A, F, G and H¹

3)Finish the linear measurement of digestive system lab we started in class.

4) Look over and investigate the nutrition website we'll be using over the next few weeks: www.fns.usda.gov (Blast Off game)

Thursday, February 2, 2012

1)NARRATIVE -

2) Final paper Due Friday, Feb. 10.*

* Students have the option to swap these due dates if it helps them complete both pieces on time.

Social Studies:

1)We've discussed all the criteria items in class. All criteria items are covered in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

1) Continue to record in Food Journal entries/analysis

2)Color the indicated items in your digestive packet page 103:

Regions of the stomach - Items A, B, C and D

3) Look over and investigate the nutrition website we'll be using over the next few weeks: www.fns.usda.gov (Blast Off game)

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Math:

Page 214: 58 - 64

1)NARRATIVE -

2) Final paper Due Friday, Feb. 10.*

* Students have the option to swap these due dates if it helps them complete both pieces on time.

Social Studies:

1)We've discussed all the criteria items in class. All criteria items are covered in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

1) Continue to record in Food Journal entries/analysis

2)Color the indicated items in your digestive packet page 101:

nasopharynx, soft palate, uvula, oropharynx, larynxgopharynx, esophagus, tongue, trachea, nasal cavity, epiglottis, larynx

3) Look over and investigate the nutrition website we'll be using over the next few weeks:

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

1)NARRATIVE -

2) Final paper Due Friday, Feb. 10.*

* Students have the option to swap these due dates if it helps them complete both pieces on time.

Social Studies:

1)We've discussed all the criteria items in class. All criteria items are covered in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

1) Continue to record in Food Journal entries/analysis

2)Color the 'X ed ' items in your digestive packet pages 98 & 99

Monday, January 30, 2012

Math:

Page 214: Items 42 - 53

Language:

1)NARRATIVE -

2) Final paper Due Friday, Feb. 10.*

* Students have the option to swap these due dates if it helps them complete both pieces on time.

Social Studies:

1)We've discussed all the criteria items in class. All criteria items are covered in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

Continue to record in Food Journal entries/analysis

Wednesday, January 26, 2012

Language:

1)NARRATIVE -

2) Final paper Due Friday, Feb. 10.

Social Studies:

1)We've discussed all the criteria items in class. All criteria items are covered in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

Continue to record in Food Journal entries/analysis

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Math:

Practice packet to be distributed tomorrow.

Study notes for quiz on Thursday: adding and subtracting fractions.

Literature:

Quiz over Chapters 9 - 10 in MBSiD novel on Wednesday

Language:

1)NARRATIVE - Pre-writing /planning. Use a third graphic organizer to give evidence of your plans.

2) 3rd graphic prewrite due Wednesday, Jan. 25th

Your story must be centered around any Revolutionary War event of your choice.

3) Final paper Due Friday, Feb. 10.

4) EXPOSITORY - Choose a pre-war topic. You will compose a 1-2 page report explaining how this event led to causing the Revolutionary War. Use the red text, From Colonies to Country book, notes from class and any other reliable sources. Follow the criteria sheet given in class. Due Jan. 20.

2) Pre-write graphic due Thursday

Social Studies:

1)We've covered criteria items 1 - 54 in class. All criteria items are in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12. The remaining criteria items (53 & 55) will be taught this week, completing the war. This leaves 19 days (13 school days) to work on project until presentation day.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

1) Study the text Muscular system packet

2) TEST on Wednesday, Jan. 25th

3) Continue to record in Food Journal entries/analysis

Monday, January 23, 2012

Math:

Complete addition/subtraction sheet

Quiz on Thursday over fractions.

Literature:

Quiz over Chapters 9 - 11 in MBSiD novel on Wednesday

Language:

1)NARRATIVE - Pre-writing /planning. Use a third graphic organizer to give evidence of your plans.

2) 3rd graphic prewrite due Wednesday, Jan. 25th

Your story must be centered around any Revolutionary War event of your choice.

3) Final paper Due Friday, Feb. 10.

Social Studies:

1)We've covered criteria items 1 - 52 in class. All criteria items are in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12. The remaining criteria items (53-55) will be taught this week, completing the war. This leaves 17 days (10 school days) to work on project until presentation day.

2) Final project presentations due Monday, Feb. 13

Science:

1) Study the text Muscular system packet

2) Test moved to Wednesday, Jan. 25th

3) Continue to record in Food Journal entries/analysis

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Literature:

Quiz over Chapters 9 - 11 in MBSiD novel on Friday

Language:

1)Pre-writing /planning. Use a second graphic organizer offered in class.

2) 2nd graphic prewrite due Thursday, Jan. 19th

Your story must be centered around any Revolutionary War event of your choice.

2) Third prewriting evidence (graphic organizer(s)) due Wednesday, Jan. 25th

3) Final paper Due Feb. 6.

Social Studies:

1) 12 more criteria item symbols due Friday (total of 36)

We've covered criteria items 1 - 43 in class. All criteria items are in the copied packets of Chapters 11 & 12. The remaining criteria items will be taught next week, completing the war. This leaves 16 days (10 school days) to work on project until presentation day.

2) Final project tentatively due Feb. 13

Science:

1) Study the text Muscular system packet

2) Test moved to Wednesday, Jan. 25th

3) Continue to record in Food Journal entries/analysis

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Math:

1) Study notes on adding/subtracting fractions

2) Complete homework sheet of 10 items

Literature:

Quiz over Chapters 9 - 11 in MBSiD novel on Thursday

Language:

1)Pre-writing /planning. Use a second graphic organizer offered in class.

2) 2nd graphic prewrite due Thursday, Jan. 19th

Your story must be centered around any Revolutionary War event of your choice.

2) Third prewriting evidence (graphic organizer(s)) due Wednesday, Jan. 25th

3) Final paper Due Feb. 6.

Social Studies:

1) 12 more criteria item symbols due Thursday (total of 24)

2) Final project tentatively due Feb

Science:

1) Study the text Muscular system packet

2) Test moved to Monday, Jan. 23rd

3) Food Journal entries/analysis

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Math:

Notes Quiz on Friday (our time was short today due to testing)

Literature:

Skim/ read over the first 8 chapters of My Brother Sam is Dead.

Come to class with any questions. Quiz on Friday.

Language:

1)Begin pre-writing planning. Use one of the graphic organizers offered in class.

Your story must be centered around any Revolutionary War event of your choice.

2) Second prewriting evidence (graphic organizer(s)) due Tuesday, Jan. 17th

3) Final paper Due Feb. 6.

Social Studies:

1) 12 more criteria item symbols due Thursday (total of 24)

2) Read in From Colonies to Country Chapter 23 "Freedom Fighters"

Science:

1) Color circled items on page 12 in your muscular system graphic packet

2) Study the text Muscular system packet

3) Food Journal entries/analysis

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Math:

Notes Quiz on Thursday

Literature:

Skim/ read over the first 8 chapters of My Brother Sam is Dead.

Come to class with any questions. Quiz on Friday.

Language:

1)Begin pre-writing planning. Use one of the graphic organizers offered in class.

Your story must be centered around any Revolutionary War event of your choice.

2) prewriting evidence (graphic organizer(s)) due Thursday

3) Final paper Due Feb. 6.

Social Studies:

1) 6 more criteria item symbols due Thursday (total of 24)

2) 12 more due Thursday, Jan. 18th

Science:

1) Color circled items on page 11 in your muscular system graphic packet

2) Study the text Muscular system packet

3) Food Journal entries

4) Food Journal cover due Thursday for lamination

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Math:

Study notes and complete 7 equations from the white board.

Literature:

Skim/ read over the first 7 chapters of My Brother Sam is Dead.

Come to class with any questions. Quiz on Friday.

Language:

1)Begin pre-writing planning. Use one of the graphic organizers offered in class.

Your story must be centered around any Revolutionary War event of your choice.

2) prewriting evidence (graphic organizer(s)) due Thursday

3) Final paper Due Feb. 6.

Social Studies:

1) 6 more criteria item symbols due Thursday (total of 24)

Science:

1) Color circled items on page 9 in your muscular system graphic packet

2) Study the text Muscular system packet we began in class today.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Math:

Study notes on adding fractions.

Quiz on Thursday over fraction notes.

Literature:

Skim/ read over the first 7 chapters of My Brother Sam is Dead.

Come to class with any questions. Quiz later this week.

Language:

Begin pre-writing planning. Use one of the graphic organizers offered in class.

Your story must be centered around any Revolutionary War event of your choice. Final paper Due Feb. 6.

Social Studies:

6 more criteria item symbols due Thursday (total of 24)

Science:

1) Color circled items on page 9 in your muscular system graphic packet

2) Study the text Muscular system packet we began in class today.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Math:

Worksheet distributed in class (10 items)

Literature:

Read in From Colonies to Country Chapter 21

LA/SS:

Be thinking a Revolutionary War event in which to center your narrative around. We begin writing tomorrow.

Social Studies:

6 Criteria symbols due Friday (total of 18)

Science:

1) Finish reading Muscles booklet

2) Color circled items on page 8 of graphic packet

3) Research and complete food journal for today's meals/snacks

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Math:

Study notes

Literature:

Read in Vol. 3 Chapter 20 on the Declaration of Independence

Language:

think about the upcoming writing assignments we previewed today.

What Revolutionary event will you choose. Details tomorrow.

Social Studies:

6 more criteria symbols due Friday (t

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Don't Forget: Food Drive for Libertyville Pantry

(collecting until Dec. 20th)

(we have 56 items collected)

Language:

1) Vocabulary word. Make a set of flashcards due Friday: word on front/definition in own words

Social Studies:

2nd set of 6 criteria symbols due Tues. Dec. 20

Science:

Color page 6: Items 1,2a,3,4,5,6,7,8

Color page 7: All items

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Math:

Study for Notes Quiz tomorrow. (intro to fractions)

Language:

1) Vocabulary word. Make a set of flashcards due Friday: word on front/definition in own words

2) Thank you notes to Mr. F, Mrs. R and Mrs. K Due Thursday

Social Studies:

1) Plan, sketch, and explain 6 criteria items for the Revolutionary War project.

2) Quiz over pre-war events Thursday

Science:

1) Write, illustrate and bind a book for a younger student, teaching them ecosystem, biotic and abiotic due Thursday

2) Color in the Skeletal Packet: Page 5 - Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Math:

Study Notes for Quiz on Thursday.

Complete the following:

Convert: A) 7 1/9

B) 12 3/5

C) 10 8/9

D) 9/2

E) 18/6

F) 21/8

G) Circle all the numerators in your responses

H) Give 5 examples of a set

I) Give 5 examples of regions

J) Explain why 4/2 is called an improper fraction

Language:

1) Vocabulary word. Make a set of flashcards due Friday: word on front/definition in own words

2) Thank you notes to Mr. F, Mrs. R and Mrs. K

Literature:

1) Make a diagram (your own design) that shows the characters we 'met' in Chapter one in our new novel, My Brother Sam is Dead. Write a short 1 - 6 sentence description for each character. You may have to refer to the book.

Social Studies:

1) Plan, sketch, and explain 6 criteria items for the Revolutionary War project.

2) Quiz over pre-war events Thursday

Science:

1) Write, illustrate and bind a book for a younger student, teaching them ecosystem, biotic and abiotic due Thursday

2) Color in the Skeletal Packet: Page 3 - Item 12

Page 4 - Items 1,2,3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Monday, December 12, 2011

Math:

Study the notes we took today in class on fractions.

Practice converting these improper fractions and mixed numbers:

A) 12/3

B) 8/6

C) 17/5

D) 12/5

E) 7 1/2

F) 8 2/5

G) 9 3/7

H) 4 1/8

Language:

1) Write 3 thank you notes to Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Kent and Mr. Fillinger

due Thursday

2) Science booklet to teach a younger student about ecosystems, biotic and abiotic factors

3) Know the parts of a prepositional phrase

Literature:

Study the Opera packet. Come to class with a list of 5 things you learned about the opera in today's discussion. On the quiz you'll write an explanation for each of the 5. Quiz on Tuesday.

Social Studies:

Plan, sketch and explain symbols for 6 criteria items - Due Thursday

Thursday, December 8, 2011

LA & Science:

Due Thursday, Dec. 15th.

Create a children's book suitable for 1st - 3rd graders to teach:

organism, population, community, ecosystem, biotic, and abiotic.

Include an eye-catching cover, many colorful illustrations and explanations.

Social Studies:

1) Read in From Colonies to Country, Chapters 14 & 15

2) Be ready for an oral reenactment quiz tomorrow covering Colonial Growth through Lexington and Concord on the criteria sheet.

Science:

Test on Friday over the text pages listed below:

Text pages: 6-9/ 14-17/ 40 - 52/ 187-189/ 192- 197/ 200- 204/

230 - 231 (Stop after Euglena)/ 482- 484/ 486-487/500 - 501

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Math:

Continue studying the text pages listed in Monday's homework. We added specific items today. Test on Thursday.

Literature/Social Studies (combined):

Read in Colonies to Country chapters 9 & 10.

Science:

Study pages in text listed in Monday homework for test on Friday.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Math:

Study review and test pages at the end of chapters 12, 13 & 14:

262, 263,286, 287, 308 & 309

Test on Thursday.

Literature/Social Studies (combined):

Read in Colonies to Country chapters 5 - 8

Language:

Vocabulary Test tomorrow

Science:

Test on Friday over the text pages listed below:

Skim these and write all questions you have. Bring questions to class for discussion/review on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Text pages: 6-9/ 14-17/ 40 - 52/ 187-189/ 192- 197/ 200- 204/

230 - 231 (Stop after Euglena)/ 482- 484/ 486-487/500 - 501

ANNOUNCEMENT: OAK GROVE STUDENT COUNCIL is sponsoring a canned food drive until Dec. 20th. Bring food to class. An ice cream sundae party will be awarded to the most generous primary and junior high class.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Literature:

1) Play prep and practice

2) Read in Making 13 Colonies Chapters 30 "Maryland's Form of Toleration" and 38 "A Nasty Triangle"

3) "Betty Zane, Horse Thief and Heroine"

Performs tomorrow (Friday) at 12:45

Language:

1) Alphabetize (in writing) the vocabulary terms due Friday Dec. 2nd

2) Classify the vocabulary terms 2 different ways - label/explain each category- Monday Dec. 5th

3) Vocabulary test on Tuesday, Dec. 6th

Social Studies:

Read in From Colonies to Country Chapter 3 "Frenchmen and Indians"

Science:

Read in text: pages 496 - 501

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Math:

Quiz over factors, prime and composite numbers, and exponents tomorrow. Study your notes and text.

Literature:

1) Read 3 colonial packets (if you haven't already)

2) play preparation/practice

Language:

Flashcards due Thursday: word on front/ etymology on back

Vocabulary test on Tuesday Dec. 6

Social Studies:

Colonial Map due Thursday

Test over colonial era on Thursday

Science:

Study pages 482 - 486 for Thursday's quiz over ecosystems, biotic and abiotic factors

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Math:

Study pages 292 and 300 in the text.

Study your exponent notes (or get them from a friend) for

quiz on Thursday.

Literature:

1) Read 3 colonial packets (if you haven't already)

2) play preparation/practic

Language:

Flashcards due Thursday: word on front/ etymology on back

Social Studies:

Colonial Map due Thursday

Test over colonial era on Thursday

Science:

Study pages 482 - 486 for quiz over biotic vs. abiotic

Monday, November 28, 2011

Math:

Page 300 and 301. Read 300 and complete all odds 1 - 19. Also complete the in class work from pages 264-265 if you did not finish.

Language:

New vocabulary list. Make a set of flashcards, due Thursday.

Word on front

Etymology or orgin on back.

See examples given in class.

You may use an online or paper dictionary.

Vocabulary Test: Tuesday, Dec. 6th

Social Studies:

Colonial Map due Thursday.

TEst over Colonial America Thursday.

Science:

Answer items 1 & 2 on pages 487

Literature:

Do whatever necessary to be prepared for play productions next week.

Wednesday,November 16, 2011

Literature:

1) Practice your lines for the plays

2) Think and plan for any production details

Social Studies:

ALERT:

Colonial Project: Due Date changed to December 1, 2011

1) Read the packets I copied for you from the text. (To save your back muscles;) The added benefit is you can highlight details from the text you plan to include on your map. Assignment details below. (You should have your own copy of this.)

````` Social Studies Colonization Research Assignment Monday, November 7, 2011

Name_____________________________________

1. Please read Chapters 7 - 10 in the red social studies text.

2. Create a Map of the Thirteen Colonies on piece of poster board. Include the following on your map:

A. Label the 3 colonial areas: New England, Middle and Southern (Use a color code.)

For each of the 3 areas include:

Names of Individual Colonies

Geography

Who settled each area? (individuals and groups)

Reasons for settling?

Available natural resources and economy base.

Prominent citizens

Key Cities

Key Rivers

Interesting/Unique attributes/sites

Map due on November 18, 2011. (tentatively)

The Colonization Test will be November 30, 2011 whereby you may use your map.

Grades will be given in Literature for reading comprehension/research on map.

Grades will be given in Social Studies for map accuracy and completion with all criteria.

A grade will be given in Social Studies and Literature for the final test.

Science:

Tree classification work items due tomorrow: observation write up (see below), tape measure, sketch, leaf rubbing, leaf sample, discussion/thinking response sheet from today's scientist "meetings"

Classification Exercise

Dichotomous Key Practice

Choose a tree

Sketch the tree

Measure the tree's circumference in:

Inches: ________

Centimeters: ________

Make a rubbing of a leaf from your tree. Include with this write up.

Take a sample leaf from your tree and attach to this write up in a baggy or envelope.

Estimate the height of tree in:

Feet: _____

Meters: _____

Write a few sentences describing the tree's location in relation to the school.

Identify the tree using the dichotomous key.

Scientific Name:____________________________

Common Name: ____________________________

Measure an average leaf from the tree:

In inches: __________

In centimeters: ___________

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Math:

1) If you finished yesterday's assignment, just study your factor/multiple notes.

2) If you didn't finish, make sure to finish.

Literature:

1) Practice your lines for the plays

2) Think and plan for any production details

Language:

Due Wed. Nov. 16th: Letter or Poem(s) explaining all you learned about yourself and other data in 1st Trimester

Social Studies:

Colonial Project: Due November 18th

````` Social Studies Colonization Research Assignment Monday, November 7, 2011

Name_____________________________________

1. Please read Chapters 7 - 10 in the red social studies text.

2. Create a Map of the Thirteen Colonies on piece of poster board. Include the following on your map:

A. Label the 3 colonial areas: New England, Middle and Southern (Use a color code.)

For each of the 3 areas include:

Names of Individual Colonies

Geography

Who settled each area? (individuals and groups)

Reasons for settling?

Available natural resources and economy base.

Prominent citizens

Key Cities

Key Rivers

Interesting/Unique attributes/sites

Map due on November 18, 2011. (tentatively)

The Colonization Test will be November 30, 2011 whereby you may use your map.

Grades will be given in Literature for reading comprehension/research on map.

Grades will be given in Social Studies for map accuracy and completion with all criteria.

A grade will be given in Social Studies and Literature for the final test.

Science:

Today's tree observation/classification seemed to well for everyone. Tonight you can add details: color, texture, 62⁰, Winds SW 18mph, 37% humidity, etc.

Come ready to discuss tomorrow in large and small scientist groups.

Classification Exercise

Dichotomous Key Practice

Choose a tree

Sketch the tree

Measure the tree's circumference in:

Inches: ________

Centimeters: ________

Make a rubbing of a leaf from your tree. Include with this write up.

Take a sample leaf from your tree and attach to this write up in a baggy or envelope.

Estimate the height of tree in:

Feet: _____

Meters: _____

Write a few sentences describing the tree's location in relation to the school.

Identify the tree using the dichotomous key.

Scientific Name:____________________________

Common Name: ____________________________

Measure an average leaf from the tree:

In inches: __________

In centimeters: ___________

Monday, November 14, 2011

Math:

PLEASE NOTE:

Mrs. Fillinger was in a meeting during math today. She left this homework for Mrs. Loeb who recorded it incorrectly on the board. The homework is:

page 286: Set A: 2 - 24 evens only

Set B: 2 - 32 evens only

Page 287: 1 -4 and 6 - 28 evens only.

Remember that the entire math period was used to get a jump start on this lengthy review assignment.

**********

REMINDER: Mrs. Mc Vey will meet with you tomorrow to pack your clay pots. Many have their bags and boxes here for this chore. Bring yours if you don't.

Literature:

1) Practice your lines for the plays

2) Think and plan for any production details

Language:

Due Wed. Nov. 16th: Letter or Poem(s) explaining all you learned about yourself and other data in 1st Trimester

Social Studies:

Colonial Project: Due November 18th

````` Social Studies Colonization Research Assignment Monday, November 7, 2011

Name_____________________________________

1. Please read Chapters 7 - 10 in the red social studies text.

2. Create a Map of the Thirteen Colonies on piece of poster board. Include the following on your map:

A. Label the 3 colonial areas: New England, Middle and Southern (Use a color code.)

For each of the 3 areas include:

Names of Individual Colonies

Geography

Who settled each area? (individuals and groups)

Reasons for settling?

Available natural resources and economy base.

Prominent citizens

Key Cities

Key Rivers

Interesting/Unique attributes/sites

Map due on November 18, 2011. (tentatively)

The Colonization Test will be November 30, 2011 whereby you may use your map.

Grades will be given in Literature for reading comprehension/research on map.

Grades will be given in Social Studies for map accuracy and completion with all criteria.

A grade will be given in Social Studies and Literature for the final test.

Science:

Tomorrow is the field exercise to practice using a dichotomous key.(Dress appropriately, including foot

1) Make sure you have all the supplies you need for this assignment.

2) Look over Tree Finder dichotomous key booklet tonight

Classification Exercise

Dichotomous Key Practice

Choose a tree

Sketch the tree

Measure the tree's circumference in:

Inches: ________

Centimeters: ________

Make a rubbing of a leaf from your tree. Include with this write up.

Take a sample leaf from your tree and attach to this write up in a baggy or envelope.

Estimate the height of tree in:

Feet: _____

Meters: _____

Write a few sentences describing the tree's location in relation to the school.

Identify the tree using the dichotomous key.

Scientific Name:____________________________

Common Name: ____________________________

Measure an average leaf from the tree:

In inches: __________

In centimeters: ___________

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Literature:

1) Practice your lines for the plays

2) Think and plan for any production details

3) Read in Write Source 2000 pages 202-207 (poetry)

Language:

Be thinking how you'll share all you've learned in 1st Trimester. Will you choose poetry (a collection or one)? Will you choose a letter?

Due Wed. Nov. 16th: Letter or Poem(s) explaining all you learned about yourself and other data in 1st Trimester

Social Studies:

New Colonial Project: Due November 18th

1) Read the packets I copied for you from the text. (To save your back muscles;) The added benefit is you can highlight details from the text you plan to include on your map. See the assignment sheet below in Monday and Tuesday's assignment. (You should have your own copy.)

Science:

1) Look over and begin to prepare for tree classification field exercise on Tues. Nov. 15th

2) Look over Tree Finder dichotomous key booklet tonight

Come to class with any questions.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Math:

Study for 'grade-up' quiz if applicable.

Literature:

1) Practice your lines for the plays

2) Think and plan for any production details

3) Read in Write Source 2000 pages 202-207 (poetry)

Language:

Be thinking how you'll share all you've learned in 1st Trimester. Will you choose poetry (a collection or one)? Will you choose a letter?

Due Wed. Nov. 16th: Letter or Poem(s) explaining all you learned about yourself and other data in 1st Trimester

Social Studies:

New Colonial Project: Due November 18th

Science:

If you omitted the 4 questions on the classification page 204 homework, please complete these and turn in tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Math:

1) Read page 276 in math text

2) Record (write) any questions you have about divisibility rules

3) Read page 278

Come to class with questions about divisibility rules, factors, multiples.

Literature:

1) Practice your lines for the plays

2) Think and plan for any production details

Language:

1) Today we discussed our "I will. . ." statements.

Think about yours and decide if you need to rewrite/add new goals based on how you are doing and your life circumstances.(Some people mentioned they had football goals which are not relevant any longer.)

2) Make sure your goals are written in a specific way that you can measure, to check on progress. (2 academic/2 personal)

3) On a separate sheet, record principles you'll be using to achieve your goals. Today we discussed a few: honesty, persistence, work before play, family before friends, learning over grades, etc.

Social Studies:

New Colonial Project: Due November 18th

````` Social Studies Colonization Research Assignment Monday, November 7, 2011

Name_____________________________________

1. Please read Chapters 7 ñ 10 in the red social studies text.

2. Create a Map of the Thirteen Colonies on piece of poster board. Include the following on your map:

A. Label the 3 colonial areas: New England, Middle and Southern (Use a color code.)

For each of the 3 areas include:

Names of Individual Colonies

Geography

Who settled each area? (individuals and groups)

Reasons for settling?

Available natural resources and economy base.

Prominent citizens

Key Cities

Key Rivers

Interesting/Unique attributes/sites

Map due on November 18, 2011. (tentatively)

The Colonization Test will be November 30, 2011 whereby you may use your map.

Grades will be given in Literature for reading comprehension/research on map.

Grades will be given in Social Studies for map accuracy and completion with all criteria.

A grade will be given in Social Studies and Literature for the final test.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Math:

1) Read page 276 in math text

2) Record (write) any questions you have about divisibility rules

3) Read page 278

4) On page 279: do items 2-6 and 12 - 16

Literature:

1) Practice your lines for the plays

2) Think and plan for any production details

Language:

1) The narrative paper assigned August 29th is due tomorrow: Nov. 8th.

Due Wednesday:

2) Today we discussed our "I will. . ." statements.

3) Make sure your goals are written in a specific way that you can measure, to check on progress. (2 academic/2 personal)

4) On a separate sheet, record principles you'll be using to achieve your goals. Today we discussed a few: honesty, persistence, work before play, family before friends, learning over grades, etc.

Social Studies:

New Colonial Project: Due November 18th

````` Social Studies Colonization Research Assignment Monday, November 7, 2011

Name_____________________________________

1. Please read Chapters 7 ñ 10 in the red social studies text.

2. Create a Map of the Thirteen Colonies on piece of poster board. Include the following on your map:

A. Label the 3 colonial areas: New England, Middle and Southern (Use a color code.)

For each of the 3 areas include:

Names of Individual Colonies

Geography

Who settled each area? (individuals and groups)

Reasons for settling?

Available natural resources and economy base.

Prominent citizens

Key Cities

Key Rivers

Interesting/Unique attributes/sites

Map due on November 18, 2011. (tentatively)

The Colonization Test will be November 30, 2011 whereby you may use your map.

Grades will be given in Literature for reading comprehension/research on map.

Grades will be given in Social Studies for map accuracy and completion with all criteria.

A grade will be given in Social Studies and Literature for the final test.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Math:

Logic puzzle fun on Friday. See you there!

REMINDER: Tomorrow is reading afternoon and library.Bring a stack of reading material and any books due to the library.

Language:

1) Narrative rough draft should be finished.

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3)Criteria:

* story with a character who wants something s/he can't have

* dialogue with quotation marks

* vocabulary improved by thesaurus

* figurative language included: similies, metaphors, personification, idioms, onomatopoeia

* paragraphed appropriately by speakers and topic

Optional but helpful: illustrations, cover

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Math:

Quiz on Thursday over Problem Solving.

See page 257 in text and notes taken today in class.

Literature:

Spend quality, quiet, focused time (20 - 30 minutes) tonight thinking about your play production. How do you envision performance day? Where will the audience be seated? Where will your stage be? How will your Production Company handle scene changes? Think also about costumes, props, lines, music, back drops,etc.

Bring your jotted notes from this thinking session to class.

Language:

1) Narrative rough draft should be finished.

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3)Criteria:

* story with a character who wants something s/he can't have

* dialogue with quotation marks

* vocabulary improved by thesaurus

* figurative language included: similies, metaphors, personification, idioms, onomatopoeia

* paragraphed appropriately by speakers and topic

Optional but helpful: illustrations, cover

Social Studies:

Today we heard another seven explorer presentations. Each one was superior in quality. If you have presented, enjoy tonight with no social studies homework. You worked diligently and presented a fantastic piece of very complex work.

If you haven't presented, use tonight to make sure you have everything in order. Because you get extra time to plan, modify and think about your project, you will be evaluated with more strict guidelines.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Math:

We'll continue to work tomorrow on the problem solving items from page 257.

Quiz on Thursday over Problem Solving.

Literature:

Bring your jotted notes from this thinking session to class.

Language:

1) Narrative rough draft should be finished.

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3)Criteria:

* story with a character who wants something s/he can't have

* dialogue with quotation marks

* vocabulary improved by thesaurus

* figurative language included: similies, metaphors, personification, idioms, onomatopoeia

* paragraphed appropriately by speakers and topic

Optional but helpful: illustrations, cover

Social Studies:

Today we heard seven explorer presentations. Each one was superior in quality. If you have presented, enjoy tonight with no social studies homework. You worked diligently and presented a fantastic piece of very complex work.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween! Please have fun, but be safe. I want to see ALL my treats: YOU Guys, here tomorrow in one piece and safe.

Math:

Page 257 Items 5 - 9

Science:

Read pages 200 - 203.

Answer items 1 - 3.

Social Studies:

Explorer presentations tomorrow. Bring food and drink for your

viewing pleasure. I can't wait to see all your brilliant and diligent work.

Thursday,October 27, 2011

Math:

Logic puzzles tomorrow

Language:

1) Find etymology for Thursday and Saturday

Remember from our discussion today, you can find it on Merriam-Webster.com. Copy and bring to class tomorrow.

2) Narrative rough draft should be finished.

3) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

4) Criteria:

* story with a character who wants something s/he can't have

* dialogue with quotation marks

* vocabulary improved by thesaurus

* figurative language included: similies, metaphors, personification, idioms, onomatopoeia

* paragraphed appropriately by speakers and topic

Optional but helpful: illustrations, cover

Social Studies:

3) Due date for the explorer project changed to Nov. 1st.

A) Authentic Map Due Nov. 1st

B) Work to convert bust plans into actual bust

C) Presentations given on Nov. 1st - Plan what you'll say, what character you'll be, the order you'll tell the story, etc.

D) Final copy, authentic journal due Nov. 1st

STUDENTS: Be sure to use time EVERY day during work period and most every evening to work on each piece of this project. You want to avoid the stress and sorrow of losing sleep and stressing yourself and your parents with a mad dash just before the due date.

Remember our discussion today: I advised that you force yourself to finish by Friday Oct. 28th. This way you can enjoy the weekend and Trick or Treating on Monday the 31st.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Math:

Quiz tomorrow over pages 262 and 263

Story problems make also be pulled from pages 257 and 259

Language:

1) Narrative rough draft should be finished.

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3) Criteria:

* story with a character who wants something s/he can't have

* dialogue with quotation marks

* vocabulary improved by thesaurus

* figurative language included: similies, metaphors, personification, idioms, onomatopoeia

* paragraphed appropriately by speakers and topic

Optional but helpful: illustrations, cover

Social Studies:

1)We've read chapters 35, 36, and 37 and 38 in First Americans.

2) Read Chapter 39 in First Americans.

Quiz on Thursday over chapters 35, 37, 38 &39.

You'll have your books. The quiz won't be over

dates and names but vocabulary and comprehension of the

transition stage between exploration and colonization.

3) Due date for the explorer project changed to Nov. 1st.

A) Authentic Map Due Nov. 1st

B) Work to convert bust plans into actual bust

C) Presentations given on Nov. 1st

D) Final copy, authentic journal due Nov. 1st

Remember our discussion today: I advised that you force yourself to finish by Friday Oct. 28th. This way you can enjoy the weekend and Trick or Treating on Monday the 31st.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Math:

Look over pages 262 and 263 for questions regarding the quiz on Thursday.

Language:

1) Narrative rough draft should be finished.

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3) Criteria:

* story with a character who wants something s/he can't have

* dialogue with quotation marks

* vocabulary improved by thesaurus

* figurative language included: similies, metaphors, personification, idioms, onomatopoeia

* paragraphed appropriately by speakers and topic

Optional but helpful: illustrations, cover

Social Studies:

1)We've read chapters 35, 36, and 37 in First Americans.

Quiz on Thursday over these chapters.

You'll have your books. The quiz won't be over

dates and names but vocabulary and comprehension of the

transition stage between exploration and colonization.

2) Due date for the explorer project changed to Nov. 1st.

A) Authentic Map Due Nov. 1st

B) Work to convert bust plans into actual bust

C) Presentations given on Nov. 1st

D) Final copy, authentic journal due Nov. 1st

Remember our discussion today: I advised that you force yourself to finish by Friday Oct. 28th. This way you can enjoy the weekend and Trick or Treating on Monday the 31st.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Math:

Study and practice items from pages 262 & 263 in text for quiz on Thursday.

Language:

1) try to finish narrative rough draft around 10/19 (Wed.)

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

Social Studies:

1)We've read chapters 35 and 36 in First Americans.

Tomorrow, we'll read 37 and 38.

Quiz on Thursday over these chapters.

You'll have your books. The quiz won't be over

dates and names but vocabulary and comprehension of the

transition stage between exploration and colonization.

2) Due date for the explorer project changed to Nov. 1st.

A) Authentic Map Due Nov. 1st

B) Work to convert bust plans into actual bust

C) Presentations given on Nov. 1st

D) Final copy, authentic journal due Nov. 1st

Remember our discussion today: I advised that you force yourself to finish by Friday Oct. 28th. This way you can enjoy the weekend and Trick or Treating on Monday the 31st.

Project due Tuesday, Nov. 1st.

Grace has donated a cake and frosting to our class. Mrs. Fillinger brought the pan, eggs, butter, and bowl. Noah is double checking if his very busy mom can pick up our mixed, ready to bake cake in the elementary office around 10:00. If she is available to bake the cake and return it to school around 12:30, that would be great! If not, the supplies will keep for another day.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Math:

Let's practice all we know with some math baseball on Friday.

FRIDAY IS READING AFTERNOON. BRING A STACK OF READING MATERIAL.

Language:

1) try to finish narrative rough draft around 10/19 (Wed.)

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

Social Studies:

PARENTS: ALERT! ALERT! DUE DATE CHANGED:

Due date for the explorer project changed to Nov. 1st.

1) Authentic Map Due Nov. 1st

2) Work to convert bust plans into actual bust

3) Presentations given on Nov. 1st

4) Final copy, authentic journal due Nov. 1st

Remember our discussion today: I advised that you force yourself to finish by Friday Oct. 28th. This way you can enjoy the weekend and Trick or Treating on Monday the 31st.

Project due Tuesday, Nov. 1st.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Math:

Study pages 262 and 263 for quiz on Thursday.

Literature:

1) Be ready to read in class Retold American Classics book the short story, "The Ransom of Redchief"

Language:

1) try to finish narrative rough draft around 10/19 (Wed.)

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3) Due Thursday, Oct. 20th: Look over your "I will" statements.

Check on your progress.

Write a 1/2 to 1 page paper describing how close you came to your goals, what you'll do next: change details like number of times or change goals all together.

This is a personal journey. The only way this assignment can be incorrect is if you don't do it. I will not judge your success based on this paper. I will grade your writing( paragraphs, punctuation, capitalization, rich vocabulary) and your honest and mature decision making.

Social Studies:

ALERT! ALERT! DUE DATE CHANGED:

Due date for the explorer project changed to Nov. 1st.

1) Authentic Map Due Nov. 1st

2) Work to convert bust plans into actual bust

3) Presentations given on Nov. 1st

4) Final copy, authentic journal due Nov. 1st

Science:

Today in class we discussed text pages 188 - 192.

1) Study these for quiz on Thurs.

2) Come to class with questions.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011

Math:

Study pages 262 and 263 for quiz on Thursday. More review tomorrow.

Literature:

1) Read in Retold American Classics book the short story, "The Ransom of Redchief"

Language:

1) try to finish narrative rough draft around 10/19 (Wed.)

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3) Due Thursday, Oct. 20th: Look over your "I will" statements.

Check on your progress.

Write a 1/2 to 1 page paper describing how close you came to your goals, what you'll do next: change details like number of times or change goals all together.

Social Studies:

ALERT! ALERT! DUE DATE CHANGED:

Due date for the explorer project changed to Nov. 1st.

1) Authentic Map Due Nov. 1st

2) Work to convert bust plans into actual bust

3) Presentations given on Nov. 1st

4) Final copy, authentic journal due Nov. 1st

Science:

Today in class we discussed text pages 188 - 192.

1) Study these for quiz on Thurs.

2) Come to class with questions.

Monday, Oct. 17, 2011

Math:

1) Read and think text pages 258 and 260; come to class with questions.

2) Study property notes taken in class today.

Literature:

1) Read in Retold American Classics book pages 59 (vocab preview),

and pages 76-77 (about the author) in preparation for our study of the short story, "The Ransom of Redchief"

2) Character project presentations due Tues.Oct. 18th

See evaluation sheet for project details.

Language:

1) try to finish narrative rough draft around 10/19 (Wed.)

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3) Due Thursday, Oct. 20th: Look over your "I will" statements.

Check on your progress.

Write a 1/2 to 1 page paper describing how close you came to your goals, what you'll do next: change details like number of times or change goals all together.

Social Studies:

ALERT! ALERT! DUE DATE CHANGED:

We discussed our work today and decided to change the due date for the explorer project to Nov. 1st.

1) Authentic Map Due Nov. 1st

2) Work to convert bust plans into actual bust

3) Presentations given on Nov. 1st

Science:

Today in class we read text pages 188 - 192.

1) Study these for quiz on Thurs.

2) Come to class with questions.

Thursday, Oct 13, 2011

Math:

What an awesome lesson today! You kiddoes were dynamite thinkers!

Tomorrow we'll practice our know-how with some math baseball.

Literature:

Character project due Tues.Oct. 18th

See evaluation sheet for project details.

Language:

1) try to finish narrative rough draft around 10/19 (next Wed.)

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

3) Look over your "I will" statements.

Check on your progress.

Write a 1/2 to 1 page paper describing how close you came to your goals, what you'll do next: change details like number of times or change goals all together.

Social Studies:

1) Authentic Map Due Oct. 25

2) Work on bust plans

3) Presentations given on Oct. 25

4) Grocery list for supplies due Fri. Oct. 14

Final 2 entries (total of 12) due Friday (10/14)

2 journal entries from the explorer's childhood/

1 of his dreams to explore/

2 entries of his planning for journey/

1 for the day of embarkation/

2 entries from his journey/

2 entries discussing his destination (whether intended or not)/

2 entries covering his impact on history from his perspective

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Quiz on Thursday over chapter 12 topics:

Order of Operations, number patterns, functions,

Literature:

Character project due Tues.Oct. 18th

WE finished the novel today.

See evaluation sheet for project details.

Language:

1) try to finish narrative rough draft around 10/19 (next Wed.)

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

Social Studies:

1) 2 more journal entries due tomorrow

2) Final 2 entries (total of 12) due Friday (10/14)

2 journal entries from the explorer's childhood/

1 of his dreams to explore/

2 entries of his planning for journey/

1 for the day of embarkation/

2 entries from his journey/

2 entries discussing his destination (whether intended or not)/

2 entries covering his impact on history from his perspective

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Math:

1)Read page 254/ on pg. 255 complete items 2 - 7.

2)Quiz on Thursday over chapter 12 topics:

Order of Operations, number patterns, functions, communative and associative properties.

Literature:

Character project due Tues.Oct. 18th

WE finished the novel today.

See evaluation sheet for project details.

Language:

1) try to finish narrative rough draft around 10/19 (next Wed.)

2) Polished, final copy due Nov. 8th( This gives you time to edit, revise, illustrate if desired and overall polish your work.)

Social Studies:

1) 2 more journal entries due tomorrow

2) Final 2 entries (total of 12) due Friday (10/14)

2 journal entries from the explorer's childhood/

1 of his dreams to explore/

2 entries of his planning for journey/

1 for the day of embarkation/

2 entries from his journey/

2 entries discussing his destination (whether intended or not)/

2 entries covering his impact on history from his perspective

3) We papier mache tomorrow - have newspaper strips and 2 liter bottle here

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Math:

Study pages 82 and 83 for Chapter 4 Test tomorrow

Literature:

1)Continue researching novel for character excerpts

2) Character project presentations Oct. 18th

Social Studies:

1) Study for quiz over Chapter 5 in Are We There Yet?

2) 2 more journal entries due Thursday, Oct. 6th

3) Continue brainstorming for explorer project:

Map, journal and bust

Monday, October 3, 2011

Math:

1) Page 82: All odd items

2) Look over Chapter 4. Come to class with questions for the test on Wednesday.

Today we had 2 work periods which were used productively by most students - Good study habits!

Literature:

1) Read Chapter 18 in Where the Red Fern Grows

2) Start the Character Project:

a) find excerpts in novel

b) make/draw character cut-out

c) Due Presentation Day: Oct. 18th

Social Studies/LA:

1) 2 more journals entries Tuesday

2) Continue brainstorming explorer project:

bust with symbols, authentic map, 12 journal entries

3) Project presentation Oct 25th

Social Studies:

1) Reread/skim Chapter 5 in "Are We There Yet?".

2) Come to class on Tuesday with questions for quiz on Wed.

3) Work in authentic Map due presentation day Oct. 25

4) Project supplies due Thursday Oct. 6th: shoe box, 3 inch high

stack of newspaper strips (1"x 6"), 2 liter bottle

Language:

Narrative story due Nov. 8th

See criteria in previous homework details

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Math:

Quiz tomorrow over:

-Order of Operations

-Commutative/associative properties

-variables

-equations vs. inequalities

See pages 74 - 77 in text for possible quiz items.

Language/Social studies:

1) Continue fluency (brainstorming) with journals, maps and explorer busts

2) 2 more journal entries due tomorrow

Science:

Study for Cells test tomorrow.

Great study session in class today!

Social Studies/Literature:

***NOTICE: WE reassessed our project dates today. Due to some Teacher Institute Days and other issues, synthesis will continue until Oct. 18 - Tentative presentation date: Oct 25th

1) Read in Are WE There Yet? Chapter 7

2) Project prep supplies: One 2 liter bottle,

3 inch high stack of 1" x 7" newspaper strips,

shoe box due Thursday, Oct. 6th.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Math:

Page 72: Items 18 - 26

Literature:

Quiz on Thursday over chapters 14 and 15 in Where the Red Fern Grows.

Social Studies:

After discussing Dr. Torrance's creativity model called F.F.O.E., spend 20 - 30 minutes in a good 'thinking' spot and begin to brainstorm ideas for symbols for your explorer. Look over your research to get your thinking 'kicked off'. This is our first round. You may jot these ideas down or remember and mention them in class tomorrow. We'll be looking for flexible thinking where ideas shift paradigms.

Science:

1) Sketch the cheek cell you observed today

2) Write a short 3+ sentence description of what you observed.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Math:

Page 69: Items 4 - 9 & 13 - 17.

Literature:

No homework tonight.

FYI: Quiz on Thursday over chapters 14 & 15 in Where the REd Fern Grows. WE read 14 in class today.

Language Arts:

1) 2 journal entries due for explorer project

2) Think about what we discussed today regarding paragraphs. Check your work on your narrative. Change or revise any paragraphing errors. Narratives due Nov. 8th

Science:

Read in the Cells booklet chapter 5.

Social Studies:

1) Explorer project research should be finished. If not do this on your time.

2) BEGIN to think about possible symbols you can use to tell about your explorer. Tomorrow we'll learn a creativity model for this type thinking.

3) REad in ARE WE THERE YET? chapter 6.

Math:

Come to class ready to practice our algebra knowledge in a friendly and enlightening game of Math Baseball.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Tomorrow we'll practice our reading by enjoying Reading Afternoon. Bring a stack of your favorite reading material.

Social Studies:

Finish your explorer research by Tuesday, Sept. 27th. We only get one more period on Monday to work on this since tomorrow is a shortened schedule.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Math:

No homework - we'll finish our quizzes tomorrow and continue discussing Order of Operations

Social Studies:

1) Complete the comparison paper analyzing historical info on Magellan from our text (I copied in packet form.) and the Joy Hakim First Americans book. See the assignment sheet which "sets up the starting sentence for each paragraph. You can use these or formulate your own. The assignment sheet is for your planning , do not use it for your paper. We discussed in class how this paper was each person's observations of the two books, followed by his opinion and finished with her support or reasons for that opinion.

2) Continue researching your explorer. Research ends Friday. Use your own time to finish any areas you haven't found yet. Next week we'll begin brainstorming for the project.

3) 2 journal entries due next Tuesday the 27th. A total of 12 entries are due on presentation day. You may compose them in any order. (due on presentation day: 2 journal entries from the explorer's childhood/ 1 of his dreams to explore/ 2 entries of his planning for journey/ 1 for the day of embarkation/ 2 entries from his journey/ 2 entries discussing his destination (whether intended or not)/ 2 entries covering his impact on history from his perspective

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Math:

Study notes for open notes quiz.

Social Studies:

1) Quiz over Chapters 30 - 31

2)Continue working on your research for your explorer project:

The explorer,

The Renaissance (the time period)

Culture of the day. . .

Language:

Due tomorrow 2 "I will" goal statements for your personal life (home, friends, church, neighborhood, etc.)

2 "I wll" goal statements for academic life ( math, study skills, organization,

literature, etc.)

Monday, September 19, 2011

Math:

1) Study notes (algebra)

2) Study Page 250 in the text "Order of Operations" for our continued discussion tomorrow

Literature, Science, L.A.

No homework

Social Studies:

Continue working on your research for your explorer project:

The explorer,

The Renaissance

Culture of the day. . .

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Math:

Page 66: Do items 19 - 29

Literature:

Quiz over chapters 9 - 11 in Where the Red Fern Grows

Language Arts:

Think over the Red Bandana story we discussed today.

Think about your "I Will" statements. What personal

and professional goals do plan to set.

These are due Monday: We'll write them in class that morning.

Social Studies:

1) Continue researching your explorer

2) Read in Are We There Yet? Chap. 5

Science:

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Math:

Read page 64 and 65.

Do Items 1- 7 on the bottom of page 65.

Language Arts:

First Vocabulary Test tomorrow. Know all 25 words and definitions. You do NOT have to know the diacritical marking.

Social Studies:

1) Read in Are WeThere Yet? Chapter 4

2) Continue researching your explorer

Science:

Skim Chapters 1 -3 in the Cells booklet for a quiz on Friday.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Language Arts/Social Studies:

Read Chapter 3 in Are We There Yet?. Find 3 nouns and 3 adjectives which modify them. Be ready to discuss nouns and adjectives in class.

Social Studies:

1) Continue researching your explorer

2) Show and discuss the explorer project with your parents - signed half sheet due by Friday.

Science:

Read in Cells booklet chapters 1-3.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Math:

Study for test tomorrow over Chapters 1 - 3. See pages 16, 17, 32, 33, 58 and 59 for test item pool.

Language:

1)Interview about 9/11 due Tuesday

2)Study flashcards for test on Thursday the 15th

3) Alphabetized vocabulary words due Tues.

Literature:

Finish reading Chapter 9 in Where the Red Fern Grows. We left off on page 88.

Social Studies:

1) Continue researching explorer

2) Read in First Americans, Chapter 20 "What's In a Name?"

Science:

Quiz tomorrow cells. Notes from today with diagrams may be used.

Tomorrow is reading afternoon. Bring a stack of your favorite reading material.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Math:

1) Study for quiz over adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

2) We'll review chapters 1 - 3 on Monday and take the chapter test on Tuesday.

Language:

1) Flashcards due Monday

2) written list of alphabetized vocab words due Tuesday (13th)

3) Look over interview questions for 9/11 discussion. Discuss with your parents someone you can interview between no and next Monday. Responses to interview questions due Tuesday, Sept. 14th.

4) Look for more information regarding our historical look at 9/11 coming soon.

Science:

Read in text pages 43 and 44 (Cell Theory)

Social Studies:

1) Read an encyclopedia (online or paged) article about your explorer.

Wednesday, September 7 , 2011

Math:

1) Complete sheet with 5 equations (Adding and subtracting mixed numbers)

2) Study notes

3) Quiz on Friday: Adding and subtracting mixed numbers and vocabulary

Social Studies:

1) Read in Are WE There Yet?, chapter 2.

2)Explorer assignments were made today.

Get ready to begin research soon.

Language:

Today we got our first list of vocabulary terms. The test date is incorrect. The test will be Thursday, Sept. 15th.

We have to find the diacritical marking in the dictionary. This is the "funny markings" just after the word that helps us pronounce it. The word should be copied on the front of the flashcard . These can be index cards or construction paper cut to size. The size is your choice, no smaller that about an inch by 2 inches. The full set of 27 flashcards are due Mond. Sept. 12.

An alphabetized list is due next Tuesday.

The test will be a sheet with 3 or 4 paragraphs with a missing word every so often. Students will get a word bank on test day by writing the words from teacher dictation. Then they'll use the word bank to fill in the missing blanks. Each blank is worth 4 points: 2 for correct spelling and 2 for correct placement.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Social Studies:

1) Read Chapter One in Are We There Yet?

2) Skim chapters 15 and beyond in First Americans to preview explorers.

3) Be thinking of a 1st and 2nd choice for an explorer to research- assigned tomorrow.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Reminder: Permission slips to Independence Grove fieldtrip on Tuesday, Sept. 6th are due tomorrow.

Math:

Due Friday: Read page 38.

On page 39 complete items 1 - 27 ODD items only.

Language:

1) Continue writing story

2) Letter to Mrs. Fillinger

Social Studies:

In First Americans read

Chapter 14 "The Power of the Press"

Science:

Record the groupings your classification group came up with.

Include 2 or 3 sentences reporting what you learned about classification as you worked on this exercise.

August 31, 2011

Math:

Due Thursday: Read page 38.

On page 39 complete items 1 - 27 ODD items only.

Literature:

Study Ch. 4 for quiz tomorrow

Language:

Continue writing story

Science:

Tomorrow we'll meet in groups to classify the

8-10 items you collected last night (If you didn't, please do this tonight so you ready tomorrow.)

August 30, 2011

Today we had time for a 40 minute study hall. Many students

worked diligently to get some work finished. Great Focus!

Math: (Fillinger only)

Due Wed.: On page 37, complete items:

1 - 4, 13 - 16, 21 - 23, 29 -32

Due Thursday: Read page 38.

On page 39 complete items 1 - 27 ODD items only.

Literature:

1)Find the writing in the novel(excerpt) that

"matches" the picture you drew from chapters 1-3 last week.

Copy this on a sheet of lined paper.

2) Today in class we read Chapter 4 together. We stopped

several times to discuss a word (depot, riffle, gunny sack, provisions, hoe, etc.). Look back over this chapter. Are there any words you aren't sure about? Is there a paragraph or page you can't visualize? Come tomorrow with any questions you have for Chapter 4. We'll discuss and prepare for a quiz on Thursday.

3) Don't forget lit quiz on Thursday over Chapter 4.

Language:

Continue writing your story with the character who wants something. . .

(Include dialogue). This story will be continued until end of September or early October. I'll give you a 3-5 day notice of the due date so you can prepare for final copy. It should be 2- 3 pages handwritten (1-11/2 typed) or more. Each week I'll add a new criteria.

Science:

Walk around your room and house tonight and collect 8-10 small items that will fit in a paper lunch sack. Examples are: thimble, button, Polly pocket, Matchbox car, lego piece, pecan, nickel, etc.) Tomorrow we'll practice classfying by using these items in small groups. ASK PERMISSION before you take anything that doesn't belong to you. Don't bring anything valuable.

Social Studies:

Read in First Americans, Chapter 13, "Let's Head North"

Come to class with questions.

August 29, 2011

Math:

Study pages 16, 17, 32, & 33 for a Chapters 1 & 2 quiz tomorrow. The exact items on these pages will be pulled as quiz items. I will also have questions from your notes. It is a "notes quiz" so make sure to bring those to class for use on the quiz.

Literature:

1) We've read the first 3 chapters in Where the Red Fern Grows. Skim these and come to class with questions for any vocabulary or action you don't understand. There will be a comprehension quiz on Thursday.

2) I'll give you pointers tomorrow and Wednesday about the format of my literature quizzes.

Language:

Work for about 20 - 30 minutes on your story of a character who wants something, but can't have it.

REMINDER:

A permission slip went home today for our fieldtrip to Independence Grove next Tuesday (6th). Please sign and return by Friday.

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