What a busy day we have had!
Remember that we are collecting toothbrushes (individual, in original wrapping) for Haiti.
Science Expo projects are due on Monday! This will allow the teachers to grade them before expo. We encourage all parents to pick up their child's project at the expo.
Language Arts
Today we reviewed skills. We also worked on the grammar skill of plural nouns. We added words to our vocabulary chart and did some journaling based on ideas from The Cricket in Times Square. Homework tonight is for children to read chapters 4 and 5 and answer questions on the worksheet. We went to gym and music. Today was Ms. Riley's last day. Mrs. Blanton comes back next week.
Math
Today we learned about subtracting integers. The trick is to change all subtraction problem to addition problems. You do this by changing the minus sign to a plus and then changing the sign of the second addend: -4-(-4)= becomes -4+ (+4) =
Homework is study link 7.8
Science
Today we looked at the earth's structure. We filled out a study guide based on some non-fiction reading in our ScienceSaurus. There will be a quiz over the material next Wednesday. We will complete our experiment and our study guides tomorrow. No homework.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday's News -
Sorry I didn't blog last night. Here is the scoop!
Language Arts
We reviewed skills. We finished talking about chapters 1 and 2. We read chapter 3 and answered questions. We visited with our reading buddies. We took a comprehension quiz over chapters 1-3 and worked on page 13 of our published books. The good news is that we only have 2 pages to go and then we begin to type!!!! Page 13 is due on Thursday.
Math
We talked about how to add negative numbers. This skill can sometimes be confusing so we used + and - signs to help us. We also drew pictures which is very helpful when trying to figure out some math problems. Study Link 7.7 was assigned as homework.
Science
We are still waiting for our vinegar to evaporate. And yes, the classroom smells just lovely. :)
So we watched a movie about rocks and minerals. We discovered how scientist test for different qualities, how rocks are formed, different types of rocks and uses of rocks. We took a 5 point quiz over the movie.
Help for Haiti
Stars in Service is sponsoring a collection of personal care items to be sent to Haiti. 5th grade is responsible for bringing in single toothbrushes in original wrappers. We are collecting through next Thursday.
Don't forget Science Expo is due next Monday.
Language Arts
We reviewed skills. We finished talking about chapters 1 and 2. We read chapter 3 and answered questions. We visited with our reading buddies. We took a comprehension quiz over chapters 1-3 and worked on page 13 of our published books. The good news is that we only have 2 pages to go and then we begin to type!!!! Page 13 is due on Thursday.
Math
We talked about how to add negative numbers. This skill can sometimes be confusing so we used + and - signs to help us. We also drew pictures which is very helpful when trying to figure out some math problems. Study Link 7.7 was assigned as homework.
Science
We are still waiting for our vinegar to evaporate. And yes, the classroom smells just lovely. :)
So we watched a movie about rocks and minerals. We discovered how scientist test for different qualities, how rocks are formed, different types of rocks and uses of rocks. We took a 5 point quiz over the movie.
Help for Haiti
Stars in Service is sponsoring a collection of personal care items to be sent to Haiti. 5th grade is responsible for bringing in single toothbrushes in original wrappers. We are collecting through next Thursday.
Don't forget Science Expo is due next Monday.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
100th Day of School!
Today was our 100th day of school.
Language Arts
We reviewed skills and practiced our "manu" words. We started working on our vocabulary words for chapters 1-3 in our novel study. We read chapters 1 and 2 in The Cricket in Times Square. We went to gym and music. Homework: Finish vocabulary assignment.
Math
We continued looking at positive and negative numbers. No homework today.
Science
Today we set up an evaporation experiment to see if we could come up with more evidence for calcite in the rocks. No homework.
Don't forget Science Night. The PTO has put together a wonderful event from 5:30-7:30 pm at the school.
Don't forget that Science Expo is due next Monday!
Language Arts
We reviewed skills and practiced our "manu" words. We started working on our vocabulary words for chapters 1-3 in our novel study. We read chapters 1 and 2 in The Cricket in Times Square. We went to gym and music. Homework: Finish vocabulary assignment.
Math
We continued looking at positive and negative numbers. No homework today.
Science
Today we set up an evaporation experiment to see if we could come up with more evidence for calcite in the rocks. No homework.
Don't forget Science Night. The PTO has put together a wonderful event from 5:30-7:30 pm at the school.
Don't forget that Science Expo is due next Monday!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday
I hope everyone enjoyed the milder weather this weekend.
Don't forget Science Expo is due next Monday!
Language Arts
Today we reviewed concepts. We also took the unit 3 test and worked on page 11 in our autobiographies. Those need to be edited and signed tonight. We went to library. When we came back we had visitors from China. Two students from China and two students from DMS came to visit today and to tell us a little about China. This is part of an exchange program that DMS participated in last year. We worked on contractions. We are beginning a novel study this week. No weekly homework.
Math
We reviewed order of operations. We also began looking at negative numbers. HW: Mathboxes 7.6 and study link 7.6.
Science
We began studying rocks today. We learned that calcite, a common mineral, reacts with acid. It bubbles. We dropped the rocks that we are studying in vinegar to see if they react the same way. If they do we know that they contain calcite. No homework.
Don't forget Science Expo is due next Monday!
Language Arts
Today we reviewed concepts. We also took the unit 3 test and worked on page 11 in our autobiographies. Those need to be edited and signed tonight. We went to library. When we came back we had visitors from China. Two students from China and two students from DMS came to visit today and to tell us a little about China. This is part of an exchange program that DMS participated in last year. We worked on contractions. We are beginning a novel study this week. No weekly homework.
Math
We reviewed order of operations. We also began looking at negative numbers. HW: Mathboxes 7.6 and study link 7.6.
Science
We began studying rocks today. We learned that calcite, a common mineral, reacts with acid. It bubbles. We dropped the rocks that we are studying in vinegar to see if they react the same way. If they do we know that they contain calcite. No homework.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Watercolor Wednesday
Don't forget that Science Expo is Due on Monday, February 1st. That is less than 2 weeks away!!!
Language Arts
Today was a busy day. We reviewed langague arts concepts and the the greek root manu. We went over the different ways to spell the "er" sound. We also talked about different irregular verbs. We read and discussed the story Zathura. We had plent of time to work on the next two pages of our published books. Pages 7 and 9 must be signed and turned in by Friday.
Math
Today we worked on order of operations. First we do parenthesis, then exponents, the multiplication and division, and fianlly addition and subtraction. Homework is S.L. 7.5
Art Smart today!
Thanks Moms!!!!!
Language Arts
Today was a busy day. We reviewed langague arts concepts and the the greek root manu. We went over the different ways to spell the "er" sound. We also talked about different irregular verbs. We read and discussed the story Zathura. We had plent of time to work on the next two pages of our published books. Pages 7 and 9 must be signed and turned in by Friday.
Math
Today we worked on order of operations. First we do parenthesis, then exponents, the multiplication and division, and fianlly addition and subtraction. Homework is S.L. 7.5
Art Smart today!
Thanks Moms!!!!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Terrific Tuesday
I hope that everyone had wonderful weekends! It was great to see everyone today.
Language Arts
Today we reviewed language arts skills. We also had our spelling pretest. We are reviewing RIT words this week. We introduced our vocabulary words: robot, defective, meteor, rotated, staggered, reversed, dangling, and tokens. We introduced our comprehension skill: making inferences and drawing conclusions. We began listening to our story Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg. We went to gym and music. Page 5 of the published book project must be edited and signed by tomorrow morning!
We also discussed our 3rd nine weeks reading project. We know that 5th graders have a lot on their plates right now with Science Expo and published books. Therefore we are making a poster for this book project. We still expect the project to be well thought out. The project will hang in the ELA during Gallaxy Gallery. Check out the lime green sheet for details.
Math
Today we worked with paranthesis. Without paranthesis we learned that the answer to a math problem could be a couple of different answers. Homework is 1/2 sheet worksheet from me and math boxes 7.4.
Science
Today we saw the results of our evaoporation experiment. We discovered that there are many types of crystals in the soloution we got from dissolving mock rocks.
Don't forget that Science expo is due in less than 2 weeks.
Language Arts
Today we reviewed language arts skills. We also had our spelling pretest. We are reviewing RIT words this week. We introduced our vocabulary words: robot, defective, meteor, rotated, staggered, reversed, dangling, and tokens. We introduced our comprehension skill: making inferences and drawing conclusions. We began listening to our story Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg. We went to gym and music. Page 5 of the published book project must be edited and signed by tomorrow morning!
We also discussed our 3rd nine weeks reading project. We know that 5th graders have a lot on their plates right now with Science Expo and published books. Therefore we are making a poster for this book project. We still expect the project to be well thought out. The project will hang in the ELA during Gallaxy Gallery. Check out the lime green sheet for details.
Math
Today we worked with paranthesis. Without paranthesis we learned that the answer to a math problem could be a couple of different answers. Homework is 1/2 sheet worksheet from me and math boxes 7.4.
Science
Today we saw the results of our evaoporation experiment. We discovered that there are many types of crystals in the soloution we got from dissolving mock rocks.
Don't forget that Science expo is due in less than 2 weeks.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Wow Wednesday!
Original Works of Art!
We will be doing this art project on Friday afternoon. We are making collages this year. In order for your child to be prepared, please discuss some topics that symbolize them or your family as a whole that they can create a collage to represent. Students are welcome to bring in photos. Be aware that these photos will not be returned. They can also use magazine photos. Either way they will need enough material to cover a 9 X 11 sheet of paper. We will have some magazines available but students may want o get a head start by cutting out pictures and words at home.
Math
Today we reviewed exponents and introduced powers of 10. A number is a power of 10 if you can multiply 10s to get that number. Study link 7.2 and math boxes are homework tonight. In addition a few students may be finishing up p. 213 and 214 from yesterday.
Language Arts
We visited the planetarium today and learned about the ages of stars. We also reviewed language arts concepts. We also reviewed spelling defintions and comparing and contrasting information. We worked on page 3 in our published books. This needs to be finished up, edited and signed by a parent for homework tonight.
Science
Today we took apart our mock rocks and discussed the difference between a rock and a mineral. No homework.
We will be doing this art project on Friday afternoon. We are making collages this year. In order for your child to be prepared, please discuss some topics that symbolize them or your family as a whole that they can create a collage to represent. Students are welcome to bring in photos. Be aware that these photos will not be returned. They can also use magazine photos. Either way they will need enough material to cover a 9 X 11 sheet of paper. We will have some magazines available but students may want o get a head start by cutting out pictures and words at home.
Math
Today we reviewed exponents and introduced powers of 10. A number is a power of 10 if you can multiply 10s to get that number. Study link 7.2 and math boxes are homework tonight. In addition a few students may be finishing up p. 213 and 214 from yesterday.
Language Arts
We visited the planetarium today and learned about the ages of stars. We also reviewed language arts concepts. We also reviewed spelling defintions and comparing and contrasting information. We worked on page 3 in our published books. This needs to be finished up, edited and signed by a parent for homework tonight.
Science
Today we took apart our mock rocks and discussed the difference between a rock and a mineral. No homework.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Mixed Up Monday
Our schedule is a little messed up Monday-Thursday of this week due to MAP testing.
Math - We MAP tested today. No homework.
Language Arts - Today we reviewed language arts skills. We took our spelling pretest and began looking at linking verbs. We went to the IMC. We also read our story of the week, My Great-Grandmother's Gourd. Our vocabulary words for the week include brimming, gushed, landscape, scorching, parched, scrawny, gnarled, and progress. Our comprehension skill of the week is compare and contrast. Our focus is to see how Fatima's feelings about her grandmother change throughout the story.
Here are our RIT words: Allusion - a reference to a famous person, place, thing, or idea.
Caricature - A distorted character resulting from the author's deliberate exaggeration of a trait or traits of personality.
Parody - A funny imitation of a serious piece of writing.
Denotation - The dictionary definiton of a word.
Connotation - The feelings and images associated with a word.
Book orders are due tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we will be visiting the planetarium during Langauge Arts time.
Weekly homework is assigned this week.
We began working on our published books today. Students need to edit page 1 with an adult for homework tonight. All pages should be in cursive - not typed. We will type at the end.
Science - Welcome back, Homeroom Kids! Today we began our earth materials unit by watching a movie about rocks and minerals. Tomorrow we investigate!
Math - We MAP tested today. No homework.
Language Arts - Today we reviewed language arts skills. We took our spelling pretest and began looking at linking verbs. We went to the IMC. We also read our story of the week, My Great-Grandmother's Gourd. Our vocabulary words for the week include brimming, gushed, landscape, scorching, parched, scrawny, gnarled, and progress. Our comprehension skill of the week is compare and contrast. Our focus is to see how Fatima's feelings about her grandmother change throughout the story.
Here are our RIT words: Allusion - a reference to a famous person, place, thing, or idea.
Caricature - A distorted character resulting from the author's deliberate exaggeration of a trait or traits of personality.
Parody - A funny imitation of a serious piece of writing.
Denotation - The dictionary definiton of a word.
Connotation - The feelings and images associated with a word.
Book orders are due tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we will be visiting the planetarium during Langauge Arts time.
Weekly homework is assigned this week.
We began working on our published books today. Students need to edit page 1 with an adult for homework tonight. All pages should be in cursive - not typed. We will type at the end.
Science - Welcome back, Homeroom Kids! Today we began our earth materials unit by watching a movie about rocks and minerals. Tomorrow we investigate!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Friday
Language Arts - Be on the lookout for information about published books that came home today! Students have a short questionnaire that they will need to have help filling out. They will need it for Monday's writing time.
Book orders are due on Tuesday!
Math - Center day! We reviewed multiplication, fractions, algebra and factors today.
Science - We took a test.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend.
Book orders are due on Tuesday!
Math - Center day! We reviewed multiplication, fractions, algebra and factors today.
Science - We took a test.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Thoughtful Thursday
Language Arts
Today we took our grammar and spelling bubble tests. We also listened to some great book projects! We had music and PE.
Remember that we need to read 3 books in the third quarter. We need to take tests over two of the books and do a book project over the third book.
We are getting ready for published books too. Look for more information to come home tomorrow.
There is a lot going on and students will need to use their time wisely!
Book orders went home today. They are due on January 12th.
Math
We took a test over unit 6. No homework.
Science
We reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Today we took our grammar and spelling bubble tests. We also listened to some great book projects! We had music and PE.
Remember that we need to read 3 books in the third quarter. We need to take tests over two of the books and do a book project over the third book.
We are getting ready for published books too. Look for more information to come home tomorrow.
There is a lot going on and students will need to use their time wisely!
Book orders went home today. They are due on January 12th.
Math
We took a test over unit 6. No homework.
Science
We reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Winter Wonderland Wednesday
Language Arts -
Reading project and AR Test due tomorrow!
We reviewed spelling definitions today. We worked on poetry, punctuation, capitalization, and verb tenses in grammar. We also worked on proofreading. We reviewed our RIT vocabulary words. We visited with our reading buddies and reread our story. We also had read aloud.
Math -
We reviewed for tomorrow's test. Homework is finish up the checking progress for unit 6.
Science -
We worked on a study guide for Friday's science test.
Science expo forms are due to me by Friday!!
Reading project and AR Test due tomorrow!
We reviewed spelling definitions today. We worked on poetry, punctuation, capitalization, and verb tenses in grammar. We also worked on proofreading. We reviewed our RIT vocabulary words. We visited with our reading buddies and reread our story. We also had read aloud.
Math -
We reviewed for tomorrow's test. Homework is finish up the checking progress for unit 6.
Science -
We worked on a study guide for Friday's science test.
Science expo forms are due to me by Friday!!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Terrific Tuesday
Language Arts
Today we sorted spelling words by the vowel combination. In grammar, we reviewed the different tenses of verbs. In reading, we partner read the story and recorded facts and opinions. We also spent some time reading quietly for AR. Remember that reading projects are due the day after tomorrow. AR tests need to be taken at that time as well. Continue to work on your weekly homework packet.
Math
Today we took a unit 6 review. The kids took this review much like they would a test. (I'm not taking a grade on it.) Overall the kids did a great job. Tomorrow we will go over the trouble spots and I think they will be ready for the test on Thursday. No homework.
Science
The kids tested some different variables with their flipper systems. They changed the mass of the object being flipped and the angle of the flipper system. We named all the different variables in the system. Tomorrow they will work on a review sheet. On Thursday, we will review the sheet together and the test will be on Friday.
Everyone - Science Expo Proposals are due to me by Friday!
Today we sorted spelling words by the vowel combination. In grammar, we reviewed the different tenses of verbs. In reading, we partner read the story and recorded facts and opinions. We also spent some time reading quietly for AR. Remember that reading projects are due the day after tomorrow. AR tests need to be taken at that time as well. Continue to work on your weekly homework packet.
Math
Today we took a unit 6 review. The kids took this review much like they would a test. (I'm not taking a grade on it.) Overall the kids did a great job. Tomorrow we will go over the trouble spots and I think they will be ready for the test on Thursday. No homework.
Science
The kids tested some different variables with their flipper systems. They changed the mass of the object being flipped and the angle of the flipper system. We named all the different variables in the system. Tomorrow they will work on a review sheet. On Thursday, we will review the sheet together and the test will be on Friday.
Everyone - Science Expo Proposals are due to me by Friday!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Welcome Back
I hope everyone had a great winter break. Winter decided to come all at once this weekend. :)
Language Arts
Today was spent getting back into routine. Our story this week is "When Esther Morris Headed West." It is a biography about the first woman to hold a public office in the Wyoming territory. It is written with a lot of voice. Our vocabulary includes: representative, colonel, attorney, qualify, postpone, submit, legislature and satisfactory. Our vocabulary skill is using a pronunciation key. Our comprehension skill is evaluating facts and opinions.
Our spelling skill is v/v. This means that each spelling word has two vowels but that each vowel contributes a sound. (Riot - ri ot)
Our grammar skill is verb tenses. Today we focused on the present tense.
We are reviewing RIT words this week.
Don't forget reading projects are due on Thursday.
Math
We reviewed subtracting fractions. Students needed to finish their worksheet for homework. (Some kids are already done) The test will be on Thursday of this week.
Science
Today we made flipper systems. We saw how we could make a cork flip higher or longer.
Science Test will be on Friday. Science Expo proposals are due on Friday!
Language Arts
Today was spent getting back into routine. Our story this week is "When Esther Morris Headed West." It is a biography about the first woman to hold a public office in the Wyoming territory. It is written with a lot of voice. Our vocabulary includes: representative, colonel, attorney, qualify, postpone, submit, legislature and satisfactory. Our vocabulary skill is using a pronunciation key. Our comprehension skill is evaluating facts and opinions.
Our spelling skill is v/v. This means that each spelling word has two vowels but that each vowel contributes a sound. (Riot - ri ot)
Our grammar skill is verb tenses. Today we focused on the present tense.
We are reviewing RIT words this week.
Don't forget reading projects are due on Thursday.
Math
We reviewed subtracting fractions. Students needed to finish their worksheet for homework. (Some kids are already done) The test will be on Thursday of this week.
Science
Today we made flipper systems. We saw how we could make a cork flip higher or longer.
Science Test will be on Friday. Science Expo proposals are due on Friday!
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