Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
HW 12/17
Study for your Ch. 8 SS test Thurs. and for your review spelling & vocab tests on Friday.
Don't forget to get your genre project finished by Friday.
Don't forget the $6 for Friday's movie field trip to see The Tale of Despereaux.
Don't forget to get your genre project finished by Friday.
Don't forget the $6 for Friday's movie field trip to see The Tale of Despereaux.
Thank you!
Thank you to each and everyone who sent in items for our "stockings" and for our class party! We had such a fun time today. The food was outstanding, and the toys and other goodies in the stockings were a huge hit. Thank you also to the parents who were able to come today and help. As always, we couldn't do it without each contribution. We really appreciate it!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
HW 12/16
Finish math p. 358 (1-10) due Wed.
Define 3 science vocab. words listed on p. 178
Study for SS ch. 8 test Thurs.
Finish WOW.
Study for review sp. & voc. tests Fri.
Finish genre project by Friday!
Define 3 science vocab. words listed on p. 178
Study for SS ch. 8 test Thurs.
Finish WOW.
Study for review sp. & voc. tests Fri.
Finish genre project by Friday!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Math Websites
Let us know what you think of these math sites by leaving us a comment! Do you have any favorites we should include?
www.illuminations.nctm.org
www.funbrain.com
www.coolmath4kids.com
www.awesomelibrary.org
www.multiplication.com
http://investigations.terc.edu/
www.nces.ed.gov/nceskids.createagraph
www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
www.illuminations.nctm.org
www.funbrain.com
www.coolmath4kids.com
www.awesomelibrary.org
www.multiplication.com
http://investigations.terc.edu/
www.nces.ed.gov/nceskids.createagraph
www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
HW 12/15
Math p. 356 (1-10) due WED.
SS WB p. 45-46
SS Ch 8 test Thurs.
LA WB p. 41
*Genre Venn diagram due by Friday!
*Please send in "stocking stuffers" by Wednesday morning before our class party at 10:40. Thank you!
SS WB p. 45-46
SS Ch 8 test Thurs.
LA WB p. 41
*Genre Venn diagram due by Friday!
*Please send in "stocking stuffers" by Wednesday morning before our class party at 10:40. Thank you!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
HW 12/11
Study math lessons 6-1 to 6-6. (Most if not all should be review of 4th grade.)
Study for spelling & vocab tests!
Please sign & return permission slip w/$6 for movie.
Yearbook forms go home today- due by 1/30 ($20).
Study for spelling & vocab tests!
Please sign & return permission slip w/$6 for movie.
Yearbook forms go home today- due by 1/30 ($20).
Class Brunch 12/17
Please check agendas today to see if you've been volunteered to send in something for our class brunch on 12/17 and let us know if you can help. Thanks in advance for your help!!! Our party will begin around 10:40 after we finish watching the Polar Express. PJs are appropriate attire for the 17th!
Monday, December 8, 2008
HW 12/8
Math p. 308 (1-11)
*Ch. 5 math test Thursday
Spelling in agenda in ABC order
Finish spelling WS
*Get both genre tales approved by 12/12!
*Genre project is due by 12/19.
*Ch. 5 math test Thursday
Spelling in agenda in ABC order
Finish spelling WS
*Get both genre tales approved by 12/12!
*Genre project is due by 12/19.
Vocabulary: Suffixes
You will need to know these words and what they mean. You will also need to know what each suffix means.
vocabulary words:
dentist
perfectionist
heroic
historic
accusation
optimism
journalism
turbulent
succulent
recreation
suffixes:
-ist: one who practices
-ic: relating to
-ation/-tion/-ism: state of being
-ent: inclined to
vocabulary words:
dentist
perfectionist
heroic
historic
accusation
optimism
journalism
turbulent
succulent
recreation
suffixes:
-ist: one who practices
-ic: relating to
-ation/-tion/-ism: state of being
-ent: inclined to
Persistent & Perplexing Plurals
You must know the singular (given) and the plural form for each of these words. You will be tested on both forms Fri. 12/12!
1. salary
2. strawberry
3. valley
4. dictionary
5. beauty
6. highway
7. anniversary
8. chimney
9. party
10. monkey
11. scarf
12. elf
13. echo
14. sheep
15. geese
16. moose
17. child
18. woman
19. yourself
20. handkerchief *
1. salary
2. strawberry
3. valley
4. dictionary
5. beauty
6. highway
7. anniversary
8. chimney
9. party
10. monkey
11. scarf
12. elf
13. echo
14. sheep
15. geese
16. moose
17. child
18. woman
19. yourself
20. handkerchief *
Thursday, December 4, 2008
HW 12/4
Work on AR & AM if you need to get caught up!
Study for tomorrow's science, spelling, & vocabulary tests.
The Unit 2 language arts test will be Monday.
The ch. 5 math test will be given one day next week.
Tomorrow is CRAZY SOCK DAY!
Study for tomorrow's science, spelling, & vocabulary tests.
The Unit 2 language arts test will be Monday.
The ch. 5 math test will be given one day next week.
Tomorrow is CRAZY SOCK DAY!
December's Genre & Project
The literary genre “tales” is also known as folktales and includes any traditional, usually anonymous, story handed down orally among a people. The stories might be fairy tales, tall tales, or fables. Legends and myths also fall into this category.
Your genre project this month is to read at least two folktales and create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two tales. Remember, a Venn diagram uses two interlocking circles where similarities go in the middle and differences go in the outer circles. Your Venn diagram may be on paper of your choice but please not larger than half a sheet of poster board.
You must read both of the tales that you use, and you may NOT use the Disney versions of either tale. (You also may not use tales read aloud in class as one of your two choices.) They do not have to be AR books or stories. You need to read two stories that are of the same type, such as two tall tales, two different myths about the same general idea (why the sun and moon are not in the sky at the same time), two different versions of the same fairy tale, etc. You may read a traditional fairy tale and then compare it to its “fractured” version.
Please get your two tales approved no later than 12/12 before you begin your Venn diagram. Be sure to have the book(s) at school when you get approval.
To earn an A on your folktale genre project, you must include the origin of each of your tales, any author or illustrator listed, the title of each tale, and at least 8 excellent comparisons in each of the three sections of your diagram. Neatness, including correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar, are very important. Feel free to illustrate your project. Your Venn diagram must be turned in by Friday, December 19. The project will count as two test grades.
Your genre project this month is to read at least two folktales and create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two tales. Remember, a Venn diagram uses two interlocking circles where similarities go in the middle and differences go in the outer circles. Your Venn diagram may be on paper of your choice but please not larger than half a sheet of poster board.
You must read both of the tales that you use, and you may NOT use the Disney versions of either tale. (You also may not use tales read aloud in class as one of your two choices.) They do not have to be AR books or stories. You need to read two stories that are of the same type, such as two tall tales, two different myths about the same general idea (why the sun and moon are not in the sky at the same time), two different versions of the same fairy tale, etc. You may read a traditional fairy tale and then compare it to its “fractured” version.
Please get your two tales approved no later than 12/12 before you begin your Venn diagram. Be sure to have the book(s) at school when you get approval.
To earn an A on your folktale genre project, you must include the origin of each of your tales, any author or illustrator listed, the title of each tale, and at least 8 excellent comparisons in each of the three sections of your diagram. Neatness, including correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar, are very important. Feel free to illustrate your project. Your Venn diagram must be turned in by Friday, December 19. The project will count as two test grades.
The Polar Express is Coming!
On the morning of December 17, the Polar Express will be chugging into town! We encourage students to wear their PJs that day. Following the movie (around 10:40), we'll begin our class brunch. Thank you in advance if you can send in items and/or help serve the students then!
Here's a little family fun: You can see the actor Lou Diamond Phillips reading the book online at: www.storylineonline.net
You can find other actors reading aloud books there too. Check it out!
Here's a little family fun: You can see the actor Lou Diamond Phillips reading the book online at: www.storylineonline.net
You can find other actors reading aloud books there too. Check it out!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
HW 12/3
Work on AM/make AM corrections as needed.
Finish vocab. worksheet.
Finish lang. arts WB p. 28 & 29.
Finish fact & opinion worksheets. Don't forget about the suffixes on the back. Remember, the words you make must be real words!
Read AR.
*Get genre sheet and planetarium field trip permission slip signed if you haven't already!
Finish vocab. worksheet.
Finish lang. arts WB p. 28 & 29.
Finish fact & opinion worksheets. Don't forget about the suffixes on the back. Remember, the words you make must be real words!
Read AR.
*Get genre sheet and planetarium field trip permission slip signed if you haven't already!
Stocking Stufers
Rather than participate in a gift exchange, we are making "stockings" and asking students to bring in small gifts. Please send in items no later than the 17th if you are participating.
These are a few SUGGESTIONS only! If you have an idea of your own, please feel free to send it after Thanksgiving! We have 28 students: 12 girls and 16 boys in our class. (Girls can buy for girls and boys can buy for boys, or you can treat the whole class to something.) Thank you!
highlighters, puzzles, nail files, dental floss, books, barrettes, baseballs, mini shampoos, cards, nail polish, erasers, deodorant, colored pens, small cars, candy, diaries, colored pencils, chapstick, notepads, mini ornaments, toothbrushes, key chains, bracelets, silly putty, play dough, lip gloss, pencils, gum, mini staplers, bouncy balls, bubbles...
These are a few SUGGESTIONS only! If you have an idea of your own, please feel free to send it after Thanksgiving! We have 28 students: 12 girls and 16 boys in our class. (Girls can buy for girls and boys can buy for boys, or you can treat the whole class to something.) Thank you!
highlighters, puzzles, nail files, dental floss, books, barrettes, baseballs, mini shampoos, cards, nail polish, erasers, deodorant, colored pens, small cars, candy, diaries, colored pencils, chapstick, notepads, mini ornaments, toothbrushes, key chains, bracelets, silly putty, play dough, lip gloss, pencils, gum, mini staplers, bouncy balls, bubbles...
December News
Study Hall
Math: data & probability (ch. 5); intro to fractions (ch. 6)
Language Arts: nouns (unit 2) and verbs (unit 3); narrative writing
Reading genre: folktales (Please see student handout for complete info on this month’s genre project; due by 12/19.)
Social Studies: Turn of the Century (ch. 8)
Science: physical science
Recognition & Congratulations
*Congratulations to Emma and Kaila H. for meeting their nine weeks’ AM goals already!
*Congrats to our November Book-It pizza coupon winners: Emma, Bryan, Madison, Levi, Chase, Hannah P., Sara, Will D., Eddie, and Amber!
*We’d like to welcome Hannah Hollbrooks to our class!
*Happy birthday this month to Billy (8th), Eddie (11th), Kolby (16th), and Chase (31st).
Upcoming Events
*Our holiday craft day will be Friday, Dec. 5, from 8:30-10:30. We could use a few extra hands, so please let us know if you can help. Thanks!
*Our holiday party will be a brunch held on Wednesday, December 17, at 10:00. Students are encouraged to wear their pajamas to school this day. If you can send in something, please let us know. We’d appreciate the help.
*Each student will be making a “stocking” so if you can, please send in inexpensive stocking stuffers. (See the next post for more info.)
Don’t Forget
*Please make sure your child knows how to go home if school dismisses early. Also, please make arrangements so that you will know if school lets out early; we cannot be responsible for calling parents.
*With the temperatures dropping, it is important that students are appropriately dressed for outdoor play. Without coats, students will not be able to go out on cold, windy days. As windy as our hill is, consider wearing earmuffs and/or scarves.
Extra! Extra!
*If your child has fallen behind on meeting his or her weekly AR or AM goals, you can help! S/he needs to read each night if behind in AR and work on some AM (even if the assignment does not get completed) to help get caught up in AM. Students should currently be working on AM objectives #89-99. (The objectives on the AM assignment are listed at the top of the page.)
*In signed papers for 12/2, you will find an individual student report (called “History report for Student”) for the Georgia Online Assessment, which are practice CRCT tests. The scoring results are as follows:
0%-50%: Did not meet expectations
51%-75%: Minimally met expectations
76%-100%: Exceeded expectations
Please look carefully at your child’s progress so far, and let us know if you have any questions. You can go online at www.georgiaoas.org to review these tests. Your child’s ID# is in the front of the agenda. The password is student.
Important Dates
12/1 Genre project assigned
12/5 Physical science test; Planetarium field trip; Christmas craft day
12/8 Unit 2 lang. arts test
12/12 Genre project approval due
12/17 Polar Express PJ day & holiday brunch
12/19 Genre project due
1/5/09 School resumes
1/7 End 2nd Nine Weeks
Math: data & probability (ch. 5); intro to fractions (ch. 6)
Language Arts: nouns (unit 2) and verbs (unit 3); narrative writing
Reading genre: folktales (Please see student handout for complete info on this month’s genre project; due by 12/19.)
Social Studies: Turn of the Century (ch. 8)
Science: physical science
Recognition & Congratulations
*Congratulations to Emma and Kaila H. for meeting their nine weeks’ AM goals already!
*Congrats to our November Book-It pizza coupon winners: Emma, Bryan, Madison, Levi, Chase, Hannah P., Sara, Will D., Eddie, and Amber!
*We’d like to welcome Hannah Hollbrooks to our class!
*Happy birthday this month to Billy (8th), Eddie (11th), Kolby (16th), and Chase (31st).
Upcoming Events
*Our holiday craft day will be Friday, Dec. 5, from 8:30-10:30. We could use a few extra hands, so please let us know if you can help. Thanks!
*Our holiday party will be a brunch held on Wednesday, December 17, at 10:00. Students are encouraged to wear their pajamas to school this day. If you can send in something, please let us know. We’d appreciate the help.
*Each student will be making a “stocking” so if you can, please send in inexpensive stocking stuffers. (See the next post for more info.)
Don’t Forget
*Please make sure your child knows how to go home if school dismisses early. Also, please make arrangements so that you will know if school lets out early; we cannot be responsible for calling parents.
*With the temperatures dropping, it is important that students are appropriately dressed for outdoor play. Without coats, students will not be able to go out on cold, windy days. As windy as our hill is, consider wearing earmuffs and/or scarves.
Extra! Extra!
*If your child has fallen behind on meeting his or her weekly AR or AM goals, you can help! S/he needs to read each night if behind in AR and work on some AM (even if the assignment does not get completed) to help get caught up in AM. Students should currently be working on AM objectives #89-99. (The objectives on the AM assignment are listed at the top of the page.)
*In signed papers for 12/2, you will find an individual student report (called “History report for Student”) for the Georgia Online Assessment, which are practice CRCT tests. The scoring results are as follows:
0%-50%: Did not meet expectations
51%-75%: Minimally met expectations
76%-100%: Exceeded expectations
Please look carefully at your child’s progress so far, and let us know if you have any questions. You can go online at www.georgiaoas.org to review these tests. Your child’s ID# is in the front of the agenda. The password is student.
Important Dates
12/1 Genre project assigned
12/5 Physical science test; Planetarium field trip; Christmas craft day
12/8 Unit 2 lang. arts test
12/12 Genre project approval due
12/17 Polar Express PJ day & holiday brunch
12/19 Genre project due
1/5/09 School resumes
1/7 End 2nd Nine Weeks
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
HW 12/1
Genre project assigned - due 12/19
Get project sheet signed
Spelling in agenda
Complete plurals on spelling worksheet
Read AR
*Book order due 12/2
WOW due Wednesday
3x each spelling plurals due Wednesday
Get project sheet signed
Spelling in agenda
Complete plurals on spelling worksheet
Read AR
*Book order due 12/2
WOW due Wednesday
3x each spelling plurals due Wednesday
Spelling Week 6
1. eraser = ___________________ 11. walrus = ________________________
2. account = __________________ 12. adventure = ______________________
3. knot = ___________________ 13. index = _________________________
4. whistle = __________________ 14. couch = _________________________
5. citizen = __________________ 15. telescope = ______________________
6. toothbrush = _______________ 16. dress _________________________
7. eyelash = __________________ 17. syllable = _______________________
8. compass = __________________ 18. decision = ______________________
9. blouse = ___________________ 19. larynx = ________________________
10. inch = _________________ __ 20. auction = _______________________
2. account = __________________ 12. adventure = ______________________
3. knot = ___________________ 13. index = _________________________
4. whistle = __________________ 14. couch = _________________________
5. citizen = __________________ 15. telescope = ______________________
6. toothbrush = _______________ 16. dress _________________________
7. eyelash = __________________ 17. syllable = _______________________
8. compass = __________________ 18. decision = ______________________
9. blouse = ___________________ 19. larynx = ________________________
10. inch = _________________ __ 20. auction = _______________________
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