10/30

Please read at least 20 pages in your AR book this weekend. Study your times tables if you did not make a 100 on your speed test.

Have a safe and happy Halloween! Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night.

Cool Reading Website

BookAdventure.com is a very cool, FREE book website we recently found. You do have to sign up to use it, but we haven't had any trouble with spam or anything else since signing up.

What can you do there? BookAdventure.com will let you take practice tests on the books you've read. (These do not seem to be the same as the AR tests, but if you do well on a practice test then you've probably read the book carefully.) It will also help you find books that interest you. Though we may not have every book on your personalized list in our library, we probably have many of them.

Go check it out this weekend. We'd love to hear your feedback. Thanks and happy reading!

10/29

Finish mystery genre (candy corn book report).
Finish copying vocab. words & definitions onto your own paper.
Finish AR Wonderful Words list.
Study for sp. & voc. tests!

Fri. is Book Character Dress Up Day! You can earn extra credit for dressing up, bringing the book, and writing a book report about your character and the book.

Don't forget about the bake sale Fri. to benefit our local food pantry ($0.50 or a canned/boxed good per item).

If you'd like to send in treats for the class tomorrow, you are more than welcome to do so! Thanks.

Happy birthday, Emily!

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Emily!
Happy birthday to you!

Make the most of your special day!

Spelling & Voc Lists Week of October 26

Plurals
1. child = _________ 11. wallaby = __________
2. goose = ________ 12. country = __________
3. ox= ________ 13. body= __________
4. mouse = _______ 14. leaf = _________
5. woman = _______ 15. knife = __________
6. foot = _________ 16. half = ________
7. tooth = _________ 17. wolf = _________
8. man = __________ 18. family = ________
9. deer = __________ 19. supply = __________
10. moose = _________ 20. memory = _________

Vocabulary
1. digress
2. heirloom
3. docile
4. brawl
5. tedious
6. harass
7. gallery
8. indulge
9. destitute
10. jumble

10/28

Finish voc. sent. Finish LAWB p. 22 & 23 if you didn't finish in class.
Study spelling!

Study for tomorrow's multiplication speed test.

Don't forget that Thursday is the Literacy Walk. You must have a pledge to be able to go to the track.

This Week's AR Task: Wonderful Words

On Monday, we folded our paper into 4 sections and labeled them adverbs, adjectives, verbs, and nouns. As they read in their AR books, students are to find "wonderful words," words that intrigue them, sound interesting, etc. In parentheses, they are to write a synonym for their wonderful word.

We talked about how three in each category would equal a C, 4-5 a B, and 5 or more an A. This assignment is due Friday.

10/26-27

Sorry we weren't able to update the blog. Hopefully your child was responsible with his/her agenda and work!

Happy birthday, Ashley!

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Ashley!
Happy birthday to you!

Have a wonderful day!

10/21

Finish vocab. sentences.
Study spelling & vocab.
Work on AR cause/effect relationships.
Be sure to read!

Finish AM corrections if you have them.

10/20

Finish WOW!

Spelling: Write singular AND plural forms 3x each like this:
eraser/erasers
eraser/erasers
eraser/erasers

Please sign & return communication folders/signed papers.

Tomorrow is picture day. Smile!

Picture Day Wed.

Smile! Wednesday is fall picture day.

This Week's Vocabulary: 10/19-23

Soldier’s Heart voc. words / Week #1 /2nd 9 weeks
Use each of the vocabulary words in a fabulous fifth grade sentence (due Thurs.).

1. appalling – to make someone feel shock, horror, or disgust

2. incomprehensible – impossible or very difficult to understand

3. unscathed – not hurt, damaged, or harmed in any way

4. horrific – frightening or disturbing enough to cause horror

5. bayonet – a steel blade attached to the muzzle end of a gun, used in hand-to-hand combat

6. civilian – a person not on active military duty; a person not part of the military

7. dysentery – a disease characterized by severe diarrhea and passing blood, caused by infection

8. sutler – a civilian who provides items to an army and has a shop in the camp

9. hullabaloo – noisy excitement or fuss

10. amputation – the process of cutting off or removing a limb from the body

This Week's Spelling: 10/19-23

Spelling List #10: Plurals
Most words form their plural by adding s to the singular form, but singular words ending in x, ss, sh, or ch usually form the plural by adding es to the singular.

Write the plural form of each given word on the line next to the singular form – due Tuesday.
Write the spelling words, using the plural form, in your agenda in ABC order – due Tuesday.
Write the plural form of each spelling word 3x each – due Wednesday.
**You must know both the singular AND plural form of each spelling word for your test on Friday.

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. tax = ________________________

10. inch = _________________________ 20. auction = _______________________

AR Task: Cause/Effect

Things happen in stories for a reason, and one thing leads to another. A cause is why something happens. An effect is what happens. Find at least five different cause and effect relationships (or events) in your AR book. Describe each event in a complete sentence in your own words. Remember the following key words and phrases that you can use: because, caused, since, so, and as a result.

Find at least FIVE cause/effect relationships in your AR book. Be sure to include the page number(s) that show these relationships and describe them in complete detail. This assignment is due Fri.

Half Day Conferences Friday

This Friday, 10/23, is Half Day Parent Conferences. Students will be dismissed around 11:30 (after lunch) so that teachers can meet with parents.

We sent home conference letters today. If you did not get one and would like to schedule a conference, please let us know ASAP. Thanks!

10/19

Welcome back! We hope that you had a relaxing and safe fall break. It's back to the grindstone for us this week.

Today's homework:
Finish writing in the plural form of each spelling word on your spelling sheet.
Write your spelling words in ABC order in agenda (plural form only).
Read your AR book if you haven't read at least 20 pages today.
Begin working on the AR cause/effect task. (See next post for more info.)

Don't forget that this month's genre is mystery.

Happy birthday, Kyle!

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Kyle!
Happy birthday to you!

We hope you've enjoyed having your birthday week off from school!

10/9-10/18

Please remember that this month's genre is mystery. Read and quiz on an AR mystery in your range no later than 10/30/09. It would be a good idea to read your mystery over break and write summary sentences of each chapter so that you remember what you read.

Please mark your calendars for Half Day Conferences on Friday, 10/23. Students will be dismissed after lunch, around 11:30. If we have not yet contacted you about a conference and you would like one, please let us know. Thanks.

Have a safe and happy fall break! School resumes on Monday, 10/19. See you then!

CONGRATULATIONS!

We are celebrating many accomplishments today! Way to go, boys and girls!

WEEKLY CONDUCT TICKET DRAWING: Blane and John

PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Virginia, Noah, Katie, Ashley, Canyon, Joanna, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Lucas, Tiffany, Logan, Brianna, and Karigan

CONDUCT REWARD: Noah, Katie, Ashley, Nathanael, John, Joanna, Emily, Brandon, Nikki, Kaitlyn, Fletcher, Lucas, Tiffany, Brianna, Kinzie, Kyle, Frankie, Karigan, and BeBe

AM REWARD: Virginia, Noah, Blane, Jackson, Ashley, Nathanael, Canyon, Joanna, Emily, Brandon, Damon, Kaitlyn, Fletcher, Tiffany, Frankie, and Karigan

Happy birthday, Nathanael!

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Nathanael!
Happy birthday to you!

Enjoy your birthday! What a way to start Fall Break!

10/7

Continue writing AR summaries each night (Mon.-Thurs.).
Study spelling & vocab!!!

LAWB p. 18 & 21

Inference worksheet

Study for tomorrow's Ch. 5 social studies test!

Happy birthday, Jackson!

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Jackson!
Happy birthday to you!

Have a very special day!

10/5

Study review spelling & vocab all week to prepare for Friday's test!!!

AR task: Write a summary each night (Mon.-Th.) of what you read in your AR book that day. The summaries should be at least 3 sentences long and explain what is happening in the story. (We discussed this task at length in class today.)

Final RAFT writing assignment is due Tues. Please also have your rough draft with the "Conventions" square stapled to it to turn in with the final version.

Remember that WOWs are due Wed.

This month's genre is MYSTERY! Read and quiz on a mystery before the end of the month. This month's project will be explained after Fall Break, but it will be more along the lines of a book report than an actual project.

If you have yet to make a 100% on your multiplication speed test, be sure to study! Test this Thurs. @ recess!

Parent Night is Tues. at 6 PM. You will be glad that you attended!

Don't forget that next week is Fall Break! No school from 10/10 to 10/18!

This Week's Spelling & Vocabulary: 10/5-9

Since we've arrived at our ninth week of school, this week's spelling and vocabulary tests will review the previous 8 weeks. You will not receive a new list of words, but rather we went over all eight lists and chose many to study. (Students were asked to highlight, circle, or star the most important words to study.) Not ALL of these words will be on the test, but many of them will. Study, study, study each and every night this week!

If you have been studying all along, then this week's tests should not be difficult. If you've had a few poor grades, here's your chance to bring them up!

Parent Night TUESDAY

Don't forget about our Parent Night tomorrow beginning at 6:00. Children will be supervised in the gym (or nursery) while parents attend several fun and informative classes. Be sure to check out the community organizations in the lunch room also. You'll be glad you came!

10/2

Please read your AR books this weekend! You only have until Thursday to earn points to spend at the AR store on Friday!

Our conduct reward will be next Friday for all students who have an 84 or better conduct average. (Grades were updated before I went home this afternoon.)

Our ch. 2 math test will be Monday morning. Though we generally do not like to give tests on Mondays, we felt that an extra day of practice (today) would be beneficial.

Our Parent Night will be Tuesday beginning at 6:00. We hope you can join us. Ms. Martin and I are presenting a seminar. The kids will be watching a movie in the gym (pizza, drinks, etc., for $1 each courtesy of PTO) and there will be a nursery for the younger children. You'll receive some homework passes for attending, so don't miss out!

Don't forget that next week is our last week of school before Fall Break (10/10-18).

This Month's Genre: Mystery

Students are required to read a MYSTERY this month (and take the AR quiz on it this month too). We are encouraging them all to get a mystery before Fall Break so that they have plenty of time to read and quiz on it. This month's project will be more like a book report than an actual project. We'll give out the directions after Fall Break.

10/1

Finish 3 AR connections.
Work on RAFT rough draft (finish draft).
Study for sp. & vocab. tests!
Read AR books.

Ch. 2 math test has been moved until Mon.
Most students have AM homework.