5/17

Finish WOW.
Work on voc. sentences (due Fri.) and sp/voc worksheet (also due Fri.).

Study for Ch. 10 math test Fri.

Please sign & return orange folders.

*Remember the details of our trip Thursday. (Look at yesterday's post for a refresher.)

5/16

*Please remember that this Thursday is our big field trip to Atlanta! Please wear your red DARE t-shirt and sneakers. Plan to arrive at school at 7:00 AM and go to our classroom. Also make arrangements to be picked up at 4:30 that afternoon. Thank you!

Write spelling words in ABC order in agenda.
Spelling categories are due WED.

Study for Ch. 9 math test!
AM if required

5/9

We hope that all of our mothers had a very happy Mother's Day!

Today, please write spelling in ABC order in agenda.

Work on AM if you had corrections or are behind.

5/3

We have lots of important information going home today! Please read through the orange communication folder carefully. You will find our May newsletter and your child's Writing Test scores. Please keep these at home. You will also find a progress report to sign and return. Please sign the weekly log in the folder. There are NO signed papers this week since we didn't do much graded/written work during the CRCT week.

Please pay careful attention to the weekly AR & AM goals. Some students are doing really well, but we're afraid that others will be disappointed at the end of the year when they are unable to participate in several very fun activities.

For homework:
Finish Wow.
Work on spelling categories (due Thurs.).

Make any AM corrections.

Orange folders, etc.

*Please send in a clean, empty jar with lid by Fri. Plastic jars would be great, but any kind/size will do. Thanks!

CRCT Friday: Social Studies

Tomorrow is the Social Studies CRCT.

Please get a good night's sleep the night before and be sure to eat a good breakfast. Also, please bring two #2 sharpened pencils. Thanks!

CRCT Thursday: Science

Tomorrow is the Science CRCT.

Please get a good night's sleep the night before and be sure to eat a good breakfast. Also, please bring two #2 sharpened pencils. Thanks!

CRCT Wednesday: Math

Tomorrow is the Math CRCT. Fifth graders must pass reading and math (along with their school work) to be promoted to 6th grade.

Please get a good night's sleep the night before and be sure to eat a good breakfast. Also, please bring two #2 sharpened pencils. Thanks!

4/25

Today's reading CRCT seemed to go well. The students reported that they felt well prepared, so hopefully they all did well! We still need one day's worth of snacks for 26 students if anyone can send them in. Thank you!

Study language arts, especially p. 170

Work on AM!!!!!!!!!

CRCT Tuesday: English/Language Arts (ELA)

Tomorrow is the English/Language Arts CRCT.

Please get a good night's sleep the night before and be sure to eat a good breakfast. Also, please bring two #2 sharpened pencils. Thanks!

CRCT Monday: Reading

Monday is the Reading CRCT. Fifth graders must pass reading and math (along with their school work) to be promoted to 6th grade.

Please get a good night's sleep the night before and be sure to eat a good breakfast. Also, please bring two #2 sharpened pencils. Thanks!

4/21

Study sp. & voc. for tomorrow's tests!

Finish math Crime WS.
Study for measurement re-test!
AME or corrections if you have them.

Finish SS WB p. 63 if you haven't already.

4/20

****Because the students did so well on their sentences last week, they do NOT have to do them this week. If they've already written them they can turn them in for extra credit. If they would like to write them and turn them in for extra credit, they certainly can.****

Finish sp. & voc. WS.

AME if you have one; work on AM if you are behind

Don't forget that the measurement re-test is Friday for all but 3 students (and they know who they are!)

Please send in CRCT snacks or drinks by Friday if at all possible.

Remember that the poetry project is due no later than 5/4.

4/19

Finish WOW
Work on sp/voc sheet (due Thurs.) and on voc. sent. (due Fri.)
Finish reading The Gri Gri Tree.

AME (if you have one)
Math Crime WS due Fri.

Please sign and return orange folders/signed papers ASAP.

NEXT TUES. IS ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) CRCT!

4/18

Sp. in ABC order
Finish vocab. definitions
LA (lang. arts) p. 490 C, p. 491 B & C

AME & any AM corrections
Please work on a practice if you are behind on your goal (and we went over in class who is behind!). Thanks for your help on this.

NEXT MONDAY IS THE READING CRCT!

4/14

Parents, we are really struggling with students being extremely careless with their work. Many are not reading and/or listening carefully. Please stress the importance of these two skills- not just for school, but for life! Thank you!

Study sp. & vocab.
Finish voc. sent.
Answer p. 599 (1-5) in reading book.

Study for tomorrow's measurement test!

Finish SS WB p. 62.

4/13

Finish sp. & vocab. worksheet

Finish AME and any corrections

Study for Friday's measurement test #2

4/12

Please find our class newsletter and CRCT snack letter in the orange folders today. Also, we received spring pictures today. Please pay for the pictures you want and then return the others or return the entire package ASAP. Thank you!

Finish WOW.
Finish spelling categories.
Study for Friday's Measurement Test #2.
AM

Sign & return orange folders/signed papers.

4/11

Welcome back! We hope that you all had a wonderful spring break!

The CRCT is coming in just two short weeks. It is especially important that your child complete all assignments and get caught up/stay on top of school work. We're getting ready for the Super Bowl of Academics!

Our poetry genre project was assigned today, and each student received a handout explaining the project, complete with a rubric for how the project will be graded. This genre project counts as two reading test grades and is due no later than 5/4.

Tonight:
Sp. in ABC order in agenda
Finish vocab. definitions

Study for Measurement Test 1 (Tues.)!
Work on AM

Please finish your creative spring door decoration!

Spelling and Vocabulary Week 28

Spelling: Words with suffixes: -less and -ness

1. sadness
2. gladness
3. needless
4. harmless
5. darkness
6. fullness
7. stillness
8. hopeless
9. fearless
10. weakness
11. bottomless
12. foolishness
13. fondness
14. effortless
15. meaningless
16. emptiness
17. motionless
18. forgiveness
19. ceaseless
20. fierceness

Vocabulary
Use your reading book's glossary to define the following and label the part of speech:
1. corridor
2. sagged
3. invasion
4. location
5. creased
6. reservation
7. shield
8. enlisted

3/29

Finish WOW!
Work on genre project (due by Thurs.).
Sp. & Voc. WS due Thurs.
Voc. sentences due Thurs.

AMP

Study for tomorrow's science test!

Please sign & return orange communication folder.

This Month's Genre Project DUE BY THURSDAY!

Award-Winning Books

Assigned 3/8/11; project due NO LATER THAN 3/31/11

This month’s genre project is not based on a specific literary genre; rather, you are to read a book that has won an award of some sort. It needs to be an AR book that you quiz on by the end of the month. You will share your book and its award(s) using one of the projects below, including an oral presentation {10 pts.}. You may share your project before the 31^st. Whatever project you choose to create, be sure to include the following information:

• Title of book and author {10 pts.}
• Award(s) and what the award(s) mean(s) {20 pts.}
• A summary of the plot, characters, and setting (without giving away the ending) {30 pts.}
• A recommendation of the book {10 pts.}

Here are a few project suggestions. If you have an idea not on the list, be sure to get your idea approved before beginning. Make sure that no matter what project you choose, you include all of the abovementioned elements and that it is appropriate to your book {10 pts.}!

• Create a new book jacket (front/back cover), a mobile, or a diorama (complete with illustrations and award).
• Create a timeline showing a chain of important events from the book.
• Dress as one of the characters and act out a characterization, or put on a puppet show.
• Fill a paper bag with symbols or artifacts from the book. You will need to explain how each one relates to the book you read.
• Talk to the class about your book by saying a little about the author, explain who the characters are and explain enough about the beginning of the story so that everyone will understand what they are about to read. Finally, read an exciting, interesting, or amusing passage from your book. Stop reading at a moment that leaves the audience hanging and add something like, "If you want to know more you'll have to read the book." If the book talk is well done almost all the students want to read the book.
• Appeal to your classmates’ stomachs by making an edible book report! Locate a recipe for a food dish that plays a role in a book or one that represents the setting of the book. When you share the food with your classmates, you will need to explain how the dish relates to the book read.
• Create a map highlighting places described in the story. Many of the map’s features should be based on information provided by the book’s author. The map might show the immediate neighborhood or community in which the book takes place; if the author offers ample description of the home or another place as the central setting for the book, then your map might detail that place. In most cases, the completed maps will involve some conjecture on the part of the mapmaker. Explain his or her reasoning when you present your map and book to the class.

Whatever you choose, make sure that your project is neat (as in legible and creative) {10 pts.}! Both your AR test score and your project score will count as a reading test grades.

3/28

Sp. in ABC order in agenda

Sp. categories due Wed.

Study for Wednesday's science test!

*Genre project due NO LATER THAN 3/31!

This Week's Spelling & Vocabulary

Spelling & Vocabulary Wk. 27 Unit 5, Week 3: A Historic Journey

Spelling: Words with prefixes: dis-; in-; mis-; pre

*Monday: Write spelling words correctly in your agenda in ABC order (due Tues.).

*Tuesday (due Wed.): Categorize your words into groups according to prefixes.

*Study spelling words (Mon.-Thurs.) for Friday’s test.

*Spelling/vocabulary worksheet is due Thursday (p. 144, p. 163).

1. prewash 11. misjudge

2. disable 12. discomfort

3. discolor 13. dismount

4. mistaken 14. misunderstand

5. preheats 15. disobey

6. mistrust 16. dishonest

7. incorrect 17. injustice

8. disconnect 18. disapprove

9. preview 19. inexpensive

10. prejudge 20. indefinite

Vocabulary:

*Monday: Use the glossary to find and write each part of speech and definition on your own paper.

*Mon.-Wed. (due Thurs.): Write fabulous fifth grade sentences with AT LEAST 12 words using each vocabulary word in context. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence.

*Study vocabulary words and definitions Mon.-Thurs. for Friday’s test.

1. instill ( ):

2. combined ( ):

3. naturalist ( ):

4. vacant ( ):

5. diverse ( ):

DPA CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We are so proud of our students who went to DPA this weekend! Destiny and Emily placed 2nd in their respective project categories; and Talor, Aidan, and Cole placed 1st!

Help Wanted!

We are out of kleenex, and spring allergies have hit. If you can send in a box to help us finish out the year, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

3/24

Study for tomorrow's spelling and vocabulary tests! Those homophones can be tricky.

Tomorrow is the AM reward. Bring a beach towel for our picnic.

Yearbook money is due no later than 4/1.

Tonight is the Donkey Basketball Game in our gym to support the middle school (7 PM). Hope to see you there!

3/23

Finish sp/voc. WS.
Finish voc. sentences.

AMP (most students)

Study for next week's science test!

3/22

Finish WOW.
Finish spelling categories.

Finish sci. WB lesson 2.

Sign & return orange communication folders and progress reports.

This Week's Spelling & Vocab

Spelling & Vocabulary Wk. 26 Unit 5, Week 2: Weslandia

Spelling: Homophones

*Monday: Write spelling words correctly in your agenda in ABC order (due Tues.).

*Tuesday (due Wed.): Categorize your words into groups by syllables.

*Study spelling words (Mon.-Thurs.) for Friday’s test.

*Spelling/vocabulary worksheet is due Thursday (p. 138, p. 156).

1. sweet 11. pier 21. suite

2. peel 12. waist 22. kernel

3. peer 13. currant

4. pole 14. presents

5. poll 15. counsel

6. peal 16. presence

7. waste 17. council

8. manner 18. stationary

9. current 19. stationery

10. manor 20. colonel

Vocabulary:

*Monday: Use the glossary to find and write each part of speech and definition on your own paper.

*Mon.-Wed. (due Thurs.): Write fabulous fifth grade sentences with AT LEAST 12 words using each vocabulary word in context. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence. Use at least one adjective in each sentence. Circle the adjective.

*Study vocabulary words and definitions Mon.-Thurs. for Friday’s test.

1. traditional ( ):

2. civilization ( ):

3. complex ( ):

4. outcast ( ):

5. shortage ( ):

6. strategy ( ):

7. reflected ( ):

8. bedlam ( ):

3/21

Spelling in agenda in ABC order (add the two extra on the side or above and number them)

Vocab. sentences due Thurs.

Finish science ch. 6 vocab. cards (due Wed.)

*Return magazine address booklets! We receive $$ even if they don't buy just by filling out the booklets. Thank you so much for your help!

*Award-winning book project due no later than 3/31

3/17

Study spelling & vocabulary!

Make science test corrections if not already finished/turned in.

Read SS p. 331-335 if not already finished.

*End 3rd 9 Weeks*

This month's genre is award-winning books. Your project is due no later than 3/31!

3/16

Finish sp/vocab. WS.
Finish vocab. sentences.
Finish St. Patrick's Day analogies Ws.
Reread Spirit of Endurance (p. 519-534).

Read AR if you're not yet a free reader!

Work on AM if you're not yet a math master!

3/15

TOMORROW IS CLASS GROUP PICTURE DAY AND SPRING PICTURE DAY!

Finish WOW.
Read!

Work on AM if you have not yet met your goal.

Study for ch. 5 science test!

Finish SS WB p. 53.

3/14

Happy Pi Day! (Please ask your child about Pi and what it means.)

Write spelling in ABC order in agenda.
Finish vocabulary definitions.

Make ch. 7 math test corrections if required (below 80%).

Study sci. vocab. to help prepare for Wed.'s ch. 5 test.

*AR/AM goals need to be met by Thursday (end of 3rd 9 weeks).

*This month's genre project ("award-winning books") is due no later than 3/31. Remember, these projects count as two reading test grades!

3/8

Finish WOW.

Some students need to complete math p. 424 (ODD) to improve their grade from Monday night's math HW. Remember to follow directions and reduce fractions down to lowest terms.
Other students have AM HW (if they haven't met their weekly goal for last week) or have corrections.
Math ch. 7 test Friday!

Study SS Ch. 9 for tomorrow's test.

Science test next week!

CPA CONGRATULATIONS!!!

ALL of our students did a great job giving their County Project Achievement speeches today! Our judge was extremely complimentary of the work that each student did. We are so proud of each of you! Public speaking is one of most people's top fears, yet you did it well.

Our class winners are... (drum roll, please)...

BOYS:
1st place: Aidan & Cole
2nd place: Jacob
3rd place: Cliff, Dawson, & Logan

GIRLS:
1st place: Emily
2nd place: Brittany & Rebecca
3rd place: Destiny

3/7

*Study your Unit 4 review spelling & vocabulary for your review test on Friday!

Math p. 424 (2-20 EVEN)

Finish SS ch. 9 study guide. Your test will be later this week.

Practice your CPA presentation!!! Bring everything you need to school with you Tuesday.

3/2

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! In his honor, Thursday is "Wacky Tacky Day," so wear your wackiest, tackiest clothes. (You should have seen some of the crazy sock today!) Friday is "Green Eggs & Ham" day, so get your green on.

Complete spelling worksheet if you did not make 100% of last night's spelling categories.
Finish vocabulary sentences.

Work on AR and/or AM if you did not meet your weekly goal.

3/1

*The 5th grade writing test will be tomorrow. Please get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and be sure to bring at least two #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils please).

Finish WOW.
Write your spelling words into two categories.
Finish Grammar WS (p. 122).

Finish SS WB p. 50 if you didn't finish it in class.

March's genre is "award-winning books." Read and quiz on an award-winning book NO LATER THAN 3/31. Be sure to know what award(s) the book won, what the award means, and whether or not you think the book deserved the award. More info will be given out mid-month.

2/28

Spelling in ABC order in agenda
Finish vocab. definitions.
Start on IRA (see sp/voc. sheet or earlier post).

Work on your CPA for in-class presentations on Friday.

*The 5th grade writing test will be Wednesday. Please get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and be sure to bring at least two #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils please).

CPA Update

CPA in-class presentations (posters, note cards, etc.) will be Friday. This is for practice, like a dress rehearsal, for the presentation for the judges.

The real CPA presentations will be 3/8.

Week 23, IRA: Imagery

This week's Independent Reading Activity (due Friday) is to identify imagery. As you read, find an excellent example of imagery. Draw what you "see" when you read this passage. Copy the passage as a caption to your drawing. Include the page number and title of your book. If your book has illustrations, please do not copy one of the book's illustrations. Make up your own.

Spelling and Vocabulary Week 23

This week's story is The Catch of the Day.
Spelling
1. distance
2. importance
3. balance
4. attendance
5. absence
6. performance
7. dependence
8. substance
9. disturbance
10. appearance
11. assistance
12. ignorance
13. brilliance
14. ambulance
15. residence
16. radiance
17. resistance
18. persistence
19. hesitance
20. reluctance

Vocabulary
1. riverbank
2. merchandise
3. wares
4. appreciation
5. burdens
6. unfortunate
7. educate
8. treasurer

This Month's Genre Project DUE MONDAY!

Don't forget that this month's genre project (book report form about your favorite genre and the book you read) is due on MONDAY!!!

2/23

Finish sp. WS.
Finish voc. sent.
Finish voc. WS.

Genre project due Monday!

Math p. 382 (1-23): due Friday!

2/21

Happy President's Day!

Write spelling in ABC order in your agenda.
Define this week's vocabulary words (including parts of speech). Please use your glossary for this!

Study for math ch. 6 test (Tues.)!

Finish CPA report. Read it aloud to someone and time yourself. Write your time at the end of your speech.

This Week's Spelling, Vocabulary, & IRA: 2/21-25

Spelling & Vocabulary Wk. 22 Unit 4, Week 3: Extreme Weather Hurricanes

Spelling: Words with /ch r/ and /zh r/

*Monday: Write spelling words correctly in your agenda in ABC order (due Tues.).

*Tuesday (due Wed.): Categorize your words into four groups: two groups that end with the

/ch r/ sound and two groups that end in the /zh r/ sound.

*Study spelling words (Mon.-Thurs.) for Friday’s test.

*Spelling worksheet is due Thursday.

1. future

2. creature

3. searcher

4. feature

5. fracture

6. gesture

7. legislature

8. pressure

9. measure

10. mixture

11. moisture

12. nature

13. pasture

14. pleasure

15. azure

16. stretcher

17. treasure

18. rancher

19. butcher

20. lecture

Vocabulary:

*Monday: Use the glossary or a dictionary to find and write each part of speech and definition on your own paper.

*Mon.-Wed. (due Thurs.): Write fabulous fifth grade sentences using each vocabulary word in context. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence. Circle the verb(s).

*Study vocabulary words and definitions Mon.-Thurs. for Friday’s test.

1. damages: (__________)

2. property: (__________)

3. available: (__________)

4. contact: (__________)

5. atmosphere: (__________)

6. destruction: (__________)

7. hurricanes: (__________)

8. surge: (__________)

IRA: This week’s Independent Reading Activity (due Friday) is to identify transition words and phrases. As you read, write down at least 10 different transition words or phrases that your author uses. Label the page number where you found each word or phrase. Be sure to include your book’s title in your heading.

CPA Update

CPA report is due Tuesday!

2/17

PARENT NIGHT TONIGHT!
6:00-6:30 Brag Night in the classroom
6:30 Recorder Concert in the gym
7:00 CRCT Sessions by grade level

Study for sp. & voc. tests!
Finish reading worksheet (parts of a book and homographs) if not finished in class.

Study for Ch. 8 SS test (Fri.)!

2/16

Finish identifying nouns with your vocabulary (It was actually due today but since we didn't write it on the agenda board or blog, you can turn it in Thurs.)

Sp. & voc. WS due Thurs.

Study for Ch. 8 SS test Friday!!!!! (Today's review game didn't go very well.)

Don't forget about Thurs.' Parent Night! Brag Night begins at 6:00 in the room (drop in). The recorder concert is at 6:30 and then CRCT sessions will begin. Children will be supervised in the gym during the CRCT sessions.

2/15

Finish WOW.

Work on sp. & voc. WS due Thurs.

AME (if you have one); work on AM if you have not yet met your goal.

SS WB p. 45 & 46 if not finished in class

Sign and return progress reports and communication folders!

*Candy/field trip $ due by Friday

*Please don't forget about Parent Night (see letter in orange folder).

2/14

Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to our Valentine festivities!

Sp. in agenda in ABC order

Begin IRA: four subject pronouns and four object pronouns (see sp/voc sheet for more info)

AM

Math geometry vocab test Wednesday!

CPA intro due Tues.

Study for ch. 4 sci. test (Tues.)!

CPA Update

CPA introduction is due Tuesday!

2/8

Finish WOW, spelling categories, and vocabulary definitions (underline all nouns).

Work on IRA.

Study for ch. 5 math test!

SS WB p. 43 (ALL) and p. 44 (5-9).

2/7

Spelling in agenda in ABC order
IRA: 5 pronouns & antecedents due Friday (see earlier post for complete instructions)

Study for Ch. 5 math test Wednesday!
The Great Graph Project is due Friday. Time will be given in computer lab on Wednesday to create the graphs. See earlier post for student handout.

Finish CPA outline (3 main points with 3 details each) to turn in Tues.

Complete sci. WB p. 88-91 if you did not finish in class.

This Week's Spelling, Vocabulary, & IRA

Spelling, Vocabulary, & IRA Wk. 20 Unit 4, Week 2: Animal Defenses Carlos and the Skunk

Spelling: More Accented Syllables

*Monday: Write spelling words correctly in your agenda in ABC order (due Tues.).

*Tuesday (due Wed.): Categorize your words into two groups: first syllable is stressed and second syllable is stressed. HINT: There are only 5 words in the second group.

*Study spelling words (Mon.-Thurs.) for Friday’s test.

*Spelling worksheet is due Thursday.

1. grownup

2. power

3. shower

4. bestow

5. August

6. allow

7. encounter

8. grouchy

9. rowdy

10. laundry

11. flawless

12. coward

13. lawyer

14. applause

15. doubting

16. arousing

17. faucet

18. trousers

19. caution

20. boundary

Vocabulary: *Use the glossary or a dictionary to find and write each part of speech. Read the definition and compare to the definition given here.

*Rewrite your vocabulary words, definitions, and part of speech on your own paper, underlining all the NOUNS, whether they are a vocabulary word or a word in the definition (due Wed.).

*Study vocabulary words and definitions Mon.-Thurs. for Friday’s test.

*Vocabulary worksheet is due Thursday.

1. arousing: (__________) stimulating to action, awakening

2. behavior: (__________) the way a person or animal acts

3. glimpse: (__________) a brief look

4. stunned: (__________) overcome with astonishment or disbelief

5. nestled: (__________) settled snugly or comfortably

6. unpleasant: (__________) not agreeable, displeasing

7. secluded: (__________) screened or hidden from view

8. arroyo: (__________) water-carved gully or channel

IRA: This week’s Independent Reading Activity is to copy five sentences from your independent reading book. Underline each pronoun and draw an arrow to its antecedent (due Friday). You need to find at least five different pronouns and you must have at least five sentences.

The Great Graph Project

DUE: February 11, 2011

You are going to choose a topic that interests you, collect data, and present your information on a graph. You might conduct a survey or record scientific evidence. For your final project, you will create a poster (or mini poster) that includes your graph and interpretations of your data (see below).

1. What is your topic? _______________________________________________________

2. How will you gather you data? (You will turn in a neat copy of your data, but this does not have to be presented on your final project.)

_________________________________________________________________________

3. What type of graph will best display your data?

_________________________________________________________________________

For your final project, you will create a graph of your data. Be sure to follow correct graphing procedures (title, labels, appropriate scale and intervals, etc.) and make your graph legible. Write a summary sentence of your data and any trends you found. For example, if your graph is a survey of favorite music, your summary sentence might be, “Most students in our class prefer country music.”

Also include the range of your data, the mean (average), the median, and the mode labeled on your final project. Remember to turn in a neat copy of the data you collected.

If you’d like to make a graph on a computer and print it out, search for instructions to use Excel to make a graph, or consider using the following website to make your graph:

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

CPA Time Line

Each student has received a copy of this time line, but here it is in electronic format.

4-H CPA TIMELINE Dyer/Martin 2011

Your job is to become the expert on your topic. You will be writing a report and then giving a speech to teach the class what you’ve learned. This project will count as a test grade in English and either science or social studies (depending on your topic).

2/3 Topic due! You must get your topic approved before you begin.

1/31 – 2/8 Begin research and learn all that you can about your topic. Find some interesting facts that very few people already know. Taking notes about what you learn will be very helpful. Remember to take notes in your OWN words. Do not copy directly from books and/or the Internet. Organize your information as you go. What are the three (or more) main ideas you will teach us? What would you include in the beginning of your report/speech, in the middle, or at the end? Remember to use at least three different sources for your information (encyclopedias, books, internet sites, interviews with experts, etc.).

2/8 Turn in a copy of your outline of the three main ideas you will teach us with at least three supporting details for each main idea. Continue to work on your research and your report.

2/15 Your written introduction is due. (The body of your speech is not due at this time.)

INTRODUCTION:

1. Hook your audience!

*Ask a question, state an interesting or amazing fact, or share an anecdote (personal short story).

2. Introduce yourself and your topic.

3. Share your three main ideas or most important things.

2/22 Your entire written rough draft is due. Rewrite your introduction with the revisions. Use your outline to write the body of your report. You will write more than one paragraph about each of your three main points because your report will be the basis of your five-minute speech. Make sure you have transitions between each of your three main points. Include at least one simile in the writing. Then wrap it up with your conclusion.

CONCLUSION:

1. Use a wrap-up word or phrase (Finally, In conclusion, To summarize, Remember…).

2. Restate your main ideas from your introduction in a slightly different way.

3. Tie your report back into your hook.

4. Thank your audience. (Do NOT say that’s all I have, or the end…)

2/22 – 3/3 Work on your two (or more) posters. Write your speech on numbered note cards. Be certain they are neat. Also, they need to be legible from the back of the room. Stay away from light colors because they are harder to read from a distance. Make your note cards and practice your speech. Practice referring to your posters during your speech. Do not wait to share them at the end.

3/4 In-class presentations (Be sure to bring your completed posters!)

You will receive a score for the mock presentation using the rubric Mr. Jennings provided. Please review it to make sure you know what is expected.

3/5 – 7 Make any corrections to your cards, practice at home, feel confident, and be ready for the judges!!! You’ll feel more confident if you practice at home. Good luck.

3/8 CPA presentations for 4-H judges

CPA Update

Your outline (3 main points) is due Tuesday.

2/3

Study sp. & vocab!

Be sure you have all 12 vocab. cards for sci. ch. 4. Your text will be next week.

Read AR and work on AM if you need to catch up.

New Features!

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2/2

Happy Groundhog Day! You should have received our February newsletter and CPA time line in yesterday's communication folder.

Complete sp. & voc. WS.

Choose your CPA topic if you haven't already because we are going to the library to begin research on Thursday.

Study science- test next week!

*Atlanta field trip money is due no later than 2/18.

This Month's Genre Project

This month's genre project is free choice. Choose a book from your favorite genre! You will be given a short genre report to complete before the end of the month. Be sure to quiz on your book and complete your form no later than 2/28.

This Week's Spelling & Vocab

Monday: Write spelling words correctly in your agenda in ABC order (due Tues.).

Tuesday: Categorize your words by final ending sound/spelling into 7 groups (due Wed.).

Study spelling words (Mon.-Thurs.) for Friday’s test.

Spelling worksheet is due Thursday.

1. angle

2. heron

3. lengthen

4. marvel

5. woolen

6. listen

7. bushel

8. signal

9. nozzle

10. practical

11. barrel

12. captain

13. frighten

14. slogan

15. mountain

16. pretzel

17. fable

18. global

19. sandal

20. chuckle

Vocabulary: Use the glossary to complete each definition.

Study vocabulary words and definitions Mon.-Thurs. for Friday’s test.

Vocabulary worksheet is due Thursday.

1. scald: (v.) To heat to a temperature just below the __________________ point

2. permission: (n.) Consent or __________________ from someone in authority

3. autograph: (n.) A person’s __________________ written in that person’s own handwriting

4. fare: (n.) The __________________ of a ride on a bus, train, airplane, ship, or taxi

5. blurted: (v.) Said suddenly or without __________________

6. clenched: (v.) __________________ or closed tightly

7. chiseled: (v.) Cut or shaped with a sharp __________________ tool called a chisel

spectacular: (adj.) Very __________________

1/31

Sp. in ABC order in agenda

Correct Ch. 4 math test (if below 80%)
AM for some (and they were told 3x who they are!)

Before students can select their 4-H CPA topics, they must complete p. 4-6 in their "Friends" booklet (by Friday).

1/26

Study sp/voc!
Read AR

Many students need to work on AM, and those names were called out individually, so please ask your child if he/she is required to do AM HW tonight. Thanks!

Don't forget about the non-fiction genre report due no later than Monday 1/31.

1/25

Welcome back again! Please be sure that we have the correct early dismissal procedure for your child- just in case we might need it.

Finish WOW
Study review spelling & vocab (past 4 weeks) for review tests Fri.
Finish Verb WS if you didn't finish in class.

AM for everyone (practice or exercise plus corrections as needed)

Communication folder and report card (please sign & return both)

FRIDAY CONDUCT REWARD!!!

Don't forget your snacks (food and drink) for tomorrow's conduct reward! You can wear your PJs if you like! Fun, fun, fun!

Try It: Interpreting Data

Click HERE to give it a try!

5th Grade Internet Games

Click HERE to find some fun, educational games!

1/19

Complete spelling & vocab worksheet.
Work on IRA.
Don't forget that your non-fiction genre project is due by 1/31!

AM if you didn't meet your goal last nine weeks or if you haven't yet practiced division.
p. 247 ODD if you didn't do well on last night's math HW
Study for ch. 4 math test!

Study for ch. 7 SS test!

1/18

Welcome back! It was so nice to be back together. We have missed you all!

Sp. in ABC order in agenda
Work on spelling categories (on back of spelling sheet)
Begin IRA: Find five irregular past tense verbs in context. Cite sentences and underline the past tense irregular verbs.

Study for math ch. 4 test (Thurs.)!
p. 237 (14-28 EVEN; #25 bonus)

Sci WB p. 78, 80-81 (finish from class work)

*Orange folders will go home Wed. to be returned by Friday. Thanks for your understanding.
*If you would like to order from the book order, please send in order form and checks payable to UCES by Wed.
*Bring board games (not electronics) for tomorrow's AM reward.

1/6

AR & AM if you have not yet met your goals

Dividing decimals worksheet (on your own paper!)

Study sp. & voc. for test.

Sci. WB lesson 2

SS WB p. 40

Week #16 Spelling and Vocabulary Lists

Spelling
1. dozen
2. beside
3. motion
4. appoint
5. season
6. phony
7. observe
8. active
9. restore
10. expert
11. reserve
12. embrace
13. coastal
14. python
15. govern
16. scorching
17. flurry
18. canvas
19. copper
20. cocoon

Vocabulary
1. gnarled
2. parched
3. landscape
4. scorching
5. gushed
6. brimming
7. scrawny
8. progress

This Month's Genre Project

This month's genre is non-fiction (not biography or autobiography). Please use the book report form that was passed out today to complete before, during, and after reading your non-fiction book. Quiz on the book and turn in the report NO LATER THAN 1/31/11.

1/4

Finish WOW.
Read AR book.
Work on sp./voc. worksheet (due Th.)

Work on AM if goal is not yet met.

Make sure you have all 9 sci. vocab. cards made for L1 & L2.

Please sign and return permission slip if you haven't already and the orange communication folder.

1/3/11

Happy new year and welcome back to school! We had a great first day back.

Please sign & return the movie permission slip (for 1/5).

HW:
Sp. in agenda in ABC order
AR

AM if assigned

SS WB p. 39