Read-a-thon today was a lot of fun. Pajamas, blanket forts, stuffed animals, and reading galore. We even watched the Twilight Zone episode ("Time Enough at Last") starring Burgess Meredith where his glasses break when he finally has time to read after a nuclear disaster.
On a different note, the science test is tomorrow. Study!!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Class info Nov 19
Math
Took a quick assessment dealing with converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiplication, and division
Language Arts
Continued unit on reading expository text
Science
Test Friday
Information for our first field trip will be coming up soon - stay tuned!
Took a quick assessment dealing with converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiplication, and division
Language Arts
Continued unit on reading expository text
Science
Test Friday
Information for our first field trip will be coming up soon - stay tuned!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Class info Nov 18
Math
I have discovered that a number of students are having difficulty in 3 areas:
1. reducing fractions
2. changing mixed numbers to improper fractions
3. changing improper fractions to mixed numbers
I did check a number of assignments and sent them home today. Make sure that if your students did make mistakes that they know where they made them. I did personally help a large number of students individually, but please double check with your child at home. I'm always available if you need me, just email.
Language Arts
Continued our reading unit on expository text. I assigned pages 53 (vocabulary) and 58 (spelling). The usual reading log and vocabulary boxes are due Friday, and the spelling/vocab test is Friday as well. Make sure expository text is included on the reading log.
Science
TEST on Friday. Study everything, and make sure your child knows what photosynthesis and cellular respiration are. Contact me if there's any difficulty.
I have discovered that a number of students are having difficulty in 3 areas:
1. reducing fractions
2. changing mixed numbers to improper fractions
3. changing improper fractions to mixed numbers
I did check a number of assignments and sent them home today. Make sure that if your students did make mistakes that they know where they made them. I did personally help a large number of students individually, but please double check with your child at home. I'm always available if you need me, just email.
Language Arts
Continued our reading unit on expository text. I assigned pages 53 (vocabulary) and 58 (spelling). The usual reading log and vocabulary boxes are due Friday, and the spelling/vocab test is Friday as well. Make sure expository text is included on the reading log.
Science
TEST on Friday. Study everything, and make sure your child knows what photosynthesis and cellular respiration are. Contact me if there's any difficulty.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Class info Nov 17
Math
We're just starting to add fractions right now. So far so good, although we are still adding fractions with the same denominators. An additional level of difficulty that we started is adding fractions that have an improper fraction as an answer that needs to be converted into a mixed number.
Language Arts
more tea party!
Science
TEST FRIDAY!! Chapter 2 Plants
We did two worksheets on photosynthesis and respiration, which is the most difficult part to comprehend.
We're just starting to add fractions right now. So far so good, although we are still adding fractions with the same denominators. An additional level of difficulty that we started is adding fractions that have an improper fraction as an answer that needs to be converted into a mixed number.
Language Arts
more tea party!
Science
TEST FRIDAY!! Chapter 2 Plants
We did two worksheets on photosynthesis and respiration, which is the most difficult part to comprehend.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Class info Nov 13
Math
took common core assessment benchmark part 2
Language Arts
took common core assessment benchmark part 2
tomorrow is spelling test, vocabulary test (lesson 9)
Our tea party looks good to go, and it looks like we're covered, although if someone could bring napkins it would be appreciated. Parents are invited. Don't forget to bring your completed assignment.
If anyone would like a conference time with me, feel free to email me at mhewitt@gusd.net
took common core assessment benchmark part 2
Language Arts
took common core assessment benchmark part 2
tomorrow is spelling test, vocabulary test (lesson 9)
Our tea party looks good to go, and it looks like we're covered, although if someone could bring napkins it would be appreciated. Parents are invited. Don't forget to bring your completed assignment.
If anyone would like a conference time with me, feel free to email me at mhewitt@gusd.net
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Class info Nov 12
Math
worked on the Common Core benchmark test for the school district
Language Arts
worked on the Common Core benchmark test for the district
Don't forget - tea party this Friday! I would love to have parents come, and I could certainly use some donations. Email me at mhewitt@gusd.net if you can help
Science
watched videos on respiration and photosynthesis
worked on the Common Core benchmark test for the school district
Language Arts
worked on the Common Core benchmark test for the district
Don't forget - tea party this Friday! I would love to have parents come, and I could certainly use some donations. Email me at mhewitt@gusd.net if you can help
Science
watched videos on respiration and photosynthesis
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Class info Nov 5
Math
worked on changing improper fractions to mixed numbers
Language Arts
continued work on reason
Hey check out the video from our performance last week....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
(oh ok keep checking the link, it should be made not private fairly soon)
and
Keep on selling those wreaths!
worked on changing improper fractions to mixed numbers
Language Arts
continued work on reason
Hey check out the video from our performance last week....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
(oh ok keep checking the link, it should be made not private fairly soon)
and
Keep on selling those wreaths!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Class info Nov 4
Math
review of reducing fractions
Language Arts
I've changed over to a new unit - reading expository text. Make sure you're reading expository texts like magazines and book on science for the next reading log.
Check out yesterday's post about the writer's tea party that we're having November 14
review of reducing fractions
Language Arts
I've changed over to a new unit - reading expository text. Make sure you're reading expository texts like magazines and book on science for the next reading log.
Check out yesterday's post about the writer's tea party that we're having November 14
Monday, November 3, 2014
Class info Nov 3
Okay another reboot
Math
starting to work with very simple fractions, and learning to reduce fractions
Language Arts
Because of our extended teacher work day/end of trimester/Veteran's Day strange vacation from Friday until Wednesday, I'm starting the week today like I normally would but my Friday will be Friday the 14th meaning...
The spelling and vocabulary test will be Friday Nov 14. I assigned the words today (p. 48 and 51)
Reading logs are due that day also. This time, they must include expository text on at least one entry.
Our culminating writing project (the book kids have been working on) is also due Friday Nov 14.
I want to have a mini-tea party that day where the kids will have snacks and tea while reading and sharing their work. I realize hot tea won't work for a variety of reasons, but it would be great if people would like to volunteer to bring things like food, napkins, cups, iced tea, etc. Email me at mhewitt@gusd.net if you have suggestions or can donate items. I'd like this to be exciting for the students and an edifying experience at the same time, where they realize that writing is not only an essential life long skill, but that it's fun as well.
Math
starting to work with very simple fractions, and learning to reduce fractions
Language Arts
Because of our extended teacher work day/end of trimester/Veteran's Day strange vacation from Friday until Wednesday, I'm starting the week today like I normally would but my Friday will be Friday the 14th meaning...
The spelling and vocabulary test will be Friday Nov 14. I assigned the words today (p. 48 and 51)
Reading logs are due that day also. This time, they must include expository text on at least one entry.
Our culminating writing project (the book kids have been working on) is also due Friday Nov 14.
I want to have a mini-tea party that day where the kids will have snacks and tea while reading and sharing their work. I realize hot tea won't work for a variety of reasons, but it would be great if people would like to volunteer to bring things like food, napkins, cups, iced tea, etc. Email me at mhewitt@gusd.net if you have suggestions or can donate items. I'd like this to be exciting for the students and an edifying experience at the same time, where they realize that writing is not only an essential life long skill, but that it's fun as well.
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