Math
more graphing using coordinates
Language Arts
spelling / vocabulary test is moved up to Thursday due to Colonial Day
Don't forget to log on the website for the Apex fun run. This is going to be our major MKS fundraiser event this year, so I encourage everyone to participate
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
Class info Mar 30
Math
reviewed graphing with ordered pairs
Language Arts
Workbook pages 135, 137, 138, 139
Vocabulary Boxes : words on page 135
Spelling test ; words on page 138
Note : We've been reading The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass in class daily. It's a kid friendly version, yet it's still pretty intense. If you have any comments or questions, please let me know.
reviewed graphing with ordered pairs
Language Arts
Workbook pages 135, 137, 138, 139
Vocabulary Boxes : words on page 135
Spelling test ; words on page 138
Note : We've been reading The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass in class daily. It's a kid friendly version, yet it's still pretty intense. If you have any comments or questions, please let me know.
Common Core test practice
Ah, that time of year is coming once again. The national CAASP (common core test) is in a couple of weeks. We will have a window of time, and will be able to do the test over the course of a couple of weeks. Make sure you practice before the actual test - here's how...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Class info Mar 26
Math
plotting and graphing ordered pairs
Language Arts
silent reading day, read chapter one of The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass
plotting and graphing ordered pairs
Language Arts
silent reading day, read chapter one of The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Class info Mar 25
Math
continued ordered pairs and graphing
Language Arts
reading using inferring skills, finished reading poetry
continued ordered pairs and graphing
Language Arts
reading using inferring skills, finished reading poetry
Ignite Dance info
April 9 Rehearsal
Alex Theater, 7:30 - 8:00
April 10 Performance
Alex Theater, 7:00 - 8:30
Shirts will be provided, wear pants/leggings and tennis shoes. Official flyer will come home Friday
Alex Theater, 7:30 - 8:00
April 10 Performance
Alex Theater, 7:00 - 8:30
Shirts will be provided, wear pants/leggings and tennis shoes. Official flyer will come home Friday
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Class info Mar 24
Math
learned about ordered pairs and plotting graphs
Language Arts
starting a new reading unit on inferring (yes, more inferring)
Work due: p. 129, 131 - 134, vocabulary boxes (p. 129), spelling/vocabulary test (p. 133)
learned about ordered pairs and plotting graphs
Language Arts
starting a new reading unit on inferring (yes, more inferring)
Work due: p. 129, 131 - 134, vocabulary boxes (p. 129), spelling/vocabulary test (p. 133)
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Here's an example of the coffee can you'll need for Colonial Day
http://www.puregusto.co.uk/nescafe-gold-blend-coffee-tin-p531833.html
It doesn't matter what was originally in the can, it's being used for a drum so it should probably be decently wide in order to obtain a decent drum sound.
It doesn't matter what was originally in the can, it's being used for a drum so it should probably be decently wide in order to obtain a decent drum sound.
Class info Mar 12
Math
took common core math benchmark
Language Arts
deadline notice : if you haven't read a favorite poem yet, you need to by tomorrow - if not, your grade will go down one point
Report cards need to be signed
took common core math benchmark
Language Arts
deadline notice : if you haven't read a favorite poem yet, you need to by tomorrow - if not, your grade will go down one point
Report cards need to be signed
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Class info Mar 10
Math
order of operations (common core) part 2
worked on graphing
Language Arts
reading (created a double-entry journal for visualization in class)
read the poems we have printed from author's chair
Science
took notes on the water cycle
order of operations (common core) part 2
worked on graphing
Language Arts
reading (created a double-entry journal for visualization in class)
read the poems we have printed from author's chair
Science
took notes on the water cycle
Monday, March 9, 2015
Class info Mar 9
Math
order of operations using common core book, and discussing why the rule applies
Language Arts
work due:
pages 123, 125, 127
vocabulary boxes (p. 123)
spelling test (p. 127)
for the favorite poem I asked you to select and copy last week, we are going to read them in class from the author's chair and illustrate what we visualize as we read the poem
Science
lesson 2 : the water cycle
order of operations using common core book, and discussing why the rule applies
Language Arts
work due:
pages 123, 125, 127
vocabulary boxes (p. 123)
spelling test (p. 127)
for the favorite poem I asked you to select and copy last week, we are going to read them in class from the author's chair and illustrate what we visualize as we read the poem
Science
lesson 2 : the water cycle
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Class info Mar 5
Math
exponents and scientific notation
Language Arts
reading poetry, inferring
Science
water cycle
exponents and scientific notation
Language Arts
reading poetry, inferring
Science
water cycle
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Class info Mar 4
Math
order of operations
Language Arts
we read silent reading books in class and filled out a double entry journal on what we inferred while we read
order of operations
Language Arts
we read silent reading books in class and filled out a double entry journal on what we inferred while we read
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Class info Mar 3
Math
Review of converting mixed numbers to mixed numbers with an improper fraction for the purposes of subtracting. Sounds harder than it is
Language Arts
The following assignments are due Friday or so:
reading log
workbook pages 115 - 118, 120
vocabulary boxes (p. 118)
spelling test (p. 120)
download or photocopy a favorite poem (I'd like this by Tuesday, March 10)
Science
study the water cycle
Miscellaneous items of interest:
Toll sign up forms due asap
Ignite Dance performance
questions? email me : mhewitt@gusd.net
Review of converting mixed numbers to mixed numbers with an improper fraction for the purposes of subtracting. Sounds harder than it is
Language Arts
The following assignments are due Friday or so:
reading log
workbook pages 115 - 118, 120
vocabulary boxes (p. 118)
spelling test (p. 120)
download or photocopy a favorite poem (I'd like this by Tuesday, March 10)
Science
study the water cycle
Miscellaneous items of interest:
Toll sign up forms due asap
Ignite Dance performance
questions? email me : mhewitt@gusd.net
Monday, March 2, 2015
Class info Mar 2
Math
started working on order of operations
There's extra practice on Study Link 7.4 if you'd like
Language Arts
reading day!
Science
just started the water cycle
test needs to be signed
Please turn in two forms ASAP - the Toll 6th grade form (whether or not you're going to Toll), and the form for the Ignite Dance performance at the Alex Theater
started working on order of operations
There's extra practice on Study Link 7.4 if you'd like
Language Arts
reading day!
Science
just started the water cycle
test needs to be signed
Please turn in two forms ASAP - the Toll 6th grade form (whether or not you're going to Toll), and the form for the Ignite Dance performance at the Alex Theater
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