Math
More division, focused on remainders. I assigned quite a bit of division on a worksheet that needs to be finished soon. Remainders should be rounded to the thousandth.
Language Arts
Wrapping up the big writing assignment. Work assigned in the practice book were pages 42 and 46, with vocabulary boxes assigned. The usual test occurs on Friday.
Did you know that there's a performance on Thursday night?
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Monday, October 27, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Class info Oct 22 and Oct 23
Well it had to happen sometime. My streak of consecutive Monday through Thursday blog posts came to an end. The wall-to-wall meetings and rush of non-stop conversations finally got to me. Time to start again.
Tomorrow is the culmination of Red Ribbon Week, and all students are encouraged to wear red. I only have a long sleeved red t shirt, so we'll see.
Spelling test and vocabulary test will occur tomorrow as usual. All major projects should have been turned in by now (ABC book, ten facts about Jon Scieszka, etc) and you should have signed a math test if you're in my math class.
The report cards are changing, and when I have new information I'll post it here. The categories are different, as are the criteria for the 4,3,2,1. E scores in behavior have been eliminated as well. Feel free to email me any time with any questions, or if you'd like to meet. I try to be a quick responder. Thanks again for all the support! :)
Tomorrow is the culmination of Red Ribbon Week, and all students are encouraged to wear red. I only have a long sleeved red t shirt, so we'll see.
Spelling test and vocabulary test will occur tomorrow as usual. All major projects should have been turned in by now (ABC book, ten facts about Jon Scieszka, etc) and you should have signed a math test if you're in my math class.
The report cards are changing, and when I have new information I'll post it here. The categories are different, as are the criteria for the 4,3,2,1. E scores in behavior have been eliminated as well. Feel free to email me any time with any questions, or if you'd like to meet. I try to be a quick responder. Thanks again for all the support! :)
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Class info Oct 21
Math
More work on division division and division. This time we are concentrating on dividing with the dividend having a decimal point. Most students understood the dividing part, but had trouble on what to do with the remaining decimal. Traditionally, teachers have their students round their answers to the hundredth, meaning they had to get an answer in the thousandth (if applicable) and then round. Make sure your student knows how to do this. If it's a problem, let me know. I'm here to help!!
Language Arts
Work is continuing on revising writing drafts. Most ABC books will be returned by Thursday, which should give you an idea as to how well your student is currently writing. I gave pointers to students who didn't quite earn a "4". The ABC books also have a technology component grade, as that is a category on the new and improved report cards you'll be seeing in a couple of weeks.
Red Ribbon Week
We decorated our door, and will have an assembly on Friday. Students may wear red on Friday.
P.S.
Did you know next Thursday night is a music performance for 5th grade?
More work on division division and division. This time we are concentrating on dividing with the dividend having a decimal point. Most students understood the dividing part, but had trouble on what to do with the remaining decimal. Traditionally, teachers have their students round their answers to the hundredth, meaning they had to get an answer in the thousandth (if applicable) and then round. Make sure your student knows how to do this. If it's a problem, let me know. I'm here to help!!
Language Arts
Work is continuing on revising writing drafts. Most ABC books will be returned by Thursday, which should give you an idea as to how well your student is currently writing. I gave pointers to students who didn't quite earn a "4". The ABC books also have a technology component grade, as that is a category on the new and improved report cards you'll be seeing in a couple of weeks.
Red Ribbon Week
We decorated our door, and will have an assembly on Friday. Students may wear red on Friday.
P.S.
Did you know next Thursday night is a music performance for 5th grade?
Monday, October 20, 2014
Class info Oct 20
didn't do much today, as we are starting Red Ribbon Week and teachers have 1/2 day training on the iReady program
5th grade committee is tonight. Please ask your child if you haven't already about our holiday wreaths program. High quality wreaths for your front door or dining room table (or whatever) for the upcoming holiday season. Three's only ten more shopping weeks left, so start early and buy a wreath!
5th grade committee is tonight. Please ask your child if you haven't already about our holiday wreaths program. High quality wreaths for your front door or dining room table (or whatever) for the upcoming holiday season. Three's only ten more shopping weeks left, so start early and buy a wreath!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Class info Oct 16
Math
practiced division, test is tomorrow
Language Arts
we were interrupted by the Great California Shake Out, however we did have time to start revising our writing and learn grammar (simple predicates)
tomorrow:
1. Grammar worksheet due (simple predicates)
2. Vocabulary boxes due
3. Spelling test
4. Vocabulary test
5. ABC book due
6. Ten facts about Jon Scieszka due
If there's an issue and something needs to be late or you have a last minute question, feel free to email me at mhewitt@gusd.net
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Class info Oct 15
Math
review, see yesterday's post for info about Friday's test
Language Arts
writing and grammar covered today
grammar worksheet reviewing subjects and predicates due tomorrow
ABC book and 10 facts about Jon Scieszka due Friday, see old posts or email me if you have any questions
Thanks to the Bodden family for providing me with much needed Kleenex! Let's try to stay clean and sanitary this flu season :)
review, see yesterday's post for info about Friday's test
Language Arts
writing and grammar covered today
grammar worksheet reviewing subjects and predicates due tomorrow
ABC book and 10 facts about Jon Scieszka due Friday, see old posts or email me if you have any questions
Thanks to the Bodden family for providing me with much needed Kleenex! Let's try to stay clean and sanitary this flu season :)
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Class info Oct 14
Math
reviewed today
There is a test on Friday. Here's a list of what is on it: adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals, word problems, place value, multiplying (2 by 2 numbers and decimals), expanded notation, landmarks (mean, median, mode, range, maximum, minimum)
Free answer for those who read the blog!!
The expanded notation for 465.3 is 400 + 60 + 5 + 0.3
Don't tell your friends.....
Language Arts
Assignment list:
1. Grammar worksheet (simple subjects)
2. Vocabulary Boxes (p. 31)
3. Reading log
4. At home, google "Jon Scieszka". Type ten facts about him. This is a simple assignment, but it's worth two grades. Make sure you format your work professionally.
This is all due Friday, as well as studying for the usual spelling and vocabulary test
reviewed today
There is a test on Friday. Here's a list of what is on it: adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals, word problems, place value, multiplying (2 by 2 numbers and decimals), expanded notation, landmarks (mean, median, mode, range, maximum, minimum)
Free answer for those who read the blog!!
The expanded notation for 465.3 is 400 + 60 + 5 + 0.3
Don't tell your friends.....
Language Arts
Assignment list:
1. Grammar worksheet (simple subjects)
2. Vocabulary Boxes (p. 31)
3. Reading log
4. At home, google "Jon Scieszka". Type ten facts about him. This is a simple assignment, but it's worth two grades. Make sure you format your work professionally.
This is all due Friday, as well as studying for the usual spelling and vocabulary test
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