Math
adding and subtracting mixed numbers and fractions
Language Arts
expository text
Don't forget, tonight is the 5th grade fundraiser at Red Robin!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
5th grade night out!!
We have another 5th grade night out tonight at Red Robin in the Glendale Galleria. Bring the flyer by so that we get 20% of the bill, enjoy a burger, and Christmas shop at Target afterwards with the help of the kids :)
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Class info Dec 3
Math
Today we subtracted fractions using mixed numbers. Often the problems involved having to borrow from a mixed number to make it more suitable for subtracting. It was a bit difficult, but I think I got to everybody. Please make sure that when papers are returned that your child is receiving a "check" or a "check plus". If a "check minus" is coming home, your child misunderstands the concept and needs some help. I am always around if your child needs a little one on one before or after school, and of course you may conference with me at any time.
Language Arts
Discussed expository text features and started a small writing project.
Science
Starting Chapter 3 : the human body. If your child received a "1" on this last test, sign it and have them correct it, so I can give them a "2". I'd rather reserve the "1"s for students who don't care, and the "2"s for students who are making an effort.
Today we subtracted fractions using mixed numbers. Often the problems involved having to borrow from a mixed number to make it more suitable for subtracting. It was a bit difficult, but I think I got to everybody. Please make sure that when papers are returned that your child is receiving a "check" or a "check plus". If a "check minus" is coming home, your child misunderstands the concept and needs some help. I am always around if your child needs a little one on one before or after school, and of course you may conference with me at any time.
Language Arts
Discussed expository text features and started a small writing project.
Science
Starting Chapter 3 : the human body. If your child received a "1" on this last test, sign it and have them correct it, so I can give them a "2". I'd rather reserve the "1"s for students who don't care, and the "2"s for students who are making an effort.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Class info Dec 2
Math
Subtracting fractions from whole numbers and subtracting fractions with different denominators
Language Arts
Studied expository text
I'm still collecting field trip forms. Again, if there are any issues, please let me know.
Subtracting fractions from whole numbers and subtracting fractions with different denominators
Language Arts
Studied expository text
I'm still collecting field trip forms. Again, if there are any issues, please let me know.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Class info Dec 1
Math
Started subtracting fractions with unlike denominators today. I passed back a quiz on multiplying and dividing large numbers that requires a signature. If there's anything wrong, make sure you correct the error and know why the mistake was made.
Language Arts
Read expository text and discussed it. The usual is due by Friday (reading log, vocabulary boxes) and our spelling / vocabulary test is that day as well. The vocabulary is on page 61 of the workbook and the spelling words on page 65.
Science
Starting the unit on the human body this week. I should have the tests from last week corrected by Friday or so.
Our first field trip is Dec 19 and the forms have gone home already. If there's any difficulty, please let me know.
Started subtracting fractions with unlike denominators today. I passed back a quiz on multiplying and dividing large numbers that requires a signature. If there's anything wrong, make sure you correct the error and know why the mistake was made.
Language Arts
Read expository text and discussed it. The usual is due by Friday (reading log, vocabulary boxes) and our spelling / vocabulary test is that day as well. The vocabulary is on page 61 of the workbook and the spelling words on page 65.
Science
Starting the unit on the human body this week. I should have the tests from last week corrected by Friday or so.
Our first field trip is Dec 19 and the forms have gone home already. If there's any difficulty, please let me know.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Class info Nov 20
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!!
On a different note, the science test is tomorrow. Study!!
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!
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