Homework:
Planner signed: 12/1
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts: No new assignment was given. Many students still need a printed copy of their essay, "Do You Want Fame?" This is not their final draft. We will use it to practice editing skills in class. Students should also have 650 or more words written.
Soc. Studies: Some students may be concerned about not finishing their test today. They will have time to finish their test tomorrow. The "in" day made things a little crazy today. No homework was assigned. Our next unit of study is Asia. Students can begin to learn the countries. There are many games available to teach geography on the Internet.
Reading: Egypt spelling test was given today. We will finish Egypt Game this week. Book reports are due tomorrow. December's book report will be due January 3, 2011. Students may choose the genre and must have 150-200+ pages in their books.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
November 29, 2010
Homework
Planner signed: 11/30
Read 30 minutes
Science - please bring a small flashlight or a laser pointer if you have one for an experiment - due 11/30
Math: Pg 562 #11-18 and # 35-39. Show all your work.
Language Arts: 650 words due on "Do You Want Fame?" Essay 11/30. Also, students need to bring a printed copy of their essay for class practice in essay organization. This is not the final draft of the essay! It doesn't have to be perfect! In fact, I hope there are some errors, so they can practice editing skills.
Planner signed: 11/30
Read 30 minutes
Science - please bring a small flashlight or a laser pointer if you have one for an experiment - due 11/30
Math: Pg 562 #11-18 and # 35-39. Show all your work.
Language Arts: 650 words due on "Do You Want Fame?" Essay 11/30. Also, students need to bring a printed copy of their essay for class practice in essay organization. This is not the final draft of the essay! It doesn't have to be perfect! In fact, I hope there are some errors, so they can practice editing skills.
Egypt Test Help/Hints
The Egypt Test is tomorrow! As part of the test, you'll have to answer the following:
Use as many of your vocabulary words as you can and explain what the ancient Egyptians contributed to the world.
Think about their government, economy, religion, inventions, art, culture, architecture, and other achievements.
You'll need to write a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs using as many of your vocabulary words as possible and appropriate. Knowing the vocabulary words will be essential. Think about and organize your thoughts prior to coming to class. Details/examples in your paragraphs will help you earn points. Do not just write a series of vocabulary words in a sentence. Using a few appropriate vocabulary words with thoughtful sentences will make your response much better according to the 7 Writing Traits.
This part of the test is worth 20 points, which is about 1/2 of your grade for the test.
Good Luck!
*Spend more time preparing for this question than the other trivia type of questions.
Use as many of your vocabulary words as you can and explain what the ancient Egyptians contributed to the world.
Think about their government, economy, religion, inventions, art, culture, architecture, and other achievements.
You'll need to write a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs using as many of your vocabulary words as possible and appropriate. Knowing the vocabulary words will be essential. Think about and organize your thoughts prior to coming to class. Details/examples in your paragraphs will help you earn points. Do not just write a series of vocabulary words in a sentence. Using a few appropriate vocabulary words with thoughtful sentences will make your response much better according to the 7 Writing Traits.
This part of the test is worth 20 points, which is about 1/2 of your grade for the test.
Good Luck!
*Spend more time preparing for this question than the other trivia type of questions.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Treasure Awaits!
Mummy Message Clue: 9 periods; 5 commas; 13 capital letters; 2 appositives; 2 possessives; and a neat message written on final draft paper.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Homework
Planner signed: due 11/29
Responsibility Card signed - due 11/29
Read 30 minutes
Math: Math review worksheet - completed in home base class today. No homework for the holiday!
Language Arts: 600 words on "Do You Want Fame?" Essay due: Monday, November 29. If students can't remember their username or password, they may email me. Students should focus on improving their organization, mechanics and conventions.
Reading: Spelling and vocabulary words were given in social studies, test Tuesday. Book report due December 1st, Wednesday.
Have a great Thanksgiving weekend!
Planner signed: due 11/29
Responsibility Card signed - due 11/29
Read 30 minutes
Math: Math review worksheet - completed in home base class today. No homework for the holiday!
Language Arts: 600 words on "Do You Want Fame?" Essay due: Monday, November 29. If students can't remember their username or password, they may email me. Students should focus on improving their organization, mechanics and conventions.
Reading: Spelling and vocabulary words were given in social studies, test Tuesday. Book report due December 1st, Wednesday.
Have a great Thanksgiving weekend!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Bonus Mummy Message Clue
Check your work!
Oh great Sun god, Aten, how beautiful are thy works. Oh mysterious god of the Sun, there is no other god as great as you. How mysterious you are to man's eyes. Thou created the world according to thy desire. When thou were alone, you breathed life into man and taught man to speak and write. Thou . . . .
Good Luck!
Oh great Sun god, Aten, how beautiful are thy works. Oh mysterious god of the Sun, there is no other god as great as you. How mysterious you are to man's eyes. Thou created the world according to thy desire. When thou were alone, you breathed life into man and taught man to speak and write. Thou . . . .
Good Luck!
Blizzard Information
Jordan School District Cancels ALL Evening Activities Due to Emergency Weather Warning Nov. 23, 2010
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning in effect from 3 p.m. on Tuesday to 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Out of concern for student, patron and employee safety, Jordan School District has canceled all district and school activities starting at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon through this evening. This includes all Valley High School and Jordan Family Education classes, sports activities and performances at local schools. Students and employees should return home as quickly as possible once school has ended and avoid any unnecessary travel.
The Board of Education has revised its meeting time and schedule for this evening. The Board will meet in open meeting from 5:35-6:30 p.m. The revised schedule has been posted on the District website.
Schools are scheduled to be open tomorrow. Should there be a change, information will be sent to all news media outlets and posted on the District website,
jordandistrict.org by 6 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning in effect from 3 p.m. on Tuesday to 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Out of concern for student, patron and employee safety, Jordan School District has canceled all district and school activities starting at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon through this evening. This includes all Valley High School and Jordan Family Education classes, sports activities and performances at local schools. Students and employees should return home as quickly as possible once school has ended and avoid any unnecessary travel.
The Board of Education has revised its meeting time and schedule for this evening. The Board will meet in open meeting from 5:35-6:30 p.m. The revised schedule has been posted on the District website.
Schools are scheduled to be open tomorrow. Should there be a change, information will be sent to all news media outlets and posted on the District website,
jordandistrict.org by 6 a.m.
Homework
Math pg. 558 # 15-63 odds
Planner signed: 11/24
Read 20 minutes
Language Arts: 600 words minimum on "Do You Want Fame?" Essay due: Monday, November 29. Final essay not due until Thursday, December 2. Today students were shown more tools they can use to improve their writing in class. Ask your student to show you what they know so far about myaccess.com. Most of the students seem pretty excited about it.
Social Studies: The majority of students are nearly finished with the "Egyptian Card Information" activities. Their answers are due Monday, Nov. 29. Students will have Monday to complete their activities during class. When they finish, they will be able to have some class time to study for the test. Egypt Test Nov. 30. There is a spelling and vocabulary component to the test. The words are listed on a previous blog.
Mummy Message Clue: How do you punctuate possessives? Example: The man's car. A man's eyes. All of life's duties.
Math pg. 558 # 15-63 odds
Planner signed: 11/24
Read 20 minutes
Language Arts: 600 words minimum on "Do You Want Fame?" Essay due: Monday, November 29. Final essay not due until Thursday, December 2. Today students were shown more tools they can use to improve their writing in class. Ask your student to show you what they know so far about myaccess.com. Most of the students seem pretty excited about it.
Social Studies: The majority of students are nearly finished with the "Egyptian Card Information" activities. Their answers are due Monday, Nov. 29. Students will have Monday to complete their activities during class. When they finish, they will be able to have some class time to study for the test. Egypt Test Nov. 30. There is a spelling and vocabulary component to the test. The words are listed on a previous blog.
Mummy Message Clue: How do you punctuate possessives? Example: The man's car. A man's eyes. All of life's duties.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Mummy Message Clues
1. Oh great Sun god, Aten, .....
2. Oh mysterious.....
3. How mysterious...
4. Thou ...
5. When thou.....
6. Thou also...
7. Thou also created....
8. All that is....
9. Favor.....
The mummy's treasure awaits the team who can solve the message!
Good Luck!
PS Have you communicated with ALL of your team members?
2. Oh mysterious.....
3. How mysterious...
4. Thou ...
5. When thou.....
6. Thou also...
7. Thou also created....
8. All that is....
9. Favor.....
The mummy's treasure awaits the team who can solve the message!
Good Luck!
PS Have you communicated with ALL of your team members?
November 22, 2010
Homework
Math Pg 550 #4-24
Read 20 minutes daily
Planner signed daily
Science: (if not finished after 15-20 minutes in class) - Light Vocabulary: angle of indence, angle of reflection, reflection, refraction, prism, spectrum (definitions can be found in Science binder behind the pink Heat/Light/Sound divider on the buff colored reading packet) - due 11/23
Language Arts: "Do You Want Fame?" Essay 400 words due 11/23. The students know how to keep track of their word count on myaccess.com.
Reading: Spelling and Vocabulary words were given in Social Studies last week, so there will not be lists in reading until next week. We are trying to finish Egypt Game.
Math Pg 550 #4-24
Read 20 minutes daily
Planner signed daily
Science: (if not finished after 15-20 minutes in class) - Light Vocabulary: angle of indence, angle of reflection, reflection, refraction, prism, spectrum (definitions can be found in Science binder behind the pink Heat/Light/Sound divider on the buff colored reading packet) - due 11/23
Language Arts: "Do You Want Fame?" Essay 400 words due 11/23. The students know how to keep track of their word count on myaccess.com.
Reading: Spelling and Vocabulary words were given in Social Studies last week, so there will not be lists in reading until next week. We are trying to finish Egypt Game.
Friday, November 19, 2010
November 19, 2010
Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Planner signed
Language Arts: Continue working on essay "Do You Want Fame?" We will work on it in class on Monday and Tuesday. If your student has written less than 200 words, they are behind. The essay is due December 2. Students have been given plenty of notice in advance to decide if they want to finish the essay BEFORE the Thanksgiving vacation or AFTER.
Social Studies: Students should study for the Egypt test 5-10 minutes.
Mummy Message Clue: The words may be correct but the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is not. Proof! Do you know what an appositive is?
Read 30 minutes
Planner signed
Language Arts: Continue working on essay "Do You Want Fame?" We will work on it in class on Monday and Tuesday. If your student has written less than 200 words, they are behind. The essay is due December 2. Students have been given plenty of notice in advance to decide if they want to finish the essay BEFORE the Thanksgiving vacation or AFTER.
Social Studies: Students should study for the Egypt test 5-10 minutes.
Mummy Message Clue: The words may be correct but the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is not. Proof! Do you know what an appositive is?
Thursday, November 18, 2010
We Need Some Parent Help November 30
PLEASE HELP US!!!
We are looking for some parent help Nov. 30 to take down all of our Egyptian mummy cases and art. The display case will also need to be disassembled. You may come any time during the day. Everything must be out of the hallway in order to make room for others in the school to put up their Christmas displays December 1.
Thank You in advance!
We are looking for some parent help Nov. 30 to take down all of our Egyptian mummy cases and art. The display case will also need to be disassembled. You may come any time during the day. Everything must be out of the hallway in order to make room for others in the school to put up their Christmas displays December 1.
Thank You in advance!
Egyptian Vocabulary/Spelling Words
delta: very fertile flat land/fan-shaped
hieroglyphics: ancient system of writing
silt: mixture of tiny bits of rock and soil
cataract: rapids (fast moving water)
dynasty:rulers from the same family
civilization: a culture that has developed a system of specialization, religion, learning and government
papyrus: reed plant
pharaoh: ruler of Egypt
embalm: to prepare a body for burial
natron: a salt-like substance for drying the body
economy: the way people manage money and resources
agriculture: raising of crops/animals for human use
scribe: writer of records
irrigation: watering of and by canals
unification: joining of parts into one
pyramid: a triangular-shaped structure
empire: lands/peoples ruled by one government
artifact: an object made by someone in the past
social pyramid: person's position in society
ancient Egypt: a period of history from 3500 BC - 30 BC
hieroglyphics: ancient system of writing
silt: mixture of tiny bits of rock and soil
cataract: rapids (fast moving water)
dynasty:rulers from the same family
civilization: a culture that has developed a system of specialization, religion, learning and government
papyrus: reed plant
pharaoh: ruler of Egypt
embalm: to prepare a body for burial
natron: a salt-like substance for drying the body
economy: the way people manage money and resources
agriculture: raising of crops/animals for human use
scribe: writer of records
irrigation: watering of and by canals
unification: joining of parts into one
pyramid: a triangular-shaped structure
empire: lands/peoples ruled by one government
artifact: an object made by someone in the past
social pyramid: person's position in society
ancient Egypt: a period of history from 3500 BC - 30 BC
Thursday, November 18, 2010
HOMEWORK (Due 11/19)
Read 30 minutes
Signed planner
CLASS AGENDAS: (Possible homework if not finished in class.)
READING:
WS 109+110 What Really Happened? theme final. If it wasn't finished in 45 minutes of class, it will be students' responsibility to complete for checking on Monday, 11/22. Spelling test Monday, also.
MATH:Math test on Friday, November 19.
LANGUAGE ARTS: DLP Sentences #9-10. Students completed this in class and turned in the worksheet. Thirty minutes of class time was spent working on their essay, "Do You Want Fame?" Students are encouraged to work 10-15 minutes on their essay every night. We will also be working on the essays this coming Monday and Tuesday. The essay is due after Thanksgiving.
SOCIAL STUDIES:The Egyptian packet is due Tues. Nov. 23. We have worked on finding the information together in class. The majority of students are nearly finished and will have minimal homework. Students will have more working time Monday. Students should study for the Egypt test each night. Part of the test will be a vocabulary/spelling test.
Mummy Message clue: What do all sixth grade teachers look for in your writing? Why are you practicing two a day in lang. arts? How should you write proper nouns?
Read 30 minutes
Signed planner
CLASS AGENDAS: (Possible homework if not finished in class.)
READING:
WS 109+110 What Really Happened? theme final. If it wasn't finished in 45 minutes of class, it will be students' responsibility to complete for checking on Monday, 11/22. Spelling test Monday, also.
MATH:Math test on Friday, November 19.
LANGUAGE ARTS: DLP Sentences #9-10. Students completed this in class and turned in the worksheet. Thirty minutes of class time was spent working on their essay, "Do You Want Fame?" Students are encouraged to work 10-15 minutes on their essay every night. We will also be working on the essays this coming Monday and Tuesday. The essay is due after Thanksgiving.
SOCIAL STUDIES:The Egyptian packet is due Tues. Nov. 23. We have worked on finding the information together in class. The majority of students are nearly finished and will have minimal homework. Students will have more working time Monday. Students should study for the Egypt test each night. Part of the test will be a vocabulary/spelling test.
Mummy Message clue: What do all sixth grade teachers look for in your writing? Why are you practicing two a day in lang. arts? How should you write proper nouns?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
HOMEWORK DUE 11/18:
Read 30 minutes
Sign planner
CLASS AGENDAS: (Possible homework if not finished in class.)
Reading: Spelling list given. ABC order/WS 22-24 given 45 minutes in class which is plenty of time for "on task" students, due to correct Monday 11/22. Study words for test on Monday would be student's responsibility.
Social Studies: Gods/Goddesses book due 11/18. Most students have 5-10 minutes of homework in order to finish their books if they did not finish during class. Some students are behind with their Egypt map. This was homework LAST THURSDAY. They will have some extra homework tonight. All students should study for the Egypt TEST five minutes a night. Most of the actual test questions will be chosen by the students in class tomorrow.
Mummy Message Clue: Ancient Egyptian prayer to the sun god/ left>right>left
Become an Egyptologist: Pass a test of Egyptian trivia with 87% or higher and it counts towards your Falcon award. (Questions/Answers are on the white study guide)
Math: No math homework tonight- Multiplication math game in class today. Test review tomorrow. Unit 3 math test on Friday.
Language Arts: DLP Sentences #7-8 Due: 11/18. Most students finished this in class.
FYI: Today, the students tried to log into myaccess.com to begin their second essay, and we discovered that all usernames were changed by the District for security purposes.(The District forgot to notify the teachers. Oops!!!) So most of class was spent in learning their new usernames and being introduced to the new essay topic.
The persuasive essay, "Do You Want Fame?", is not due until after Thanksgiving. However, since the essay is saved on line, they may work on it as much as they want BEFORE the Thanksgiving Break. We will use class time to work on the essay tomorrow, next Monday, and Tuesday. After that, it will be up to the students to keep working on the essay if they want to improve their scores.
Way To Go Sixth Grade!!! The average score for all five classes on their first essay, "A Favorite Hobby" was 4.9/6.0. That's pretty high for a first score! Parents can log into their student's account, see how well their student did, and then compare with the sixth grade average.
Read 30 minutes
Sign planner
CLASS AGENDAS: (Possible homework if not finished in class.)
Reading: Spelling list given. ABC order/WS 22-24 given 45 minutes in class which is plenty of time for "on task" students, due to correct Monday 11/22. Study words for test on Monday would be student's responsibility.
Social Studies: Gods/Goddesses book due 11/18. Most students have 5-10 minutes of homework in order to finish their books if they did not finish during class. Some students are behind with their Egypt map. This was homework LAST THURSDAY. They will have some extra homework tonight. All students should study for the Egypt TEST five minutes a night. Most of the actual test questions will be chosen by the students in class tomorrow.
Mummy Message Clue: Ancient Egyptian prayer to the sun god/ left>right>left
Become an Egyptologist: Pass a test of Egyptian trivia with 87% or higher and it counts towards your Falcon award. (Questions/Answers are on the white study guide)
Math: No math homework tonight- Multiplication math game in class today. Test review tomorrow. Unit 3 math test on Friday.
Language Arts: DLP Sentences #7-8 Due: 11/18. Most students finished this in class.
FYI: Today, the students tried to log into myaccess.com to begin their second essay, and we discovered that all usernames were changed by the District for security purposes.(The District forgot to notify the teachers. Oops!!!) So most of class was spent in learning their new usernames and being introduced to the new essay topic.
The persuasive essay, "Do You Want Fame?", is not due until after Thanksgiving. However, since the essay is saved on line, they may work on it as much as they want BEFORE the Thanksgiving Break. We will use class time to work on the essay tomorrow, next Monday, and Tuesday. After that, it will be up to the students to keep working on the essay if they want to improve their scores.
Way To Go Sixth Grade!!! The average score for all five classes on their first essay, "A Favorite Hobby" was 4.9/6.0. That's pretty high for a first score! Parents can log into their student's account, see how well their student did, and then compare with the sixth grade average.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
November 16, 2010
Math Pg 192 # 14-16, 23-33, and 46-47 Dividing decimals- All classes had 20+ min of in class work time. Finish what you did not complete in class. Due Nov. 17.
Language Arts: DLP Sentences #4-6 Due: 11/17. Most students finished this in class.
Language Arts: DLP Sentences #4-6 Due: 11/17. Most students finished this in class.
Monday, November 15, 2010
November 15, 2010
Homework
Math- worksheet -dividing decimals.
Read 30 minutes
RC/Planner signed due 11/16
Soc. Studies- Last week in class, we labeled and colored an Egyptian map. Homework for last Thursday was to finish coloring the map. The finished map is due tomorrow, Tuesday, November 16.
Study for the Egypt TEST on November 30.
Mummy Message Clue: Think like an ancient Egyptian. Talk like an ancient Egyptian. Read like an ancient Egyptian.
Math- worksheet -dividing decimals.
Read 30 minutes
RC/Planner signed due 11/16
Soc. Studies- Last week in class, we labeled and colored an Egyptian map. Homework for last Thursday was to finish coloring the map. The finished map is due tomorrow, Tuesday, November 16.
Study for the Egypt TEST on November 30.
Mummy Message Clue: Think like an ancient Egyptian. Talk like an ancient Egyptian. Read like an ancient Egyptian.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
November 10, 2010
Homework:
Social Studies: Practice your Egyptian questions 2-3 minutes a night now to prepare for our upcoming TEST!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
November 9, 2010
Congratulations to all those who made the Sixth Grade Honor Roll for the First Term!!!!
The students were awarded their certificates during our Honor Roll Assembly held today. To qualify for the Honor Roll, students needed four "A's", or three "A's" and one "B" in Mathematics, Language Arts/Reading, Science, and Social Studies.
The students are listed at the bottom of the blog.
Student Council: Several of our students were absent today because they were on a Student Council field trip. While we missed them in class, we are glad they were able to participate in a great learning experience. These students volunteered to be on Student Council and take on the extra responsibilities of service and leadership. We are proud of you!
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Sign planner due 11/10
Math: Pg 184 # 12-58 EVENS Multiplying Decimals
Reading: Comp WS 117+118 due tomorrow, finish whatever didn't get finished in 15 minutes of class. Review Spelling pages due Thursday. Review Spelling test Monday, November 15.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #7-8 due: 11/10. (Most students finished in class).
"The Road Not Taken" Oral presentations due 11/10. Okay, everyone!!! :) You've had three weeks to memorize your poem. Tomorrow's the day!!! Remember to say it Loud, Slow, and Clear. Students will be graded in the following five areas:
**Memorization
**Volume
**Speed
**Fluency
**Expression
Even if you don't have it memorized perfectly, you can still earn points in the other areas.
The students were awarded their certificates during our Honor Roll Assembly held today. To qualify for the Honor Roll, students needed four "A's", or three "A's" and one "B" in Mathematics, Language Arts/Reading, Science, and Social Studies.
The students are listed at the bottom of the blog.
Student Council: Several of our students were absent today because they were on a Student Council field trip. While we missed them in class, we are glad they were able to participate in a great learning experience. These students volunteered to be on Student Council and take on the extra responsibilities of service and leadership. We are proud of you!
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Sign planner due 11/10
Math: Pg 184 # 12-58 EVENS Multiplying Decimals
Reading: Comp WS 117+118 due tomorrow, finish whatever didn't get finished in 15 minutes of class. Review Spelling pages due Thursday. Review Spelling test Monday, November 15.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #7-8 due: 11/10. (Most students finished in class).
"The Road Not Taken" Oral presentations due 11/10. Okay, everyone!!! :) You've had three weeks to memorize your poem. Tomorrow's the day!!! Remember to say it Loud, Slow, and Clear. Students will be graded in the following five areas:
**Memorization
**Volume
**Speed
**Fluency
**Expression
Even if you don't have it memorized perfectly, you can still earn points in the other areas.
Monday, November 8, 2010
November 8, 2010
Report cards were sent home today. Please review them and your child's test scores and come to conferences with questions. We ask that you limit your discussion with any one teacher to five minutes so all parents can meet with all teachers. See you this week at Parent Teacher Conferences.
Homework
Math Pg 178 # 6-30
Planner signed - due 11/9
Bring a flashlight for Science.
Soc. Studies: Thank you for checking the blog!!!! The Egyptian math is due on Wed. Nov. 10 instead of tomorrow. Work on your math but don't stress if you don't finish. Your study guide should be ready to correct tomorrow. Your Egyptian projects are beautiful! They will be on display during conferences.
Language Arts: "Roller Skating" Wkst. due: 11/9. Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken". Due: 11/10. If for the last three weeks you've been saying, "I'll memorize it later," well, IT'S LATER!!! The poem is due this Wednesday! Remember to practice it Loud, Slow, and Clear. Students will be graded in the following five areas;
*Memorization
*Speed
*Volume
*Fluency
*Expression
Reading: The genre for the November book report is HISTORICAL FICTION, due on December 1, 2010."Dinosaur Ghosts" WS 115+116 due tomorrow. Finish what you didn't have time for in class today. Reading notebooks will be turned in tomorrow, too. We are at the end of the theme "What Really Happened?" so it's time for the Review Spelling List and Comprehension Final from the three stories we have read. There will be 30 regular words and 20 challenge words. Everyone has had these words before, so that is why it's called a "review list".
Homework
Math Pg 178 # 6-30
Planner signed - due 11/9
Bring a flashlight for Science.
Soc. Studies: Thank you for checking the blog!!!! The Egyptian math is due on Wed. Nov. 10 instead of tomorrow. Work on your math but don't stress if you don't finish. Your study guide should be ready to correct tomorrow. Your Egyptian projects are beautiful! They will be on display during conferences.
Language Arts: "Roller Skating" Wkst. due: 11/9. Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken". Due: 11/10. If for the last three weeks you've been saying, "I'll memorize it later," well, IT'S LATER!!! The poem is due this Wednesday! Remember to practice it Loud, Slow, and Clear. Students will be graded in the following five areas;
*Memorization
*Speed
*Volume
*Fluency
*Expression
Reading: The genre for the November book report is HISTORICAL FICTION, due on December 1, 2010."Dinosaur Ghosts" WS 115+116 due tomorrow. Finish what you didn't have time for in class today. Reading notebooks will be turned in tomorrow, too. We are at the end of the theme "What Really Happened?" so it's time for the Review Spelling List and Comprehension Final from the three stories we have read. There will be 30 regular words and 20 challenge words. Everyone has had these words before, so that is why it's called a "review list".
Friday, November 5, 2010
November 5, 2010
On Monday, we will send home a copy of your child's report card, along with results from the End of Level CRT and DWA tests from Fifth Grade. Ask your child for these items, and review them with him/her. We are sending this information home Monday, so you can come to Parent Teacher Conferences prepared with questions and concerns.
Homework
Responsibility Card signed - due 11/8
Planner signed - due 11/8
Read 30 minutes
Bring a flashlight for Science - 11/8
Language Arts: Essay:"My Favorite Hobby"due Monday, 11/8. Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken". Due Wednesday, November 10. Remember to practice it Loud, Slow, and Clear. Students will be evaluated in the following areas:
*Memorization
*Volume
*Speed
*Fluency
*Expression
Homework
Responsibility Card signed - due 11/8
Planner signed - due 11/8
Read 30 minutes
Bring a flashlight for Science - 11/8
Language Arts: Essay:"My Favorite Hobby"due Monday, 11/8. Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken". Due Wednesday, November 10. Remember to practice it Loud, Slow, and Clear. Students will be evaluated in the following areas:
*Memorization
*Volume
*Speed
*Fluency
*Expression
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Star Party Tonight!!!!!
Come and have some fun while learning about the stars and our solar system!
Homework
Planner signed: due 11/5
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Most students are finished with their study guide. They are due
Tuesday, November 9.
Language Arts: "My Favorite Essay" on myaccess.com due Monday, 11/8. Students have until late Sunday night to keep improving their essay for their final grade. Log on to the program with your student and have them show you what they are learning.
Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken" by Wednesday, 11/10. The three weeks to memorize this poem are almost over. How is your student doing? Encourage them to practice saying it "Loud, Slow, and Clear." Students will be graded on:
*Memorization
*Volume
*Fluency
*Speed
*Expression
Homework
Planner signed: due 11/5
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Most students are finished with their study guide. They are due
Tuesday, November 9.
Language Arts: "My Favorite Essay" on myaccess.com due Monday, 11/8. Students have until late Sunday night to keep improving their essay for their final grade. Log on to the program with your student and have them show you what they are learning.
Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken" by Wednesday, 11/10. The three weeks to memorize this poem are almost over. How is your student doing? Encourage them to practice saying it "Loud, Slow, and Clear." Students will be graded on:
*Memorization
*Volume
*Fluency
*Speed
*Expression
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 3, 2010
Homework
Planner signed due Nov. 4
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Pyramid-sequence due Nov. 4 Try to sequence the steps for building a pyramid. Give your best effort. We will discuss the steps in class.
Project: Students need to stop flip flopping between different projects. Your time is running out. Choose a project and complete it. HINTS: Try not to leave pencil showing. Outline pictures, etc. with a super thin black sharpie or sharp black colored pencil. Make sure that your cuts are straight. Center titles. PROOF!!!! Double check to make sure that you're meeting all of the requirements for your project. Think- BIG! BOLD! BEAUTIFUL!
Language Arts: Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken." Due: November 10 (One week from today!) Remember to practice saying it Loud, Slow, and Clear. It is worth 100 points.
Continue working on essay "My Favorite Hobby." Due: Monday, November 8. Students are encouraged to work on it at home and show parents what they are learning in our new on-line writing program myaccess.com. This is the same writing program that the middle and high schools in Jordan School District are using. The essay is worth 120 points.
Planner signed due Nov. 4
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Pyramid-sequence due Nov. 4 Try to sequence the steps for building a pyramid. Give your best effort. We will discuss the steps in class.
Project: Students need to stop flip flopping between different projects. Your time is running out. Choose a project and complete it. HINTS: Try not to leave pencil showing. Outline pictures, etc. with a super thin black sharpie or sharp black colored pencil. Make sure that your cuts are straight. Center titles. PROOF!!!! Double check to make sure that you're meeting all of the requirements for your project. Think- BIG! BOLD! BEAUTIFUL!
Language Arts: Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken." Due: November 10 (One week from today!) Remember to practice saying it Loud, Slow, and Clear. It is worth 100 points.
Continue working on essay "My Favorite Hobby." Due: Monday, November 8. Students are encouraged to work on it at home and show parents what they are learning in our new on-line writing program myaccess.com. This is the same writing program that the middle and high schools in Jordan School District are using. The essay is worth 120 points.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
November 2, 2010
Homework
Planner signed - due 11/3
Read 30 minutes daily
Science: Students will need a flashlight again on Monday and Tuesday, November 8 and 9.
Any make-up work for Mrs. Coombs is due tomorrow, November 3.
Soc. Studies: At least 1/2 of the Egyptian project should be finished in order to be on schedule. Remember, only a LIMITED amount of technology is acceptable. Read over the hints for an 'A' so that you can make sure that you are doing a QUALITY project.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #1-2 due 11/3. Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken." Due: 11/10. Remember to practice it Loud, Slow, and Clear. Students were asked to see if they can log in at home to our new writing program myaccess.com. If they can send me a message back, I will give them 5 extra credit points.
The first essay the students are working on is called "My Favorite Hobby." It is due Monday, November 8. Students will continue to work on their essays in class on Wednesday and Thursday. Then they will have until Monday to edit them for grading. I encourage all parents to check out myaccess.com with their students. It's a great program!
Planner signed - due 11/3
Read 30 minutes daily
Science: Students will need a flashlight again on Monday and Tuesday, November 8 and 9.
Any make-up work for Mrs. Coombs is due tomorrow, November 3.
Soc. Studies: At least 1/2 of the Egyptian project should be finished in order to be on schedule. Remember, only a LIMITED amount of technology is acceptable. Read over the hints for an 'A' so that you can make sure that you are doing a QUALITY project.
Language Arts: DOL Sentences #1-2 due 11/3. Memorize poem "The Road Not Taken." Due: 11/10. Remember to practice it Loud, Slow, and Clear. Students were asked to see if they can log in at home to our new writing program myaccess.com. If they can send me a message back, I will give them 5 extra credit points.
The first essay the students are working on is called "My Favorite Hobby." It is due Monday, November 8. Students will continue to work on their essays in class on Wednesday and Thursday. Then they will have until Monday to edit them for grading. I encourage all parents to check out myaccess.com with their students. It's a great program!
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