Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Reading: No Written Homework; we are working on a seasonal persuasive writing. The focus will be on including three main reasons with examples to support these reasons in order to persuade someone to share your viewpoint.

Social Studies: No Written Homework

Enjoy your evening!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Reading: no homework

Social Studies: Complete questions 1-4 on Lesson 4 WS
(This assignment previously stated "finish lesson 4 WS" on an earlier post)

Monday, December 19, 2011

Reading: no homework; time will be provided in class to finish Elf Interview questions

Social Studies: complete Chapter 7 Review Packet. For crossword, the answers are names of people from Chapter 7 (first and last names). At the beginning of each lesson in Ch. 7, there is a list of People. Consider this to be the answer bank to guide you in completing the crossword.

Enjoy your evening!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Reading Period 1: Make corrections to Elf Interview questions. Due Friday even though we will not meet for class. Bring the assignment to me before the beginning of homeroom.
Passage to Freedom test is Monday.

Reading Period 2: Completed Passage to Freedom test today.

Periods 1 and 2: Essay Rough Draft is due Monday. Make the effort to write a quality essay, or you will do it again! Stay on topic and include interesting word choices as you explain how you made a difference in someone else's life. 200-250 words. Quality matters!

REMINDER: Dance tonight at the elementary school from 5-7 p.m. for grades 4-6. No charge and snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Essay rough draft due Monday; read Passage to Freedom and review story vocabulary

Social Studies: Please read Chapter 7 Lesson 3 for review.

Homeroom Reminder: Please return signed progress reports by Wednesday.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Essay rough draft due Monday. Essay topic: How Have You Made a Difference in Another Person's Life. Reminder: take time to plan what you want to write. Include interesting, supporting details as discussed in class. Remember to skip lines. Also, read Passage to Freedom.

Social Studies: Read pages 178-182. Complete WS 40 questions 1-4.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Reading: Complete GWB page 30 questions 1-6 only. The complete sentences must be written . Also, please read Passage to Freedom that begins on page 166. Review Words to Know from page 164 by referring to the glossary.

Social Studies: Read Chapter 7 Lessons 1 and 2. This is a review.

**A progress report has been sent home with your child. Please sign and return by Tuesday.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Unit 1 BenchmarkTest must be signed and returned by Friday. Complete grammar worksheet.

Social Studies: Read Chapter 7 Lessons 1 and 2 as a review.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please sign and return Unit 1 Benchmark Test by Friday. Students are reading in small groups - no written homework.

Social Studies: Complete WS 36 and 39.

**Study for Spelling Bee. The first round will be held Friday in your reading class.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Reading: Completed spelling and comprehension tests

Social Studies: Read Chapter 7 Lesson 1 to review content discussed in class.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Read story and review vocabulary to prepare for Inside Out test on Monday. Also, spelling test is Monday. Study words 1-25 from SWB page 21.

Social Studies: no homework

**Students are scheduled to shop at "Santa's Shop" on Tuesday, December 6

Friday, December 1, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Read Inside Out. Spelling homework is "Build-a-Word" for words 1-25 from SWB page 22. Spelling Test and Selection Test on Inside Out is Monday.

Social Studies: We have begun reading Chapter 7 Lesson 1 - no written homework

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. quiz Friday on words 1-21; prefixes dis, ex, in; suffixes age, hood, ible; roots cide, gress, clud/clus

Homework Reward - Mixer Friday - bring a board game, snack, drink

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: How-to Essay rough draft due Thurs. Complete SWB page 22

Social Studies: Complete 2 WS. Answers do not need to be written in sentence form. Take your time to make sure that you are spelling the words correctly in your answers.

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. quiz Friday. Also, shopping day for Santa's Workshop is Tuesday, December 6.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: How-to essay rough draft is due Thursday. Remember to skip lines. Today's class period was dedicated to discussing the essay's format. We discussed writing an interesting opening sentence and writing a strong conclusion sentence. Paragraph 1 is the Introduction (3 sentence minimum); Paragraph 2 is the body of the essay (6 sentence minimum); Paragraph 3 is the Conclusion (3 sentence minimum).

Social Studies: Chapter 6 Lessons 1 and 2 quiz has been returned. There is no written homework.

Homeroom: V.O. quiz is Friday.
Know words 1-21
prefixes: dis, ex, in
suffixes: age, hood, ible
root words: cide, gress, clud/clus

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Reading: Students completed Unit 1 Test.

Social Studies: Students completed Ch. 6 Lessons 1 and 2 quiz

Monday, November 21, 2011

Reading: Complete story map. You need to write at least 12 sentences to explain what happened in the beginning, the middle and the end. Remember, you need to write the summary of Shutting Out the Sky in your own words.

Social Studies: Chapter 6 test on Lessons 1 and 2 is Tuesday.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Period 1 Reading/Language Arts: Complete Plural and Possessive Nouns Packet if your score is below 85%.

Period 2 Reading/Language Arts: no written homework

Both periods 1 and 2 are practicing writing summaries and we will continue to complete the Unit 1 Benchmark Assessment.

Periods 3 and 4 Social Studies: Please review Chapter 6 Lessons 1 and 2 worksheets that were reviewed in class. (We need to finish a few questions.) Test is Tuesday.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Reading/Language Arts Period 1: Grammar assignment has been returned. Complete the extra practice worksheets if the grade is below 85%. Students are completing the Reading Unit 1 Benchmark Test

Reading/Language Arts Period 2: No written homework; students are in the process of completing the Reading Unit 1 Benchmark Test.

Social Studies: Finish Chapter 6 Lesson 2 WS. Test is Tuesday on Chapter 6. Review Columbus notes and Lessons 1 and 2 Worksheets to prepare for test.

Homeroom Reminder: 5th Grade Only Swim Mixer is Friday, November 18 from 7-9 pm at the NS pool; free admission - no refreshments

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Today, students completed a chart to write plural and possessive nouns.
The following selection tests were sent home with your child for your review: Satchel Paige and Shutting Out the Sky.

Social Studies: Chapter 6 Test is Tuesday. Please review Lesson 1 WS and notes (from today).

Have a pleasant evening!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Complete Noun Chart (skills practiced - plurals and possessives)
We are practicing writing a quality summary.

Social Studies: Please begin reviewing WS that summarizes main points of Chapter 6 Lesson 1. We will have a test/quiz on Tuesday, November 22.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Finish Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns WS (there are 3)

Social Studies: Today, we reviewed the note taking guide to accompany Ch 6 Lesson 1. Briefly, we also discussed the importance of Veterans Day.

Bake Sale was moved to Monday.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test is Thursday. Write spelling words (1-20) from SWB page 17 (5x each).

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. corrections due Thurs. morning. If you scored below 93%, then you need to do corrections.
Also, Tomorrow is a bake sale to benefit a family from our elementary school that had a fire. Each item is 25 cents.
Have a good night!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Many of you did a great job on your V.O. Test!

Homeroom Reminder: If you scored below 93% you must do corrections. Please write V.O. corrections (word and definition) 5x each by Thursday morning.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Shutting Out the Sky test is Wed. Finish Spelling WS. Spelling test is Thursday.

Social Studies: Complete WS questions (Chapter 6 Lesson 1)

Monday, November 7, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: SWB page 18; Shutting Out the Sky Test is Wednesday

Social Studies: We have finished reading and discussing Chapter 6 Lesson 1 - no written homework

Homeroom Reminders: Exercise Course Maps are due Tuesday (Mrs. Smith - Gym). Also, please return signed bottom portion of report card. Have an enjoyable evening!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Reading: Please read Shutting Out the Sky. Selection Test will be Tuesday or Wednesday.

Please sign and return report card by Tuesday. Thank you.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: There is no homework. Students created a graphic organizer to practice cause and effect (please see text pages 112-113).

Social Studies: Students completed a quiz today.

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. Test is tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Finish Grammar WS 29 (we are practicing writing singular possessive nouns correctly)

Social Studies: Study the outline notes in your notebook from Chapter 4 Lesson 2 (Hopi - Native Americans of the Southwest). Quiz is Thursday.

Homeroom Reminder: 1st Marking Period V.O. Test is Friday.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Reading: Students completed the Satchel Paige test. We also practiced finding evidence in the story to support a generalization. For homework, please finish RWB page 33.

Social Studies: Quiz Thurs. Please study the outline notes from Chapter 4 Lesson 2 (Hopi)


Homeroom Reminder: V.O Test is Friday.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling test from Friday and Island of the Blue Dolphins Test have been graded and returned to your child.
Satchel Paige Selection Test is Tuesday. Please read the story and study the vocabulary from RWB page 34.

Social Studies: Finish WS 22 (If you were absent, you will need to copy notes when you return.)

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Read Satchel Paige. Study 26 spelling words for test tomorrow (refer to SWB page 13. Today, students practiced the skill compare and contrast using information from Satchel Paige. Importantly, we used words like "both" to show similarities and "in contrast" to show differences. Including enough information was emphasized.

Social Studies: Quiz today - no homework for Friday

Homeroom Reminder: Please bring your costume to school. There will be time after lunch to change into costumes for the parade.

Thank you for sending in party money.

Please study your V.O. It's almost the end of the marking period. Students should be studying for a test on all words, suffixes and prefixes next week.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Read Satchel Paige from pages 95-103. Select 10 spelling words that are the most difficult for you to spell from SWB page 13. Write each of them 3 times each. Spelling test is Friday.

Social Studies: Quiz Thursday on Tlingit. Specific questions were reviewed in class from the Chapter 4 Lesson 1 note-taking guide.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please study words 1-26 from SWB page 13 for test on Friday.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project was due on Monday, Oct. 24.
If you were absent today, you will need to copy notes when you return.
Also, there will be a quiz on Thursday. Study Chapter 4 Lesson 1 note-taking guide. Information for quiz was reviewed during class.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Complete SWB page 13. Also, write words 1-26 (3x each) from SWB page 13.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project was due today.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Finish Grammar WS 15-16 and complete all of WS 25 and 26.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Complete Grammar WS 15-16 (even numbered questions only on both pages)

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24. Please encourage your child to ask questions.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Field Trip to the Philadelphia Zoo is Tuesday, October 18. Students may wear gym clothes for the trip - including dress code appropriate shorts. Just a reminder: plan to arrive at NSE at approximately 7:15 so that we may leave at 7:30. We will return to NSE around 5:30. Should the return time change, teachers will contact the number provided on the permission form to notify you of the change.

Reading: Completed Island of the Blue Dolphins test today.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24. Drawing paper will be provided on Wednesday. Also, please get your test signed by Wednesday, October 19.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Island of the Blue Dolphins test is Monday. Please read the story and study the vocabulary that can be found in your book preceding the story and on RWB page 24. We review and practice vocabulary daily to make learning unfamiliar words easier.

Social Studies: Maya and Aztec quiz needs to be signed and returned by Tuesday.

Fifth Grade Field Trip is Tuesday. Your child will be under the supervision of a responsible chaperone. It will be an enjoyable day. Also, it is very important that your child dresses appropriately for the weather. Please remember that you will need to provide transportation to and from school. Your child will need to arrive around 7:15 a.m. so that there a comfortable amount of time to get everyone organized. The bus is leaving at 7:30. We will return to NSE at approximately 5:30 p.m. We will call the contact numbers provided to inform you of a delay in the return time.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Period 1 Reading: Read Island of the Blue Dolphins and review story vocabulary. Test is Monday.

Period 2 Reading: Read Island of the Blue Dolphins and review story vocabulary. Test is Monday. Finish copying story that you started in class. Remember to skip lines.

Social Studies: no homework

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please copy your story onto the yellow paper. Remember to skip lines. Maybe you will find errors or decide to make revisions with this second copy.
Please complete RWB page 24 (do not need to complete Write a Letter); read pages 72-29

Social Studies: WS page 21

Homeroom Reminder: Please return Field Trip Permission Form. Also, a lunch form was sent home today for the field trip that needs to be completed. Thank you

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please finish writing story in your notebook. You need to write a minimum of three paragraphs.

Social Studies: Finish WS 19

Homeroom Reminder: Please return field trip permission form.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Several papers have been returned that were completed last week by your child. Of particular importance is the Fresh Reads meaning that these selections were read independently by your child. No assistance was provided to answer the questions. In reviewing the answers, I am focusing on students rereading to locate literal details that will answer the question. Sometimes students need to infer, but often times the answer can be found within the passage.

Social Studies: Please finish study guide for Chapter 3 Lesson 3

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test is Friday. Refer to SWB page 9 (words 1-25). Finish SWB page 12.

Social Studies: Quiz on Mayas and Aztecs is Friday. (All papers to be studied have been reviewed throughout the week with students.)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday. Study words 1-25 from SWB page 9. Also, please sign and return Thunder Rose test by Thursday.

Social Studies: Test Friday on information about the Mayas and Aztecs. Continue studying to be prepared.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Please sign and return Thunder Rose test by Thursday. Complete Build a Word using the spelling list from RWB page 9 (words 1-25)
Examples (notice - each word is numbered and written - then build it)
1. shell
s
sh
she
shel
shell

2. happy
h
ha
hap
happ
happy

Social Studies: Study Aztec and Maya notes for test on Friday.

Tuesday, October 3, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Write words 3x each from SWB page 9 words 1-25. Also, complete SWB pages 9-10

Social Studies (Periods 3 and 4): Chapter 3 test is tentatively scheduled for Friday. This date may change! Please begin reviewing Chapter 3 Lesson 1 study guide and notes to help you prepare. For homework, please complete Chapter 3 Lesson 2 study guide.

Homeroom Reminder: Please return your signed progress report by Tuesday. Tomorrow is
Day 5 - Gym!

Friday, September 30, 2011

Reading (Periods 1 and 2): no homework
Students were reading about "storm chasers" and are practicing writing a response to the reading that is clear and supported by text.

Social Studies: no homework -

Homeroom Reminder: Progress Reports have been sent home with your child. Please sign and return to school by Tuesday.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: We practiced identifying nouns and complete subjects. We also began reading The Challenges of Storm Chasing. No homework

Social Studies: No homework; analyzed the Maya counting system and worked within groups to write myths

Homeroom Reminder: Mixer is tomorrow. You may bring a drink (with a secure lid) and a snack for yourself. You may also bring in a board game. Students who completed all homework for the month or missed no more than one assignment may participate.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Reading: Students completed Thunder Rose test. For homework, complete WS 19 only. Do not do the rest of the packet.

Social Studies: no homework - copy notes when you return

Wednesday, September 27, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please read/review Thunder Rose; test is Wednesday. Complete 10 sentences WS

Social Studies: On Wednesday, students will take notes about the Maya civilization and time will be given to work on myths.

I'm sorry that I am posting this late.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Reading (Periods 1 and 2): Please read Thunder Rose to help prepare you for the selection test on Wednesday. Review story vocabulary from RWB page 14. Finish cause and effect sheets.

Social Studies (Periods 3 and 4): Please complete WS 16 - answers do not need to be written in sentence form.

Homeroom: Students completed a V.O. quiz today.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please read Thunder Rose and take time to review story vocabulary on RWB page 14

Social Studies: Students are working in small groups to write a myth.

Homeroom: V.O. Quiz on Monday - multiple choice
Study the definitions for words 1-22
Prefixes: ab, ante, ad
Root Words: chron, dent, tele
Suffixes: ness, ful, able

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Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Reading/Language Arts(Periods 1 and 2): Read Thunder Rose pages 48-52; review story vocabulary from RWB page 14; spelling test

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. quiz Monday

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Complete RWB page 14. Write spelling words 3x each. Begin with word 25 on the list and work backwards. The first word that you write 3x each in your notebook will be equation. The second word that you write 3x each will be idealistic and so on.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. quiz Monday
Words 1-22
prefixes: ab, ante, ad
suffixes: ness, ful, able
root words: chron, dent, tele

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Define the following spelling words in your notebook: vocal, native, labor, icon, agent, motive, vital, legal, solo
Complete SWB page 6.
Please get Reading Test signed.

Social Studies: Students completed a quiz.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Write spelling words (1-25) 3x each from SWB page 5. Please get Frindle test signed by Wednesday.

Social Studies: Map Skills quiz Tuesday
Be able to list and label oceans and continents.
Study map skills page.
Know how to use latitude and longitude.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Students worked with a partner to complete center activities.

Social Studies: Quiz Tuesday on Map Skills

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Today, we practiced cause and effect.
Reminder: Period 2 will shop at the Book Fair tomorrow.

Social Studies (Periods 3 and 4): Today, we reviewed Map Skills WS. We also practiced finding distance by using the scale on a map.
Quiz Tuesday:
Be able to list and label oceans and continents.
Study Map Skills WS.
Be able to label locations on a map given latitude and longitude coordinates.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Today, students completed selection test for Frindle.
For homework: Alphabetize 25 spelling words from Frindle in your notebook.
Also, in your notebook write 2 declarative sentences about Frindle, 2 imperative sentences about Frindle, 2 interrogative sentences about Frindle and 2 exclamatory sentences about Frindle.

Social Studies: Finish map skills WS.
Quiz Tuesday: Be able to name continents and oceans. Be able to label continents and oceans. Be able to label a compass rose. There will also be latitude and longitude questions.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Periods 1 and 2 (Reading/Language Arts): Selection Test on Frindle is Wednesday. Finish story map (many of you are finished), GWB pages 3-4

Periods 3 and 4 (Social Studies): no homework - we have been practicing using latitude and longitude

Homeroom: Study Vocabulary Olympics! Also, schedules for music lessons have been sent home with your child. In addition, the NSE PTO Fall Fundraiser has been sent home with your child.

Have a good evening!

Monday, September 12, 2011

Periods 1 and 2 (Reading/Language Arts): Selection Test on Frindle will be Wednesday. Today, students completed a spelling test.

Periods 3 and 4 (Social Studies): Please finish quilt square. (Think about what makes America a great place to live. Your quilt square can illustrate patriotism and/or honoring those who help make us safe. It can also show patriotic symbols. Please make good use of space as discussed in class.)
Students also completed a U.S. Map Quiz.

Enjoy your evening!

Friday, September 9, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Monday; Read Frindle. Test on comprehension and vocab is Tuesday.

Social Studies: U. S. Map Quiz is Monday. Be able to label 15 states. You will be given a list of the 50 states to reference for this quiz.

Have a happy weekend!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Periods 1 and 2 (Reading/Language Arts): Complete RWB page 4 (1-10); Spelling Test is Monday.

Periods 3 and 4 (Social Studies): Today, students practiced using Latitude and Longitude using a map. For homework, begin studying for your map quiz that will be given on Monday. Students need to be able to label any 15 states for this map quiz.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Reading Periods 1 and 2: Finish SWB pg 2 and write words (1-25) 3x each from SWB pg 1.

Social Studies: Label 50 states on U. S. map - due Wednesday.
U.S. map quiz on Monday, September 12. Be able to label 15 states for this quiz.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Reading: Please cover textbooks by Tuesday, September 6.

Social Studies: Please cover textbooks by Tuesday, September 6.

Homeroom Reminder: Tomorrow is Day 5. You have Gym with Mrs. Smith.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Reading: Students completed a Reading textbook "Scavenger Hunt" to get acquainted with the information in their books. Reading textbooks must be covered by Tuesday, September 6.

Social Studies: Students finished and presented "Getting to Know You" illustrations to practice working in groups and help find out what they have in common with each other. We also reviewed identifying continents and oceans.

Students are permitted to wear their Spartan shirts every Friday in honor of Spartan Spirit Days.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Hello Parents and Students!

The first day of school went by very quickly as I tried to learn everyone's names. There were many kind words and friendly faces. Thank you! Students, I hope you had a happy day. Our schedule will get into a routine that you will be comfortable with.

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Malick

Homeroom Reminders: "Beginning of Year" forms will be coming home and thank you to those who have completed them. Tomorrow is Day 2. Students in my homeroom will have Computer Class with Mr. Glessner.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Reading: AR grades have been entered. I hope my students have enjoyed reading some good books!

Social Studies: Ch. 13 Test is Tuesday. Review notes and vocab written in notebooks. Also, review vocab WS.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Reading: AR is due Monday.

Social Studies: Chapter 13 Test is Tuesday. Study vocabulary (in your notebook and WS 74 completed in class today.) Also, study your notes from Lessons 1 and 2.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Reading: Read AR. AR is due Monday, May 23.

Social Studies: Finish crossword. Remember, almost all of the answers can be found in Lesson 4 of Chapter 13 as explained in class. Test on Chapter 13 is Tuesday. Begin to study your notes and vocabulary!

Monday, May 16, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Read AR. AR is due May 23. Make-up spelling test if you were absent.

Social Studies: no homework

Friday, May 13, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: AR is due May 23. Spelling test is Monday. Study words 1-20 and words 23 and 24 from SWB page 65.

Social Studies: Today, we completed WS 72. Please finish vocabulary from text page 354.

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Reading: Read AR; due May 23. Spelling test is Monday. Study words 1-20 on SWB page 65 and also know how to spell "underestimate" and "underprivileged."

Social Studies: If you have been absent, copy Lesson 2 notes. For homework, define last (5) vocab words on text page 346 and also look up James Madison and Roger Sherman in the Biographical Dictionary.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Reading: Write words 5x each from SWB page 65 (words 1-20 and 23 and 24). Read AR. AR is due May 23.

Social Studies: Define first (5) Vocabulary Words from Text page 346.

Homeroom Reminder: Return signed Progress Report. Return Carnival Lunch form.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Test on Stretching Ourselves is Wednesday. (Also - Period 2: finish SWB pages 65-66)

Social Studies: Copy notes when you return if you were absent.

Homeroom Reminder: Please remember to return lunch form for carnival day. Please remember to return signed progress report by Wednesday.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Reading: Stretching Ourselves Selection Test is Wednesday. Please read the story and review vocab. AR is due on May 23.

Social Studies: Students are copying Chapter 13 Lesson 2 notes

Homeroom Reminder: Please sign and return progress report by Wed. Also, please return Carnival Lunch Form as soon as possible. Thank you.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling test is Monday - we ran out of time today. Study words (1-20) from SWB page 61. Grammar quiz Monday; be able to list subject and object pronouns and be able to use them.
Continue reading AR. AR is due May 23.

Have a happy weekend.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

5th grade field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo is tomorrow, Thursday, May 5. Please arrive at the elementary building no later than 7:30. We will return to the elementary building at approximately 5:15. When you arrive in the morning, please look for your homeroom teacher. Students have assigned seats and assigned chaperones.

Thank you chaperones for your help.

Remember: Straws are not permitted in the zoo.

Reading/Language Arts: Study words (1-20) from SWB page 61 for spelling test on Friday. Make sure you are reading to earn AR points. AR is due on Monday, May 23 - no exceptions. You've had lots of time!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: GWB page 62 (1-8); GWB pages 63-64 (all); SWB pages 63-64; spelling test is Friday

Social Studies: We are reading Lesson 2 of Chapter 13. Students were divided into groups to debate the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan for government. There is no homework.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Write words (1-20) from SWB page 61 (5x) each; complete GWB page 61; read Stretching Ourselves (begins on page 416); spelling test is Friday. Read AR

In class we read reading text pages 412-413 and completed (2) Grammar WS to practice subject and object pronouns.

Social Studies: Define Northwest Ordinance, territory and statehood from text page 342. You should have all vocabulary on page 342 from Lesson 1 defined.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Reading: Read AR.
Students are working in groups to create an advertisement related to Tuck Everlasting, Hatchet or Weslandia. The ads need to include persuasive strategies recently learned in class.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: Please return the field trip permission form by Monday. Thank you.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Reading: Read AR. Due date is Monday, May 23.

Social Studies: We have finished reading Chapter 13, Lesson 1. Students copied notes. Also, students finished an acrostic poem with a partner.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Homeroom: Important field trip papers were sent home with your child today. Please return them. Thank you.

Reading: Today, students completed the selection test for Weslandia. We are learning about persuasive techniques.

Social Studies: Chapter 12 test grades have been posted. We have begun Chapter 13.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

5th grade field trip is scheduled for Thursday, May 5. More information will follow shortly.

Reading: Test on Weslandia is Wednesday. Read AR.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: VO corrections - 5x each.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Reading: Spelling test is Thursday. Please finish 3-page packet for Weslandia.

Social Studies: Chapter 12 Test is Thursday - refer to study packet.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Reading: Spelling Test is Thursday. Read AR.

Social Studies: Ch. 12 Test is Thursday - refer to study guide.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Reading: Read AR. Write words 5x each (1-20) from SWB page 57; test Thursday. We practiced identifying prepositional phrases (preposition and object) from Grammar and Writing Handbooks that are kept in the classroom. If you were absent, see me to complete these exercises for practice.

Social Studies: Complete Chapter 12 Study Guide to prepare for test on Thursday.

Week of April 11, 2011

Students are reading Tuck Everlasting. We are practicing the skill summarizing by completing a story map.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Reading: It is very important for you to continue your independent reading to earn your AR points.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Period 1: Read AR. Test on Special Effects is Friday. Spelling Test is Friday.

Period 2: Read AR. Complete GWB page 57. Spelling Test is Friday.

Social Studies: no homework

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Period 1: Read AR
- Spelling test is Friday.
- Complete SWB page 55.
- Write spelling words (1-20) from SWB page 53 (3x each).
- GWB page 57

Period 2: Read AR.
- Spelling test is Friday.
- Complete SWB page 55.
- Write spelling words (1-20) from SWB page 53 (3x each).
- Test on Special Effects selection is Thursday.
- 2nd period does not have GWB homework

Social Studies: Complete WS 65-66. Please get Chapter 11 test signed.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Reading: Read AR. RWB page 145

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, April 4, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Read AR. Please take this responsibility seriously. Finish SWB pages 53-54. Write words 5x each from SWB page 53 (words 1-20).

Social Studies: Copy Main Ideas from text page 325 into your notebook. Complete Think Questions 1-3 in your notebook. Answers do not have to be written in sentences.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Reading: no homework Social Studies Period 4: Answer questions 1-3 on page 317 in your notebook. Homeroom Reminder: PSSA mixer is Friday. You may bring a board game or a card game to school. Ice cream and a drink will be provided for your enjoyment! 3rd Marking Period V.O. Test is Friday. Please note: For some reason, the blog is not displaying the text properly so I emphasized text in bold.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Write 6 sentences to practice present and past participle forms of the present tense verbs (am/is/are).
Sentence 1: use (am being)
Sentence 2: use (is being)
Sentence 3: use (are being)
Sentence 4: use (has been)
Sentence 5: use ( have been)
Sentence 6: use (had been)

Social Studies Period 3: Answer questions 1-3 on page 317 in your notebook.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: We are beginning to read Mahalia Jackson.

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, March 28, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please finish GWB page 48

Social Studies: no homework

Friday, March 25, 2011

Reading: Narrative Essay due Monday.

Social Studies: Students will finish Ch. 11 test on Monday. Use this as an opportunity to review.

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Things to know for Social Studies Test:
(3) duties of colonial assemblies - refer to page 289
- why British government taxed colonists
- importance of trial of John Peter Zenger
- peaceful way Sons of Liberty protested the British government
- (3) ways colonists were punished by Intolerable Acts
- how did colonists react to Intolerable Acts; what did they do in response to the acts
- why did British march to Lexington and Concord
- Even though colonists lost Battle of Bunker Hill - what did the British soldiers learn about the colonists
-Vocab WS 63

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: During class, students are in the process of planning and writing a narrative essay.

Social Studies: Test Friday on information from Chapter 11 (Short answer and matching).

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Students are focusing on writing quality essays!

Social Studies: Complete WS 63; chapter 11 test is Friday

Monday, March 21, 2011

Reading: AR is due Tuesday. I will be collecting Reading Records and (2) graphic organizers.

Social Studies: Test Friday on information from Chapter 11.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Reading: AR points are due by Tuesday, March 22. (I will be collecting your two graphic organizers and reading records on Tuesday.)

Social Studies: no homework

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Reading: Due date for AR is March 22.

Social Studies: In class, students are taking notes on Ch 11 Lesson 2.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Reading: Students are required to earn AR points and finish 2 graphic organizers by Tuesday, March 22.

PSSA Math and Reading is scheduled Tuesday through Thursday.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Reading/Lang. Arts: Spelling Test is Friday. Study words (1-25) from SWB page 49

Social Studies: no homework

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Students completed test for Waterhouse Hawkins. We reviewed GWB page 41 and completed GWB 42 in class. Also, Grammar and Writing Book pages 112-113 were completed and reviewed. Study for spelling test Friday. Refer to SWB page 49 (words 1-25)
Keep reading to earn AR points.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Reading: Read Waterhouse Hawkins - test Wednesday on story and vocab. Finish GWB 41.
Read AR; complete reading record daily; complete graphic organizers (there are 2)
Earn required points and finish graphic organizers by March 22.

Social Studies: finish WS 59

Monday, March 7, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: SWB pages 49-50, spelling test Friday on words 1-25; continue to complete AR requirements (read the book, take the quiz, complete the graphic organizers, keep reading record up-to-date)

Social Studies: finish WS 59

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test is Friday; finish SWB pages 47-48. Read AR.

Social Studies: finish WS 59 - refer to text pages 286-291
Hint: The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first colonial assembly. Look at this section in the text to sort the duties of the colonial assemblies.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test is Friday. Write words 1-25 (5x) each again
-Read AR
-Complete reading record for AR
-Begin working on graphic organizers for AR
Complete AR requirements no later than Tuesday, March 22

Social Studies: Finish WS 57

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test is Friday. Study words (1-25) from SWB page 45. Finish GWB pages 37 (all), 39 (all), 40 (1-10).
- Read AR
- Complete reading record for AR
- Begin working on graphic organizers for AR

Monday, February 28, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Complete SWB page 46; write spelling words from SWB page 45 (1-25) 5x each; Spelling Test is Friday; test on Leonardo's Horse is Tuesday

Read AR each day.

Homeroom Reminder: Please return signed Progress Reports by Tuesday.

Homeroom Reminder: Please sign and return your Progress Report by Tues.


PERIOD 3 SOCIAL STUDIES: Ch 9 Test has been returned to students. Period 4 will get their tests returned on Monday.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Reading: Read AR and continue to fill out the reading record. Earn your required points by Tuesday, March 22. Read Leonardo's Horse and review story vocabulary.

Social Studies: no homework

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Reading: Read AR for at least 20-30 minutes each day. Also, remember to record the pages you read. Complete RWB page 114.

Social Studies: Students completed Chapter 9 Test.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Reading: Read AR. Please remember to keep the reading record up-to-date.

Social Studies: Chapter 9 Test is Thursday.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Reading: READ for Accelerated Reader; test Tuesday on Wings for the King

Period 1: in addition to information above - period 1 needs to complete (4) comprehension questions to be answered in sentences

Social Studies: Vocab WS is due Wed. Test on Ch. 9 is Thursday. Please review Lesson Outline Worksheets to study for test.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Period 1: Read AR; complete RWB page 104; spelling test Friday

Period 2: Read AR; answer (2) vocabulary questions in complete sentences; spelling test Friday

Social Studies Periods 3 and 4: Read Lesson 4 pages 244-250 and complete WS. Some students also need to finish "Thinking About Slavery" WS that was started in class. Try your best. You are practicing skimming the text to find information. You can do it!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Reading: Please beginning reading a book to earn AR points. Thank you. Spelling Test is Friday; study words 1-25 on SWB page 41.

Social Studies: Lesson Outline WS

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Grammar & Writing Book pages 98-101 to be completed in notebook; SWB pages 42-22; spelling test on words 1-25 is Friday

To encourage independent reading, students are using the Accelerated Reader Program that is tied to your child's independent reading level as determined by an assessment within the program. Today, I explained how to check if a book is on level. Further instructions will be given. Please encourage your child to find a book that he or she would like to read that is within the range of book levels for your child. Students are required to maintain a reading log. Students are practicing responsibility and gaining independence!

Moday, February 14, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Write words (1-25) five times each from SWB page 41; spelling test is Friday. Please make sure you have at least 5 sentences in the paragraph that you wrote on GWB page 34.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please finish GWB pages 33-36

Social Studies: Colony Book was due today. Students will finish page 4 of the book in class.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Reading: Students in Period 2 need to finish the questions for A Tale of Two Robots that is in the Unit 2 Test Booklet. Students will begin to read independently and they will be choosing books that are within recommended book-level ranges for them. More information about the Accelerated Reader program will follow. I am hopeful that students will enjoy being able to make choices about the books they will read.

Social Studies: Colony Book is due tomorrow

Homeroom: Thank you for sending in your party money. Have a pleasant evening!!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Reading: no homework

Social Studies: Colonies Book is due Friday

Homeroom Reminder: Slogans are due Thursday. The topic is "Citizenship." Consider participating in this contest. It's a way to stand out for the right reasons!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Reading: Students completed The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere test.

Period 2 - Please make sure that you have finished the sequence WS.

Social Studies: Mini-Book is due Friday. Please refer to the direction sheet.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Reading: Selection Test on Midnight Ride poem is Tuesday. Please read the poem to keep the main ideas fresh that we discussed Friday and today in class. We will review a little more on Tuesday. Also, please remember to review the vocabulary - see Links to Study.

Social Studies: Mini-Book is due Friday. Detailed instructions stated on a paper were given to each student.

Homeroom Reminder: 5th Grade Mixer is Tuesday. Bring a snack and a drink for yourself. You may bring a card game or a board game.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Reading: We are reading The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. This complements information students are learning about in Social Studies. Review story vocabulary.

Social Studies: Complete Lesson 2 WS (started in class)

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Spelling: Study 25 words from SWB page 37 for test

Social Studies: Complete Outline WS

Monday, January 31, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Bulletin Board Summaries are due Tues. Write 25 spelling words 5x each from SWB page 37. Spelling Test is Friday - start practicing so you are ready! Complete 2 Grammar WS.
Linking Verb WS - there are 13 linking and 5 action verbs

Social Studies - Read pages 224-233

Friday, January 28, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Complete GWB page 32

Social Studies: Please read text pages 224-233. We have read and discussed some of the material on these pages.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Reading: No homework - Students have read and discussed the the Leveled Reader, Habitats in Need of Help. We have been identifying/analyzing statements of fact and opinion. This can be a challenging skill to master.

Social Studies: Complete WS 48. Use your book to find the answers and the answers do not need to be written in sentence form.

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. Test is Friday

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please complete GWB page 29.
Also, students are assigned to write 4 paragraphs of an informational essay . Students have been completing pre-writing activities related to this prompt to make the task easier. Students must complete an Introduction Paragraph and 3 more paragraphs that focus on one main idea each that explain a skill or trait that you have or would like to have. Students do not need to write a conclusion paragraph yet. Each paragraph must have a minimum of five (5) sentences each. Remember: the introduction gives an overview of the topic of the paper and each paragraph after the introduction focuses on one main idea each.

Homeroom Reminder: Please return signed report cards by Thursday, January 27.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Spelling: Test is tomorrow. Take time to practice words 1-20 from SWB page 33. It has been a busy day! Students are revising summaries. Jane Goodall Selection Test was today.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Jane Goodall Selection Test is Monday. Spelling Test is Tuesday.

Social Studies: no homework

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Period 1 Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Tues. on words 1-20 from SWB page 33; complete RWB page 84 (1-10)

Period 2 Reading/Language Arts: Same as period 1 and finish writing spelling words 5x each (many of you are finished)


Social Studies: Finish labeling U.S. Map - Neatness and Accuracy are important

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Period 1 only: Please write words from SWB page 33 five times each (words 1-20)

Social Studies - no homework

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Reading: Summary is due Tuesday. (Each student was assigned a specific story to summarize. Follow the format modeled on the worksheet that was explained in class.)

Social Studies: no homework

Enjoy your long weekend!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Reading: Summary is due Tuesday. If you were absent today, please see me when you return to explain this assignment.

Language Arts: Today, we focused on the components of a quality introduction paragraph.

Social Studies: Finish Southern Colonies WS.

Homeroom Reminder: Bake Sale to be held during lunch on Thursday. All items are 25 cents. Please refer to paper sent home explaining bake sale.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Reading: Students in Period 2 need to get their tests signed by Thursday. Tests were not returned in Period 1.
In Language Arts, we are analyzing an example of an informational writing essay to be used as a model to hopefully assist students in the process of writing their own essays. We are also discussing how prewriting is a necessary and useful component of the writing process.

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, January 10, 2011

Reading: Please think about an essay topic for the following prompt: Explain a skill or a talent that you have or you would like to have.

Test for The Ch'i-lin Purse completed today. Also, practiced/reviewed possessive forms of nouns - quiz Tuesday.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Reading: Test on Ch'i-lin Purse is Monday.

Social Studies: Quiz on 13 Colonies completed today

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test and Selection Test for The Ch'i-lin Purse is Friday. Complete SWB page 30

Social Studies: Quiz on Chapter 8 Lessons 1 and 2 was returned today for parent review. Signature is not required. Students: Please know the names of the original 13 colonies.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Reading/LA: Please study spelling words from SWB page 29 - test Friday. Selection Test on Ch'i-lin Purse is scheduled for Friday also.

Social Studies: Students completed a quiz today on Ch 8 Lessons 1 and 2.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Reading/LA: Please read The Ch'i-lin Purse. Also write Spelling Words (1-25) from SWB pg 29 five times each (again).
Spelling Test and Reading Test are tentatively scheduled for Friday.

Social Studies: Please review Ch 8 Lessons 1 and 2 notes for quiz on Wednesday.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Reading/LA: Write words (1-25) 5x each from SWB page 29. Also, complete SWB page 29. Spelling test is tentatively scheduled for Friday. Please finish writing final copy of essay.

Social Studies: Review notes from Ch 8 Lessons 1 and 2 for quiz on Wednesday.