Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Reviewed Proper and Common Nouns; no homework

Social Studies:  We read and discussed Chapter 7 Lesson 1 today; no homework

The 5th grade students sang beautifully today! 

Monday, December 17, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  In class, students completed  a WS and GWB pages 17-19 to practice using common and proper nouns correctly.  Homework:  GWB page 20 (spelling counts; remember to circle each letter that you capitalize - follow directions)

Social Studies:  finish WS

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish writing 4 paragraphs.  Paragraph 1 - state the purpose of your letter and list your reasons; Paragraphs 2, 3, 4 - explain each reason. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete Persuasion Map; write paragraph for FIRST part of the essay; skip lines to make it easier for you to make changes to it later

Social Studies:  no homework

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete Persuasion Map (1, 2, 3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3c) Your reasons are more opinionated.  The examples should support the reasons to help make the reasons matter so that you convince Santa to make you Lead Elf.

Social Studies:  Period 3:  finish WS for Wed.; Period 4:  complete WS questions 4-6 for Wed.
(Completed Test Today)

Update - Monday, December 10, 2012

Period 3 Social Studies - WS due Wednesday
Period 4 Social Studies - WS questions 4-6 are due Wed.

Monday, December 10, 2010

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete questions 3-8 in packet.  Brainstorm possible author choices for persuasive letter as discussed in class. 

Social Studies:  Quiz Tuesday; refer to study guide

Homeroom Reminder:  Progress Reports were distributed Friday.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete Cause and Effect WS for Shutting Out the Sky.  Write answers in sentence form.  (Do not begin the sentence with the word "because.")  Write the page number where you found each answer.

Social Studies:  Test Tuesday.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday (words 1-20 from SWB page 17 and for the challenge words, be able to write the 2 words that make up each contraction

Social Studies:  Study for Test on Tues.  (Refer to study guide that was distributed Wed. 12/5)

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete SWB page 18; spelling test is Friday.  Read Shutting Out the Sky and study vocabulary; test is Thurs. 

Social Studies:  Test Tues. on Ch 5 (Lesson 1) and Ch 6 (Lesson 1) - refer to study guide

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Please read Shutting Out the Sky; test Thursday or Friday.  Spelling Test is Friday.  Study contractions from SWB page 17 (1-20) and for the Challenge Words, be able to write the words that make up each contraction.

Social Studies:  Review notes - quiz is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 11.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Read Shutting Out the Sky; test Thursday.  Select 10 spelling words from SWB page 17 to be written 3x each in your notebook; spelling test is Friday. Be able to spell words   1-20.  For the Challenge Words, know how to spell the words that make up the contractions.

Social Studies:  Review notes from Chapter 5 Lesson 1 and Chapter 6 Lesson 1

Friday, November 30, 2012

Reading:  (no homework) Students completed WB pages today to practice sequence (question/answer and making a chart to sequence steps).  In Grammar, students completed GWB page 16. 

Social Studies:  (no homework) We have a few questions to answer on the Chapter 6 Lesson 1 note guide. 

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Reading/Grammar:  Review GWB pages 13-15.  Re-do RWB page 33 on a separate sheet of paper in list form numbering the events 1-5 in the correct sequence.

Social Studies:  Review note-taking guides.
 

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  GWB pages 14 (1-5) and 15

Social Studies:  Review notetaking guides for Chapter 5 Lesson 1 and Chapter 6 Lesson 1

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Reading:  Finish RWB page 33

Social Studies:  no homework

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Classroom Spelling Bee is Tuesday, December 4.
(Students are identifying main ideas and details to summarize Satchel Paige.)

Social Studies:  no homework

Monday, November 19, 2012

Spelling:  Study words 1-20 from SWB page 13.  Spelling Test Tuesday.

Social Studies:  Students are completing a note-guide as they read Chapter 6 Lesson 1.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Satchel Paige selection test is Monday.  Spelling test on words 1-20 from SWB page 13 is Tuesday. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Homeroom Reminder:  PTO Fundraiser pickup is Monday, November 19 from 3:45 pm until
8:00 pm.  PTO needs volunteers to help from 12:30 to 2:30 or 3:30 to 8:00.  (You must have both clearances on file in order to help.)  Your child was given a form with this information. 

Have a happy weekend.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Continue to study spelling words 1-20 from SWB page 13.  Practice by referring to the chart completed in class (base word, -ed, -ing).  Read Satchel Paige.  Story test is Monday. 

Social Studies:  Finish time line.  Some students need to do WS 27 again.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  spelling test Tues. (words 1-20 from SWB page 13)
Complete Build-a-Word for words 1-20 from SWB page 13. 
For example:
1.  delayed
d
de
del
dela
delay
delaye
delayed

Reading Tests were returned for review.  They do not need to be signed.  I will collect them on Friday.

Social Studies:  We did not meet today due to the Personal Body Safety Program.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Please complete SWB pages 13-14.  Spelling Test is on Tuesday - words
1-20.  Practice the words by taking the base word and then writing them with -ed and -ing endings. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Monday, November 12, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  no homework; began to revise friendly letters

Social Studies:  Please review Chapter 5 Lesson 1 notes

Update - Thursday, November 8, 2012

Social Studies:  Please see attached notes to help you with the note-taking guide. 

 - Goods from China such as silk, furs, pepper, gunpowder, pottery and plants were traded.  These plants could be used to make medicines.

-  In exchange traders from China returned with slaves, ivory, gold, oranges and horses. 

 - Besides goods, ideas were exchanged because the traders came from different countries and they had different cultures and religions. 

 

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Write a friendly letter in your notebook.  Must include 5 complex sentences (dependent and independent clauses).  Option 1:  Write a friendly letter to someone about a real vacation.  Option 2:  Write a friendly letter that offers advice to a friend who is nervous about going to a new school.

Social Studies:  Finish WS 27 and Chapter 5 Lesson 1 note-taking guide (both sides).

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Reading Period 1:  WS
Period 2:  no homework

Social Studies:  Make corrections to WS 3-4

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Reading:  Complete Look Back and Write (WS with writing prompt)

Social Studies:  Complete WS 3-4

Report Cards were issued today.  Please sign and return bottom portion with your child's name by Thursday.  Thank you.

5th Grade Mixer is tomorrow for the October Homework Reward.  Bring a game and a snack/drink.  

Monday, November 5, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete Grammar WS on separate sheet of paper.  Island of the Blue Dolphins test is Tuesday.

Social Studies:  no homework

Friday, November 2, 2012

Reading:  Read Island of the Blue Dolphins and review vocabulary; test Tuesday

Enjoy your weekend!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Study vocab for Island of the Blue Dolphins (sheet of vocab cards and RWB page 24); begin to read story
Halloween Crossword is due Friday. 
Use paper I gave you to complete GWB page 10

Social Studies:  Totem Pole Projects were collected today.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Reading:  Please study vocabulary cards 1-7

Social Studies:  Totem Pole Project is due Monday. 

Happy weekend and get ready for the rain!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Reading Test, Grammar Test and Summary will be collected Friday.  Complete GWB page 9

Social Studies:  Chapter 3 test will be collected Friday.  Totem Pole Project due Monday.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Reading:  Please return reading test, grammar test and summary on Friday.  They do not need to be signed.

Social Studies:  Please return Chapter 3 test on Friday.  It does not need to be signed.
Totem Pole Project is due Monday.  **Another site to consider for investigating animal characteristics/traits is:  http://nativeamericanencyclopedia.com/native-american-totems-and-their-meanings-the-list-below-from-2/

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Reading:  no homework
Today, we practiced identifying the theme of a story and writing quality answers that cite text evidence to support responses.

Social Studies:  Totem Pole Project due Monday

Monday, October 22, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  completed spelling test
Period 1:  finish SWB page 10

Social Studies:  completed Chapter 3 Test

Friday, October 19, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 9.  Also, be able to spell:  campaign, referee, really and Halloween.

Social Studies:  Chapter 3 Test is Monday.  In addition to notes from Lessons 1-3, be able to answer the following:

What method was used by the Maya to keep soil from wearing out?
Give 2 reasons to explain how the Aztec culture is one of great beauty.
Give 2 reasons to explain how the Aztec culture is one of great cruelty.
Give 2 reasons to explain why ancient civilizations ended.

 

 

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling test Monday. 
We have been practicing understanding the theme or the message of a story.  Also, students are practicing including text evidence to explain their answers in greater depth.

Social Studies:  Test Monday on Chapter 3.  Study notes from Lessons 1-3. (multiple choice and matching)
In addition, be prepared to give written responses to the following:
What method was used by the Maya to keep soil from wearing out?
Give 2 reasons to explain how the Aztec culture is one of great beauty.
Give 2 reasons to explain how the Aztec culture is one of great cruelty.
Give 2 reasons to explain why ancient civilizations ended.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Completed grammar quiz today.  Please study words 1-20 plus the following words:  campaign, referee, really, and Halloween. Spelling Test is Monday.

Social Studies:  Please review note-taking guides from Lessons 1-3 for Chapter 3 Test on Monday. 

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Grammar Quiz Wednesday on CS, CP, SS, SP. 
Write spelling words 13-20 (5x) each from SWB page 9.  Also, write campaign, referee, really and Halloween 5x each.  Spelling Test is Monday, October 22.

Social Studies:  Review notes from Chapter 3 Lessons 1 and 2.  Finish note-taking guide from Chapter 3 Lesson 3 (refer to pages 72-77) 
Chapter 3 test is Monday, October 22.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Write spelling words 1-12 from SWB page 9 -  five times (5x) each.  The spelling test will be next Monday on words 1-20 plus the following words:  campaign, referee, really, Halloween
Grammar Quiz this Wednesday on CS, CP, SS, SP

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 3 Lessons 1 and 2 note-taking guides.  Test will be tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 22

Friday, October 12, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Copy sentences 1-5 from GWB page 8 into your notebook.  Identify CS, CP, SS, and SP (just like we have been practicing).

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 3 Lesson 1 notes and vocabulary. 

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Reading:  Read Thunder Rose and study vocabulary from RWB packet page 14.  Test is Friday.

Social Studies:  Students continued to use reference sources (website, library book, textbook) to locate and learn information about the Aztec civilization.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Thunder Rose Test is Friday.  Complete "sloppy copy" of summary.  Write good sentences that explain the major events of Thunder Rose from the beginning to the end.  Then, copy it onto the composition paper.  Remember to use sentence starters such as Next, Then, When, After, At the end of the story.  The last sentence of the summary is the one that we wrote together:  The problem was solved when Rose...

Social Studies:  Students worked in centers using reference sources to locate and learn information about the Aztecs.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Students are working to write a summary of the selection Thunder Rose.  This is a challenging activity and they are trying their best!
**Please do the grammar homework (from WS 2) again if your score is 25 points out of 30 points or less. 
**Thunder Rose Selection Test is Friday!

Social Studies:  Please get your U.S. map quiz signed if the score is below 80%.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Review story vocab.  Read Thunder Rose.  Complete RWB page 7.  Grammar Homework assigned Wed. will be graded and returned for students to make corrections.

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 1 notes; review vocabulary sheet.

Have a pleasant evening!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  From Grammar WS 2, write the CS, CP, SS, SP for 8, 9, 11, and 12.  Remember that 8 and 11 were run-on sentences and we fixed them.  Write the sentences and the answers on the lined paper you were given in class. 

Social Studies:  Review notes from Chapter 3 Lesson 1 and vocabulary WS

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Reading:  Please read Thunder Rose; review vocabulary strips and RWB 14; complete GWB page 5  in your notebook (sentences 1-4).  (Follow examples completed together during class)

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 3 Lesson 1 note-taking guide and Vocab WS

Monday, October 1, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Please read Thunder Rose.  As you read, use context clues and the dictionary to define words on "Challenging Vocabulary" WS.  Remember to include the page number where the word is used in the story.
Also, review tested vocabulary words on RWB page 14 and the vocabulary cards sheet (which includes cantankerous, irascible and varmint)

Social Studies:  Please complete Chapter 3 Lesson 1 WS (note-taking guide)

Reminder:  Progress Reports were sent home with your child on Friday.  Please check eSchool Book for updated grades.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete RWB page 14 questions 1-10.  (This is a page in your packet for Thunder Rose.)  Also, please use the vocabulary cards for practice. 

Social Studies:  U.S. Map quiz was completed today.

Homeroom:  Many papers went home with your child today including pictures and a progress report.  Thank you again for the tissue donations.

Happy Weekend

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete SWB pages 7-8.  Spelling Test is Friday.  Study words 1-20 from SWB page 5

Social Studies:  Quiz Friday.  Be able to identify 25 states (same format as previous quiz)
http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/unitedstates.html

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Revise limericks.  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 5.

Social Studies:  Be able to identify 15 states for quiz on Friday.  The review game on the following site may be helpful.
http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/unitedstates.html

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 5

Social Studies:  Quiz Friday - be able to identify 25 states
Check out the game below to practice the states.
http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/unitedstates.html

Have a pleasant evening!

Monday, September 24, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Write limerick (follow directions from class).  Complete SWB pages 5-6.  Spelling Test Friday (words 1-20). 

Social Studies:  Be able to identify 25 states for quiz on Friday.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  no homework;
Today, students practiced compare/contrast and cause/effect.  Also, this week, we completed the lengthy process of writing a summary of Frindle to include story elements.  Students, please always try your best!  Thank you for participating.

Social Studies:  Map Skills quiz completed

Happy Weekend...

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Reading Period 1 only:  Please read RWB page 6 so that you are prepared to complete the cause and effect statements on Friday.

Period 2 - RWB 6 was completed in class

Social Studies:  Quiz Friday; study map skills WS; know how to find latitude and longitude; be able to label continents and oceans on a map

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Quiz on sentence types Thursday. 

Social Studies:  Quiz Friday; be able to label continents and oceans; be able to find a location using latitude and longitude; know information from Map Skills WS

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  GWB page 2 (1-5) and GWB page 3 (all); quiz Thursday on sentence types
Please get Frindle test and grammar sheet signed by Thursday.

Social Studies:  Quiz Friday; be able to label continents and oceans; be able to find an exact location using latitude and longitude; know information from map skills WS
(Today, we practiced measuring distances on a map using a scale and a ruler.)

Friday, September 14, 2012

Reading:  no homework; we are practicing writing a summary of the selection Frindle

Social Studies:  no homework; we are practicing locating places on a map using latitude and longitude

Homeroom:  Papers went home with your child today for your review.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete GWB page 1 and WS (10 sentences)

Social Studies:  no homework

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Reading:  Frindle selection test is Thursday.  Please read story and study the vocabulary. 
Period 1:  complete WS - comprehension questions
Period 2:  You will be assigned WS on another day; we did not have enough time.

Social Studies:  no homework

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Reading:  Make corrections to cause and effect chart.  Since students had time in class to work on the activity and then it was reviewed whole group, errors should be minimal.  Remember, write your answers in sentence form.  Include page numbers.
Frindle test is Thursday.  Please read selection and study story vocabulary. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Monday, September 10, 2012 - Update

Social Studies:  U.S. Map quizzes have been returned to students.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Reading:  Frindle Selection Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday.  Read story and study vocabulary. Today, we focused on answering an open-ended question citing text evidence.

Social Studies:  no homework; continuing in-class map project

Friday, September 7, 2012

Homeroom Reminder:  Information about the book fair is included in this week's newsletter.  Students, remember to show it to your parents.

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Monday; review story vocab (using the vocab cards that I gave you in class today is optional)

Social Studies:  U.S. Map quiz completed.

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Reading:  Refer to RWB pages 2 and 4 to review story vocab.  We will continue to read Frindle to practice comprehension. 

Period 2 Spelling:  Finish SWB page 2 (many of you need to finish)
Periods 1 and 2 Spelling:  study words from SWB page 1 for test on Monday.  Most of you will need to study words 1-20.  Based on the pretest, some students were given extra words to learn.  Ask me if you are unsure. 

Homeroom Reminder:  School pictures Friday. 

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Spelling:  Test Monday; complete SWB page 2

Social Studies:  Quiz Friday - be able to identify 15 states. 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Reading:  Spelling Test is next Monday on words 1-20. Some students may have been assigned modified lists.  See me if you are unsure. 
Read Frindle.  Also, we will review RWB page 4 on Wednesday.  RWB page 4 is in the packet that you have in your red folder.  It is not homework; however, you may use it to review vocab work we did today.

Social Studies:  U.S. maps were collected today.  Know any 15 states for a quiz on Friday.  Also, complete WS questions 1-4. 

Friday, August 31, 2012

Social Studies:  U.S. map due Tuesday

Homeroom Reminder:  Please return beginning of year forms.  Also, many papers were sent home today. 

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Homeroom:  There will be a pep rally tomorrow.  Also students will have Phys. Ed. 

School pictures are scheduled for Friday, September 7.  Please read the newsletter that was sent home with your child.  

Reading:  Students finished the benchmark test.  Also, students are giving me a snapshot of their writing skills as they complete a mini activity about themselves that will be displayed on a bulletin board.

Social Studies:  U.S. Map due Tuesday.  Many students are finished or almost finished.  Please remind your child to use the checklist to make sure that none of the states are missed.

Enjoy your evening!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Reading:  no homework
Students started a baseline test to help plan instruction. 

Social Studies:  no homework
Students will finish labeling a map of the 50 states on Thursday.

Thank you homeroom students for donating to the classroom tissue supply! 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Homeroom Reminder:  Please complete and return beginning of year forms. 

Reading/Language Arts:  no homework
Students analyzed a brief selection to identify a character's traits.

Social Studies:  no homework
Students are labeling a map of the United States.

Have a pleasant evening!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Schedule for Specials:
Day 1 - Library - Mr. Demsko
Day 2 - Computers - Mr. Glessner
Day 3 - Music - Mrs. Schwartz
Day 4 - Art - Ms. Pasco
Day 5 - Gym - Mrs. Smith

Please note that Wraps will be an alternate for students on Mon. Wed. and Fri.  Salads will be an alternate for students on Tues. and Thurs.

Homeroom Reminder:  Please return Beginning of Year Forms as soon as possible.

Enjoy your evening,
Mrs. Malick

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Carnival Friday!
Homeroom Reminder:  Please remember to pack a lunch if you did not order a lunch for carnival day.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Reading:  We finished reading Weslandia and analyzed the character, Wesley,  to compare and contrast him to ourselves. That Wesley is a resourceful boy!  Also, students went back to the text to detail the parts of the plant and its many uses in a chart.

Social Studies:  Today, we read a play to explain what is Memorial Day and its importance.

Carnival is Friday.  Enjoy your evening.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Reading:  We are continuing to enjoy reading Tuck Everlasting  In addition, we are reading Weslandia.  We will also practice writing irregular verbs correctly. 

Social Studies:  no homework -- quiz today on labeling continents and oceans

Homeroom Reminder:  Carnival is Friday. 

Monday, May 21, 2012

Social Studies:  Quiz Tuesday - be able to label continents and oceans correctly; spelling counts
Also - Complete chart on WS and the 2 questions that follow the chart

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Social Studies:  Quiz Monday - be able to label continents and oceans.  Spelling counts - you've been practicing!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Reading:  Complete "Ten Sentences" WS

Social Studies:  Define vocabulary on page 354 in your notebook.  Know how to spell  Antarctica and Indian Ocean. 

Homeroom Reminder:  4th Marking Period V.O. Test is Tuesday.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Reading:  Read Special Effects.  Finish Sequence WS.  (You can do it!)
 Spelling Test is Monday.

Homeroom Reminders:  V.O. Test is Tuesday.  Please return Carnival Lunch form. 

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Spelling:  Spelling Test is Monday.  Study words from SWB page 57. 

Period 1:  Finish reading Special Effects!

Homeroom Reminders:  Please return carnival lunch form.  Also, V.O. Test for the 4th marking period is Tuesday, May 15. 

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Spelling:  Test Monday on assigned words from SWB page 57.
(Period 1 needs to finish SWB page 58)
We are continuing to read Tuck Everlasting .

Social Studies:  copy notes when you return

Homeroom Reminder:  Please return carnival lunch form as soon as possible. 

Update - Monday, May 7

Social Studies:  Know how to spell:  Australia, Asia, Pacific Ocean

Monday, May 7, 2012

Spelling:  Please finish SWB pages 57-58; test next Monday

Homeroom:  V.O. Test is Tuesday, May 15

Friday, May 4, 2012

Social Studies:  Period 4 Tests have been returned.  The rest of the tests will be returned on Monday.  Even if your child did not get his or her test back yet, the grade has been posted.

Today, we reviewed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.  Also, we read about different ideas about how the country should be run after the American Revolution and how it was necessary to compromise.
 
Happy Weekend!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Social Studies:  Know how to spell:  Africa, Europe, Arctic Ocean. 
Today, students took on roles during a mock trial activity to practice articulating their points of view and considering other points of view. 

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Social Studies:  Know how to spell North America, South America and Atlantic Ocean.
Today, students followed directions to create a world map to review continents and oceans. 

Homeroom Reminder:  Return signed progress reports. 

Monday, April 30, 2012

Social Studies:  Study for Chapter 12 Test (Venn Diagram and 3 Note-Taking Guides)

Homeroom:  Please return signed progress report. 

Friday, April 27, 2012

Reading:  no homework

Social Studies:  Chapter 12 Test is Tuesday.  Study note-taking guides as reviewed in class. 

Progress Reports have been sent home.  Please sign and return by Monday. 

Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Reading:  Read The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.  Complete Open for Discussion question and Look Back and Write question on page 338.  Write sentences to answer questions. 

Social Studies:  Read Chapter 12 Lesson 3.  Review Lessons 1 and 2 WS.  Quiz is Tuesday. 

Homeroom:  Yearbook orders are due Friday. 

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Read Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins; finish vocabulary assignment (3 billboards and 2 charts)

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 12 Lessons 1 and 2 WS  (Test tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 1)

Homeroom Reminders:  Study V.O.  Also, yearbook orders are due by Friday.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Tuesday.  In class, students completed a vocabulary crossword and RWB page 124.  Review story vocabulary and read The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins  - begins on page 320. 

Social Studies:  Complete Ch 12 Lesson 2 WS; review Lesson 1 WS.  Quiz tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 1.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Spelling:  Test Monday

Enjoy your weekend!

Update

Period 4 Social Studies: Complete Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Continental and British Armies (refer to page 321)

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Reading Period 1: proofread spelling on SWB 54
Reading Period 2: RWB 125 (1-4)

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom: Study V.O.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling test is Monday. Study words 1-20 on SWB page 53. Also, know how to spell different, probably, happened.

Period 2: Proofread spelling on SWB 54.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom: Study V.O.
Yearbook orders are due by April 25.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test next Monday; study words 1-20 from SWB page 53. Also, know how to spell probably, different and happened. For homework, select 11 of these words and write them 5x each. Select 11 that are the most difficult for you to spell.

Social Studies: Review note-taking guide from Lesson 1

Homeroom: Study V.O.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: PSSA Writing is scheduled to be given Monday April 16 through Thursday, April 19.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom: Study V.O.

Congratulations to the NSE Envirothon Team!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Identify a topic for narrative essay.

Social Studies: Review Chapter 12 Lesson 1 WS completed in class today.

Homeroom: Study V.O.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: No homework - Today, we reviewed using capitalization correctly and read Tuck Everlasting. I hope your child enjoys reading this novel!
Social Studies: No homework

Homeroom: 4th Marking Period V.O. list has been distributed. Please encourage your child to study (even a little helps) over the break.

Music Projects have been returned. Your child may explain the requirements of this project to you. Mrs. Schwartz was proud of students' efforts.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Finish writing informational essay.

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, April 2, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Finish informational essay rough draft. "Write about a skill or talent or skill you have or would like to have." Introduction and Conclusion Paragraph: Minimum of 3 sentences each. You must have at least 2 paragraphs in the body of the essay. Each of those paragraphs must have at least 5 sentences.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Homeroom: Mixer is tomorrow! You may bring a drink, snack and board game - how fun!!

Also, - V.O. test is tomorrow.


Reading: Identify essay topic - choose a skill or talent you have or would like to have; spelling test on words 1-23 from SWB page 49

Social Studies: completed quiz

Thursday, March 28, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday on words 1-23 from SWB page 49; complete packet - it will be graded

Social Studies: Chapter 11 Test is Thursday - study notes and vocabulary

Homeroom: V.O. Test is Friday! Study, study, study!!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling test is Friday on words 1-23 from SWB page 49; we are practicing writing dialogue correctly

Social Studies: Chapter 11 Test is Thursday on notes and vocabulary. Complete vocabulary WS.

Homeroom: V.O. test is Friday.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday on words 1-23 from SWB page 49.
Period 1: Write words 1-23 from SWB page 49 (3x each); finish SWB pages 49-50; finish persuasive essay
Period 2: Write words 1-23 from SWB page 49 (3x each); finish persuasive essay

Social Studies: Chapter 11 test Thursday.

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. Test is Friday. Also, please return bottom slip of report card - signed. Thank you.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: You will be sharing/reading your persuasive essays aloud.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminders: V.O. Test is Friday. Report Cards have been distributed. Please sign and return bottom slip of report card by Monday.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Write 3 paragraphs of essay in notebook. (You will write the introduction and the conclusion later.)
Also, complete WS 86 in the grammar packet

Social Studies: no homework

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Update!

Social Studies: Finish WS 61 - this will be graded
Tests have been returned for your review

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Reading: Select a Persuasive Writing Prompt. Then, complete assigned areas of Persuasion Map. Take your time. This purpose of this assignment is to make writing the essay easier.
Goal: State the goal of your essay.
Reasons: 1-3
Facts or Examples to explain your reasons: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b

Monday, March 19, 2012

Tomorrow is Day 2 - Computers. We will be back to a regular schedule on Tuesday.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Homeroom Reminder: You may bring a game and a snack for Monday. This is not a homework reward, but to conclude the Math and Reading PSSA. How fun!

Tuesday, March 12, 2012

Homeroom Reminder: Please continue to study V.O. Also, please encourage your child to bring a book to read when finished the PSSA.

Social Studies: no homework; briefly discussed French and Indian War - we will be soon focusing on Chapter 11 topics

Enjoy your evening.

Friday, March 9, 2012

PSSA Math and Reading will be given to students March 12-March 19. Please encourage your child to do his or her best. Thank you.

Reminder: Gertrude Hawk PTO Fundraiser Pick-up is Friday, March 9 from 3:15 until 8:15

Homeroom Reminder: Please continue to study V.O.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Reading: no homework; we are reviewing previously learned skills that may be tested on the PSSA
(Also Leonardo's Horse test has been returned for your review.)

Social Studies: Some students need to finish the final section of the test. This will be completed next week in the afternoon during class.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Reading Periods 1 and 2 - Selection Test for Leonardo's Horse has been returned for review.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Reading Period 1: Finish Character Packet
Reading Period 2: Answer questions 18-25 and question 30 of the Practice Test

Social Studies: Chapter 9 Test today

Monday, March 5, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: no homework - make up grammar assignment when you return

Social Studies: Chapter 9 Test Tuesday- study guide provided

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Reading: Spelling Test Friday. Study words from SWB page 47. Also, test on Leonardo's Horse is Friday. We have been practicing how to write a quality summary.

Social Studies: Chapter 9 Test is Tuesday. The Study Guide is a most valuable resource!

Enjoy your evening!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Reading Test has been changed to Friday. Spelling Test is Friday.

Social Studies: Complete Study Guide for Thursday. Chapter 9 Test is Tuesday, March 6.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Complete SWB page 46. Spelling test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 45 and add the following 3 words: somebody, everybody, everyone. Also, please complete GWB pages 41-42.

Social Studies: Chapter 9 test will be Tuesday, March 6. Study guide will be given this Tues. in class.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Reading: Unit 2 Benchmark Assessment has been returned for your review. (This grade was included in the 3rd Marking Period Progress Report.)

Social Studies: Chapter 9 test tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 1.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday. Study words 1-20 from SWB 41. Complete RWB page 114

Social Studies: no homework

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Make a crossword with 15 of your spelling words on the graph paper provided. Spelling test on words 1-20 from SWB page 41 is Friday.

Social Studies: Project is due Thursday.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 41

Social Studies: Project due Thursday

Just a reminder: Progress Reports for the 3rd Marking Period were sent home Friday.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Reading: Test Tuesday on Wings for the King - Read play and review story vocabulary

Social Studies: Project due Thursday, Feb. 23. Take your time and follow the directions as explained in class.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Reading: Wings for the King Test is Tuesday.

Social Studies: no homework

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day!

In reading today, we read about the amazing Wright Brothers and watched a brief biographical cartoon about the Wright Brothers. There is no homework.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: Please continue to study V.O. daily!

Monday, February 13, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Please finish GWB page 40 (may use the verb is once and you may use the verb are once - choose appropriate, interesting verbs)
*Paul Revere Tests have been returned for review and I will collect them on Tuesday.

Social Studies: no homework

Students may wear gym clothes for Jump Rope for Heart on Tuesday. Also, Valentine's Day Party is Tuesday!

Keep studying Vocabulary Olympics for the 3rd Marking Period

Friday, February 10, 2012

Reading: Completed spelling test and practiced writing metaphors - no homework

Social Studies: Period 4 needs to finish WS about Triangular Trade Routes (Easy!)

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Reading: Spelling Test Friday; be able to spell any 2 challenge words

Social Studies: Define vocabulary (WS)

Homeroom Reminders: Thank you for sending in Party Money.

Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser is extended until February 17. Additional information has been sent home with your child.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Reading: Spelling Test Friday. Study words 1-20 from SWB page 37. Also, be able to spell any 2 of the challenge words
Today, students finished the Unit 2 Benchmark Test

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: A class list has been sent home with your child for Valentine's Day Cards. This is an optional activity.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Reading: Students are completing the Unit 2 Benchmark Test. Please encourage your child to take the time to read each story carefully. I really want the students to try their best. Thank you. We are also distinguishing between different types for figurative language.

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, February 6, 2012

Parents,
Social Studies tests have been returned for your review. They will be collected again on Tuesday. Grades have been updated.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Reading: We completed SWB pages 37-38 in class. Write words 1-20 from SWB page 37 (3x) each. Write the ar words together. Write the er words together and the or words together to help you keep them sorted as you memorize them. Spelling test is Friday. Know how to spell any 2 of the challenge words.

Social Studies: We read Chapter 9 Lesson 1 and began to complete WS 48 in class.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Reading: Completed Paul Revere test today; recent skill practiced - understanding personification

Social Studies: no homework; Project for Chapter 9 will be discussed next week

Enjoy your weekend

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Reading: Test on Midnight Ride of Paul Revere poem and vocabulary. (Vocabulary handout and WS that we completed together should help you prepare.)

Social Studies: Completed quiz today

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Reading: Read poem and review the notes; review vocabulary

Social Studies: quiz Thursday on Chapter 8 Lessons 1 and 2 WS; Lesson 3 notes; highlighted information from WS 43; vocabulary; colonial job descriptions

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Please read poem, Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and review story vocabulary; quiz on verb phrases (main and helping verbs) Wed.

Periods 1 and 2 Jane Goodall reading tests returned for your review

Social Studies: Chapter 8 quiz Thursday; complete Matching WS

Monday, January 30, 2012

Reading: We will be reading the poem, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. Today, we read another book to build background to help make reading the poem more enjoyable.

Social Studies: Chapter 8 quiz Thursday; complete vocab WS for Tuesday

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Spelling: Test is Friday. Write -en and -an words 3x each. Review all of your words. You know which ones are the most difficult for you. Practice them so that you are ready for Friday.

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, January 23, 2012

Spelling: Write -el, -il, and -le words 3x each. Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 33

Social Studies: Please finish Colonial Trade Cards.

Enjoy your evening.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Reading: no homework

Social Studies: no homework

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Reading: Periods 1 and 2 completed Jane Goodall Selection Test

Period 1 Reading: finish question 2 on page 224 and Look Back and Write on page 224. You need to write at least 4 sentences to answer the Look Back and Write question.

Social Studies: Be able to sort the list of 13 colonies into New England, Middle and Southern colonies

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Reading: Jane Goodall Selection Test Thurs. Complete The Animal Thieves questions. Also, some students may need to finish the following that was started in class:
Question 2 from page 224
Look Back and Write question on page 224 (4-sentence minimum)
and the following question: Which two suggestions from Jane Goodall are most interesting to you and why?

Social Studies: Students are completing colonial-related activities. For quiz on Friday, be able to sort a list of colonies into New England, Middle and Southern. (The names of the colonies will be provided.)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Reading: Review story vocabulary; read Jane Goodall selection. Test will be Thursday.

Social Studies: Quiz Friday on 13 colonies. Be able to sort a list of colonies into New England, Middle and Southern.

2nd Marking Period V.O. Test is Wednesday. Please study.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Reading Period 1: Define vocabulary from page 210 in your notebook.

In both classes, students have been practicing fact and opinion.

Social Studies: No homework - students listed and labeled the 13 colonies on a map

Vocabulary Olympics Test for the 2nd Marking Period is Wednesday, January 18. Please keep studying.

Have a good weekend!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Reading Period 1: no homework

Reading Period 2: Finish defining vocabulary from text page 210 in your notebook.

Reading Tests have been returned to Period 2. Please look over your child's work.
Thank you.

Social Studies: no homework - Chapter 7 Tests have been returned. Please review. Thank you.

Homeroom Reminder: 2nd Marking Period Vocabulary Olympics Test will be Wednesday, January 18. Please keep studying.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Complete RWB page 73 - answer in complete sentences. Also, finish verbs packet.

Social Studies: Refer to pages 210-213 to complete crossword and WS 44

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Grammar WS (they're, there, their)

Social Studies: WS 1-4 (Chapter 8 - Lesson 1)

Monday, January 9, 2012

Reading: Read The Ch'i-lin Purse and review story vocabulary. Test is Tuesday.

Social Studies: Define covenant and tolerate in your notebook. Complete WS 43

Friday, January 6, 2012

Reading: The Ch'i-lin Purse test is Tuesday. Spelling test is Monday.

Social Studies: Students read a play about Pearl Harbor and played a latitude and longitude game on the computer.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Read The Ch'i-lin Purse; fix-up glossary definitions

Social Studies: Completed Ch 7 Test today

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday (from SWB page 29 words 1-20). Finish defining story words from Reading text page 188 in your notebook.
Finish final copy of essay "How Have You Made a Difference in Another Person's Life"

Social Studies: Chapter 7 Test is Thursday.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: The only written homework is: write glossary definitions for words 1-5 from Reading text page 188.
Prepare for Spelling Test (words 1-20 from SWB page 29) on Friday.
Also, we will be reading The Ch'i-lin Purse; story test tentatively scheduled for Friday.

Social Studies: Chapter 7 Test is Thursday. Finish WS questions for Wednesday. (There are 4 papers to study for test as discussed in class.)

Congratulations to the 5th Grade Spelling Bee Winners who will be advancing to the High School for the next round. This event will be held on Friday, January 20 during school hours.