Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Final copy of persuasive essay is due Thursday.

Social Studies:  no homework

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Final copy of  the persuasive essay is due Thursday.  If you would like to be considered for the NIEW Essay Contest, then you must have the final copy written for Wed. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Monday, December 16, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Students are working with classmates to edit each other's persuasive essays!

Social Studies:  no homework

Friday, December 13, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish SWB page 18.  Complete SWB pages 19-20.  Spelling Test is Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 17.

Social Studies:  Completed a test today

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test moved to Monday.  Rough Draft for Persuasive Essay is due Friday. 

Social Studies:  Test Friday

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  You will be able to write your persuasive essay (rough draft) in class tomorrow.  Spelling Test will not be Friday (maybe Monday).

Social Studies:  Test is Friday.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Students are writing persuasive essays in class. 
Homework:  Write the list words 1-20 from SWB page 17.  Then, next to each list word, write the 2 words that make up the contraction.

Social Studies:  Refer to study guide for test on Friday.

Homeroom Reminder:  Please sign and return Progress Report.  Thank you. 

Friday, December 6, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Research your PA Field Trip Destination.  Click  "Going on a Field Trip" on the left side of the blog.  You will be writing the persuasive essay on Monday. 

Social Studies:  Study Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 notes; test Friday.

Homeroom Reminder:  Progress Reports have been sent home.  Please sign and return the Progress Report by Tuesday.

Thursday, November 5, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Research PA Field Trip Destination
(Period 1:  you do not have to write the Belinda Blue paragraph - we will continue with it on Fri.)

Social Studies:  Study note guides from Chapter 5 Lessons 1 and 3 and Chapter 6 Lesson 1

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Quiz Thursday on Compound/Complex Sentences.  Begin researching field trip destination for the persuasive essay;  click "Going on a Field Trip" on the left hand side of the blog to explore options.  (Students will be writing the essay on Monday.)


Social Studies:  Complete Columbus WS.  Study note guides from Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.  Test is scheduled for next Friday (lots of advance notice). 

Homeroom Reminder:  Thursday is Day 5 - Gym!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete GWB page 15; quiz Thursday on complex and compound sentences

Social Studies:  Begin studying/reviewing Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 note guides.  Test will be next week (Wednesday?)

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Grammar WB page 13

Monday, November 25, 2013

Reading:  no homework

Social Studies:  Complete questions 1-9 on Chapter 6 Lesson 1 note guide (begins on page 138); answers do not have to be written in sentence form.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Completed Satchel Paige selection test today and 10 sentences.
Students were reading another selection independently and writing  sentences that explain the main ideas.  3 of the sentences will be complex to apply what they have been practicing.   This is classwork. 

Social Studies:  no homework

HOMEROOM REMINDER:  Pick-up for Fall Fundraiser is Monday, November 25 from 4-7 pm

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Reading:  Test on Satchel Paige is Friday.  Read story and review story vocabulary. 

Social Studies:  Quiz Friday (Using the book be able to complete a sequence chart for Chapter 5 Lesson 3 - very similar to homework)

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Review story vocab. and read Satchel Paige; test Friday.
If you scored 92% or lower on the Spelling Test:  You will be given a chart that has the base word of each word from SWB page 13.  You will write the word correctly with -ed and -ing endings.

Social Studies:  Quiz Friday; Using the book, be able to sequence events correctly for Chapter 5 Lesson 3.  It will be very similar to the assignment completed for this lesson.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  completed Spelling Test and practiced sequencing events on a timeline; no homework

Social Studies:  Quizzes have been returned to students for parent/guardian review.  They do not have to be signed; however, I will collect them again on Tuesday.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Reading:  RWB page 33 (use the answer bank to fill in the timeline); spelling test Friday on words 1-20 and any 4 challenge words from SWB page 13 (originally test was on all 26).

Social Studies:  reviewed Chapter 5 Lesson 1 notes

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Friday on words 1-26 from SWB page 13.
(Period 2:  Finish SWB page 14)

Social Studies:  WS 27

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Friday on words 1-26 from SWB page 13.  Study the list by sorting the base words  - - base words that end in y, e and end in the CVC pattern.
Write words 1-20 (that are on page 13) five (5) times each.  Take your time.

Social Studies:  WS 27

Monday, November 11, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Friday on words 1-26 from SWB page 13.  Review the chart that we completed together today.  Check the spelling of each word that you wrote on the chart. (Study all of the words that end in y.  Then, study all of the base words that have the CVC pattern.  Study the words that end in e.)

Social Studies:  Make changes/finish WS 27

Friday, November 8, 2013

Reading:  Write your final copy on the lined paper to answer the Look Back and Write question from page 84.

Social Studies:  We will review the answers to the Ch 5 Lesson 1 note guide.  This is not homework. 

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Reading:  Write your answer to the Look Back and Write from page 84 in your notebook.  Think:  What is the challenge?  Why is it a challenge for Karana - you can come up with many reasons to explain why it is a challenge.  Then use text evidence to explain how she overcame the challenge. 

Example:
Challenge:  Dealing with the wild dogs
1 reason why:  They may hurt her
Text Evidence:  Karana's brother was killed by wild dogs on the island
1 way she overcomes this challenge:  Karana  made a fence to keep out the wild dogs.

We have discussed that her biggest physical challenge has to do with finding a place to live and building her house.  There are many reasons why this is a challenge and many reasons to explain how she overcomes this challenge.

Social Studies:  Today, we read Chapter 5 Lesson 1

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Continue to plan your answer to the Look Back and Write that is on page 84 in your book.  Plan by making a web and/or a list.  Think:  What is the challenge?  Why is it challenging? There may be many reasons from the story that you can include to support the thing that you identify as challenging to Karana.  How does she overcome this challenge?  Again, there may be numerous things that you can include from the story to explain how she overcame this challenge.

Social Studies:  Completed the quiz

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Today, we reviewed  the answer to the open-ended question that was assigned for homework last week. 

Social Studies:  Quiz Wednesday on Chapter 3 Lessons 1 and 2 - multiple choice and matching.  Also, be able to write 2 reasons in sentence form to explain why the Aztec civilization is beautiful and 2 reasons in sentence form to explain why the Aztec civilization is cruel.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete Grammar WS on the paper provided.  This assignment is very similar to GWB page 10 that we completed and reviewed in class.  Take your time to make sure that the words are spelled and capitalized correctly.  Don't forget to add a comma after the dependent clause. 

Social Studies:  quiz Wednesday on Chapter 3 Lessons 1 and 2.  Also, be able to explain why the Aztec civilization is both cruel and beautiful.

Homeroom Reminder:  Please bring a note from your parent/guardian to state that your parent/guardian reviewed your report card.  Thank you

Friday, November 1, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish 10 Sentences for Island of the Blue Dolphins.  Finish GWB pages 9 and 11. 

Social Studies:  Review Note Guides for Chapter 3 Lessons 1 and 2.  Quiz Wednesday.  The questions will be multiple choice.  There will be one essay type question that I will give you ahead of time so that you can prepare. 

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Island of the Blue Dolphins Selection Test is Friday.  Please review the story and the vocabulary.

I hope you have a fun night!  Happy Halloweeen!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Reading:  Copy the question and write your final answer on the notebook paper you were given in class.  Test is now Friday. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Reminders:  Please bring your costume to school for the parade.  Try to keep it simple so that you are able to get yourself ready for the parade.  Your teachers and classmates will certainly help you, but there isn't time or space to put on makeup. 

5th grade homework reward/mixer is tomorrow.  You may bring a board game and a snack and a drink. 

Thank you for sending in your party money. 

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Reading:Island of the Blue Island Test is Thursday.  Read story (many details) and review vocab WS.  Finish answering the following question in your notebook.  Analyze the 2 sites that Karana is considering to build her home.  Why is she only considering these 2 sites?  Describe the features of each site.  Which site does Karana choose?  Why does she choose this site?
Reminders:  All of the information is found in the selection.  Using the information from the selection, make a list of features of the headland and the land on the west to help you organize the information you will need to answer this part of the question:  "Describe the features of each site." 
Also:  Begin your answer with "Karana considered two sites to build her home She considered these two sites because _______________________________"

Social Studies:  Finish writing and illustrating your myth.  Due Wednesday.   Please complete a minimum of 6 boxes on the Storyboard paper. 

Monday, October 28, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  We are reading Island of the Blue Dolphins.  I would like to have a test Thursday or Friday this week; however, I am unsure of the day. 
Read the story and review the vocabulary.

Social Studies:  Please finish writing and illustrating the myth for Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling test is Thursday on words 1-20 and any 2 challenge words from SWB page 9.

Social Studies:  no homework
We have completed and reviewed the note guide for Chapter 3 Lesson 1. Students will be reading  a nonfiction book about the Maya Civilization and then we will learn about the Aztec civilization. 

Monday, October 21, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Thursday on words 1-20 and any 2 challenge words from SWB page 9.  Study!!!

Social Studies:  no homework

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Thursday on words 1-20 and any 2 challenge words from SWB page 9.  Complete SWB pages 9-10.  Finish Thunder Rose Cause and Effect Activity

Social Studies:  no homework

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Reading:  Students are working on a cause and effect activity in class.  They also completed a self assessment to identify strategies that they are using before during and after reading.  I appreciate that the students took their time to complete this checklist.  They seemed to put some thought into it and asked questions to clarify.
No Homework Tonight

Social Studies:  Students are going to write and illustrate a myth.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Thunder Rose Selection Test has been returned for parent/guardian review.  Please return the test by Thursday.  It does not need to be signed.
Also, Thunder Rose Challenging Words Quiz and 10 sentences have been returned.  Grades have been updated.

Social Studies:  Today, students practiced using a timeline to answer questions; 
no homework was assigned

Friday, October 11, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish cause and effect matching from Thunder Rose.  Finish writing the autobiographical incident paragraph(s) (10-20 sentences)

Social Studies:  no homework

RTII:  Please finish reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.  Thank you.

Homeroom:  Please send in $5 for your child's classroom Halloween and Valentine's parties.  This money will be used to purchase snacks and drinks for each child.  Thank you.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Create a web or a chart to plan your narrative.  You are showing your thinking on paper so that you will be prepared to write on Friday. 
Quiz on Side 2 of the Thunder Rose Challenging Words WS is Friday.

Social Studies:  Open Book Test on the Regions has been returned to students.  Please return them on Friday - no signature required.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Read mini-book, Cattle Drives.  Identify 5 effects and 5 causes on the Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer.  2 of them will need to be written on the back of the paper since there is only space for 3 to be filled out on the front.  Also, quiz Thursday on Side 1 of the Challenging Words for Thunder Rose.  The format will be matching.

Social Studies:  Regions Tests have been returned and grades are posted.  Please return the test by Friday.  It does not need to be signed. 

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Selection Test on Thunder Rose is Wednesday.

Quiz  Thursday on Side 1 of the Thunder Rose Challenging Vocabulary.
Quiz Friday on Side 2 of the Thunder Rose Challenging Vocabulary.
The format will be match the word to its definition.

Social Studies:  no homework

Monday, October 7, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Read Thunder Rose and study selection vocabulary.  Things we did to practice vocabulary that are helpful resources to study:   RWB page 14, The Tale of Carrie the Calf and a review quiz completed today.  Selection Test is Wednesday. 

On Thursday, there will be a quiz on the Challenging Words WS (side 1 - begins with accentuated)
On Friday, there will be a quiz on the Challenging Words WS (side 2 -  begins with desperadoes)
Each quiz will be matching the word to its definition. 


Social Studies:  Define vocabulary in your notebook from text page 60 (there are 4 words)

Friday, October 4, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Quiz on Subjects and Predicates has been returned to students. 
Read Thunder Rose and study the selection vocabulary. Refer to RWB page 14. (Selection Test is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday.)    Also, study the Challenging Words WS (side 1).  Students will be tested on these words eventually.

Social Studies:  no homework

Homeroom:  A PTO Fundraiser has been sent home with your child.  Also, as a reminder, there is no school for students on October 14 and October 18. 

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Completed subjects and predicates quiz today

Social Studies:  Began an open book quiz answering questions about the U.S. regions using the text and maps throughout the lesson.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Quiz Thursday on Subjects and Predicates.  Complete the Vocabulary WS - front and back.  (I have listed the page number for each word.  Read the sentence for each word.  Figure out the word's meaning based on how it is used in the sentence in Thunder Rose.  You are practicing context clues!)

Social Studies:  Open book quiz Thursday on pages 28-35.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Reading/Language Arts Periods 1 and 2:  Quiz Thursday on Subjects and Predicates and read Thunder Rose

Period 2:  finish Grammar WS

Social Studies Periods 3 and 4:  Open Book Quiz on Lesson 1 pages 29-35 on Thursday.
Period 4: Finish WS 11

Monday, September 30, 2013

Reading:  Quiz Thursday on Subjects and Predicates.  Finish Vocabulary WS for Carrie the Calf.  You must include an example of a context clue from the passage that would help you figure out the meaning of the word.

Social Studies Period 3:  Finish coloring map (many of you are finished or nearly finished) and complete the WS.

Social Studies Period 4:  Finish coloring map
Label the states with the 2-letter abbreviation.
Color each region.
Draw a map key at the bottom of your map to show what each color represents.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Reading:  no homework

Social Studies:  Please make sure that you have all map work completed (pages 29-34)
Period 3:  Label U.S.  map with abbreviations of states.

Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  no homework
Today, we analyzed the elements of a tall tale in small groups (realistic vs. exaggerated details; how would the story change if all of the details were realistic). 

Social Studies:  no homework
We reviewed map work that was completed in groups. 

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Reading:  no homework
Today we read "Punctuation Takes a Vacation."  Students practiced writing a quality response by including text evidence.  This activity was completed in their notebooks. 
Also, students responded to a poem in writing.  (What does the poem bring to mind for you?  Do certain lines remind you of something?)

Social Studies:  Students are completing map work in the text to learn about the U.S. Regions.
Please remember to get your test signed if there is a "star" on the bottom of the page. 

Monday, September 23, 2013

Reading:  Frindle Test has been returned to students for parents' review.  It does not need to be signed.  I will collect the test from students on Tuesday.

Social Studies:  Test has been returned to students for parents' review.  Tests that must be signed have  a "star" marked in the bottom corner; sign and return by Wed.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Frindle test will be returned Monday.  The grade for this test is included in the Reading Average. 
Finish writing the limerick in your notebook for Monday.  Also, spelling test is Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 5. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Homeroom Reminder:  A progress report has been sent home with your child.  Please sign and return it by Tuesday.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 5. 
Choose 10 words (the ones you need to practice) from SWB page 5 and write them 3x each. 
Limerick is due Monday.  Follow the format explained in class.  You may write the limerick in your notebook.  Spelling always counts.

Social Studies:  Students finished quiz and we began to practice finding distance between 2 locations on a map just in case GPS does not work!
No homework

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Create a spelling crossword for words 1-20 from SWB page 5.  Study the example puzzle provided to you and use the graph paper.  Attempt to place as many of the 20 words as possibe into your crossword.

Social Studies:  Students completed a quiz today. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete SWB pages 5 and 6.  Spelling Test will be on Monday on words 1-20 on SWB page 5.  Finish "Write It Down" Sentence Types WS.

Social Studies:  Quiz Wednesday -- study the packet we labeled together in class.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Reading:  Completed Frindle Test today; no homework

Social Studies:  Quiz moved to Wednesday - students have specific papers to review to prepare for the quiz

Friday, September 13, 2013

Reading:  Frindle Test is Monday

Social Studies:  Quiz Tuesday; students were guided to label specific papers to study

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Reading:  Read Frindle and review vocabulary.  Test is Monday.

Social Studies:  Remember, if you scored 80% or lower on the U.S. map quiz, then you will retest tomorrow. 

In addition, study for quiz next Tuesday.  Students were guided to label certain WS that would help them prepare for this quiz. 

Students have been practicing identifying locations on a world map using latitude and longitude.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Reading:  Review Frindle Vocabulary (Refer to page 20 in the text for list of words.  You can also refer to the WS/activity that you completed in class today.  You may also study the definitions on WS page 4.)
Read Frindle.
Finish drawings on the Quick Write/Quick Draw Activity that we worked on together to summarize Homework Help.

Social Studies:  If you scored 80% or lower on the U.S. Map quiz, then you will be retested on Friday.  You can improve.

Also, a quiz will be given next Tuesday.  Study guide was provided.  Be able to identify continents and oceans.  Know how to label cardinal and intermediate directions.  Also, study the completion questions about latitude, longitude, globe, equator and Prime Meridian.  Students were guided/instructed to label the papers that they need to study for this quiz and put them in their green folders.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Reading:  Completed a spelling test; no homework

Social Studies:  Please begin studying for quiz next Tuesday.  Remember to study from the specific worksheets that you labeled "study for quiz"  These WS serve as the study guide.

If you scored 80% or lower on the U.S. Map quiz, you must retest on Friday.  (Be able to identify 20 states.) Study your map that you completed in class along with the map found in the reference section of your textbook.  You can improve!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Tuesday on words 1-20 that are on SWB page 1.  Finish SWB pages 3 and 4

Social Studies:  U.S. Map quiz has been graded and returned.  You will retest on Friday if you scored 80% or lower.  The quiz will be in the same format; be able to identify any 20 states except Alaska and Hawaii. 
 - In class students are practicing using latitude and longitude coordinates. 

Friday, September 6, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Tuesday on words 1-20 that are on SWB page 1.
For homework pick one from the following:
1.  Have your parent give you a spelling test and get it signed.
2.  Choose 10 words from the list on SWB page 1 and write them 3x each in your notebook.

Social Studies:  Students completed the U.S. map quiz. 
Also, students worked on the world map of continents and oceans.

Homeroom:  Monday is Day 4 - Art

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Tuesday; study words 1-20 that can be found on SWB page 1;
Complete GWB pages 1 and 3.  Take your time.  Directions were reviewed in class. 

Social Studies:  U.S. Map quiz Friday; be able to identify any 20 states on the map (except Alaska and Hawaii)

Homeroom Reminder:  Pictures will be taken tomorrow.  Don't forget to bring your envelope.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Reading Periods 1 and 2:  Complete SWB page 2; Spelling Test is Tuesday on words 1-20 from SWB page 1 (you do not have to complete SWB page 1) Visit www.spellingcity.com and search my name to practice the words.

Social Studies Periods 3 and 4:  Students are continuing to work on the world map activity.  U.S. Map Quiz  is Friday.  Be able to correctly identify 20 states (excluding Hawaii and Alaska).  You will be given a list of the states on quiz day so that you spell them correctly. 
Visit www.Ilike2learn.com to play a U.S. map game.

Homeroom:  An Afterschool Program form went home with your child today.  Just a reminder that Picture Day is Friday.  Each student received an order form.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Reading:  no homework; students are practicing identifying elements of plot

Social Studies:  Students are creating world maps that focus on the continents and oceans.
U.S. map quiz is Friday.  Be able to identify the locations of any 20 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).  Visit www.Ilike2learn.com to play a map game.

Homeroom:  Forms were sent home today with your child (Field Trip t-shirt order form and Book Fair Volunteers)

Friday, August 30, 2013

Reading Periods 1 and 2:  Cover book by Tuesday

Social Studies Periods 3 and 4: Cover book by Tuesday
 U.S. map quiz Friday.  Be able to identify any 20 states.  Students will have a list of the states to use during the quiz. 
Check out www.Ilike2learn.com for a U.S. map quiz game

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Reading:  Please bring a cereal box to school.  Students will use the cereal box to complete a variety of activities during class on Friday. 
Each student received a textbook and 2 workbooks.  Please cover the textbook by Tuesday. 

Social Studies:  Finish the U.S. map activity. Please cover the textbook by Tuesday.
Be able to label any 20 states (except Alaska and Hawaii) on the U.S. map for a quiz scheduled for Friday after Labor Day.   Students will be given a list of the states for the quiz so that they are spelled correctly.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Reading Periods 1 and 2:  Finish writing your answers on the coat of arms to tell a little bit about you.  This is the "sloppy copy" that you will use to make the good copy in class.
Note:  Books and WB were not distributed today.  Tomorrow is another day!

Social Studies:  Please cover the textbook by Tuesday.  The U.S. map is not homework.

Homeroom:  Students were reminded to return forms.  Again, thank you for returning them so quickly. 

Enjoy your evening.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Homeroom:  Thank you for sending in the Beginning of Year Forms.  Some forms may have been returned to your child for a signature or to check a box.  Picture Day is Friday, September 6.  An order form was sent home with your child today.  Please do not send in the money before picture day. 

Period 1 Reading:  No homework;  students are completing a baseline assessment to help determine their instructional needs.  Books and workbooks will be issued on Wednesday.
Period 2 Reading:  same as Period 1
Period 3 Social Studies:  No homework; books will be issued on Wednesday
Period 4 Social Studies:  No homework; students were issued their textbooks today; please cover the book by Tuesday.

Enjoy your evening!

Monday, August 26, 2013

Happy First Day of 5th Grade!

Tomorrow, students will be switching classes.  Please return beginning of year forms as soon as possible.  Thank you and enjoy your evening.

Mrs. Malick

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Social Studies:  Students are working together in small groups to learn about the Constitution.  In addition to the text, they have read "The People Who Gave Us the U.S. Constitution."  In class, students have completed a challenging crossword and answered  a variety of questions.   Also, students will be writing a paragraph to explain what they admire most about the people who wrote the Constitution.  They will supply text evidence to support their ideas.

Carnival is Friday!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Social Studies:  Quiz Tuesday on Chapter 13 Lesson 1 WS and Chapter 13 Lesson 2 notes

Friday, May 17, 2013

Social Studies:  Quiz Tuesday - - review Articles of Confederation WS and Ch 13 Lesson 2 notes; we will review Monday

Chapter 13 – Lesson 2

-       Delegates met in Philadelphia to discuss changing the Articles of Confederation so that the United States government could work better for all Americans.

-       55 delegates attended the meeting.  All were white men who owned property.  Most of them had fought beside Washington in the Continental Army.

-       James Madison proposed the Virginia Plan.  He thought that the Articles of Confederation should be thrown out. 

 
 

Virginia Plan

1.               Central government should have 3 branches or parts.

-       Legislative or law-making body, called the Congress

-       Executive

-       Judicial

2.             The number of representatives each state would have in Congress would be based on population. 

 

New Jersey Plan

1.               All states would have the same number of representatives in the Congress.

 

Many Compromises

Compromise – each side gives up something it wants in order to reach an agreement

What was decided:

1.               Three main branches

2.             Congress would have (2) separate houses.

a.     House of Representatives – each state’s representatives would be based on population

b.     Senate – each state would have (2) representatives

3.              People would vote for members of an Electoral College.  The Electoral College would then vote for a President.

4.             Every (5) slaves would be counted as (3).

 

The Constitution of the United States was signed on September 17, 1787.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Reading:  Read Special Effects; finish sequence WS

Social Studies:  no homework

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish GWB page 135

Social Studies:  no homework

Monday, May 13, 2013

Spelling Test Tuesday on words 1-20 and any 2 challenge words from SWB page 57

Social Studies:  no homework

Homeroom Reminder:  Please return Carnival Lunch form.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Homeroom:  Lunch Form was sent home for the carnival that is scheduled for Friday, May 24.    Thank you and happy weekend!

Spelling Test is Tuesday on words 1-20 and any 2 challenge words from SWB page 57.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Grammar Quiz Thursday (see Tuesday's post)

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Quiz Thursday - be able to write principal parts of irregular verbs (you will be able to choose any 5 from the chart shown on GWB page 49); also, study the definitions of troublesome verbs from GWB page 53 - be able to match definition to verb

Spelling Test is Tuesday May 14; begin to study words 1-20 and any 2 challenge words from SWB page 57

We are reading Tuck Everlasting.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Reading:  Reading Test is Thursday.  Spelling test is Friday; study words 1-20 from SWB page 53 and choose 2 challenge words. 
Written work:  Choose the 15 words that are most challenging to you and write them in Build-a-Word style.  Also, complete GWB page 49 (all) and GWB page 50 (1-6).

Social Studies:  Open Book Assessment on Chapter 12 is Thursday.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Reading:  Spelling Test is Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 53 & be able to spell any 2 challenge words. 
Read The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.  Make a chart in your notebook.  Label one column Similarities and the other column Differences.  The assignment is to compare and contrast Leonardo da Vinci and Waterhouse Hawkins.  Things to consider:  Who are they?  Do they have the same jobs?  Were they successful?  Were they respected by others?  When did they live?  Were they concerned about doing a good job - how did they go about their jobs?  Include anything else that you think is important. 
Complete Grammar WS.
Reading Test is probably Thursday.


Homeroom Reminder:  Progress Reports went home today. 

Monday, April 29, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Choose 15 words from SWB page 53 and write them 3x each; complete SWB page 54; complete RWB page 124; spelling test is Friday on words 1-20 and choose any 2 challenge words

Social Studies:  Vocab WS; Chapter 12 Open-Book Assessment Thursday

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Reading:  We are summarizing Leonardo's Horse by identifying main ideas and details. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  spelling test Wed. on words 1-20 from SWB page 49; finish build a word (use the 10 words that you think are the most challenging); finish defining vocabulary from text page 318.

Social Studies:  Read Chapter 12 Lesson 2 as a review

Monday, April 22, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Test on Leonardo's Horse is Tuesday.  Please read selection and study vocabulary.  Attempt to write a sentence for 5 spelling words from SWB page 49 in your notebook.  For example:  (real) Robin eagerly ate lasagna.

Social Studies:  Completed quiz on Declaration of Independence

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Leonardo Test is Tuesday.  Spelling Test on words 1-20 from SWB page 49 is Wednesday.

Social Studies:  Quiz is now Monday.

Remember to bring your lunch for the field trip tomorrow.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Read Leonardo's Horse.  Finish SWB page 49 (Spelling Test is next Wed.)

Social Studies:  Quiz Thursday - study Declaration of Independence WS and vocabulary.  Also, finish word search.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  GWB pages 45(all), 46(1-6), 47(all); RWB page 114; read Leonardo's Horse

Social Studies:  Periods 3 and 4 - quiz Thursday; study WS and vocabulary
Period 3 - make corrections to Compare and Contrast Chart that was reviewed in class

Monday, April 8, 2013

PSSA testing continues through April 15.

Homeroom Reminder:  Please bring something to read to help keep you happily occupied when you finish the PSSA. 

Social Studies:  Expect no homework during the week of PSSA testing.  Activities and WS will be completed during class.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish defining words from text page 290 in your notebook; remember to include part of speech and example of the word written in a sentence. 

Homeroom:  Please review the Field Trip News Packet that has been sent home with your child. 

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  The students have been practicing summarizing a selection.  Also, students learned common persuasive techniques in advertisements. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Reading:  If you were absent, we read What a Great Idea! in groups.  Spelling Test is Thursday on words 1-20 from SWB page 45 and also know how to spell something, everybody and everyone.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Write a paragraph to explain how the King and Becky are alike (minimum of 8 sentences).  Write a second paragraph to explain how the King and Becky are different (minimum of 8 sentences).  Use the information from the chart that we created together in class. 

Spelling Test is Thursday on words 1-20 from SWB page 45 and also be able to spell something, everybody and everyone.  Complete SWB page 46.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  GWB pages 43-44 (follow directions)

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  GWB page 21 (all) and GWB page 42 (sentences 1-8)

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 12 Lesson 1 notes and review WS 64 (Declaration of Independence).
Begin to think about:  What does life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness mean to you?

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Reading:  Wings for the King test is Wednesday. 

Social Studies:  Review WS 64 and the vocabulary notes about the Declaration of Independence. 

Monday, March 18, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Read Wings for the King; test is Wednesday
Period 1:  finish comprehension questions in your notebook (sentences not required)
Period 2:  complete questions 1-5 in your notebook (sentences not required)

Friday, March 15, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 41; finish RWB page 104. (Remember, the passage on RWB page 103 will help you make sense of the sentences on RWB page 104.)

Social Studies:  Read pages 310-317 as a review for material discussed in class.

PTO Gertrude Hawk Spring Fundraiser pick-up will be Wednesday, March 20 from 4:00-8:00.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 41.  Complete SWB pages 43-44 (Periods 1 and 2) 
If you are in Period 1, you may need to fix the spelling crossword.
Period 2:  create a spelling crossword for the 20 words

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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

Period 1 only:  Make a spelling crossword with the 20 spelling words...try!!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Spelling:  Test Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 41; write words 1-20 from SWB page 41 (3x) each; finish SWB page 42; write list one more time in a column and circle the vowels

Tomorrow is  the second day of PSSA Writing.  Students may wear gym clothes.

Monday, March 11, 2013

PSSA Writing Assessment is Tuesday-Thursday.  Students who finish early may sit quietly or read, so please bring books.  Also, you may wear gym clothes on PSSA days. 

Reading:  Midnight Ride of Paul Revere test was returned.  I will collect it tomorrow; no signature is necessary.
Social Studies:  Conflict in the Colonies test was returned.  I will collect it on Friday; no signature is necessary.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  no homework
PSSA Writing will be Tuesday through Thursday next week. 
This week, students have been practicing using quotation marks in dialogue.  They have also been practicing identifying different types of figurative language. 
Today, we outlined important elements for each type of writing (persuasive, informational and narrative). 

Social Studies:  no homework

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Reading:  Complete Personification WS

Social Studies:  Completed a test today

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Today, students completed the test on The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.  Also, students are practicing using quotations in dialogue correctly. 
For homework, finish Verbs WS and GWB pages 39 (all) and 40 (all). 
For GWB page 40, sentences 11-18, choose from the following:  possess, possesses, cradle, cradles, treasure, treasures, lie, lies, frame, frames; use IS or ARE for sentences 12 and 14
Also, sentences 11-18 refer to the portrait of Revere that is on page 231 in your reading book.

Social Studies:  Test Wednesday!

Monday, March 4, 2013

Reading:  Paul Revere Test is Tuesday.  Please read the poem.  Study the vocabulary from the RWB packet and also study the notes.

Social Studies:  Test Wednesday; study notes and vocabulary from Conflict in the Colonies; be able to sort the 13 colonies into New England, Middle and Southern colonies

Friday, March 1, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Habitats Chart is due Monday.  Paul Revere test is Tuesday.  Please read poem and study the story vocabulary.  Also, study the notes.

Social Studies:  Test Wednesday; study notes and vocabulary from Conflict in the Colonies.  Be able to sort 13 colonies into New England, Middle and Southern colonies.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 37 and the words numerator and denominator.  Habitats Chart on the white paper is due Monday.  (Content, spelling and neatness count)

Social Studies:  Review vocabulary from "Conflict in the Colonies," study notes and list of 13 colonies (be able to sort them into New England, Middle and Southern)

5th grade Homework Reward/Mixer is Friday - Students may bring a snack/drink and a game

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Friday. 
Period 1:  Complete Vocab WS and Fact and Opinion WS.
Period 2:  Finish "Habitats" Chart in your notebook.  Refer to the leveled reader to make sure that the information is complete.
Periods 1 and 2 will create a chart on white drawing paper to summarize main ideas.  The work that you did in your notebook is the "rough draft."(I will provide the paper.) Chart is due Monday. 

Social Studies:  We finished reading "Conflict in the Colonies."  Study the vocabulary that is on the last page of this book.  Study the list of colonies so that you know which ones are New England, Middle and Southern.  Review the notes.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 37.  Also, be able to spell numerator and denominator. 
Period 1:  Finish "habitats" chart in your notebook
Period 2:  Complete 2 WS (vocabulary and fact and opinion)

Monday, February 25, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 37.  Also, be able to spell numerator and denominator.  Finish SWB pages 37-38.  Choose 10 words from SWB page 37 and write them 3x each.

Social Studies:  review notes (from Conflict in the Colonies leveled reader) and study list of 13 colonies

Friday, February 22, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Review GWB pages 33-36 for verb quiz on Monday

Social Studies:  Read pages 2-5 again from Conflict in the Colonies.

*Progress Reports have been sent home with your child.  (Some of the grades may have changed since additional grades/assignments may have been entered since the time progress reports were posted.)

Have a pleasant weekend!

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Reading:  Please read Jane Goodall selection and study vocabulary.  Test is Friday.

Social Studies:  no homework

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Read Jane Goodall selection; answer comprehension questions in sentences.  The questions are as follows.
1.  In what way does the author see people and animals as alike?
2.  How do the photos help support Goodall's belief that animals are thinking, feeling individuals?
3.  Is the following statement from the selection a fact or an opinion?  Explain why.  "It's smart to be cautious."
4.  Who is Caitlin Alegre?
5.  Who is Lisa Thomas?

Complete Grammar WS
Sentences 1, 2 and 3:  verb phrase has 2 words
Sentence 4:  verb phrase has 3 words
Sentence 5:  verb phrase has 2 words (tricky adjective in-between the 2 verbs)
Sentence 6:  there are 2 verbs

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete RWB page 84.
Begin to revise essays.  Fix spelling.  Fix boring or repetitive words.  Explain (3) main ideas about your topic.  Each main idea is a paragraph. 

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Please finish comprehension WS that accompany Peter and Eve leveled reader.  Finish informational rough draft.

Happy Weekend!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

I'm sorry that I'm posting this late!!

Reading/Language Arts:  Please finish informational rough draft by Tuesday.  That gives you plenty of time!

Social Studies:  Please finish Jamestown maps at home if you have the necessary supplies. 

Homeroom Reminder:  Tomorrow is DAY 5 again. 
Valentine's Day Party will be held in the afternoon. 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Reading:  no homework
What we have been doing:  Students are writing informational essays.  Also, they have been reading (carefully and thoughtfully) in small groups to improve fluency, identify main ideas and draw conclusions.  They are also practicing writing/identifying similes and metaphors.

Social Studies:  Please make sure that you are finished drawing and coloring the Jamestown map.  You do not need to cut it out. 

Monday, February 11, 2013

Reading:  Students began writing informational essays during class.  There is no written homework this evening. 

Social Studies:  Please finish labeling and coloring Jamestown Map so that you are ready to trace and complete the rest of the activity in class.

Tomorrow, students may wear crazy hats or crazy hair for "Hats off for no bullying."

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling test on words 1-20 from SWB page 33 is Friday.  Organize your essay for Monday by using a prewriting strategy such as a create a concept map and/or make a list.  Be ready to write the essay on Monday.  The prompt is to explain a talent or skill you have or would like to have. Refer to your notes to help you plan your essay.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 33.  Finish SWB page 34 and write 10 words from SWB page 33 that you are learning to spell 3x each.

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 7 worksheets and notes.  An in-class assignment will be given tomorrow.  Students will be able to use notes/text.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 33.  Complete SWB page 33.  Also, select 10 words that you are learning to spell from SWB page 33 and write them 3x each. 
Complete Reading WS (Ten Sentences).  Complete GWB page 32.

Social Studies:  Please review notes and WS from Chapter 7.  In-class graded assignment will be given on Wednesday.  Students will be able to use their notes and textbooks. 

Friday, February 1, 2013

Reading:  Test Monday on The Ch' i-lin Purse - read story and study the vocabulary.  For the vocabulary, review Synonym WS and RWB page 74

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Test on The Ch'i-lin Purse is Monday.  Complete GWB pages 30-31.

Social Studies:  Please finish Chapter 7 Lesson 4 note-taking guide.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Please read the second part of The Ch' i-lin Purse from page 196 to the end of the story; complete RWB page 74 and GWB page 29

Social Studies:  finish WS (Chapter 7 Lesson 4 note-taking guide)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Please read The Ch'i-lin Purse pages 190-196.  Complete RWB pages 69-70; story test is tentatively scheduled for Friday

Social Studies:  Several students need to hand in Lost Colony WS.

Tomorrow is Day 5.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Reading:  Spelling Test Friday

Social Studies:  Lost Colony WS - please turn this in on Friday even though we will not meet for class

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Reading:  Spelling Test Friday; complete SWB pages 31-32
Noun Quiz Thurs. on Plurals and Possessives; finish GWB page 28 (#s 5-8)

Social Studies:  Complete the WS (please hand in to me on Thursday even though we will not have class)

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Reading/Language Arts Period 1:  GWB page 26 (sentences 5 and 6); GWB page 27 (even #s); GWB page 28 (1-4); write 10 spelling words 3x each from SWB page 29 - spelling test is Friday

Reading/Language Arts Period 2:  GWB page 28 (1-4); write 10 spelling words 3x each from SWB page 29 - spelling test is Friday

Monday, January 21, 2013

Reading Period 1:  GWB page 26 (#s 3 and 4); GWB page 27 (1, 3, 5, 7, 9); SWB pages 29-30

Reading Period 2:  SWB pages 29-30 (no grammar homework)

Social Studies:  no homework
We read a play to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and we visited abcnews.com to explore up-to-date information about the Inauguration.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Reading:  Spelling Test Friday (words 1-20 from SWB page 25); Passage to Freedom Test is Friday; complete Grammar WS (use a dictionary to check your work)

Tomorrow is Half-Day Happiness for Students!!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete SWB pages 27-28; spelling test Friday (words 1-20 from SWB page 25);  Read Passage to Freedom; test Friday

Social Studies:  Completed Cause and Effect WS about the Pilgrims; no homework

Have a pleasant evening.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 25; write 10 of the words from this list 3x each (select words that you are learning to spell); complete SWB page 26

Social Studies:  no homework

Friday, January 11, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Benchmark Tests have been returned for your review.  The score is the one on the bottom of the booklet.  (Counted questions 1-32 and Open-Ended Questions A and B - each worth 2 points).  I will collect them from the students on Monday. 
Homework - Please read the directions and complete GWB page 21.

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday (words 1-20 from SWB page 21); Test on Inside Out is Friday (review the vocabulary from your packet or text page 144)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Reading/Spelling:  RWB page 54 (1-10); SWB pages 23-24; Inside Out story test is Friday; spelling test is Friday

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 21; write words 1-20 horizontally and vertically (examples practiced in class); finish vocabulary cards for 7 words from Inside Out; read Inside Out

Monday, January 7, 2013

Reading:  Spelling Test Friday (words 1-20 from SWB page 21)
Complete SWB page 22 and RWB page 53

Social Studies:  no homework - we are analyzing primary sources written by John Smith and comparing/contrasting them to the entertaining Pocahontas movie

Friday, January 4, 2013

Reading:  no homework; we will be reading Inside Out next week
Social Studies:  no homework

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  no homework - continuing with benchmark assessment
Social Studies:  no homework; completed WS 39 together in class and began to read and discuss Chapter 7 Lesson 3; ask your child to find Delaware and Chesapeake Bays on a map

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Students are writing final copies of persuasive letters in class. 

Social Studies:  no homework; students are learning about  Roanoke, Henry Hudson and Jamestown