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LA: We had a great time continuing to explore the literary terms in The Sign Of The Beaver novel study we are doing in class. Students are doing a fantastic job recognizing those elements quickly! We also completed the graphic organizer for chapters 8-10 together as well as the vocabulary for chapters 5-10.
HW: Comprehension check over chapters 5-10 will be given tomorrow. Finish putting in literary elements into packet if not completed in class today.
Math: Today was the unit 11 test.
HW: None
Health: Today we talked/reviewed about ways to say no and what that might look like to others.
HW: # 5 from the lesson check up needs to be completed. The list of ways to say no must have 10 examples and the list about why drug users are not cool must have 5 examples. Students also had vocabulary words to define.
Don't forget: Tomorrow is PBA Day! Sleep in, we'll see you at 10:10.
Special thanks to all those that donated items to the Cinco De Mayo Teacher Appreciation lunch toady...it was delicious!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Smell Of Our Room Has Never Been Better...
Thank you so much for kicking off Teacher/Staff Appreciate week with a bang. The beautiful flowers sure made me smile and were a joy to look at all day long!
LA: Today was a novel study filled morning. Together, we read through chapters 5-7. Students did a fantastic job working with partners in finding examples of literary elements. We went over them whole group just to make sure we were all on the same page. We also took time to write a letter to either Ben or Matt's family, using Matt's perspective.
HW: Read chapters 8-10 and look for literary terms (Hint: Chapter 8-1 simile, 1 metaphor--Chapter 9-2 tones, 1 imagery--Chapter 10-2 imagery, 1 tone) The next Comprehension check will be given Wednesday in class. This will cover chapters 5-10.
Math: Today we spent our day reviewing for tomorrow's unit 11 test. It seems like adding and subtracting negative numbers might still be giving some of us issues...please review them tonight.
HW: Prepare for tomorrow's test...using your practice test is a great resource!
Health: Today, partners read about illegal drugs. This was a great review from our DARE program earlier this year.
HW: Chapter 6, lesson 3 check up, 1-4 is due tomorrow, written in cursive and complete sentences.
Don't forget:
Wednesday is our last PBA day! Sleep in!
LA: Today was a novel study filled morning. Together, we read through chapters 5-7. Students did a fantastic job working with partners in finding examples of literary elements. We went over them whole group just to make sure we were all on the same page. We also took time to write a letter to either Ben or Matt's family, using Matt's perspective.
HW: Read chapters 8-10 and look for literary terms (Hint: Chapter 8-1 simile, 1 metaphor--Chapter 9-2 tones, 1 imagery--Chapter 10-2 imagery, 1 tone) The next Comprehension check will be given Wednesday in class. This will cover chapters 5-10.
Math: Today we spent our day reviewing for tomorrow's unit 11 test. It seems like adding and subtracting negative numbers might still be giving some of us issues...please review them tonight.
HW: Prepare for tomorrow's test...using your practice test is a great resource!
Health: Today, partners read about illegal drugs. This was a great review from our DARE program earlier this year.
HW: Chapter 6, lesson 3 check up, 1-4 is due tomorrow, written in cursive and complete sentences.
Don't forget:
Wednesday is our last PBA day! Sleep in!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Hip, Hip, Hooray, We Sent The ISTEP+ Books Away!
Wow! What a hard-working, test intensive week...and we survived! I'm very proud of all the students and watching them put forth their personal best on each test! It's a good feeling to be done for the year!
LA: We were in LA groups all day because of our last ISTEP+ tests. We had one this morning, one during our usual math time and one again this afternoon. We also completed another graphic organizer for our novel study, The Sign Of The Beaver, for chapters 3 & 4. In addition, we started to explore some of the vocabulary words that we are going to be learning about.
HW: There is a comprehension check (quiz) over chapters 1-4 for our novel study due tomorrow. Also-the literary terms are due tomorrow...please note...all spaces on the literary form charts WILL NOT be filled up until we reach the end of the novel. Please don't stress!
No Math or Health today.
Don't forget your $1.00 and gum tomorrow--all donations will go towards the Silver Mile.
Welcome to the 11 ducklings that are now living in the court yard! They are so fun to watch waddling around.
LA: We were in LA groups all day because of our last ISTEP+ tests. We had one this morning, one during our usual math time and one again this afternoon. We also completed another graphic organizer for our novel study, The Sign Of The Beaver, for chapters 3 & 4. In addition, we started to explore some of the vocabulary words that we are going to be learning about.
HW: There is a comprehension check (quiz) over chapters 1-4 for our novel study due tomorrow. Also-the literary terms are due tomorrow...please note...all spaces on the literary form charts WILL NOT be filled up until we reach the end of the novel. Please don't stress!
No Math or Health today.
Don't forget your $1.00 and gum tomorrow--all donations will go towards the Silver Mile.
Welcome to the 11 ducklings that are now living in the court yard! They are so fun to watch waddling around.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
What A Wednesday!
Wow! Just when we thought the clouds would break, we were inside again! Bummer!
LA: Today we took our last English/LA ISTEP+ test. This was another long one. We just have one more day of testing and we are done with ISTEP+ for the year. Hooray! We also had reading buddies and worked in our novel study today. As a group, we were able to read chapters 3 &4, go over literary terms and also fill in our comprehension chart for chapters 1 & 2. Literary terms are due on Friday, class time was given to get these done.
HW: One more night of going to bed in plenty of time and eating a healthy breakfast. We have three more tests tomorrow.
Math: Today we spent the day continuing to go over volume of various geometric shapes.
HW: Math boxes 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5. Most students completed this in the 35 minutes given in class.
Health: No health today due to Art Smart. Special thanks to Mrs. Demel for presenting "Girl Before A Mirror" by Pablo Picasso, the self portraits look awesome. Thanks to our helpers, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Meyer, & Mrs. Iapalucci.
HW: Ms. Grannan's class has a quiz on chapter 6, lessons 1 & 2 on Friday.
Don't forget:
We will be in LA groups all day tomorrow due to ISTEP+ testing.
LA: Today we took our last English/LA ISTEP+ test. This was another long one. We just have one more day of testing and we are done with ISTEP+ for the year. Hooray! We also had reading buddies and worked in our novel study today. As a group, we were able to read chapters 3 &4, go over literary terms and also fill in our comprehension chart for chapters 1 & 2. Literary terms are due on Friday, class time was given to get these done.
HW: One more night of going to bed in plenty of time and eating a healthy breakfast. We have three more tests tomorrow.
Math: Today we spent the day continuing to go over volume of various geometric shapes.
HW: Math boxes 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5. Most students completed this in the 35 minutes given in class.
Health: No health today due to Art Smart. Special thanks to Mrs. Demel for presenting "Girl Before A Mirror" by Pablo Picasso, the self portraits look awesome. Thanks to our helpers, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Meyer, & Mrs. Iapalucci.
HW: Ms. Grannan's class has a quiz on chapter 6, lessons 1 & 2 on Friday.
Don't forget:
We will be in LA groups all day tomorrow due to ISTEP+ testing.
Monday, April 27, 2009
ISTEP+-Here We Go Again!
Another fun filled day!
LA: It was an odd sort of day with ISTEP+ testing back again. We had three tests today, all about Math. The students seemed MUCH more at ease this round, thankfully! We also started our novel study today, The Sign of the Beaver. We had a great time reading the first two chapters, highlighting our books (that's right, highlighting right on the pages...with permission, even!) and searching for examples of all sorts of literary elements. We discussed and found examples of things like similes, metaphors, colloquialism, imagery, suspense, tone, and flashbacks! Who knew there was so much to take note of in 2 short chapters! Wow! It is expected that your child has this book with them everyday until we are finished.
HW: Rest up for ISTEP+ testing tomorrow...just one test on Tuesday. Also-finish writing literary examples on the charts for our novel study. The final novel study packet and tic-tac-toe items are all due on May 15th. While ample class time will be given to accomplish these tasks, some work may have to be brought home to complete.
Math: No math today due to ISTEP+ testing-see you tomorrow.
Health: Welcome Ms. Grannan's Class, it's good to have you back! Today, we jumped right into chapter 6, lesson 1. We talked a lot about the differences between prescription and over the counter drugs. We also discussed in detail why it's important to take your own prescriptions, not those of family members or friends.
HW: Finish chapter 6, lesson check up 1-4. These answers must be written in cursive and be in complete sentences. (Most students finished this in class!)
Don't forget:
ISTEP+ will be given every day until Thursday. It's very important that if you child is healthy, they are at school. This will reduce the stress of having to reschedule make ups and taking your child out of class at a later date.
LA: It was an odd sort of day with ISTEP+ testing back again. We had three tests today, all about Math. The students seemed MUCH more at ease this round, thankfully! We also started our novel study today, The Sign of the Beaver. We had a great time reading the first two chapters, highlighting our books (that's right, highlighting right on the pages...with permission, even!) and searching for examples of all sorts of literary elements. We discussed and found examples of things like similes, metaphors, colloquialism, imagery, suspense, tone, and flashbacks! Who knew there was so much to take note of in 2 short chapters! Wow! It is expected that your child has this book with them everyday until we are finished.
HW: Rest up for ISTEP+ testing tomorrow...just one test on Tuesday. Also-finish writing literary examples on the charts for our novel study. The final novel study packet and tic-tac-toe items are all due on May 15th. While ample class time will be given to accomplish these tasks, some work may have to be brought home to complete.
Math: No math today due to ISTEP+ testing-see you tomorrow.
Health: Welcome Ms. Grannan's Class, it's good to have you back! Today, we jumped right into chapter 6, lesson 1. We talked a lot about the differences between prescription and over the counter drugs. We also discussed in detail why it's important to take your own prescriptions, not those of family members or friends.
HW: Finish chapter 6, lesson check up 1-4. These answers must be written in cursive and be in complete sentences. (Most students finished this in class!)
Don't forget:
ISTEP+ will be given every day until Thursday. It's very important that if you child is healthy, they are at school. This will reduce the stress of having to reschedule make ups and taking your child out of class at a later date.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Is The Weather Here To Stay This Time???
We sure hope so!
LA: Way to go reading buddies. You did a FANTASTIC job at the play last night. I'm very proud of all of you! Today was a quick morning, but a lot got accomplished. We had our next set of words in Vocabulary Vine, worked through a practice page about ways to spell the /el/ sound and also worked through another grammar page, following more rules on better, best, worse and worst.
HW: Vocabulary Vine quiz tomorrow, spelling test and other assessments as usual tomorrow and don't forget fluency and flow is also due.
Math: We completed some explorations today. We were able to construct a cylinder, a cube and a pyramid. This really helped the visual group see just where each face, edge, base and vertex were.
HW: None-note, we will not be having math tomorrow or Monday.
Health: Today we had a competitive game of Review Jeopardy! I was very impressed by how ready all the students seem for tomorrow's test.
HW: Study for the chapter 5 text which will be given tomorrow.
Don't forget: ISTEP+ will be given Monday through Thursday of next week! If you know your child is going to be gone any part of any day, please let me know as soon as possible. Our make up time window is tight with the other testing and end of the year coming quickly.
LA: Way to go reading buddies. You did a FANTASTIC job at the play last night. I'm very proud of all of you! Today was a quick morning, but a lot got accomplished. We had our next set of words in Vocabulary Vine, worked through a practice page about ways to spell the /el/ sound and also worked through another grammar page, following more rules on better, best, worse and worst.
HW: Vocabulary Vine quiz tomorrow, spelling test and other assessments as usual tomorrow and don't forget fluency and flow is also due.
Math: We completed some explorations today. We were able to construct a cylinder, a cube and a pyramid. This really helped the visual group see just where each face, edge, base and vertex were.
HW: None-note, we will not be having math tomorrow or Monday.
Health: Today we had a competitive game of Review Jeopardy! I was very impressed by how ready all the students seem for tomorrow's test.
HW: Study for the chapter 5 text which will be given tomorrow.
Don't forget: ISTEP+ will be given Monday through Thursday of next week! If you know your child is going to be gone any part of any day, please let me know as soon as possible. Our make up time window is tight with the other testing and end of the year coming quickly.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Finally...Outdoor Recess! Yahoo!
It was nice to see the playground again today, after two rainy days and indoor recess. It always feels good to get out and run around!
LA: We had MAP Reading testing first thing this morning. We also had our dress rehearsal for our play that will be performed tonight at 6:00. We learned more about context clues and more on figurative language as well as sharing more in our read aloud. Be sure to check out your child's published books...they came in and look fantastic!
HW: Fluency and flow is due Friday. Don't forget cast members: You should be here at 5:30 tonight and down in room 5, next to Mrs. McGann's room!
Math: We started unit 11 today. It's all about geometric solids, volume and capacity. It was fun to jog our memories and rediscover geometric solids and their attributes.
HW: Math box 11.1, 11.2 and study link 11.2
Content: Welcome Mr. Lovett. It was great to have our "PHM Energy Man" come visit and talk to us about how to save electricity and where it all comes from. Check out the cool light bulbs he gave us!
HW: Mrs. Suddarth's class, don't forget the chapter 5 test is on Friday.
LA: We had MAP Reading testing first thing this morning. We also had our dress rehearsal for our play that will be performed tonight at 6:00. We learned more about context clues and more on figurative language as well as sharing more in our read aloud. Be sure to check out your child's published books...they came in and look fantastic!
HW: Fluency and flow is due Friday. Don't forget cast members: You should be here at 5:30 tonight and down in room 5, next to Mrs. McGann's room!
Math: We started unit 11 today. It's all about geometric solids, volume and capacity. It was fun to jog our memories and rediscover geometric solids and their attributes.
HW: Math box 11.1, 11.2 and study link 11.2
Content: Welcome Mr. Lovett. It was great to have our "PHM Energy Man" come visit and talk to us about how to save electricity and where it all comes from. Check out the cool light bulbs he gave us!
HW: Mrs. Suddarth's class, don't forget the chapter 5 test is on Friday.
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