Monday, November 27, 2017

Nov. 27-Dec. 1

 It was a nice little break to reflect on things you are thankful for, and I am so thankful for such a sweet, kind class this year.  I hope enjoyed your break.

What's Coming Up Next Week?
ü  After our half days being cancelled, if you feel the need for a parent/teacher conference please email me.
ü  IOWA – Tuesday November 28- Thursday November 30

Math: Dividing Fractions and Whole numbers: (Keep, Change Flip) Ask your child these two questions: 1) What does it mean to divide a fraction by a whole number? 2) What does it mean to divide a whole number by a fraction?
Problem Solving Quiz on Friday

Reading:  We will be starting our unit on poetry. We will learn about the elements and purpose of different forms of poetry.
ELA: Commas as interrupters
Spelling and Quizlet Quizlet Week 11
Regular https://quizlet.com/_2pci7u
ESL https://quizlet.com/_41w0j6

Science: We will begin our unit on forms of energy beginning with mechanical, potential, and kinetic energy this week. Studyjams.com has awesome videos that your child can watch to help review, and as always the science journal has everything they need! 
REMEMBER!!! Energy doesn't go anywhere...it just takes different forms! ALSO Energy is never created nor destroyed, it is only transferred or changed from one from to another.


Social Studies: Review for Revolutionary War Unit test on Thursday: the students will receive a study guide on Monday to help them prepare for the test. 

Friday, November 10, 2017

November 13-17

What's Coming Up Next Week?
ü  After our half days being cancelled, if you feel the need for a parent/teacher conference please email me.
ü  IOWA – Tuesday November 28- Thursday November 30

Math: Addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators (LCM and GCF) TEST ON MONDAY- Go Math lessons 5.3, 5.6, and 5.7
è Starting on Tuesday we will begin multiplying fractions
Problem Solving Quiz on Friday

Reading:  Historical Fiction Book Clubs this week. We begin our book club project, and  they will be due on FRIDAY. This is a very short turn around, make sure your bookmark is complete and comprehensive. 
Book Club Project- every student will create a double historical fiction timeline. The timeline will be comparing both the events in their novel and events that occurred in history. CREATIVITY IS PART OF THE RUBRIC.
ELA: Appositives and commas
Spelling and Quizlet Week 10

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

October 6-10

What's Coming Up Next Week?

ü  After our half days being cancelled, if you feel the need for a parent/teacher conference please email me.
ü  Report cards go home in Tuesday folder this week

Math:
Addition and subtraction of fractions with different denominators. Here are some great videos for review of that objective:
Visual Model of Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Math Antics
Math Test on Monday November 13th

English/Language Arts/Reading:
Historical fiction during the Revolutionary War book clubs. We will be learning about author’s purpose.
Language Arts: compound sentences; conjuctions
Spelling and Quizlet Week 9

Science:  Natural Resources
·                     -       renewable vs. nonrenewable resources (alternative energy)
·                     -       how those resources are used by people today
·                     -       creation and use of fossil fuels
·                     -       solar and wind energy

Science Study Jams  *Scroll to the Energy, Light, and Sound section.  Watch these 3: Fossil Fuels, Natural Resources, Renewable Fuels.


Social Studies:
 Causes and events leading up to the Revolutionary War