Tonight's homework:
- Read 15 minutes
- Grammar p. 41 (Past, Present, Future vern tenses)
- Math Study Link 5.3
Monday, November 16, 2009
We began exploring Microsoft Powerpoint in the computer lab. Students are creating their own book to be presented the first week in December. Ask about the topic they chose!
Tonight's homework:
Tonight's homework:
November 5, 2009
We have had a busy week getting ready for our science displays. The Body System project is due tomorrow. I let students have time on the computers today to print out pictures they may need. Several students completed their research as well as the display board! Excellent.
Homework:
Homework:
- Read 15 minutes
- Study Words on the Vine (aqua, hydro - water)
- Study spelling - the words are on Spelling City as well as their assignment notebooks
- Science - finish materials needed for Body System Display
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Today we wrote some poetry. This free style is called Life Poetry. It does not rhyme but is very descriptive. It is six stanzas long which is a lot for 5th grade. The 5th graders were coming up with some fantastic pieces. We are going to publish them and display the poems for all to admire. I was impressed!
Tonight's homework:
Tonight's homework:
- Read 15 minutes
- Grammar Practice book p 38
- Math Study Link 4.6
- Division test (Unit 4) tomorrow
Monday, November 2, 2009
Tonight's homework:
- Read 15 minutes
- Grammar Practice Book p 37
- Math Study Link 4.5
- Continue getting data for science display
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Assignments were distributed for Body System display. Your child has one of the following systems: Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, or Skeletal System. I have supplied tri-board displays which need to stay at school. All of their drawings, diagrams, data, etc can be stapled in place. The more artistic or colorful, the better the grade. Projects are to be completed by Friday, November 6.
We are still working on our original Halloween books which will be read to a second grade class on Friday.
I am out on Thursday due to a math conference I am teaching.
NO HOMEWORK ... the students were pleased!
We are still working on our original Halloween books which will be read to a second grade class on Friday.
I am out on Thursday due to a math conference I am teaching.
NO HOMEWORK ... the students were pleased!
Monday, October 26, 2009
REMEMBER: Tomorrow is School Picture Day
School uniforms only...nothing fancy, please
Homework:
School uniforms only...nothing fancy, please
Homework:
- Reading - 15 minutes
- Grammar Practice Book - p 33
- Math Study Link 4.2
- Spelling list has been added to Spellingcity.com
Monday, October 19, 2009
Still continuing with Parent conferences this week.
Today we read our original explorer stories to Mrs. Stork's 1st graders
Homework:
Today we read our original explorer stories to Mrs. Stork's 1st graders
Homework:
- Read 15 minutes
- Unit 4 Parent Letter in math - Division
- Social Studies Lesson 2
Friday, October 16, 2009
Have a GREAT weekend! Of course there is no homework, but I want to remind parents of conferences next week if they have not already attended. Also, we have THREE FULL days next week before Fall Break. There are no half days this year!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tonight's homework:
- Read 15 minutes
- Grammar book p. 31
- Study Words on the Vine with flip booklet
- Math - Study Link 3.9
- Soc. Studies - Lesson 3 p. 30 (explorers)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Today we discussed "tesselations" in math. These are repeating patterns of multi-sided shapes. I bet you can find at least one tesselation at your home. Tonight's homework:
- Read 15 minutes
- Language Arts - Grammar page 30
- Math - Study Link 3.8
Monday, October 12, 2009
Happy Columbus Day
Homework for tonight after your big Columbus Day meal:
Homework for tonight after your big Columbus Day meal:
- Read 15 minutes
- Grammar practice page #29
- Math - Study Link 3.6
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Homework for tonight:
- Read 15 minutes (this helps apply toward our Oct. Book-It)
- Study Words on the Vine
- Math - Study Link 3.5
- Study Spelling words
- Grammar Practice book pp 27-28
- Make sure Explorer project is completed to turn in Friday
- RETURN PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE FORM
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Today I sent home the Parent-Teacher letter for conferences. Please check choice 1 and 2 so I can schedule your time quickly. We discussed the digestive body system in science. Other body systems such as circulatory, skeletal, and respiratory will be discussed soon. In math we used compasses for the first time this year and also practiced with protractors to measure angles. Here is the homework for tonight:
- Reading - read 15 minutes (anything)
- Language Arts - Grammar workpage #26 (possessive nouns)
- Math - Study link 3.4
- Soc Studies - study for states and capitals test on Friday (all 50 states)
- Fill out and return Parent-Teacher Conference letter
Explorer Reports
Students have been frantically working on the research for their explorer. All reports are due this Friday. Many have already completed and turned in the final project. On Friday students will be the expert and report out to everyone in the class. We will post our work in the halls for the other 5th graders to see wat we have accomplished. I have been extremely pleased with the dedication many students have shown so far. This is a bright and creative class. All reports will go home before fall break so you can enjoy them as well!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Here is the homework for tonight:
- Read 15 minutes (anything preferred...even soup can labels!)
- Grammar practice book page 22
- Study 25 spelling words
Monday, September 28, 2009
Homework for tonight
- Read anything for 15 minutes (your choice)
- Grammar Practice Book page 21
- Study new list of 25 words in spelling
New Program - SpellingCity.com
Parents;
Here is a cool sight which combines our current spelling words with a variety of games. The 5th graders got a chance to work with this program last week. After playing with the words, many received a better spelling grade! I'm not sure about a connection yet, but it surely cannot hurt. Your 5th grader knows how to find our class list. Let them show you what they can do!
Here is a cool sight which combines our current spelling words with a variety of games. The 5th graders got a chance to work with this program last week. After playing with the words, many received a better spelling grade! I'm not sure about a connection yet, but it surely cannot hurt. Your 5th grader knows how to find our class list. Let them show you what they can do!
Week of September 21-25
This is a review week for our classroom. Every sixth week we look at the prior five weeks and look at what we have learned in reading and grammar. At the end of the week we will take a "benchmark test" which includes everything we have studied since the first week of school.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Mr. Malone will be out in the afternoon due to all 5th grade teacher training on new software. The following is homework for this evening:
- Read 15 minutes (anything student chooses)
- Take home spelling words to study for Friday test
- New Words on the Vine list to study
- Math - Study link 2.4
Friday, September 11, 2009
This Week's Reading Selection - Satchel Paige
Tests
Tests
- Spelling
- Words on the Vine
- Reading
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