What is happening in room 103?
 

November 23-24, 2015

Thanksgiving is coming!!!! There is only two days of school this week.  See you next Tuesday.  

Science Fair - data charts and conclusions are due December 1. 

Reading - Introduction to "Promises to Keep".  

Writing - Responding to two sources

Math - 

4th - Review for Module 3 test.  

5th - Review for Module 3 test

Please continue to work on division at home for homework!

Science -  Forms of Energy


Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson

4th - None

5th - None

Science - Chapter 4 Lesson 2 P. 118-123

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson




November 16-20 2015

Report Cards went home last Friday.  Please sign and return.

Fall Festival is next Friday!  Volunteers needed!  

Science Night is this Tuesday!  Please come out for fun and learning!!!

Reading - Using text to support opinion body paragraphs 

Writing - Opinion writing - Using two articles

Math - 

4th - Multiplication using the area model

5th - Adding and Subtracting Mixed Number Fractions with unlike denominators 

Please continue to work on division at home for homework!

Science -  Climate and Weather related differences


Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson

4th - Equivalent fractions WS, Division WS, Sprint Lesson 21

5th - Division WS, Equivalent Fractions WS, Sprint Lesson 1

Science - Earth Science Vocabulary Booklet, Study vocabulary words for test next Tuesday!

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson


November 9-13 2015

Report Cards went home on Friday.  Please sign and return.

Reading - Author's Opinion and supporting evidence

Writing - Opinion writing - "Sports in America" article

Math - 

4th -Division with 1 digit divisors - area model

5th - Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators 
Please continue to work on division at home for homework!

Science -  Weather


Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson

4th - Multiplicaiton worksheet, Sprint 19

5th - Multiplication worksheet, Sprint 26

Science - Chapter 4 Lesson 1 What is weather? P. 110-117 #1-11

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson




November 2-6 , 2015

Reading - "Esperanza Rising"  Performance Assessment - 3 paragraph essay

Writing - Annotating (taking notes - summarizing) articles, Planning an informative essay - 4 paragraphs

Math - 

4th - Multi-step word problems and Division with remainders

5th - Division using estimation

Science - Finishing Matter - Starting Earth Science - Weathering and Erosion


Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson
Multiplication facts

4th - Sprint Lesson 7, Multiplication worksheet

5th - Sprint Lesson 15, Examining Digit Values worksheet

Science - Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases P. 173-177 #1-7

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson




October 26-29, 2015

Picture Day - Monday!  Please wear something colorful and bring your best smile!

Book Character Book reports are due on Thursday.  Make sure you wear your costume for the parade!

Reading - "Esperanza Rising"  Performance Assessment - 3 paragraph essay - Revisions and Final Copy

Writing - Annotating (taking notes - summarizing) articles, Planning an informative essay - 4 paragraphs

Math - 

4th -Division with 1 digit divisors - area model

5th - Division with 2 digit divisors - area model 
Module Test on Thursday!

Science -  Physical and Chemical Changes


Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson

4th - Multiplicaiton worksheet, multiplication facts 5 times each

5th - Multiplication worksheet, Expressions worksheet

Science - Chapter 5 Lesson 5 What are physical changes? P. 192-195 #1-5

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson

Book character oral report with costume - Thursday!


October 19-23, 2015

Reading - "Esperanza Rising"  Performance Assessment - 3 paragraph essay

Writing - Annotating (taking notes - summarizing) articles, Planning an informative essay - 4 paragraphs

Math - 

4th - Multi-step word problems and Division with remainders

5th - Division using estimation

Science - Finishing Matter - Starting Earth Science - Weathering and Erosion


Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson
Multiplication facts

4th - Sprint Lesson 7, Multiplication worksheet

5th - Sprint Lesson 15, Examining Digit Values worksheet

Science - Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases P. 173-177 #1-7

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson



October 12-16, 2015

Reading - "Esperanza Rising" chapters 13-14 Character Change - Writing about Characters

Writing - Annotating (taking notes - summarizing) articles, Planning an informative essay - 4 paragraphs

Math - 

4th - Continue Area and Perimeter  

5th - Continue Multiplication / Order of Operations with Parenthesis 

Science - Matter - Separating Mixtures and How stirring, temperature and surface area affect the dissolving of Matter


Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson
3 Minute Math 

Both grade levels need to work on learning their multiplication facts!  We are working on 6s and 7s.  
 
4th - Area and Perimeter worksheet

5th - Sprint 13 Adding Decimals

Science - Chapter 5 Lesson 1 What are solids, liquids and gases?  P. 167 #1-10

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson



October 5-9, 2015

Reading - "Esperanza Rising" chapters 10-12 Interpreting Metaphors, Characters repsonse to a challenge

Writing - Annotating (taking notes - summarizing) articles, Planning an informative essay - 4 paragraphs

Math - 

4th - Area and Perimeter

5th -  Multiplication - whole numbers and decimal numbers

Science - The Properties of Matter

We are starting a new unit on Matter.  All space card work, essential questions, research and projects are due by Friday!

Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson
Mad Minute Multiplication 

Both grade levels need to work on learning their multiplication facts!
 
4th - Sprint 16 A

5th - Spring 12 A

Science - Chapter 2 Lesson 4 P. 65-69 #1-7

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson



September 28 - October 2, 2015

Reading - "Esperanza Rising" chapters 6-9 Comparing Characters, Making Inferences and Context Clues

Writing - Annotating (taking notes - summarizing) articles, Planning an informative essay - 4 paragraphs

Math - 
4th - Converting metric measurements from a larger unit to a smaller unit - 1 kilometer = 1000 meters  

The End of Module 1 test was delayed until Wednesday -  all place value topics - comparing numbers, ordering numbers, expanded form and rounding.

5th -  Multiplying multi-digit numbers and Numerical Expressions 

The End of Module 1 test was delayed until Wednesday -  all place value topics - comparing, ordering, and rounding decimals, expanded form.  

Science - Phases of the Moon, Movements of the Earth - Rotation/Revolution

This will be the last week we will be studying space topics.  


Home Learning 

Math - Both -
iReady 1 lesson
Multiplication facts - 6s 5 times
Both grade levels need to work on learning their multiplication facts!
 
4th - Envisions lesson 3-5 P. 78-79 #1-36  Rounding Whole Numbers

5th - Envisions Lesson 2-6 P. 46-47 #1-32 Adding Decimals

Science - Chapter 2 Lesson 3 P. 58-63 #1-8 Outer Planets

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading

Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson


September 21-25, 2015
International Day of Peace - Monday!  Please wear white or a peace sign t-shirt.

Reading - "Esperanza Rising" chapters 3-5 - Setting, Comparing Characters, and Making Inferences.

Writing - Baseline Opinion Writing Essay

Math - 
4th - Addition and Subtraction including multi-step word problems.  There will be an End of Module Test on Friday covering all place value topics - comparing numbers, ordering numbers, expanded form and rounding.

5th - Multiply and Divide Decimals.  There will be an End of Module Test on Friday covering all Decimal place value - comparing, ordering, and rounding decimals, expanded form.  

Science - The Solar System - Inner and Outer Planets
Students will compare and contrast the common characteristics of the planets.  

Social Studies - International Day of Peace celebration

Home Learning 

Math - Both - iReady 1 lesson, Sprint worksheet, 
4th - Envisions lesson 3-4 P. 74-76 #1-20 and 25-36 
Do not do #21-24
5th - envisions lesson 2-2 P. 34-35 #1-29

Science - Chapter 2 Lesson 2 P. 51-57 #1-9

Reading - 30 minutes per night Mon-Fri, 1/2 page summary of reading
Achieve 3000 - 1 lesson


September 14-18, 2015

International Day of Peace is this Friday.  Please wear white or a peace sign t-shirt.  

We are diligently working on our work plans each week.  Please keep an eye on them.  You should see work being completed and checked off daily.  The students are also writing a reflection of their day daily.  This is a great way to start a conversation about how their day went and any goals they have for the next day!  

Reading - "Esperanza Rising" chapters 1-4 - Setting, Comparing Characters, and Making Inferences.  

Writing - Using transitions, How to organize writing using a graphic organizer

Math -
4th - Rounding Numbers and Place Value - using tape diagrams for Multi-step addition and subtraction problems

5th - Rounding Decimal Numbers, Adding, Subtracting and Multiplying Decimal Numbers

Science - Objects in Space, Planets in our Solar System

Social Studies - Peace Education - International Day of Peace

Home Learning - 

Reading -Read 30 minutes each night Monday -Friday - Fill out your book log!  Write a 1/2 page summary.  

Math -
4th - Envisions p. 70-72 #1-26 Comparing Numbers, iReady – 1 lesson, Sprint – 8 finding the midpoint
5th - Envisions lesson 1-5 p. 16-17 #1-19 Comparing and Ordering Decimals, iReady – 1 lesson, Sprint 5 – multiplying by 10

Science - Science Book Chapter 2 Lesson 1 What is a galaxy?  P. 46-49 #1-6

September 8-11, 2015

Reading - Close reading and annotating for main idea including writing summaries  

Math - Both grades are working on place value.
4th - Whole number place value to the millions
5th - Whole number and decimal place value from the millions to the thousandths 

Science - Space including the Galaxy, stars, phases of the moon, and the planets

Cultural - Human Rights

Home Learning:

Reading - Read 30 minutes each night Monday -Friday.  Write a 1/2 page summary of your reading. 
            
Math - 4th - 1 iReady lesson, Sprint 5 worksheet, Envisions lesson 3-2 p. 68-69 #1-32
                        5th - 1 iReady lesson, Sprint 5 worksheet, Envisions lesson 1-1 Practice and Reteach worksheets

Science - Lesson 2 p. 14-21 #1-15 How do scientists collect and interpret data?