Homework:

Spelling: You Pick 3

Reading: 20 min Log and any un-finished center from today

Math: pg 438 #5-20 and pg 439 Set A,B,D,E TEST is tomorrow!!!

Social Studies: Illustrate 2 pictures Pollution/Conservation

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Centers for the Week: (2o min x2 rotation)
Phonics: 101-104
Expository Text: Level reader and double entry
Reading ISAT: Coach Lesson pg 92-93

Monday 1/30/12

Hi! Today the students took part in a really fun Math project. Students worked together to make math shapes for polygons and solids out of marshmallows and toothpicks! We are also reading the novel Because of Winn Dixie in class. This book is read aloud in class, but students are welcomed to re-read the chapters for their reading log.

Homework:
Reading: 20 min Log

Math: ISAT Coach Lesson 8 pages 106-114

Spelling: 4x each

Thursday and Long Weekend Homework 1/26/12

Hi! Sorry for the late post but the school's internet was down this evening. Today we began reading the novel Because of Winn Dixie. We also learned about solid figures in Math.

Homework:

Friday Folder: Please review Math Test and Reading Test, sign and return on Monday

Weekend Packet: Math "Time" Review, Lines, and Re-read the story The Mysterious Giant of Barletta and answer the questions at the end of thestory. We read this story in small groups this week. Students who struggle or would just like to follow along to the story can listen to the story by clicking the link on the right under Listen to Class Read Alouds. (I taught students how to access this today in class).

Enjoy the Weekend!

Wednesday 1/25/12

Hi! Today in reading we worked on learning how to use the index, glossary, table of contents, and fun facts to learn more about a topic. In math we worked on quadrilaterals! In writing we are learning the difference between a narrative and essay writing!

Homework:
Spelling: make sure all You Pick Three is done and study words for test tomorrow

Math: WB 105

Writing: Record conversations you overhear in your family. Record a conversation in which one person claims a big idea and then supports that idea with reasons. You’ll need to prompt people to talk in this way. If you know your father worries about the president’s decision, ask him what his reasons are. Collect several overheard essays!

Reading: 20  min log and finish centers from the week (most students finish their center work ib class throughout the week )

Phonics Center: pg 97-100

Math Center: Time center start and finish (4 different times on conctrustion paper)

Monday 1/23/12

Hi! This week's story is Morning Meals Around the World. This unit in reading students will be reading expository non-fiction. It is really important that students are exposed to a variety genres. Also, in Math we will be working on Geometry!!! I am also excited to inform you that we are starting our Essay unit in writing! At the end of the unit students will write a 5 paragraph personal essay!

Homework:
Spelling: 4 times each


Math: Workbook  page 102


Writing: Observation T-Chart for essay ideas


Reading: 20 min log

Thursday 1/19/12

Hi! Today we worked really hard on elapsed time! Tomorrow is our test for Time in Math. Please make sure to go over your child's math homework for review.

Homework:
Spelling: make sure all You Pick 3 activities are done and study for test

Math: WB 88 and WS

English: pg 91#1-22

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Centers From the Week: For most students this was completed in class throughout the week. However, those who didn't finish would need to complete the finally for homework

-Phonics: pg 93-96
-Brave Harriet: test
-Dogzilla Worksheet

Tuesday 1/17/12

Hi! This week's story is Wilma Unlimited. In Math keep practicing "time" and elapsed time. This is a hard skill that is guarantee to be on ISAT. We also are working on food chains in Science. In writing we are staring our unit on essays. At the end of the unit students will have written a 5 paragraph essay!!!!

Homework:
Spelling: 4 times each

Reading: 20 min log

Math: WB 86

English: pg 90 #1-18

Long Weekend Homework 1/13/12

Great first week back!!!!! Please make sure to check the Friday Folders for important ISAT information regarding the extended response portion. Also, please review test, sign, and return them on Tuesday. Don't forget, NO SCHOOL on Monday! Enjoy the long weekend.

Homework:
English: pg 89 #1-18 

Scholastic News: We read the main article in class today, students need to complete the questions in the back and read the rest of the articles

Math: 2 Worksheets on time

Reading Log: 20 min 

Thursday 1/12/12

Hi! Today we read Dogzilla and worked on analyzing the writer's craft. I encourage you to click on the link to the right, for a Dogzilla presentation. In Math we are working on elapsed time. This is a difficult skill for students. Please work on elapsed time at home by simply asking question like "If we start a movie at 3:45 and it ends at 4:20 how long was the movie?" or "If it's 2:30 now what time will it be in 50 minutes?" The more practice they get with this the better. Thanks!

Homework:
English: pg 88 #1-20

Spelling: Study Words for test

Math: WB 85

Reading: 20 min log

Wednesday 1/11/12

Hi! Today we learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We read the story "Martin's Big Words. We also, worked on telling time to the exact minute.

Homework:

Spelling: Finish You Pick 3

Math: WB 84

Santa Thank You Letters: Final Draft with corrections and color the border for Santa

Reading: 20 min log

Tuesday's Homework 1/10/12

Welcome back!!!!!!!!!! Hope everyone enjoyed there wonderful break! Today, we worked on getting back into routine. We will be reading non-fiction text for the next couple of weeks. ISAT is full of non-fiction text. Also, in math we will be working on time. You can help your child by asking them to read the time or show you what a certain time looks like. All students went home with paper clocks today so they can practice with time. Some language we are using in class is "quarter after ___" or "quarter before __" "half past __"

Homework:
Spelling: You Pick 3

Math: Workbook pg 83

Santa Letters: 2 paragraphs (introduction and thank you for each gift) At least one full page. Santa letters should be about "school Santa gifts"