Friday, June 6, 2014
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Last Week of School!
It's hard to believe this is the last week for our 5th graders! We hope to make it a special one with a lot of things to look forward to- including the much anticipated 5th grade show! Here is a brief overview of what this week will look like:
Monday:
- 5th Grade Fun Day (team building activities, Subway lunch, choice of 1 of 4 movies)
Tuesday:
- Pool Party at Frontier
Wednesday:
- Final art class (rescheduled from last week)
- 5th grade show performance!
Thursday: (Last day of school for students)
- Clean out desks
- Water safety presentation
- Visit next year's teachers (1st-4th graders)
- End of Year assembly
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Week of May 26, 2014
Math: Tuesday's math will be cancelled due to the Jazz Assembly from 9:15-9:45. Wednesday we will review Unit 8 and on Thursday we will have an open note test, which will conclude our math classes for the year.
Keep, Change, Flip- why it works!
Keep, Change, Flip- why it works!
Writing: Students will select a persuasive essay topic of their choice and write about it using our class example.
PSI PROPOSAL LINK: Click Here! When you are done with your research, fill this form out(Make a copy of it!) , print it, and submit it to Ms. P for approval!
PSI PROPOSAL LINK: Click Here! When you are done with your research, fill this form out(Make a copy of it!) , print it, and submit it to Ms. P for approval!
Reading/Novels: Students will be conducting book talks- their project for May. These will begin on Tuesday! We will conclude novels this week!
Science/Social Studies: We will continue to work through Chapter 17 (people of the west).
Special Events:
- Jazz Assembly Tuesday morning.
- 9:56-11:00 Music Rehearsal on Tuesday
- LMC rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon 1:30-2:00
- Linda & Michael Presentation (Robert Crown) on Thursday at 10:45
- Talent Show Thursday at 2:00
- Field Day Friday morning and music practice Friday afternoon
Friday, May 16, 2014
Week of May 19, 2014
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| We participated in the indoor JDRF Walk on Friday! |
Math: We will only have math on Monday & Wednesday. We will revisit the idea of finding a percent of a number and will continue to apply it to real-world situations with discounts. (8.10, 8.11)
Tutorial Finding Percent of a Number
Percent of a number
IXL discount practice
Writing: We are continuing to work on persuasive writing. In grammar, we are focusing on prepositions.
PSI PROPOSAL LINK: Click Here! When you are done with your research, fill this form out(Make a copy of it!) , print it, and submit it to Ms. P for approval!
PSI PROPOSAL LINK: Click Here! When you are done with your research, fill this form out(Make a copy of it!) , print it, and submit it to Ms. P for approval!
Reading/Novels: PARCC assessment on Monday/Tuesday during this time. Wednesday we will work on Comprehension Toolkit Lesson 19, which focuses on differentiating between interesting and important facts in texts we read. Students will continue to work on their novels with their small groups. 1 activities is due each week, and daily work with thinking tracks are required.
Science/Social Studies: We finished our Energy Unit last week (ask students for their Quick Check quizzes- in their accordions). We will finish off the year with Social Studies Chapter 17, which highlights various people of the west.
Special Events:
- PARCC assessment pilot test
- Camp Edwards- THURSDAY AT 6:45 AM!
- NO SCHOOL FRIDAY for kids- SIP DAY
Friday, May 9, 2014
Week of May 12, 2014
Math: There will be no math on Monday or Thursday (due to Life Begins & Music rehearsal). The rest of the days we will learn to multiply mixed numbers and learn how to find a percentage off original prices (real life application of math!).
Tutorial Finding Percent of a Number
Tutorial % of a Number
http://www.mathsisfun.com/percentage.html
Percent of a number
IXL discount practice
Tutorial Finding Percent of a Number
Tutorial % of a Number
http://www.mathsisfun.com/percentage.html
Percent of a number
IXL discount practice
Writing: Students should be done with their final drafts of their 3rd final piece this year. Please look for a rubric early next week (students self-assessed too!). We will begin to talk about persuasive writing and students will get the opportunity to choose a prompt they are interested in writing.
PSI PROPOSAL LINK: Click Here! When you are done with your research, fill this form out(Make a copy of it!) , print it, and submit it to Ms. P for approval!
PSI PROPOSAL LINK: Click Here! When you are done with your research, fill this form out(Make a copy of it!) , print it, and submit it to Ms. P for approval!
Reading/Novels: We will continue to learn about strategies to help us become stronger readers using various strategies learned through the Comprehension Toolkit. Students will continue their book club work in which they are expected to keep daily notes and reflections and weekly choice projects. Students also hold their own book talk discussion sessions 2x a week. Ask your child to explain what they are doing in class.
**No MAY letter, but there is a project. Remind your child about their Google Presentation on an award winning book.
Science: We will be finishing up our energy unit by learning about light bulbs & the differences between energy efficient bulbs and various wattages.
Special Events:
- Life Begins 10:45-12:15 Monday
- Extra music rehearsal on Thursday at 9:15-10:15
- 1:30-2:00 JDRF Walk on Friday
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Week of May 5, 2014
Math: This week we will learn how to determine fractions of fractions, multiply fractions, and multiply fractions and whole numbers. This covers lessons 8.4-8.7.
Simplify Fractions-6th Grade- T3
Multiply 2 fractions Word Problems
5th Grade- J2- Word Problems
Concept of Multiplying Fractions
Finding Fractions of Fractions
N1 IXL Skill
N6 IXL Skill
Writing: We will begin typing our final drafts of our fictional pieces of writing, as well as revise/edit them. Students will be doing this on GoogleDocs. In grammar, we will learn about adverbs that compare.
Reading/Novels: Using the Comprehension Toolkit, we will continue to learn how to use Fact/Question/Response Charts to make sense of nonfiction they read and pick out the key facts/details. We will also learn how to use an FQR chart when reading historical fiction, using the story "Unbreakable Code" from the Treasures series.
Since we have completed our novels unit, students will now begin a book study based on a novel of their choice. I will present 6 different options, and they can choose their top 3 books to read. I will do a brief book talk on Monday, so students can determine their interest.
May Genre: Students must select award-winning books to read this month. They will then be expected to create a GooglePresentation on it. There will be no monthly letter.
Science: Students will get their Quick Check back from Friday. We will learn more about conductors/insulators and test various materials to see how well they insulate water bottles. Students will then get the opportunity to bring in materials they wish to test and create a bottle they believe will be very well-insulated.
Special Events:
- Sign and return midterms
- Butterbraid pick-ups will be Thursday.
- Additional music rehearsals for the 5th grade show will be Monday 11:15-12:15 and Thursday 1:30-2:15.
- Make-up Odyssey class will be Monday at 2:30
- Poetry sharing with 5th grade, where we wear our Poem T-shirts will be Monday afternoon.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Week of April 28, 2014
Math: Students will get their tests back from Unit 7 & will be expected to correct them and get a parent signature. This week we will begin Unit 8, which will go back to fractions: comparing them, adding/subtracting mixed numbers.
Writing: Students will continue to practice making dialogue meaningful, and correctly punctuating it. Grammar will focus on adverbs. On Friday, we will have a Coding lesson in the LMC, instead of writing.
Reading/Novels: Using the Comprehension Toolkit, we will learn how to use Fact/Question/Response Charts to make sense of nonfiction they read and pick out the key facts/details. We will use National Geographic, Time for Kids, and other nonfiction articles to support our learning this week.
This is our final week of Novels Study with our current group of students. My class will have an end of the unit test.
Poem Pocket T-shirt/Letter due Wednesday!!
Science: Students had a Quick Check(short quiz) last week and will get that back on Monday. We will learn about how heat is transferred through an experiment on Monday and graph the results on Tuesday. On Thursday we will do an experiment on conductors to see which materials are good/bad conductors of heat.
Special Events:
- Midterms will go home on Friday!
- April projects due Wednesday!
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Week of April 21, 2014
Math: We will finish up the remaining lessons from Chapter 7 and review through Wednesday. We will take the Unit test on Thursday/Friday (to allow enough time, if needed). My math class will MAP test on Tuesday at 9:15.
Writing: Students will work on replacing weak verbs with strong verbs to show what their characters do/think. They will also learn how to punctuate/format dialogue and how to use dialogue effectively to show their character's traits. Grammar will focus on using the adjectives good/bad appropriately.
Reading/Novels: Using the Comprehension Toolkit, we will learn how to develop questions to guide our reading and understanding. We will use National Geographic, Time for Kids, and other nonfiction articles to support our learning this week.
This is our 3rd week of novels, in which we switch classes. My group, reading Worth, will read through Ch. 18 this week.
Students must read poetry for the month of April. Here is the letter template. Please also ask your child to see the rubric for their monthly project (Poem Pocket T-shirt)
Science: We will discuss our energy logs, which should have been completed this weekend. We will read Ch 1 and complete notes (they help guide the reading for each chapter). Students will be instructed to take simple notes that will help them study. Students will create energy wheels with 3 examples of each type of energy (8 total forms). We will then discuss energy transfers and go through stations in which students will describe the transfers that take place with various objects.
Special Events:
-MAP TESTING: my math class: Tuesday 9:15
-my reading class: Wednesday 1:30
-Butterbraid order forms due Wednesday!!
-my reading class: Wednesday 1:30
-Butterbraid order forms due Wednesday!!
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Week of April 14, 2014
Math: We will continue to work on Unit 7 using the math workshop model(lessons 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10).
IXL :
A.10- Order Integers,
I. 5 (6th grade)
I. 7 (6th Grade)
5th Grade Skill Q1,
Writing: We are working on Book 3 (the last book for the year) in the WEX program. We will work on creating rising action, replacing adverbs with strong verbs, and using showing details. Grammar will focus on comparing using more/most.
Reading/Novels: Using the Comprehension Toolkit, we will learn about standard and inferential subheads using National Geographic. We will also work on creating our own questions prior to reading, and answering them as we read(this covers lessons 13/14 of Comprehension Toolkit's inferencing lessons).
This is our 2nd week of novels, in which we switch classes. My group, reading Worth, will read through Ch. 13 this week.
Students must read poetry for the month of April. Here is the letter template. Please also ask your child to see the rubric for their monthly project (Poem Pocket T-shirt)
Social Studies/Science: Students will get their Chapter 16 test back on Monday. We will begin our final science unit on Energy. Please ask your child for the family letter for details about what we will be learning. This week we will be identifying examples of stored energy/energy in action (we won't be referring to them as kinetic and potential just yet). Students will be introduced to other categories or subgroups of each.
Energy Template (for Tuesday's lesson. 1 partner make a copy & name it "Energy In Action/Stored- Names". Share it with your partner.)
Special Events:
--Book Fair preview Thursday @11:15
--No school Friday 4/18
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Week of April 7, 2014
Math: We will continue to work on Unit 7 using the math workshop model (consists of 4 stations a day). Math will be cancelled on Wednesday (due to 2 classes visiting Thomas in the AM)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Order of Operations
Order of Operations
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Order of Operations
Order of Operations
IXL : 5th Grade Skill Q1,
Writing: We are working on Book 3 (the last book for the year) in the WEX program. This unit really tries to get students to focus on describing characters in a moment using SHOWING details. Our goal is to work through lesson 6 this week. Grammar will focus on adjectives that compare (-er/-est).
Reading/Novels: Last week, students selected a poem they wanted to analyze independently for an in-class assignment. This week, they will compare/contrast their poem with a partner. Additionally, they will continue to code the text or annotate some classic poems. My reading class/ Ms. Patton's reading class will be cancelled on Weds. due to our visit to Thomas Middle School.
We will also begin a new unit of novels. Students will switch teachers for this. I will be teaching "Worth" a book that ties nicely to what we are learning in Social Studies. We will do vocabulary practice, writing prompts, and frequent comprehension checks.
Students must read poetry for the month of April. Here is the letter template. Please also ask your child to see the rubric for their monthly project (Poem Pocket T-shirt)
Social Studies: We will finish up Chapter 16, review, and have a test on Thursday of this week. The test covers how we acquired the current territories of the United States.
Special Events:
-Visit to Thomas, Wednesday afternoon
-Computer Coding lesson, Thursday 1:30-2:30
-Computer Coding lesson, Thursday 1:30-2:30
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Welcome back from break! Week of March 31, 2014
Math: We will begin Unit 7, which will cover the addition/subtraction of integers & the order of operations (P.E.M.D.A.S). Here are some helpful links that were also provided before break. We will restart Guided Math instruction/change groups based on students' pretest results.
Exponent Games
Order of Operations
Exponent Games
Order of Operations
Writing: Students will get their Response to Fiction essays back on Monday. We will begin Book 3 on Tuesday, which is a unit on writing short fiction. Students will use pictures as inspiration for their characters, and will create stories using mundane situations.
Reading/Novels: We will be using the Comprehension Toolkit to help us analyze poetry and analyze poems by Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson. Students will learn how to annotate the poems and use a sheet to help guide their thinking. We will start novels next week! We will also be reading National Geographic to look for text features and analyze their purpose.
Don't forget the MARCH letter is due tomorrow! (it was optional to turn it in before break)
Students must read poetry for the month of April. Here is the letter template
Social Studies: We will begin Chapter 16 on Manifest Destiny & the gradual movement west. We will also be doing a project to see the difference between the Native American viewpoint/pioneers'.
Special Events:
--Weather simulator Tuesday 10:55-11:20
--Weather simulator Tuesday 10:55-11:20
--Bus Evacuation Wednesday right after lunch
Butter braids! - tasting on Tuesday at 3 pm! Vote for Tournament of Books!
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Week of March 17, 2014
Math: Students will get back their Unit 6 tests and Open Response portion. We will go over everything and make sure all questions are answered. Students will also be taking a Quarter 2 Assessment in the computer lab on Tues/Weds to see how well they have retained concepts we have covered thus far in the school year. We will do some problem solving and preview the concepts for Unit 7. Unit 7 will cover addition/subtraction of integers & the order of operations (P.E.M.D.A.S)
Order of Operations
Order of Operations
Writing: Students will complete the final drafts of their Response to Fiction piece.
Reading/Novels: We will have a dress rehearsal for the Wax Museum on Monday. Be sure students have their buttons prepared by Wednesday! We will finish up the Wax Museum projects, portfolios (which you can look over with your child over Spring Break), and will begin poetry analysis with the comprehension toolkit. We will look at poems by Robert Frost, Carl Sandburg, and Kaye Starbird.
MONTHLY LETTER: MARCH TEMPLATE (Due March 31, or prior to spring break for extra credit)
Social Studies: We will finish learning about the Bill of Rights this week. Students can expect a test on Thursday.
Special Events:
-Wax Museum for Ivy Hill students 2-3:00 on Weds.
-Wax Museum for Ivy Hill students 2-3:00 on Weds.
-Wax Museum for Ivy Hill Families 6:45 Weds. evening.
-Spring break begins at the end of the week!
Friday, March 7, 2014
Week of March 10, 2014
Math: We will wrap up Unit 6 on Monday, review on Tuesday, and have a Chapter test on Wednesday. On Thursday we will have a problem solving challenge, and Friday math is cancelled (assembly).
Order of Operations
Adding Integers
Order of Operations
Adding Integers
Writing: Students will continue to work on their final draft of their Response to Fiction essay. (2 paragraphs describing a main character's traits). We didn't do this this week due to testing, so we will resume this week.
Reading/Novels: We will continue working on the Wax Museum projects during our reading time. This will count as their monthly book report project. Students will also be expected to write a monthly letter about their historical figure. Please sign the sheet with all the information & return signed.
We will be reading mini-books that will support what we are learning in social studies. We will be identifying fact/opinion and doing lessons from the comprehension toolkit. MONTHLY LETTER: MARCH TEMPLATE
Social Studies: We will review for Chapter 14 on Monday & have a test on Tuesday. Students were given a study guide on Friday. We will begin Chapter 15 on the Bill of Rights on Wednesday.
Special Events:
**PE helpers on Tuesday 10:45-11:15
**PE helpers on Tuesday 10:45-11:15
Friday, February 28, 2014
Week of March 3, 2014
Math: We will have math only on Monday/Tuesday of next week. We will be focusing on finding common denominators for addition of fractions.
Writing: Students will continue to work on their final draft of their Response to Fiction essay. (2 paragraphs describing a main character's traits).
Reading/Novels: We will be working on the Wax Museum projects during our reading time, when we are not testing for ISAT. The Wax Museum is where students get the opportunity to read the biography of an influential person in history (no celebrities/sports figures), research them, and then eventually portray that person for the school/parents at the end of March. (March 19th... mark your calendars). This will count as their monthly book report project. Students will also be expected to write a monthly letter about their historical figure.
MONTHLY LETTER: MARCH TEMPLATE
MONTHLY LETTER: MARCH TEMPLATE
Social Studies: We will continue to read Chapter 14 of History. We will be working on a project in which students have to think of an object/item that requires 3 parts to function, similar to the 3 branches of government. Ideas in the past have been very creative- 3 primary colors, 3 vs. 3 soccer game, etc. Please help your child brainstorm!
Special Events:
ISATs: Here is the updated schedule: Please make sure your child gets PLENTY of rest, has a water bottle if they want it, and a healthy snack in between tests. No treats will be provided by teachers.
ISATs: Here is the updated schedule: Please make sure your child gets PLENTY of rest, has a water bottle if they want it, and a healthy snack in between tests. No treats will be provided by teachers.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Week of February 24, 2014
Math: We will be working on 6.5, 6.6, 6.8, 6.9 and problem solving. We will cover topics including sample size, frequency tables, using benchmarks, and finding common denominators.
Writing: We will work on lessons 14, 15 & 16 and a close reading lesson using the book,"The Liberation of Gabriel King". Students will begin working on their final paper for this unit.
Reading/Novels: We will be doing practice extended response writing and comprehension questions. We will also look at a variety of genre passages and focus on comprehension.
**STUDENT LETTERS, NONFICTION NOTES, AND NEWSPAPERS are DUE this week!! **
February Letter: Make a Copy & Title it with Your Name
February Book Report:
Take Notes before making your project: Pre-planning You can either type & share this with me OR print & turn in a hard copy.
Make a Newspaper Using this templateUse This!
Take Notes before making your project: Pre-planning You can either type & share this with me OR print & turn in a hard copy.
Make a Newspaper Using this templateUse This!
Social Studies: We will start Chapter 14 of History Alive on Monday. We will talk about the 3 branches of government and their individual responsibilities. It is a short chapter, and students can expect a text early next week.
Special Events:
- 2nd Grade show 2:30 on Wednesday
- Measurement Day (FRIDAY AFTERNOON!)
- ISATS will be next week, beginning March 3rd.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Week of February 17, 2014
Math: We will be working on Unit 6. Look for a Family Letter in your child's math section to see the key concepts that will be covered. We will aim to complete lessons 6.1, 6.3, 6.4 and problem solving. We will skip around a bit, as we covered a lot of the same information in Unit 5 on data.
Writing: We will work on lessons 12, 13, 14 & a close reading lesson using the book,"The Liberation of Gabriel King". Students will be continuing to use text evidence to show character traits.
Reading/Novels: We will be doing a practice extended response Tuesday/Wednesday. On Thursday & Friday, we will do Comprehension Toolkit lesson 10 which gives students strategies for determining the meaning for unfamiliar words using context clues. Students will practice in pairs & independently. They will also have time to work on their February projects.
Our February Genre is... NON-FICTION! Start looking for non-fiction books that interest you, challenge you, and are grade-level appropriate.
February Letter: Make a Copy & Title it with Your Name
February Book Report:
Take Notes before making your project: Pre-planning You can either type & share this with me OR print & turn in a hard copy.
Make a Newspaper Using this templateUse This!
Take Notes before making your project: Pre-planning You can either type & share this with me OR print & turn in a hard copy.
Make a Newspaper Using this templateUse This!
Science: We will be finishing up our science unit on Watery Earth this week. We will learn about how water is treated before and after it leaves our homes. We will also differentiate between needs/wants. Next week we will go back to History Alive Chapter 14.
Science Links:
Village of Arlington Heights (Where do we get our water?!)
Use the tabs on the right to view the divisions of where we get our water!
***Tour Water Supply Treatment:(Tuesday/Wednesday)***
Water Treatment
Animated Water Cycle
Quiz Game!
Special Events:
- No School Monday!
Friday, February 7, 2014
Week of February 10, 2014
Writing: We will work on lessons 9, 10, 11, and 12 using the book,"The Liberation of Gabriel King". Students will be continuing to use text evidence to show character traits.
Reading/Novels: Students should have finished their novels last week & turned in their final extended response to them. For the next couple weeks we are going to focus on non-fiction texts and responding to them in writing. We will also be using the Comprehension Toolkit lessons that discuss inferencing and differentiating between facts and opinions.
Our February Genre is... NON-FICTION! Start looking for non-fiction books that interest you, challenge you, and are grade-level appropriate.
February Book Report:
Take Notes before making your project: Pre-planning You can either type & share this with me OR print & turn in a hard copy.
Make a Newspaper Using this templateUse This!
Take Notes before making your project: Pre-planning You can either type & share this with me OR print & turn in a hard copy.
Make a Newspaper Using this templateUse This!
Science: Students have a quiz on Monday the 10th going over Chapters 5 & 6. We will learn about water in the air, condensation, evaporations, and the water cycle this week.
OLYMPIC PLANNING: Here
We will be decorating our door & following the Olympic's progress as a school.
OLYMPIC PLANNING: Here
We will be decorating our door & following the Olympic's progress as a school.
Special Events:
**January Stars Lunch celebration on Thursday! **Valentine's Day Party at 2:15 on Friday the 14th. Please remind students to bring their boxes/bags to collect their Valentines!
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