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Homework for week beginning Monday, May 7th
Homework--ELA Vocab
It's our LAST ELA VOCAB HOMEWORK OF THE YEAR!! Let me hear you say....WOOPWOOP!!! |
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Weather Unit--Helpful Info!
According to my sources, about 50% of the Science EOG questions are on weather. Today, I stumbled upon another teacher's website that has links to Quizlets, etc.--and thought I'd pass it your way. Click the button that reads "Great Weather Resources!!". Explore this website!! There are multiple sites below that can help you as you continue to prepare for the science EOG.
(from previous post) I ran across this teacher's website and it appears to be FULL of information and links related to weather! I have not visited each link, so there may be some older/"dead" links, but the information looks to be incredibly helpful. Other weblinks from earlier in the year have been moved here as well. Please use these to review class materials and supplement your learning! |
American Revolution Notes
Please use the completed organizer below to fill in missing information on your own organizer.
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Science--Numble Jumble
UPDATE: Some students are not spending enough time studying our science vocabulary. Please remind them that this work is important to their understanding of our science content this year.
Science homework will typically consist of studying our Numble Jumble words for the week. Students will have 4 or 5 science words related to that week's science lessons. Students are expected to complete a graphic organizer (called a Frayer Model) on notebook paper for each of that week's words. A photo of the Frayer Model can be found below. Each week, we will have a random 10 word quiz that will be ungraded. We will use our results on these assessments to track personal growth and classroom growth. Please encourage your child to study these words each week. Don't try an conquer all 108 at one time! Instead, choose 10 new words to study each week and progress through the week slowly. It's a marathon, not a sprint! |
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November 20th Update:
Wow! We have been working so hard that I just now realized it's been a while since I've sent an update...I do apologize! Here's what you need to know: Reading--We have been learning more about the Roanoke Colony, Jamestown Colony, and Plymouth Colony. We also discussed the impact that European exploration and settlement had on the American Indians already here. We are moving into our study of the 13 colonies as we prepare for the American Revolution later this quarter. On Monday, I will introduce the 13 Colonies Travel Brochure Project, which includes creating a travel brochure as well as writing a 5-paragraph persuasive essay. Be on the lookout for the project guidelines and example, the project rubric, and other project expectations. The brochure will be due Friday, December 8th--work on the brochure will be done at home and at school. The essay will be due Friday, December 15th--work on the essay will be done ONLY at school. All project information will also be posted on the class website by Monday afternoon. Math--Students should have brought home their math binders, notes, and a study guide for our geometry test on Tuesday. The study guide must be completed and turned in on Tuesday morning. The test will cover properties of quadrilaterals, the quadrilateral hierarchy, coordinate planes, and polygons on the coordinate plane. The students have notes on these topics in their binders and should be reviewing them this weekend. Science--We are learning all about weather! Please remind your student to study a few Numble Jumble words each night in order to improve our weekly NJ results...and, more importantly, to help us prepare for the science EOG (and all future science classes!). |
December 8th Update:
Reading--I cannot wait to read through everyone's Colony Brochure this weekend! As the students left them on my desk this morning, they seemed so proud of the work that had put into these projects. We are making our way down the Road to the (American) Revolution! We will continue to apply reading strategies for informational texts to everything we read about the Revolution. As we approach the new year, we will also analyze the Declaration of Independence as we explore the founding documents for the United States. Math--We are now multiplying decimals using the standard algorithm and will move to dividing decimals with models and the standard algorithm as well. Beginning next week and in January, our math block will consist of stations very similar to literacy stations. With Mrs. Gadziala going on maternity leave, we are putting our Personalized Learning in math (the playlists) on the back burner and are moving to a station-based structure. Same material--same standards--different structure. There will be opportunities for intervention and extension for all kids. Science--Our study of weather continues through the end of the 2nd quarter. There is a lot of information involved with this unit and a great deal of vocabulary. Please make sure that your child is studying science vocabulary each night. Knowing that vocabulary is critical to their success on the science EOG in the spring. There are 108 words--we have covered at least 50 of them through our Numble Jumble (Frayer Model) homework. Students should continue to review that homework/those models as well as study the rest of the words. |
Math
To continue improving your math fact fluency, you should practice multiplication AND division facts each night. Knowing those facts FLUENTLY (in an instant!) will allow your brain to focus on the important work of solving problems and using our math strategies for multi-digit multiplication and division.
Xtramath.org and mobymax.com are excellent sites for nightly fact review!
Xtramath.org and mobymax.com are excellent sites for nightly fact review!
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It has always been my belief that all children can learn. As I’ve gotten older, a few other core beliefs have bubbled up: 1) Children need to believe they can learn and that their brains can grow and are capable of learning new “stuff”. 2) Children need a place to test out ideas, explore new thinking, make mistakes, and build relationships. My job involves facilitating all these things in the classroom. 3) It isn’t all about the test! Do I want students to perform well during testing? Sure, but I am more passionate about making sure they leave my classroom with an excitement for learning, thinking, reading, and seeking new information!
A little about me: I am a second-career teacher, coming to the classroom after five years in local government and twelve years as a busy stay-at-home mom of four kids (whom I affectionately call the Rabblets). This year marks my 8th year teaching, having taught 4th and 5th grades. In my spare time, I love to read, cook, and bake; play the piano; visit the Outer Banks (or pretty much anywhere in NC); and spend time with my family and friends. My husband Mike is a CPA working at Duke University (but, Go PACK!) and we have four terrific kids, Emily, Will, Laura, and John, ranging in age from 22 to 14. We also have a black-and-white cat named Dorothy (she’s kind of a ninja!)!
A little about me: I am a second-career teacher, coming to the classroom after five years in local government and twelve years as a busy stay-at-home mom of four kids (whom I affectionately call the Rabblets). This year marks my 8th year teaching, having taught 4th and 5th grades. In my spare time, I love to read, cook, and bake; play the piano; visit the Outer Banks (or pretty much anywhere in NC); and spend time with my family and friends. My husband Mike is a CPA working at Duke University (but, Go PACK!) and we have four terrific kids, Emily, Will, Laura, and John, ranging in age from 22 to 14. We also have a black-and-white cat named Dorothy (she’s kind of a ninja!)!