December 11

Reading
· Shooting the Moon (FINISHED)
Narrative Elements (genre, setting, etc.)
Story Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice
Oral Reading
Elements of the Story
Story Test
· Literature Circle Jobs
COMPLETED BY MONDAY

Writing
· Classroom Instruction
Addressing a Prompt
· I/E
Middles: Figurative Language, Word Choice, Details
· Spelling / Word Study
Word Test
Proofreading


Everyday Math
· 5.1 Fraction Review
· 5.2 Mixed Numbers
· 5.3 Comparing and Ordering Fractions
· 5.4 Two Rules for Finding Equivalent Fractions
· 5.5 Fractions and Decimals: Part 1
· Long Division Practice
· Math Boxes
· Mental Math Practice

Social Studies
· Time for Kids
· Asian Explorers
· African Kingdoms

Science
· How Ecosystems Change

UPCOMING EVENTS:

December 18 (THURS) Scotty’s Skate Castle 12:45-2:30
December 17 (FRI) Christmas Program 9:00 am and 1:00 pm
December 19-Jan 3 Christmas Break

November 20

Reading
· Shooting the Moon
Narrative Elements (genre, setting, etc.)
Story Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice
Oral Reading
Elements of the Story
Story Test
· Literature Circle Jobs
Historical Fiction

Writing
· Classroom Instruction
Middles: Figurative Language, Word Choice, Details
· I/E
Conclusions
· Spelling / Word Study
Word Test
Proofreading


Everyday Math
· 4.5 Division with Decimals
· 4.6 Interpreting the Remainder
· 4.7 Skills Review
· 4.8 Unit 4 Assessment
· Long Division Practice
· Math Boxes
· Mental Math Practice

Social Studies
· Time for Kids
· Kinder Buddies

Science
· Biomes
Computer Lab-Powerpoint

UPCOMING EVENTS:

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL

November 13, 2009

Reading
· Love, Stargirl (FINALLY FINISHED!)
Narrative Elements (genre, setting, etc.)
Story Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice
Oral Reading
Elements of the Story
Story Test
· Literature Circle Jobs
NEW BOOKS ASSIGNED

Writing
· Classroom Instruction
Middles: Figurative Language, Word Choice, Details
· I/E
Conclusions
· Spelling / Word Study
Word Test
Proofreading


Everyday Math
· Unit 3 Assessment
· 4.1 Division Facts/Extensions
· 4.2 Long Division
· 4.3 American Tour: Map Scales
· 4.4 Long Division
· 4.5 Division with Decimals
· Math Boxes
· Mental Math Practice

Social Studies
· Native Americans of North America
West, Southwest, Plains, Eastern Woodlands
· Time for Kids

Science
· Biomes
Computer Lab


UPCOMING EVENTS:

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL

October 23

Reading
· Love, Stargirl
Narrative Elements (genre, setting, etc.)
Story Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice
Oral Reading
Elements of the Story
Story Test
· Literature Circle Jobs (new)

Writing
· Classroom Instruction
Introductions
· I/E
Vivid Verb Choice
· Spelling / Word Study
Word Test
Proofreading


Everyday Math
· 3.4 Using a Protractor
· 3.5 Using a Compass
· 3.6 Congruent Triangles
· 3.7 Properties of Polygons
· 3.8 Regular Tessellations
· Math Boxes
· Mental Math Practice

Social Studies
· Native Americans of North America
West, Southwest, Plains, Eastern Woodlands


Science
· Cycles of Life
Water, Nitrogen, Carbon

UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 30 End of First Quarter
November 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences Early Release
November 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences NO SCHOOL
November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL

October 16

Reading
· Love, Stargirl
Narrative Elements (genre, setting, etc.)
Story Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice
Oral Reading
Elements of the Story
Story Test
· Literature Circle Jobs

Writing
· Classroom Instruction
Introductions
· I/E
Vivid Verb Choice
· Spelling / Word Study
Word Test
Proofreading

Everyday Math
· 3.2 American Tour (chars, diagrams)
· 3.3 Exploring Angle Measures
· 3.4 Using a Protractor
· Math Boxes
· Mental Math Practice

Social Studies
· Early North American Empires
Maya, Aztec, Anasazi, Mound Builders


Science
· Living Things and Their Environments
How Populations Survive
· Animal Brochures


UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 30 End of First Quarter

October 9, 2009

Reading
· Love, Stargirl
Narrative Elements (genre, setting, etc.)
Story Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice
Oral Reading
Elements of the Story
Story Test
· Literature Circle Jobs

Writing
· Classroom Instruction
Vivid Verb Choice
· I/E
Paragraph Formation
Topic Sentence
Supporting Details
Concluding Sentence
Indentation
· Spelling / Word Study
Word Test
Proofreading


Everyday Math
· 2.10 Millions, Billions, Trillions
· 2.11 Unit 2 Assessment
· 3.1 American Tour (charts, diagrams)
· 3.2 American Tour (chars, diagrams)
· Math Boxes
· Mental Math Practice

Social Studies
· Early North American Empires
Maya, Aztec, Anasazi, Mound Builders


Science
· Living Things and Their Environments
How Populations Survive
· Animal Brochures


UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 12 NO SCHOOL Teacher Inservice Day
October 15 Picture Day
October 30 End of First Quarter

October 2, 2009

Reading
· Love, Stargirl
Narrative Elements (genre, setting, etc.)
Story Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice
Oral Reading
Elements of the Story
Story Test
· Literature Circle Jobs

Writing
· Classroom Instruction
Vivid Verb Choice
· I/E
Paragraph Formation
Topic Sentence
Supporting Details
Concluding Sentence
Indentation
· Spelling / Word Study
Word Test
Proofreading


Everyday Math
· 2.5 Estimation (Reaction Time)
· 2.6 Chance Events (probability meter)
· 2.7 Estimating Products (magnitude estimates)
· 2.8 Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Decimals
· 2.9 Double Digit Multiplication
· 2.10 Millions, Billions, Trillions
· Math Boxes
· Mental Math Practice

Social Studies
· Aztecs
· D.A.R.E.

Science
· Living Things and Their Environments
Interactions of Living Things
Food Chains/Webs
Food Pyramids
How Populations Survive


UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 8 Donuts for Dudes 7:15a.m.
October 12 NO SCHOOL Teacher Inservice Day
October 15 Picture Day
October 30 End of First Quarter