Friday, December 11, 2009

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

Friday, December 4, 2009

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