Language Arts
1. We had 50 minutes of class time to continue researching support for our Argument Paragraph claims. Most students finished in class, but if you did not finish, the Research Notes are HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 12/2/13.
2. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
3. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH:
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Social Studies
1. No homework :)
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING BREAK!
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
Monday 11/25/13 - Homework
Language Arts
1. Spelling was due today and we took our tests.
2. We also worked on researching support for our Argument Paragraph claims. We will continue to research tomorrow in class. THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK!! :)
3. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. We took our Chapter 4 Test in class today. The review was also due along with a parent signature.
2. No homework :)
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
1. Spelling was due today and we took our tests.
2. We also worked on researching support for our Argument Paragraph claims. We will continue to research tomorrow in class. THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK!! :)
3. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. We took our Chapter 4 Test in class today. The review was also due along with a parent signature.
2. No homework :)
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Friday, 11/22/13 Homework
Language Arts
1. Adjective Quizzes were returned.
2. Your debatable claim was turned in today for Ms. Leach to revise over the weekend. It will be returned to you on Monday with comments and suggestions.
3. In partner groups, you completed the "You Select the Evidence" page to determine which evidence type best fit with each example. Next, we practiced how to deem a source credible or not credible. Your HOMEWORK DUE Monday, 11/25/13 is to complete the "Website Credibility Activity" in the packet. You will visit each of the websites listed and determine if you believe they are CREDIBLE or NOT CREDIBLE. Make sure to also record your reasons why. The final page asks you to describe any questions you had about the activity so that we can clear up any confusion on Monday.
4. Spelling is due this coming Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities.
5. Nightly reading.
6. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. This chapter's winning group for the "Create Your Own Review" competition was Bridget and Zoe! We worked individually, then in partners to complete this review in class. We checked the answers as a whole group at the end of class. Reviews should be taken home with you to help you study. A PARENT SIGNATURE on the completed review is DUE this coming Monday, 11/25/13. The Chapter 4 Test will also be on Monday, 11/25/13.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND :)
1. Adjective Quizzes were returned.
2. Your debatable claim was turned in today for Ms. Leach to revise over the weekend. It will be returned to you on Monday with comments and suggestions.
3. In partner groups, you completed the "You Select the Evidence" page to determine which evidence type best fit with each example. Next, we practiced how to deem a source credible or not credible. Your HOMEWORK DUE Monday, 11/25/13 is to complete the "Website Credibility Activity" in the packet. You will visit each of the websites listed and determine if you believe they are CREDIBLE or NOT CREDIBLE. Make sure to also record your reasons why. The final page asks you to describe any questions you had about the activity so that we can clear up any confusion on Monday.
4. Spelling is due this coming Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities.
5. Nightly reading.
6. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. This chapter's winning group for the "Create Your Own Review" competition was Bridget and Zoe! We worked individually, then in partners to complete this review in class. We checked the answers as a whole group at the end of class. Reviews should be taken home with you to help you study. A PARENT SIGNATURE on the completed review is DUE this coming Monday, 11/25/13. The Chapter 4 Test will also be on Monday, 11/25/13.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND :)
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Thursday, 11/21/13 - Homework
Language Arts
1. Adjective Quizzes were returned.
2. Continued working on Argument Paragraph - discussed pros and cons of our topic, did free-writing to brainstorm, began working on creating a debatable claim. HOMEWORK: Finish #2,3,4 on packet due tomorrow (Friday, 11/22/13).
3. Spelling is due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities. PLEASE NOTE: Spelling City should now be back up and running! Yay!
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. We got back together with our small groups of 2 or 3 to finish the "Create Your Own Review" activity for Chapter 4. Ms. Leach will announce the winner tomorrow!
2. No homework.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. This week Ms. Leach will be collecting any late/missing work from when Mrs. Jacobs was here with us. Please check PowerSchool and turn in any late/missing work as soon as possible.
1. Adjective Quizzes were returned.
2. Continued working on Argument Paragraph - discussed pros and cons of our topic, did free-writing to brainstorm, began working on creating a debatable claim. HOMEWORK: Finish #2,3,4 on packet due tomorrow (Friday, 11/22/13).
3. Spelling is due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities. PLEASE NOTE: Spelling City should now be back up and running! Yay!
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. We got back together with our small groups of 2 or 3 to finish the "Create Your Own Review" activity for Chapter 4. Ms. Leach will announce the winner tomorrow!
2. No homework.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. This week Ms. Leach will be collecting any late/missing work from when Mrs. Jacobs was here with us. Please check PowerSchool and turn in any late/missing work as soon as possible.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wednesday, 11/20/13 Homework
Language Arts
1. Adjective Worksheet was due today. We went over these in class before reviewing for the quiz. We also took our Adjective Quiz.
2. We had some much needed silent reading time today as well!
3. Spelling packets were given out in class yesterday. Spelling is due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities. PLEASE NOTE: Spelling City is having some technical bugs it seems. We are working to resolve this and I will keep you posted on when everything is back up and running. In the mean time, keep studying your words the old fashioned way ;)
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. We got together in small groups of 2 or 3 to work on the "Create Your Own Review" activity for Chapter 4. This will be continued tomorrow.
2. No homework.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. This week Ms. Leach will be collecting any late/missing work from when Mrs. Jacobs was here with us. Please check PowerSchool and turn in any late/missing work as soon as possible.
1. Adjective Worksheet was due today. We went over these in class before reviewing for the quiz. We also took our Adjective Quiz.
2. We had some much needed silent reading time today as well!
3. Spelling packets were given out in class yesterday. Spelling is due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities. PLEASE NOTE: Spelling City is having some technical bugs it seems. We are working to resolve this and I will keep you posted on when everything is back up and running. In the mean time, keep studying your words the old fashioned way ;)
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. We got together in small groups of 2 or 3 to work on the "Create Your Own Review" activity for Chapter 4. This will be continued tomorrow.
2. No homework.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. This week Ms. Leach will be collecting any late/missing work from when Mrs. Jacobs was here with us. Please check PowerSchool and turn in any late/missing work as soon as possible.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 - Homework
Language Arts
1. Adjective Worksheet was handed out today. It is due tomorrow (Wednesday, 11/20/13). Adjective Quiz is also tommorow (Wednesday, 11/20/13).
2. Sixth graders finished presenting R&E's in class today.
3. We went to the media center for book checkout.
4. We continued working on Argument Writing by "Dissecting the Writing Prompt". We will finish this short packet in class on Thursday, so do not lose it!
5. Spelling packets were given out in class yesterday. Spelling is due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities.
6. Nightly reading.
7. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. We completed the "Processing" page of our ISNs today in class.
2. No homework.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. This week Ms. Leach will be collecting any late/missing work from when Mrs. Jacobs was here with us. Please check PowerSchool and turn in any late/missing work as soon as possible.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. Adjective packet was corrected and collected today. Quiz is on Wednesday, 11/20/13.
2. Sixth graders began R&E's in class today. We continue tomorrow.
3. Spelling packets were given out in class. Spelling due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. No homework.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
1. Adjective packet was corrected and collected today. Quiz is on Wednesday, 11/20/13.
2. Sixth graders began R&E's in class today. We continue tomorrow.
3. Spelling packets were given out in class. Spelling due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. No homework.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13. Quiz is on Wednesday, 11/20/13.
2. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
3. Nightly reading.
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. Reading Further worksheet due Monday, 11/18/13.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
1. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13. Quiz is on Wednesday, 11/20/13.
2. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
3. Nightly reading.
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. Reading Further worksheet due Monday, 11/18/13.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. In-class discussion of argument concepts (claims, evidence, etc.). “Name That Evidence Type!” worksheet due tomorrow.
2. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
3. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. Geoterms for chapter 4 (New World, explorer, astrolabe, cash crop, Age of Exploration, archaeology, the Americas, nation state) due tomorrow.
2. Time to complete pages 16-17 in the ISN will be given tomorrow. NOT HOMEWORK.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
1. In-class discussion of argument concepts (claims, evidence, etc.). “Name That Evidence Type!” worksheet due tomorrow.
2. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
3. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. Geoterms for chapter 4 (New World, explorer, astrolabe, cash crop, Age of Exploration, archaeology, the Americas, nation state) due tomorrow.
2. Time to complete pages 16-17 in the ISN will be given tomorrow. NOT HOMEWORK.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. In-class overview facts vs opinions. Worksheet due tomorrow if not completed in class.
2. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
3. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. None.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
1. In-class overview facts vs opinions. Worksheet due tomorrow if not completed in class.
2. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
3. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. None.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 (11-12-13!) Homework
Language Arts
1. Students visited the book fair today and filled out their wish lists. A wish list has been placed for Mrs. Fitz, as well.
2. Students completed a personal narrative in class.
3. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
4. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
5. Nightly reading.
6. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. Students completed the Characteristics of Cultural Regions worksheet in class today.
2. Students discussed yesterday’s videos and answers to the pre-test before completing a preview activity for Chapter 4.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. There WILL be SWIMMING tomorrow.
1. Students visited the book fair today and filled out their wish lists. A wish list has been placed for Mrs. Fitz, as well.
2. Students completed a personal narrative in class.
3. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
4. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
5. Nightly reading.
6. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
Social Studies
1. Students completed the Characteristics of Cultural Regions worksheet in class today.
2. Students discussed yesterday’s videos and answers to the pre-test before completing a preview activity for Chapter 4.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. There WILL be SWIMMING tomorrow.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. 6th Grade R&E's begin next Monday, 11/18/13. Remember, this first R&E can be about any grade-appropriate book you have read in the last two months.
2. Adjective Packet handed out today. Due 11/18/13.
3. We will visit the book fair tomorrow.
Social Studies
1. Worked on completing Cultural Region Characteristics worksheet in class. To be completed in class tomorrow.
2. Video about the age of exploration watched as a preview to Chapter 4.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday!
2. Conferences on Wednesday and Thursday!
1. 6th Grade R&E's begin next Monday, 11/18/13. Remember, this first R&E can be about any grade-appropriate book you have read in the last two months.
2. Adjective Packet handed out today. Due 11/18/13.
3. We will visit the book fair tomorrow.
Social Studies
1. Worked on completing Cultural Region Characteristics worksheet in class. To be completed in class tomorrow.
2. Video about the age of exploration watched as a preview to Chapter 4.
Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday!
2. Conferences on Wednesday and Thursday!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Sunday, November 10th Reminder
Square 1 Art project drawings must be turned in Monday, November 11th. If you no longer have the sheet that was handed out, just use a square 8.5" x 8.5" piece of white paper.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Language Arts
1. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
2. Nightly reading
3. Bring a chapter book to class each day.
4. Book club choice worksheet was due today. If you did not turn it in, look over the book descriptions, choose your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. Get you parents to sign it. Bring it to LA on Monday.
5. Book fair is next week! Be sure to look over the flyer that went home today.
6. 6th Graders will present the first R&E of the year on Monday, 11/18/13. They will be presenting to the 5th graders in their homeroom. Look over the 91 Ways to Respond to Literature for ideas for the Response. Remember that the exploration shows how you expand your literary horizons (i.e., participation in a book club, attendance at a book talk, etc.).
Social Studies
1. None
Other
1. Square 1 Art artwork (not orders) due Monday 11/11/13. We would really like everyone to submit artwork. There is no obligation to purchase anything.
3. Sign up for conferences.
1. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
2. Nightly reading
3. Bring a chapter book to class each day.
4. Book club choice worksheet was due today. If you did not turn it in, look over the book descriptions, choose your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. Get you parents to sign it. Bring it to LA on Monday.
5. Book fair is next week! Be sure to look over the flyer that went home today.
6. 6th Graders will present the first R&E of the year on Monday, 11/18/13. They will be presenting to the 5th graders in their homeroom. Look over the 91 Ways to Respond to Literature for ideas for the Response. Remember that the exploration shows how you expand your literary horizons (i.e., participation in a book club, attendance at a book talk, etc.).
Social Studies
1. None
Other
1. Square 1 Art artwork (not orders) due Monday 11/11/13. We would really like everyone to submit artwork. There is no obligation to purchase anything.
3. Sign up for conferences.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
November 7, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. Final narrative turned in today. If you were missing the draft revised with your parent from last night, bring it in tomorrow for full credit.
2. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
3. Nightly reading
4. Bring a chapter book to class each day.
5. Book club choice worksheet due tomorrow, 11/8/13. Look over the book descriptions, choose your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. Get you parents to sign it. Bring it to LA tomorrow.
Social Studies
1. None
Other
1. Wear pink tomorrow!
2. Square 1 Art artwork (not orders) due Monday 11/11/13. We would really like everyone to submit artwork. There is no obligation to purchase anything.
3. Sign up for conferences.
1. Final narrative turned in today. If you were missing the draft revised with your parent from last night, bring it in tomorrow for full credit.
2. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
3. Nightly reading
4. Bring a chapter book to class each day.
5. Book club choice worksheet due tomorrow, 11/8/13. Look over the book descriptions, choose your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. Get you parents to sign it. Bring it to LA tomorrow.
Social Studies
1. None
Other
1. Wear pink tomorrow!
2. Square 1 Art artwork (not orders) due Monday 11/11/13. We would really like everyone to submit artwork. There is no obligation to purchase anything.
3. Sign up for conferences.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
November 6, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. Class time was given to make changes to the narrative writing piece. Additional class time will be given Thursday to make final revisions.
2. Final narrative is due at the end of class, Thursday, 11/7/13.
3. Have a parent or other adult review your narrative and make revisions with you tonight. They need to sign your narrative to show they revised with you.
4. Verb test was taken today.
5. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
6. Nightly reading
7. Bring a chapter book to class every day.
Social Studies
1. No homework. We read books about different tribes today.
Other
1. Square 1 Art orders due Monday, 11/11/13.
2. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!
3. Sign up for conferences.
1. Class time was given to make changes to the narrative writing piece. Additional class time will be given Thursday to make final revisions.
2. Final narrative is due at the end of class, Thursday, 11/7/13.
3. Have a parent or other adult review your narrative and make revisions with you tonight. They need to sign your narrative to show they revised with you.
4. Verb test was taken today.
5. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
6. Nightly reading
7. Bring a chapter book to class every day.
Social Studies
1. No homework. We read books about different tribes today.
Other
1. Square 1 Art orders due Monday, 11/11/13.
2. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!
3. Sign up for conferences.
Monday, November 4, 2013
November 4, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. Class time was given to make changes to the narrative writing piece. Final drafts were turned in and will be given back on Wednesday. Additional class time will be given on Wednesday to make further revisions.
2. Final narrative is due Thursday, 11/7/13.
3. Verb test Wednesday, 11/6/13.
4. Verb practice sheet Where the Boys Are due Wednesday, 11/6/13.
5. Spelling packets were given out today. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
6. Nightly reading
7. Bring a chapter book to class every day.
Social Studies
1. No homework. We begin Chapter 4 Wednesday.
Other
1. No school tomorrow, 11/5/13.
2. Square 1 Art orders due Monday, 11/11/13.
3. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!
1. Class time was given to make changes to the narrative writing piece. Final drafts were turned in and will be given back on Wednesday. Additional class time will be given on Wednesday to make further revisions.
2. Final narrative is due Thursday, 11/7/13.
3. Verb test Wednesday, 11/6/13.
4. Verb practice sheet Where the Boys Are due Wednesday, 11/6/13.
5. Spelling packets were given out today. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
6. Nightly reading
7. Bring a chapter book to class every day.
Social Studies
1. No homework. We begin Chapter 4 Wednesday.
Other
1. No school tomorrow, 11/5/13.
2. Square 1 Art orders due Monday, 11/11/13.
3. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!
Friday, November 1, 2013
November 1, 2013 Homework
Language Arts
1. 6th grade worked on revising narratives. If you did not finish and post to the wiki, post your revised narrative before Monday.
2. 5th grade worked on giving narrative feedback to peers. Students were required to give at least three critiques to two different students. If you did not finish leaving feedback, post it by Monday.
3. Final narrative is due Thursday, 11/7/13.
4. Verb packet is due Monday, 11/4/13.
5. Verb test Wednesday, 11/6/13.
7. Nightly reading (if you can stay awake long enough after trick-or-treating!)
8. Bring a chapter book to class every day.
Social Studies
1. Chapter 3 test was taken today. After completing the first half, students were allowed to use their textbooks to check answers (and change as needed) and finish the rest of the test.
2. Every student now has access to the textbook online. They can read the book, listen to the book (in English or Spanish!), check out the main ideas, take notes, take practice quizzes, and so much more. Logging in to learntci.com using their school user name and password is easy!
Other
1. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!
2. Book checkout will be Monday next week as there is no school Tuesday.
3. Have a great weekend!
1. 6th grade worked on revising narratives. If you did not finish and post to the wiki, post your revised narrative before Monday.
2. 5th grade worked on giving narrative feedback to peers. Students were required to give at least three critiques to two different students. If you did not finish leaving feedback, post it by Monday.
3. Final narrative is due Thursday, 11/7/13.
4. Verb packet is due Monday, 11/4/13.
5. Verb test Wednesday, 11/6/13.
7. Nightly reading (if you can stay awake long enough after trick-or-treating!)
8. Bring a chapter book to class every day.
Social Studies
1. Chapter 3 test was taken today. After completing the first half, students were allowed to use their textbooks to check answers (and change as needed) and finish the rest of the test.
2. Every student now has access to the textbook online. They can read the book, listen to the book (in English or Spanish!), check out the main ideas, take notes, take practice quizzes, and so much more. Logging in to learntci.com using their school user name and password is easy!
Other
1. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!
2. Book checkout will be Monday next week as there is no school Tuesday.
3. Have a great weekend!
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