Homeroom/Announcements
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: R&Es if you didn't present yesterday.
2. In class: We finished presenting R&Es today.
3. Homework:
-Wonder Signposts Packet due Monday, 12/1/14.
(Should have been mostly completed in class over the past 3 weeks)
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Yesterday we finished our Unit 1 Test. Great job!
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
Friday, 11/21/14
Homeroom/Announcements
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We continued our class read-aloud of Wonder and worked on our Signposts packet for Wonder.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Wonder Signposts Packet due Monday, 12/1/14.
(Should have been mostly completed in class)
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We practiced the "CERS" process in preparation for the Unit 1 Test (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Synthesis). We also took a look at the Chapter 5 Practice test. This (along with the Study Guide and other Chapter Tests) will be a very important study tool this weekend.
3. Homework:
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be Monday, 11/24/14.
(Study your old Chapter Tests for Chapters 1, 3, and 4. Study the Chapter 5 practice test. Re-read the chapters. Study the Key Content Terms. Go over the questions on the Unit 1 Study Guide. It always helps to study with a buddy or to have someone quiz you!)
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We continued our class read-aloud of Wonder and worked on our Signposts packet for Wonder.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Wonder Signposts Packet due Monday, 12/1/14.
(Should have been mostly completed in class)
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We practiced the "CERS" process in preparation for the Unit 1 Test (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Synthesis). We also took a look at the Chapter 5 Practice test. This (along with the Study Guide and other Chapter Tests) will be a very important study tool this weekend.
3. Homework:
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be Monday, 11/24/14.
(Study your old Chapter Tests for Chapters 1, 3, and 4. Study the Chapter 5 practice test. Re-read the chapters. Study the Key Content Terms. Go over the questions on the Unit 1 Study Guide. It always helps to study with a buddy or to have someone quiz you!)
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Thursday, 11/20/14
Homeroom/Announcements
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We continued our class read-aloud of Wonder and worked on our Signposts packet for Wonder.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Unit 1 Study Guide
2. In class: We began checking the Unit 1 Study Guide. We will continue to go over the Study Guide and practice more study tools tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be on 11/24/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We continued our class read-aloud of Wonder and worked on our Signposts packet for Wonder.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Unit 1 Study Guide
2. In class: We began checking the Unit 1 Study Guide. We will continue to go over the Study Guide and practice more study tools tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be on 11/24/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Wednesday, 11/19/14
Homeroom/Announcements
IMPORTANT: We are having a Fitz/Brown Bees Bake Sale during conferences. We still are in need of student volunteers for making baked goods. If you would like to bring any baked goods for today's sale or for tomorrow's sale, please email Ms. Leach ASAP.
Baked good options:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Cooking
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns)
2. In class: Today we had a shortened class, but we still had time for some SRB reading and to go to the Book Fair Preview. Please check out the Book Fair during your conference time.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: No Social Studies class today. We will be checking the Study Guide and working on more study tools tomorrow and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Parent Signature and bottom portion of Unit 1 Study Guide DUE TOMORROW, 11/20/14.
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be on 11/24/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
IMPORTANT: We are having a Fitz/Brown Bees Bake Sale during conferences. We still are in need of student volunteers for making baked goods. If you would like to bring any baked goods for today's sale or for tomorrow's sale, please email Ms. Leach ASAP.
Baked good options:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Cooking
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns)
2. In class: Today we had a shortened class, but we still had time for some SRB reading and to go to the Book Fair Preview. Please check out the Book Fair during your conference time.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: No Social Studies class today. We will be checking the Study Guide and working on more study tools tomorrow and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Parent Signature and bottom portion of Unit 1 Study Guide DUE TOMORROW, 11/20/14.
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be on 11/24/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Tuesday, 11/18/14
Homeroom/Announcements
IMPORTANT: We are having a Fitz/Brown Bees Bake Sale during conferences. We need student volunteers for making baked goods AND student volunteers who can work at the table selling the items.
If you would like to sign up for either option (or both!), please have a parent email Ms. Leach tonight (ASAP).
Bake Sale Times: (Still need multiple volunteers for all but Thursday, 1-4pm)
Wednesday, 11/19/14: 1-4pm, 5-8pm
Thursday, 11/20/14:1-4pm, 5-8pm
Baked good options:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Cooking
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We are using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due TOMORROW 11/19/14.
-Active Involvement from in class if you didn't finish. Use the prompt below. Due tomorrow.
(Comparing Characters' Challenges: What challenges has your character had to overcome? What other characters have had to overcome similar challenges and obstacles? What does this tell you about the characters? What life lesson does this teach you as a person?
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 38 (Ch. 5 Processing)
2. In class: Ms. Leach passed back our old tests for Chapters 1, 3, and 4. These should be used to study for the Unit 1 Test. Chapter 5 will also be on the Unit 1 Test. We also had in class time to work on the Unit 1 Study Guide and begin rereading the chapters. We will be checking the Study Guide and working on more study tools on Thursday and Friday of this week.
3. Homework:
-Parent Signature and bottom portion of Unit 1 Study Guide DUE Thursday, 11/20/14.
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be on 11/24/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
IMPORTANT: We are having a Fitz/Brown Bees Bake Sale during conferences. We need student volunteers for making baked goods AND student volunteers who can work at the table selling the items.
If you would like to sign up for either option (or both!), please have a parent email Ms. Leach tonight (ASAP).
Bake Sale Times: (Still need multiple volunteers for all but Thursday, 1-4pm)
Wednesday, 11/19/14: 1-4pm, 5-8pm
Thursday, 11/20/14:
Baked good options:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Cooking
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We are using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due TOMORROW 11/19/14.
-Active Involvement from in class if you didn't finish. Use the prompt below. Due tomorrow.
(Comparing Characters' Challenges: What challenges has your character had to overcome? What other characters have had to overcome similar challenges and obstacles? What does this tell you about the characters? What life lesson does this teach you as a person?
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 38 (Ch. 5 Processing)
2. In class: Ms. Leach passed back our old tests for Chapters 1, 3, and 4. These should be used to study for the Unit 1 Test. Chapter 5 will also be on the Unit 1 Test. We also had in class time to work on the Unit 1 Study Guide and begin rereading the chapters. We will be checking the Study Guide and working on more study tools on Thursday and Friday of this week.
3. Homework:
-Parent Signature and bottom portion of Unit 1 Study Guide DUE Thursday, 11/20/14.
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be on 11/24/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
Monday, November 17, 2014
Monday, 11/17/14
Homeroom/Announcements
IMPORTANT: We are having a Fitz/Brown Bees Bake Sale during conferences. We need student volunteers for making baked goods AND student volunteers who can work at the table selling the items.
If you would like to sign up for either option (or both!), please have a parent email Ms. Leach tonight (ASAP).
Bake Sale Times:
Wednesday, 11/19/14: 1-4pm, 5-8pm
Thursday, 11/20/14: 1-4pm, 5-8pm
Baked good options:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Cooking
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We are using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/19/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 33-37
2. In class: We worked on the Processing Activity (ISN page 38) and began working on the Unit 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5).
3. Homework:
-Ch. 5 Processing (ISN page 38) DUE tomorrow, 11/18/14
-UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5) will be on 11/24/14
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
IMPORTANT: We are having a Fitz/Brown Bees Bake Sale during conferences. We need student volunteers for making baked goods AND student volunteers who can work at the table selling the items.
If you would like to sign up for either option (or both!), please have a parent email Ms. Leach tonight (ASAP).
Bake Sale Times:
Wednesday, 11/19/14: 1-4pm, 5-8pm
Thursday, 11/20/14: 1-4pm, 5-8pm
Baked good options:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Cooking
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We are using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/19/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 33-37
2. In class: We worked on the Processing Activity (ISN page 38) and began working on the Unit 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5).
3. Homework:
-Ch. 5 Processing (ISN page 38) DUE tomorrow, 11/18/14
-UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5) will be on 11/24/14
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
Friday, November 14, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
It was a wonderful week with Ms. Leach's and Mrs. Brown's students. They are truly an amazing group of kids! - Mrs. J
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Active Involvement assignment from yesterday.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/19/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN Page 32
2. In class: We continued working on pages 33-37 in the ISN.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN Pages 33-37. Due 11/17/14 Here is a link to the placards. (uploaded 7:40 Friday evening)
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Placards for
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Active Involvement assignment from yesterday.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/19/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN Page 32
2. In class: We continued working on pages 33-37 in the ISN.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN Pages 33-37. Due 11/17/14 Here is a link to the placards. (uploaded 7:40 Friday evening)
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Placards for
Thursday, November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Nothing.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way. If not finished in class, complete Active Involvement as homework. Active Involvement Assignment: Turn to your AGAIN & AGAIN SIGNPOSTS section. Find one important Again & Again that stands out. Turn to your THEORIES COLLECTION page and jot down:
- What theory can you develop for this A&A?
- What theme is emerging from this A&A?
- How does this A&A affect the character(s)?
3. Homework:
-Active Involvement (see above) if not finished in class. Due 11/14/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/18/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued reading Chapter 5 and completing the corresponding pages in our ISN.
3. Homework:
-ISN Page 32 due 11/14/14
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Nothing.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way. If not finished in class, complete Active Involvement as homework. Active Involvement Assignment: Turn to your AGAIN & AGAIN SIGNPOSTS section. Find one important Again & Again that stands out. Turn to your THEORIES COLLECTION page and jot down:
- What theory can you develop for this A&A?
- What theme is emerging from this A&A?
- How does this A&A affect the character(s)?
3. Homework:
-Active Involvement (see above) if not finished in class. Due 11/14/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/18/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued reading Chapter 5 and completing the corresponding pages in our ISN.
3. Homework:
-ISN Page 32 due 11/14/14
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Spelling, Active Involvement assignment from yesterday.
2. In class: Today we took spelling tests.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/18/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Nothing
2. In class: We started Chapter 5. Completed ISN page 31 in class and began work on Key Content Terms.
3. Homework:
-Complete Key Content Terms due 11/13/14
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Spelling, Active Involvement assignment from yesterday.
2. In class: Today we took spelling tests.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/18/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Nothing
2. In class: We started Chapter 5. Completed ISN page 31 in class and began work on Key Content Terms.
3. Homework:
-Complete Key Content Terms due 11/13/14
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Tuesday, 11/11/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Answers to the three questions about main character's motivations and struggles (questions were given in class on Monday)
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Due Wednesday: Find one theory on your Theories Collection page that is simple and obvious. Push your thinking about this theory. Complete at least two of the following prompts:
This is really important because…
A stronger word to describe this is…
I remember earlier in the story when…
Maybe this is because…
Social Studies
1. Due today: Nothing
2. In class: Chapter 4 Test
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Answers to the three questions about main character's motivations and struggles (questions were given in class on Monday)
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Due Wednesday: Find one theory on your Theories Collection page that is simple and obvious. Push your thinking about this theory. Complete at least two of the following prompts:
This is really important because…
A stronger word to describe this is…
I remember earlier in the story when…
Maybe this is because…
Social Studies
1. Due today: Nothing
2. In class: Chapter 4 Test
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Monday, 11/10/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Nothing
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Answers (jotted only) to the three questions about your main character's movtivations and struggles
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide
2. In class: We went over good answers for the review.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 4 Test is on Tuesday, 11/11/14.
-Challenge Activity on tcilearning.com
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Nothing
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Answers (jotted only) to the three questions about your main character's movtivations and struggles
Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide
2. In class: We went over good answers for the review.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 4 Test is on Tuesday, 11/11/14.
-Challenge Activity on tcilearning.com
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday, 11/7/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: READER'S NOTEBOOK CHECK-IN
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Current Events/News Report parent signature
2. In class: We had in-class work time for our Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide DUE MONDAY.
-Chapter 4 Test is on Tuesday, 11/11/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: READER'S NOTEBOOK CHECK-IN
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: Current Events/News Report parent signature
2. In class: We had in-class work time for our Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide DUE MONDAY.
-Chapter 4 Test is on Tuesday, 11/11/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Thursday, 11/6/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-READER'S NOTEBOOK CHECK-IN TOMORROW! This includes:
~"Building Theories About Characters" note page
~Theories Collection section (Theories and Evidence)
~Notice and Note Signposts sections
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity
2. In class: We wrapped up Chapter 4 today with an interesting examination of an archeologist who studied Ancient Sumer. We watched a short review video to prepare for our test. Tomorrow, we will be completing the Chapter 4 Review. That review will be due Monday. Test is Tuesday.
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report parent signature due TOMORROW
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date)
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-READER'S NOTEBOOK CHECK-IN TOMORROW! This includes:
~"Building Theories About Characters" note page
~Theories Collection section (Theories and Evidence)
~Notice and Note Signposts sections
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity
2. In class: We wrapped up Chapter 4 today with an interesting examination of an archeologist who studied Ancient Sumer. We watched a short review video to prepare for our test. Tomorrow, we will be completing the Chapter 4 Review. That review will be due Monday. Test is Tuesday.
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report parent signature due TOMORROW
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date)
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Wednesday, 11/5/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today:
-Grammar Packet #1
-Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul Project
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 26-27
2. In class: Today, Ms. Leach introduced our Current Events Assignment and News Report presentations. Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN page 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity - due Thursday, 11/6/14
-Current Events/New Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your presentation date)
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today:
-Grammar Packet #1
-Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul Project
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 26-27
2. In class: Today, Ms. Leach introduced our Current Events Assignment and News Report presentations. Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN page 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity - due Thursday, 11/6/14
-Current Events/New Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your presentation date)
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Monday, 11/3/14
Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
NOTE: The students also received their Personal Narrative rubric scores today in class. The next step for these Narratives is to prepare them to be published in our "Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul" anthology. This anthology will be a collection of all of the 5/6 Personal Narratives. It will be shared with the other 3rd-6th grade BCS students and teachers. We will also have a classroom copy available to read during Language Arts classes. In order to prepare your Narrative for publishing, you must follow the steps on the assignment sheet (1/2 page) that was passed out during class today. You can also find this assignment sheet on the Literacy Workshop Wiki, under "Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul."
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul Project Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 26-27
2. In class: We continued Chapter 4. We worked on ISN page 28 and the Processing Activity.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN page 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity - due Thursday, 11/6/14
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
NOTE: The students also received their Personal Narrative rubric scores today in class. The next step for these Narratives is to prepare them to be published in our "Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul" anthology. This anthology will be a collection of all of the 5/6 Personal Narratives. It will be shared with the other 3rd-6th grade BCS students and teachers. We will also have a classroom copy available to read during Language Arts classes. In order to prepare your Narrative for publishing, you must follow the steps on the assignment sheet (1/2 page) that was passed out during class today. You can also find this assignment sheet on the Literacy Workshop Wiki, under "Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul."
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul Project Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 26-27
2. In class: We continued Chapter 4. We worked on ISN page 28 and the Processing Activity.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN page 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity - due Thursday, 11/6/14
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.
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