Homeroom/Announcements
-White Elephant Gift Exchange: This is something from home you wish to re-gift! Please wrap it. We will do the gift exchange during our classroom holiday party this Friday.
-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: Spelling #4
2. In class: Media Center check-out time, Spelling Test, silent reading.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Finish ISN 67-69 if you did not finish in class.
2. In class: We had time to work on the review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test. Ms. Leach went over answers to the review as well.
3. Homework:
-Finish your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - TOMORROW, 12/18/14.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Tuesday, 12/16/14
Homeroom/Announcements
-White Elephant Gift Exchange: This is something from home you wish to re-gift! Please wrap it. We will do the gift exchange during our classroom holiday party this Friday.
-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: December R&E
2. In class: R&E Presentations
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due TOMORROW, 12/17/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We debriefed our Social Class Skits depicting the daily life in Ancient Egypt. We completed the Reading Notes for Chapter 9 (ISN 67-69). Tomorrow we will be going over the review and studying for the Chapter 7&9 Test.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 67-69 if you did not finish in class - DUE TOMORROW
-Work on your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - This Thursday, 12/18/14. (The review will be due on the day of the test).
-White Elephant Gift Exchange: This is something from home you wish to re-gift! Please wrap it. We will do the gift exchange during our classroom holiday party this Friday.
-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: December R&E
2. In class: R&E Presentations
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due TOMORROW, 12/17/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We debriefed our Social Class Skits depicting the daily life in Ancient Egypt. We completed the Reading Notes for Chapter 9 (ISN 67-69). Tomorrow we will be going over the review and studying for the Chapter 7&9 Test.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 67-69 if you did not finish in class - DUE TOMORROW
-Work on your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - This Thursday, 12/18/14. (The review will be due on the day of the test).
Monday, December 15, 2014
Monday, 12/15/14
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 discussion of THEME using the short story "Retired". We wrote On-Demand Literary Essays about this short story. These quick writes will serve as our "pre-tests" that we will look back on as we complete the mini-lessons about Literary Essay.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-December R&E due TOMORROW, 12/16/14
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We presented our Social Class Skits depicting the daily life in Ancient Egypt.
3. Homework:
-Work on your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - This Thursday, 12/18/14. (The review will be due on the day of the test).
-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 discussion of THEME using the short story "Retired". We wrote On-Demand Literary Essays about this short story. These quick writes will serve as our "pre-tests" that we will look back on as we complete the mini-lessons about Literary Essay.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-December R&E due TOMORROW, 12/16/14
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We presented our Social Class Skits depicting the daily life in Ancient Egypt.
3. Homework:
-Work on your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - This Thursday, 12/18/14. (The review will be due on the day of the test).
Friday, December 12, 2014
Friday, 12/12/14
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 began our discussion of THEME using Wonder and "The Julian Chapter". We will continue this on Monday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt while focusing on difference between the various social classes. We worked on finalizing our group skits. We will present on Monday.
3. Homework:
-Work on your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - Thursday, 12/18/14.
-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 began our discussion of THEME using Wonder and "The Julian Chapter". We will continue this on Monday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt while focusing on difference between the various social classes. We worked on finalizing our group skits. We will present on Monday.
3. Homework:
-Work on your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - Thursday, 12/18/14.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thursday, 12/11/14
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: Everyone took their Mid-Year Criterion Writing Assessment today.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt while focusing on difference between the various social classes. We worked on our group skits. We will finalize our efforts on the skits tomorrow.
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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
-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: Everyone took their Mid-Year Criterion Writing Assessment today.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt while focusing on difference between the various social classes. We worked on our group skits. We will finalize our efforts on the skits tomorrow.
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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Wednesday, 12/10/14
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: Grammar #3 - Adjectives
2. In class: Media Center with Mrs. Truesdell, book check-out, silent reading practice. 5th Graders also finished their final thoughts for their "Building Theories About Characters" writing piece and turned them in.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt. We worked on ISN pg. 66 to uncover the social pyramid that was in effect in Ancient Egypt, ranging from the Pharaoh to the Peasants. We will be working on group skits tomorrow and Friday to present a day in the life of each of these five social classes.
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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
-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 #3 - Adjectives
2. In class: Media Center with Mrs. Truesdell, book check-out, silent reading practice. 5th Graders also finished their final thoughts for their "Building Theories About Characters" writing piece and turned them in.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt. We worked on ISN pg. 66 to uncover the social pyramid that was in effect in Ancient Egypt, ranging from the Pharaoh to the Peasants. We will be working on group skits tomorrow and Friday to present a day in the life of each of these five social classes.
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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Tuesday, 12/9/14
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: Today, the 5th Graders had the fantastic opportunity to attend an author visit from Liesl Shurtliff, the author of the Battle Book, Rump! 6th Graders finished their final thoughts for their "Building Theories About Characters" writing piece and turned them in.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due TOMORROW, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 55 - Due at end of today's class
2. In class: We had about 10-15 minutes to finish Chapter 7 Processing (ISN 55). We then wrapped up our discussions about the early settlement of Ancient Egypt, Kush, and Canaan, and moved on to Chapter 9. Here, we will be learning about daily life in Ancient Egypt. We began with a preview activity (ISN 65). We also read the introduction for Chapter 9 together, and had some time to begin working on our Key Content Terms.
3. Homework:
-Ch 9 Key Content Terms - 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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
-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, the 5th Graders had the fantastic opportunity to attend an author visit from Liesl Shurtliff, the author of the Battle Book, Rump! 6th Graders finished their final thoughts for their "Building Theories About Characters" writing piece and turned them in.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due TOMORROW, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 55 - Due at end of today's class
2. In class: We had about 10-15 minutes to finish Chapter 7 Processing (ISN 55). We then wrapped up our discussions about the early settlement of Ancient Egypt, Kush, and Canaan, and moved on to Chapter 9. Here, we will be learning about daily life in Ancient Egypt. We began with a preview activity (ISN 65). We also read the introduction for Chapter 9 together, and had some time to begin working on our Key Content Terms.
3. Homework:
-Ch 9 Key Content Terms - 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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, 12/8/14
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: Today we had our class spelling bees for 5th graders and 6th graders. The classroom winners were: Jack M., Toland C., Adam F., and Jack H. Congratulations!!
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 52-54, UNIT 1 Test Reflection
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Kush, and Ancient Canaan. We discussed our answers to the activity questions from last week. We also worked on applying our understanding of environmental factors and their impact on early settlement with the Chapter 7 Processing Activity. We will finish working on these tomorrow in class (you will have approximately 15 minutes).
3. Homework:
-ISN 55 if not done in class - we will have 15 more minutes to work in class 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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
-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 had our class spelling bees for 5th graders and 6th graders. The classroom winners were: Jack M., Toland C., Adam F., and Jack H. Congratulations!!
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 52-54, UNIT 1 Test Reflection
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Kush, and Ancient Canaan. We discussed our answers to the activity questions from last week. We also worked on applying our understanding of environmental factors and their impact on early settlement with the Chapter 7 Processing Activity. We will finish working on these tomorrow in class (you will have approximately 15 minutes).
3. Homework:
-ISN 55 if not done in class - we will have 15 more minutes to work in class 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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Friday, 12/5/14
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will be held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.
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 working on our in-depth writing piece that is intended to wrap up our "Building Theories About Characters" unit. This directly related to the mini-lesson, discussions, and practice that we've done over the past few weeks with building theories and supporting those theories with evidence.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Kush, and Ancient Canaan. We spread students out across the room to model the geography of Ancient Canaan. Some students acted as landforms, while others role-played as the settlers arriving in the area. Together, we read section 7.4. Afterwards, we wrapped up the activity by completing the corresponding Reading Notes. ISN pages 52-54 should have been completed in class.
3. Homework:
-Unit 1 Test Reflection (half page handout with signature) DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14.
-ISN 52-54 if not done in class - DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14
-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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will be held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.
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 working on our in-depth writing piece that is intended to wrap up our "Building Theories About Characters" unit. This directly related to the mini-lesson, discussions, and practice that we've done over the past few weeks with building theories and supporting those theories with evidence.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Kush, and Ancient Canaan. We spread students out across the room to model the geography of Ancient Canaan. Some students acted as landforms, while others role-played as the settlers arriving in the area. Together, we read section 7.4. Afterwards, we wrapped up the activity by completing the corresponding Reading Notes. ISN pages 52-54 should have been completed in class.
3. Homework:
-Unit 1 Test Reflection (half page handout with signature) DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14.
-ISN 52-54 if not done in class - DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14
-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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Thursday, 12/4/14
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will be held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.
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 began working on an in-depth writing piece that is intended to wrap up our "Building Theories About Characters" unit. This will be done entirely in class today and tomorrow, and will directly relate to the mini-lesson, discussions, and practice that we've done over the past few weeks with building theories and supporting those theories with evidence.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 7 Key Content Terms (worksheet)
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt. Together, we read sections 7.2 and 7.3. For each section, we spread students out across the room to model the geography of Ancient Egypt. Some students acted as landforms, while others role-played as the settlers arriving in the area. Afterwards, we wrapped up each activity by completing the corresponding Reading Notes. ISN pages 52-53 should have been completed in class. We will continue these activities tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Unit 1 Test Reflection (half page handout with signature) DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14.
-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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will be held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.
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 began working on an in-depth writing piece that is intended to wrap up our "Building Theories About Characters" unit. This will be done entirely in class today and tomorrow, and will directly relate to the mini-lesson, discussions, and practice that we've done over the past few weeks with building theories and supporting those theories with evidence.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 7 Key Content Terms (worksheet)
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt. Together, we read sections 7.2 and 7.3. For each section, we spread students out across the room to model the geography of Ancient Egypt. Some students acted as landforms, while others role-played as the settlers arriving in the area. Afterwards, we wrapped up each activity by completing the corresponding Reading Notes. ISN pages 52-53 should have been completed in class. We will continue these activities tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Unit 1 Test Reflection (half page handout with signature) DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14.
-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
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Wednesday, 12/3/14
Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.
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 Packet #3
2. In class: Today was our Media Center check-out time as well as our Spelling Test #3. We also continued to read our SRBs to collect Theories, Evidence, and Signposts. We will be working on some more in-depth writing pieces related to this on Thursday and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 48-50
2. In class: We finished checking the answers to the the GeoChallenge #2. We began chapter 7 with a discussion of the environmental factors in Egypt, Kush, and Canaan. We completed ISN page 51 in class. We began working on the Ch. 7 Key Content Terms in class.
3. Homework:
-Finish Ch. 7 Key Content Terms - 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
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.
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 Packet #3
2. In class: Today was our Media Center check-out time as well as our Spelling Test #3. We also continued to read our SRBs to collect Theories, Evidence, and Signposts. We will be working on some more in-depth writing pieces related to this on Thursday and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 48-50
2. In class: We finished checking the answers to the the GeoChallenge #2. We began chapter 7 with a discussion of the environmental factors in Egypt, Kush, and Canaan. We completed ISN page 51 in class. We began working on the Ch. 7 Key Content Terms in class.
3. Homework:
-Finish Ch. 7 Key Content Terms - 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
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Tuesday, 12/2/14
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: Novel check-in - must have novel at beginning of class.
2. In class: Today was a day to read silently and continue collecting Theories, Evidence, and Signposts from our SRBs. We will continue this tomorrow, and work on some more in-depth writing pieces on Thursday and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
(WORD SORT AND PARENT SIGNATURE ONLY)
-We are having Spelling City login issues. Please only work on your word sort and study your words using any method you choose (flash cards, quiz yourself, have a parent quiz you, etc.)
-UPDATE as of yesterday: SpellingCity seems to be back up and running. Please test your login and password TONIGHT. Let Ms. Leach know via email if you are still receiving an error message when you attempt to login.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We did not have Social Studies today due to the Character Connections afternoon activities.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 48-50 if not done in class - 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
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: Novel check-in - must have novel at beginning of class.
2. In class: Today was a day to read silently and continue collecting Theories, Evidence, and Signposts from our SRBs. We will continue this tomorrow, and work on some more in-depth writing pieces on Thursday and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
(WORD SORT AND PARENT SIGNATURE ONLY)
-We are having Spelling City login issues. Please only work on your word sort and study your words using any method you choose (flash cards, quiz yourself, have a parent quiz you, etc.)
-UPDATE as of yesterday: SpellingCity seems to be back up and running. Please test your login and password TONIGHT. Let Ms. Leach know via email if you are still receiving an error message when you attempt to login.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We did not have Social Studies today due to the Character Connections afternoon activities.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 48-50 if not done in class - 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
Monday, December 1, 2014
Monday, 12/1/14
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: Wonder Signpost Packet
2. In class: We began discussing characters that play parallel roles in different novels. We compared characters from Wonder to characters from other novels. We also worked on a short writing piece in which we compared a character from our SRB to a character from another novel and/or movie.
3. Homework:
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
(WORD SORT AND PARENT SIGNATURE ONLY)
-We are having Spelling City login issues. Please only work on your word sort and study your words using any method you choose (flash cards, quiz yourself, have a parent quiz you, etc.)
-UPDATE as of 3:50pm: SpellingCity seems to be back up and running. Please test your login and password TONIGHT. Let Ms. Leach know via email if you are still receiving an error message when you attempt to login.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We discussed the results of the Unit 1 Test. Ms. Leach is VERY proud of the class average! Great job!! We also worked on the Geography Challenge for Unit 2 (ISN 48-50).
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 48-50 if not done in class - DUE WEDNESDAY.
-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: Wonder Signpost Packet
2. In class: We began discussing characters that play parallel roles in different novels. We compared characters from Wonder to characters from other novels. We also worked on a short writing piece in which we compared a character from our SRB to a character from another novel and/or movie.
3. Homework:
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
(WORD SORT AND PARENT SIGNATURE ONLY)
-We are having Spelling City login issues. Please only work on your word sort and study your words using any method you choose (flash cards, quiz yourself, have a parent quiz you, etc.)
-UPDATE as of 3:50pm: SpellingCity seems to be back up and running. Please test your login and password TONIGHT. Let Ms. Leach know via email if you are still receiving an error message when you attempt to login.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge
Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We discussed the results of the Unit 1 Test. Ms. Leach is VERY proud of the class average! Great job!! We also worked on the Geography Challenge for Unit 2 (ISN 48-50).
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 48-50 if not done in class - DUE WEDNESDAY.
-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
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