Homework+and+Reminders

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6-19-12 Math- Do math crosswalk coach pgs: 154-155, 161-162,167-168,215-216. SHOW ALL __#|WORK__!

6-13-12 Math - workbook p158. Reading - read for one hour.

6-12-12 Math - workbook p157 Reading - read for one hour.

T2K Survey

6-11-12 __Math__ - workbook p156. Must bring in Ch 11 Test signed! __Reading__ - read for one hour.

6-8-12 *Monday is half a day. __Math__ - everyone MUST get Ch 11 test signed so I can place it in the assessment binder. __Reading__ - read for one hour every night.

6-6-12 *No School tomorrow for __#|students__ *Play at 6:30p.m.

__Math__ - workbook p154. Graph the following equations: <span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">y=x+2 <span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">y=x-4 <span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">y=x-1 <span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">y=3x+3

<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">__Reading__ - read for one hour.

<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">__Writing__ - email your letter to Angel at angelr4309@gmail.com or David at davidamirgonzalez@gmail.com. Make sure your final copy is up on the wiki under Writing.

<span style="color: #0d00ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">6-5-12 <span style="color: #0d00ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">__Math__-workbook p153 <span style="color: #0d00ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">__Reading__ - read for one hour.

<span style="color: #9d00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">6-4-12 <span style="color: #9d00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">* Half a Day tommorow <span style="color: #9d00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">__Math__ - workbook p77 and 152.

<span style="color: #9d00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">__Reading__ - read for one hour and in about 6 sentences write about the main character. This can be done on the wiki or in your nb. Be sure to include the title and author.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">5-31-12 <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">*Con Ed trip is tomorrow. Mariah & Sherease must bring in forms.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">*Get all test papers signed.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">__Math__ - do workbook p77. Show all __#|work__ on scrap. Feel free to use the Lattice Method

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">__Social Studies__ - we will __#|continue__ presenting on __#|explorers__ tomorrow.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">__Writing__ - Complete this writing prompt on the wiki or in your nb: "World No Tobacco Day" is celebrated on May 31st around the world. Write in at least 5 sentences reasons to persuade someone to __#|stop smoking__ or stop chewing tobacco. Explain to them the dangers of tobacco products.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">__Reading__ - finish T2K 4-1213. Read for one hour.

<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">NYS Science Test: Written will be Monday, June 4th.

<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">5-30-12 *Con Ed trip is Friday. Kiara, Mariah, and Sherease must bring in slips. <span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">*Get all test papers signed.

<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">__Math__ - Test on Ch 11 tomorrow. Complete the practice test (form A). DreamBox.

<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">__Reading__ - complete the T2k packet comprehension pages 55, 56, and 57. It will be collected and graded tomorrow. Read for one hour and finish T2K 4-1212.

<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">__Word__ #|Study - use each word from Unit 14 in a descriptive, logical sentence. You can post it on the wiki or do it in your nb.

5-29-12 *Con Edison trip is Friday! :) <span style="color: #0814d9; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__Science__ - do pB284 - B287. Answer in complete sentences. <span style="color: #0814d9; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__Reading__- read for 1 hr.
 * <span style="color: #0814d9; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">*Kiara, Mariah, Briana, Sherease: Con Ed forms! **

<span style="color: #0814d9; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__Math__- workbook p151. Chapter 11 test Thursday.

<span style="color: #ff00c1; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">5-25-12 <span style="color: #ff00c1; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">__Math__ - workbook p150. Ch 11 test next week. <span style="color: #ff00c1; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">__Word Study__ - create a synonym and antonym chart in nb. <span style="color: #ff00c1; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">__Reading__ - read for 1 hour each night!
 * <span style="color: #ff00c1; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">*David, Kiara, Mariah, Briana, Sherease: Con Ed forms! **
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">5-24-12 **
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">*Kieyya, David, Kiara, Joseph, Mariah, Briana, & Sherease: Missing Con Ed permission slip **


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__Reading__ - Read for one hour. **
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__Science__ - Measuring Up pages B281 - B283. Answer in complete sentences. **
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__Math__ - workbook p149. Chapter 11 test next week. **


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">__Word Study__ - define Unit 14 words: absolute, arena, compliment, deliberate, dense, dominant, hazardous, huddle, necessity, offend, regain, thorough. **

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">5-23-12 <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">* ATTENTION: Anahi, Jaden, Damien, Danny, Milan, and Hector pgs 18-21 in Purple Workbook (Focus book) <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">Science - Measuring Up pages B276 to B280. Must be answered in complete sentences.

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">Math - Test on Chapter 11 next week. Complete all ten problems in nb.

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(1) 32,000g=_kg <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(2)9cm 3mm=_mm <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(3)1m 45 cm=_cm <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(4)90 g O 9kg <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(5)=1,750ml O 2 L <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(6)=12M 6CM O 126Cm <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(7)3 M=_cm <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(8)2 L=_ML <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(9)= 50 mm= _cm <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">(10)=4,000g=_kg

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">1CM=10MM <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">1 DM= 10 CM <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">1 M= 100 CM <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">1 M = 1,000 MM <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">1 KM = 1,000 M <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">1 L = 1,000 ML <span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">1 KG = 1,000 G

5-22-1 __Math__ - workbook p148. You need your nb for the chart on changing metric units. Also, do worksheet.

__Science__ - Measuring Up pages B254 to B275

5-21-12 *Pen Pal Letter

Math- Workbook page 147. Worksheet.

Social Studies- Report due tomorrow. you will get points taken off because it is late!!!

5-18-12 *Con Edison Slips

__Writing__ - pen pal letters are due Monday.

__Social Studies__ - written report is due Monday with a cover. (If you need me to print it, I will try to on Monday. You can email it to bxteacher84@aol.com or angelrms424@aol.com).

//** 5-17-12*Con Edison Permission Slips must be signed **// //** __Math__ - finish T2K 4-0703. Do workbook p146. DreamBox. **// //** __Social Studies__ - written report is due Monday with a cover and works cited page. **// //** __Reading__ - T2K p58 only. Quiz tomorrow. **// //** __Science__ - get tests signed. Finish Measuring Up Lessons 29-31. **// 5-16-12 *Con Edison Permission Slip must be returned, signed. __Math__ - Finish T2K 4-0703. Do workbook p145. DreamBox. Get both Diagnostic Checkpoint Section A AND B signed.

__Science__ - complete Measuring Up Lessons 29-31. Everyday we will be taking a practice NYS exam, get them signed!

__Reading__ - Finish T2K p58. Quiz tomorrow.

__Word Study__ - on the wiki or in nb, use each word in a descriptive, logical sentence.

__Social Studies__ - explorer report is due Monday with a cover. 5-15-12 __Math__ - Finish T2K 4-0702. Get Diagnostic Checkpoint signed. DreamBox.

__Science__ - get practice NYS Science Test 2011 signed.

__Word Study__ - in nb, create a synonym/antonym chart for all Unit 13 words.

__Social Studies__ - written report MUST be handed in Monday with a cover.

__Reading__ - finish T2K 4-1204.

**5-14-12** **__Math__ - workbook p144. Finish T2K 4-0701. DreamBox. Tomorrow you will have a quiz. Get Diagnostic Checkpoint signed.**

**__Reading__ - finish T2K 4-1203.**

**__Word Study__ -define new words for Unit 13: abstract, ally, appoint, attentive, bonus, carefree, courtesy, manufacture, mistrust, noticeable, overthrow, peculiar.**

**__Science__ - Ms. W's Measuring Up hw (Lesson 26, 27, 28) is due tomorrow.** **Bronx Zoo reflection is due tomorrow.**

**__Social Studies__ - written report is due Monday with a cover.**

5-11-12 Science - due on l.l. or on wiki:

Write up a (at least 3 paragraphs) reflection on the Endangered Wildlife Program we had with Veronica. What did you learn about wildlife, endangered species, extinction, natural extinction, Dodo bird, HIPPO (Habitat loss, Introduced species, Poaching, Pollution, and Over consumption), and threatened species?

Also, include a paragraph summing up your group work. What did you learn based on the items you were given in your bin? Explain.

Explain how humans effect wildlife. What can we do to help?

5-10-12 *You must bring in the Bronx Zoo permission SLIP tomorrow with LUNCH.

__Math__ - workbook p143.

__Science Measuring Up__ - Lesson 26, 27, and 28. Due Tuesday.

__Social Studies__ - continue working on written report. Follow the outline I gave you. **5-8-12** **Science- write about what you learned by observing the exhibits at the hall of science** **reading- read for an hour**
 * 5-9-12 **
 * Math- Workbook pg 142 **
 * Reading- Read for 1 hr **
 * Social Studies- Finish typing up your report **

<span style="color: #ff0900; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">5-7-12
Trip tomorrow and bring launch Math- work book pages 141 Social Studies - work on report, make cover. =<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**5-3-12** = =<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**Math - workbook pg 140** = =<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**Reading - Read for 1 hr** = =<span style="color: #8203e2; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">**Science - Do lesson 24 (pg 174-179) Due Tommorow** = **5-2-12** **Math - workbook p139** **Science - on L.L.** write a reflection on what you learned about rocks. Use three or more of the following terms in your response: properties, characteristics, hardness, luster, compare, volume.

**4-30-12** ***Presentations for Famous Females will begin tomorrow. Be prepared!**
 * 5-1-12 *Bring in permission slip for Hall of Science Trip. **
 * *We will finish presentations on famous females tomorrow...be prepared to present. **
 * __Math__ - do workbook p138. **
 * __Science__ - bring in any type of rock tomorrow. It will be used in a class experiment. **
 * __Ms. W Hw__ - Measuring Up p123-159 and 160-164. **

**__Math__ - workbook p137.**

**__Social Studies__ - pick a NYS explorer to begin your outline:** **John Cabot,** **Giovanni da Verrazzano,anahi,yoheidy,danny,kiara, angel,alanis,and mariah** **Jacques Cartier,** **Henry Hudson,** **Samuel de Champlain**

**4-24-12** **Attention to Sherease and Milan: Bring in Boston College Form!**

**4-23-12**

//**Pencil Sharpener $2**//
**__Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 137 - 141. Show work! Feel free to log in to DreamBox when you're done.** FINISH WORKSHEET!

__**Science Measuring Up-**__**p****g 186-191,202-206, 207-211, 212-217, 227-232, and 233-237. This is DUE TOMORROW!**


 * 4-20-12 **
 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 126 - 136. Remember to go on DreamBox! **


 * 4-19-12 **
 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 117-125. **

**__Mark your calendars:__** **__ELA Exam:__** April 17th (70 mins for 37 multiple choice), 18th (60 mins Listening & Reading: 20 multiple choice, 3 short responses & 1 extended), and 19th (45 mins Reading & Writing: 4 short responses & 1 extended responses).

**__Math Exam:__** April 25th and 26th (60 mins for 31 multiple choice), 27th (60 mins: 5 short responses & 4 extended responses).

4-18-12 __Math SPIRAL__ - do p114, 115, and 116.

4-17-12 __Math SPIRAL__ - do workbook pages 106-113. __Math Coach__ - p 113, 114, 119 and 120.

4-16-12 *Get plenty of rest for the NYS exam! Math SPIRAL - p106 and 107 forDanny, Hector, Kiara, Angel, Steve, Jaden, Kieyya, Derrick, Mariah, Joseph, Jackie, and Sherease (not doing work with Mr. T)

__**Science Measuring Up-p**__**g 186-191,202-206, 207-211, 212-217, 227-232, and 233-237. This is due Tuesday, April 24**

**4-5-12 *Spring Packet will be graded on 4-16-12**

__**Science Measuring Up-p**__**g 186-191,202-206, 207-211, 212-217, 227-232, and 233-237. This is due Tuesday, April 24**

**__NY Ready Practice Booklet__ - do Practice Test 3 on pages 40 - 60. Bubble it in so it can be graded.**

**__Math SPIRAL__ - do pages 103, 104, and 105.**

**4-4-12 *Spring Packet due 4-16-12** ***Sharpen your pencils *Morning Tutoring**

**__NY Ready Practice Booklet__ - pages 22-32.**

**__NY Ready Workbook__ - finish classwork: pages 134-142.**

**__Science Measuring Up__ - pages 118-129, and 139-159.**

**__Math SPIRAL__ - pages 100, 101, and 102.**

**__Math__ - workbook page 132.**


 * 4-3-12 *Spring Packet due 4-16-12 **
 * Each of you received pencils, SHARPEN THEM. **
 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook 97, 98, and 99. Show all work! **
 * __Math__ - workbook p131. **
 * __Reading__ - read for 1 hr & complete log. **
 * __NY Ready Practice Booklet__ - pages 11 - 21. Chunk & underline. **
 * __Science Measuring Up__ - pages 118-129, 139 - 143, 143 - 149, 149-153, and 154 - 159. **
 * 4-2-12 *Morning Tutoring TOMORROW *Spring packet due 4-16-12 **
 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 94, 95, 96. Feel free to log in to DreamBox. **
 * __Math__ - workbook p130. **
 * __NY Ready Practice Booklet__ - pages 1-10. Chunk & underline! **
 * __Reading__ - read for 1 hour & complete log. Also, try out our new test preparation links! **

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">**3/30/12 *Blue Forms *Saturday School** <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">**Everyone received the Easter holiday packet.**

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">**__Math SPIRAL__ - do pages 90, 91, 92 and 93.**

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">**__Reading & Writing Rally (green)__ - complete up to page 28.**

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">**__Math__ - Quiz Monday on Fractions (study from the workbook...ex: equivalent fractions, simplest form, adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators).**

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">**__Reading__ - read for one hour. Fill out log.**

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">**__Science__ - do pages 149 - 153.**


 * 3/29/12 *Blue Forms must be returned! If your parents choose to not sent you to Spring Classes please have them write that on the form! Thank you. **
 * *Dress Down Day **
 * *$2 for sharpener **
 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 87, 88, and 89. **
 * __Math__ - workbook p128 **
 * __Reading__ - read for 1 hr & complete log. **
 * __Science__ - do pages 149 - 153. Make sure you did p1-11. **
 * __Writing__ - finish pen pal letter on the wiki or in nb. **
 * __*Social Studies - your REPORT with a cover is due tomorrow.__ **

Science- Finish homework ms.w gave from tuesday

**__Math__ - Quiz Friday on fractions. Do workbook page 119.**

**Science - Measuring Up pages 123 - 129, and 144 - 148. Due Thursday.**

**__Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 82, 83, and 84. Show all work!**

**__NY Ready__ - do pages 143 - 150.**

**__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete log.**

** *If you received a blue form, RETURN IT tomorrow signed. **

 * __Ms. W hw__ - Measuring Up workbook pages 118-122. **
 * __Math__ - workbook p 118 (SHOW WORK ON L.L. FOR # 9 - 15). Quiz Friday on fractions. **
 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 79, 80, and 81. **
 * __Reading__ - read for 1 hour & complete log. **

***Ms. W hw - Measuring up pages 118-112. Due Tuesday.**

 * __Math__ - workbook p 118. Quiz next week on fractions (everything we've done so far). **
 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 76, 77, and 78. **
 * __Grammar Rally__ - finish the book. **
 * __Reading__ - read for one hour & complete log. **
 * __Science Measuring Up__ (green) - workbook pages 1 - 11. **
 * __Word Study__ - create logical, descriptive sentences for Unit 12 words. May be posted on wiki or done in nb. **

March 22, 2012

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">March 21, 2012 *Tomorrow is morning tutoring at 7:15 A.M.
<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Math__ - workbook p116. Quiz Friday on perimeter(sum of all sides) and area(l x w)Know the formulas! <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 72 & 73. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Science__ - write 2 paragraphs explaining the [|water cycle]with the new & old words, on L.L. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">([|The ground water animation]) <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Word Study__ - define Unit 12 words in nb: bristle, circular, coarse, discard, extreme, focus, grasp, inspire, magnify, marine, quake, troublesome. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Reading__ - read for 1 hr & complete log. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Grammar Rally (yellow)__ - pages 42 - 52.

** __Math__ - workbook page 115. **

 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 70 and 71. **
 * __NY Ready__ - workbook pages 105 - 114. **
 * __Reading__ - read for one hour & complete log. **

__Grammar Rally (yellow)__ - do pages 37 - 41.
__Math__ - workbook p112. __Math SPIRAL__ - do workbook pages 68 and 69. __Reading__ - read for 1 hour & complete log. __NY Ready__ - do workbook pages 95 - 104. Chunk and underline.

March 16, 2012 *Movie Night begins at 6P.M.
*Saturday school for selected students __NY Ready__ - workbook pages 87 - 94. Chunk and underline! Also jot down the genre for each passage. __Reading__ - read for one hour & complete log. __Math SPIRAL__ - do workbook pages 65 (#6 to find equivalent fraction just multiply the numerator & denominator by a #), 66 (#2 median - just order the #'s from least to greatest & pick the middle#) and 67. __Math__ - workbook page 110

**__Grammar Rally (yellow)__** - workbook pages 32 - 36. **__Math SPIRAL__** - do workbook pages 63 (#2 Range = highest# - lowest#), and 64. **__Math__** - workbook p108 (V = L x W x H). Show work! __**Word Study**__ - complete, logical, descriptive sentences for Unit 11. Can be done in nb or wiki. **__Reading__** - read for 1 hour & complete log (will be collected tomorrow!) __**Social Studies**__ - final draft of written report will be printed out tomorrow. It should be on the wiki. Next week we will work on recording our Power Point slideshow.

** __Grammar Rally (yellow)__ - do pages 28 - 29. **

 * __Word Study__ - create a synonym and antonym chart in nb for Unit 11. **

** __NY Ready__ - do workbook pages 79 - 86. **

 * __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook pages 61 and 62. **
 * __Math__ - workbook p106. **
 * __Social Studies__ - work on your final draft. Post it on wiki so I can print it for you! Begin your power point slide show. **

** __Math SPIRAL__ - workbook p60. **

 * __Math__ - do workbook pages 97 & 105 (Perimeter = sum of ALL sides). **


 * __NY Ready__ - do workbook pages 71 - 78. **

March 12, 2012 Report Card Conferences are tomorrow. [|parent conferences (form)] * We leave at 12:00 noon.

__ NY Ready __ - do workbook pages 61 - 70.

__Grammar Rally (yellow)__ - do pages 24 - 25.

__Social Studies__ - first draft of female report is due tomorrow.

__Math__ - workbook page 84. Tomorrow be prepared to take a QUIZ on long multiplication & division.

__Math SPIRAL__ - do workbook pages 58 & 59 (#3 mode = most).

__NY Ready__ - workbook pages 53 - 60. CHUNK AND UNDERLINE IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

__Grammar Rally__ - workbook pages 22 - 23.

__Reading__ - read for one hour & complete log.

__Social Studies__ - first draft of written report is due Tuesday. Must include: introduction, education, childhood, changes and works cited. Remember there is a discussion post on the wiki to save your work. __Science__ - finish the assignment for Ms. W

March 8, 2012

==== __Writing__ - in class we started writing the first draft of our persuasive paragraph. In between your reasons, add more sentences of explanations / details. Feel free to look back at the powerpoint. You can do research. ====

March 7, 2012
*Google Contest - try to have it in to me by FRIDAY! (ex: Jurassic Period, Medieval Times, Colonial Times, Renaissance, Western Expanision, British Invasion [British Music], and so on...)

__Math__ - workbook p83. Show all Work.

__Reading__ - read for one hour & complete log.

__NY Ready Book__ - workbook pages 45 - 52. Underline & chunk.

__Grammar Rally (yellow)__ - do pages 18 - 19.

__Social Studies__ - your outline is due Tuesday, March 13th in your social nb OR on the wiki discussion post under social.

March 6, 2012

 * Think about [|google contest.] ALL FORMS ARE DUE THURSDAY BECAUSE I NEED TO MAIL THEM OUT. I WILL ALSO GRADE YOU BASED ON YOUR EXPLANATION (WRITING GRADE) AND CREATIVITY! REMEMBER.....YOU CAN WIN A LOT FOR YOURSELF AND THE SCHOOL SO TAKE YOUR TIME PLANNING OUT YOUR GOOGLE LOGO! GOOD LUCK!

Social Studies - start writing your famous female report. Follow the same outline for Black History Month!

Math - do workbook pages 60, 72, and 82. Just estimate!
Reading - read for one hour & complete log.

Grammar Rally (yellow) - do pages 16-17.

NY Ready Book - workbook p 37 - 44. Underline & chunk.

__NY Ready Book__ - workbook p29-36. Chunk & underline important details. Answer EVERY question.

__Grammar Rally (yellow) -__ do pages 12 - 14.

March 2, 2012 *Saturday School is tomorrow
==== ***You may start researching your famous female. I suggest you create a powerpoint in lieu (instead of) a Prezi because I will show you how to record your voice over each slide. Its AWESOME! This can be done on [|Brainshark].** ====

**<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">*Dress Down - wear red, white, and/or black. **

 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Math__ - workbook p67 & 75. **
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Math Crosswalk Coach (yellow)__ - finish workbook p12 - 19. **


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Reading__ - read for one hour and remember that logs will be collected tomorrow! **
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Higher-Order Thinking & Reading Skills Rally (gray)__ - do pages 31-34. I want to see chunking AND underlining. Also, on p34 respond to the following: How did Jesse change throughout this passage? Use details from the story as evidence. Also, predict whether or not you believe if Jesse will become an astronaut in the future, explain! Lastly, what is the genre? **


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Writing__ - complete BOTH sides of the worksheet on sentences and fragments. **
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Science__- redo the ****<span style="color: green; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> photosynthesis ****<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">diagram & label it. Write 1 or 2 sentences about what your confused with. Finish moon phases journal, hand in tomorrow. **

February 29, 2012 *Tomorrow you will be taking Part 2: Listening of the practice ELA test. Get rest =)
__Word Study__ - place each word from Unit 10 in a descriptive and sensible sentence. This may be posted on the wiki or done in you nb.Also do unit 10 "Match the Meaning'.

__Math__ - workbook p61 & 73. Show all work.

__Grammar, Punctuation, & Word Usage Rally (yellow)__ - do pages 10 & 11.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete log.

__Higher-Order Thinking & Reading Skills Rally (gray)__ - do pages 29 & 30. I want to see chunking and underlining of important ideas. On p30 respond to the following: Record 3 of the most interesting facts that you learned from the passage. Choose at least 2 of the most interesting new words you learned. For each word give the definition. Also, provide the genre type.

February 28, 2012

__Grammar, Punctuation, & Word Usage Rally (yellow)__ - do pages 6-9.
__Math__ - workbook pages 62 & 66.

__Word Study -__ finish synonym and antonym chart in nb.

__Reading__ -read for one hour and complete log.

__Higher-Order Thinking & Reading Skills Workbook (gray)__ - do p 27 & 28. I want to see chunking and underlining of important information. On p28, write a paragraph on the main idea of the passage, three details supporting it, and the genre type.

__Writing__ - think of a topic to write a persuasive paragraph on.

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 170%;">February 27, 2012 Welcome Back =)
<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 170%;">__Math__ - workbook p63 & 64 <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 170%;">__Word Study__ - define the following words for Unit 15 in your nb: distress, drench, dwell, juvenile, outstanding, proceed, register, sift, spree, tardy, unfit, variety. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 170%;">__Reading__ - read for an hour & complete log. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 170%;">__Science__ - complete the packet, "Static Electricity."

Enjoy your Mid Winter Recess Break :)
==== __On Monday, February 27th.__ ====

** Reminders: **

 * ** Complete the entire packet **
 * ** Math Spiral workbook pages 46 through 55, show all work please. **
 * ** Must read every night for one hour. I will be checking your log once you return. **

**//<span style="color: #ff00e2; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 180%;">*Mid-Winter Recess Packet and Math Spiral pages 46-55 is due when we come back on Monday, Feb 27th. //**

 * //<span style="color: #ff00e2; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 180%;">__Math__ - workbook p52 //**
 * //<span style="color: #ff00e2; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 180%;">__Math Spiral__ - workbook p 44 and 45. //**
 * //<span style="color: #ff00e2; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 180%;">__Reading__ - log will be collected tomorrow. Continue to read an hour every night, even during the break. //**


 * __Math Spiral__ - workbook p42-43 **
 * __Reading__ - read for 1 hour & fill out log. On L.L or on the WIKI, respond to the following: **
 * Imagine that you are the book reviewer for a city newspaper. Write a book review. Include the title, author, main idea, at least 3 supporting details, and your opinion on the book (did you enjoy it?). **
 * __Writing__ - think of topics to write about for persuasive writing. **
 * __Science__- How can we break up surface tension **

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">February 14, 2012 **Happy Valentine's Day :)**


<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">__**Math Spiral**__ - workbook p 37, 38, & 39. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">__**Reading**__ - read for one hour & complete log. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">__**Writing**__ - in your nb, or on wiki choose ONE of the following writing prompts:
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">make a list of at least 4 people who love you and give at least one reason why you know they love you
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">write a letter to your Mom, Dad, or Guardian, telling them why you love them
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">describe a time when you felt especially loved
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">pretend you are a teacher, make a list of rules you would use to help keep kids from feeling left out

__ELA NY Ready workbook__ - p21 - 28.
__Reading__ - read for 1 hour and fill out log.


 * __Project Due Monday:__ use your imagination to create something for the 100th day of school. If you Google//[|100th day of school ideas]//, you will find some cool stuff! Remember to be creative, all projects will be on display for the school to see. I can't wait to see what you all come up with! **

** If I had 100 wishes, I would... **

 * ** If I had 100 friends, I would... **
 * ** If I had 100 legs, I would... **
 * ** If I had 100 days to do whatever I wanted, I would... **
 * ** If I had $100, I would... **
 * ** The best things about the number 100 are... **
 * ** What 100 means to me... **


 * __Reading__ - read for an hour each night and complete log. **


 * __Reading__ - read for an hour & fill out log (will be collected tomorrow). Tomorrow you will be taking a reading quiz similar to the hw. Complete your chart with at least 5 more words and define! **
 * __ELA NY Ready Instruction workbook__ - do pages 5-12. Feel free to highlight & take notes. **
 * __Writing__ - complete the following on the wiki or in nb (if you would like me to hang it up you can type/write it up on L.L.): **
 * On this day in 1894, Hershey’s Chocolate Company was founded. If the President of Hershey’s asked you to create a new Hershey candy product, what would that product be? Don’t forget to include the ingredients, the candy’s name, and the type of packaging for your new product. You can draw a picture of your product if you like. **

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">//__Math__ - workbook p56.//
====<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">//__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete log. Complete chart with at least 5 more unknown words. Also, look them up in a dictionary to check if your guess was right!// ====

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">//__Writing__ - complete the following assignment in nb or on wiki://
====<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">On February 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts organization was founded. Clubs and organizations are a great way to learn important skills. What types of clubs and/or organizations do you belong to? What are some of the skills that you have learned? If you don’t belong to one, which club would you like to join? ====

// February 7, 2012 //

// ** The following students must return the contest form: Jackie, Derrick, Jaden, Ashley, Joseph, Kaylah, Mariah, Briana, and Sherease. ** //

// ** Signed Science Test: Steve, ** //// ** Danny, Ashley, Alanis, Joseph, Mariah, Briana, Milan, and Sherease. ** //


 * Math Diag. Checkpoint: Steve, Jaden, Danny, Kiara, Joseph, Briana, and Milan. **

__Math__ - workbook p54.

// __Writing__ - respond to the following either on the wiki or in nb: On February 7, 1812, author Charles Dickens was born. During interviews later in his life, Dickens mentioned that memories from his childhood helped him create his fictional stories. What are some memories of your childhood that could someday be turned into great works of fiction? //

// __Reading__ - read for one hour & fill out log. Continue with the vocab chart from class. ALSO, look up all the words in your chart in a dictionary to fill out the fourth column! //

// __Science__- We had a heart, square, triangle, and circle bubble blower. Why did it come out as a sphere?due Thursday. // //February 6, 2012// //*Barnes & Nobles Contest Slip must be returned signed! Tomorrow we will make finishing touches on our essays. Thank you all for the wonderful things you said :)//

//__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log. On L.L. complete the 4 column chart titled: unknown word, what I think, strategy, and definition. Fill it with at least 5 words.//

//__Math__ - workbook p51.//

//__Writing__ - on the wiki or in your nb, respond to the following:// On February 6, 1859, Babe Ruth was born. Many people consider Babe Ruth to be the “Best Baseball Player Ever.” What is something that you hope people would someday remember you by as the “Best Ever?”

__ Science __ - On L.L, write a 2 paragraph essay using your information on water

//February 3, 2012//

//*RETURN CONTEST FORM SIGNED!!!!!//

//__Writing__ - in your nb or on the wiki write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter sharing how Ms. Savoca has influenced your life. Be sure to explain why you admire and appreciate your teacher. Must be 500 words OR LESS. We will review it on Monday.//

//__Math__ - in spiral workbook, do pages 25, 26, 27, and 28.//

//__Science__ - Answer the following questions on L.L:// //1. How much water covers earth?// //2.Describe water// //3.Why is the ocean salty?// //4.What part of Earth is frozen? Why?// //5.Name the 3 states of water// //6.What kind of shape is water? Explain// //7.Why is Earth called the blue planet?// //8.What are clouds?// //9.What are the forms of precipitation?// //10.What is surface tension?//

__ //Reading// __ //- read for one hour each night and fill out log.//

//February 2, 2012//

//__.get science test signed__// //__Math__ - workbook p49, return diagnostic checkpoint, signed!// //__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete log (will be collected tomorrow). Complete chart with 5 more words. Remember to look up the actual definition in a dictionary and write it under the 4th column.//

//February 1, 2012//

//__Science__ - get test signed.//

//__Math__ - in Spiral workbook do page 23 and 24. Show work.//

//__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log. In the fourth column of your vocab chart, write each definition from a dictionary.//

//__Word Study__ - finish REVIEW: Antonyms.//

**//January 31, 2012//** **//*//****//Black History Reports that are LATE will lose 10 pts each day.//** **//ALSO GET SCIENCE TEST SIGNED//** **//__Math__ - workbook p47, must be done in complete sentences.//**

**//__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete log. In notebook complete chart with at least 5 words.//**

**//__Writing__ - on l.l. write an essay (with intro and conclusion) comparing and contrasting Frederick Douglass and Matthew Henson from the book __Portraits of African-American Heroes__. Use the notes found in your nb.//**


 * //January 30, 2012// **


 * //__Math__ - workbook p48. Also, correct and show work for p46.// **


 * //__Writing__ - in your nb or on wiki, write one paragraph (at least 5 sentences) using their, they're, and there correctly.// **


 * //__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete vocabulary chart in nb with AT LEAST 5 words.// **


 * //__Word Study__ - finish classwork.// **

//** January 27, 2012 **// //** *Black History Report is due Tuesday **// //** __Math__ - workbook p46. Show work on L.L. by drawing a timeline (like the T2K lesson). Also, complete the multiplication worksheet. FOR EACH PROBLEM show the fact family. **// //** __Reading__ - read for one hour & complete log. Using a newspaper or magazine article, DESCRIBE the What, Who, When and Where on the construction paper. Save the article! **// **January 26, 2012** ***Black History Report is due Tuesday**
 * __//Black History Report is due tomorrow.//__ **

ALSO BRING IN BOXTOPS
**__Science__ - tomorrow you are having a test. BE READY!**

**__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log. Will be collected tomorrow!In nb or on the wiki: Write two paragraphs about your book: What you liked about it AND what you didn't like.**

**January 25, 2012 *work on your black history report and presentation**

**__Science__ - answer these q's on the wiki or in your nb: 1.) (Summarize) How does electric current produce electricity? 2.) Identify two characteristics that make electromagnets useful.**

**__Reading__ - read a non-fiction book for one hour and fill out log. In your nb, write:** **January 24, 2012 *Signed Math Test *Promo in doubt letter**
 * ** what the book was mainly about? **
 * ** what new information you learned about the topic? **
 * ** What do you still want to know about the topic? What 3 questions do you have? **
 * ** list 3 new words you learned with meanings. **

**__Math__ - workbook p45. Show ALL work on l.l. stapled in workbook. Practice time at home!**

**__Social Studies__ - on the wiki or in nb, answer the following: 1.) What were the explorers looking for? What was their purpose for exploring? 2.) Describe the Native American life BEFORE the Europeans arrival. 3.) Finish the sequence chart of the major events of Columbus' journey. Use your packet!!!!**

**__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log. Complete worksheet.**

**__Science__ - Ms. W test Friday. Know: conductor, insulator, positive & negative terminals, electron, battery experiment...**

**January 23, 2012 *Get Math Test Signed. *Get Promotion in Doubt Letter Signed. *Boxtops *Penny Harvest**

**__Math__ - workbook p44**

**__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log. Read a non-fiction book and in nb create an acrostic poem on the topic. For ex:** ** M artin Luther King, Jr.** ** A merican who fought for** ** R acial justice** ** T hrough unviolent means** ** I nspirational leader** ** N onsensically killed**

**__Science__ - answer questions in nb or on wiki: 1. If you find a metal bar, how can you determine if it is a magnet? 2. How is Earth like a magnet?**

**January 20, 2012**

**__Math__ - know how to tell time. Practice at home. In spiral workbook do pages 21 and 22.**

**__Social Studies__ - work on your Black History research paper. If you send it to me early, I will look over it and give you feedback! __Highlight important details in your explorers packet. Finish classwork.__**

**__Word Study__ - finish classwork - syn/ant**

**__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log.**

**__Science__ - answer those two questions for Lesson 3 either in your nb or on wiki. Please explain in two FULL paragraphs!!!!**

**January 19, 2012**

**__Math__ - Test tomorrow on Ch 3. Complete Practice Test Form A.**

**Social Studies - conduct research for your report which is due Jan. 31st.**

**__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log (will be collected tomorrow).**

**January 18, 2012** ***Get Math Diagnostic Checkpoint signed!** ***Get the Black History Research Form signed. **

**__Math__ - Test Friday on Chapter 3. In Spiral workbook do pages 16 - 20.**

**__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log.**

**__Word Study__ - use each word from Unit 14 in a descriptive sentence. This is done in your nb.**

**__Science__ - in nb OR on WIKI, answer the following questions for Lesson 2: 1.) How can you classify materials as conductors or insulators? Explain! 2.) Explain how a switch can affect the flow of an electric current in a circuit. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!**

January 17, 2012 *Boxtops

__Math__ - Test Friday on Chapter 3. In Spiral workbook do pages 12 - 15.

__Word Study__ - create a synonym and antonym chart for Unit 14 in nb.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log. Read a non-fiction book and in nb write about the genre, the most interesting thing you learned, and whether or not you would recommend this book to a friend. Explain!

January 13, 2012 *No school Monday

__Word Study__ - define new words for Unit 14: convict, discipline, dungeon, earnest, enclose, gradual, grumble, jagged, nourish, provision, treaty, and uneasy.

__Math__ - Test on Ch 3 Friday. In the Spiral workbook do pages 5 to 11. Whatever I did not teach yet just skip.

__Reading__ - read a non-fiction book for one hour everyday. Fill out log! On l.l. record 8 of the most interesting new facts that you learned from the book. THEN, choose 6 of the most interesting new words you learned. FOR EACH word, write a meaning and a personal clue to help you remember its meaning. January 12, 2012 *No school Monday

__Math__ – workbook p43. Ch 3 test next week.

__Reading__ – read for one hour. Your log will be collected tomorrow!

__Writing__ – on the wiki OR in your nb, respond to the following:

On January 12, 1773, the first public, American museum opened. The museum in Charleston, South Carolina offered visitors the opportunity to learn about the natural history and culture of the region. Why do you think museums are important to our society and societies around the world? (Must have a topic sentence) __Science__ - on L.L. write at least 2 paragraph reflection on today's lesson (lemon, apple, and soda experiment) and research the different types of acids.

January 11, 2012

*Must return the math diagnostic checkpoint AND the reading fact/opinion quiz!

__Math__ - workbook p42. Solve by listing the fact families. Can also draw a picture.

__Reading__ - read for one hour. Fill out log. In nb, write two paragraphs on your book. 1. include authors name, title, and describe the genre. What is the authors purpose? 2. Describe the moral of story. Include many details!

__Word Study__ - create a synonym and antonym chart in your nb.

January 10, 2012 *Collect Boxtops / Pennies *MUST return signed reading quiz AND math checkpoint.

__Math__ -workbook p41. Finish t2k lesson if you can!

__Word Study__ - create descriptive sentences using the words from Unit 13.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete log.

__Writing__ - complete the following in your nb:

Task: == Joe and John Henry are a lot alike, but there is one important way they’re different: Joe is white and John Henry is black. In the South in 1964, that means John Henry isn’t allowed to do everything his best friend can. Then a law is passed that forbids segregation. Using important events from the book __Freedom Summer__ by Deborah Wiles, answer the following: ==


 * === Describe your opinion or view on segregation. How would life be different today without the Civil Rights Movement? ===
 * === Choose a character (Joe or John) and describe their character traits with actions. Why do you think Joe and John remained friends even though they were not allowed to do the same things? ===
 * === Predict what you think happened when the boys walk into Mr. Mason's general store together? Explain why. ===
 * === What do you believe is the theme (lesson) of this story? Use events from the plot to support your moral. ===
 * === Use details from the story to support your answer ===

Check your writing for correct spelling, grammar, capitalization,

and punctuation. Use some of our vocabulary words and sentence starters!

January 9, 2012 *Get Math Diagnostic Checkpoint Signed!!!!!

__Math__ - workbook p40. Review multiplication facts.

__Word Study__ - define Unit 13 words: awkward, clatter, gallant, lukewarm, plentiful, volunteer, weary, ration, reserve, scholar, smolder, trudge.

__Science__ - make sure your homework is complete on the lemon experiment.

__Social Studies__ - create your timeline. Be creative!!! May use photos.

__Reading__ - read for one hour.

January 6, 2012 *Saturday School ***GET THE READING FACTS/OPINIONS QUIZ SIGNED**!!!!!!

__Math__ - STUDY your multiplication and division facts! A MUST! Do pages 1-4 in SPIRAL WORKBOOK (skip whatever I did not teach). Also, in nb, write out the 6,7,8,and 9 multiplication facts up to 12. (ex: 6x11=66)

__Reading__ - read for one hour each night and complete log!

__Writing__ - in nb, create a list of at least 6 major events in your life with the year(and month if you want). We will make a timeline next week. (ex: 1984 - I was born, 2010 - I began working at P.S. 69).

__Science__ - Write one sentence on what you experienced from the lemon battery experiment.
 * January 5, 2012 **
 * Math - workbook p39. Diagnostic checkpoint will be tomorrow. Review the material! **
 * Reading -read a non-fiction book for one hour. In nb, create a 2 column chart of 6 facts taken from your book AND YOUR OPINION OF THAT FACT! **
 * Science - finish the moon phases worksheet. **

January 4, 2012

Math - workbook p38.

Word Study - use each word in a descriptive sentence.

Reading - read a non-fiction book for one hour. Fill out log. In nb create a 2 column chart of 5 facts from your book with your own opinions.

**January 3, 2012** **Math - workbook p37. Know your times table....you will be quizzed.**

**Reading - read for one hour. Remember I will collect your log every Friday. In your nb write a paragraph describing your book (with the title, author, and genre type). Is it full of facts or opinions? Explain with examples.**

**Writing- finish classwork ( 1.** A detailed description of your holiday break. (What was your Christmas like? New Years? 2. A few possible goals or resolutions for the new year WITH a plan on how to achieve**).**

**Word Study - create a synonym and antonym chart in your nb for: accurate, alert, ancestor, disaster, elementary, envy, epidemic, feeble, penetrate, romp, staple, survive.**

December 21, 2011 *Tomorrow is our class trip! Dress down and bring lunch. *Let me know what you are bringing for Friday's Christmas party

Math - workbook p36

Reading - read for one hour and fill out log. It will be collected Friday.

Writing - create cover for your fable. Make sure the title of your fable is capitalized and on it!

Word Study - define the following words in your nb: accurate, alert, ancestor, disaster, elementary, envy, epidemic, feeble, penetrate, romp, staple, survive.

December 20, 2011 *Penny Harvest *Boxtops *Winter Recess Packet is due 1-3-12 *Sign Diagnostic Checkpoint *LOG IN TO T2K TONIGHT! *CHRISTMAS PARTY IS FRIDAY. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOUR BRINGING! *Tomorrow is PJ day!

Math - workbook p35

Reading - read for one hour and sign log.

December 16, 2011 *Penny Harvest *Collect Boxtops *Winter Recess Packet is due Tues, January 3, 2012. *Get Math Diagnostic Checkpoint SIGNED and brought back TUESDAY! *NO SCHOOL MONDAY

__Reading__ - read for one hour. Fill out reading log!

__Writing__ - finish the letter to Santa. Write up final draft on l.l. and place in an envelope stamped.

__Word Study__ - define new words in your nb: accurate, alert, ancestor, disaster, elementary, envy, epidemic, feeble, penetrate, romp, staple, and survive.

__Math__ - workbook p34. Know your times table!

December 15, 2011 *Reading logs will be collected and reviewed tomorrow!

Math - do worksheet.

Word Study - quiz tomorrow.

Reading - read for one hour.

December 14, 2011 *To win a free pizza party, log in to X69.timetoknow.com from home. Must be online tonight! *Reading logs will be collected and reviewed EVERY FRIDAY!

EXTRA ASSIGNMENT: ON L.L. WITH A GREETING AND CLOSING, WRITE A LETTER TO THE LUNCH STAFF EXPLAINING THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANING UP THE CAFETERIA and ACTING PROPERLY.

__Math__ - workbook p33. Tomorrow we are taking a diagnostic checkpoint so review.

__Word Study__ - create a synonym and antonym chart in nb.

__Writing__ - respond to the following in your nb:

On December 14, 1911, the South Pole was discovered. If you were able to travel to the South Pole, who would you want to take along with you and why? You can choose from anyone – someone you know, someone famous, someone alive, someone who is no longer living, anyone.

__Reading__ - read for one hour.

December, 13, 2011 *Get pink form signed. *Return Math Test signed!

__Math__ -workbook p32.

__Word Study__ - use each word in a descriptive sentence in nb. Test Friday.

__Writing__ - respond to the following in your nb: On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. This was a brave action by Parks. What is the bravest thing you have ever done? Be sure to include details about the event and why you think you were brave.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log on l.l.

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__Writing__ - on L.L write a letter to Nubs OR Major Dennis expressing your feelings of loyalty, survival, and war. Use your notes from the book __Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, Marine, and a Miracle.__ ======

__Word Study__ - Unit 10 test tomorrow.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and focus on theme.

__**Reading**__ - read for one hour and in nb write one paragraph describing the theme of a tv show OR book with evidence. Be sure to include the title of the tv show, movie, or book.
__**Writing**__ - on L.L. respond to the following: Inventor Eli Whitney was born on December 8, 1765. Whitney is well-known for his invention of the cotton gin. This machine made the harvesting of cotton much easier for the early farmers. What is an invention you could create that would help someone complete a job around your house? Be sure to explain your invention, what it does, and why it will help. Don’t forget to include a drawing of your invention.

__**Word Study**__ - look over the words. Test Friday. (Index cards might help: place the word on one side and the definition on the other)

__Math__ - Test tomorrow. Study from your practice test.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete a chart in your nb similar to the one we did in class (problem, solution, theme, and universal theme). On top of the page write the book title and author.

__Word Study__ - Test Friday. Write sentences in your nb.

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">December 5, 2011 **

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Return Math Diagnostic Checkpoint ** **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Bring in $4 + the field trip form **

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">*Return Saturday School forms **

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Math__ - complete practice test (form A). Test is Wednesday! **

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Science__ -in nb finish the following questions: 1.) In your own words, explain what static electricity is. 2.) Suppose you and a friend each rub a balloon against your hair. What would happen if you tried to push the two balloons against each other? ** **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3.) Write what you need help with, one question you have, and what you learned. **  **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Remember that your essay for Ms. Weingarten is DUE TOMORROW!!!!!! **

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Word Study__ - create a synonym and antonym chart. Test Friday. **

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__Reading__ - read for one hour. In your nb write one paragrapgh describing the theme and major events from the story proving it! **

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">December 2, 2011 **
**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">*Today you received a graded Math Diagnostic Checkpoint. Return it Monday, signed! ** **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">*Bring in $4 + the field trip form ** **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">*Saturday school starts tomorrow. Students: you know who you are! **

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**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Word Study__ - define Unit 10 words in your nb: antique, baggage, digest, establish, eternal, haste, humid, lash, oppose, pioneer, sensible, and worthy. Test will be Friday. ** ====== **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Math__ - complete worksheet. Chapter 2 test will be Wednesday. Use your workbook, nb, and/or online text to study! ** **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Reading__ - read for one hour each night and focus on the THEME. **

Math - workbook p 27 AND 28. Diagnostic checkpoint tomorrow!
Word Study - Test tomorrow so review the words!

Reading - read for one hour.

Science - Weingarten quiz tomorrow on insects. Write two paragraphs comparing and contrasting insects and snails.

*BRING IN FIELD TRIP FORM AND SIGNED DIAGNOSTIC CHECKPOINT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and in nb write the moral of your story along with a LIST of events as evidence.
__Word Study__ - finish the synonym and antonym classwork. Also, in nb, use each word in a sentence. __ RETURN THE TRIP FORM BY TOMORROW PLEASE! __

November 29, 2011
Math - workbook p25 Word Study - create a synonym and antonym chart in nb. Reading - read for one hour and write about the theme or moral in your book. What lesson can one learn? Writing - you will be writing your own fable IN SCHOOL. Begin by completing your fable dissection chart.

November 28, 2011
=__Math__ - workbook p24= =__Word Study__ - define Unit 9 words: ambush, calculate, contribute, dread, employ, extend, frantic, initial, routine, stun, sturdy, and yield. Quiz on Friday!= =Reading - read for one hour.=

*Today you received the math diagnostic checkpoint ch 2, section b. Return it signed on Monday.
__Reading / Writing__ - complete "Thanksgiving and the Pumpkin Pie"

Complete the entire Thanksgiving packet of the two fables.

Begin thinking about your fable (The characters, setting, rising actions, conflict, falling actions, and solution with a MORAL).

November 22, 2011
Reminder: Tomorrow you will be dismissed at 2:30p.m.!!!!!! Remind your parents! *Penny Harvest *Last day for canned goods __Reading / Writing__ - complete "Thanksgiving: A Day of Thanks" packet. Begin thinking about your fable (The characters, setting, rising actions, conflict, falling actions, and solution with a MORAL).

__Math__ - workbook p22 AND 23

Thanksgiving packet is due Monday. This includes 2 stories: "The Two Fellows and a Bear" and "The Serpent and the Eagle"

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**__Reading / Writing__** - complete "The Ant and the Chrysalis" fable handout. Take your time and make sure BOTH essays are descriptive. ======

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">__**Word Study**__ - Test Wednesday on Unit 8 words. Write sentences for each word.
Friday, November 18, 2011 ***Penny Harvest Money** *Canned goods for the **Food Drive (EXTRA CREDIT IN S.S.)** ***Anti-Bullying Poster is due Monday for the school contest.** ***Today you received the Math Diagnostic Checkpoint. Show your parents and return it signed Monday!**

* Picture Day on Monday
**__Math__ - workbook p20**

**__Word Study__ - create a synonym and antonym chart in nb.**

**__Reading__ - read for one hour each night and complete the character worksheet.**

Thursday, November 17, 2011 ***Penny Harvest Money** *Canned goods for the **Food Drive (EXTRA CREDIT IN S.S.)**

__**Word Study**__ - define the following words in your nb OR on the wiki post. YOUR DEFINITIONS SHOULD LOOK LIKE MINE FROM LAST WEEK! attractive, burden, consent, dependable, indicate, previous,qualify, response, shabby, thaw, urgent, vanity. Test Wednesday of next week.

**__Math__** - workbook p19. In your nb show the estimates (over or underestimates).

**__Reading__** - read for one hour.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
***Penny Harvest Money** *Canned goods for the **Food Drive**

Math - workbook p 18. Show all the work in your nb (in a 2 column chart labeled ACCURATE and ESTIMATE - like the classwork). Short quiz tomorrow on what we learned.

Reading - read for one hour. On L.L. write the main idea of what you read so far with 3 supporting details. Then list 3 new words you learned with the definitions.

Writing - pick a moral from todays fable lesson. Paragraph 1: describe the moral. Paragraph 2: describe your connection to that moral; an experience of your own. Done in nb.

Tuesday, November 15 ,2011
Math-Workbook page.17

Reading-Read for 1 hour.In nb,write about what you read.

Social Studies-Be ready to present tomorrow.

Math - workbook p16 (show the mental math; apply the same operation to both sides)
Reading - read for one hour Social Studies - be prepared for your presentation and remember the written report contains an introduction, paragraphs, and works cited.

*Bring in pennies for Penny Harvest and money for the Book Fair *Tomorrow is half a day because of parent / teacher conferences.

Thursday, November 10, 2011
Reading - read for one hour each night. In your nb write what you believe is the main idea of your book. Make a list of supporting details.

Writing - on l.l. write a response to Ballet Hispanico which was the performance we saw yesterday. What was your favorite part (ex: mine was the Maria dance!). Write 5 sentences or more about your experience.

Social Studies - written report AND presentation is due Monday!!!!! Come to school READY to present!

Word Study - Test is Monday.

Math - show the mental math for the following problems in your nb: 54+29 36+48  234+39  475+197  578+153  619+281  500+700  293+467  585+348

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Math - workbook p15. Show the mental math!

Word Study - Test Monday. Use each word in a sentence.

Reading - read for one hour. In nb, write atleast 5 sentences about what you read. Our focus this week and next week is main idea.

Writing - in nb make a list of characteristics of a fable.

Social Studies - work on powerpoint and written report.

Social Studies - work on your written report and presentation.

Word Study - create a 3 column chart in your nb to list synonyms and antonyms.

Friday, November 4, 2011
*Next week you have off Tuesday (Election Day) and Friday (Veterans Day).

You must bring in signed Science and Word Study#6 tests if you scored below an 85%.
__Math__ - complete worksheet on finding the rule. __Reading__ - read for one hour each night. Complete the worksheet titled story summary. On the top of the worksheet please have the title of your book and the authors name. Monday you will take a practice ELA exam so get plenty of sleep! __Social Studies__ - the written report (with an intro) AND your presentation (powerpoint or wiki page) is **DUE ON MONDAY - NOVEMBER 14**.

**Wednesday, November 2, 2011**

**__Math__ - do the work in nb. Test Friday. Study from the corrections made on practice test!!!!**

**Science - Test tomorrow on the animal kingdom with Ms. Weingarten.**
**__Reading__ - read for one hour. In nb, write down your predictions with MUCH evidence. YOU KNOW I LIKE PLENTY OF DETAILS!!!!!**

**Tuesday, November 1, 2011** **__Math__ - Test Friday. Complete Practice Test (Form A) AND worksheet (both sides).** **__Reading__ - read for one hour. On L.L. write two paragraphs: 1. describe the rising actions and problem in your book and 2. the falling actions and resolution and climax. On top of the page include the title and author. Be Descriptive!**

**Monday, October 31, 2011** **__Reading__ - read for one hour.** **__Social Studies__ - continue your research for the group project.** **__Math__ - Chapter 1 test will be Friday.** **WE DO HAVE SCHOOL TOMORROW!!!!!!!**

**Enjoy your Halloween :)**

**Friday, October 28,2011** ***Halloween Party will be Monday after 1:30 (whatever you decide to bring, post here:Jaden will bring in soda, Danny will bring in chips,Jackie is bring cookies ,Yoheidy:Chips Salt and Vinegar)(Brittany will bring in chips, soda, and gum)** Anahi will bring Doritos and Bqq chips and pesi/.Kaylah is bringing in cookies ***Wear black and/or orange with a representation of a vocabulary word. This may be done through any creative depiction of the word. The vocabulary word AND its definition MUST be displayed on somewhere on you!!!!! [|SEE EXAMPLES] [|IDEAS] [|HALLOWEEN PARADE]** **__Reading__ - next week our focus will be on the plot of the story. Read ONE hour every night.** **__Math__ - TEST next week on Chapter 1**

**__Word Study__ - Test Monday. STUDY!** Anahi will bring doritos and bqq space chips and pesi
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Word Study - write each word 5x's each in nb and study for tomorrow's test.

Science - Test Tuesday with Ms. Weingarten.

Social Studies - work on project.

Math - get test signed. You may hand in corrections tomorrow for EXTRA CREDIT.

Reading - read for ONE HOUR.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

__Math__ - workbook p14. Tomorrow you will take the diagnostic checkpoint (review money, change, decimals, and problem solving from previous workbook pages!).

__Social Studies__ - work on your project.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and write a paragraph(5 sentences or more) in your nb explaining how the setting affects the plot (storyline).

__Word Study__ - in nb create a list of about 3 synonyms for EACH word. Test Friday.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 (Bring in signed test papers!!!!!! (Word study!)

__Word Study__ - use each word in a DESCRIPTIVE sentence. Test Friday.

__Math__ - workbook p8 AND 13.

__Social Studies__ - begin filling out as much of the outline on the wiki as possible.

__Reading__ - read for one hour and complete a 2 column chart similar to the one from class (setting and how the setting affects character's actions).

Monday, October 24, 2011

__Word Study__ - define these words in your nb: encounter, intrigue, rejoice, suitable, tainted, bitter, climate, ancient, barter, export, import, and modern (12 words). TEST Friday.

__Math__ - workbook p4 and 12

__Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log. In nb, create a two column chart similar to the one from class. Be descriptive!

Friday, October 21,2011 Math - complete both worksheets. Quiz is moved to Monday on making change so please continue practicing. Reading - do worksheet titled Story Charcter Outline. Read one hour every night and fill out log. Science - draw and color an example of a food chain. Label the v producers, decomposers, and consumers.

= Thursday, October 20, 2011 = = __Math__ - workbook p11. Might have a quiz tomorrow on it. = = __Science__ - name five ecosystems = = __Writing__ - on L.L. write a comparison essay for __Rumpelstiltskin__ by Paul O. Zelinsky, and __Rumpelstiltskins Daughter__ by Diane Stanley. Include an introduction, similarities paragraph, differences paragraph, and closing. That is a total of 4 PARAGRAPHS. Use your reading nb. = = __Reading__ - read for one hour and fill out log. = = __Word Study__ - 3xs each in nb. Test tomorrow ! = = *Joseph, Sherease, Danny, Mariah, Rafael, Kieyya - finish lunch assignment = = Wednesday, October 19, 2011 = Math - workbook p10 Word Study - in nb, write a sentence for each word. Test Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reading - read for ONE hour and fill out log. Write ONE paragraph describing the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist in your book ON L.L. RETURN SIGNED TEST PAPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! = Tuesday, October 18, 2011 = = = __Reading__- read for one hour and fill out log. Create a WANTED poster for the antagonist. Title it WANTED on top, draw/color a picture of the antagonist in the center, and below list their crimes or horrible actions. Also be sure to include details of an award and whether or not your villian is wanted dead or alive. Have fun and BE CREATIVE! Sample:

__Math__ - do worksheet __Writing__ - October 15 is"National Grouch Day." If someone around you is being a grouch, what are some ways that you could cheer them up and help them be in a better mood? Write one paragraph in your nb.

Monday, October 17, 2011 =MUST RETURN SIGNED TEST PAPERS!= =Math - do worksheet both sides= =Reading - read for one hour and fill out log. Write one paragraph in nb describing the protagonist in your book. Use details to explain looks and actions!= =Word Study - define these words in your nb: abundant, thrive, natural resource, community, tribe, custom, ecosystem, producer, decomposer, and consumer.=

= = = Friday, October 14, 2011 = = Return signed test papers (MATH AND READING)! = = __Reading__ - read for one hour each night! Fill out log. = = Word Study - QUIZ MOVED TO MONDAY. SORRY! = = __Math__ - workbook p7. = = __Writing__ - create a COLORFUL cover for your narrative. Make sure it contains the title (capitalized) and your name / class. =

= = = = = Thursday, October 13, 2011 = = = = __Math__ - do workbook p6. Quiz on word form, standard form, expanded form and place value is moved to tomorrow. Review from your workbook now that we checked it! = = = = __Reading__ - read for 1 hour and fill out log. Post on the wiki OR write in your nb the title of your book, authors name, and at least 5 major events you read in sequence. = = = = __Word Study__ - quiz tomorrow. Know all 10 words! Write each word 3 times each in nb. Thank you. = = = = __Science__ - __draw__ and __color__ an example of an ecosytem. __LABEL the living and nonliving parts__. For example: I might draw my goldfish aquarium. *THINK ABOUT a living thing and how it can be effected by overpopulation. = = Wednesday, October 12, 2011 = = ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ *Bring in a dark colored pen. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ = = __Math__ - do workbook pages 2, 3, 5, and 9. Quiz tommorow different ways to write numbers, standard form, expanded, word form, and place value. Please Review! = = __Reading__ - read for one hour. Fill out log. Remember that our focus is sequence! = = __Word Study__ - test Friday on words. Know spelling and definitions. In your nb, write sentences for these words.Also, write three synonyms on L.L =

= = = = =<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">Tuesday, October 11, 2011 =

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==<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">Reading - read for one hour. Fill out log in nb. On L.L. complete a story map like the one in class. Include the heading, book title, author, beggining details, middle, and end. ==

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">Science - weather journal and recipe for photosynethesis.
= = = Friday, October 7, 2011 = = BRING IN ALL TEST PAPERS SIGNED! = __Word Study__ - define these words in your nb: scamper soar expedition gallop clatter pursue cunning holler reunion rein Test on Friday. Know definitions and spelling.

__Reading__ - read for one hour every night. FILL OUT READING LOG. Complete a two column chart of your books explicit information and inferences/conclusions - just like we did in class!

__Math__ - complete entire packet.

__Writing__ - think about your best or worst experience (characters, setting, beggining, middle, end) = Thursday, October 6, 2011 = = BRING IN ALL TESTS SIGNED! = __Science__ - STUDY! __Math__ - complete 2 worksheets. On the reading 7-digit numbers, write each number in word form. Test tomorrow, study from your review sheets that we checked in class! __Word Study__ - test tomorrow. Know all definitions. Write words 3 times each in nb. __Reading__ - read for one hour. Fill out log and write one paragraph in nb on your predictions or inferences. Give evidence! <span style="color: #0d00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Wednesday, October 5, 2011 =<span style="color: #ff0900; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Bring in all tests signed! This is a must. = <span style="color: #0d00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Reading__ - read for one hour. Fill out reading log. Complete the 3 column chart of inferences in nb.

<span style="color: #0d00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Science__ - Test tomorrow! Review photosynthesis.

<span style="color: #0d00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Word Study __ - Test Friday. Create a **list (3 or more) of synonyms** for each word. Use a thesaurus.

<span style="color: #0d00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">__Math__ - Quiz Friday on place value. Complete ALL 3 worksheets! This includes adding commas, place and value, and making really big numbers look even bigger.

= = = **Tuesday, October 4, 2011** = = __Reading__ - read for one hour. Fill out reading log AND chart in nb of inferences and actions for your character. = = = = __Science__ - TEST Thursday morning on photosynthesis. = = = = __Word Study__ - Use each word in a logical sentence. Test Friday. = = = = __Math__ - Quiz Friday. In your nb, write these numbers in expanded form AND word form: = = 1,234 = = 45,099 = = 147,495 = = 2,766,456 = = 251 = = = = Monday, October 3, 2011 = = __Science__ - complete the entire Plant Review Packet! Know the material. = = __Reading__ - read for one hour. Fill out log. = = = = = =<span style="color: #ff00e2; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">Wednesday, September 28, 2011 = =<span style="color: #7700ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Math__ - complete packet of geometry review = =<span style="color: #7700ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Social Studies__ - complete 2 worksheets "locating landmarks " and " map skills" = =<span style="color: #7700ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Reading__ - read for an hour EVERY night and complete reading log in nb. = =<span style="color: #7700ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">__Word Study__ - define these words in your nb: adore, slender, gaze, subside, gloomy, norm, obstacle, achieve, mimic, dismay. Test NEXT Friday. = = = = Tuesday, September 27, 2011 =

=Reading - read for one hour, fill out reading log, AND write one paragraph in your nb on the author's purpose of your book.=

=Word Study - study the 5 definitions for tomorrow's quiz. Write each word 2 times in nb.= = = =Math - review: solid/plane figures, polygons, lines, line segments, rays, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, congruent / motions, symmetry, and similar figures for tomorrows test. COMPLETE THE 3 WORKSHEETS.= = = =Writing - compare and contrast essay (final draft) is due on looseleaf. Must have 4 paragraphs with comparison words!= = = = = = = = Monday, September 26, 2011 = = = = Reading - read for one hour and fill out reading log. = = = = Math - we will have a test review tomorrow. Test is Wednesday on all the topics we covered. = = = = Reading - in your nb, finish the first draft of the compare/contrast essay. The format is as follows: Introduction, Comparing, Contrasting, and Conclusion. We will review it together tomorrow. = = = = = = Social Studies - complete worksheet. = = = = = = Word Study - use each word in a sentence. Quiz Wednesday. =

Friday, September 23, 2011

GET WORD STUDY TEST SIGNED! = Math - on a white sheet of paper, draw and color a picture that shows symmetry. (Test Wednesday on what we covered) Complete the 2 worksheets. = = = = Word Study - look up these words and define in your nb: immigrant = = labor = = fare = = poverty = = grateful = = = = Reading - read for ONE HOUR EVERY NIGHT and fill out the log. = = = = Science - = = = = = = = = Thursday, September 22, 2011 = = = = Word Study – test tomorrow on all 9 words. Study the definitions and spelling! = = = = Reading – read for one hour and fill out the reading log. In your nb write about what you read (summarize). =

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Math - complete worksheet on circles.

Writing - decorate and complete your heart map on the paper I gave you. You can use stickers, magazine pictures, etc.Use your nb to help you. Then, pick something from your heart to write about.

Reading - read for one hour and fill out log.

Word __#|Study__ - quiz on definitions Friday. STUDY! Write each word 2 times each in nb. = = = = = ATTENTION: THURSDAY I WILL BE AT THE SCHOOL FROM 5 - 5:30 P.M. PLEASE INFORM YOUR PARENTS IF THEY PLANNED ON STOPPING BY FOR "MEET THE TEACHER" NIGHT. THANKS. = = = = Tuesday, September 20, 2011 = = = = Word Study - in your notebook, use each word in a sentence that makes sense! = = = = Reading - read for one hour and fill out the reading log in the back of your reading nb. Also, in your nb, write about the parts of the book that really interested you. Be descriptive. = = = = Social Studies - finish the map assignment from class on construction paper. Be sure to label all the continents, oceans, and compass rose. =

= = = = = = = = = = = Monday, September 19, 2011 = = Find out about free tutoring on Thursday afternoons at the Soundview Christian Center located at 408 Soundview Ave. The number is <span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1330301034">646-770-7247 <span class="skype_pnh_container"><span class="skype_pnh_mark">begin_of_the_skype_highlighting <span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common"><span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span">646-770-7247  <span class="skype_pnh_mark">end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting <span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common"><span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span"><span class="skype_pnh_print_container_1331160199">646-770-7247 <span class="skype_pnh_container"><span class="skype_pnh_mark"> begin_of_the_skype_highlighting <span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common"><span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span">646-770-7247   <span class="skype_pnh_mark">end_of_the_skype_highlighting     <span class="skype_pnh_mark">end_of_the_skype_highlighting. = = = = Reading - read for one hour. Fill out the reading log in the back of your nb and get it signed. Also, write a paragraph (5 sentences) based on what you read. This could be posted on the independent reading section of wiki OR in your reading nb! = = = = Math - complete worksheet on polygons. = = = = Word Study - in your nb, look up the definitions to these words: conceal, recall, astonished, foreign, tragedy, landmark, chaos, optimistic, culture. These words are based on this weeks reading. = = = = = = **Friday, September 16, 2011** = = = = **__Reading__ - read for one hour each night. Fill out the reading log in the back of your notebook and get it signed.** = = = = **__Writing__ - complete the two worksheets called "My School Rules! Your School Drools!!"** = = = = **__Science__ - complete any assignment you may have from Ms. Weingarten** = = = = **ALL HOMEWORK WILL BE COLLECTED OR CHECKED AT YOUR DESK MONDAY MORNING. KNOW THAT THIS COUNTS TOWARD YOUR FIRST REPORT CARD SO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. THANK YOU!** = = = = = = = = = =** Thursday, September 15, 2011 **= = = =SCHOLASTIC ORDER - PAY BY CASH OR CHECK (PAY TO THE ORDER OF NICOLE SAVOCA)= =** BRING BACK ALL FORMS PLEASE! **= =** BRING IN ALL SCHOOL SUPPLIES...ESPECIALLY THE FOLDERS AND NOTEBOOKS! **= = = =Math - complete the two worksheets! Also, finish classwork assignment of defining the terms on construction paper.=

=Reading - read for one hour. In your reading notebook, write what you thought about. Make sure the book is JUST RIGHT for you!=

=Science - fold a sheet of construction paper, color, and decorate it the way Ms. Weingarten explained in class.=

=Writing - write up final draft of hero letter. What do you admire about this person? What makes this person a hero? You can type it up on the wikispace under writing so I can print it OR you can write it up on looseleaf. Make sure you proofread it and it contains a greeting (Dear) and closing (Sincerely)!--=