Homework Assignments
Friday, June 21
1. No more homework for this school year!
Thursday, June 20
1. LAST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT! - do. p. H59 in your math book to study for the Chapter 28 quiz on Friday
Wednesday, June 19
1. Math 38.4
2. Vocabulary Squares: scenic, descend. endured, hearty, frantically, obstacles
2. Vocabulary Squares: scenic, descend. endured, hearty, frantically, obstacles
Tuesday, June 18
1. Math 28.3
2. Practice Book p. 174 (Main Idea + Details)
2. Practice Book p. 174 (Main Idea + Details)
Monday, June 17
1. Math 28.2
2. Spelling: rainbow writing (write each word in a different color 5 times)
2. Spelling: rainbow writing (write each word in a different color 5 times)
Friday, June 14
1. Math 21.1
2. Read "Discovering the Atocha," pp. 776-782 in the Storytown book (this is the last story!!!)
3. Start reviewing for the Theme 6 Test
2. Read "Discovering the Atocha," pp. 776-782 in the Storytown book (this is the last story!!!)
3. Start reviewing for the Theme 6 Test
Thursday, June 13
1. John Muir questions
2. Study for Lesson 29 reading test
2. Study for Lesson 29 reading test
Wednesday, June 12
No Homework
Tuesday, June 11
1. Get chapter 20 math test signed and do corrections
2. Vocabulary windows (7 words): coddled, dainty, dedicated, determined, endured, memorable, pitiful
2. Vocabulary windows (7 words): coddled, dainty, dedicated, determined, endured, memorable, pitiful
Monday, June 10
1. Finish any work not completed in school today.
2. Study for chapter 20 math test (moved to Tuesday)
2. Study for chapter 20 math test (moved to Tuesday)
Friday, June 7
1. Read "John Muir and Stickeen" in Storytown (lesson #29)
2. Math p. 402 - study for the Chapter 20 test (Monday)
2. Math p. 402 - study for the Chapter 20 test (Monday)
Thursday, June 6
No homework
Wednesday, June 5
1. Math 20.6
2. Reading skills pages
3. Marble Maze due Friday - test it out tonight with a marble!
2. Reading skills pages
3. Marble Maze due Friday - test it out tonight with a marble!
Tuesday, June 4
1. Adding fractions sheet
2. Grammar pp. 99-100
3. Keep working on Marble Maze
4. Get L27 test signed, corrections
2. Grammar pp. 99-100
3. Keep working on Marble Maze
4. Get L27 test signed, corrections
Monday, June 3
1. Math 20.5
2. Reading - 2 pages
3. Marble Maze due Friday
2. Reading - 2 pages
3. Marble Maze due Friday
Friday, May 31
1. Math 20.4
2. Read "The Bunyans" in Storytown - be ready for a small quiz Monday!
3. Marble Maze
2. Read "The Bunyans" in Storytown - be ready for a small quiz Monday!
3. Marble Maze
Thursday, May 30
1. Reading mini-packet
2. Math boxes sheet
3. Continue working on Marble maze
2. Math boxes sheet
3. Continue working on Marble maze
Wednesday, May 29
1. Math 20.3
2. Reading pgs. 157-160
3. Keep working on your marble maze: you should have your 24 in. x 24 in. cardboard by now
2. Reading pgs. 157-160
3. Keep working on your marble maze: you should have your 24 in. x 24 in. cardboard by now
Tuesday, May 28
1. Math 20.2
2. Vocabulary Windows (8 words) - ancient, distant, sentries, glistens, embedded, cascading, weary, eroding
3. Get 2 tests signed (reading L26 and social studies quiz)
4. Keep working on Marble maze project
2. Vocabulary Windows (8 words) - ancient, distant, sentries, glistens, embedded, cascading, weary, eroding
3. Get 2 tests signed (reading L26 and social studies quiz)
4. Keep working on Marble maze project
Friday, May 24
1. Decimals Packet
2. Play NWEA math games about decimals and measurement
2. Play NWEA math games about decimals and measurement
Thursday, May 23
1. Math 20.1
2. Finish reading packet
3. Anything attached to your Gold Card
2. Finish reading packet
3. Anything attached to your Gold Card
Wednesday, May 22
Get lots of sleep, reading MAPs test tomorrow!
1. Reading - keep working on your reading packet (due Friday)
2. Study "First People" vocabulary cards for tomorrow's quiz
3. Math - get chapter 19 test signed and do corrections on a separate sheet of paper (with explanations!)
1. Reading - keep working on your reading packet (due Friday)
2. Study "First People" vocabulary cards for tomorrow's quiz
3. Math - get chapter 19 test signed and do corrections on a separate sheet of paper (with explanations!)
Tuesday, May 21
1. Math - study for chapter 19 test on Wednesday
2. Lesson 26 vocabulary windows - contraption, roamed, massive, submerged, elegant, obstacles, complicated, eerie
3. Study "First People" vocabulary cards (quiz Thursday)
2. Lesson 26 vocabulary windows - contraption, roamed, massive, submerged, elegant, obstacles, complicated, eerie
3. Study "First People" vocabulary cards (quiz Thursday)
Monday, May 20
1. Math - study chapter 19 for the test on Wednesday, do page H50
2. Journal entry - what advice do you have for next year's fourth graders?
3. Social Studies - study the following vocabulary words (already on index cards) for a matching quiz on Thursday:
abandon, archaeologists, Asia, bison, carbon dating, ceremonies, continent, culture, descendants, dwellings, European, Great Lakes, mammoths, minerals, North America, prairie, prehistoric, proposal, raided, sacred
2. Journal entry - what advice do you have for next year's fourth graders?
3. Social Studies - study the following vocabulary words (already on index cards) for a matching quiz on Thursday:
abandon, archaeologists, Asia, bison, carbon dating, ceremonies, continent, culture, descendants, dwellings, European, Great Lakes, mammoths, minerals, North America, prairie, prehistoric, proposal, raided, sacred
Friday, May 17
1. Math 19.6
2. Study First People of Illinois vocabulary cards (quiz next week)
3. Tower Building questions (last page only)
2. Study First People of Illinois vocabulary cards (quiz next week)
3. Tower Building questions (last page only)
Thursday, May 16
1. Math 19.5 - be sure to DRAW a model for each question
2. Reading Finish Line "Anne Frank" article and questions
2. Reading Finish Line "Anne Frank" article and questions
Tuesday, May 14
1. Math 19.4
2. Reading skill review pages
2. Reading skill review pages
Monday, May 13
1. Math 19.3
2. Reading skill review pages
3. study spelling and vocabulary words for the Theme 5 test
2. Reading skill review pages
3. study spelling and vocabulary words for the Theme 5 test
Friday, May 10
1. Math 19.2
2. Grammar pgs.
3. study for Theme 5 test (review sheet)
2. Grammar pgs.
3. study for Theme 5 test (review sheet)
Thursday, May 9
1. Math 19.1
2. Grammar pgs.
3. Get reading lesson 24 test signed
4. Practice ORF passage to perform tomorrow
2. Grammar pgs.
3. Get reading lesson 24 test signed
4. Practice ORF passage to perform tomorrow
Wednesday, May 8
1. Math - study for Ch. 18 test (Thursday)
2. Grammar pgs. (double-sided worksheet)
3. Practice ORF passage for Friday
2. Grammar pgs. (double-sided worksheet)
3. Practice ORF passage for Friday
Tuesday, May 7
1. Math 18.7
2. Illinois Symbols Map (finish)
3. Dragon project (finish)
4. Spelling p. 100
2. Illinois Symbols Map (finish)
3. Dragon project (finish)
4. Spelling p. 100
Monday, May 6
1. Math 18.6
2. Spelling sheet
3. Practice oral reading fluency (ORF) passage (to be performed on Friday)
2. Spelling sheet
3. Practice oral reading fluency (ORF) passage (to be performed on Friday)
Friday, May 3 (substitute teacher)
1. Math 18.5 (if taught)
2. Read next week's story "Welcome to Chinatown!" in the Storytown textbook
3. Definition Poem - finish if not done
4. Play some NWEA games through the website to get ready for MAPs
2. Read next week's story "Welcome to Chinatown!" in the Storytown textbook
3. Definition Poem - finish if not done
4. Play some NWEA games through the website to get ready for MAPs
Thursday, May 2
1. Math 18.4
2. Reading packet - finish
3. Mangrove Wilderness Project
2. Reading packet - finish
3. Mangrove Wilderness Project
Wednesday, May 1
1. Math 18.3
2. Vocabulary Windows (6)
3. Missing work - grades due for progress reports on Tuesday, May 7!!!
2. Vocabulary Windows (6)
3. Missing work - grades due for progress reports on Tuesday, May 7!!!
Tuesday, April 30
1. Math 18.1
2. Reading questions (choose 5 from the half-sheet) - "Mangrove Wilderness"
2. Reading questions (choose 5 from the half-sheet) - "Mangrove Wilderness"
Monday, April 29
1. Get Math chapter 17 quiz signed and do corrections on a separate sheet of paper
2. Earth Acrostic Poem final draft on colored paper - add illustrations, decorate, cut out an "Earth-friendly" shape!
2. Earth Acrostic Poem final draft on colored paper - add illustrations, decorate, cut out an "Earth-friendly" shape!
Friday, April 26
1. Math Review sheet "Perimeter & Area"
2. Reading Review sheet "Word Meanings"
2. Reading Review sheet "Word Meanings"
Thursday, April 25
1. Math 17.4
2. Reading PB pages (spelling and grammar)
2. Reading PB pages (spelling and grammar)
Wednesday, April 24
1. Math 17.3
2. Rdg. PB p. 134 (time events sequencing)
2. Rdg. PB p. 134 (time events sequencing)
Tuesday, April 23
1. Math 17.2
2. Vocabulary Windows (8 words)
2. Vocabulary Windows (8 words)
Monday, April 22
1. Math 17.1
2. Reading PB 134-135
3. Get Reading tests signed and do corrections
2. Reading PB 134-135
3. Get Reading tests signed and do corrections
Friday, April 19
1. Finish "Three Wise Women"
2. Finish the Penny Lab sheet: calculate the mean for each object, and write a conclusion relating size of the object to number of water drops.
3. Any "REDO" work attached to your Gold Card is due Monday
2. Finish the Penny Lab sheet: calculate the mean for each object, and write a conclusion relating size of the object to number of water drops.
3. Any "REDO" work attached to your Gold Card is due Monday
Thursday, April 18
1. Division Challenge sheet
2. Finish reading packet
2. Finish reading packet
Tuesday, April 16
1. Reading: vocabulary windows - opportunities, journey, burst, huddle, recognize, comforts
2. Math p. 278 #1-33: show all of your work (test Thursday!)
2. Math p. 278 #1-33: show all of your work (test Thursday!)
Monday, April 15
1. Reading Practice Book p. 129 (worksheet)
2. Division review sheet
3. Find a poem that you enjoy, copy it onto a notecard or small piece of paper to keep in your pocket this week!
2. Division review sheet
3. Find a poem that you enjoy, copy it onto a notecard or small piece of paper to keep in your pocket this week!
Friday, April 12
1. Math 14.6
2. Science pp. 57-60 corrections on a separate sheet of paper WITH explanations
2. Science pp. 57-60 corrections on a separate sheet of paper WITH explanations
Thursday, April 11
1. Finish reading packet: study spelling, vocabulary words for tomorrow's test
2. Math 14.5
3. Study 50 state capitals (quiz tomorrow!)
2. Math 14.5
3. Study 50 state capitals (quiz tomorrow!)
Wednesday, April 10
1. Think Critically for "Because of Winn-Dixie" in Storytown
2. Study the 50 state capitals (quiz Friday)
2. Study the 50 state capitals (quiz Friday)
Tuesday, April 9
1. Math 14.4
2. Vocabulary Windows: snatched, intends, prideful, consisted, recalls, select
3. Study all 50 state capitals (quiz Friday)
2. Vocabulary Windows: snatched, intends, prideful, consisted, recalls, select
3. Study all 50 state capitals (quiz Friday)
Friday, April 5
1. Math 14.3
2. Finish Mystery Bag book report
3. Study capitals - keep studying
4. Pack a lunch for Monday's field trip
2. Finish Mystery Bag book report
3. Study capitals - keep studying
4. Pack a lunch for Monday's field trip
Thursday, April 4
1. Math 14.2
2. Finish reading packet
3. Study states and capitals for quiz on Friday
2. Finish reading packet
3. Study states and capitals for quiz on Friday
Wednesday, April 3
1. Math 14.1
2. Reading packet - 2 pages
3. Bring in any materials you might need for our 3-D modeling project
4. Study the 35 state capitals we have learned (NE, SE, MW)
2. Reading packet - 2 pages
3. Bring in any materials you might need for our 3-D modeling project
4. Study the 35 state capitals we have learned (NE, SE, MW)
Tuesday, April 2
1. Math 13.5
2. Vocabulary sentences: write 1 sentence for each Theme 4 vocabulary word.
-mischievous, miserable, inadvertently, graceful, magnificent, distressed, quest, trampled, participate, monitor
3. Study the 35 states and capitals from the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions
2. Vocabulary sentences: write 1 sentence for each Theme 4 vocabulary word.
-mischievous, miserable, inadvertently, graceful, magnificent, distressed, quest, trampled, participate, monitor
3. Study the 35 states and capitals from the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions
Monday, April 1
1. Math 13.3
2. Science pp. 53-54
3. Turn in the title and author of your mystery book
2. Science pp. 53-54
3. Turn in the title and author of your mystery book
Friday, March 22
No official homework!
Things to work on:
-read mystery book (if you are not sure if your book is a good choice, feel free to email me [email protected])
-study the 23 states and capitals we have covered so far for the upcoming quiz (Northeast and Southeast regions of the US)
Things to work on:
-read mystery book (if you are not sure if your book is a good choice, feel free to email me [email protected])
-study the 23 states and capitals we have covered so far for the upcoming quiz (Northeast and Southeast regions of the US)
Thursday, March 21
1. Reread "The Case of the Too-Hot Apple Cider" to study for Friday's quiz on the story
2. Math 13.1 sheet
3. Science pp. 49-50
2. Math 13.1 sheet
3. Science pp. 49-50
Wednesday, March 20
1. Math chapter 12 test corrections on a separate sheet of paper, show all work
2. Choose a mystery book to read for the Mystery Bag book report (coming soon)
--bring it in or write down the title and author--
2. Choose a mystery book to read for the Mystery Bag book report (coming soon)
--bring it in or write down the title and author--
Tuesday, March 19
1. Math p. 245
2. Reading packet - 2 pages
3. Study Northeast region capitals for quiz tomorrow
2. Reading packet - 2 pages
3. Study Northeast region capitals for quiz tomorrow
Monday, March 17
1. Math 12.5 - both sides
2. Reading packet - 2 pages (vocabulary and fact/opinion)
2. Reading packet - 2 pages (vocabulary and fact/opinion)
Friday, March 15
1. Math 12.2 both sides, show all work
2. Read for your reading log (on the back of the Gold Card)
3. Get lesson 19 reading test signed
2. Read for your reading log (on the back of the Gold Card)
3. Get lesson 19 reading test signed
Thursday, March 14
1. Math 12.4
2. Finish reading packet to study for Friday's test
2. Finish reading packet to study for Friday's test
Wednesday, March 13
1. Lesson 19 vocabulary windows (do 6 words)
2. Math 12.3 - both sides
3. Science pp. 15-16 in the book
2. Math 12.3 - both sides
3. Science pp. 15-16 in the book
Monday, March 4 - Tuesday, March 12
1. no homework due to ISAT testing and make-up testing
2. read!
2. read!
Thursday, February 28
1. Multiplying fractions sheet
2. Finish lesson 18 reading packet
2. Finish lesson 18 reading packet
Wednesday, February 27
1. Probability math pages
2. Reading packet - choose 2 pages
3. Light sheet (if not completed in class)
2. Reading packet - choose 2 pages
3. Light sheet (if not completed in class)
Tuesday, February 26
1. Vocabulary flapbook (8 words)
2. Fraction sheet
2. Fraction sheet
Monday, February 25
1. Math sheet 19.3/19.4
2. Analogies sheet
3. Packet - choose 2 pages
***Math chapter 9 retake test (only if student scored below 70%)
2. Analogies sheet
3. Packet - choose 2 pages
***Math chapter 9 retake test (only if student scored below 70%)
Friday, February 22
1. Division sheet
2. Get math chapter 9 test signed
3. Read "Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Life"
2. Get math chapter 9 test signed
3. Read "Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Life"
Thursday, February 21
1. Science ISAT pp. 93-96
2. Fact/Opinion Self-Portraits
3. Finish reading packet
4. Multiplication sheet
2. Fact/Opinion Self-Portraits
3. Finish reading packet
4. Multiplication sheet
Wednesday, February 20
1. Math practice test chapter 9 (show work!)
2. Science ISAT pp. 89-92
3. Rewrite "Insects" extended response, use my tips to help boost your score!
4. Get reading test 16 signed
2. Science ISAT pp. 89-92
3. Rewrite "Insects" extended response, use my tips to help boost your score!
4. Get reading test 16 signed
Tuesday, February 19
1. Math 9.6
2. Vocabulary Windows (6) - participate, brilliant, graceful, exotic, mischievous, ancestors
3. Work on self-portrait foldables (due Friday)
2. Vocabulary Windows (6) - participate, brilliant, graceful, exotic, mischievous, ancestors
3. Work on self-portrait foldables (due Friday)
Friday, February 15
1. Math 9.5
2. Solar System choice project
3. Read "Just Like Me" in Storytown
2. Solar System choice project
3. Read "Just Like Me" in Storytown
Thursday, February 14 <3
1. Finish reading packet (lesson 17)
2. Science ISAT pp. 71-72
3. Read for at least 20 minutes tonight
4. Tell your family you love them!
2. Science ISAT pp. 71-72
3. Read for at least 20 minutes tonight
4. Tell your family you love them!
Wednesday, February 13
1. Math 9.4
2. Science ISAT pp. 69-70 and 73-74
3. Reading Packet, do:
-1 spelling page
-1 grammar page
-1 skill (fact and opinion) page
2. Science ISAT pp. 69-70 and 73-74
3. Reading Packet, do:
-1 spelling page
-1 grammar page
-1 skill (fact and opinion) page
Monday, February 11
1. Math 9.3
2. Vocabulary Windows (choose 6)
3. Science Unit 5 test questions
2. Vocabulary Windows (choose 6)
3. Science Unit 5 test questions
Wednesday, January 30
1. Math 8.4
2. Reading - Finish Line pp. 24-26 (pp. 16-23 will help if you are confused!)
3. Weather Report - find a weather report in a newspaper or online (print it out), write down 3 conclusion you can draw or things you understand from the weather report.
2. Reading - Finish Line pp. 24-26 (pp. 16-23 will help if you are confused!)
3. Weather Report - find a weather report in a newspaper or online (print it out), write down 3 conclusion you can draw or things you understand from the weather report.
Tuesday, January 29
1. Math Practice 8.3
2. Get reading test signed, do corrections on a separate sheet of paper
2. Get reading test signed, do corrections on a separate sheet of paper
Monday, January 28
1. Read "The Adventurers" in Storytown
2. Math p. 139
3. Science quizzes 5-6
2. Math p. 139
3. Science quizzes 5-6
Thursday, January 24
1. Reading packet - finish and study for the weekly reading quiz
2. Math Problem Solving 7.5 - study and review for math chapter 7 test (time)
3. Science - Lesson 4 quiz (natural resources)
**Finish your mystery case file on "The Stranger" if it is not already turned in
2. Math Problem Solving 7.5 - study and review for math chapter 7 test (time)
3. Science - Lesson 4 quiz (natural resources)
**Finish your mystery case file on "The Stranger" if it is not already turned in
Wednesday, January 23
1. Vocabulary Squares: hermit, drab, peculiar, timid, occasionally, dashed, fascinated, trembling
2. Science pp. 231-232
3. Math pp. 130-131 - all
2. Science pp. 231-232
3. Math pp. 130-131 - all
Tuesday, January 22
1. Math 7.5 (both sides)
2. "Queen of the Deep" extended response on lined paper
2. "Queen of the Deep" extended response on lined paper
Friday, January 18
1. Math ISAT pp. 91-98
2. Read "The Stranger" and be ready for a mini quiz!
3. Science Quiz 3 (food webs)
2. Read "The Stranger" and be ready for a mini quiz!
3. Science Quiz 3 (food webs)
Wednesday, January 16
1. Math 7.4 Reteach only
2. Reading - grammar pp. 45-46
3. Science ISAT pp. 25-28
2. Reading - grammar pp. 45-46
3. Science ISAT pp. 25-28
Tuesday, January 15
1. Science pp. 201-204
2. ISAT Reading packet
2. ISAT Reading packet
Monday, January 14
1. Math 7.3 (Practice side only)
2. Science pp. 201-204 (due Wednesday)
3. Reading - Firestorm Questions 1-6 ONLY
2. Science pp. 201-204 (due Wednesday)
3. Reading - Firestorm Questions 1-6 ONLY
Friday, January 11
1. ISAT reading packet (read and answer the questions)
2. Math 7.3 (Reteach side ONLY)
3. Science - read and do activities on pp. 189-195
2. Math 7.3 (Reteach side ONLY)
3. Science - read and do activities on pp. 189-195
Tuesday, January 8
1. Math p. 115
2. Finish reading "Mountains" and do the Think Critically questions on p. 330
3. Science - ecosystem sheet (directions included)
2. Finish reading "Mountains" and do the Think Critically questions on p. 330
3. Science - ecosystem sheet (directions included)
Monday, January 7
1. Math. p. 112-113
2. Reading packet: Extra Support p. 69, vocabulary p. 67
2. Reading packet: Extra Support p. 69, vocabulary p. 67
Friday, January 4
1. Math p. 111 #1-10
2. Read "Mountains" pp. 316-330
3. Get reading test 11 and science test (animals) signed
4. Bring back December Gold Cards
2. Read "Mountains" pp. 316-330
3. Get reading test 11 and science test (animals) signed
4. Bring back December Gold Cards
Thursday, January 3
1. Math 6.4 worksheet
2. finish animal projects
2. finish animal projects
Tuesday, December 16
1. Math 6.3 both sides
2. Do Practice Book and Extra support pages 63 in your reading packet (cause and effect skill)
3. Keep working on your animal project
2. Do Practice Book and Extra support pages 63 in your reading packet (cause and effect skill)
3. Keep working on your animal project
Monday, December 15
1. Math 6.2 both sides
2. Reading: Think Critically p. 243
3. Science Quiz 4/5 (use the book!)
4. Get math chapter 5 and reading test 9 signed, corrections on a separate sheet of paper
2. Reading: Think Critically p. 243
3. Science Quiz 4/5 (use the book!)
4. Get math chapter 5 and reading test 9 signed, corrections on a separate sheet of paper
Friday, December 14
1. Read "Mimicry and Camouflage" pp. 286-299 in Storytown
2. Math p. 99
3. Bird Beak Quiz
4. Study spelling bee words for Monday/Tuesday
2. Math p. 99
3. Bird Beak Quiz
4. Study spelling bee words for Monday/Tuesday
Thursday, December 13
1. Finish reading packet
2. Study for math chapter 5 test
3. Science pp. 147-148
4. Finish Metamorphosis Mobiles if not finished in class
2. Study for math chapter 5 test
3. Science pp. 147-148
4. Finish Metamorphosis Mobiles if not finished in class
Wednesday, December 12
1. Math pp. 96-97
2. Emerald's Eggs Questions 5-9 worksheet
3. Get Unit 3 Science Quiz (Plants) signed, do corrections on a separate sheet of paper
4.
2. Emerald's Eggs Questions 5-9 worksheet
3. Get Unit 3 Science Quiz (Plants) signed, do corrections on a separate sheet of paper
4.
Tuesday, December 11
1. Math 5.6 both sides
2. Get science test signed and do corrections on a separate sheet of paper
3. Reading Packet pp. 54-55
2. Get science test signed and do corrections on a separate sheet of paper
3. Reading Packet pp. 54-55
Monday, December 10
1. Math 5.5 both sides (should have started in class)
2. Reading: Emerald's Eggs questions 1-4 (worksheet)
3. Science study guide questions - test/quiz tomorrow
2. Reading: Emerald's Eggs questions 1-4 (worksheet)
3. Science study guide questions - test/quiz tomorrow
Friday, December 7
1. Math 5.3 worksheet, both sides
2. Read the story "Emerald's Eggs" on pp. in your storytown book
3. Social studies: research 3 Midwest landmarks and create an illustration and description (3 facts) for each site.
***Please, do not use Wikipedia as a source. Follow Ms. Rowe's search suggestions: FactMonster.com, pbskids.org, kids.britannica.com/, most government websites.
Note: Students, if you did not complete research on the landmarks in the Southeast region, now it a good time to do it!
2. Read the story "Emerald's Eggs" on pp. in your storytown book
3. Social studies: research 3 Midwest landmarks and create an illustration and description (3 facts) for each site.
***Please, do not use Wikipedia as a source. Follow Ms. Rowe's search suggestions: FactMonster.com, pbskids.org, kids.britannica.com/, most government websites.
Note: Students, if you did not complete research on the landmarks in the Southeast region, now it a good time to do it!
Thursday, December 6
1. Math Problem Solving 5.1/5.2 worksheet
2. Science pp. 129-132
3. finish the reading packet
2. Science pp. 129-132
3. finish the reading packet
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I have assigned a review quiz for science, try it out!
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I have assigned a review quiz for science, try it out!
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Wednesday, December 5
1. Finish your family traditions writing - 1 paragraph describing your family or cultural traditions, including details
Topic sentence - introduce the idea that you have a family tradition
Second sentence - first detail - tell something specific about your tradition
Third sentence - detail 2 - tell something specific about your tradition
Fourth sentence - detail 3 - tell something specific about your tradition
Fifth sentence - tell how you feel about your tradition, or explain your opinion about it, be sure to tell why
2. Finish weaving your cup.
3. Keep working on the reading packet (due Friday)
***Animal Project*** due either 12/21/12 or 1/4/12 (whichever works best for your family's holiday plans!)
-information sent home today (Wednesday)
Topic sentence - introduce the idea that you have a family tradition
Second sentence - first detail - tell something specific about your tradition
Third sentence - detail 2 - tell something specific about your tradition
Fourth sentence - detail 3 - tell something specific about your tradition
Fifth sentence - tell how you feel about your tradition, or explain your opinion about it, be sure to tell why
2. Finish weaving your cup.
3. Keep working on the reading packet (due Friday)
***Animal Project*** due either 12/21/12 or 1/4/12 (whichever works best for your family's holiday plans!)
-information sent home today (Wednesday)
Tuesday, December 4
1. Math 4.2 worksheet - both sides
2. Think Critically questions p. 256
3. Science Quiz 1 & 2 (handout)
2. Think Critically questions p. 256
3. Science Quiz 1 & 2 (handout)
Monday, December 3
1. Math 5.1 worksheet, both sides
2. Vocabulary Graphic Organizer: interval, bond, infest, flexible, delicate, inspire, unique, preserve
3. Lima bean life cycle: create 1 card for each major step in the life cycle of a Lima bean. Include a sentence and an image on each card.
Step 1: a seed containing an embryo is planted in soil
Step 2: the seed sprouts when it is watered, and grows small roots and a stem
Step 3: the seedling grows until it is a mature plant with flowers or cones.
Step 4: the flower is pollinated and produces new seeds to start the cycle over again.
2. Vocabulary Graphic Organizer: interval, bond, infest, flexible, delicate, inspire, unique, preserve
3. Lima bean life cycle: create 1 card for each major step in the life cycle of a Lima bean. Include a sentence and an image on each card.
Step 1: a seed containing an embryo is planted in soil
Step 2: the seed sprouts when it is watered, and grows small roots and a stem
Step 3: the seedling grows until it is a mature plant with flowers or cones.
Step 4: the flower is pollinated and produces new seeds to start the cycle over again.
Friday, November 30
1. Math: "Check What You Know" p. 81 all
2. Read the lesson 9 story on pp. 240-255, "Weaving a California Tradition" - start thinking about your family's traditions!
3. Science: pp. 113-114 (use the book, be careful, boost that science grade!)
4. If not done from Thursday night: Research 3 landmarks in the Southeast Region of the United States: draw a picture and include at least 2 facts (in Regions
packet)
2. Read the lesson 9 story on pp. 240-255, "Weaving a California Tradition" - start thinking about your family's traditions!
3. Science: pp. 113-114 (use the book, be careful, boost that science grade!)
4. If not done from Thursday night: Research 3 landmarks in the Southeast Region of the United States: draw a picture and include at least 2 facts (in Regions
packet)
Thursday, November 29
1. Math p. 72 #1-20 and p. 73 #1-12
2. Finish the reading packet
3. Research 3 landmarks in the Southeast Region of the United States: draw a picture and include at least 2 facts (in Regions
packet)
4. Draw a model of a vascular plant and a nonvascular plant, label each. Label the roots, stem, and leaves in the vascular
plant.
2. Finish the reading packet
3. Research 3 landmarks in the Southeast Region of the United States: draw a picture and include at least 2 facts (in Regions
packet)
4. Draw a model of a vascular plant and a nonvascular plant, label each. Label the roots, stem, and leaves in the vascular
plant.
Wednesday, November 28
1. Reading packet (due Friday)
2. Math 4.7 worksheet (show the models you drew)
3. Postcard from the Northeast region (include a drawing and at least one fact about where you are and what you saw)
4. Preposition House - include 10 items that are somehow related to the house (in it, on it, next to it, behind it) and write 1
sentence for each.
2. Math 4.7 worksheet (show the models you drew)
3. Postcard from the Northeast region (include a drawing and at least one fact about where you are and what you saw)
4. Preposition House - include 10 items that are somehow related to the house (in it, on it, next to it, behind it) and write 1
sentence for each.
Tuesday, November 27
1. Math 4.6 worksheet
2. Reading: Lesson 7 vocabulary windows
3. Circuit Model
4. Sign Lesson 7 test
2. Reading: Lesson 7 vocabulary windows
3. Circuit Model
4. Sign Lesson 7 test
Monday, November 26
1. Reading: Think Critically p. 224
2. Math: Practice 4.5 worksheet
3. Science pp. 531-534
4. Study for the Unit 10 science test - electricity!
2. Math: Practice 4.5 worksheet
3. Science pp. 531-534
4. Study for the Unit 10 science test - electricity!
Wednesday, November 21
1. Math 4.5 Reteach
2. Science Quiz 5
3. Read the story on pp. 216-223 in Storytown
4. get Science Test on Unit 9 signed
2. Science Quiz 5
3. Read the story on pp. 216-223 in Storytown
4. get Science Test on Unit 9 signed
Tuesday, November 20
1. Finish reading packet
2. Finish Turkey writing rough draft, be ready to do the final tomorrow!
3. Math 4.4 both sides
4. Science pp. 527-528
If you did not finish these in class, they are homework:
4. Vocabulary Milkshake (just 1 word)
5. Story graphic Organizer
6.Get reading and math tests signed
2. Finish Turkey writing rough draft, be ready to do the final tomorrow!
3. Math 4.4 both sides
4. Science pp. 527-528
If you did not finish these in class, they are homework:
4. Vocabulary Milkshake (just 1 word)
5. Story graphic Organizer
6.Get reading and math tests signed
Monday, November 19
1. Math worksheet 4.3
2. Think Critically p. 203 in Storytown
3. Science Lesson 2/3 Quiz
2. Think Critically p. 203 in Storytown
3. Science Lesson 2/3 Quiz
Friday, November 16
1. Math: 4.2 worksheet
2. Science: pp. 511-514
3. Reading packet vocabulary pages PB 37 and ES 37
4. Turkey Disguise - finish disguising your turkey so you are ready to write on Monday!
2. Science: pp. 511-514
3. Reading packet vocabulary pages PB 37 and ES 37
4. Turkey Disguise - finish disguising your turkey so you are ready to write on Monday!
Thursday, November 15
1. Math: 4.1 worksheet
2. Grammar: pp. 23-24 in reading packet
3. Science: pp. 495-496
4. Due Friday: Class President Writing final draft - edit, correct, and write a clean copy for Friday
2. Grammar: pp. 23-24 in reading packet
3. Science: pp. 495-496
4. Due Friday: Class President Writing final draft - edit, correct, and write a clean copy for Friday
Wednesday, November 14
1. Math: 4.1 worksheet
2. Reading: complete Target Tab boxes from the Storytown story on pp. 186-202
3. Science: pp. 493-494, use your book!
4. Due Friday: Class President Writing final draft - edit, correct, and write a clean copy for Friday
2. Reading: complete Target Tab boxes from the Storytown story on pp. 186-202
3. Science: pp. 493-494, use your book!
4. Due Friday: Class President Writing final draft - edit, correct, and write a clean copy for Friday
Thursday, November 8
1. Finish reading packet, study for lesson 6 test and spelling test
2. Study for math chapter 3 test: check over and correct answers from test Form B
3. Science: Atom model
a. draw an atom
b. choose how many neutrons, protons, and electrons
c. create a key (which color = which particle) to label the particles
d. find the overall charge of the atom (protons are positive (+1), electrons are negative (-1), and neutrons are
neutral (0 charge) – show this with a number sentence
e. label the nucleus
f. label the electron cloud
2. Study for math chapter 3 test: check over and correct answers from test Form B
3. Science: Atom model
a. draw an atom
b. choose how many neutrons, protons, and electrons
c. create a key (which color = which particle) to label the particles
d. find the overall charge of the atom (protons are positive (+1), electrons are negative (-1), and neutrons are
neutral (0 charge) – show this with a number sentence
e. label the nucleus
f. label the electron cloud
Wednesday, November 7
1. Rdg. packet vocabulary pages
2. Math pp. 50-51 (all)
2. Math pp. 50-51 (all)
Tuesday, November 6
1. Vocabulary windows - lesson 6 words
2. Rdg. packet - p. 33 (Practice Book) and p. 33 (Extra Support)
3. Math 3.6 - both sides
4. Get science test signed
5. Get Gold Card signed
2. Rdg. packet - p. 33 (Practice Book) and p. 33 (Extra Support)
3. Math 3.6 - both sides
4. Get science test signed
5. Get Gold Card signed
Monday, November 5
1. Math: 3.5 worksheet
2. Science: pp. 477-480 (use the textbook to help you find the answers!)
3. Reading: Think Critically p. 170 - answer in complete sentences
2. Science: pp. 477-480 (use the textbook to help you find the answers!)
3. Reading: Think Critically p. 170 - answer in complete sentences
Friday, November 2
1. Read "On the Banks of Plum Creek" on pp. 158-169
2. Math: do p. 34 #2-23, and Practice 3.4
3. Science:
-make a list of 5 conductors (items or materials that pass heat or electricity along)
-make a list of 5 insulators (items or materials that stop the heat or energy)
2. Math: do p. 34 #2-23, and Practice 3.4
3. Science:
-make a list of 5 conductors (items or materials that pass heat or electricity along)
-make a list of 5 insulators (items or materials that stop the heat or energy)
Thursday, November 1
1. Finish reading packet
2. Science Lab "Conclusion" - explain how Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy are related. Use examples from our science lab (using catapults to shoot cotton balls). You might want to start with this:
The higher the potential energy, the ________ the kinetic energy. When we pulled the catapult all the way back, there was ________potential energy and the cotton ball flew ___________.
3. Social Studies election take-home quiz: use your Voting Folder to help answer the questions. Bring both back to school!
4. Parents, please sign the Gold Cards
2. Science Lab "Conclusion" - explain how Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy are related. Use examples from our science lab (using catapults to shoot cotton balls). You might want to start with this:
The higher the potential energy, the ________ the kinetic energy. When we pulled the catapult all the way back, there was ________potential energy and the cotton ball flew ___________.
3. Social Studies election take-home quiz: use your Voting Folder to help answer the questions. Bring both back to school!
4. Parents, please sign the Gold Cards
Wednesday, October 31
1. Write 1 prediction, 1 question, 1 clarification, and 1 mini-summary for "Pedro Puts on a Play"
2. Science Heat worksheet
2. Science Heat worksheet
Tuesday, October 30
1. Science: pp. 471-472
2. Energy Superhero final drafts - make them beautiful, detailed, neat!
-include a name for your superhero
-what can your superhero do? change one type of energy into another? make heat move?
-how does your hero save the day? (specific situation and example)
-an illustration of your hero with color and details
3. Math: 3.3 worksheet, both sides
4. Reading: vocabulary comic strip (use 5 words in thought or word bubbles, include pictures to make your story pop!)
2. Energy Superhero final drafts - make them beautiful, detailed, neat!
-include a name for your superhero
-what can your superhero do? change one type of energy into another? make heat move?
-how does your hero save the day? (specific situation and example)
-an illustration of your hero with color and details
3. Math: 3.3 worksheet, both sides
4. Reading: vocabulary comic strip (use 5 words in thought or word bubbles, include pictures to make your story pop!)
Monday, October 29
1. Reading: Practice Book pp. 26-27 in reading packet
2. Math: worksheet 3.2 both sides
3. Science: Energy Superhero rough drafts
4. Get Reading Test 4 signed
5. get Gold Card Signed
***need some help with heat movement? click here for an animated model!
2. Math: worksheet 3.2 both sides
3. Science: Energy Superhero rough drafts
4. Get Reading Test 4 signed
5. get Gold Card Signed
***need some help with heat movement? click here for an animated model!
Friday, October 26
1. Reading: read "Pedro Puts on a Play" pp. 136-143
2. Math: Practice/Reteach 3.1 worksheet
3. Science: pp. 455-458
4. Get Gold Card signed
2. Math: Practice/Reteach 3.1 worksheet
3. Science: pp. 455-458
4. Get Gold Card signed
Wednesday, October 24
1. Clown Word Search
2. Math p. 33 - show your work
3. Science pp. 441-444 (write complete answers to the questions, read over your answers)
4. Get Reading Test for Lesson 3 signed
5. Get your Gold Card signed
2. Math p. 33 - show your work
3. Science pp. 441-444 (write complete answers to the questions, read over your answers)
4. Get Reading Test for Lesson 3 signed
5. Get your Gold Card signed
Tuesday, October 23
1. Vocabulary Windows (choose 6 words: stern, averted, fury, interrogation, accusing, solemnly, cringed, craned)
2. Math worksheet: Challenge 2.4 (match the rounded numbers/names with the correct basketball)
3. Science pp. 434-435
4. Get your Gold Card signed (parents please sign in today's date, October 23 so you are aware if any work is missing from last night's homework)
***math test on Chapter 2 tomorrow***
***students who have not turned in a media release form may not be able to attend the Boss Clown Debate tomorrow***
2. Math worksheet: Challenge 2.4 (match the rounded numbers/names with the correct basketball)
3. Science pp. 434-435
4. Get your Gold Card signed (parents please sign in today's date, October 23 so you are aware if any work is missing from last night's homework)
***math test on Chapter 2 tomorrow***
***students who have not turned in a media release form may not be able to attend the Boss Clown Debate tomorrow***
Monday, October 22
1. Reading: Think Critically p. 128 (try using the direct link to the online book under "Helpful Links")
2. Math Problem Solving 2.3 and 2.4 (both sides of worksheet)
***there will be a math test on chapter 2 on Wednesday***
2. Math Problem Solving 2.3 and 2.4 (both sides of worksheet)
***there will be a math test on chapter 2 on Wednesday***
Wednesday, October 17
1. Math p. 25 #1-10
2. Science Measure Matter (1/2 sheet)
3. Reading: Extra Support p. 15
4. Any missing work!
2. Science Measure Matter (1/2 sheet)
3. Reading: Extra Support p. 15
4. Any missing work!
Tuesday, October 16
1. Presidential Research (1/2 sheet)
2. Vocabulary Windows (green paper)
3. Extra Support p. 14 (reading)
4. Math p. 21-23 #2-34 all
2. Vocabulary Windows (green paper)
3. Extra Support p. 14 (reading)
4. Math p. 21-23 #2-34 all
Monday, October 15
1. Think Critically p. 99 (reading)
2. Grammar p. 9-10
3. Clown Election Sheet
4. Math p. 18-19 #1-24
2. Grammar p. 9-10
3. Clown Election Sheet
4. Math p. 18-19 #1-24
Wednesday, October 10
1. Complete your reading packet by Friday for Friday's test on "Mighty Jackie: The Home Run Queen"
Tuesday, October 9
1. Science p. 400-402
2. Write out your 68 times tables on an index card or 1/2 piece of paper
2. Write out your 68 times tables on an index card or 1/2 piece of paper
Monday, October 8
1. Extra Support p. 9 (packet)
2. Vocabulary p. 7 (packet)
3. Write out your 7 times tables on an index card or 1/2 piece of paper
2. Vocabulary p. 7 (packet)
3. Write out your 7 times tables on an index card or 1/2 piece of paper
Friday, October 5
1. Science pages 385-388
2. Write out your 6 times tables on an index card or 1/2 piece of paper
2. Write out your 6 times tables on an index card or 1/2 piece of paper
Thursday, October 4
1. Finish all pages in reading packet EXCEPT for the front page
2. Science pages 362-366 (complete, tear out, staple, name and number at top)
3. Write out your 5 times tables on an index card or 1/2 piece of paper
***PLEASE BRING IN***
a cardboard box (any size, tiny, small, or medium)
a clear empty water bottle with cap SMALL
2. Science pages 362-366 (complete, tear out, staple, name and number at top)
3. Write out your 5 times tables on an index card or 1/2 piece of paper
***PLEASE BRING IN***
a cardboard box (any size, tiny, small, or medium)
a clear empty water bottle with cap SMALL
Wednesday, October 3
1. Grammar p. 5
2. Write out your 4 times tables on a separate sheet of paper or index card
2. Write out your 4 times tables on a separate sheet of paper or index card
Tuesday, October 2
1. 8 vocabulary squares - words are: gaped, glared, legendary, snickering, flinched, fluke, muttered, stunned
2. Science worksheet CANCELLED
3. Write out your 3 times tables on a separate sheet of paper of index card: (3 x 0 = 3, 3 x 1 = 3, and so on)
2. Science worksheet CANCELLED
3. Write out your 3 times tables on a separate sheet of paper of index card: (3 x 0 = 3, 3 x 1 = 3, and so on)
Monday, October 1
1. Reading: do spelling pages 8, 9, and 10
2. Science: Displacement Volume worksheet
3. Math: study your FOUR multiplication facts (4 x 0, 4 x 1, 4 x 2, 4 x 3, 4 x 4, 4 x 5, 4 x 6, 4 x 7, 4 x 8, 4 x 9, 4 x 10, 4 x 11, 4 x 12)
2. Science: Displacement Volume worksheet
3. Math: study your FOUR multiplication facts (4 x 0, 4 x 1, 4 x 2, 4 x 3, 4 x 4, 4 x 5, 4 x 6, 4 x 7, 4 x 8, 4 x 9, 4 x 10, 4 x 11, 4 x 12)
Friday, September 28
1. Science: Volume Worksheet
2. Reading: Read "Mighty Jackie" in your reading book
2. Reading: Read "Mighty Jackie" in your reading book
Thursday, September 27
1. Reading - finish reading packet, study spelling words, vocabulary, grammar, and weekly skills for the Friday test
2. Math - p. 14 Review/Test #1-15 AND p. 15 Standardized Test Prep #1-10 in math spiral
2. Math - p. 14 Review/Test #1-15 AND p. 15 Standardized Test Prep #1-10 in math spiral
Wednesday, September 26
1. Vocabulary Questions Sheet - in spiral notebook
2. Math Sheet - number forms
3. Science: page R10 glossary - draw for "mass"
2. Math Sheet - number forms
3. Science: page R10 glossary - draw for "mass"
Tuesday, September 25
1. Reading Packet - vocabulary page
2. PB p. 4
3. Grammar p. 2
2. PB p. 4
3. Grammar p. 2
Monday, September 24
1. Reading: use the six vocabulary words and complete 6 vocabulary squares (worksheet sent home)
Words: annoyed, foisted, depriving, pact, queasy, venture
2. Reading: grammar p. 2 in reading packet
3. Science:
-choose an object
-paste an image of the object in the middle of the Physical Properties sheet
-under each physical property, describe the object with 2-3 bullet points
4. Math: p. 9-11 #1-29 odds only
Words: annoyed, foisted, depriving, pact, queasy, venture
2. Reading: grammar p. 2 in reading packet
3. Science:
-choose an object
-paste an image of the object in the middle of the Physical Properties sheet
-under each physical property, describe the object with 2-3 bullet points
4. Math: p. 9-11 #1-29 odds only
Friday, September 21
1. Do a second draft of your Bio Poem on a separate sheet of paper, typed if possible.
2. Science - pgs. 380-382 (do not rip out pages)
*please check your backpack and clipboard for any assignments that are missing or incomplete, show me these on Monday!
2. Science - pgs. 380-382 (do not rip out pages)
*please check your backpack and clipboard for any assignments that are missing or incomplete, show me these on Monday!
Example Bio Poem:
Thursday, September 20
1. Reading: do the SPELLING pages only in your reading packet (4, 5, and 6), do not work ahead
2. Math: create 3 new large numbers that go to the millions period and write the number in word form
----use the class math form as an example
----remember, the word "AND" is not allowed!
Example: 453,675,102
four hundred fifty-three million, six hundred seventy-five thousand, one hundred two
2. Math: create 3 new large numbers that go to the millions period and write the number in word form
----use the class math form as an example
----remember, the word "AND" is not allowed!
Example: 453,675,102
four hundred fifty-three million, six hundred seventy-five thousand, one hundred two
Wednesday, September 19
1. Math: finish Practice 1.3
2. Math: do page 7 #1-25 in your spiral notebook
*Please bring in the following:
1. lunch forms
2. emergency forms
3. contact/internet form from the parent letter
4. student code of conduct form
5. media consent form.
2. Math: do page 7 #1-25 in your spiral notebook
*Please bring in the following:
1. lunch forms
2. emergency forms
3. contact/internet form from the parent letter
4. student code of conduct form
5. media consent form.