No homework tonight!
Study for Friday's spelling test. I have decided to make the Science test Monday instead of Friday to make sure the kids have enough time to study. Yes, studying for a test is homework :) I posted the notecard website. The kids also have a study guide, a cell illustration, and they will have notecards after class tomorrow.
RC quiz #6 was due today.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
11-29-11
We took the SRI test today. Ask your child how they did! This is the first time we took them on the laptops in the classroom instead of going to the lab. It is nice to be able to work in our room on the computers!
Reading- We are beginning our work on main idea today. This is a very important concept for the kids to master! Read 20 and reading log tonight for homework. Quiz #6 is due tomorrow.
Grammar-Action and being verb worksheet
Writing- first draft of Thanksgiving essay is due tomorrow
Science- foldable due tomorrow
Upcoming tests: Spelling and Science tests are on Friday
Vocab test on Monday
Science study guides were corrected yesterday! The kids have them in their folders to start studying now. We will study in class as well, but they should study at home too.
Reading- We are beginning our work on main idea today. This is a very important concept for the kids to master! Read 20 and reading log tonight for homework. Quiz #6 is due tomorrow.
Grammar-Action and being verb worksheet
Writing- first draft of Thanksgiving essay is due tomorrow
Science- foldable due tomorrow
Upcoming tests: Spelling and Science tests are on Friday
Vocab test on Monday
Science study guides were corrected yesterday! The kids have them in their folders to start studying now. We will study in class as well, but they should study at home too.
Monday, November 28, 2011
11-28-11
ABC action verb: Put an action verb in each letter box. Example: A-attack, B-build
Writing assignment: Last week's assignment wasn't as polished as I'd like, so this week we are turning it in on Wed. for editing and the final draft will be due Friday. The assignment this week is to work on your sequencing words to tell me what happened over Thanksgiving break
New spelling and vocabulary words have been posted. Spelling test Friday and Vocab will be Monday.
Writing assignment: Last week's assignment wasn't as polished as I'd like, so this week we are turning it in on Wed. for editing and the final draft will be due Friday. The assignment this week is to work on your sequencing words to tell me what happened over Thanksgiving break
New spelling and vocabulary words have been posted. Spelling test Friday and Vocab will be Monday.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
11-26-11
I hope you all had a GREAT long weekend! Just a couple of notes for next week....
We don't have new words for spelling or vocabulary, yet. I figured that it would be a little silly to give them last Tuesday. I didn't picture a lot of 5th graders spending their vacation studying! We'll get them on Monday and Tuesday.
The next RC quiz will be due on Wednesday. Remember that anyone who is caught up with quizzes will not have to do a reading log. All others will.
Early out on Wednesday for inservice.
No weekend homework! The only assignment is to read!
We don't have new words for spelling or vocabulary, yet. I figured that it would be a little silly to give them last Tuesday. I didn't picture a lot of 5th graders spending their vacation studying! We'll get them on Monday and Tuesday.
The next RC quiz will be due on Wednesday. Remember that anyone who is caught up with quizzes will not have to do a reading log. All others will.
Early out on Wednesday for inservice.
No weekend homework! The only assignment is to read!
Monday, November 21, 2011
11-21-11
Read 20 minutes and reading log for those who need to do one!
Science cell coloring and study guide. If everyone gets their work done, we will do an experiment tomorrow. If not...more reading out of the book!
Writing assignment due tomorrow: Tell me about a time you got in big trouble. Make sure you use voracious vocabulary...not just the same old words. Don't forget that final drafts are in cursive!
Book orders due tomorrow! They have to be in before Thanksgiving in order to get them back before the winter break.
Science cell coloring and study guide. If everyone gets their work done, we will do an experiment tomorrow. If not...more reading out of the book!
Writing assignment due tomorrow: Tell me about a time you got in big trouble. Make sure you use voracious vocabulary...not just the same old words. Don't forget that final drafts are in cursive!
Book orders due tomorrow! They have to be in before Thanksgiving in order to get them back before the winter break.
Friday, November 18, 2011
11-18-11
RC quiz note: All of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books have quizzes now except the brand new one (blue cover)
Book orders due Tuesday- let me know if you want me to hold something back for a gift. I'll call you when it is in.
Assignments for the weekend:
Read 20 minutes (log for those who need it)
Science cell parts diagram
Vocabulary test on Monday!
Writing assignment: This week's focus for writing is to use voracious vocabulary. Spice up your writing with some more interesting words. Don't use said....use exclaimed, shouted, cried, etc...
Book orders due Tuesday- let me know if you want me to hold something back for a gift. I'll call you when it is in.
Assignments for the weekend:
Read 20 minutes (log for those who need it)
Science cell parts diagram
Vocabulary test on Monday!
Writing assignment: This week's focus for writing is to use voracious vocabulary. Spice up your writing with some more interesting words. Don't use said....use exclaimed, shouted, cried, etc...
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
11-16-11
Homework: Read 20 minutes
Remember the log is now only for kids that are not caught up with RC quizzes. This is NOT a punishment, but a way to make sure that they are reading nightly.
pb130
NFL writing assignment due tomorrow!
The performances at the lip sync today were amazing! The kids were awesome performers!!
Remember the log is now only for kids that are not caught up with RC quizzes. This is NOT a punishment, but a way to make sure that they are reading nightly.
pb130
NFL writing assignment due tomorrow!
The performances at the lip sync today were amazing! The kids were awesome performers!!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
11-15-11
Study for your noun test!
The following items will be on your test:
What is a noun?
Name a person, place, thing, and idea noun.
What is a singular noun?
What is a plural noun?
Give examples of each.
What is a common noun, and give an example.
What is a proper noun, and give an example.
What is the difference between abstract and concrete nouns?
What is a possessive noun? Singular and plural possessives
New words on wiki for spelling and vocab
* Spelling test Friday
* Vocabulary test on Monday
pb137 in spelling today
NFL essay due Thursday!
Book order due Tuesday.
Lip SYNC tomorrow!!
The following items will be on your test:
What is a noun?
Name a person, place, thing, and idea noun.
What is a singular noun?
What is a plural noun?
Give examples of each.
What is a common noun, and give an example.
What is a proper noun, and give an example.
What is the difference between abstract and concrete nouns?
What is a possessive noun? Singular and plural possessives
New words on wiki for spelling and vocab
* Spelling test Friday
* Vocabulary test on Monday
pb137 in spelling today
NFL essay due Thursday!
Book order due Tuesday.
Lip SYNC tomorrow!!
Monday, November 14, 2011
11-14-11
No reading log for tonight! That doesn't mean the kids don't have to read. That is still assigned. Tomorrow the kids will get a new reading log. The only kids that have to do reading logs for the next 15 days will be the kids that aren't caught up on their quizzes. They will all still be reading their 20 minutes each night!
New spelling words today! Test on Friday.
The vocabulary words will come tomorrow with the test next Monday.
Book orders were handed out today. They are due back next Tuesday. If parents would like to order books for Christmas gifts you can send a note with the books and I'll call you when they are here.
NFL writing assignment due Thursday. Work on persuading me to agree with your point of view. Good endings are also important this week.
New spelling words today! Test on Friday.
The vocabulary words will come tomorrow with the test next Monday.
Book orders were handed out today. They are due back next Tuesday. If parents would like to order books for Christmas gifts you can send a note with the books and I'll call you when they are here.
NFL writing assignment due Thursday. Work on persuading me to agree with your point of view. Good endings are also important this week.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
11-13-11
I was not in school on Friday, so I can't be 100% sure that these items were assigned. However, this is what I left for the kids to do :)
Read 20 and answer reading log question.
RC quiz is due on Tuesday! If the kids are caught up with the correct number of quizzes, they will not have to do the reading log for the next 15 days.
Vocabulary test on Monday!
Writing assigment: Due Thursday
NFL players make on average 1.5 million dollars per year. Persuade me on your opinion regarding this. Is this too much, just right, not enough....
Science: Cell pack
Read 20 and answer reading log question.
RC quiz is due on Tuesday! If the kids are caught up with the correct number of quizzes, they will not have to do the reading log for the next 15 days.
Vocabulary test on Monday!
Writing assigment: Due Thursday
NFL players make on average 1.5 million dollars per year. Persuade me on your opinion regarding this. Is this too much, just right, not enough....
Science: Cell pack
Thursday, November 10, 2011
11-10-11
Homework for tonight: Read 20 minutes and do reading log
Finish your grammar possessive nouns packet!
I will not be at school tomorrow. I will try and check my emails at some time during the day, but no guarantees. Please email Mrs. Dickman if you need to get a message to the kids. She will see that they get it!
Spelling test tomorrow and vocabulary test on Monday!
Finish your grammar possessive nouns packet!
I will not be at school tomorrow. I will try and check my emails at some time during the day, but no guarantees. Please email Mrs. Dickman if you need to get a message to the kids. She will see that they get it!
Spelling test tomorrow and vocabulary test on Monday!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
11-9-11
La Bamba Lip Sync: Next Wednesday at 1:10 the kids will be performing a lip sync to a song of their choosing. This is an optional activity. In the story that we just finished the main character lip syncs to the song La Bamba in a talent show. The kids have been told that they have to check the song with me so I can Google the lyrics for appropriateness. They also need to practice at least three times before Wed. so that it doesn't look like they just decided to do it a couple of minutes before class. This should be a fun activity for them. I even showed them what it would look like by performing Respect by Aretha Franklin...may have looked a little funny if anyone would have walked in on us :)
Homework for tonight:
Final draft of the Veteran's Day essay is due tomorrow. Some of the kids have major rewrites to do. The question they were to answer was...What is your favorite symbol of Freedom and why? Most of the kids were forgetting the WHY!
Possessive noun worksheet #30 and #18
Spelling word sort
Spelling test is Friday and Vocab test is Monday
Homework for tonight:
Final draft of the Veteran's Day essay is due tomorrow. Some of the kids have major rewrites to do. The question they were to answer was...What is your favorite symbol of Freedom and why? Most of the kids were forgetting the WHY!
Possessive noun worksheet #30 and #18
Spelling word sort
Spelling test is Friday and Vocab test is Monday
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
11-8-11
Homework for tonight:
Science: Volcano experiment in science lab notebook
Extra credit volcano crossword puzzle: Number of points depending on number you do
Reading: Read 20 and do reading log
Grammar: Possessive noun worksheet-only do the first page in the packet.
Volcano eruptions! Check out the next blog post to see the volcano projects and eruptions.
The new spelling and vocabulary words are on the wiki. WE are back on track for a spelling test and vocab test each 5 days. The spelling test will be Friday and the Vocab test will be Monday.
Science: Volcano experiment in science lab notebook
Extra credit volcano crossword puzzle: Number of points depending on number you do
Reading: Read 20 and do reading log
Grammar: Possessive noun worksheet-only do the first page in the packet.
Volcano eruptions! Check out the next blog post to see the volcano projects and eruptions.
The new spelling and vocabulary words are on the wiki. WE are back on track for a spelling test and vocab test each 5 days. The spelling test will be Friday and the Vocab test will be Monday.
Monday, November 7, 2011
11-7-11
WOW...the three day weekend really energized the fifth grade vocal chords! They really wanted to chat today:) Thank you to all of the parents that made it to conferences last week. It was really great visiting with you. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns...feel free to contact me any time. You don't have to wait until conference night!
Homework for tonight: Read 20 minutes. The new reading log is pink. Just sign next to the day of the week. A few kids had me sign their logs because they read during study hall.
Mrs. Dickman's group has a fragment worksheet.
Both sections have the first draft of their Freedom Essay due tomorrow.
Homework for tonight: Read 20 minutes. The new reading log is pink. Just sign next to the day of the week. A few kids had me sign their logs because they read during study hall.
Mrs. Dickman's group has a fragment worksheet.
Both sections have the first draft of their Freedom Essay due tomorrow.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
11-3-11
Homework for the weekend...
#1...enjoy your long weekend
#2....begin working on your Veteran's Day writing assignment. This is due on Tuesday (rough draft). The topic is, what is your favorite symbol of freedom. It has to be between 100-150 words long.
#3...Mrs. Haugen's group needs to finish their fragment worksheet.
I hope to see some of you tonight at conferences.
#1...enjoy your long weekend
#2....begin working on your Veteran's Day writing assignment. This is due on Tuesday (rough draft). The topic is, what is your favorite symbol of freedom. It has to be between 100-150 words long.
#3...Mrs. Haugen's group needs to finish their fragment worksheet.
I hope to see some of you tonight at conferences.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
11-2-11
Homework:
ABC abstract noun page
Pick and abstract noun that starts with the letter on your page. Write the definition on the blanks at the bottom of the page. Then write __________ is an abstract noun that starts with ____. Illustrate your noun in the box at the top of the page.
Reading counts quiz number 4 was due on Monday. There are TONS of kids that are late with their books at this time. Please remember that reading each night is a homework assignment. It is NOT optional.
ABC abstract noun page
Pick and abstract noun that starts with the letter on your page. Write the definition on the blanks at the bottom of the page. Then write __________ is an abstract noun that starts with ____. Illustrate your noun in the box at the top of the page.
Reading counts quiz number 4 was due on Monday. There are TONS of kids that are late with their books at this time. Please remember that reading each night is a homework assignment. It is NOT optional.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
11-1-11
Sorry about the late post...conferences threw me off :)
Assignments for tomorrow....
Texting spelling
Opinion feathers
fact and opinion worksheet
Thanks to all of the parents and students that came to conferences today! The rest of you...hope to see you Thursday night from 4-8!
Assignments for tomorrow....
Texting spelling
Opinion feathers
fact and opinion worksheet
Thanks to all of the parents and students that came to conferences today! The rest of you...hope to see you Thursday night from 4-8!
