October 31st

MATH

Link to the Student Guide (mathematics textbook): http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

Brazier - Switch 1: Introduction to the multiplication of decimals

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier - Switch 2: Review CFR. Practice Multiplication.

*OPTIONAL HOMEWORK: MAKE CORRECTIONS TO YOUR CFR. WRITE THE CORRECTIONS IN PEN. DUE MONDAY.

*REQUIRED HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 1: DPP Review.

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

CFP #2 RETAKE ON MONDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2:  CFP #2.  

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

SOCIAL STUDIES

See your fifth grader’s planner for a link to the textbook.

Barber Switch 1 and 2: Chapter 3 test.   

Kornas Switch 1 and 2: Compare/contrast. Pumpkin drawing.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers step inside and outside their characters.” Continue building theories.

Brazier: ““Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

*ASK: “How is the main character in the text you’re independently reading similar to or different from Gilly in The Great Gilly Hopkins?”  

Kornas: Independent Reading.

Martinez: Independent Reading.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: Halloween spooky stories.

Brazier: Freewrite Friday!

Kornas: Writing from the viewpoint of a piece of candy or a jack-o-lantern on Halloween.

Martinez: Step Inside Halloween Stories

October 30th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Tomorrow’s Whole-School Halloween Parade will begin at 2:45 p.m. and be followed by classroom parties.
• Costumes MUST be brought to school.  
• MARTINEZ HOMEWORK: SPELLING TEST TOMORROW.

MATH

Link to the Student Guide (mathematics textbook): http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

Brazier - Switch 1: Math Olympiad.

Brazier - Switch 2: CFR. Math Brain Teaser.

Martinez - Switch 1: CFP #2 taken today.

*HOMEWORK: DPP A-V. DUE TOMORROW.

Martinez - Switch 2:  “Mom and Pop” Practice.

*CFP #2 TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: DPP A, E, G, H, & I. DUE TOMORROW.

SOCIAL STUDIES

See your fifth grader’s planner for a link to the textbook.

Barber Switch 1 and 2:  Chapter 3 review for test.

*CHAPTER 3 TEST TOMORROW

Kornas Switch 1 and 2: TFK Volcano and volcano videos

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers step inside and outside their characters.” Continue building theories.

Brazier: ““Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

*ASK: “How is the main character in the text you’re independently reading similar to or different from Gilly in The Great Gilly Hopkins?”  

Kornas: “Readers step inside and outside their texts”

Martinez: “Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: Computer lab work day

Brazier: Work Day

*ASK: “Why are some personal narratives more “significant” than others?  

Kornas: “Writers edit another writer’s work.”

Martinez: No writing today.  Reading Workshop went very long due to great conversation.

October 29th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Friday’s Whole-School Halloween Parade will begin at 2:45 p.m. and be followed by classroom parties.

MATH

Link to the Student Guide (mathematics textbook): http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

Brazier - Switch 1: Lattice and other “visual” ways to multiply

Brazier - Switch 2: CFP: “Mom & Pop Multiplication:

*ASK: “Did you accept the extra packet of practice multiplication problems that Mr. B offered in class? Why or why not?”

Martinez - Switch 1: *CFP #2 TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: DPP A-V DUE FRIDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2:  How are area model, partial product and the “Mom and Pop” method alike and different?  “Mom and Pop” Practice.

*CFP #2 ON FRIDAY.

*HOMEWORK: DPP A, E, G, H, & I.   DUE FRIDAY.

SOCIAL STUDIES

See your fifth grader’s planner for a link to the textbook.

Barber Switch 1 and 2:  Complete chapter 3 & organizer. Review concepts for test.

*CHAPTER 3 TEST ON FRIDAY

Kornas Switch 1 and 2: Chapter 3 test.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers step inside and outside their characters.” Continue building theories.

Brazier: ““Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

*HOMEWORK: DISCUSS READING LOG #2 WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN. RETURN IT TOMORROW, SIGNED.

*ASK: “Did you “zoom in” or did you “zoom out” today during independent reading time? Tell me about it.”

Kornas: “Readers step inside and outside their texts”

Martinez: “Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers use dialogue sparingly.”

Brazier: “Writers use concrete details (to make their narratives come alive).”

*ASK: “What’s the difference between a concrete and an abstract word? What’s an example of a concrete detail in Mr. B’s story about his daughter’s Poop Explosion? (Maybe I just answered my own question?)”  

Kornas: “Writers observe the world as writers.”

HOMEWORK: ALL STUDENTS NEED TO COMPLETE HIS/HER ENTRY ON HIS/HER GOOGLE DOCUMENT TONIGHT. (STUDENTS BEGAN THIS IN THE COMPUTER LAB TODAY.)

Martinez: “Writers include emotions and feelings in their writing.”

October 28th

MATH

Link to the Student Guide (mathematics textbook): http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

Brazier - Switch 1: “Number Talks.” CFP. Around the World.     

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE TOMORROW.

Brazier - Switch 2: Mom & Pop Multiplication.  

*CFP #2 TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE TOMORROW.

Martinez - Switch 1: “Mom and Pop” practice.

*CFP #2 ON THURSDAY.

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE TOMORROW.

*DPP A-V DUE FRIDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2:  “Mom and Pop” practice.

*CFP #2 ON FRIDAY.

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

* DPP A, E, G, H,  I   DUE FRIDAY.

SOCIAL STUDIES

See your fifth grader’s planner for a link to the textbook.

Barber Switch 1 and 2: Complete 3.6& 3.7 organizer.

*CHAPTER 3 TEST FRIDAY!

Kornas Switch 1 and 2: Compare and contrast seven cultural regions of ch 3.

HOMEWORK: PREPARE FOR CHAPTER 3 TEST TOMORROW

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers step inside and outside their characters.” Continue building theories.

Brazier: ““Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

*ASK: “Did you “zoom in” or did you “zoom out” today during independent reading time? Tell me about it.”

Kornas: “Readers step inside and outside their texts”

Martinez: “Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers use power verbs.” Making a mental movie using action words.

Brazier: “Writers ‘borrow’ from other writers.”

*ASK: “Have you already “borrowed” what you said yesterday you wanted to borrow soon?”  

Kornas: “Writers observe the world as writers.”

HOMEWORK: GREEN SHEET - NOTICING THE WORLD AS A WRITER. DUE TOMORROW.

Martinez: “Writers include emotions and feelings in their writing.”

October 27th

MATH

Link to the Student Guide (mathematics textbook): http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

Brazier - Switch 1: Mom & Pop Multiplication. “Sum Probability,” a multi-step math problem.   

*CFP #2 TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier - Switch 2: Drawing area models to scale. Comparing “Mom & Pop” and “Partial Product.” Lunchtime study session.  

*CFP #1 RE-TAKE TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 1: Drawing area models to scale. Lunchtime study session.

*CFP #1 RE-TAKE TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

*DPP A-V DUE FRIDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2:  Introduction of area model.  Lunchtime study session.

*CFP #1 RE-TAKE TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

* DPP A, E, G, H,  I   DUE FRIDAY.

SOCIAL STUDIES

See your fifth grader’s planner for a link to the textbook.

Barber Switch 1 and 2: Complete 3.4 & 3.5 organizer.

Kornas Switch 1 and 2: Completed “Characteristics of Cultural Regions” long sheet of paper.  

HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR CH. 3 TEST WEDNESDAY

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers step inside and outside their characters.”

Brazier: We began a new unit today entitled “Character Study.” “Readers step inside and outside their texts.”

Kornas: “Readers notice characters choices and actions and what that reveals about them.”

Martinez: “Readers step inside and outside of a story to learn more about characters.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers use vivid images.” Making a mental movie using words.

Brazier: “Writers ‘borrow’ from other writers.”

*ASK: “Name something you’ve ‘borrowed’ in one of your personal narratives.”

Kornas: Pull and Polish assessment

Martinez: “Writers think about the message they want to convey to the reader.”