November 5th

MATH

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

Brazier - Switch 1: Textbook pages 251-254. Bridging the Powers of 10 with the Multiplication of Decimals. Determining a rationale for where the decimal point is positioned when multiplying decimals.

*CFP #3 TOMORROW

*ASK: “Why does 2.5 X.05 = 0.125? Why are there three digits after the decimal point in the answer?”

Brazier - Switch 2: Textbook pages 247-251. Multiplying Decimals using an area model.

*CFP #3 ON MONDAY

Martinez - Switch 1: Multiplying decimals.

* HOMEWORK: FINISH DPP PACKET. DUE FRIDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2:  Multiplying decimals.

* HOMEWORK: DO DPP K,L,M,Q AND R.  DUE FRIDAY.

SCIENCE

Barber Switch 1 and 2:  Introduction to eclipses: What are they? How do the occur?

*MOON PHASES & ECLIPSES TEST MONDAY.  

Kornas Switch 1 and 2: Introduction to eclipses.  Lunar eclipse video.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers notice how other characters treat the main character.”

Brazier: Character Study continues: “Readers notice a character’s actions.”

Kornas: “Readers notice the actions and choices of characters.”

Martinez:”Readers notice the actions and choices of characters.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers try different ways to start a story.”

Brazier: “Writers try different entry points for their chosen piece.”

* ASK: “What is an entry point?”

Kornas: “Writers use dialogue sparingly.”

Martinez: “Writers try different entry points for their chosen piece.”