April 15th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• We hope to see many of you at Seuss Night on Friday evening (6:00-8:30).

MATH

Textbook Link: http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

Brazier - Switch One: Representing fraction and mixed numbers using geoboards, pictures, and symbols.  

* HOMEWORK: STUDENT GUIDE PAGE 151. USE DOT PAPER TO LABEL AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. DUE TOMORROW.

Brazier - Switch Two: Representing fraction and mixed numbers using geoboards, pictures, and symbols.

Martinez - Switch One:  Geoboard Fractions.

* ASK: “Why is it said that the numerator and denominator work together?”

Martinez - Switch Two: Geoboard Fractions.

* ASK: “Is a fraction a number?  Why or why not?”

SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE

Barber: Chapter 13 the American Revolution.  INB page 74 & 75.

*CHAPTER 13 TEST THURSDAY.

Kornas:

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: Book Recommendations and Book Trailers.

Brazier: Reading through the lens of THE STATUS QUO.

Kornas: Independent Reading

Martinez: No Reading Workshop today due to M-STEP.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers conclusions convey important ideas.”

Brazier: * ASK ABOUT ONE OF TODAY’S AREAS OF FOCUS:

Mini Lesson: “Opinion writers use a scholarly voice.”

Mid-Workshop Teaching Point: “Scrutinize every word: As in poetry, one little word in an opinion piece can make a huge difference.”

Teaching Share: “Writers vary their sentences.”

Kornas: Wordmaster work and opinion essay.

Martinez:  No Writing Workshop today due to M-STEP.