November 23rd, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The Thanksgiving Feast will take place tomorrow afternoon. Thank you in advance for your contribution.

• The Tuesday Writing Club will not meet tomorrow.  

MATH

Barber: Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers.  

Brazier: (1) Converting improper fractions into mixed numbers, and vice versa. (2) Ms. Skiba’s Google Maps multidisciplinary lesson.   

* HOMEWORK: STRAND 3 DPP DUE ON DECEMBER 4

Martinez: When comparing fractions, it is essential to consider the whole.

*ASK: When the red trapezoid is one whole, what block represents ⅓? (green triangle)

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers pay attention to how other characters treat the main character.”  

Brazier: “Readers take note of characters’ prized possessions.”

* ASK: “What’s Gilly’s prized object? Why did you say she acted ‘out of character’ when she lingered over it?”

Martinez: “Readers step OUTside the story to think abOUT a character.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber:  Jotting about characters actions or choices.

Brazier: Sundry Written Reflections

Martinez: Published Piece Reflection

*ASK: “What is something you did well as a writer on your Personal Narrative published piece?  What do you believe are the ingredients of a powerful Personal Narrative?

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Chapter 5: Complete Explorer performance assessments.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)

Word of the Day (innovate). “Cane’s Arcade.” Brainstorming for the forthcoming What If Wednesday.

* HOMEWORK FOR LAUREN C.’S SPELLING GROUP (Brazier): PAGES 143-144

* HOMEWORK FOR JEFFREY B.’S SPELLING GROUP (Martinez): PAGES 95-96

* HOMEWORK FOR GRACE A.’S SPELLING GROUP (Barber): PAGES 95-96

* HOMEWORK FOR MEGAB M.’S SPELLING GROUP (Barber): PAGES 6-7

** ALL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS DUE ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

Science tests scored and returned.  I collected them to put in student portfolios.  I will make a copy of them and send it home.