April 29th, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• On Monday, BLE’s fifth graders will travel to SMS to learn about life at the middle school.

• Parent Orientation Night is also on Monday, from 6-8 at SMS

MATH

Barber: No Math today.  Mstep

Brazier: A model for the multiplication of fractions

* ASK: “What’s ½ of ¾? Draw a picture to prove it.”

* STRAND 7 CFP #2 RE-TAKE ON TUESDAY

* HOMEWORK: PAGE 40 (1-2); PAGE 45 (36-38)

Martinez: Adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

* HOMEWORK: Adding and subtracting mixed numbers practice page.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: Independent reading.  

Brazier: Independent reading of nonfiction texts

* HOMEWORK: Read nonfiction over the weekend for at least ½ hour. Log your reading on your yellow reading log.

Martinez: Independent reading and Running Records.

WRITING

Barber:   Informational writing “immersion work” using When Lunch Fights Back.

Brazier: Informational writing “on-demand” pre-test

* ASK: “How did it feel to do today’s on-demand? What do you think you did well as a writer today?”

Martinez: Informational writing “immersion work” using When Lunch Fights Back.

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Create a way to organize findings of wax museum person of interest.   

*HOMEWORK: Students should continue reading and taking notes on their Wax Museum person of interest.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier) .  

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

Exploring Forces.

April 28th, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The final M-Step test for Barber’s class will take place tomorrow.

MATH

Barber: Strand 7 CFP #2

Brazier: Misc. Practice Problems

Martinez: Adding and subtracting mixed numbers

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: Independent reading.  

Brazier: “Readers of nonfiction hold their initial ideas loosely as they read forward, remaining open to revision as they encounter new information.”

* HOMEWORK (same assignment, all week long): Read nonfiction for at least 20 minutes. Log your reading on your yellow reading log.

Martinez: Independent reading and Running Records

WRITING

Barber: Free Write with a partner.

Brazier: Informational writing “immersion work” using the text World War II

Martinez: Informational writing “immersion work” using When Lunch Fights Back

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Create a way to organize findings of wax museum person of interest.   

*HOMEWORK: Students should continue reading and taking notes on their Wax Museum person of interest.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier) .  

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

Exploring Forces.

April 27th, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday: Last M-Step day for Barber’s class.

Friday afternoon movie time.  

MATH

Barber: Investigation 2 reflection.  Begin multiplying with Fractions.

* Strand 7 CFP #2 ON THURSDAY.

Brazier: Strand 7 CFP #2

Martinez: Adding and subtracting fractions.

* HOMEWORK: Applications/Connections

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: Independent reading.  

Brazier: “Readers recognize that nonfiction texts aim to teach.”

* HOMEWORK (same assignment, all week long): Read nonfiction for at least 20 minutes. Log your reading on your yellow reading log.

Martinez: Nonfiction pre-test continued.

WRITING

Barber: Free Write with a partner.

Brazier: Informational writing “immersion work” using the text World War II

Martinez: Informational writing “immersion work” using When Lunch Fights Back

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Create a way to organize findings of wax museum person of interest.   

*HOMEWORK: Students should continue reading and taking notes on their Wax Museum person of interest.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)

Spelling Sports. Mad Libs. Word Games.  

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

Exploring Forces.

April 26th, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MATH

Barber: Algorithm for adding & subtracting fractions wrap up.  Review for CFP #2.

* HOMEWORK: Math Packet problems: # 26, 30-35 page 26.

* Strand 7 CFP #2 ON THURSDAY.

Brazier: “Strands 1-6 Review.” Perseverance Reflection. CFP Preparations.

* HOMEWORK: Problems 18-27 on page 26.

* Strand 7 CFP #2 TOMORROW

Martinez: Fractions of a whole.  Review of math homework.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers approach nonfiction texts with their knowledge of genre in mind, knowing the things that are apt to be important.”

Brazier: “Readers approach nonfiction texts with their knowledge of genre in mind, knowing the things that are apt to be important.”

* HOMEWORK: Read nonfiction for at least 20 minutes. Log your reading on your yellow reading log.

Martinez: Independent Reading.  Mother’s Day Craft.

WRITING

Barber:  Informational writing “immersion work” using the text When Lunch Fights Back

Brazier: Informational writing “immersion work” using the texts from the nonfiction reading pre-test

Martinez: Informational writing “immersion work” using When Lunch Fights Back

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Create a way to organize findings of wax museum person of interest.   

*HOMEWORK: Students should continue reading and taking notes on their Wax Museum person of interest.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

April 25th, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• M-STEP testing concludes tomorrow for Brazier’s and Martinez’s classes. These two classes will take a social studies test. (Aren’t you glad you’re not going to take a social studies test tomorrow?)

MATH

Barber: Algorithm for adding & subtracting fractions.

* HOMEWORK: Math Packet problems: # 26, 30-35 page 26. Some received a practice sheet.  Those have an extension on their homework.

* Strand 7 CFP #2 ON THURSDAY.

Brazier: Designing algorithms for adding and subtracting fractions.

* HOMEWORK: Problems 18-27 on page 26. Due Wednesday.

* Strand 7 CFP #2 ON WEDNESDAY

Martinez: Fraction Investigation.

*HOMEWORK: Applications (page 24, #1 a-f)

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers approach nonfiction texts with their knowledge of genre in mind, knowing the things that are apt to be important.”

* HOMEWORK: Read nonfiction for at least 20 minutes. Log your reading on your yellow reading log.

Brazier: “Readers approach nonfiction texts with their knowledge of genre in mind, knowing the things that are apt to be important.”

* HOMEWORK: Read nonfiction for at least 20 minutes. Log your reading on your yellow reading log.

Martinez: Nonfiction Pre Assessment

WRITING

Barber:  Informational writing “immersion work” using the text When Lunch Fights Back

Brazier: Informational writing “immersion work” using the text When Lunch Fights Back

Martinez: Informational writing “immersion work” using When Lunch Fights Back

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

*HOMEWORK: Students should continue reading and taking notes on their Wax Museum person of interest.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

April 22nd, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Barber’s class M-Step tests on Monday

MATH

Barber: Fraction Fact Families.

*HOMEWORK: Math Packet problems: # 15, 17, 19, 21, 23,& 25

Brazier: M-STEP “Performance Task”

Martinez: Strand 7 CFP #1.  Multiplication Game/Review.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: Independent Reading & jotting about nonfiction text.

Brazier: Independent Reading. Individual reading tests.

Martinez: Independent Reading.  Running Records.

WRITING

Barber:  Informational writing “immersion work” using the text When Lunch Fights Back

Brazier: Informational writing “immersion work” using the text When Lunch Fights Back

Martinez: Informational writing “immersion work” using Time For Kids.

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Chapter 13: American Revolution.  Tug-of-war.

*HOMEWORK: Students should continue reading and taking notes on their Wax Museum person of interest.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

April 21st, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

M-Step testing for Brazier & Martinez Friday.

MATH

Barber: Addition and subtraction fraction sentences.

Brazier: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers.

* ASK: “Who won The Spice Contest today?!?”

* HOMEWORK: PAGE 25, #2-12 (EVEN-NUMBERED PROBLEMS ONLY)

Martinez: Math Reflection: 1. Describe at least two strategies for estimating sums.  2. How do you decide whether an overestimate or an underestimate is most helpful?

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: Independent Reading.

Brazier: Independent Reading

Martinez: Independent Reading.  Running Records.

WRITING

Barber:  Investigating nonfiction: “An Animal Like No Other.”

*ASK: What was the main idea of this article?  What were some supporting details to support their thinking?

Brazier: Informational writing “immersion work” using the text When Lunch Fights Back

Martinez: Informational writing “immersion work” using the text When Lunch Fights Back

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Chapter 13: American Revolution.  Tug-of-war.

*HOMEWORK: Students should continue reading and taking notes on their Wax Museum person of interest.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)