May 10th, 2016

MATH

Barber: Review for CFP.  Book pages 41 & 43.

* STRAND 7 CFP #3 ON WEDNESDAY

Brazier: Constructing an algorithm for the multiplication of fractions

* ASK: Estimate the product of ⅖ X 12. What makes you say that?

* STRAND 7 CFP #3 ON THURSDAY

Martinez: Multiplying fractions.  How do story problems go when you multiply fractions?  Finding a part of a part.

* HOMEWORK: Problems 36-39

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Nonfiction readers notice that the main idea may be hidden.” Reading aloud speeches.  

Brazier: “Reading” a rubric

Martinez: “Readers use their voice to add meaning to the text.”

* HOMEWORK: Use your “read aloud” voice to practice your chosen speech.

WRITING

Barber: “Informational writers create categories day 2.”

Brazier: “Informational writers delineate what makes their topic important.”

Martinez: “Informational writers explore all they know about their topic.”

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Wax Museum practice.

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

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier) .  

* SPELLING TEST ON FRIDAY

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

Science Picture Dictionary: Newton’s first and second law of motion.

* HOMEWORK: Finish Picture Dictionary if not done in class.