September 15th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

~ Please note the math textbook (student guide) is accessible at the following link:  http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pd Though used infrequently in class, it’s a fine resource that is home to many terrific math problems.

~ Don’t forget to sign up for text message reminders from your fifth grader’s homeroom teacher.

~Don't forget to get Fun Run pledges in by September 24th.

MATH

Brazier - Switch 1: Tutorial on keeping track of one’s own grade in math class. DPP (“Daily Practice Problems”). CFP re-take opportunity. Student Guide (textbook) exercises (pages 233-237). Decimals Models. Expressing decimals in expanded form.

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier - Switch 2: Tutorial on keeping track of one’s own grade in math class. DPP (“Daily Practice Problems”). Decimal Place Value. Decimal Models. Connecting decimals to fractions and percents. Student Guide (textbook) exercises (pages 230-233).  

* CFP #1 RE-TAKE TOMORROW

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW.  DUE WEDNESDAY.

*ASK: “Four digits to the left of the decimal point is the thousands place. But the thousandths place is how many digits to the right of the decimal point?”

Martinez - Switch 1: Review of CFP. Started on Student Guide (textbook) exercises (pages 230-237). Decimals Models. Expressing decimals as a fraction and percent.

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW.  DUE WEDNESDAY.

* CFP #1 RE-TAKE. WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2: Review of CFP. “What do you notice?” exercise to get students thinking about decimals, fractions and percents.

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW.  DUE WEDNESDAY.

* CFP #1 RE-TAKE. WEDNESDAY.

SCIENCE

Kornas - Switch 1: Introduction to “The Earth, The Sun and The Moon” unit. Students put science folder together.

Kornas - Switch 2: Introduction to “The Earth, The Sun and The Moon” unit. Students put science folder together.

Barber - Switch 1: Introduction to “The Earth, The Sun and The Moon” unit. Students put science folder together.

Barber - Switch 2:  Introduction to “The Earth, The Sun and The Moon” unit. Students put science folder together.

READING WORKSHOP

* While there is no At-Home Reading Log in grade five, nightly reading of just-right, student-selected text is essential.

Barber: “Readers make wise book choices”

Brazier: “Readers make inferences as they read.” Using textual evidence to support assertions and inferences. Online reading comprehension quiz.

Kornas:  “Readers appreciate a vivid image”

Martinez: “Readers choose a goal to become a better reader.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Reading sparks writing ideas”

*HOMEWORK - SPECIAL OBJECT (ON PURPLE PAPER) DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier: “Writers (sometimes choose to) write about important people in their lives.”

Kornas: Students continue to write about an entry they began last week.  

*HOMEWORK - SPECIAL OBJECT WORKSHEET (GREEN PAPER) DUE TOMORROW. BRING IN YOUR SPECIAL OBJECT OR A PICTURE OF IT.

Martinez: “Writers get ideas from writing.

September 12th

MATH

Brazier - Switch 1: Decimal Models. Connecting decimals to fractions and percents. Student Guide (textbook) exercises (pages 230-235). CFP returned. Please note the student guide is accessible at the following link:  http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

* CFP #1 RE-TAKE ON MONDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier - Switch 2: Decimal Place Value.

* CFP #1 RE-TAKE ON TUESDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW.  DUE WEDNESDAY.

*ASK: “Two digits to the left of the decimal point is the tens place. But the tenths place is how many digits to the right of the decimal point?”

Martinez - Switch 1: Decimal Models. Connecting decimals to fractions and percents.

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW.  DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2: CFP

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW.  DUE WEDNESDAY.

SCIENCE

Kornas - Switch 1: Elephant Toothpaste lab 2.

Kornas - Switch 2: Elephant Toothpaste lab 2.

Barber - Switch 1: Elephant Toothpaste Lab 2, changing 1 variable.  Students fill out the Scientific Method form.  

Barber - Switch 2:  Elephant Toothpaste Lab  2, changing 1 variable.  Students fill out the Scientific Method form.  

READING WORKSHOP

* While there is no At-Home Reading Log in grade five, nightly reading of just-right, student-selected text is essential.

Barber: “Readers analyze reading logs.”

Brazier: “Readers appreciate vivid images.” In-class assignment. Online reading comprehension quiz.

* HOMEWORK: PAGES 1-6 (only) OF THE PINK PACKET.

Kornas:  “Readers know how to pick out just-right books.”

Martinez: “Readers pick up the pace of their reading to read as much as they can.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers collect vivid images.”

Brazier: “Writers attempt different types of writing.”

*ASK: “What types of writing entries have you generated so far in your writer’s notebook? What else might you try?”

Kornas: “Writers think about special people to generate ideas.”

HOMEWORK: FAMILY STORIES WRITING SHEET (PINK).  DUE MONDAY.

Martinez: Students decorated their writer’s notebook and spent time working on their current entry.

September 11th

MATH

Brazier - Switch 1: Decimal Place Value.

* CFP #1 RE-TAKE ON MONDAY

Brazier - Switch 2: Expressing BIG NUMBERS in standard, word, and expanded forms. CFP #1.

Martinez - Switch 1: Students took CFP today.

Martinez - Switch 2: Expressing BIG NUMBERS in standard, word and expanded forms.

*CFP TOMORROW: Review class notes and Exit Passes.

SCIENCE

Kornas - Switch 1: Elephant Toothpaste lab 1. Reviewed the Scientific Method steps.

Kornas - Switch 2: Elephant Toothpaste lab 1. Reviewed the Scientific Method steps.

Barber - Switch 1: Elephant Toothpaste Lab 1 and discussion.

Barber - Switch 2:  Elephant Toothpaste Lab 1 and discussion.

READING WORKSHOP

* While there is no At-Home Reading Log in grade five, nightly reading of just-right, student-selected text is essential.

Barber: “Readers appreciate vivid images”

Brazier: “Readers appreciate vivid images.”

Kornas:  “Readers know how to pick out “just-right books.”

Martinez: “Readers pick up the pace of their reading to read as much as they can.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Photos trigger memories”

Brazier: “Photographs trigger writing.”

Kornas: “Stories trigger family memories.”

*HOMEWORK: Family stories writing sheet due Monday.

Martinez: “Writers get ideas from reading.”

*HOMEWORK: MATERIALS TO DECORATE THE WRITER’S NOTEBOOK. DUE TOMORROW.

September 10th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MATH

Brazier - Switch 1: The Handshake Problem, Revisited. CFP.

Brazier - Switch 2: Expressing BIG NUMBERS in standard, word, and expanded forms.

*CFP TOMORROW

*SUGGESTED HOMEWORK: FINISH THE WORKSHEET STARTED IN CLASS.

Martinez - Switch 1: Expressing BIG NUMBERS in standard, word and expanded forms.

*CFP TOMORROW: Review class notes and Exit Passes.

Martinez - Switch 2: Expressing BIG NUMBERS in standard, word and expanded forms.

*CFP ON FRIDAY: Review class notes and Exit Passes.

*HOMEWORK: FINISH CLASS ASSIGNMENT. DUE TOMORROW.

SCIENCE

Kornas - Switch 1:  Complete Water on Penny Lab 1.  Lab 2 - One new variable.

Kornas - Switch 2:  Complete Water on Penny Lab 1.  Lab 2 - One new variable.

Barber - Switch 1: Review the Scientific Method steps.  Read about science inventions and create a plan for our own idea.

Barber - Switch 2:  Review the Scientific Method steps.  Read about science inventions and create a plan for our own idea.

READING WORKSHOP

* While there is no At-Home Reading Log in grade five, nightly reading of just-right, student-selected text is essential.

Barber: “Readers TALK back to their texts.”

Brazier: “Readers “talk back” to their texts.”

*ASK: “What text are you reading independently? Tell me something you “said” to your text today.

Kornas:  Reading workshop looks like…, sounds like…, feels like...

Martinez: “Readers take ownership of their reading in order to improve.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers get ideas from stories in their lives” continue this work using last nights homework stories.

Brazier: “Writers re-read their writing as they compose.”

Kornas:

Martinez: “Writers get ideas from the stories in their life.

*HOMEWORK: MATERIALS TO DECORATE THE WRITER’S NOTEBOOK. DUE FRIDAY.

September 9th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MATH

* Ask your child if you’re not sure which of the four math classes he is part of. A CFP is a Check for Progress.

Brazier - Switch 1: Place Value Game. Studying Big Numbers.

* CFP TOMORROW

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE TOMORROW.

Brazier - Switch 2:  Place Value Game. Introduction to Big Numbers.

* CFP ON THURSDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE TOMORROW.

Martinez - Switch 1:

*CFP ON THURSDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE TOMORROW.

*Ask your child questions like the ones on the purple Exit Pass found in their Take Home Folder.

Martinez - Switch 2:

*CFP ON FRIDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE TOMORROW.

*Ask your child questions like the one on the purple Exit Pass found in their Take Home Folder.

SCIENCE

* Ask your child if you’re not sure which of the four science classes she is part of.

Kornas - Switch 1:  Complete Water on Penny Lab 1.  Lab 2 - One new variable.

Kornas - Switch 2:  Complete Water on Penny Lab 1.  Lab 2 - One new variable.

Barber - Switch 1: Complete penny experiment and discuss. Students will form and write a  new hypothesis based on day 1 conclusion.

Barber - Switch 2:  Complete penny experiment and discuss. Students will form and write a  new hypothesis based on day 1 conclusion.

READING WORKSHOP

* While there is no At-Home Reading Log in grade five, nightly reading of just-right, student-selected text is essential.

Barber: “Readers gauge their own understanding.”

Brazier: “Readers gauge their own understanding (by recounting what they’ve read).”

Kornas:  Reading workshop looks like…, sounds like…, feels like...

Martinez: “Readers make wise book choices.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers get ideas from stories in their lives.”

*HOMEWORK: COLLECT AND RECORD TWO FAMILY STORIES. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier: “Reading sparks writing ideas.”

*Ask: “Did writing work for you today? Why or why not?”

Kornas: “Writers get story ideas from their map”

HOMEWORK:  FINISH FINAL THE DRAFT OF YOUR MAP.  MAP MUST BE COLORED AND HAVE A TITLE. (Do your best work the first time.)

Martinez: “Writers get ideas from the stories in their life.”

*HOMEWORK: BRAINSTORM FAMILY STORY IDEAS WITH FAMILY (SEE HOMEWORK SHEET IN TAKE HOME FOLDER). DUE TOMORROW (9/10)

*HOMEWORK: MATERIALS TO DECORATE THE WRITER’S NOTEBOOK. DUE FRIDAY,

September 8th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Upcoming assessments are highlighted green and appear in ALL CAPS.

* Homework assignments are highlighted yellow and appear in ALL CAPS.

* Suggested questions to ask your fifth grader are highlighted light blue. The suggested questions are meant to cement the day’s learning.

* This blog will be posted by 4:30 p.m. EST on the days when school is in session.

MATH

* Ask your child if you’re not sure which of the four math classes he is part of. A CFP is a Check for Progress.

Brazier - Switch 1: Place Value Game. Introduction to BIG NUMBERS.

* CFP ON WEDNESDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier - Switch 2:  Place Value Game.

* CFP ON THURSDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 1:

*CFP ON THURSDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2:

*CFP ON FRIDAY

* HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

SCIENCE

* Ask your child if you’re not sure which of the four science classes she is part of.

Kornas - Switch 1: Scientific Method practice lab steps 1-5.

Kornas - Switch 2:  Scientific Method practice lab steps 1-5

Barber - Switch 1: Scientific Method practice lab steps Day 1

Barber - Switch 2: Scientific Method practice lab steps Day 1

READING WORKSHOP

* While there is no At-Home Reading Log in grade five, nightly reading of just-right, student-selected text is essential.

Barber: “Readers learn from experience.  Student shopping and guest reader.”

Brazier: “Readers learn from their best and worst reading times.”

Kornas: Reading log handed out to record in-class reading time.  Independent reading.

Martinez: Tour of library.  All students shopped for books.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers write what they know well.”

Brazier: “Writers appreciate vivid images.”

*ASK: What for you was a “vivid image” in the story Mr. B read today during writing?”

Kornas: “My Map Book”

*HOMEWORK: FINISH THE DRAFT OF YOUR MAP IN YOUR W.W.N.B. (Do not work on final draft at home please.)

Martinez: “Writers write about things they know well.”

*HOMEWORK: MATERIALS TO DECORATE THE WRITER’S NOTEBOOK. DUE FRIDAY,