Thursday November 14th

MATH

Barber- Complete lesson 1: “Whole to Parts.”  Intro. to pattern block fractions worksheet practice.  

Brazier- Fraction sentences (2 red trapezoid pattern blocks = 4 brown trapezoid pattern blocks; 1 green triangle pattern block + 1 purple triangle pattern block = ¼; etc.). Conversions: Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions, and vice versa. CFP tomorrow.

HOMEWORK: CONVERSION PRACTICE - WORKSHEET

Kornas - Fraction Sentences HW MATH BOOK PAGE 74 #3-8.  FOLLOW SAME FORMAT WE DID IN CLASS TODAY.

SWITCHES

Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier): “Readers notice and reflect on the importance of how a character is treated.” In-class assignment completed in one’s reading notebook.

ASK YOUR FIFTH GRADER: What is an emerging theory that you have about the character you’re studying during reading workshop? What is a theory that your class is developing about Gilly Hopkins, the main character of your class’ shared read aloud?

Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): Lab 11 - TEST TOMORROW - STUDY THE ECLIPSE DIAGRAM NOTES, LAB 11 Notes, AND THE EIGHT MOON PHASES (DIAGRAMS AND VOCABULARY). YOUR SON/DAUGHTER’S NOTES are the STUDY GUIDE.  I RARELY GIVE A SEPARATE STUDY GUIDE IN SCIENCE.

Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber):  Speed sort words and do a word hunt.  SPELLING TEST NEXT WEEK.

Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): No social studies because of Mrs. P’s lecture on King Tut

WRITING WORKSHOPS

BARBER: Writing letters to our troops.

BRAZIER: “Writers read their pieces aloud to make sure they sound the way they want them to sound.” ‘Published’ Personal Narratives due on Monday (11/18/13). They are to be shared electronically with Mr. Brazier.

KORNAS: Begin our Poetry Unit - FINISH YOUR LETTER TO A SOLDIER.  DUE TOMORROW

Wednesday November 13th

MATH

Barber-  Wholes to parts SG 68-72.  DPP pages 10-16 by Friday.  HOMEWORK: Wholes to Parts worksheet due Thursday.

Brazier- Fractions from a geometric perspective. Daily Practice Problems (DPP). Fraction sentences (½ + ⅓ + ⅓ + ⅙ =1 ⅓ ). CFP on Friday.

Kornas - Pattern Block Fractions HW - PG. 72 IN MATHBOOK #13A-H.  KEEP YOUR WORK NEAT AND CLEAN!

SWITCHES

Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier): “Readers notice the objects that characters love.” In-class assignment completed in one’s reading notebook.

Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): Lab 11 - Simulate a lunar and solar eclipse in a group. TEST ON FRIDAY - STUDY THE ECLIPSE DIAGRAM NOTES, LAB 11 Notes AND THE EIGHT MOON PHASES (DIAGRAMS AND VOCABULARY).

Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber):  Speed sort words and do a word hunt.  Spelling Test next week!

Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): CHAPTER 3 test.  Begin Chapter 4 vocabulary.

WRITING WORKSHOPS

BARBER: “Writers make observations.” Students write a piece containing writerly observations.  

BRAZIER: “Writers play T.A.G.” ‘Published’ Personal Narratives due on Monday (11/18/13). They are to be shared electronically with Mr. Brazier.

KORNAS: Begin our Poetry Unit - FINISH WRITING YOUR POEM ABOUT STAPLER, KEY OR SCISSORS IN W.W.N.B. - DUE TOMORROW

Tuesday November 12th

MATH

Barber-  A CFR (check for retention). Assign strand 3 DPP’s and continue fraction work.  

Brazier- Fractions from a geometric perspective. Daily Practice Problems (DPP). Fraction sentences (½ + ⅓ + ⅓ + ⅙ =1 ⅓ ). CFP on Friday.

Kornas - Introducing Pattern Block Fractions

HOMEWORK FOR ALL CLASSES: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE TOMORROW.

SWITCHES

Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier): “Readers notice the choices a character makes.” In-class assignment completed in one’s reading notebook.

Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): STUDY THE ECLIPSE DIAGRAMS AND THE 8 MOON PHASES - TEST ON FRIDAY - START STUDYING NOW!

Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber):  Sort 1 sentences due TODAY!

Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): CHAPTER 3 TEST ON WEDNESDAY.

WRITING WORKSHOPS

BARBER: “Writers make observations.” Students write a piece containing writerly observations.  

BRAZIER: “Writers play T.A.G.” ‘Published’ Personal Narratives due on Monday (11/18/13). They are to be shared electronically with Mr. Brazier.

KORNAS: Last day for PN editing - Print out final draft

Monday November 11th

Veterans’ Day: Thank you for your service, local vets!

MATH

Strand 3 began today.

Barber-  Introduction to whole and parts using pattern blocks.

Brazier- Calculate Strand 2 final grades. Add to DATA section of one’s binder. Brief SG pages 68-72. Misc. Challenges (like always). Learning Activity: “Introducing Pattern Block Fractions.”

Kornas - Problem Solving using Logical Reasoning - HW - LOGICAL REASONING WORKSHEET #2 (ROBOTS)

HOMEWORK FOR ALL CLASSES: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

SWITCHES

Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier): “Readers notice ‘out of character’ moments.” Character Study partner assigned. In-class assignment completed in one’s reading notebook.

Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): Reviewed 8 moon phases, New Concept-Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse - STUDY THE ECLIPSE DIAGRAMS AND THE 8 MOON PHASES - TEST LATER THIS WEEK - START STUDYING NOW!

Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber):  Sort 1 sentences due TODAY!

Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): Review Chapter 3 notes for Wednesday’s “test”.  Discuss the expectations and parts of the “test”.  CHAPTER 3 TEST ON WEDNESDAY.

WRITING WORKSHOPS

BARBER: Partner talk: students ‘talk’/story tell a small moment.  After, students share with partners, they will do a quick write about it.  

BRAZIER: “Writers vary the length and type of their sentences.” ‘Published’ Personal Narratives due on Monday (11/18/13).

KORNAS: Free write and The Great Gilly Hopkins

Friday November 8th

MATH

Strand 3 begins on Monday.

Barber- Review multiplication ways and decimals.  Game Day.

Brazier- Probability Games

Kornas -

SWITCHES

Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier): “Readers step into and out of their text.” In-class assignment completed in one’s reading notebook.

Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): Science Quiz today.  H.W. - TFK - Gray Wolf History

Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber):  Required word ‘pop’ quiz.  Complete sentence assignment and practice “speed sorts.”  

Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): Chapter 3 test next Wednesday.  Students may use their chapter 3 organizers to compare and contrast specific regional areas.  

WRITING WORKSHOPS

BARBER: Check editing sheet with partners and then whole group.  Free Write Friday!

Personal Narratives due TODAY!

BRAZIER: Finally………..a Freewrite Friday!

KORNAS: CSI Thinking Routine

Thursday November 7th

MATH

Barber- Strand 2 test.   

Brazier- “The Probability Continuum.” Daily Practice Problems (DPP).

Kornas - STUDY FOR STRAND 2 TEST THAT WILL BE GIVEN TOMORROW. Students received a study guide today in class.  They should also study their notes.

SWITCHES

Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier): A new unit, Character Study, began today. In the coming weeks, the students will closely study a character from their independent reading texts and also, as a class, closely study Gilly from the award-winning The Great Gilly Hopkins.

Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): Science Quiz today.  H.W. - TFK - Gray Wolf History

Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber):  Probable required word pop quiz this Friday :)

Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): Friday students will continue to wrap up Chapter 3.  Next week Chapter 3 TEST.  No studying required! :) Students will be able to use their organizers!

WRITING WORKSHOPS

BARBER:  Editing practice today.  Tomorrow we will check this with a partner.

Personal Narratives due Friday!

BRAZIER: “Writers remember their plan.”

KORNAS: CSI Thinking Routine

Wednesday November 6th

MATH

Barber- Class questions about Strand 2 and review for test.   Thursday’s Strand 2 final test.  

Brazier- Strand 2 test. Daily Practice Problems (DPP).

Kornas - Multiplying Using Area Models, HW - FINISH PROBLEMS ON SHEET WE WORKED ON IN CLASS TODAY.  STRAND 2 UNIT TEST ON FRIDAY. WWW.LEARNZILLION.COM

SWITCHES

No Switches on Late Start Wednesdays.

Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier):

Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): SCIENCE TEST ON THURSDAY OVER THE NOTES TAKEN IN CLASS AND LAB #8.

Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber):    Possible required word pop quiz this week.

Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): Friday students will continue to wrap up Chapter 3.  Next week Chapter 3 TEST.  No studying required! :) Students will be able to use their organizers!

WRITING WORKSHOPS

BARBER:  Writers read aloud their draft to continue revising.  Class afternoon time to continue typing and revising.  Personal Narratives due Friday!

BRAZIER: “Writers edit their work.”

*ASK YOUR 5th GRADER: Place quotation and other marks as needed in the following: I don’t like cheese said Bob.

KORNAS: Review components of a good personal narrative. Color, Symbol, Image Thinking Routine - “Hard at Work” - TFK