Math - we're continuing with patterns, this week we are looking at equations, and what they mean. Basically (and you know this, but might not have thought about it) both sides of the equal sign must be ... equal! So if you change one side, you have to change the other side in the same way. For example, if you needed to subtract 2 from one side, then subtract 2 from the other side as well, to keep the balance.
Keep practicing facts and reviewing graphing and input / output tables.
LA - the how-tos are late, almost everybody has them in. Almost. We are working hard on our novel projects / book reports. Your book should be finished by now, please don't start a new one! Everyone has chosen a project, they are due November 27th. We'll have class time, bring in what you need to work on your project.
Science - we're done our review and will have the quiz on Tuesday afternoon.
Social Studies - we have started our World Cultures project. Each student has chosen a country and will research the culture in that area - language, food, sports, religions, major historical events, natural resources, etc. The project guidelines handout that all students received is here. The information and pictures must be neatly organized and either written by hand or printed on the computer (either is fine!) and then made into a Bristol Board poster. We'll present the projects December 19th to the class and perhaps some other students.
Christmas Concert
I'm quite pleased to let you know that our class will be performing a song in this year's Christmas concert. It didn't take too much convincing ;-)
If any students are interested in practicing on their own, here is the link to the video, with lyrics.
See you on the 18th!
If any students are interested in practicing on their own, here is the link to the video, with lyrics.
See you on the 18th!
November 13 - 16
LA - How-to writing is now due. Please make sure to do the checklist and hand it in with your writing. Check for diagrams, headings, steps that are well-explained etc.
Students should be reading their novels and working on their Book Talk Projects (click for the handout). They need to have a project chosen by Friday, and have it finished for Tuesday, November 27th (2 weeks from today).
Math - Page 31 # 1 and 2 are for homework. You should have a table and graph for each one, and then describe the pattern you see in the graph. Click here for the questions page!
Science - We are finishing up our review for the first unit on Diversity of Life. We'll be having our test soon, so make sure you're ready!
Exploratory - Questions / survey due Friday.
Students should be reading their novels and working on their Book Talk Projects (click for the handout). They need to have a project chosen by Friday, and have it finished for Tuesday, November 27th (2 weeks from today).
Math - Page 31 # 1 and 2 are for homework. You should have a table and graph for each one, and then describe the pattern you see in the graph. Click here for the questions page!
Science - We are finishing up our review for the first unit on Diversity of Life. We'll be having our test soon, so make sure you're ready!
Exploratory - Questions / survey due Friday.
November 5 - 8
LA - Scary stories are late, get those in please!
How-to writing *with* the self assessment / planning sheet is due Tuesday, November 13th. Please check everything carefully before you hand it in to be sure you're not missing any parts.
We have started working on our booktalk / book reports. Students must have decided which project and book they will be doing by Friday, November 16th. No changing after that, as you will not have time to finish if you do! Projects are due November 27th. We will have lots of time in class to work on the projects, but students may need to bring in supplies to complete them.
That sounds like a lot, but it's really not so bad!
Math - A new letter has gone home explaining this math unit - all about patterns, tables and graphing. There are practice questions you can work on with your student. Keep working on those math facts - adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing! Try to figure out totals at the store etc. before you get to the checkout. Look for patterns in real life.
Science - The yeast lab should be written up neatly, all questions answered, and handed in.
SS - Try to find some evidence of your family's original culture, still in your family today
Exploratory - Survey questions are due next class
Other - Student-led conferences are Thursday evening and Friday morning.
There is a scholastic book fair going on that will be open during those times as well.
A reminder that there is no school for students on Friday, and none for anybody on Monday!
How-to writing *with* the self assessment / planning sheet is due Tuesday, November 13th. Please check everything carefully before you hand it in to be sure you're not missing any parts.
We have started working on our booktalk / book reports. Students must have decided which project and book they will be doing by Friday, November 16th. No changing after that, as you will not have time to finish if you do! Projects are due November 27th. We will have lots of time in class to work on the projects, but students may need to bring in supplies to complete them.
That sounds like a lot, but it's really not so bad!
Math - A new letter has gone home explaining this math unit - all about patterns, tables and graphing. There are practice questions you can work on with your student. Keep working on those math facts - adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing! Try to figure out totals at the store etc. before you get to the checkout. Look for patterns in real life.
Science - The yeast lab should be written up neatly, all questions answered, and handed in.
SS - Try to find some evidence of your family's original culture, still in your family today
Exploratory - Survey questions are due next class
Other - Student-led conferences are Thursday evening and Friday morning.
There is a scholastic book fair going on that will be open during those times as well.
A reminder that there is no school for students on Friday, and none for anybody on Monday!
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