We have started going over the procedures and rules of the Stock Market Game. Today we read a passage about Hershey and answered questions on the passage. We also got to look at the website and how we are going to be researching, buying, and selling stock. The game starts across Delaware on Monday, March 2, 2009. The website is www.smgww.org.
Writing- make sure you are working on editing your rough draft. It would also be in your best interest to rewrite your rough draft. The better you make your rough drafts, the better your grade will be on your final draft. If you are working well on your rough draft and making the corrections necessary, we may be able to adjust your due date. If you need to do that, please come see Mrs. Lambert or me.
In Math we are working on Exponents. The main things you need to remember are what the base and exponent is and that you dont multiply base and exponent. You multiply the base number by itself the amount of times as the exponent says.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Homework tonight
Reading: Clarify in your reading log. You also have vocabulary definition and sentences.
In Social Studies we are going to be beginning the Stock Market Game this week.
In Writing your rough draft should be finished and you should be going through the revision and editing process. The final copies are due this Friday, February 27, 2009. Make sure you get it finished!
In Math we are studying the Order of Operations.. parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
In Social Studies we are going to be beginning the Stock Market Game this week.
In Writing your rough draft should be finished and you should be going through the revision and editing process. The final copies are due this Friday, February 27, 2009. Make sure you get it finished!
In Math we are studying the Order of Operations.. parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
This Week
Tomorrow, February 18, 2009 you will have a quiz in Reading on The City of Ember. The quiz will be on what we have covered up until this point in the book. You will need to know Chapters 1-5 as well as the vocabulary for chapters 1-11.
You will need to know major characters, minor characters, major setting, major conflict, and some other details from the chapters.
Here are the vocabulary words:
Endeavor- a goal; something you want to achieve
Plummet- to fall straight down
Hoist- to raise up
Methodically- to act in a systematic way by routine
Pungent- a sharp or strong taste or odor
Taunt- a sarcastic remark, meant to tease
Lurk- to lie in wait or to hide
Vague- hazy or unclear
Flank- to stand aside or beside
Strewn- scattered about
Book Reports are due on Friday, February 20, 2009.
You should be well into your compare/contrast essay. Dont forget your rough draft is due on Friday (2/20/2009).
In Social Studies we will have a Chapter 3 Section 3 quiz on Thursday. We will review for it today and tomorrow. Next week will be the Chapter 3 test (Tuesday 2/24/2009 or Wednesday 2/25/2009). Please make sure you are studying for this by reading through the chapter and reviewing your guided reading worksheets.
In Math we will be working on a writing prompt today on positive and negative integers (explaining the process of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing). We will then move onto Order of Operations. We will be working to get through this before the DSTP.
You will need to know major characters, minor characters, major setting, major conflict, and some other details from the chapters.
Here are the vocabulary words:
Endeavor- a goal; something you want to achieve
Plummet- to fall straight down
Hoist- to raise up
Methodically- to act in a systematic way by routine
Pungent- a sharp or strong taste or odor
Taunt- a sarcastic remark, meant to tease
Lurk- to lie in wait or to hide
Vague- hazy or unclear
Flank- to stand aside or beside
Strewn- scattered about
Book Reports are due on Friday, February 20, 2009.
You should be well into your compare/contrast essay. Dont forget your rough draft is due on Friday (2/20/2009).
In Social Studies we will have a Chapter 3 Section 3 quiz on Thursday. We will review for it today and tomorrow. Next week will be the Chapter 3 test (Tuesday 2/24/2009 or Wednesday 2/25/2009). Please make sure you are studying for this by reading through the chapter and reviewing your guided reading worksheets.
In Math we will be working on a writing prompt today on positive and negative integers (explaining the process of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing). We will then move onto Order of Operations. We will be working to get through this before the DSTP.
Friday, February 13, 2009
NO SCHOOL
Reminder that there is not school on Monday, February 16, 2009 due to President's Day.
The students have completed their contract and prewriting for their compare and contrast essay. They should be working on their rough draft as it is due between February 18th and February 20th.
In Social Studies we took a quiz on Chapter 3 Section 2 on Thursday so next week we will start on Chapter 3 Section 3. Students should begin preparing for the chapter test which will be coming up within the next 2 weeks.
Uniform orders through the PTO will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2009
ENJOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND!
The students have completed their contract and prewriting for their compare and contrast essay. They should be working on their rough draft as it is due between February 18th and February 20th.
In Social Studies we took a quiz on Chapter 3 Section 2 on Thursday so next week we will start on Chapter 3 Section 3. Students should begin preparing for the chapter test which will be coming up within the next 2 weeks.
Uniform orders through the PTO will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2009
ENJOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
SSR book project
SSR BOOK REPORT CARTOON- DUE FEBRUARY 20, 2009 (worth 24 points)
You will create a cartoon of the events in your book. You will also include characters and setting information, along with the conflict.
1. Divde an 11" x 17" sheet of drawing paper into 8 same size boxes.
2. In the first square, draw a cover for your book. Include the Title, author, copyright date, publisher and number of pages. Draw a small picture.
3. In the second square, list your major and minor characters. Also write a general setting description (when and where does most of your story take place). If possible, draw a picture.
4. In the third square, label it EXPOSITION. Then, write one sentence to sum up the exposition portion of your book. Remember that exposition includes the characters, setting, and important background information. Draw a picture.
5. In the fourth square, write the label RISING ACTION. Then, write one or two sentences to sum up the major conflict and how it gets worse throughout the story. Draw a picture.
6. In the fifth square, write the label CLIMAX. Then write one sentence to sum up the turning point (usually, but not always, the most exciting part of the book- "the moment you've been waiting for"). Draw a picture.
7. In the sixth square, write the label FALLING ACTION. Then write one or two sentences to sum up the action after the climax. This action is generally not intense or stressful, and you can "feel" that the end is near. Draw a picture.
8. In the seventh square, write the label RESOLUTION. Then write one sentence to sum up the VERY END of the story. Draw a picture.
9. In the eighth square, you have a choice: write either a "Connect" or an "Evaluate" for your book. This should be no longer than 3 complete sentences. You may draw a picture or decorate the square if you have space, but it is not necessary.
Points to remember
You will create a cartoon of the events in your book. You will also include characters and setting information, along with the conflict.
1. Divde an 11" x 17" sheet of drawing paper into 8 same size boxes.
2. In the first square, draw a cover for your book. Include the Title, author, copyright date, publisher and number of pages. Draw a small picture.
3. In the second square, list your major and minor characters. Also write a general setting description (when and where does most of your story take place). If possible, draw a picture.
4. In the third square, label it EXPOSITION. Then, write one sentence to sum up the exposition portion of your book. Remember that exposition includes the characters, setting, and important background information. Draw a picture.
5. In the fourth square, write the label RISING ACTION. Then, write one or two sentences to sum up the major conflict and how it gets worse throughout the story. Draw a picture.
6. In the fifth square, write the label CLIMAX. Then write one sentence to sum up the turning point (usually, but not always, the most exciting part of the book- "the moment you've been waiting for"). Draw a picture.
7. In the sixth square, write the label FALLING ACTION. Then write one or two sentences to sum up the action after the climax. This action is generally not intense or stressful, and you can "feel" that the end is near. Draw a picture.
8. In the seventh square, write the label RESOLUTION. Then write one sentence to sum up the VERY END of the story. Draw a picture.
9. In the eighth square, you have a choice: write either a "Connect" or an "Evaluate" for your book. This should be no longer than 3 complete sentences. You may draw a picture or decorate the square if you have space, but it is not necessary.
Points to remember
- All of the sentences you write in your cartoon should relate to the main character (s).
- BE NEAT AND CREATIVE
- Use a ruler to help make neat, even lines.
- Use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and setence structure. You MUST write in complete sentences.
- You may type your sentences and print them out. Then you may cut out the sentences and glue them to the paper. This ensures that your sentences are neat.
- ASK MRS. LAMBERT or MRS. LEWIS if you are having problems. You may use the classroom computer and materials during workroom if necessary.
Due on Thursday 2/12
Prewriting for the Compare and Contrast essays is due tomorrow.
You also had reading homework to complete in your reading log- Do you think Lina was right to buy the pencils? Why or why not?
There is a Social Studies quiz on chapter 3 section 2 tomorrow as well. Please make sure you are studying!!!!
You also had reading homework to complete in your reading log- Do you think Lina was right to buy the pencils? Why or why not?
There is a Social Studies quiz on chapter 3 section 2 tomorrow as well. Please make sure you are studying!!!!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Writing/Social Studies
Writing: Conferences are pretty much completed with the exception of a few students. Your prewriting is due on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Be sure you have it turned in on time.
Social Studies: We have completed reading Chapter 3 Section 2. We also completed the guided reading (study guide) today. Be sure to study so you are prepared for the quiz which will be either Thursday of this week or next week...
There is a Valentine's Dance on Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 6pm-9pm. The cost is $4.00.
Reminder:: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 13, 2009 due to a teacher inservice day and also NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16, 2009 due to President's Day.. Enjoy that 4 day weekend!!
Social Studies: We have completed reading Chapter 3 Section 2. We also completed the guided reading (study guide) today. Be sure to study so you are prepared for the quiz which will be either Thursday of this week or next week...
There is a Valentine's Dance on Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 6pm-9pm. The cost is $4.00.
Reminder:: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 13, 2009 due to a teacher inservice day and also NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16, 2009 due to President's Day.. Enjoy that 4 day weekend!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Writing/Reading Homework
Due to the snow day yesterday, your noun poster will be due tomorrow. It needs to be connected to the month of February: Black History Month, President's Day, Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day, Winter, Mardi Gras.
You also have a paragraph in reading to write that is due tomorrow. In your paragraph you must incorporate all five of your ch. 1-5 vocabulary words from The City of Ember.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DUE DATES ON YOUR WRITING CONTRACT!!
Your prewriting is due on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. You must complete the Venn Diagram and outline by this date.
You also have a paragraph in reading to write that is due tomorrow. In your paragraph you must incorporate all five of your ch. 1-5 vocabulary words from The City of Ember.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DUE DATES ON YOUR WRITING CONTRACT!!
Your prewriting is due on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. You must complete the Venn Diagram and outline by this date.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
SNOW DAY!
Well for the 2nd consecutive Wednesday we have had a SNOW DAY!!! PLEASE make sure you bring in your homework that was due Wednesday and Thursday when you come back to school. That includes your writing contract, noun poster, and your sentences or 5x each.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR WRITING TOPIC.. We dont want anyone to fall behind so we have to stay on top of the due dates! You must compare and contrast the books you are reading in Reading class (City of Ember and your SSR book)-(author to author, character to character, book to book, etc).
In math we also had homework to finish page 51 (3-6) and 52 (1-20) on multiplying positive and negative integers. Most of it was finished in class so you should not have much more to finish.
In Social Studies you should have finished reading Chapter 3 Section 2 (pages 65-70) and turned in your key terms and places. We will be continuing on with that section tomorrow when we return to school.
I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF!
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR WRITING TOPIC.. We dont want anyone to fall behind so we have to stay on top of the due dates! You must compare and contrast the books you are reading in Reading class (City of Ember and your SSR book)-(author to author, character to character, book to book, etc).
In math we also had homework to finish page 51 (3-6) and 52 (1-20) on multiplying positive and negative integers. Most of it was finished in class so you should not have much more to finish.
In Social Studies you should have finished reading Chapter 3 Section 2 (pages 65-70) and turned in your key terms and places. We will be continuing on with that section tomorrow when we return to school.
I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Writing
Compare/Contrast Essay: You received your contract in class on Monday. Do not forget that it must be completed no later than Thursday so that you can have your first conference.
Spelling sentences or 5x each are due on Wednesday.. If you are on list 1-3 then you are allowed to write sentences. The main reason for those spelling words is that you know how to use them. If you are on lists 4-6 then you are allowed to do 5x each or sentences. These words are strictly spelling words and you have to know how to spell them.
The noun poster is due on Thursday!!
Spelling sentences or 5x each are due on Wednesday.. If you are on list 1-3 then you are allowed to write sentences. The main reason for those spelling words is that you know how to use them. If you are on lists 4-6 then you are allowed to do 5x each or sentences. These words are strictly spelling words and you have to know how to spell them.
The noun poster is due on Thursday!!
Monday, February 2, 2009
This Week
Reading: We are still reading City of Ember. Continue doing your reading strategies and working with your vocabulary.
Social Studies: There is a quiz tomorrow on Chapter 3 Section 1. MAKE SURE YOU STUDY!
Writing: We are finishing up with nouns and going to begin our new writing assignment. It is going to be a Compare and Contrast Essay. More information will come regarding this assignment later this week.
Spelling Words:
List #2 (includes words from list #1): too, to, hear, here, a lot, allot, then, than, weather, whether, piece, peace, your, you're, witch, which, passed, past
List #3 (includes words from list #1 and #2): desert, dessert, stationary, stationery, whose, who's, lose, loose, advise, advice, all ready, already, lead, led, because, cause, through, threw
List #4: (Includes words from list #1-#3) neighbor, weigh, weird, receive, thief, chief, grief, foreign, believe, retrieve, perceive, niece, either, relief, leisure, shriek
List #5: (Includes words from list #1-#4) possess, necessary, embarrass, occasion, occur, tomorrow, vacuum, exaggerate, committee, different, possible, accident, appreciate, appearance, beginning
List #6: (Includes words from list #1-#5) grammar, pronounciation, playwright, misspell, apostrophe, analysis, plagarism, possessive, description, metaphor, simile, antagonist, diagram, singular, character, vague, specific, explanation
STUDY YOUR WORDS!!!
Math: We are working on positive and negative integers. We will be multiplying and dividing positive and negative integers this week. There will be a quiz on Thursday or Friday.
Advisement: Today's advisement lesson is on diversity. We will continue that discussion next Monday.
Student Council: We will be cleaning and packaging the juice pouches up to ship them off.
HOMEWORK:
Writing: Write 2 sentences for each of your spelling words- due Wednesday!
Nouns Poster: Create a poster of 4 nouns- 1 person, 1 place, 1 thing, and 1 idea for the month of February.
- include pictures
- label as common or proper
- label as abstract or contrete (is it something you can actually see-concrete)
DUE THURSDAY!!!
Social Studies: There is a quiz tomorrow on Chapter 3 Section 1. MAKE SURE YOU STUDY!
Writing: We are finishing up with nouns and going to begin our new writing assignment. It is going to be a Compare and Contrast Essay. More information will come regarding this assignment later this week.
Spelling Words:
List #2 (includes words from list #1): too, to, hear, here, a lot, allot, then, than, weather, whether, piece, peace, your, you're, witch, which, passed, past
List #3 (includes words from list #1 and #2): desert, dessert, stationary, stationery, whose, who's, lose, loose, advise, advice, all ready, already, lead, led, because, cause, through, threw
List #4: (Includes words from list #1-#3) neighbor, weigh, weird, receive, thief, chief, grief, foreign, believe, retrieve, perceive, niece, either, relief, leisure, shriek
List #5: (Includes words from list #1-#4) possess, necessary, embarrass, occasion, occur, tomorrow, vacuum, exaggerate, committee, different, possible, accident, appreciate, appearance, beginning
List #6: (Includes words from list #1-#5) grammar, pronounciation, playwright, misspell, apostrophe, analysis, plagarism, possessive, description, metaphor, simile, antagonist, diagram, singular, character, vague, specific, explanation
STUDY YOUR WORDS!!!
Math: We are working on positive and negative integers. We will be multiplying and dividing positive and negative integers this week. There will be a quiz on Thursday or Friday.
Advisement: Today's advisement lesson is on diversity. We will continue that discussion next Monday.
Student Council: We will be cleaning and packaging the juice pouches up to ship them off.
HOMEWORK:
Writing: Write 2 sentences for each of your spelling words- due Wednesday!
Nouns Poster: Create a poster of 4 nouns- 1 person, 1 place, 1 thing, and 1 idea for the month of February.
- include pictures
- label as common or proper
- label as abstract or contrete (is it something you can actually see-concrete)
DUE THURSDAY!!!
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