Monday, November 30, 2009

Monday, November 30---Homework

Language Arts:
Courage Revisions Due Wed 12/02
Job #4 Due Thursday, 12/03
Finish Book Club Novel by Monday 12/07
Nouns Pages 37-40 Due Monday, 12/07
R & E Novel Book Check Due Thursday, 12/03
Spelling City Print out and Test Due Fri 12/04
R & E & Reading Log Due 12/18

Social Studies:
None

Other:
Classroom Spelling Bee Monday 12/07 ---You should focus mainly on the 1st two pages

Good Afternoonish

This afternoon for social studies, we will begin Current Events on Moodle. You will also get your chapter 3 test back. We will go over any questions you may have.

Please Bring:
Binder
Writing Utensil

Monday, November 30

This morning for language arts, we will be doing book club. We will also be doing Word Study.

Please Bring:
Purple WS Folder
Blue RW Folder
All Book Club Stuff
Binder
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Tuesday, November 24th ----Homework

Language Arts: I realize that most of this work has been completed during class. I am putting all upcoming due dates, just to give you all a time line with all assignments.... Even if some are not due for a long time.
1. R & E Book Check Due Thursday Dec 3
2. Courage Revisions Part #3 Due Wednesday, December 2
3. Book Club Joural and Weekly Reading #3 due Monday Nov. 30
4. Book Club Job #4 Due Thursday, Dec. 3
5. Spelling City Printout and Test Due Friday, Dec. 4 (Thanksgiving List:)
6. R & E due 12/18

Social Studies:
None

Other: Class-Grade Level Spelling Bee.... December 7 (Focus on the first two pages first) If I still have kids in... I will take words from pages 3 &4

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be taking the Chapter 3 test. You will need two class periods to finish and complete the test.

Please Bring:
Something quiet to work on once you finish the test
Binder
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, November 24

Good Morning !

This morning we will be doing writer's workshop.

Please Bring:
Courage Story
WN
Nouns if you have them in your possession...
Binder
Writing Utensil

Monday, November 23, 2009

Homework for Monday 11/23

Language Arts:
1. Journal #3 Due Monday 11/30
2. Book Club Week #3 Reading due 11/30
3. Job Sheet #4 Due Thursday 12/03
4. R & E & Reading Log due 12/18

Social Studies:
1. Matrix of Knowledge Due Tuesday 11/24
2. Chapter 3 Test ---Tomorrow 11/24

Science:
Test Part #2 tomorrow 11/24

Good Afternoonish!

For social studies we will be watching a Native American video that will be a great review for tomorrow's test.

Please Bring:
Binder
Lined paper
Writing Utensil
Interactive NB

Monday, November 22

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we will be doing book club.

Please Bring:
1. Book Club Book
2. Blue RW Folder with all handouts
3. Job #3 (due Today)
4. Nouns

Friday, November 20, 2009

11/20 Homework

Language Arts:
Book Club Job #3 Monday 11.23
New R & E & Reading Log 12/18
Book Club Reading Week #2 Due Monday 11/23

Social Studies:
Matriz of Knowledge Due Tuesday, 11/24
Chapter 3 Test Due 11/24

Friday, November 20

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be finishing chater 3.

Please Bring:
1. Interacitve Notebook
2. SS TExt
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil
5. Planner

Good Afternoonish!

We will be doing book club and SS skits today:)

Please Bring:
Book Club Stuff
SS Text
Interactive NB
Binder
Writing Utensil

Friday, November 20

Today we are going to be doing book club and finishing R and E's so bring all materials.

R and E if not presented already
Spelling City Print out
book club stuff
journal entry #2
planner for blog question
Writing Utensil

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Thursday, November 19 Homework

Question to answer... to prove you have read the blog tonight...... What season is it right now?

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Journal #2 Due Tomorrow (Fri)
2. Book Club Job Sheet #3 Due Monday 11/23
3. Courage Revisions Part 2 Due Monday 11/23

Social Studies:
Matrix of Knowledge due Tuesday 11/24
Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday 11/24

Other:
Remeber that the pizza party is tomorrow :)

Good Afternoon!

Happy R & E Afternoon!

Please Bring:
R & E
Reading Log

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Wednesday, November 18--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & READING LOG Due TOMORROW!!!!! 11/19
2. Book Club Journal #2 due Friday, November 20
3. Job Sheet #3 Due Monday, November 23
4. Spelling City Test and Printout Due Friday, November 20
5. Courage Revisions #2 -- 3Thought shots for 5th, 3 Characterizations for 6th Due Monday, November 23--- If not finished in class tomorrow

Social Studies:
1. Matrix of Knowledge Due Tuesday, November 24
2. Chapter 3 Test 11/24

Other:
Report Card Envelope Signatures

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be finishing the chart from yesterday and checking our work as a class.

Please Bring:
1. Interactive NB
2. SS Text
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil
5. Planner

Wednesday, November 18

Good Morning,

This morning, we will continue revising our courage stories.

Please Bring:
1. WN/ Courage Story
2. Purple WS Folder
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Tuesday, November 17--- Homework

Language Arts:
Courage Story Revisions Part #1 due Wednesday, November 18
R & E & Reading Log Due Thursday, November 19
Book Club Journal #2 Due Friday, November 20
Spelling City Print out and Test Friday, November 19
Book Club Job #3 Due Monday, November 23

Social Studies:
Chapter 3 --Matrix of Knowledge Assignment due-- Tuesday, November 24
Chapter 3 Test Tuesday, November 24

Other:
Report Card Signature---Due tomorrow!

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be playing an interactive game as a part of chapter 3 in History Alive.

Please Bring:
1. Interactive Notebook
2. SS Text
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

homeroom

We will be working on SS and Character Goals.

Please Bring:
Interactive NB
SS Textbook
Lined Paper
Binder
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, November 17

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to be doing writer's workshop. If time permits, we will also work on nouns.

Please Bring:
WN
Purple WS Folder
Courage Story-- unless I have a copy of it
Binder
Writing Utensil

Monday, November 16, 2009

November 16---Monday---Homework

Language Arts:
1. Courage Story Revisions Due Wednesday, November 18
2. Journal Entry #2 Due Friday 11/17
3. R & E & Reading Log Due Thursday 11/19
4. Job Sheet # 3 Due Monday, 11/23
5. Spelling City Test and Print out (15 Words Only) Friday- Due 11/17

Social Studies:
None --- but if you did not finish pages 16 & 17 in class-- finish tomorrow

Other
Pizza $ Please Bring $2---

Good Morning!

This afternoon, we will be finishing up LA and continueing with Chapter 3 in SS.

Please Bring:
Interactive NB
SS Textbook
Artifact Sheets
Blue RW Folder
Binder
Writing Utensil

Monday, November 16

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to continue with Book Club. We will also get new seating charts.

Please Bring:
Job Sheet #2
Book Club Book
Blue RW Folder
Binder
Writing Utensil

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Thursday, November 12 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Journal Entry #1 Due Tomorrow
2. Book Club Week #1 Reading Due Monday (See the Schedule on the Pink Handout)
3. Book Club Job Sheet #2 Monday--- This will be on the rest of the Week #1 Reading.
4. Courage Revisions 5th 3 snapshots ---- 6th 3 snapshots, 3 thoughtshots and 1 explode a moment--- Due date Extended to Wednesday 11/18
5. R & E & Reading Log Due Thursday 11/19

Social Studies:
None

Thursday, November 12

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts we will be doing reader's workshop. You will be working on Book Club.

Please Bring:
1. Blue RW Folder
2. Book Club Novel
3. Courage Story
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Wednesday, November 11, Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Job Sheet #1 Due tomorrow
2. Book Club Journal #1 Due Friday, 11/13
3. Book Club Novel Reading Week #1 Due Monday, 11/16
4. R & E & Reading Log Due 11/19
5. Courage Story Revisions (3 Snapshots for fifth. for 6th 3 Snapshots, 3 thoughtshots) due Monday 11/16

Social Studies:
None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS we will be continuing with Chapter 3.

Please Bring:
1. SS Text
2. Interactive NB
****Handouts from Yesterday
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, November 11

Good Morning!

this morning for language arts, we are going to the Book Fair in the MC. You are welcome to purchase or preview any books during our visit. We will also be working on courage story revisions, book club, and Grammar- nouns. This will be a good day to play catch-up with upcoming assignments.

Please Bring:
1. Courage Story--- WN
2. Blue RW Folder & Book Club Novel
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tuesday, November 10 --- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Job Sheet #1 due Thursday, November 12
2. Book Club Journal #1 due Friday, November 13
3. Book Club Reading Week# 1 Due Monday, November 16 (See Pink Schedule)
4. R & E & Reading Log due 11/19
5. 6th only---Courage Revisions due Monday 11/16

Social Studies:
None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be continueing with Chapter 3 in out SS Text.

Please Bring:
Online Field Trip Notes
SS Text
Interactive NB
Binder
Writing Utensil

Homeroom---Tuesday

Hi All!

We are going to continue to work on our character traits this morning. We are going to watch a character video and write a response about our character goal.

Please Bring:
1. Your Goal Response (one paragraph) if you did not hand it in already.
2. Writing Utensil
3. Lined Paper

Tuesday, November 10

Good Morning!

This morning for Writer's workshop, we will be working on our Courage Stories. 5th grader's will also be rewriting your Courage Cross Text Responses.

Please Bring:
1. Courage Stories
2. Binder
3. Lined Paper
4. Writing Utensil
5. Writer's Notebooks!!!!
6. As Back up--- Book Club stuff (novel & Blue RW Folder)

Monday, November 9, 2009

Monday, November 9 ---Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club----Please Refer to your Reader's Workshop Schedule (on pink handout)---- Job Sheet #1 due Thursday, Nov12----, Journal Entry #1 Due Friday, November 13, & ----Book Club Novel Reading Due 11/16.
2. No Spelling City Test this week (due to book club craziness). You will recieve new spelling words on Friday. Enjoy!
3. Courage Typed Draft--- if you did not email it to me or print out a copy today......you will need it tomorrow!!!!
4. 5th grade only nouns Due TOMARROW

Social Studies:
None

Other:
Fitz only goal setting 1 paraghraph respones due TOMARROW



Good Afternoonish!

We are going to be finishing Book Club launch first for LA. Next we will be finishing the online fieldtrip for social studies.

Courage Story
Blue Reader's Workshop Folder
Social Studies Materials

Monday, November 9

This morning for language arts reader's workshop we are going to be doing Book Club launch. You will also be handing in your typed courage draft. We will be revising courage tomorrow.

Please Bring:
1. Blue Reader's Workshop Folder
2. Courage Story
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Thursday, November 5

Good Morning,

This morning for language arts, we will be taking the spelling city test. Then, we will work on pages 31-36 in the noun packet. Finally, we will continue to work on the courage stories, which are due Monday.

Please bring your Writers Notebook and Noun Packet.

Let's have a Terrific Day :)

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Nov 4---Homework

Language Arts:
1. Courage typed rough--Monday
2. Nouns 6th-grade only -pages 31-36--tomorrow
3. Spelling test tomorrow
4. Book Orders--Monday (optional) Nov 8

Social Studies:
Goal response---Fitz only---Due Tuesday, Nov 9

Science
None

Other:
All late work due tomorrow

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon, we will be finishing the online fieldtrip to Williamsburg.

Please Bring:
Binder
Lined Paper
Writing Utensil
Planner

Wednesday, November 4

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we will be taking our courage summary quiz, finish our courage theme discussion, and if time permits.... do our read aloud.

Please Bring:
WN
Big Red Book
Binder
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

November 3---Homework

Language Arts:
1. 6th Grade only---Nouns Pages 31-36 due Thursday
2. Spelling City Test 5th 10 words and 6th 15 words (of your choice from the list)--- on the Most commonly mispelled words list. You do not need to do a practice print out, but should still practice---Test Thursday!!
3. Rough Typed Draft of the Courage Story typed due ---Monday, November 9th
4. R & E & Reading Log Due 11/19

Social Studies:
Fitz Homeroom only---Goal Setting Response refelction---One Paragraph if not already handed in-- Due next Tuesday

Science:
Expert group activity assignment-Due tomorrow
Other:
All Late work for LA/SS Due Thursday----The marking period ends Thursday, November 5---If you need to take a test---Please Come in for lunch by Wed. Thanks!

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be continueing our online field trip on Colonial Williamsburg.

Please Bring:
Binder
Writing Utensil
Lined Paper

Homeroom---Nov 3

For homeroom today, we will be working on goal setting reflections and I will be meeting with people about goals. We will also work getting caught-up with late work.

Please Bring:
Any late work
Planner
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, November 3

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts we are going to be doing writer's workshop and possibly more work on nouns.

Please Bring:
WN---- Courage Story
Purple WS Folder
Binder
Writing Utensil
Novel Form!!!!!!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Monday Character

This afternoon we will be workin on and presenting our character skits. Please bring the following:

1. Binder
2. Planner
3. Writing Utensil
4. Everything you need for skits!

Monday Social Studies

For Social Studies we will be doing current events and taking a quiz on what we read about. Please bring the following:

1. Binder
2. Writing Utensil

Monday,November 2

Good morning!

This morning for languege arts, we will be duing nouns. 5th graders will be going to down to the MC for a Battle of the Books Presentation.

Please Bring:
Book Club Form
Purple WS Folder
Binder
Writing Utensil