AWARDS CEREMONY is 8:45 AM on Friday, June 16th!!! (grades 4-7)
June 12-16, 2017 *Book Drive ends on June 14th. Please bring an old book to help support the NJHS. *Field trip to Icon Movie Theater is on June 15th *Return Wednesday Folders by June 13th
Homework: Monday-complete Action Magazine (due on Wednesday) Tuesday -Thursday-India brochure (due Friday) and Yearly Book Log (due Thursday) Friday-No homework
June 5-9, 2017 *Return Wednesday Folders by Wednesday, June 7th *School picnic is June 9th *Field trip to Icon Movie Theater is June 15th *Return Wednesday Folders by Wednesday, June 7th
Homework: Monday-Action Magazine "Do Aliens Live On These Planets?" and "Rescuing Africa's Elephants"
Tuesday-Unit 14 Vocabulary Workshop and Action Magazine "How I Saved My Grandfather"
Wednesday-Action Magazine "The Heart Saver" and "When Girls Ruled Baseball"
Thursday-Study for Unit 14 test (Friday) and Unit 14 Vocabulary Workshop43 is due on Friday, June 9th
Please see notification below. Students will receive hard copy notices on Thursday.
May 31, 2017
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
Unfortunately, we received an apologetic notification from the theater about our upcoming field trip. Due to the low sales numbers/viewings for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the theater will not be retaining the movie at the Icon Movie Theater. We still will be attending the theater field trip, however, we will be replace the original movie with Captain Underpants. Parents and guardians, please sign below stating that you acknowledge the change in the movie for our June 15th field trip at 10:30 AM. **************************************************************************************************************************************************
Week of May 29-June 2, 2017 *The character trait for the month of May is courage *Field trip slip and money ($11) due June 6, 2017 (Icon Movie Theater-The Diary of a Wimpy Kid-field trip is June 15th) *Family Fitness is Wednesday, May 31st 6-7:30PM
Homework: Monday-No School: Happy Memorial Day Tuesday-Front Row (Gandhi and Food: Curry articles) and Unit 14 Wednesday-complete informational reading Gandhi from Imagine It and complete the Theme Connections 6 questions on page 73 and Unit 14 Thursday-Unit 14 Vocabulary Friday-No homework Week of May 22, 2017 *Please return 5 Week Progress Reports with parent's signature *Return Wednesday Folder *The character trait for the month is Courage (May) *Congratulations to Gus Kim and Lola Burris for Student of Month in April (Cooperation)
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.A Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.B Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.C Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Assessments: Unit 13 Voc. Test on Friday, May 26th and Save Me a Seat final test is on Friday, May 26
Homework Monday-No homework! Students will take NWEA test on Tuesday (Reading)
Tuesday-Unit 13 Vocabulary and complete Action Magazine Wednesday-No homework! Students will take NWEA test on Thursday (Math)
Thursday-Students will not switch classes today (NWEA testing)
*Thank you to the students, parents, and other family members who attended Literacy Night on Tuesday, May 9th. We enjoyed you and hope you had a great time!!!
*The character for the month of May is Courage.
*Bring DIRT projects to class on Wednesday (5/17/17) and Thursday (5/18/17)
*DIRT projects are due on Friday, May 19, 2017 (Presentations are Friday, May 19th)
Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Assessments: Save Me a Seat quiz-Thursday, May 18 (chapters 26-35) DIRT project is due on Friday, May 19th
Homework: Monday-Save Me a Seat novel-read chapter 29 and complete worksheet; Compass Learning-1 Hour ELA
Tuesday-DIRT project; Action Magazine-"Search For Pirate Gold" and "Secret Soldier"
Wednesday-Save Me a Seat (chapters 33-35 comprehension worksheet) and iphone activity-understanding character
Thursday-DIRT project and Unit 13 Voc. Workshop
Friday-No homework
Week of May 8th
*The character trait for the month of May is Courage.
*Tuesday, May 9th is Literacy Night 6-7:30PM. RSVP at tiny url.com/LitNite If students plan to stay, they must have their parents send a note to Mrs. Wallace. Thank you!
*Congratulations on a successful Walkathon!
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.A Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.B Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.C Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.A Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.B Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.C Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
Assessment: Unit 12 test is Friday, May 12th Action Magazine quiz is Friday, May 12th Paired text Reading Penguin Sweaters and Penguin Rescue and My Sport Helped Me Make a New Life in America Save Me a Seat quiz is on Friday, May 12th chapters 21-25.
Wednesday-Save Me a Seat Vocabulary and Writing Prompt Worksheet (chapters 19-20); Unit 12 Vocabulary Workshop
Thursday-Compass Learning 1 Hour ELA and Unit 12 Vocabulary Workshop Friday-Work on DIRT project-due on May 19th
Week of May 1, 2017 *The character trait for the month of May is Courage.
*Return your Wednesday Folder by Wednesday, May 3, 2017
*Return Walk-a-Thon permission slips and donations by Wednesday, May 3, 2017
*Congratulations to the following students from the 4th -6th grade Battle of the Books team: Joshua Liu (team captain), Henry Guo, Leo He, Aditya Mandal, Gus Kim, Ricky He, and Rohan Sonn. These students represented Lenart very well in the Battle of the Books Finals Competition on Saturday, April 29th. Their score was 126 points!! Way to go Scholars!!
*May 9th is Literacy Night 6-7:30PM. RSVP at tiny url.com/LitNite
*May 19th DIRT project is due!!! We will work on projects this week on Thursday and Friday, May 4th and 5th. Bring your project to class so that you can work on and conference with Mrs. Wallace on Thursday and Friday.
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1.C Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1.D Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Assessments: 1. Save Me a Seat Quiz on chapters 14-18-Friday, May 5th 2. Action Magazine Quiz on articles "Should We Get Rid of the Penny?" and "Would You Move to Mars?" Friday, May 5th
Homework:
Monday-Unit 12 Vocabulary Workshop (due May 12th) and Action Magazine paired text articles "The Amazing Penguin Rescue" and "Penguin Sweaters."
Tuesday-Unit 12 Vocabulary Workshop (due May 12th) and read chapters 11 and 12 in the novel Save Me a Seat. Complete chapters 9/10 Comprehension Check/Vocabulary and 11/12 Checking for Understanding questions.
Wednesday-Unit 12 Vocabulary Workshop (due May 12th) and Save Me a Seat (read chapters 15 and 16) and complete comprehension/vocabulary questions for chapters 13 -16.
Thursday-Unit 12 Vocabulary Workshop (due May 12th) and DIRT project (due May 19th)
Friday-No homework
Week of April 24-28, 2107 *Independent Reading Log is due on Monday, April 24th
*Students will work on DIRT projects on Monday and Tuesday this week (April 24th and 25th)
*We have started reading our novel for this quarter Save Me A Seat today. Please make sure that your child is prepared for class by having a copy or download of the novel this week.
*The character trait for the month of April is Cooperation
*Return your Wednesday Folders be Wednesday, April 26, 2017
*Return your Walk-A-Thon forms by Wednesday, April 26, 2017 *Return your 2017-2018 Intent to Return to Lenart Form by Wednesday, April 26, 2017
*Congratulations to the students on the 4th-6th grade Battle of the Books team (Henry Guo, Joshua Liu, Morgan Eggleston, Leo He, Aditya Mandal, Gus Kim, Ricky He, and Rohan Sonn).
They are finalists in the Battle of the Books Competition and will represent Lenart on April 29th at the City Finals Competition at Little Village Lawndale High School Campus on Saturday, April 29th , 2017. Little Village Lawndale High School Campus is located at 3120 S. Kostner Ave. in Chicago, IL. Competitions begin promptly at 10:00 AM.
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Assessments: Friday, April 28th-quiz Chapters 1-4 Save Me a Seat
Friday, April 28th-Unit 11 Vocabulary Test
Homework: Monday-DIRT project and Unit 11 Vocabulary
Tuesday-DIRT project, Save Me a Seat (chapter 2 and discussion worksheet) and Unit 11 Vocabulary
Wednesday-Unit 11 Vocabulary, Action Magazine -Page 29 and 30 (Reasons) Should We Get Rid of the Penny?, quote about the penny based on which position you agree with
Thursday-Unit 11 Vocabulary, Save Me a Seat (chapter 5 and 6), and Action Magazine Grizzly Bears Go to Work page 18 and 19 Week of April 17-21, 2017 *Congratulations to 5th Graders Kevin Yang and Jillian Drake-March Students of the Month (GRIT).
*Congratulations to the students on the 4th-6th grade Battle of the Books team (Henry Guo, Joshua Liu, Morgan Eggleston, Leo He, Aditya Mandal, Gus Kim, Ricky He, and Rohan Sonn).
They are finalists in the Battle of the Books Competition and will represent Lenart on April 29th at the City Finals Competition at Little Village Lawndale High School Campus on Saturday, April 29th , 2017. Little Village Lawndale High School Campus is located at 3120 S. Kostner Ave. in Chicago, IL. Competitions begin promptly at 10:00 AM.
*Continue to support the Lenart's Toiletries Drive
*Parent/Teacher Conferences-Wednesday, April 19th
*Classroom Novels need to be purchased or downloaded by Thursday, April 20th 4th Grade-Save Me a Seat 5th Grade-11 Birthdays
*Book Fair Dates-Monday, April 17-Friday, April 21st
Assessments: Hidden Figures-Thursday, April 20th (chapters 15-23) and Unit 11 Vocabulary Workshop-Friday, April 28th
Homework:
Monday-Membean-20 Minutes; Unit 11 Vocabulary Bumper Car Sticker
Tuesday-Unit 11 Vocabulary and Front Row "Mae Jemison" and "First Moon Landing"
Wednesday-No School Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday-Unit 11 Vocabulary and DIRT project (Bring book Save Me a Seat) Friday-No Homework
Assessments: 1. Hidden Figures Quiz-chapters 1-13 on Tuesday, April 4th 2. Unit 10 Vocabulary Test-Thursday, April 6th
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.B Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.C Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Homework: Monday-Complete Unit 10 Vocabulary; Book cards (7 cards due on Tuesday, April 4th). Complete Yearly Reading Log (7 books read for the third quarter). If cards or logs are not submitted on Tuesday, April 4th, students will not receive credit.
Tuesday-Reading (informational text-Airplanes and the Space Race); Unit 10 Vocabulary Workshop
Wednesday-Unit 10 Vocabulary Workshop and study for the vocabulary test (the test is on Thursday, April 6th)
Thursday-No homework
Week of March 27-31, 2017 *Congratulations to the following students for submitting a Fatherhood Essay on March 13th 4th Grade-Pranav Kota, Kenya Cooley, McKenzie Young, Audrey Edwards, and Dimitri Gunawan!!! 5th Grade-Aditya Mandal, Caleb Sun, Nostalgia Williams, and Arielle Winston A huge THANK YOU to the fathers who shared their response/reaction to the essays!! The judging will take place between March 20th and April 15, 2017.
*PARCC testing this week: Tuesday through Thursday (March 28-30)
*Pizza Hut Book It Reading Logs are due on Friday, March 31st
*Book Cards for 3rd Quarter are due Tuesday, April 4th
*Unit 10 Vocabulary Unit-due on Thursday, April 6th
*Unit 10 Vocabulary Test is on Thursday, April 6th
*End of 3rd Quarter is Thursday, April 6th
*No school on Friday, April 7th
*Continue to support the Lenart Toiletries Drive
Assessments: Hidden Figures (Young Reader's Edition) quiz on Friday, March 31st Unit 10 Vocabulary Workshop is Thursday, April 6th DIRT Projects are due on May 19th
Homework: Monday-Friday-Book Cards (due April 4, 2017), DIRT Project due May 19th, and work on Unit 10 Vocabulary Workshop (test is April 6th)
Week of March 13-17, 2017 *Unit 7-9 Vocabulary Workshop Review (due March 17, 2017); test is March 17th *Fatherhood Initiative Essay is due by Tuesday, March 14, 2017 *The character trait for the month of March is GRIT! *Field trip is Tuesday, March 14th-Children's Theater
Assessments: Presentations-Hidden Figures Essay (Monday and Tuesday-Speaking in front of an audience) Unit 7-9 Vocabulary Review
Monday and Tuesday-Vocabulary Review Units 7-9 and website No Red Ink (code helpful lamb 46-4th grade (Commonly Confused Words I-V)
Wednesday-Vocabulary Review Units 7-9 and Amelia Earhart (Reading and Comprehension questions)
Thursday-Vocabulary Review Units 7-9 and Bessie Coleman (Reading and Comprehension questions and complete Venn Diagram)
Friday-Vocabulary Workshop Review Test-Units 7-9 and the unit is due; No homework
(Week of March 6-10, 2017 *The last day to submit Yearly Reading Log for Pizza Book It certificates is Wednesday, March 8th *Return field trip slips for the Children's Theater *End of the five weeks for 3rd Quarter is this Friday, March 10th *Unit 7-9 Vocabulary Review is due March 17th and the test is on March 17th
Assessments: Monday (3/06/17)-The Man Who Cheated Death and Should We Ban Helium Balloons? Action Magazine Quiz Friday 3/10/17)-Essay about Hidden Figures (Most Important Scene) Friday (3/17/17)-Unit 7-9 Vocabulary Review
Homework: Monday-Complete four Questions about Hidden Figures scene, Unit 7-9 Vocabulary Review, and Membean-20 Minutes vocabulary practice
Tuesday-Complete rough draft #1 Hidden Figures scene (What part of the movie Hidden Figures resonated with you?), Unit 7-9 Vocabulary Review, and Sally Ride reading/comprehension questions
Wednesday-Complete rough draft #2 on Hidden Figures scene using Peer Editing Checklist and Vocabulary Workshop Review Units 7-9
Thursday-Complete final draft #2 on Hidden Figures scene using Peer Editing Checklist and Vocabulary Workshop Review Units 7-9
Friday-No homework
Week of Feb. 27th *6 Flags Reading Program (logs are due at the latest: February 27th-must be signed and hours tallied) *Return field trip slips for Hidden Figures and the Children's Theater *Unit 9 Vocabulary Workshop is due on Friday, March 3rd and the test is March 3rd
Assessments: 'Unit 9 Vocabulary-Friday, March 3 Action Magazine-Man Who Cheated Death and Should We Ban Helium Balloons?
Homework Monday-Unit 9 Vocabulary Workshop Tuesday-Field Trip Wednesday-Unit 9 Vocabulary Workshop and Membean 30 minutes Thursday-Front Row (Sally Ride and Rosa Parks) and Unit 9 Vocabulary Workshop Friday-No Homework
WEEK OF FEB. 21st *6 Flags Reading Program Reading Logs are due on February 24th *Return Wednesday folders by Wednesday, Feb. 22
Assessments: Action Magazine-Should We Ban Helium Balloons quiz/The Man Who Escaped Death-Friday, Feb. 24th and Unit 9 Vocabulary-March 3
Homework: Monday-Wednesday-Unit 9 Vocabulary and Black History Month Project (due Feb. 24th)
Thursday-Front Row and Membean (code: L4TQA5S)
Friday-No homework/have a wonderful weekend!
Week of Feb. 13-17, 2017 Assessments: Action Magazine Chess Warrior quiz on Tuesday, Feb. 14th; Pretty Pennies Picket selection test-Friday, Feb. 17th; Unit 8 Vocabulary test is on Friday, Feb. 17th
Homework: Monday-Thursday-Unit 8 Vocabulary and Black History Month Project (due Feb. 24th)
Week of February 6-10, 2017 CONGRATULATIONS to Geography Bee Finalists Arunima Chaudhary and Hera Paterno-4th grade and Kevin Yang and Yanchen Liu-5th grade 1. Return Wednesday folders by Wednesday, Feb. 8th 2. Talent Show is on Thursday, Feb. 9th 3. Report cards will be distributed Friday, Feb. 10th 4. Parent Child Dance Friday, Feb. 10th
Assessments: Goldfish Go Big/Wild Pigs on the Loose and Chess Warrior quiz on Friday, Feb. 10th; Pretty Pennies Picket-Friday, Feb. 10th; Unit 8-Friday, Feb. 17th; Black History Month project due-Feb. 17th
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
Homework: Monday-Unit 8 and Action Magazine paired article (Goldfish Go Big and Wild Pigs on the Loose) pages 26-29. Complete Compare and Contrast on page 29.
Tuesday-Unit 8 and Action Magazine (How Did This Inspire This?). Complete page 19 Write a Paragraph to answer the question.
Wednesday-Unit 8 and Action Magazine (The Chess Warrior). Complete page 25 Reading With Expression on page 25.
Thursday-Unit 8 and Black History Month Project (due on Friday, February 24th)
Friday-Unit 8 and Black History Month Project (due on Friday, February 24th)
*************************************************************************************************************************************************** Week of Jan. 30-Feb.2, 2017 1. Class Geography Bee is on Thursday, January 26, 2017 2. School-wide (4th-8th grade) Geography Bee is on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at 9AM 3. Please return Wednesday folders by Thursday, Feb. 4. No school on Friday, February 3, 2017 5. End of second quarter is Feb. 2, 2017
Homework Monday-Compass Learning 1 Hour and Unit 7 Vocabulary Tuesday-Comprehension questions Pretty Pennies Picket Wednesday-Action Magazine and Unit 7 Vocabulary Thursday-study for Unit 7 Vocabulary test Friday-study for Unit 7 Vocabulary test
Assessments-cereal box group presentation/commercial and cereal box groupwork-Monday; Unit 7 Vocabulary Vocabulary test on Thursday, Feb. 2
Week of January 23, 2017 1. Book cards are due on January 23, 2017 (include Yearly Reading Log) 2. Class Geography Bee is on Thursday, January 26, 2017 3. School-wide (4th-8th grade) Geography Bee is on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at 9AM 4. Please return Wednesday folders by Tuesday, Jan. 24th 5. No school on Friday, February 3, 2017 6. End of second quarter is Feb. 2, 2017
Due Dates: 1. Book Cards/Yearly Reading Log are due on January 23, 2017 2. Group Cereal Box Project is due on Friday, January 27th 3. Unit 7 Vocabulary Unit is due on Feb. 2nd, test is Feb. 2nd also
Homework: Monday- Compass Learning-1 Hour (ELA) and Extension of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler: use the internet to research a museum/aquarium/etc. in Chicago and determine where you would run away to and what you would like to explore; work on Cereal Box Project (due on January 27th) Tuesday-Thursday-Unit 7 Vocabulary Workshop (due on Feb.2), E use Geography Bee App and website to study for classroom Geography Bee Friday-No homework; have an awesome weekend!
Week of January 16, 2017 1. Happy Dr. King holiday!! I hope that in addition to having a remembrance and celebration of Dr. King's life, students had a day of service. 2. Please return Wednesday folders by Weds., January 18th 3. NWEA testing (Reading) Thursday, January 19th 4. Book cards (7 required) are due on January 23, 2017 5. Congratulations to our Spelling Bee finalists (Pranav & Imogen-4th Yanchen & Anna-5th) 6. Vocabulary Workshop unit 4-6 test is Friday, January 20th 7. Cereal Box projects/commercials are due January 27th
Homework: Monday-Dr. King Jr. holiday
Tuesday-1 Hour Compass Learning, Vocabulary Workshop Unit 4-6 Review, and complete book cards
Wednesday-No homework
Thursday-Vocabulary Workshop Unit 4-6 Review, complete book cards, and prepare cereal commercial concept to present to your group on Monday, Jan.23
Friday-Study for Geography Bee
Week of January 9-13, 2017 1. Welcome back!!! Happy new year!! I hope everyone had an eventful holiday season surrounded by fun, friends, and family :) 2. The Spelling Bee in our class will be (Tuesday-5th grade) and (Wedneday-4th grade) 3. Pizza Book It Reading Logs are due by Wednesday, January 11th 4. Please return folders by Wednesday, January 11th 5. Please return signed 5 Week Progress Reports by Friday, January 13th
Homework
Monday-1. Vocabulary Review Unit (chapters 4-6) due on January 20th. The test is also January 20th. 2. Study for the Spelling Bee 3. Bring a cereal box by Wednesday
Tuesday-1. Study for the Spelling Bee 2. Front Row (Dr. King and Gandhi) 3. Vocabulary Review Unit chapters 4-6
Wednesday-1. Dr.King Reading/Reflection 2. Vocabulary Review Unit (chapters 4-6)
Thursday-1. Readworks (Dr. King) 2. Vocabulary Review Unit (chapters 4-6)
Friday-Have a fantastic weekend!!!
Week of December 19-23, 2016 1. The character trait for the month of December: RESPECT 2. The holiday show is on Tuesday (4th grade) and Wednesday (5th grade) 3. The last day of school for winter break is Friday, Dec. 23rd 4. Unit 6 Vocabulary is due on Friday, Dec. 23 and the test is also Friday 5. From the Mixed Up Files project is due on Thursday, Dec. 22
Assessments: Thursday-From the Mixed Up Files Final Test Friday-Unit 6 Vocabulary
Homework Monday-Unit 6 and Front Row https://student.frontrowed.com (5dzg5a-4th grade code) (articles: Overpopulation and The Manhattan Project
Tuesday-Unit 6 Vocabulary Workshop and From the Mixed Up Files (Character Project-due on Thursday)
Wednesday-Unit 6 Vocabulary Workshop and From the Mixed Up Files (Character Project-due on Thursday)
Thursday-Unit 6 and Compass Learning-1 Hour ELA
Friday-Independent Reading Log
Have a wonderful holiday season!!! I will see you in 2017!!!
OVER THE HOLIDAY: Work on the following :Spelling Bee-practice spelling words, Geography Bee-use website (national geographic.com) and app (Nat Geo Bee.org) to study on the go, and read independently for at least 15 minutes daily
WEEK of December 12-16, 2016 1. Congratulations to Tatianna and Matthieu-Student of the Month for November!!! 2. For December the character trait is Respect
Homework: Monday-Wednesday-Unit 6 Vocabulary Workshop, 1960's project, and textual evidence packet for two main characters in From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Thursday-Unit 6 Vocabulary Workshop and independent reading for 1 hour (work on cards for 2nd quarter). Reminder: you should have at least 3 of the 7 required cards completed)
Friday-No homework
Assessments: 1. Chapters 5-8 Quiz on From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler on Thursday, Dec. 15 2. Test on From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler book on Tuesday, Dec. 20th 3. Unit 6 Vocabulary Workshop on Friday, Dec. 23rd
Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Week of December 5-9, 2016
1. For December the character trait is Respect 2. Please submit After School Activity Forms ASAP 3. Please submit Reading Logs for Deep River Water Park by Tuesday, Dec. 6th
Homework: Monday-Action Magazine (completed by Friday, Dec. 9th), Unit 5 Vocabulary, and read chapters 3 and 4 in From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Tuesday--Action Magazine (completed by Friday, Dec. 9th) and Unit 5 Vocabulary (completed by Friday, Dec. 9th)
Wednesday-Friday-Action Magazine (completed by Friday, Dec. 9th) and Unit 5 Vocabulary (completed by Friday, Dec. 9th), 1960's brochure (due Tuesday, Dec. 13th)
Assessments: 1. Chapter 1-4 From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (Tuesday, Dec. 6th) 2. Unit 5 Vocabulary-Friday, Dec. 9th
CCSS CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Week of Nov. 25-Dec. 2, 2016 1. Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! I am grateful for all the Thanksgiving family stories (traveling, cooking, etc.) the students shared! 2. November trait of the month is GRATITUDE and December is RESPECT 3. Please turn in the following forms: After School Activity forms and Hot Lunch forms
Common Core Standards: Skills:-vocabulary in context, making predictions, researching a specific era, using textual evidence to support your position on a topic, understanding vocabulary words in context.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Assessments: 1. From the Mixed Up Files chapters 1-4 quiz Tuesday, Dec. 6th 2. Unit 5 Vocabulary Workshop-Friday, Dec. 9th
Homework: Monday-Action Magazine (Muhammad Ali play) and Unit 5 Vocabulary Tuesday-Unit 5 and comparing Taylor Swift/Stevie Wonder (Action Magazine) Wednesday-Unit 5 Voc.Workshop, Action Magazine, SS Connections-life in the 60's research graphic organizer Thursday -Action Magazine, write your prediction for chapter 1 in your Readers Response Notebook and read chapter 1 in From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Friday
Week of November 21-25, 2016 1. November trait of the month is GRATITUDE 2. Vocabulary Workshop is due on December 9, 2016 3. Thanksgiving break is Wednesday, Nov. 23-25, 2016
Week of November 14-18, 2016 1. November trait of the month is GRATITUDE 2. Math and Science Night-November 17th 5:30-7PM 3. Vocabulary Workshop is due on November 18th 4. Thanksgiving break is Wednesday, Nov. 23-Friday, Nov. 25, 2016
Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5.A Interpret figures of speech (e.g., alliteration and onomatopoeia) in context.
Assessments:
Unit 4 Vocabulary Test -Friday, Nov. 18th and Figurative Lang. quiz (alliteration and onomatopoeia)
Homework:
Monday-Unit 4 and complete comic strip using alliteration and onomatopoeia (include humor, a story line, dialogue with alliteration and onomatopoeia
Tuesday-Figurative Language activities-alliteration and onomatopoeia (reading passage and menu-due on Thursday); Unit 4 Voc.
Wednesday-Meet the iPhone's Grandpa-Action Magazine; Figurative Language activities-alliteration and onomatopoeia (reading passage and menu-due on Thursday); Unit 4 Voc.
Thursday-Unit 4 Vocabulary Workshop and Mountain of Fire Action Magazine Friday-Have a fun-filled weekend!!!
Week of Nov. 7-11, 2016 1. The trait for the month of November is Gratitude 2. Report Card Pick Up/Parent-Teacher Conference Day is Wednesday, Nov. 9th 11am-6pm-No school 3. No school (Veterans Day) is on Friday, Nov. 11th-No school 4. Vocabulary Workshop is due on Nov. 18th
Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Assessment: Unit 4 Vocabulary Workshop test Nov. 18th
Homework Monday-Unit 4 Vocabulary Workshop
Tuesday-Unit 4 Vocabulary Workshop and Investigate the News Election Results (Jr. Scholastic graphic organizer)
Wednesday-No School
Thursday-Unit 4 Vocabulary Review Vocabulary Workshop and comic strip (using alliteration and onomatopoeia)
Friday-No School
Week of October 31-Nov. 4th, 2016 1. No School on Friday, November 4, 2016 2. Field trip slips will be going home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Please return them by deadline. (Logan Center “Bounders & Bunglers”-Nov.3 and Chinatown-Nov. 7th--5th grade only) 3. Unit 1-3 Review Vocabulary Test is Thursday, November 3, 2016 4. The trait for the month of November is GRATITUDE 5. Report Card Pick Up day is on November 9th 11AM-6PM 6. Complete three books by October 31st and fill out Yearly Reading Log by Oct. 31st for BookIt pizza certificates 7. Parent-Conference forms need to be returned by Nov. 3rd (conferences are scheduled by the order the forms are received) 8. End of 1st Quarter is Thursday, Nov. 3rd 9. The play Escape From Slavery will be performed by the 4th Grade class on Thursday, Nov. 3rd 9AM in the auditorium 10. Book cards (7) for the 1st quarter are due on Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
Homework week of Oct. 3-Nov. 4th Monday-No homework; Have a great time celebrating Halloween! Be safe!!! Tuesday-Personification worksheet; Book Cards and Yearly Log; Unit 1-3 Review Wednesday-Unit 1-3 Reveiw; Action Magazine; Hyperbole and personification worksheet Thursday-quiz on personification and hyperbole; Unit 1-3 Vocabulary quiz Friday-NO SCHOOL
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCSS.RLDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Assessments: Unit 1-3 Vocabulary Test and Hyperbole and Personification Quiz are both on Thursday
Week of Oct. 24-28-, 2016 1. No School on Friday, November 4, 2016 2. Field trip slips will be going home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Please return them by deadline. (Logan Center “Bounders & Bunglers”-Nov.3 and Chinatown-Nov. 7th) 3. Unit 1-3 Review Vocabulary Test is Thursday, November 3, 2016 4. The trait for the month of October is EMPATHY 5. Report Card Pick Up day is on November 9th 6. Complete three books by October 31st and fill out Yearly Reading Log by Oct. 31st for BookIt pizza certificates
Assessments: Friday, Oct. 28th-quiz on similes and metaphors and Thursday, Nov. 3-Unit Review Vocabulary Workshop chapters 1-3
Skills/Common Core Standards: SWBAT (Students Will Be Able): synthesize information and ideas after reading a text, use context clues to determine word meaning, read with expression, recognize and explain the meaning of similes and metaphors, determine the difference between literal and figurative meanings of similes and metaphors, participate effectively in group discussions, use figurative language when writing, revise and edit writing
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCSS.RLDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5.AExplain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.AOrient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.BUse narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.CUse a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.DUse concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
Homework Monday and Tuesday-Final draft essay for narrative essay Butterflies In My Stomach (final draft essay is due on Wednesday and is typed) and Unit 1-3 Review Vocabulary
Wednesday-Simile and Metaphors worksheet and Unit 1-3 Review Vocabulary
Week of Oct. 17-21, 2016 1. Please return your Wednesday folders by Weds., Oct. 19th 2. Please return Progress Reports by Wednesday, Oct. 19th 3. Unit 3 Vocabulary Test is Friday, Oct. 21st 4. The trait for the month of October is EMPATHY 5. Picture day is Friday, Oct. 21st 6. Complete three books by October 31st and fill out Yearly Reading Log by Oct. 31st for BookIt pizza certificate
Skills/Common Core Standards: (writing process, writing a narrative story about a time you had butterflies in your stomach and using idioms in the writing, reading with expression, determining the difference between literal and figurative meanings of idioms, participate effectively in group discussions, recognize and determine the meaning of common idioms)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5-demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5B-recogize and explain the meaning of common idioms Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.B Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.C Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.D Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.E Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Assessments: 1. Unit 3 Vocabulary Workshop test is on Friday 2.) quiz on identifying idioms is on Friday 3.) Final draft narrative essay (Butterflies In My Stomach) is due on Tuesday, October 25th
Homework: Monday-Complete the journal entry about Harriet Tubman and Unit 3 Vocabulary Tuesday-Unit 3 and complete the pre-planning graphic organizer (boxes) for narrative essay Butterflies In My Stomach Wednesday-rough draft #1 is due (narrative essay Butterflies In My Stomach) Students are to write a narrative essay recalling a time they had butterflies in their stomach. The story must have a beginning, middle, and ending. Their narratives must also contain at least three idioms. Thursday-rough draft #2 is due (narrative essay Butterflies In My Stomach) and study for Unit 3 Vocabulary test Friday-Unit 3 Vocabulary Test is today! Idioms quiz is also today! (Final draft narrative essay is due on Tuesday, Oct. 25)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Week of Oct. 10-14, 2016 1. Please return your Wednesday folders by Weds., Oct. 12th 2. Please return Progress Reports by Friday, Oct. 14th 3. Independent Reading Logs are due on Friday, Oct. 14th 4. Unit 3 Vocabulary Test is Friday, Oct. 21st 5. The trait for the month of October is EMPATHY 6. Complete three books by October 31st and fill out Yearly Reading Log by Oct. 31st for BookIt pizza certificate
Homework Monday-No School (Columbus Day) Tuesday and Wednesday-Unit 2 and Action Magazine websites (5 Tuesday and 5 Wednesday); complete the website review chart Directions Go to the Action Magazine website http://action.scholastic.com/ Select Student on the Sign In page Login the classroom password Lenart04 (case sensitive) Go to the yellow HOME section and go to Past Issues Select the September 2016 edition “I Saved a Friend’s Life. Could You?” Click the actual issue and after the magazine opens, select the purple GAMES icon in the bottom right corner Select a minimum of five games and write a review of the educational games
Thursday-Readworks(The Two Harriets-ELA articles); Independent Log is due on Friday, Oct. 14th and Unit 2 Vocabulary
Friday-Have a wonderful weekend!
Weekend of October 3-7, 2016 1. Congratulations to Henry Guo and Anna Yang for being voted Student of the Month for September (RESPONSIBILITY)!!! 2. Please return your Wednesday folders by Wednesday, October 5, 2016 3. NWEA testing for math is Tuesday, October 4, 2016 4. The trait for the month of October is EMPATHY 5. 5 Week Progress Reports are going home on Friday, October 7, 2016
Skills: Reading with expression, character traits, author's craft in poetry, interpreting poetry, and vocabulary development
Assessments: Action Magazine Escape From Slavery and The Truth About Isis-Wednesday, Oct. 5th; Unit 2 Vocabulary Friday, Oct. 7th
Homework: Monday-Complete Action Magazine Page 25 on Reading With Expression (Escape From Slavery); Write vocabulary cards for words 11-20; work on Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2
Tuesday-Harriet Tubman Social Studies Reading
Wednesday-Front Row (Reading two articles Harriet Tubman and Death Valley); memorize poem April Rain Song
Thursday-Book Cards (complete at least 4 book cards on completed book); memorize poem April Rain Song
Friday-Unit 2 Vocabulary Test (unit is also due today); Today students will be reciting poem April Rain Song; Have a marvelous weekend!!!
Week of September 26-30, 2016
1. Curriculum Night will take place on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. 2. Wednesday Folders will go home on Wednesday and need to be returned and signed by parents by Friday, Sept. 30th 3. NWEA testing in Reading is on Thursday, Sept. 29th 4. Independent Reading Logs are due on Friday, Sept. 30th 5. NWEA testing in Math is on Tuesday, October 4th 6. The trait for the month of September is RESPONSIBILITY
SKILLS: identifying the theme in a poem, text features in a news article, identifying problem/solution, summarizing, vocabulary, close reading, pause and think strategy, and main idea/supporting details
ASSESSMENTS: Action Magazine Paired text Hamburger History and Tacos Takeover and I Saved My Friend's Life quizzes on Wednesday, Sept. 28th; Unit 2 Vocabulary test is on October 7th
HOMEWORK: Monday-Poem The Rose That Grew From Concrete (questions on theme and Author's Craft)
Tuesday- Unit 2 Vocabulary Workshop: and Problem/Solution Action Magazine article
Wednesday-No homework: Curriculum Night
Thursday-Type Poem using poetry devices and figurative language; Unit 2 Vocabulary Workshop Friday-Have an enjoyable weekend!!!
Week of September 19-23, 2016
1. Curriculum Night will take place on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. 2. The character trait for the month of September is RESPONSIBILITY
Skills: proofreading, making inferences, textual evidence, building vocabulary, main idea and supporting details, writing an argument paragraph
Assessments: Unit 1 Vocabulary-Friday, Sept. 23rd and Action Magazine quiz (Lost In Death Valley and I Saved My Friend's Life)
Homework: Monday-Read I Saved My Friend's Life (Action Magazine) and complete page 17 Interview questions; Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop (due on Friday, Sept. 23)
Tuesday-When Killer Mice Attack (Action Magazine) and complete page 19 (Main Idea and Details): Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop (due on Friday, Sept. 23)
Wednesday-Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop (due on Friday, Sept. 23) and What's On Your Mind blogging activity
Thursday-Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop (due on Friday, Sept. 23) and study for Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop test; read for an hour independently and complete at least one book card
Friday-Have an amazing weekend!!!
Week of September 12-16, 2016 It's the second week of school, and it's a full week! We are off to a great start! Students have adjusted to their new schedules, organized lockers, and accepted new jobs. This week, there are just a few reminders:
1. make sure your books are covered 2. submit your summer homework packets 3. return your forms to your teachers with your parent signatures and information requested
Reminders: 1. Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 28th. I am looking forward to meeting parents and sharing important information.
2. The character trait for the month of September is RESPONSIBILITY
Skills:compare/contrast schools from different time periods, understanding advantages/disadvantages of frontier schools, reading fluently, reading comprehension, and proofreading
Assessments: The first vocabulary test will be on Friday, September 23, 2016 (Unit 1)
Monday-Action Magazine Read The Coolest Dog In America on pages 2 and 3. Then complete the three comprehension questions.
Tuesday-Indpendent Reading Log-read for one hour and record your reflections, genre, etc. in your Independent Reading Log
Wednesday-Unit 1 Vocabulary (unit is due on Friday, Sept. 23rd) and 1-10 Vocabulary Cards for unit 1
Thursday- Complete informational text questions from "Loud Talking Required" and Unit 1 Vocabulary cards and practice activities. (unit is due on Friday, Sept. 23rd)
Friday-No homework! Have a wonderful weekend!!
It's a pleasure having you back, students and parents!!! It is with true enthusiasm that I welcome you back child’s for the 2016-2017 school year. My name is Anjanette Wallace, and I am looking forward to working with you and your child to attain his or her goals. It was great getting to know your child last school year. Our classroom will be designed to help students excel and expand their love of learning!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Wallace
Note: This week, you will come to my class on Thursday and Friday only. Please bring a pen/pencil, your summer homework packet, an independent reading book, coloring materials, and a great attitude!
Week of September 6-9, 2016 1. Please return your forms by Friday, Sept. 9th (emergency, medical, internet, etc.) 2. Please return your summer homework packet by Friday, Sept. 9th
SKILLS: compare/contrast schools from different time periods, speaking in front of an audience
ASSESSMENTS: None this week!
HOMEWORK:
Thursday-Selfie worksheet is due on Friday, summer homework packets are due by Friday
Friday-No homework!
Have a cool weekend!!! **************************************SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016***************************************************************************** Week of June 13-17, 2016 1. Please return your yellow folders back to school by Wednesday, June 15th 2. Thank you for your contributions to the picnic on Friday, June 10th! The students had a wonderful time! Special thanks to our committe co-chairs (Calen Redic, Savannah Drake, and Elizabeth Baker). Your updates, motivation, and hard work were truly appreciated! 3. The Awards Assembly is 8:30 AM on Friday, June 17th 4. Step Up days are Monday and Tuesday (June 20th and 21st) 5. Field Day is Tuesday, June 21st 6. Last Day of school is Tuesday, June 21st
Week of June 13-17, 2016
Skills: performing in front of an audience, building vocabulary, and reading comprehension
Assessments: None
Homework: Monday-Front Row articles "D-Day" and "War of 1812" Tuesday-Front Row articles "Inuit" and "Sejong the Great" Wednesday through Friday-rehearse lines for the plays (Sword In the Stone and Golden Gabby) and complete Reading Log (Yearly-7 books per quarter)
Week of June 6-10, 2016
Skills: Making inferences, evaluating a novel
Homework: Monday-1 Hour Independent Reading (complete Ind.Reading Log) and practice lines for the two Action Magazine plays Tuesday-No homework Wednesday-Front Row Thursday-Making inferences with Poetry Friday-No homework
Assessments: None
Week of May 31-June 3, 2016 1. Please return the Yellow or Green Folders 2. Submit payment for the field trip "Hairspray" by June 1st; the field trip is on June 3rd (Friday) 3. Fitness Night is Thursday, June 2nd 5:30-7:30 PM 4. The School Picnic is on June 10th. Thank you to the students who have returned forms and contributed food, drinks, or money.
Skills: performing in front of an audience, editing, citing textual evidence, understanding figurative language
Assessments: None
Homework: Monday-No School; Memorial Day Tuesday-1 Hour independent reading Wednesday-Memorial Day Readworks Thursday-Editing Practice Friday-No homework
Week of May 23-27, 2016 1. The Character Trait for the month of May is Perseverance 2. Please return 5 week Progress Reports 3. Please return Green Folders 4. Please submit payment for the field trip to see "Hairspray" on June 3rd 5. Literacy/Math/Science Night is on Thursday May 26th 5:30-7:30PM 6. Fitness Night is is on Thursday June 2nd 5:30-7:30PM 7. School Picnic is on June 10th
Skills: revising/editing, making a claim and giving supporting reasons/evidence, using vocabulary words in context, making inferences, using Venn Diagram to compare/contrast
Assessments: No Assessments this week
Homework: Monday-No homework-class canceled (5th grade field trip)