Ms. Jim P-34 17-18 Assignments

NO HOMEWORK FOR THE LAST WEEKS OF SCHOOL :)

Homework is to complete any incomplete classwork.  

IB Unit Reflections for:

1.  Sun's Energy

2.  Western Expansion

 

 

 

NO HOMEWORK TODAY!  STUDENTS WORKED HARD ON THEIR SBAC SCIENCE TEST!

NO HOMEWORK EXCEPT TO REVIEW SCIENCE VIDEOS FOR SBAC SCIENCE TEST TOMORROW.

 

MATH TEST UNIT 8 POSTPONED TO THURSDAY

 

BOOK REPORT 4 DATE DUE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY

 

 

NO HOMEWORK TODAY

 

MATH TEST ON UNIT 8 NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 22 - STUDY

 

READING - AR QUIZZES, BOOK REPORTS DUE ON MAY 21 - FINISH READING AND COMPLETE BOOK REPORT BY MONDAY

 

 

NO HOMEWORK TODAY :)

 

 

Math - complete unit 8 test review pages 303-308, and lesson 1 problem set 

 

Social Studies  - Create a poster from your reading, video, and brain pop of the "Trail of Tears" 

Who were the main people involved in this event?

Where did this happen in the United States? You can draw a Map to show the states that were crossed on the trail

What happened and why?

 

LAST AR QUIZ AND BOOK REPORT DUE NEXT MONDAY, MAY 21st!

Late book reports will be given a C grade maximum.

 

 

 

Math - finish CW pp. 301-302 and complete lesson 5 problem set and lesson 6 sprint to practice for SBAC Math test Tuesday-Friday

 

Social Studies - read pp. 520-525 chapter 12 lesson 4, create a cause and effect chart for the following events:

 

Cause                                                      Effect

 

1.  Tecumseh's Plan                               1.  

 

2.  War of 1812                                       2.  

 

 

 

 

Parents and Guardians,

 

We are testing tomorrow and the next 2 weeks.  

Please ensure your child gets enough rest, eats breakfast, and is ready for testing by coming to school on time.

Students need to bring their own earbuds for the listening part of the test, unless you've made a special request otherwise.  

 

I am not giving much homework this week since students are able to finish their math homework in class.  However, any students who have not finished their required reading goals: AR quizzes and book reports need to continue working on that.  Also, students who are missing assignments on Aeries grade book, please encourage your children to complete the work and turn it in.

 

Thank you.

 

Ms. Jim 

 

 

Hi Parents and Guardians,

 

1.  Students have no homework tonight.  

2.  OPEN HOUSE is on Wednesday, May 9th, HOURS are 5:50 to 7 pm.

3.  If you are planning on attending, you may download 2 apps which may help make access to your  

     child's work more interactive: app.seesaw.me and some type of QR Scanner (see files below for  

     images)

4.  If you are not able to download the apps, no worries, the wifi may be too busy to respond due to  

     so much activity school-wide anyways.  

 

 

 

 

 

MATH - SB 45-46

 

ELA - Writing in IB UNIT REFLECTION in google classroom:  Attach document to this assignment or write directly on the doc:

Write a 5 paragraph essay to demonstrate your understanding of the Revolutionary Hero Unit.

Central Idea: Action occurs when people use their voice to express their ideas.

 

 

Math - HR 181-182

 

ELA - Read p. 30 in Constitution workbook.  Research a person who has won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, doesn't have to be a person on p. 30.  Create a slides presentation to include the following information:

 

Slides:

Title

What is the Medal of Freedom?

Person you researched, why she/he won it, when?

In your opinion, why is this person important in history?

 

 

Math - HR 179-180

Social Studies - reread chapter 12 lesson 3 pp. 514-519, read closely and remember the following information:

 

1.  Who are the most important people mentioned in this lesson?

2.  Who are the leaders involved in the sale of Louisiana?

3.  Why did Napoleon Bonaparte sell Louisiana to Thomas Jefferson?

4.  How much did he sell it for?

 

STATE FLOAT DUE ON MAY 7TH

 

 

Math - HR 177-178

 

Social Studies - read pages 514-519, quiz on main idea and 3 key details in the text.

 

STATE FLOAT IS DUE MAY 7TH

Math - HR pp. 175-176

Reading - workbook pp. 26-29, annotate, then complete chart:

Math - HR pp. 169-170

 

Reading - book report 3 is due tomorrow, AR quiz book 3 should be taken by tomorrow

Book report is to write an acrostic poem using the title of book 3, be specific with words you use to make short phrases and describe the characters, plot of story, problems, theme, and memorable events. Draw a picture to represent the story.  Turn in by tomorrow.  

 

ELA - read pp. 22-25 in Constitution workbook, annotate, and fill out chart (chart below)

 

Social Studies - Read chapter 12 lesson 2: pp. 508-513, quiz on this lesson tomorrow, know the main idea, and 3 key details.

 

*Take photo of float to show progress - float is due May 7th.

 

SBAC TESTING FOR ELA AND MATH STARTING MAY 10TH UNTIL MAY 18TH

 

 

 

 

Math - HR pp. 167-168

Social Studies -

1.  50 states and capitals test tomorrow

 Access all maps on this site: 

 

2.  Read Social Studies pp. 500-501, quiz tomorrow on main idea and 3 key details.

State float due May 7th

 

****IMPORTANT****
Pink paper - letters to parents regarding end of the year activities

STAR Reading and Math Scores signed

Math Unit 7 Test signed

West Region Test signed

REMINDER:  NO GUM CHEWING IN CLASS AND SCHOOL CAMPUS.

 

 

Math - HR 165-166

Social Studies - p. 483 Chapter 11 Review #1-16

50 states and capitals test on Thursday, 4-26-18

State float due on May 7th, plan on taking a photo of your float by this Friday - 50% to 70% should be done.

 

NO HOMEWORK TODAY MEETING THE GOAL OF BUYING 1000 BOOKS DURING THE BOOK FAIR!  YAY!

 

Remember to study for the 50 states test on Thursday 4/26/18

 

Math - CW pp. 273-274

Show your parents the self reflection sheet and get it signed.

FLOATS ARE DUE MAY 7TH!  The handout says May 7th next to the sketch due...But, it was meant to be on due date for float.  Students have been reminded of this date.  Thank you.

 

 

Math - Unit 7 test tomorrow, HR pp. 161-162

Reading - read book 3 45-60 minutes

50 states test next Thursday.

 

 

Math - CW 269-270, HR 159-160, UNIT 7 TEST ON FRIDAY

Social Studies - study for west region states and capitals, keep working on your state float, due on May 7th.

Math - CW 266-268, math test unit 7, Friday, 4-20-18

 

Reading - 45-60 minutes, book 3, book report 3 due April 27

 

Social Studies states test on west region, Thursday, 4-19-18

 

 

 

Math Unit 7 Review/Test due Monday - Test on Unit 7 will be next Friday.

 

States Social Studies test for the West Region next Thursday.

 

Keep working on your state floats. 

 

 

Math - HR 151-152

Social Studies - study for chapter 10 test on Friday, study for states and capitals test tomorrow - northeast, south, midwest regions.

 

 

Social Studies - Fill out the Chapter 10 Study guide online in google classroom: Social Studies or the paper copy you received.  Test on Friday.

 

Northeast, south, and midwest test this Thursday.

 

 

MATH - CW pp. 243-244, HR pp. 147-148

 

SOCIAL STUDIES - Read pp. 442-447, pretend you write for a newspaper, write an article about why some states did not initially approve the Constitution, what changes did they want included, what is The Bill of Rights, what were some new rights included in the Bill or Rights? Use the form I gave you, or make your own.

 

ATTACHED ARE THE STUDY GUIDES FOR THE NORTHEAST, SOUTH, AND MIDWEST REGION TEST THIS THURSDAY!

 

ATTACHED IS THE STUDY GUIDE FOR SOCIAL STUDIES TEST CHAPTER 10 THIS FRIDAY.

 

 

UPCOMING PROJECTS AND TESTS:

 

1.  STATES AND CAPITALS FOR NORTHEAST, SOUTH, MIDWEST REGION TEST ON 4/12/18

 

2.  SOCIAL STUDIES CHAPTER 10 TEST ON 4/13/18

 

 

3.  BOOK REPORT #3 ACROSTIC POEM ABOUT BOOK USING TITLE: RELATED TO THEME, PLOT, AND CHARACTERS.  ILLUSTRATE THE POEM (CAN USE REGULAR 8-1/2 X11 PAPER)

AND AR QUIZ ON BOOK #3 - DUE 4/27/18

 

4.  STATE FLOAT IS DUE 5/7/18

 

Math - HR pp. 145-146, and study for Unit 6 Test - tomorrow

 

Science - Study for Chapter 4 Test - tomorrow (kahoot.com - https://kahoot.it/challenge/0271000- P34 Science Chapter 4 Test for review)

 

Social Studies - Test for Northeast, Southern, and Midwest test next Thursday

 

Reading - 30-60 minutes

Math - HR pp. 143-144, TEST UNIT 6 FRIDAY 4/6

 

Social Studies - TEST MIDWEST THURSDAY 4/5

 

Science - TEST CH. 4 FRIDAY 4/6

*need to know

all vocabulary terms

reservoir

water reclamation

a source of freshwater for California

where is Earth's most surface water found (remember project wet, catching big earth ball

 

Reading - 30-60 minutes

 

 

 

Math - Complete Unit 6 Test/Review, SB 41-42

Reading - read book 2 (60 minutes)

Science - complete chapter 5, test/review #1-14, study for test on Friday for chapter 4.

Social Studies - study for midwest region, test on Thursday, (FYI - students had spring break to study for test), cape due tomorrow

 

Math Unit 6 test on Friday, April 6

Science Chapter 4 Test on Friday, April 6

 

 

SOME IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES FOR UPCOMING TESTS AND PROJECTS DUE:

 

 

NO HOMEWORK ASSIGNED TODAY OR FOR THE REST OF THE SPRING BREAK WEEK FROM 3/26 TO 4/2

 

SCHOOL RESUMES ON TUESDAY, 4/3

 

 

 

Math - CW pp. 227-228

 

Social Studies reviews - Chapter 10 lesson 1 and 2, complete classwork from last week by answering questions pp. 425 and 433 #1-7 in both pages.  

 

Science test/reviews chapter 4 - complete questions 1-20 from last week on pp. 140-141

 

Social Studies - no states test this week

Math - correct CW pp. 226 (show your work), complete HR pp. 137-138

 

Social Studies - pick your top 5 U.S. States that you want to use for your state float.  Research them and see which ones really interest you.  Be ready, or you'll end up getting whatever states are left...

 

Northeast and Southern region test was today, due to time shortage (20 minutes only), test will continue tomorrow, make sure you know the states and capitals well so you can complete the remainder of the test in 20 minutes maximum.  

 

BOOK FAIR OPEN TOMORROW NIGHT FROM 4-8 PM.  FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE HERE AT 5 PM.  

 

 

Math - CWpp. 219-220

Reading - read book 1 for AR goal, write book report 1 -

Math - HR pp. 131-132, comparison problems with models

 

ELA - Reread "A Nation at War" pp. 12-18, write an essay to about 3 types of wars that the US was part of.  

P1 - Introduction - Topic sentence:  There have been several times that our country, The United States of America, has been at war.  

 

P2 - Type of war 1 involving U.S. and details about that war

P3 - Type of war 2 involving U.S. and details about that war

P4 - Type of war 3 involving U.S. and details about that war

 

P5- Conclusion - What have you learned about war?  What are similarities, differences, effects of war?

 

Bring field trip paper to Science Center signed by tomorrow.

 

 

 

Math - HR 173-174

Writing - write a letter to the Parkland Community to express your support and sympathy for their loss.  

Continue working on the cape at home.

 

Math - HR. 129-130

Finish Road to Revolution genre features of a persuasive letter or speech - fill out table

Social Studies - southern region test tomorrow

Math - HR pp. 127-128

 

ELA - read workbook "Conflicts" page 10 about Deborah Sampson

 

Writing - write a 5 paragraph essay to answer this prompt:

Do you think Deborah Sampson should have disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War?

 

Social Studies - Social Studies test on Southern Region on Thursday.  Study!

 

Math - HR pp. 125-126, CW pp. 212

Social Studies - work on cape and 

fill out green planning pages #1, #2, due tomorrow.

 

Study for Social Studies tests Southern Region - test on Thursday

 

Bring AR goals for 3rd trimester page signed.  

 

 

 

ELA - read CONFLICT workbook pp. 6-9

MATH - HR pp. 123-124

BLACK HISTORY MONTH - slide show due tomorrow

SCIENTIST OR PERSON HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT - slide show due tomorrow

AR QUIZZES LAST DAY TOMORROW

 

 

 

 

Math - HR 117-118

 

ELA - We are learning about Text Genre: Diaries

Write a journal entry about the last month of your life.  It should be at least 1 page long, single spaced, or longer if you want.  Remember to use text features of a diary.

 

Spring picture day is tomorrow.  Our class is tentatively scheduled to take pictures at 11:15 am.  Thanks.

 

 

Math - HR 121-122, Unit 5 test tomorrow

 

ELA  - Read Yankee Doodle Boy and find key details and main ideas for the following:

 

P 1, 2, 3

P 4, 5, 6

P 7, 8 

 

1.  MATH TEST ON WEDNESDAY UNIT 5

 

2.  New IB Unit: How we express ourselves - "You say you want a revolution, YEAH!"

Students will be working on a summative project at school and home.  At school, students will research a person who has made an impact in the world, write an essay and present their information in a creative manner through WeVideo.  At home, students will be creating a superhero cape to represent that person.  The cape is due the week after Spring Break on Wednesday, April 4th.  

 

3.  Read the cape requirements, get the paper signed.

 

4.  Do some research to find 5 people from all over the world, in a variety of fields (education, science, leadership, revolutionaries, leaders, actors, singers, writers, inventors, innovators, creators, etc...) who have changed the world - choose 5 that you are interested in learning more about.  Tomorrow you will narrow your choice to one person,  which you're going to learn about for your essay, Wevideo, and cape project. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Math - finish math review pp. 199-205, TEST UNIT 5 ON MONDAY 2/26

 

ELA - Finish reading myth in water workbook pp. 12-19, draw a comic about the myth, using pictures, speech bubbles, captions, and headings, MUST COLOR

 

Social Studies - beginning of 50 states studies: Northeast Region, 9 capitals and 9 states, must memorize location on map, and capitalize the capital and the state (capital is shown with a start, state is shown with capital letters)

 

Science - sign The Sun infographic

 

Reading - Book report #4 is due tomorrow, last quiz taken tomorrow for 2nd trimester, AR quiz record summary went home with students yesterday and today, please look it over and sign

 

 

 

 

Math - finish pages CW 196-198

Reading - read and work on completing book report #4

 

 

Math - finish CW pp. 191-192, complete HR pp. 115-116

ELA - water workbook - finish chart questions for pp. 22-29

1.  Why is the ocean important?

2.  How does the ocean soak up energy?

3.  Draw the ocean food chain

4.  How does the ocean soak up CO2

5.  Causes and Effects

Ocean gets too warm - 2-3 effects

Ocean affects climate - 2-3 effects

Salt in water  - 2-3 effects

 

poster for p. 30

What is endangered? Why? How can we prevent extinction? Why does it matter or why is it important to us?

 

 

Math - HR 113-114

Read - work on book report 4 and read for your AR Quizzes Goal (4 quizzes total, 85% comprehension, book level for your own goal)

 

 

Social Studies - American Revolution question packet due tomorrow.  

 

Please be prepared for the field trip tomorrow.  Arrive at 7:45 am and pick up time is about 3:30-3:45 pm.  You must be picked up by a parent or guardian.  

 

Wear appropriate clothing and shoes - it will be cold 45 degrees and may rain.

 

Remember to bring your own sack lunch!

 

Thank you.

 

 

THERE'S NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY DUE TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS.  

 

HOMEWORK: watch Liberty Kids episodes 1-5 on youtube - these 20 minute episodes will help the students prepare for their field trip to Riley's Farm "American Revolution".

 

 

 

 

 

 

Math - SB 35-36

 

Writing - finish opinion writing graphic organizer for Christopher Columbus

 

Social Studies - finish taking notes on the chapter and lesson you were assigned in class

 

 

ELA - finish typing up your opinion writing about having less homework, make sure to use corrections to revise your writing

 

-finish pros and cons worksheet about your opinion on Columbus

 

Math - finish CW pp. 186 all problems, make sure you use the step by step instructions to compete each problem

 

Reading - finish reading book 4 and complete book report 4 by February 23rd

 

 

 

 

No homework, unless you have any incomplete work to finish (book report #4)

 

Get your STAR Reading and Math, and AR quizzes progress sheets signed.

 

 

Math - SB 37-38

 

Read - work on book report #4 in google classroom reading

 

Science - look for an article about the topic you chose for your group research project about Water Supply Threats - industry, overpopulation, and lack of information.  You can use a source like Newsela.com and use your student google account to log in to get an article related to your topic.  Read it and summarize the most important information on to the paper I gave you.  

 

Minimum days all week due to parent conferences.  If you did not receive a conference paper, it is not necessary to have a conference at this time.  Dismissal is 1:36 pm all week for 5th graders.  

Math - HR pp. 109-110

 

Science - BrainPop water quizzes must be turned in by tomorrow, tally your water use for "Project Wet"

 

Writing - write a complete paragraph about John Wooden's life advice:

"Drink deeply from good books" - read carefully from good books.

 

Reading - work on book report #4

Math - complete correcting problems on CW pages 175-176 that you missed or need to show work for.  Show your work neatly on graph paper.

 

ELA - Complete writing out the paragraphs on opinion writing about having less homework

 

Writing - In your writing notebook, write 3 paragraphs, one for each of these topics:

 

1.  What does being true to yourself mean?  Give me some examples

2.  What does helping others mean and how does that make you feel? Have you ever helped someone? How did that make you and the other person feel?

3.  What does "Make each day your masterpiece" mean? (today is the most important - make the most of it)

Remember we talked about these topics in class today.  

 

 

 

Math - HR pp. 105-106

 

Writing - finish filling out the opinion writing graphic organizer

 

Science - finish reading chapter 4 lesson 3 about conserving water, find at least 10 ways that we can conserve water (save water), write them on paper

 

Riley's Farm Letter - give to parents and bring slip with payment in an envelope if parents want to attend

 

 

Math - HR pp. 101-102

 

ELA - read "The Water Famine" - highlight the key event in each paragraph.

At the end of the reading, write a short summary on the margin of the text - who? where? what happened? why does it matter?

 

Reading - finish book 4, work on book report 4 due on 2/21/18.

 

Vocabulary words - "dict" to speak - you should be done with words 1-7 by tomorrow.  Do a word map for each word.  

 

Word map: Vocabulary word_______________________________

ELA - Reading, finish book 4, work on book report 4

Math - SB 33-34

Science - finish notes for chapter 4 lesson 2 in outline form pp. 122-126

Write a Valentine's Card for a child in Children's Hospital Los Angeles to wish them a Happy Valentine's Day and a speedy recovery. Due Friday

 

 

MATH - HR pp. 99-100. STUDY FOR UNIT 4 TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

CW finish pages 165-166

 

ELA - Finish Unit 3 IB Reflection Essay about Gravity in Google Classroom

 

 

 

Math - study for test Unit 4, test is on Friday

Complete 6 ten marks assignments due 1/24 (due tomorrow)

 

ELA - EDC workbook, finish reading "Out of Disaster",

1.  write 5 unknown vocabulary words and their definition on p. 30

2.  do compare and contrast on p. 31

3.  write the definition for words 1-10 and a sentence

 

 

 

Math - complete pp. 151-152

ELA - Finish highlighting key details in "Old Cities Revitalize" paragraphs 7-11 and write the main idea for those paragraphs

Science - submit your infographic by today 1-12-18

Get your progress report signed by your parents

 

Math - HR pp. 93, 94

ELA - finish vocabulary for EDC

Science - read chapter 4 - Water on Earth pp. 110-116 in outline form.

I.  Water on Earth

    Main idea:

    A.  A Watery Planet 

         1. 

         2. 

         3. 

         4.  

   B.  Oceans and Seas

         1.

         2.

         3. runoff

         4. 

 

   C. Fresh Water on Earth

         1.

         2.

         3.

         4.

         5.

         6. groundwater

         7.

         8.

         9.

        10.

    D.  Fresh Water from the Sea

         1. Desalination

         2. 

         3.

         4.

         5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Math - Smarter Balanced pp. 29-30

 

ELA - keep working on book report 2 and 3

 

Science - work on your infographic, it's due on Friday!

 

Lefty's reading challenge - read 30 minutes or more to be able to check the box 

Math - CW pp. 141-144 all problems

 

ELA - (do in google classroom READING class) complete a table with the following multiple meaning words from "The Founding of Chicago":

 

Reading - (do in google classroom READING class) complete book reports 2 and 3 by Friday, January 12, 2018

 

Writing - (do in google classroom WRITING class) finish your paragraph small moment of Winter Break

 

 

NO HOMEWORK TODAY. 

 

HOMEWORK DURING THE HOLIDAYS IS TO FINISH WRITING BOOK REPORT #2 BY DECEMBER 23RD.  

 

FEEL FREE TO CONTINUE READING, WORKING ON TENMARKS, AND DOING YOUR OWN RESEARCH PROJECTS...

 

 

CLASS PARTY TOMORROW, BRING THE ITEM YOU SIGNED UP FOR PLEASE!

SECRET SANTA, BRING THE GIFT FOR YOUR SECRET PAL!

 

ELA - Read 30-60 minutes, log title and summary, start book report 2, due December 23rd

 

Math - HR 87-88

ELA - Finish writing thinking map for holiday story

Reading - read, title, and log

Start book report #2

Math - SB 25-26

Science - Finish BrainPop videos from google classroom code: gl6q0x1 by Wednesday, each quiz will count for a science grade

 

ELA - BOOK REPORT #1 IS DUE TOMORROW!

Reading log with title and summary

 

Math - HR 85-86

ELA - Finish book report 1 by Friday, Dec. 8th

Read 30-60 minutes, log title and summary

 

Math - CW pp. 129-130, HR pp. 83-84

 

Science - Finish Question 3 for Research on Gravity

 

Bring in your Secret Santa paper and Holiday Party form for what you are going to bring for the party

 

We still need another packet of forks (#20) and veggie tray or salad?

 

Thank you.

Ms. Jim 

 

 

ELA - Work on your book report #1 Due Friday

 

Reading - read, write title and summary

 

Math - SB 23-24

 

Science - finish researching Question 2 about Gravity, write the question, answer the question using 3 sources (use kid friendly search engines to find research)

Be ready to turn in Question 1 and 2 by tomorrow.

 

Social Studies - finish typing up social studies chapter 4 review on google docs:

class: 7n8qnma

 

ELA - Finish reading your AR Book 1 - Complete the book report on google classroom - reading class

Reading - 30-60 minutes, title, summary

Math - Finish classwork page 128 #12-33 and HR 79-82

 

Social Studies - optional, type up the review chapter 4 1-16 in google classroom - social studies class

 

 

Math - SB 21-22

ELA - Read pages 6-9 in new workbook, complete a flow chart of how Chicago has developed and progressed since the Mound Builders (pages 4-5).  You should have about 10-14 boxes.  

Reading - read 30-60 minutes, log title and summary.

 

 

Math - HR 75-76

Reading - 30-60 minutes, log title and summary

Science - finish the thinking map on ch. 7 "Gravity"

 

 

Math - SB 19-20

 

ELA - Matter workbook page 31, fill out Marie M. Daly table/chart

page 33, vocabulary - (under my definition) find the actual meaning for each word 

don't need to write a sentence with the word

 

Reading - read 30-60 minutes, fill out summary in log

 

 

 

Math - Study for quiz/test unit 3 lessons 9-14,

a thorough review of the test was given today - students need to study their notes.

Smarter Balanced Workbook - pages SB 17-18

 

Reading - write the summary in your weekly log

 

ELA - Finish the google doc in Reading Class Assignment: How diagrams support understanding of text

 

Complete the flow chart for how kernels become popcorn on the workbook page 30

 

Writing - Type up your personal narrative about Thanksgiving Break

 

Get your green AR papers filled out, checked by your parents, and signed by both

 

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  I HOPE YOU HAVE A SAFE AND PEACEFUL HOLIDAY WITH YOUR LOVED ONES!

 

SINCERELY,

MS. JIM

 

Math - CW pp. 105-110

 

ELA - Finish reading and complete the 5 sections on google classroom

 

Get your AR book goal signed 

 

 

Math - CW pp. 101-102, HR pp. 71-72

ELA - reading sections 1-3 must be finished by tomorrow

Writing - Finish I am thankful for #4, type it up if you have a laptop at home.

 

 

Math - CW 99-100

SB 13-16

ELA - reading 5 sections form in google classroom if possible, must do sections 1-2 by tomorrow

Finish thanksgiving writing #3, type it up

 

 

Math - HR 69-70

ELA - Reading sections 1-5 in google classroom, due by Friday

 

 

ELA - 5 sections, section 3,4

Math - HR pp. 65-66

QUIZZES ON THURSDAY ON LESSONS 3.1-3.9

WRITING - ALL ASSIGNMENTS ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM WRITING SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TODAY.

 

 

 

ELA - reread Matter workbook p. 20 and annotate it

Reading - complete sections 1 and 2 from the reading activities on google classroom - Reading class, code # oxuv47

Math - 2 QUIZZES ON THURSDAY, on lessons 3.1-3.9

Smarter Balanced Workbook pp.  SB 9-12

Science - Bring 1-3 pennies from home to conduct a science experiment tomorrow on chemical reactions

 

 

 

Math - Smarter Balanced Workbook pages SB 5, 6, 7, 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATH - HR PP. 57-58

NO READING LOG TO FILL OUT.  IF YOU HAVE BOOKS AT HOME, PLEASE READ.

OPTIONAL: RESEARCH ON TOPICS OF INTEREST AND DO A SLIDES PRESENTATION.  

 

ELA - Write a paragraph: What are types of drugs that you've heard about?  Why are these harmful to your body and mind?  How can you make sure you don't get involved in using drugs in the future? What are ways to make yourself happy and healthy?

 

Math - HR  pp. 55-56

 

ELA - classwork, make sure you finished annotating "John Dalton" pp. 4-5

Finish writing your page from this morning about BULLYING.  

 

NO READING LOG

Math - HR pp. 53-54

Science - Chapter 8 Review pp. 316-317 #1-20

Optional extend activities - Continue your research on a topic that interests you -

*create a slideshow to share with the class

*illustrate your lion story

*find out why the balloon with air didn't weigh more than the balloon without air

*Does the type of gas inside affect the weight?  

*Think about helium vs. oxygen - why would helium filled balloons float?  

 

2-3 MATH QUIZZES IN THE NEXT WEEKS BEFORE TRIMESTER IS OVER.  QUIZZES WILL BE GIVEN AFTER TEACHING LESSONS 3.6, 3.9, AND 3.14.  

 

MATH QUIZ 1 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

 

 

 

 

Math - complete classwork lesson 3.4 pages 77, 78 all problems.

Then, use models to show your work for the following problems on graph paper:

 

6, 9, 12 - (number line see p. 74)

 

15, 18, 21 - (fraction bar see p. 75)

 

24, 27 - (area model see p. 76)

 

ELA - Reading log 30-60 minutes, use the reading comprehension strategy sheet and choose a different strategy to do each day instead of writing a summary from now on.  Complete work on half a sheet of paper. 

 

Mini research - complete the research page with the topic of your choice.  

 

 

 

 

ELA - write 2 paragraphs about "A Day's Work" one to describe the theme of the story, another one to describe what you think happened after the story ended.  Use google classroom if possible

 

Math - Complete 4 Tenmarks assignments if possible

 

Social Studies - Read chapter 3 lesson 2 pp. 120-125 and answer questions on p. 125 #1-7

 

Reading Log is mandatory every day!   Read 30-60 minutes, title and summary

 

 

Math - HR 47-48

 

ELA - Complete classwork: annotate new story pp. 12-19

10-20 vocabulary words - I think it means, It means

10-15 key events in the story

3 character traits for Buck, evidence, and reason this proves trait

3 character traits for Francois, evidence, and reason this proves trait

 

Science - complete element worksheet, atom, protons, neutrons, electrons, electron configuration, 3 facts or uses for element, and 3 drawings or printouts of element

 

 

Math- write 3 problems about dividing, sharing, some thing or things, equally with others

Study for Math Unit 2 test

ELA - read second reading from text and annotate for key events, character traits, unknown vocabulary, be ready to write a summary of this selection tomorrow in class by knowing the most important parts: who, where, when, what, why, how

write sentences with spec list 1-5

 

 

 

 

 

Math - Study for Unit 2 test on Tuesday

Science - Finish taking notes in outline form for chapter 8 lesson 1

pp. 288-291

 

I.  Atoms and Elements

Main idea:

    A.  Matter (1-6 you already did, you wrote the vocabulary word and its definition, 7-11 write a sentence to summarize each paragraph remaining in this section)

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         2.  

         3.

         4.

         5.

         6.

         7.

         8.

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         10.

         11.

    B.  Organization of Atoms (1-6 write a sentence to summarize each paragraph in this section)

 

    C.  Elements Alone and Joined (1-4, #2 will include vocabulary word compound and definition)

 

    D.  Seeing Atoms (1-4 write a sentence to summarize each paragraph in this section)

 

PARENT CONFERENCES START NEXT MONDAY 10/9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Math - Complete classwork CW 57-58, do CW Unit 2 Review/Test pp. 59-64, test next Tuesday

 

ELA - Write a story with MANU words 1-10, needs to make sense - test tomorrow, Friday

 

Finish your BFG papers - color the pentagon, cut out around circle 

 

Finish your human rights booklet, if you want to color it, you may

 

 

 

 

Math - HR pp. 43-44

 

ELA - Write a 10 sentence summary of the play "Brushfires"

 

Science - Write a 5 sentence paragraph to describe what you THINK matter is

 

Read chapter 8 lesson 1 and learn about atoms and elements, pp. 288-292, this is your reading for tonight, POP-QUIZ ON READING TOMORROW!

 

 

 

Math - HR 41-42

Reading - 30 minutes+, title and summary 

Vocabulary words MANU - last 5 words, 6-10 in worksheet

Writing - Pretend you are a reporter and write an article about the last chapter of the BFG

Social Studies TEST tomorrow!

 

 

MATH - CW pp. 53-54

 

ELA - unit 2 test postponed until tomorrow

SOCIAL STUDIES - study for Chapter 2 test on Wednesday 10/4 - study guide was given last Wednesday

 

ELA - Unit 2 Test on Monday (summative - will include skills learned in past month of school)

ELA - Write a summary of Androcles and the Lion 5 short paragraphs.

Read 30+, write title and summary

Commas worksheet

STUDY FOR PED VOCABULARY TEST - Mixture of multiple choice and fill in the blank

Math - CW 49-50 and HR 37-38, use graph paper to show your work

Social Studies - study for chapter 2 test on 10/4

 

 

Math - HR 35-36

 

ELA - read 30+, write title and summary on log,

 

ELA test Unit 2 will be on Monday, 10-2-17, it is a summative of what the students have learned in Unit 2 - includes:

 

reading comprehension

understanding character traits

getting vocabulary word meanings from context

who is the narrator of the story

how illustrations support the story 

sequencing key events in the story

writing a short opinion essay

answering with supporting evidence

 

Write a story using all 10 PED vocabulary words, story should make sense, test on Friday

Social Studies test guide for chapter 2 was given today.  Test will be next Wednesday, 10-4-17

 

ELA - Read 30+, write title and summary

Vocabulary words 1-10 Ped = Foot - complete worksheet for words 6-10

Math - HR 33-34

Progress reports went home today with Math Unit 1 Test.

Please NOTE:

 

 

 

Math - HR 31-32

ELA - Read 30+, write title and summary in log

Learn new vocabulary words: #1 Ped = Foot (test on Friday)

Use the vocabulary sheet to write words 1-5, definition, sentence, and draw a picture of the word

 

 

MATH - HR pp. 29-30

 

Math - HR pp. 27-28

 

ELA - Reading log 30 minutes, title, summary

 

Rewrite your interview as a narrative on lined paper.

1.  Get your interview back

2.  Write the narrative in the point of view of the person you interviewed.

For example:

My name is Jorge Lopez.  I was born in Mexico.   In 1985 I decided to move to the United States because I wanted my family to have a better opportunity in life.   

 

 

ELA - Read for 30+, write title and summary

 

What do you think is Tom Sawyer's most admirable trait?  

1.  Write the trait that you most admire about him.

2.  Then, find 3 quotes (evidence from the text) from the stories we've read about Tom that show the trait you admire most about Tom

3.  Create a T chart with:

 

Tom's most admirable trait is ______________________________

 

Title of Story:                                          Quote that shows this and why:

1.  

 

 

 

 

 

2.

 

 

 

 

3.

 

 

 

Math - HR pp. 19-20

 

 

 

 

ELA - read 30 minutes or more, write title and summary on the log

write 2 quotes from the book you're reading on the back of the log, then write how each quote shows evidence to describe what the character is like

 

MATH - study for math test unit 1 tomorrow, do HR pp. 25-26, complete the fluency I highlighted in your packet.

 

 

ELA - Reading 30+, write title and summary in log

Math - finish CW p. 28, do HR pp. 23-24

Math test Chapter 1 postponed until Tuesday, 9/19

 

ELA - Read 30 minutes, write title and summary in reading log

Finish classwork - Tom's Secret pp. 22-29

1.  circle 10 unknown vocabulary words - write the word and its meaning based on context clues

2.  highlight 10 key events

3.  find 2 character traits for Tom and 2 for Huck - then find evidence in the text that proves the character has those traits

 

BFG - complete the "Mixing the Dream" worksheet

 

Math - finish classwork pages in CW pp. 25-26, do HR pages 21-22

 

 

MATH - REVIEW PAGE 24 IN CLASSWORK WORKBOOK (CW) AND REDO THE PROBLEMS YOU MISSED.  COMPLETE FLUENCY #5 AND #6 OR #7 AND #8, OR WHICHEVER ONE I ASSIGNED TO YOU

 

 

ELA - Read 30 minutes, write title and summary in reading log

 

 

 

ELA - Read 30+ minutes, write title and summary in log

Math - CW pp. 23, 24

Math Unit 1 Test on Friday, September 15

Don't forget to sign any tests, self weekly assessments, and AR Reading requirements yellow sheet, that went home last Friday, September 8th.  

Thank you

 

 

ELA - Read for 30 minutes or more and log in your title and summary

Math - finish HR pp. 17 and 18

Soc. Studies - Bring in the interview questions and pictures or video due tomorrow.  

Writing - After reading the BFG in class, you got some fun ideas about creating dreams, so it's your turn to create a fun, scary, or silly dream.  Write it on lined paper and must be at least 10 sentences.  If you have time, illustrate your dream.

 

PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

STUDENTS HAD A GREAT DAY TODAY!  THEY WORKED HARD AND STAYED ON TASK.  AS A REWARD, THE ONLY HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW IS READING LOG, TITLE, AND SUMMARY.  

 

MIGRATION INTERVIEW DUE SEPTEMBER 8!  ANY LATE INTERVIEWS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A C GRADE OR LOWER.  

 

HAVE A NICE AFTERNOON!  

 

MS. JIM

Social Studies Chapter 1 Test Study Guide: Test next Wednesday, September 6, 2017

 

Know the definition to these vocabulary words and answers to these questions.  Use your notes, assignments, and chapter review 1 to answer them.

 

Vocabulary:

1.  artifacts

2.  civilizations

3.  environment

4.  nomads

5.  tradition

 

6.  How did a change of climate affect the Early Peoples in the Americas?

The climate got warmer and large animals died, so people had to change their diets.  They began eating smaller animals and plants.

 

7.  How did the change in climate affect the large animals?

The climate got warmer and dried up trees and plants, so large animals had nothing to feed on and eventually became extinct.

 

8.  Which Ancient American Indian group had a strong trading system in Southern Mexico?

The Olmec

 

9.  Why did the Ancient Puebloans use other materials than wood to build their homes?

There were not a lot of trees due to the strong heat.

 

10.  What is a time line and how do you read it? know decade, century, millennium, what is A.D and    

       B.C.

decade - a period of ten years; century - a period of one hundred years, millennium - a period of a thousand years; A.D. - in the year of the Lord, B.C. - Before Christ

 

11.   Why did ancient peoples begin to settle in villages?  What allowed them to do so?

They began to settle in villages because they learned how to farm and agriculture allowed them to grow their own food and store it.

 

12.  What landform region is between the Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains?

The interior plains

 

13.  What area in the U.S. is  mostly desert?  Southwestern

 

 

ELA - Read 30 minutes or more and write in reading log (homework sheet) with title of book and summary of what you read.

 

Math - HR (Homework and Remembering workbook) pp. 15-16, comparing fractions and subtracting

 

Social Studies - study for Chapter 1 test tomorrow - study guide posted last Friday on this site.

 

Complete classwork by reading chapter 2, the lesson you were assigned, and complete the chart given to you in class.  Remember to draw a picture or get an image online - with parent supervision, or create a 3-D object of the category you were given: food, shelter, culture  (and if you want to do more- transportation, tools, weapons) of the American Indian group you were assigned.  

 

 

MATH UNIT 1 TEST REVIEW IN CLASSWORK WORKBOOK PP. 31-36.  

TEST UNIT 1 ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

 

WEEKLY SELF ASSESSMENT, INTERVIEW, ARTICLE, AND BFG ASSIGNMENTS LOOKED OVER AND SIGNED.  

 

 

ELA - Read "Camp Life"  pp. 12-18 and highlight about 14 Key Events 

Math - HR pp. 13-14

Social Studies - Read pp. 48-58 and answer questions on p. 58 #1-5 in complete sentences.

 

 

 

ELA - Read 30-60 minutes, log title, summary

Math - HR 11-12

Social Studies Textbook p. 45 #1-13, write complete sentences for answers

If purchasing a Chromebook through the school, turn in payments by tomorrow.

 

Thank you.

 

 

ELA - Reading for 30-60 minutes, log title and summarize what you read

 

Social Studies - Finish the chart for the civilization you chose.  

 

After, write an article as if you were an archeologist who discovered the civilization you chose.  

Be creative.

Write the name of the newspaper, your name, the title of the article, draw a picture of your civilization or an artifact found there- include a caption to describe what your drawing is about, write your article in an interesting way that includes facts about the civilization, and write fun facts about the author: YOU!  Have fun!

 

 

Math - HR pp. 9-10

Social Studies - Read Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Early Civilizations pp. 37-41

Reading - 30 minutes, log title and summary in weekly agenda

Get weekly assessment signed and turn in tomorrow, it was due today.

 

****IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO READ:

 

Parents and Guardians,

 

Please read the letter regarding the laptop learning program on the pink paper.  Also, look for the migration interview project handout to go over the requirements with your child; sign, date, and return tomorrow so I can see that your child has informed you of this important project.  I'll be going over the project more in depth with the students tomorrow and clarify the expectations.  We'll also finalize the questions they will be asking the interviewee.  Thank you for your support.

 

Ms. Jim 

 

 

 

Math - HR pp. 7-8

ELA - Write out rough draft of essay for Tom's traits in "Becky Returns"  make sure you have text evidence, at least 3 direct quotes from the text.

IB - Human Rights booklet, illustrate rights #14-15.

 

 

 

Math - HR pp. 5-6

 

ELA - Write the outline of an informative essay about 3 of Tom Sawyer's traits in "Becky Returns"

Topic: Tom Sawyer

Introduction: Sates main idea about topic

Body: States 3 traits about Tom with text evidence to support traits

Conclusion: Restate main idea in a different way that introduction

 

Social Studies - Read pp. 22-31 and Chapter 1 lesson 2: Ancient Indians.  Write vocabulary  words definitions on notes.

 

 

Math - HR workbook pp. 1-2

 

ELA - Green Booklet pp. 6-9, complete a T-chart, write key events #1-8 that we highlighted in class today, and write them in your own words.  

*Remember to summarize the key events and don't include too many details in the summary.  

 

Give your parents the following:

1.  Last Friday's weekly assessment to get signed

2.  Math letter to let parents know what you'll be learning in Unit 1

3.  Letter to parents/guardians from me, and signing up for REMIND app

 

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS TOMORROW AT 6 PM IN THE MP ROOM

BREAK OUT SESSIONS IN CLASSROOMS:

SESSION 1 @ 6:30 PM

SESSION 2 @ 7:15 PM

 

 

 

 

 ELA - read pp. 6-9 in green booklet.  Annotate the pages as you read.

Social Studies - Complete the Landform Regions of The United States chart

IB - Human Rights booklet, illustrate human rights #6-8

 

 

ELA - Finish Key events and in your own words chart #4-6

 

IB - Human Rights booklet: finish writing and illustrating rights #1-5

 

Social Studies - Cover your social studies book - you can use a brown bag, plastic, or cloth cover, whatever works, as long as the book is covered.  Maker sure it has your name on the front too. Thanks.

Read chapter 1 lesson 1 pp. 14-21, short quiz tomorrow about the landform regions of the U.S.  

 

 

1.  Math Fluency Check #1 - correct missed problems and get your worksheet signed

2.  ELA - Complete 8 sections on your alll about me paper, write, draw, color neatly

3.  Social Studies - Where do your ancestors come from?  Which continent?  Color the square according to the key we went over in class today.  Write your name and the continent where your ancestors come from in black marker on top of color.  Complete 2 squares if necessary.

 

See you tomorrow!  Have a great afternoon!

 

Ms. Jim