Michelle Taylor, Fifth Grade
May 16th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 140
Social Studies: Civil Rights Movement letters due Monday.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 140
Remember:Dates for Barn for the Poor are coming up! Be sure to check your plannners.
May 15th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 139
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 139
May 14th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 138
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 138
Finish pages 150-152 of Word Wisdom.
May 9th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 136. Test on Unit 6 English on Thursday, May 16th.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 136. Test on "Island of the Blue Dolphins" on Tuesday, May 14th.
May 7th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 134
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 134
May 6th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 134. Test on "How to Babysit an Orangutan" on Wednesday, May 8th.
Social Studies: Finish propaganda posters, to be handed in.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 134
Social Studies: Finish "Give a Speech," to be handed in. Remember to staple the essay on top of the outline.
Religion: Unit 3 test on Thursday, May 9th.
May 3rd, 2013
Remember: You must have your permission slips and money for the Liberty Science Center no later than this Tuesday, May 7th!
May 2nd, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 132
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 132
May 1st, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 131. Spelling test Tuesday, May 7th.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 131. Spelling test Tuesday, May 7th. Spelling test (page 45 words) Tuesday, May 7th.
April 30th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 130. Spelling test Tuesday, May 7th.
Social Studies: Continue brainstorming in notebook for WWI/WWII/Great Depression propaganda posters.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 130
Religion: Parents, please note the date your child has been assigned to bring in lunch supplies for Barn for the Poor. It is written in each student's planner.
April 25th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 128
Social Studies: World War I/World War II essays due by Monday. Be sure to staple the essay on top of the outline and worksheet.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 128
Religion: Chapt. 9 test Thursday, 5/2/13
April 24th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 127. Reading, pages 262-265
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 127
April 23rd, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 126
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 126. Finish "Should Schools Be Year-Round?" essays, and staple outline to top.
Unit 4 Word Wisdom test on Friday.
April 22nd, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 125. Finish outlines on kids and technology on looseleaf, to be handed in.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 125. Word Wisdom unit test on Friday.
April 18th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 124. Finish writing prompt in notebook.
Social Studies: World War I and World War II worksheet due Monday.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 124. Finish outline on looseleaf, to be handed in.
April 17th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 123. Finish writing "School Year-Round" essays; staple the outlines we did in class today to the top before handing in.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 123.
April 16th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 122. Finish outline for "Should Schools Run Year-Round?" on looseleaf, to be handed in tomorrow.
Social Studies: Finish "Reading Check" questions from pages 120-125, to be handed in tomorrow.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 122.
April 11th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 120
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 120
April 10th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 119
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 119
April 9th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts:
Simple Solutions, Lesson 118. Read pages 239-242 of "Garden of Happiness". Test on story on Monday, 4/15. Spelling test on Tuesday, 4/16.
Grade 5:
Language Arts:
Simple Solutions, Lesson 118.
Spelling test on Tuesday, 4/16.
April 4th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 115.
Grade 5:
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 115. Unit 4 grammar test on Thursday, 4/11.
April 3rd, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 114. There is no quiz this week!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 114. There is no quiz this week!
March 27th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Please note: There is no book log due on Wednesday, April 3rd, the day the students return. Next book log will be due on Monday, May 8th. Also, students signed up for their book talks today. Parents, please note the date in your child's planner.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Please note: There is no book log due on Wednesday, April 3rd, the day the students return. Next book log will be due on Monday, May 8th. Also, students signed up for their book talks today. Parents, please note the date in your child's planner.
Religion: Three-paragraph essay on Beatitudes 4,5, and 6 due tomorrow. Be sure to list the Beatitude, your interpretation of it, and a real-life example within the body of your essay. See your Religion notes and page 305 of text for reference.
March 27th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 110.
Social Studies: "Letter from a Soldier" due Thursday. (Students have details in their Social Studies notebooks.) Finish "True or False?" worksheet, to be handed in tomorrow.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 110.
March 25th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 109. Do next three Study Island writing exercises this week.
Social Studies: Write two paragraphs in your notebook to describe Civil War-era food and activities hard tack and "Pigs in a Pen".
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 109. Do next three Study Island writing exercises this week.
Religion: Finish Beatitude posters. Write interpretations of next three Beatitudes in notebook. (See page 305 of textbook.)
March 21st, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 108. "Puffins" summary essay, due Monday, 3/25.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 108
March 20th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 107
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 107
Social Studies: Finish "Problems in our Community" essays.
March 19th ,2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 106. Finish page 75 of English Workbook Plus.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 106
March 18th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 105. Read pages 219-225 of "Night of the Pufflings," and finish puffins letters, to be handed in.
Test on "Night of the Pufflings" on Thursday, 3/21.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 105. Test on "Roberto Clemente" on Thursday, 3/21. Unit 5 Word Wisdom test on Friday, 3/22
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March 14th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 104. Read pages 214-216 of "Night of the Pufflings".
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 104. Read pages 155-157 of "Roberto Clemente".
March 13th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 103, read pages 210-213, and finish writing "A Time I Helped Someone" essays, to be handed in.
Spelling test on Tuesday, 3/19.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 103, finish reading pages 146-164 of "Roberto Clemente," and finish writing "Person of the Year Award" essays, to be handed in.
Spelling test on Tuesday, 3/19.
March 11th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 101. Do next three Reading exercises in Study Island by Friday.
Finish "Directions to my Party," essays, to be handed in.
Spelling test on Tuesday, 3/19.
Social Studies: See preceding post for Harriet Tubman assignment, due Friday.
Grade 5:
Simple Solutions, Lesson 101. Do next three Reading exercises in Study Island by Friday.
Read pages 140-145 of "Roger Clemente". Finish "Collecting Bottles" persuasive essay, to be handed in.
Harriet Tubman URL
Grade 4, due Friday, to be handed in:
Imagine Harriet Tubman has asked you to help her rescue slaves by coming along with her on the Underground Railroad. The slaves are afraid, but they do want to come along. Write an explanation you would give to them about what it's like traveling the Underground Railroad. Describe it from start to finish, with a minimum of four facts and five sentences.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/plantation.htm
March 1st, 2013
Grade 4: Rehearse your lines for next week's play.
Grade 5: Please remember to bring in at least two sharpened #2 pencils for Monday! Be sure they have good erasers on them. 
Parents, please note that Grade 5 received their accountability cards today. The class has discussed how they will be utilized, and your child is ready to explain the process to you.
Have a great weekend, everybody! Be sure to get a good night's sleep and eat a great breakfast to prepare for Terra Novas!
February 28th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 100. Do next two writing exercises in Study Island.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 100. Do next two writing exercises in Study Island.
February 27th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 99. Do next two exercises in the Writing section of Study Island.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 99. Do next two exercises in the Writing section of Study Island.
February 25th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 97
Do next three exercises in Study Island Reading.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 97
Do next three exercises in Study Island Reading.
Due Wednesday, in notebook: List a fairy tale and its theme, as well as details from the story which back up this being the theme.
February 21st, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 96. Remember, book logs are due Monday!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 96. Remember, book logs are due Monday!
During this cold and flu season, donations of boxes of tissues would be greatly appreciated.
February 20th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 95.
Grammar test on Wednesday, 2/27.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 95.
Think about a book or movie and its theme. Be prepared to write about it tomorrow, giving examples of plot elements which support your idea of the theme.
Underground Railroad:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/index.htm
California Gold Rush:
http://www.museumca.org/goldrush/
http://www.glittering.com/letters/index.html
February 19th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 34
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 34
February 13th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 91
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 91
Word Wisdom quiz on Tuesday, 2/19
February 12th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 90
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 90
Spelling test on Wednesday, 2/20.
February 11, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 89
Please note: There is no book log due next week. The next one will be due on Monday, February 25th.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 89
Please note: There is no book log due next week. The next one will be due on Monday, February 25th.
February 7th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 88; page 59 of English Workbook Plus .
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 88; read pages 119-125 of "Elena"; Unit 3 grammar test on Wednesday, 2/13/13.
February 5th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 86. Finish activities paragraphs. Read pages 185-194 of "The Emperor and the Kite".
Social Studies: Finish page 95, 11-16 in notebooks.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 86.
February 4th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 85. Read pages 178-184 of "The Emperor and the Kite".
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test; be sure to look over study guide notes.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 85. Finish drafts of "Advice From an Older Person".
Religion: Unit 2 open-book test Thursday, 2/7.
January 31st, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 84
Social Studies: Unit 2 test on Thursday, February 7th.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 84
Religion: Chapt. 6 open-book test on Monday, February 4th.
January 30th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 83
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 83
January 29th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 82
Social Studies: Finish "New Inventions and Growth" worksheet.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 82
January 28th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 81
Your grammar test has been moved to Thursday!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 81
Social Studies: Finish fact-gathering for page 56 people.
Religion: Remember, your "Respect Life" project is due Friday!
January 24th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 80
Social Studies: Finish page 81, "Give a Speech," due Monday.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 80
Show your parents the new grammar gremlin: Wear/were/where.
Finish Dr. King speech, to be handed in.
January 23rd, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 79. "Baker's Neighbor" comic due Friday.
Social Studies: Finish "Constitution" worksheet.
Be sure to show your parents the newest Grammar Gremlin: Wear/Were/Where!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 79. Be sure to study "Dear Mrs. Parks"!
Remember to bring a bag lunch for Friday's field trip.
January 22nd, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 78. Spelling test on Practice, page 28 words this Thursday, January 24th; Unit 3 Grammar test on Wednesday, January 30th.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 78.
January 16th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 76
Test on "The Baker's Neighbor" on Tuesday, 1/22/13.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 76
January 15th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 75
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 75
*Be sure to have your permission slip for "Freckleface Strawberry" in by this Thursday!
January 10th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 72
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 72
January 9th, 2013
Thank you, everyone, for the beautiful and thoughtful Christmas gifts! Thank you letters were sent home in the Wednesday folders today.
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 71
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 71
Be sure to study for tomorrow's Social Studies test!
January 8th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 70. Read pages 162-168 of "The Baker's Neighbor," and finish pages 50-51 of English Workbook Plus.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 70. Read pages 97-104 of "Dear Mrs. Parks".
January 7th, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 69. Read pages 154-161 of "The Baker's Neighbor".
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 69. Read pages 90-97 of "Dear Mrs. Parks".
Social Studies: Study Part 1 of study guide.
Religion: "Respect Life" project due on Friday, 2/1/13.
January 4, 2013
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Unit 3 vocabulary test (words on page 68) on friday, 1/11/13.
January 3rd, 2013
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 68. Be sure to study for tomorrow's quiz on lessons 65-68!
Parents, please note: Students signed up for book talks today. Their individual dates are written in their planners.
Finish page 47 of English Workbook Plus.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 68. Be sure to study for tomorrow's quiz on lessons 65-68!
Parents, please note: Students signed up for book talks today. Their individual dates are written in their planners.
Social Studies: Chapt. 2 Social Studies test on Thursday, 1/10/13.
December 20th, 2012
Grades 4 and 5, please note that there is one book log due upon your return to school on Wednesday, January 2nd.
Have a safe and blessed Christmas and New Year!
December 19th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions Lesson 63
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions Lesson 63
Finish cards for soldiers if you haven't.
December 18th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 62. Be sure to study your latest gremlin, their/there/they're!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 62
December 17th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 61. Finish "Famous Person" essay, to be handed in.
*There is no Simple Solutions quiz this week!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 61. Remember your newest gremlin, Their/There/They're!
*There is no Simple Solutions quiz this week!
December 13th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 60
Be sure to study for tomorrow's quiz!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 60
Be sure to study for tomorrow's quiz!
December 10th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 57. Finish writing "Courage" essay. Remember newest gremlin, plurals vs. possessives!
Reading test on Wednesday for "Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride," and Spelling test on Thursday.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 57. Chapt. 2 Grammar test postponed until Thursday.
Religion: Unit 1 open-book test this Wednesday.
December 6th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 56. Read pages 134-139 of "Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride". Finish first paragraph of your "Courage" essay.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 56
Chapt. 2 Grammar test next Wednesday, 12/12/12.
Be on the lookout for your newest gremlin, "Mixing up plurals and possessives"!
December 5th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 55. Read pages 128-133 of "Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride".
Social Studies: Finish explorer trading cards if you didn't in class.
Reminder to fourth graders: Please continue practicing your cursive handwriting. All assignments must be written in cursive upon your return from Christmas break!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 55
December 4th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 54. Unit 2 Grammar test on Monday, 12/10/12.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 54.
December 3rd, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 53
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 53
Test on "Yang the Third" on Wednesday, 12/5/12.
November 30th, 2012
Reminder: Book logs are due on Monday!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Spelling test on Tuesday, 12/4. (From page 18 of Practice book)
November 29th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 52. Be sure to study for spelling and Simple Solutions!
Social Studies: Due Monday, to be handed in: Imagine you have just arrived in New Netherland. Write a journal entry, describing what you see. Be sure to include at least three details from your reading and at least four sentences!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 52. Be sure to study for Word Wisdom and Simple Solutions!
November 28th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 51.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 51.
November 27th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 50. Read pages 111-115 of "Lou Gehrig".
Spelling test on Friday. Test on "Lou Gehrig" on Monday.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 50. Finish page 47 of Word Wisdom.
November 26th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 49. Read pages 106-110 of "Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man".
Friday's Simple Solutions quiz on Lessons 49-52.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 49.
Friday's Simple Solutions quiz in Lessons 49-52.
Unit 2 Word Wisdom quiz on Friday. Be sure to study all sections of this unit!
November 21st, 2012
There are no book logs due on Monday, November 26th, as today was the last day of the marking period. The next book log is due on Monday, December 3rd. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, everyone!
November 19th, 2012
Grade 5:
Social Studies: Weekly Reader, to be handed in tomorrow.
October 26th, 2012
Grade 5:
Study for Chapt. 3 Religion test. Memorize your lines for next Friday's play!
October 25th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 32. Read pages 92-95 of "Maria Isabel".
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 32. Read pages 79-84 of "Yang the Third".
Religion: Chapter 3 test on Monday.
October 24th, 2012
Grade 4: Parents, please note the number of Reader's Responses your child still has left to do prior to November 9th. Each student wrote their number in their planner today.
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 31. Read "My Name is Maria Isabel," pages 92-95. Test on "Maria Isabel" on Monday, 10/29/12. Spelling test on Tuesday, 10/30/12.
Grade 5: Parents, please note the number of Reader's Responses your child still has left to do prior to November 9th. Each student wrote their number in their planner today.
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 31. Read pages 74-78 of "Yang the Third". Students, please continue to write your ideas for the play in your notebooks tonight.
October 23rd, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 30. Read pages 87-91 of "My Name is Maria Isabel".
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 30.
October 22nd, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 29. Friday's quiz on Lessons 29 through 32. Read pages 81-86 of "My Name is Maria Isabel".
Social Studies: Finish "Climate and Resources" worksheet if you haven't.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 29. Friday's quiz on Lessons 29 through 32.
Religion: Bring in a Rosary for Thursday. (Check with your parents first!)
October 17th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 27. Grammar study notes in LA notebook.
Social Studies: Answer "Reading Check" questions from pages 34-40 in notebook.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 27. Grammar study notes in LA notebook.
October 16th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 26. Chapt. 1 Grammar test on Monday, 10/22/12.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 26. Chapt. 1 Grammar test on Monday, 10/22/12.
October 15th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 25. Friday's quiz will be on Lessons 25-28.
Wednesday's Spelling test is on the words from page 10 of your Practice book. Be sure to study the target and bonus words listed in your planner!
Test on "Donovan's Word Jar" on Thursday, 10/18/12.
Grade 5:
Simple Solutions, Lesson 25. Friday's quiz will be on Lessons 25-28.
Test on "Sees Behind Trees" and Spelling on Thursday, 10/18/12. Spelling test is on the words from page 10 of your Practice book. Be sure to study the target and bonus words listed in your planner!
Religion: Chapt. 2 open-book test on Wednesday.
October 11th, 2012
Grade 4:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 24. Be sure to study for tomorrow's quiz!
Test on "Donovan's Word Jar" on Thursday, 10/18/12.
Be sure to show your parents this week's gremlins!
Grade 5:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 24. Be sure to study for tomorrow's quiz!
Email ancestry essay to me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .
Show parents today's gremlin!
October 10th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 23
Social Studies: Finish Sections 2 and 3 of the Christopher Columbus worksheet if you haven't. Don't worry about Section 1 for tonight; we will review tomorrow!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 23
Social Studies: Chapter 1 test postponed until Monday, 10/15/12.
October 9th, 2012
Grade 4:
LA:Simple Solutions, Lesson 22. Friday's quiz will be on 21-24.
Grade 5:
LA:Simple Solutions, Lesson 22. Friday's quiz will be on 21-24.
October 4th, 2012
Grade 4:
Be sure to study for tomorrow's Simple Solutions quiz, and show your parents the rubrics for your book talk and project!
Grade 5:
Be sure to study for tomorrow's Simple Solutions quiz and Word Wisdom test.
October 3rd, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 19
Begin to read "Donovan's Word Jar," through page 58, and begin to fill in your story chart.
Finish page 6 of your Practice workbook.
Be sure to show your parents the date for your independent reading project and presentation!
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 19
Read pages 56 to 61 of "Sees Behind Trees".
Be sure to show your parents the date for your independent reading project and presentation!
Social Studies: Chapter 1 test on Thursday, Oct. 11th.
October 2nd, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 18. Finish essays on "The Time I Helped Someone," if you haven't already.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 18. Finish "My Ancestors" outlines. Read pages 50-55 of "Sees Behind Trees".
Religion: Remember, your quiz on the Apostles Creed is this Thursday!
October 1st, 2012
Please note: There is still a book log due the week of Columbus Day. Please turn it in that Tuesday, when we return.
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 17. This Friday's quiz is on Lessons 17-20.
Finish page 10 of English Workbook Plus, "An Advertisement," if you didn't do so in class.
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 17. This Friday's quiz is on Lessons 17-20.
Unit 1 Word Wisdom test on Friday, 10/5.
Religion: Quiz on Apostles Creed this Thursday, 104.
Fifth graders: Please bring in a muffin tin (only if you already have one, and your grownups approve!), as well as 50 cents, by Friday.
September 27th, 2012
Grade 4:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 16. Be sure to study for tomorrow's quiz!
Grade 5:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 16. Be sure to study for tomorrow's quiz!
September 26th, 2012
Grade 4:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 15
Social Studies: Read pages 19-23 and answer "Reading Check" questions in notebook.
Grade 5:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 15
Students may find the following website useful for looking up their ancestors' immigration information: http://www.ellisisland.org/search/passSearch.asp
Special thanks to Larry and his mom for pointing out this great resource!
September 25th, 2012
Grade 4:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 14. Study your new gremlins, "Capitalization" and "Punctuation".
Social Studies: Longitude and latitude worksheet
Grade 5:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 14. Finish your ancestry outlines in your notebook.
September 24th, 2012
Remember: There is a dress down day tomorrow!
Grade 4:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 13. Friday's quiz will be on Lessons 13-16.
Social Studies: Write a letter to a friend, inviting him or her to New Jersey. Include reasons why NJ is an interesting state to visit. Be sure to list at least three facts about NJ that you learned from this chapter. *To be handed in.* Students have notes on letter format in their Social Studies notebooks and were given looseleaf to help complete this assignment.
Grade 5:
LA: Simple Solutions, Lesson 13. Friday's quiz will be on Lessons 13-16.
September 21st, 2012
Remember to turn in your book logs on Monday! As discussed, copies may be printed from this page.
Be sure to refer to your handouts regarding the Independent Reading Program for any clarification.
Students in Grades 4 and 5 met their first gremlin today: Proper Heading.
September 20th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts:
Simple Solutions, Lesson 12
Be sure to study Lessons 9-12 for tomorrow's quiz!
Grade 5:
Language Arts:
Simple Solutions, Lesson 12
Be sure to study Lessons 9-12 for tomorrow's quiz!
Religion: Chapt. 1 open-book test on Monday, 9/24/12.
September 19th, 2012
Grade 4:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 11
Grade 5:
Language Arts: Simple Solutions, Lesson 11
Have D.A.R.E. permission slip signed and returned by Friday.