Friday, February 28, 2020

New spelling words: Irregular Verbs

1. wolves 
2. knives  
3. feet  
4. men  
5. children 
 6. women  
7. sheep  
8. heroes  
9. scarves  
10. mice  
11. geese  
12. cuffs  
13. elves  
14. banjos  
15. halves  
16. loaves 
 17. beliefs  
18. tomatoes  
19. potatoes 
 20. tornadoes

The pre-test will be Wednesday, and the test will be next Friday. 

Homework

Weekly IXL

March Madness Round 2:  Character
(Everyone must write a summary about one character in the book. Only the winning books from round one will be presented on Friday. In addition to the summary, you may also create a video, poster, presentation, or bring in a costume to wear during the presentation. Have fun!

March RQ starts Monday!

Monday is also CRAZY SOCK day! You must still wear your uniform and uniform shoes.

March Madness!

WOW! Was I ever amazed and impressed by the work and effort that went into the book summaries, videos, posters, and presentations. So proud! 
















March Madness Winners

The winning books moving on to round two:



Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Homework

Math - fraction HO and p. 393 2, 4, and 6
Feb. RQ due Friday
March Madness - due Friday (don't forget to write a summary of your book and bring in your book report-in-a-bag. The video, poster, etc. are optional.


UPDATE: the Science test has been moved to Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Homework

Math - fraction HO
Grammar - test

RQ
Food donation
March Madness

Learning about Ghana (Africa)

This year Memphis in May is honoring Ghana. We explored a little bit about Ghana through the MIM Cargo Crate.








Happy Fat Tuesday!

Name in a Snowflake

Students created a unique snowflake using their name or initials. We also discussed symmetry, the science of snowflakes, and the water cycle.








Monday, February 24, 2020

Homework

March Madness - your first assignment is due on Friday. You have to write a summary of your book and complete the book report-in-a-bag -- please use the bag and index card that I provided.
If you make a video, it only has to be a couple of minutes. Have fun with this assignment!!

Get the permission slip for book project signed, even if you aren't purchasing a book.

Math - Fraction HO and IXL (Time) T.2, T.3, and T.5 (work for 5 minutes)*

*This IXL assignment doesn’t count toward your weekly IXL. This is only practice since we still have so many students who can’t tell time on an analog clock. Practice estimating time using half and quarter as well.



Tentative Test Schedule

Week of February 24th 

Tuesday - spelling pre-test
Wednesday - Grammar test (prepositions)
Thursday - Science, Chapter 5
Friday - Spelling and Religion, Chapter 14

IXL: Feb. 24th

Due on Monday, March 2

 Math: 15 minutes 

W. Understand fractions 

Sections 5 - 10 


LA: 15 minutes
QQ. Conjunctions

1 Identify coordinating conjunction


2 Identify subordinating conjunctions

Saturday, February 22, 2020

I hope you’re enjoying the day. Bubba Jones wanted a belly rub, and Abby was content taking a nap on the couch. My little pond has been covered with ice lately; however, I was happy to see five baby fish when the ice melted.



Friday, February 21, 2020

Homework

Weekly IXL

February RQ is due Friday.

March Madness -- choose your novel. Make sure it is a novel that you've already read. If you have it at home, please bring it in. Information about March Madness is in your Take Home folder. Please share it with your parents. The first assignment* is due Friday, Feb. 28th.

***** All assignments for March Madness are to be completed at home. We are not working on this during class. Only the presentations will take place in class. Remember, it's a grade.

Blended Learning

We had blended learning sessions today in the library that included Religion (Lent and Passover), Science (National Geographic for Kids, ecosystems), Math (Splash Math and See Saw, division and fractions), and Grammar (review of all the parts of speech we’ve learned since August). 

Thank you to Mrs. Tabor (Luke’s grandmother) for helping us. 





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