December 19

The 5  - 8 Concert is tomorrow night,  Tuesday, December 20 at 6:00. Students should arrive at school no later than 5:40. 


Homework: Unit 15 ~ First page if not completed in class.

Reading: Read for 1/2 hour; Summary of chapter if you have not completed the editing or revising. 

Science How Is Motion Measured?

Videos to Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkwRpxe8L2o

Bill Nye The Science Guy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYVAEWRVFio

http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/force_and_motion/archive.cfm

December 14

Reading: finish reading summary for chapter 2 or 3~ Which ever one you choose to do.

Spelling: Unit 14 ~ Second page

Read for 1/2 hour (Independent Reading)

Math: worksheet

December 14

Winter Concert is December 20 AT 6:00!

Homework

Spelling Unit 14 ~ Second Page

READING: READ FOR 1/2 HOUR

December 7

Reading: Read for 1/2 hour

Spelling: Unit 13 ~ Third page if you didn't finish!!

No Math homework

December 5

Reading: Redo reading questions if you did not put them in complete sentences.
Read for 1/2 hour independent reading book


Spelling: Unit 13 - First page

Math: Worksheet

December 1

Homework:
Spelling Quiz - Unit 12 Page 85 Review words

Reading: Read for 1/2 hour

Math: Long division worksheet

November 29

Homework:
Spelling Unit 12 Page 84

Reading: Make sure your reading questions are in complete sentences.

Science: Your slide show should be done!  We started presenting today!

Math: Worksheet

Nov. 28

Homework:
Reading: Reading Questions for Chapter 1 in Phantom Tollbooth
Choose 2  more vocabulary from Chapter 1 and put into triple entry journal

Spelling: Unit 12 First page

Math: Math Worksheet 4 Questions

Ready for Jeopardy?

Chemistry & Physical Changes  Jeopardy

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/physical-and-chemical-properties-and-changes

Quia!!
https://www.quia.com/quiz/303980.html?AP_rand=1012852955

Is it a Physical or Chemical Change?
http://home.utah.edu/~u0577548/Comparing%20Chemical%20and%20Physical%20Changes/comparing_activity.htm

Physical Changes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZGULLWEy1c

November 8

Students will be presenting at the Veteran's Day Assembly on November 10 at 9:00.  I hope you all can make it!

They should practice what they are going to say in front of someone at home. 

Homework: 
Spelling - Unit 10 second page

Reading: Students should be working on their independent reading goals. The semester ends November 18th. 

Math: Worksheet

NOVEMBER 7

The Veterans' Day Assembly is this Thursday, November 10th at 9:00 am. Fifth grade will be sharing information about a person, who they may be related to, who has served in the military. Students need to practice what they will be saying to the audience. 

Science: Study for quiz on Wednesday B14 - B32 ~  Study vocabulary words the difference between a physical and chemical change.

Spelling: Unit 10 First page

Reading: Work on meeting reading goal for November 18

November 3

Reading Goals are due November 18th. Remember to conference on Friday over books you have read.

Spelling: Study those spelling words for quiz on Friday!

Fill out Veteran's information on the index card

Reading: Chapter grid ~ Draw major events in the section you are reading. Remember to write a sentence or two explaining your picture!

Science: Finish questions from B28 - B31

October 31 Happy Halloween!

No homework besides reading from your independent reading book, and the first page of spelling Unit 9. Most have the page done!

Theme of a Poem

Casey at the Bat

https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/9022-determine-the-theme-of-a-poem


https://learnzillion.com/resources/55142

Physical or Chemical Change

What really happens with a chemical reaction?
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/react_intro.html


Check out Study JamVideo by Scholastic
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/changes-of-matter.htm

Video on Physical and Chemical Changes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X328AWaJXvI

More information on Physical and Chemical Changes
Let's look at pictures to help us
http://www.ric.edu/faculty/ptiskus/chemical/

http://www.mcwdn.org/chemist/pcchange.html

Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/7889232/chemistry-compound-mixture-physical-chemical-change-flash-cards/

More information on Physical and Chemical Changes
http://www.mcwdn.org/chemist/pcchange.html

Let's Experiment
https://owlcation.com/stem/hands-on-experiments-to-learn-about-chemistry


States of Matter - Brain Pop
https://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/statesofmatter/

October 27

Reading: Read assigned pages your group decided on.  Literary Reaction paper - What are three major events in this section? What is your reaction to that event?

Spelling: Spelling Quiz tomorrow

Writing/Reading:  Theme paper is due tomorrow!

October 26

Reading: Finish reading section from Tuesday if you did not get it done. Don't forget your role sheet.

Writing/Reading: Continue to work on Theme essay.  What is a theme in My Side of the Mountain and how is it portrayed in the story?

I have shared the rubric in Google Docs.

Spelling: Unit 8 Third Page

Math: math worksheet

October 25

DON'T Forget about independent reading! The first trimester ends November 18th! KEEP READING!!

Reading: Finish reading section in My Side of the Mountain ~ ROLE SHEET

Spelling: Unit 8 Second Page

Writing: Finish editing Summary

October 24

Picture Day is this Wednesday, October 26th! 

Reading: Finish Reading section and do role sheet over that section

Writing: Work on summary from My Side of the Mountain

Spelling: Unit 8 First page

Math: Worksheet

October 18

Don't forget the field trip tomorrow to the Emera Astronomy Center at the University of Maine!  You will need a bag lunch, drink, and jacket.

Homework: Finish reading section in My Side of The Mountain and do role sheet

Spelling: Unit 7 ~ Second Page

Math: math worksheet

Let's Practice those Editing Skills

Practice where we should put commas!

http://www.timeforkids.com/homework-helper/grammar-wizard/punctuation-practice


How about Practice editing dialogue?
https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-4/punctuating-dialogue

Scientific Method - Review

https://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/

What is a chemical change?
https://owlcation.com/stem/hands-on-experiments-to-learn-about-chemistry

October 12

Reading: Read section your group decided to read. You also need to do your role sheet over that section.

Spelling: Unit 6 - Second page

Writing: Work on adding personification or showing not telling sections in your narrative! Final draft due Friday!

Science: Quiz over all that you learned about the planets. It will be a quick write as to what you have learned about the planets so far this year!

October 11

Write 10 sentences in your writer's notebook using the prepositional phrases from the link below.

http://writingfix.com/right_brain/Story_Starting_Prepositional_Phrases1.htm

What about those MOONS!

http://www.sciencechannel.com/video-topics/space-videos/space-school-moon/

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/smash-hit-comet-mission-comes-end

October 3

Reading: Finish reading pages in My Side of the Mountain and do role sheet.

Spelling: Unit 5 - First page

Narrative: Work on narrative; You should be on the second and third paragraph; Some students may need to add thoughts and feelings, dialogue, and/or sensory imagery.

Math: Worksheet

September 28

Mrs. Sprague's class will need to finish the reading assignment and do the role sheet over the section your group is reading. Most groups are reading pages 61 - 68. (Role sheets are: vocabulary enricher, questioner, literary luminary - pick out 3 passages that are important in the story, and/or illustrator)

Writing:
Mrs. West's class needs to write their first paragraph of a narrative. Make sure to use the graphic organizer to help you and the three different ways you could begin your story.


Reading: Both Groups are to Read the section your group decided on and do the role sheet you have been assigned. Make sure you are ready for reading group because it affects the whole group discussion.

Spelling: Unit 4 Third page

September 27

Reading: Finish reading section your group is supposed to be reading; and role sheet

Spelling: Unit 4 Second page

Science: Slide Show - Many students have presented; If you are not done you should be putting last minute touches so you are ready for tomorrow!!

September 26

We are taking the NWEA reading test tomorrow so make sure to get a good nights sleep.  This is only for Mrs. Sprague's homeroom class.

Homework:
Reading - Read your assigned pages and fill out role sheet that is looking at the main ideas in the chapter.  Think about what is important to the main character. (relationships he is making, progress in making it his home, etc.)  Try to develop questions that get at the heart of the story if you are the questioner.

Spelling: First page of Unit 4.

September 21

Students will be doing the NWEA testing for reading tomorrow! I hope they get a good night sleep tonight!

Homework: Reading - Read assigned pages your group decided on. Everyone has a role sheet to be completed over the pages read.

Read for 1/2 hour for independent reading

Science: Continue to research about planet and adding notes in science notebook~  Continue slide show

Spelling: Unit 3 ~  Third page

Math: Math worksheet

September 20

Reading:  Read section your group decided on and do Role sheet that you have been assigned
(roles are literary luminary, vocabulary enricher, illustrator, Questioner)
Some groups are reading pages  41 - 50
Kamdyn's group - read 28 - 35
Bryce's group - Read 35 - 40
Read for 1/2 hour from independent reading book

Science: Continue to research and take notes- Work on slide show - we will start presentations on Friday

Math: Worksheet

September 19

Reading: Finish reading 35 - 40; and do role sheet; YOU WILL NEED TO BE READY for Reading groups
Read for 1/2 hour

Science: Research and take notes on Planet - Work on slide show if you have all your notes

Spelling: Unit 3 - First page

Science How does the moon affect earth?

Brainpop  http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/dl/free/0078741831/160350/00076708.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYQ54bSrtGI


http://nationalgeographic.org/media/earths-tides/

September 15

It was so great to see so many parents last night at Open House!

Homework: Spelling - Unit 2 - Study Words and 3rd page

Science: Study vocabulary words in asteroid, meteor elliptical, meteoriod, AU (astronomical units)  

You also need to know where the planets are in relation to the sun!  Use the blog, notebook - the model you made, or book!

Reading: Finish reading pages from your section (Either 25-28 or 28 - 35) Finish role sheet which will be collected tomorrow. 

 

September 14

We hope to see everyone at Open House! It is from 5 - 7!

ELA: Reading for 1/2 hour

Spelling: Second page of Unit 2

Science: Use blog to study where the planets are in relation to the sun
Use notebook or book to study vocabualry words

September 13

Don't forget about Open House tomorrow from 5 to 7.   We hope to see you all there!

Homework:
5S & 5W
Language Arts
Read for 1/2 hour
 Only 5W ~ Add to Writer's Notebook - listing First times - For tomorrow think of last times, and times when you realized something important

Science: Continue to research about planet - should have 1/2 page of notes.

September 12 Homework

ELA: Read for 1/2 hour work towards independent reading goal

5W - add to writer's notebook - add people who are important to you & list small moment stories under his/her name

Science: Show parents the blog/ watch video to study for planet quiz or study science notebook

Solar System

How do I remember the planets? Try this mnemonic device!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKKzIoJgMSQ

Let's Try Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/40564855/planets-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/44726348/planets-flash-cards/

For Fun Test your knowledge of the Solar System!
http://www.space.com/12514-quiz-solar-system.html

Why is Pluto no longer a Planet?
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33462184

Article Taking Flight http://magazines.scholastic.com/kids-press/news/2016/04/Taking-Flight

Solar System

How do I remember the planets? Try this mnemonic device!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKKzIoJgMSQ

How fast can you name the planets in order? Try this link out!
http://www.sporcle.com/games/tags/planet

Let's Try Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/40564855/planets-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/44726348/planets-flash-cards/

For Fun Test your knowledge of the Solar System!
http://www.space.com/12514-quiz-solar-system.html

Why is Pluto no longer a Planet?
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33462184

Article Taking Flight http://magazines.scholastic.com/kids-press/news/2016/04/Taking-Flight

Welcome Back To School

Welcome Back! I am so excited to be your child's classroom teacher! I hope this blog will be another way to let students and parents know what is going on in fifth grade. 

Upcoming Events 
Open House is September 14! Hope to see you all then!
No School on September 5 which is Labor Day or  October 10 which is Columbus Day.

In Science we will start out by learning about the solar system. It will be out of this world!
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system/

In ELA, you will be learning about a boy who goes out on an amazing adventure! We will also continue to grow as  writers!

Illuminations + Finding the Volume & Surface Area

https://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=4095

Practice Figurative language

https://quizlet.com/3962217/figurative-language-definitionsexamplespictures-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/12542109/figurative-language-review-flash-cards/

Looks Try Out Symmetry

https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/symmetry.html

Pick a lesson
http://www.adaptedmind.com/gradelist.php?grade=4

Science Experiments

http://www.education.com/science-fair/?page=2

http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/projects/

http://www.cool-science-projects.com/Middle-School-Science-Projects.html

http://www.scienceprofonline.com/home-school-science-biology-curriculum-experiments-activities.html

May 5

What are Genes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-62QPX8TXJg

How do we get out traits?
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/inheritance/activities/

http://www.sciencekidsathome.com/science_topics/genetics-a.html


http://education.sdsc.edu/download/enrich/mendelian_traits.pdf

http://www.scienceprofonline.com/genetics/ten-human-genetic-traits-simple-inheritance.html

April 28

Practice finding the Area of a Triangle
http://www.aaamath.com/B/g58_arx5.htm

http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol1/area_triangle.html

Summary of 1765 Stamp Act

https://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm

Finding the Area & Perimeter

http://mathlessons.about.com/od/fourthgradelessons/a/Lesson-Plan-Area-And-Perimeter.htm

Science Articles

http://tweentribune.com/category/junior/

http://tweentribune.com/level/600/690/

comparing fractions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTCGuAdbQKE

Let's Work with Cells

Quizlet Practice
https://quizlet.com/57007/cell-parts-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/63799552/7-cell-parts-and-4th-grade-flash-cards/

Check this out 4th Graders!
This is a great link of what the organelles do! Great pictures too!
http://www.biologyjunction.com/cell_functions.htm

Plant Cell
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/lmexer1a.htm

Animal Cell
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/lmexer1a.htm#animal

Comparing the two cells
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/lmexer1a.htm


http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/plantcell.html

Practicing Equivalent Fractions

How about a game? The link is below!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_equivalent1.htm

How about one a little harder?
http://illuminations.nctm.org/activity.aspx?id=3510

Another link
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/equivalent_fractions_shoot.htm

March 15

What are some ways to write an introduction to nonfiction? Click on the link below to find out!

http://mrkunz.blogspot.com/2007/02/nonfiction-introduction-examples.html 

March 2

Reading: Work on researching Revolutionary War Topic and taking notes. - Remember to think about sub headings you would want for your nonfiction writing.

Study Root Words - hydro - water, chrono - time, phobia - abnormal fear, voc - voice, anti - against, graph - write - Be ready to use the root word with an example in a sentence.

Math: At least one page in 7.2 - Fractions - Remember in the reference book fractions are on page 52

Spelling: Unit 23 - 3rd page

We are looking for fact finding winners. Today winners were Jacob M. & Cydney H.

February 29

Reading: Scholastic News  - Questions - One President, Many Jobs

Read 1/2 hour

Work on myth if not done

Math: First page of Unit 7

Spelling: Unit 23 First Page

Video for long division

Daddy - Divide
Mom - multiply
Sister - Subtract
Brother - Bring Down
Repeat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uZiqk_ZdcA

Homework - February 23

Math: Work on pages in Unit 6 - There will be an assessment on Thursday or Friday depending on how far we get tomorrow.

Reading/Writing: Work on second paragraph of myth summary
What are character traits of the god or goddess

Read for 1/2 hour

Spelling: Unit 22 - Second page

Don't forget on Thursday there will be a Reading Night from 5:00 - 6:30 -  Pizza will be served!
A lot of fun activities planned around reading!! Hope you all can make it!

American Revolution Links

Timeline
 http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle_timeline.html

What is light Energy?

Sound Energy
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/light.htm

Light Energy
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/sound.htm

Mythology

What are myths?
http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/what-are-myths.htm

Lessons
http://integratedblock.wikispaces.com/file/view/Greek_Mythology_Unit.pdf

Constellations
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/07/16/15-constellations-every-man-should-know/

Nights Sky
http://www.astroviewer.com/current-night-sky.php?lon=-0.1&lat=51.52&city=London&tz=WET

Video
http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology/videos/greek-gods

February 3

Reading: Read over the last 4 to 5 chapters in Tuck Everlasting and Belle Prater's Boy
Quiz tomorrow!

Spelling: Unit 20    (3rd page)

February 2

Math: Finish Journal page 153

Spelling: Unit 20 2nd page

Social Studies: Finish final draft of first post card

Read for 1/2 hour

January 27

Reading:  If you did not finish questions for Belle Prater's Boy chapters 18 & 19 you need to finish them. Most students are done.

Spelling: Finish 3rd page on Unit 19  - Study words for Friday!

Math: You should have all the pages down in Math journal up through 6 - 4.

Magnets

http://www.lovemyscience.com/cat_magnetic.html

Is the force of magnetism strong enough to travel through things?
http://www.lovemyscience.com/testingthepull.html

January 25

Reading: Read for 1/2 hour independent reading

Math: Study Link 6 - 3

Social Studies: Work on Post Cards

January 19th

Spelling: Page 121

Reading: Read for 1/2 hour to meet independent reading goal

Martin Luther King

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/honoring-king%E2%80%99s-dream/339021

January 14

Math: Finish Math Link 5 - 3
Study for math quiz over Unit 5 - Use Self assessment to know what type of problems will be on the quiz; You may also look over journal pages in that unit.

Reading: Continue to work on News Report for Belle Prater's Boy (chapter 15 & 16)
or Tuck Everlasting (Chapter 18 & 19)
Read for 1/2 hour to work on Independent Reading Goal

Spelling: Study spelling words

January 13

Reading: Make sure you have finished the reading for Belle Prater's Boy and Tuck Everlasting
BPB - Chapters 15 & 16
TE - Chapters 18 & 19
News Report - You should be on your 2nd paragraph of News Report. Use your Rubric or Example to help you.

Spelling: page 3

Math: Pages 114 - 115 (Any other pages in Unit 5) (or other pages not done until this point)

January 12

Science: Study for quiz tomorrow B64 - B72
Use links on blog as well (conductor, insulator, Parallel circuits, Series Circuit)

Math: Journal pages - any pages you don't not have done through unit 5.

Reading: Read 1/2 hour

Reading: Belle Prater's Boy - Read chapter 15 and fill in graphic organizer adding important detail that you will need to write a news report

Tuck Everlasting: Read chapters 18 & 19 graphic organizer with important details from the story to write a news report

Creating a Class Thesaurus

http://psolarz.weebly.com/mr-solarz-eportfolio/creating-a-character-traits-thesaurus

NWEA Practice

http://www.sowashco.org/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htm

Origins of Idioms

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769301.html

Making Parallel Circuits

What really happens?
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/elec_current.html

What is the difference between Parrallel Circuits and Series Circuits?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/energy_electricity_forces/electric_current_voltage/revision/4/ 
Check out the simulation!  Great for studying for the quiz!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/circuits_conductors.shtml

Let's watch a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2EuYqj_0Uk
4th Graders have made both Circuits. Check out the pictures below!
It was pretty cool to see the students make electricity happen! 

How Do Electric Circuits Work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnnpLaKsqGU

http://www.physics4kids.com/files/elec_current.html

January 6

Math: page 124 Journal Page - Lattice Multiplication

Spelling: Finish page 3 in Unit 16 if you did not finish

Reading: Reading Quiz tomorrow over last 6 chapters
Belle Prater's Boy- Finish reading chapters 13 & 14 Do chapter grid (3 squares for each chapter)
Tuck Everlasting - Finish reading chapters 16 & 17 Do chapter grid (3 squares for each chapter)

January 5

Reading: Belle Prater's Boy Finish reading chapters 11 & 12 and write down events in chapter grid.
Make sure you write one to two sentences explaining your drawing.

Tuck Everlasting: Finish chapters 13 - 15 Chapter Grid

Spelling: Second Page Unit 16

Math: Moby Max

Homework January 4

Reading:
Belle Prater's Boy  Read over chapters 8, 9 & 10
Tuck Everlasting - Read over chapters 11 & 12
Finish vocabulary in Triple Entry Journal - definitions

Spelling: put words in the right column (noun, verb, adjective)

Math: Journal page 118 Partial Products Method Use reference book page 18 if you need help

Discussion Questions Belle Prater's Boy

http://sjalisle.org/resource/battle-08-09/Belle_Praters_Boy.pdf

http://blog.heightslibrary.org/book-discussion-series-belle-praters-boy/

1950's
http://theliterarylink.com/belle_lessons.html

Social Studies

Blue Grass Music
Music Appalachia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRsjszrf8xA&list=PL7C924A91D47257E1

Dixie Land Jazz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsCuLY5-Vi4&list=PLlis6k_iH8CdHe6mC6VHd1Zl55OQ1NsGd

Cajun Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK9PG2RWHsg

Delta Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGqBmlZR3dc

https://www.pbs.org/theblues/roadtrip/deltahist.html

What is an Electric Current?

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlp2y9_bill-nye-static-electricity_tech

https://www.schooltube.com/video/8b494ff902d9123cba42/

Jamestown Virginia

http://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/a-short-history-of-jamestown.htm