Day 43-Halloween Party

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we went to the computer lab. In the computer lab we learned how to manage our files. Then we came back and corrected our homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. We came back in at 10:45 and took a math test. After the math test we got caught up on our work. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. At 1:05 the bell rang and we came back and had our Halloween party. We watched movies, ate candy, cookies, chips, and cupcakes. Then at 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes


• Reading Record


• Word of the Day:
  Decipher-To make out the meaning of; to decode or convert to ordinary language

Day 42-Music

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up and went to music. In music we sang some songs and played a game on the active board. Then we came back up to our classroom and looked over our homework from last night. When we were done correcting them, we passed them forward and went out to recess. At 10:45 we came in from recess and ate our snacks. While eating our snacks, we did math. In math we worked on figuring out an algorithm for multiplying fractions. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. Then at 1:05 the bell rang and we came back in to do science. In science we corrected our rock observations. After science we did social studies. In social studies we finished up our previews and we read out of our books. Then we went into Ninja Time and got caught up on our work. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Bits and Pieces 2 p.40#21-33
• Bonus#34-35
• Finish Comic Book
• Word of the Day:
  Corporeal-Having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body

Day 41-Quick Day

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. After math we went to library. In library we read our books for the review online. After library at 10:30 we went out to recess. At 10:45 we came back and did math. In math we worked on multiplying fractions. Then after math at 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. At 1:05 we came back from lunch recess and worked on our “The Passage to Freedom” questions. After literacy we did the preview for social studies. Then at 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Bits and Pieces 2 p.40 #18-20, 46-47
• Bonus# 16-17
• Finish comic book and questions
• Word of the Day:
  Prodigious-Impressively great in size, force or extent. Enormous

Day 40-Rock Types

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. We had a substitute, Mr. Jones. Then at 9:04 we went to P.E. At P.E. we got our helmets adjusted and went out to ride our bikes. Outside the stations were rock dodge, car scan, snail race, and figure eight. Then at 9:45 we went back in t the gym and put our bikes and helmets away. After P.E. we came back and looked over our homework from last night. Then at 10:30 we went out to recess. At 10:45 the bell rang and we came back in to eat our snacks. Then we did math. In math we worked on multiplying fractions and drawing models for it. After math we did science. In science we worked on finishing the rock observations and looking up the rock types and names in our science books. Then at 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. At 1:05 the bell rang and we came back in from lunch recess and we read a story called”The Passage to Freedom” from our reading books. After reading the story we answered questions about the story on a piece of notebook paper. After literacy we did social studies. In social studies we watched the “Walking with Cavemen” video. After social studies we went into Ninja Time and got caught up on our work. Then at 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Bits and Pieces 2 p.40#11-14, 40-45
• Bonus#15, 48
• Word of the Day:
  Inadvertent-not focusing the mind on a matter; unintentional
  

Day 39-Rock Observations

We came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we went to P.E. In P.E. since it was pouring outside, we stayed inside and evaluated each other on our bikes. Then we came back and did calendar math. After calendar math we did math. We worked on multiplying fractions. Then at 10:30 we went out to recess. At 10:45 we came back in and kept on working on our math problems in pairs. Then after math we did science. In science we looked at rocks and wrote down observations about them. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. We came back at 1:05 from lunch recess and we worked on our social studies comic books. Then we watched the “Walking With Cavemen” video. After watching the video we went into Ninja Time and got caught up on our work. Then at 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Bits and Pieces2 p.40#6-8,10,38,39
• Bonus#9
• Word of the Day:
  Dilapidated-fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse

Day 38-Walking with Caveman

We came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then at 9:04 we went to the computer lab. In the computer lab we worked on our Bridge to Terabithia essays. Then we came back and corrected our homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back and did math. In math we learned how to multiply fractions and worked on problems with our partners. Then after math we did science. In science we looked over our questions from “The Fossil Primer”. After science at 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we looked over our “Courage in the News” questions. Then we also looked over our science video questions. After looked over all the questions, we started watching “Walking With Caveman”. Then we went into ninja time and worked on our comic books. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30minutes
• Reading Record
• List ”My Big Issues”
• Word of the Day:
  Delinquent-a person who fails to do what the law requires

Day 37-Science Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. We had a substitute teacher whose name was Ms. Ackerman. At 9:04 we went to music. In music we started watching the Handel video. After started music we came back and started correcting our homework from last night. Then at 10:30 we went out to recess. At 10:45 we came back in from recess and ate our snacks while continuing to correct our homework. After correcting our homework, we worked on a math sheet with partners of our choice. Then we watched a science video about rocks. After watching the video, we started answering questions on the video. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After recess we came back at 1:05 and did literacy. In literacy we read about a boy saving people’s lives on a school bus and worked on some questions about the story. After literacy we did social studies. In social studies we took an assessment on the last chapter we studied. Then after social studies we went into Ninja Time. Then at 3:25 we packed up, did our jobs, and went home at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30minutes
• Reading Record
• Finish Additional Practice 2pages
• Courage in the News Questions
• Finish Science Video Questions
• Word of the Day:
  Crevice-a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. We did calendar math and went to library at 9:45. In library we checked out books and read. When we came back it was 10:30 and we went to recess. We came back at 10:45 and started to correct our homework. When we were done correcting we passed up our work and Mr. Steele showed us a rubric of getting a score of 3s and 4s. After the rubric we started science. In science we worked on finishing the question from the article “A Fossil Primer”. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess and when we came back at 1:05 we had steps to respect. In steps to respect we watched a video on how cyber bullying could damage your life. When we were done at 2:00 we packed up and went home.

Homework:

• Read 30 minutes
• AP Sheet pg. 1&2
• Word of the Day:
  Assimilate- To take to the mind and completely understand

Day 35-Science Reading

Today we came in at 9:00 and went to P.E. During P.E. we started the bike unit and we went outside to ride the bikes. Some of the stations we had was snail race, scanning. At 9:45 we came back into the gym to put our bikes and helmets away. Then we came back up and did calendar math. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. We came back at 10:45 and took a check-up test on Bits and Pieces 2. After everyone finished the test, we went to lunch and recess. We came back from lunch recess and we did a little bit of science. In science we read an article called “A Fossil Primer” and answered some questions about it in our science notebooks. Then we discussed the questions together. After science we did social studies. In social studies we continued working on our Neolithic comic books. After social studies we went into Ninja Time. We got caught up on our simile art, name art, and our Bridge to Terabithia essays. After Ninja Time at 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Bits and Pieces 2 p.24#14-18, 41-44
• Bonus#39,40,49
• Word of the Day
  Antagonism- Actively expressed opposition or hostility

Day 34-Comic Book

Today we came in at 9:00 and went to music. We had a substitute teacher for music. We worked on word searches and scavenger hunts. After music we came back and did calendar math and word of the day. After calendar math we took an active vote test. Then we went out to recess at 10:30. We came back and continued the test. After finishing the test, we did math. In math we made a notes section in our notebooks and learned some algorithms. Then we worked on math problems involving adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. After math we went to lunch and recess. We came back at 1:05 from lunch recess and worked on our Index-Fossil Correlation sheet. After working on the correlation sheet ,we discussed them. At 1:45 we did social studies. In social studies we read from our book and worked on our reading notes. Then we started to work on our comic books. After social studies we went into Ninja Time. We worked on name art, simile art and our essays.Then at 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Bits and Pieces 2 p.24#19-25,46-47
• Bonus#26,27,45
• Name Art
• Word of the Day:
  Agriculture-the business of farming
  Antagonism- ?

Day 33-Before the Dinosaurs

Today we came in and found a slip of paper on our desks. The slips were for some of us that signed up for direct deposit. Then at 9:04 we went to the computer lab. In the computer lab we learned about hotkeys and how to format our essays. Then we came back and started math. We went to recess at 10:30 and came back at 10:45. Then we continued math working on math problems about adding and subtracting fractions in our math groups. After math we started watching a science video about before the dinosaurs. We went to lunch and recess. At 1:05 we came back and finished the video we were watching. After we were done watching the movie, we wrote down questions we had, things we learned, and evaluated the video. Then we went into ninja time. We worked on our simile art, name art, propaganda ads. Then at 2:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30minutes


• Reading Record


• Word of the Day

Day 32-Science

Today we came in at 9:00 and went to music. In music we finished the Bach video. We came back and did calendar math. Then we corrected our homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. We came back and did math. In math we practiced adding and subtracting fractions. After math we finished up the science video from yesterday. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. We came back at 1:05 and did science again. In science we talked about index fossils. After science we did social studies. In social studies we started reading about early humans being from hunters to farmers. After social studies we went into Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. Then at 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Word of the Day
• Bits and Pieces 2p.24#4,6-12,30-35
• Bonus#38,48

Day 31-Library

We came in at 9:00 and corrected our homework from last night. Then at 9:40 we went to library. In library we had a substitute teacher. After library at 10:30 we went out to recess. We came back from recess and did math. After the math lesson we worked on problems with our groups. Then at 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. We came back at 1:05 and we did science. In science we guessed where the place was with evidence of fossils and stone description. After science we Then at 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework

• Read 30minutes
• Reading Record
• Word of the day
• Bits and Pieces 2 p.24 # 1-2 & 28-29

Day 30-Bike Video

On Tuesday morning we came in and did word of the day. After that we did calendar math. Then our PE teacher came up to our classroom at 9:05 and watched a video about bike safety and how to fit a bike helmet. After watching the video we went down to the gym and played color tag for a little bit. We came back from P.E. and corrected a little bit of our homework from yesterday. Then we continued the math lesson from yesterday. After doing a little bit of the new lesson we worked on estimating problems with partners of our choice. Then we did science. In science we watched a five-second video and talked about fossils. After science we went to lunch and recess at 12:10. We came back in at 1:05 and we continued working on our compare and contrast essays. Then at 2:15 we did social studies. In social studies we finished up our cartoons for the preview and got started on a new chapter about the humans turning from hunters to farmers. After social studies we went into Ninja Time. Then we packed up at 2:25 and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Word of the Day
• Bits and Pieces 2 p.10#28-30,37-40,27
• Bonus#36,41,42

Day 29-Bits and Pieces 2

We came in at 9:00 and went to P.E. During P.E. we went outside and played four square, Wall-ball, and tetherball. Then we came back and looked at our test from last week. At 10:30 we went out to recess. We came back at 10:45, got our Bits and Pieces 2 books and played a game in groups. But at 12:10, we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess we came back and continued working on our compare and contrast essays about Bridge to Terabithia. Then we watched a video in science. We went into Ninja Time and got caught up with our work. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Word of the Day
• Bits and Pieces 2 p.10 #1-15,19-22,31-33,35
• Bonus #16-18,34

Day 28-Bridge to Terabithia

We came in at 9:00 and went to the computer lab. At the computer lab we observed stream tables. Then we came back and did a review on Bits and Pieces1 and calendar math. At 10 :30 we went out to recess. We came back at 10:45, ate our snacks, and took our summative assessment for Bits and Pieces 1.After the summative assessment we went to lunch. We came back at 1:05 and transformed and started watching the movie of Bridge to Terabithia. Then we went into Ninja Time. We packed up at 3:25 and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Word of the Day

Day 27-Wrap up

We came in at 9:00 and went to music. During music class we watched a little bit of the movie about Bach. Then we came back and corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. We came back at 10:45 and worked on math problems in our notebooks. Then we did a quiz about sand. We listened to Mr. Steele tell us the answers later. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. We came back from lunch recess at 1:05 and wrapped up section two of the social studies book and workbook. After doing the Wrap-up we did a quiz about the chapter using our activotes. Then we went into Ninja Time. During Ninja Time we got caught up with our work. Then at 2:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes


• Reading Record


• Word of the Day


• Bits and Pieces 1 p.61 #22-25, 33


• Bonus #40-44

Day 26- Steps to Respect

Today we came in at 9:00 and went to computer lab. At the computer lab we learned how to use our e-mail. Then we stayed in the computer lab for library. During library we looked at all the research databases on the internet. After looking at the databases we checked out some books to read. Then we came back and went out to recess at 10:30. After recess we came back and went to the art and science room to get our pictures taken. After getting our pictures taken we did a little bit of math in pairs of our choice. Then we went to lunch and recess. At 1:05 we came back and had Steps to Respect with Ms.Illingworth. Then at 2:00 we went home.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Word of the Day
• Bits and Pieces 1 p.61 #7 -21
• Bonus #34-39

Day 25-Simile Art

Today we came at 9:00 and went to P.E. At P.E. we learned how to play a game called four square. After P.E. we came back and did our calendar math. Then we looked at our homework from last night. At 10:30 we went to recess. After we came back from recess we continued looking over our homework using our activotes. Then we worked on math comparing percents. After doing math problems we worked on sand questions in science. Then we talked about our answers. At 12 :10 we went to lunch and recess. After we came back from lunch recess at 1:05 we read the last chapter from Bridge to Terabithia and finished up the book. After we read the chapter we answered the chapter questions we started working on our simile art project. Then we did social studies. After social studies we went into Ninja Time. During Ninja Time we worked on our name art, propaganda ads, and continued our simile art project. Then at 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Word of the Day
• Bits and Pieces 1 p.61 #3-6,32
• No Bonus
• Science Question #5
• Bring Picture money
• Picture Day Tomorrow!

Day 24- Computer Lab

Today we came in at 9:00 and went to music. In music we sang the U.S. air force song and started our composer books. Then we came back and did our calendar math. At 10 :30 we went out to recess. We came back at 10:45 and we looked over our math homework from last Thursday. Then we talked about percents. After the lesson, we worked on math problems in our pairs. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. We came back from lunch recess at 1:05 and we read a chapter from Bridge to Terabithia. Then we answered four questions about the chapter. After discussing the questions, we went into social studies. At 2:20 we went to the computer lab and did science there. We had a little bit of Ninja Time then at 2:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30. ,

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• Word of the Day
• Bits and Pieces 1 p.61 #1,2,26 -31
• No Bonus
• Bridge to Terabithia slip

Day 22 -Theater in the Round

We came in at 9:00 and then went to music. At music we sang the U.S. Air force song and the Star Spangled Banner. Then we came back and set up our calendar math notebooks for October. Then at 10:30 we went out to recess. At 10 :45 we came back and worked on a math sheet with our groups of choice. We worked on math until 12:10 and went to lunch and recess. We came back from lunch recess and then Mr. Steele told us about direct deposit to our bank account. Then we read a chapter from Bridge to Terabithia then answered questions. Then we did a self life skill assessment. After Mr. Steele collected our papers, we transformed into Theater in the Round. Then we watched people act. Then we read section 2.6&2.7 from our social studies book. We answered questions in our workbook. Then we went into ninja time. We finished our math from earlier, our propaganda ads, and our name art. Then at 3:25 we packed up and went home. No school tomorrow.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes


• Reading Record


• Word of the day


• Bits and Pieces1 Skill Sheet


• Finish Practice Counts


• Boomerang


• Lifeskills