Day 142 - Carnival

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:09 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we sat with our Mystery Class groups and we worked on our business letters, our top 10 book list, and figuring out the mystery location. At 10:00we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 142. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:40 we had a 5 minute break. At 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We took an assessment on unit 3. When we finished the test we read or worked on things we owed Mr. Steele. After math we did literacy. We wrote about both sides of an argument. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We got in our groups. First we read 3 chapters. Then we acted out how the great wall was built. After social studies we did science. We finished watching the science video we started yesterday. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Math AP page 68-70 (Ignore if going to the Carnival)
Word of the Day:
Cram – to put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled.

Day 141 - Science Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. First in music we learned about another composer. Then we wrote lyrics for don’t stop believing. At 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 141. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. After we passed our homework forward, we did math. In math we worked on 3.4 in our math spirals. After math we did science. First we finished our scientific method paper for the experiment we did yesterday. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did literacy. We shared our paragraphs about the facts we wrote. After literacy we did social studies. We talked a little bit about the Qin Emperor. After social studies we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. After Ninja Time we watched a science video about light. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• CS page 44 #23 – 25 , 39 – 40
• Word of the Day:
  Vault – jump across or leap over and obstacle.

Day 140 - Science Experiment

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 140. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 9:40 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we finished our business letters, made our top 10 book list, and researched our Mystery Class locations. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We worked on Coverings and Surroundings lesson 3.3 in our math spirals. After math we did literacy. In literacy we did persuasive writing. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• CS page 44 # 21 – 22 , 35 – 36
• Bonus # 37 – 38
• Word of the Day:
  Astonishment – Amazement or great surprise.

Day 138 - Daoism & Legalism

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we went to PE. In PE we did the time run. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 138. Then we did math. We worked on 3.1 in our math spirals. After math we talked about debates. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. First we simulated Daoism. Then we did Legalism where we got punished for bad behavior. After social studies we did Mystery Class. We graphed our data and got clues. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS page 44 # 1 – 6
Word of the Day:
Mutter – mumble, talk unclearly in a low voice.

Ideas for persuasive writing
• War
• Taxes
• Healthcare
• Hunger
• Nuclear Disarmament
• Oil and Energy
• Military
• Poverty
• Global Warming
• Genetic Manipulation
• Cloning
• Pollution
• Animal Protection
• Robotics
• Schools
• Crime

Day 137 - Confucianism

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to lab. In the lab we worked on our business letters. Then we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we corrected our math homework from last night. Then we worked on 1.3 in our math spirals. When we were done we talked about all the questions. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished Wrinkle in Time. Then we did social studies. We got in groups with an elder and we read chapter 21.3 from our books. After social studies we watched a science video.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Phoenix – a legendary bird said to burn up and emerge from the ash as a new bird

Day 136 - Dinosaur Ghosts

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we learned about Ravel. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 136. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. For recess we stayed in to catch up on our work. Then we did science. In science we looked for energy in a picture in our science notebooks. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did literacy. We worked on our Dinosaur packets. After literacy we did social studies. First we read chapter 21.1 as a class. Then we read a couple pages of Wrinkle in Time. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS page 10 # 7, 9 – 15, 28
Bonus # 8, 29, 30 , 39
Word of the Day:
Transfiguration – a striking change in appearance, character or circumstances.

Day 135 - Light

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math. At 9:20 we lined up in the order tallest to shortest and went to the music room to get our class picture taken. Then we went to library. In library we worked with the almanacs again. At 10:30 we came back and went out to recess. At 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We got our new books and worked on the first unit. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. We got in our groups and observed a flashlight, and a tea candle. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS Page 10 # 1 – 5
Bonus # 6
Word of the Day:
Gloom – a state of partial or total darkness