Friday, December 15, 2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Read Alouds
JustBooksReadAloud.com- Choose- By reading level!
MeeGenius
StorylineOnline
Professor Garfield
5th Grade Level
CLICK This! Take a AR Test here!
MeeGenius
StorylineOnline
Professor Garfield
5th Grade Level
CLICK This! Take a AR Test here!
Monday, December 4, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Who were Lewis and Clark?
Click the Link to learn more about Lewis and Clark!
Lewis and Clark Discoveries
How many answers can you find to these questions?
(answers on the website)
1.) The Erie Canal was a waterway designed to connect the Atlantic Ocean with the ___________ ____________.
2.)American officials were surprised that Napoleon Bonaparte, the leader of ___________, was willing to sell them the Louisiana Territory in 1803.
3.)American Explorers __________ ____ ___________ explored the land acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase.
4.)In 1838, the United States Government forced the ____________ nation to walk what came to be known as the Trail of Tears, a 1,000 mile forced march from Georgia to reservations in Oklahoma. 5.)An average family completed the Oregon Trail in about ______ months.
6.)Soda Springs, an important stop on the Oregon Trail, is home to the world's largest man-made _____________.
7.) On their way to Sutter's Fort on the California Trail, the _________ Party became stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and were forced to resort to cannibalism to survive the brutal winter. 8.)Sacramento, California, was the western terminus (end-point) of both the ___________ _________________ and the Transcontinental Railroad.
9.) Mormon travelers who settled in Utah formed their own state called _______________. The U.S. Government, however, denied their petition for statehood and instead created the Utah Territory.
10.) It was _____________ _______ who uttered the phrase "This is the right place, drive on," when his Mormon followers finally reached Utah in 1846.
How many answers can you find to these questions?
(answers on the website)
1.) The Erie Canal was a waterway designed to connect the Atlantic Ocean with the ___________ ____________.
2.)American officials were surprised that Napoleon Bonaparte, the leader of ___________, was willing to sell them the Louisiana Territory in 1803.
3.)American Explorers __________ ____ ___________ explored the land acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase.
4.)In 1838, the United States Government forced the ____________ nation to walk what came to be known as the Trail of Tears, a 1,000 mile forced march from Georgia to reservations in Oklahoma. 5.)An average family completed the Oregon Trail in about ______ months.
6.)Soda Springs, an important stop on the Oregon Trail, is home to the world's largest man-made _____________.
7.) On their way to Sutter's Fort on the California Trail, the _________ Party became stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and were forced to resort to cannibalism to survive the brutal winter. 8.)Sacramento, California, was the western terminus (end-point) of both the ___________ _________________ and the Transcontinental Railroad.
9.) Mormon travelers who settled in Utah formed their own state called _______________. The U.S. Government, however, denied their petition for statehood and instead created the Utah Territory.
10.) It was _____________ _______ who uttered the phrase "This is the right place, drive on," when his Mormon followers finally reached Utah in 1846.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Homework for 11-1-17
-You should have 5 paragraphs!
-Don't forget to indent.
-Don't forget periods.
2. Take pretest and vocab test on THINK CENTRAL.
3. Make sure Page 41 is done in Reader's Notebook.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Lessons 1-5 Vocabulary
Think Central- Lesson 4 Vocab
Check out the games for each lesson!
Flashcards, Match, Gravity, spell, etc...
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5 Quizlet
Lesson 5 Spelling City Vocabulary
Check out the games for each lesson!
Flashcards, Match, Gravity, spell, etc...
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5 Quizlet
Lesson 5 Spelling City Vocabulary
Monday, October 23, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Similes and Metaphors!!
Use these clips as reference to Similes and Metaphors!
The Bazillions! Similes and Metaphors
Similes and Metaphors in Songs
Similes and Metaphors in Songs 2
Can you find the Similes and Metaphors in Disney movies??
Cars-Ride
Hercules- Zero to Hero
Pocahontas- Colors of the Wind
Hercules- I Can Go the Distance
Lion King- The Circle of Life
The Little Mermaid- Under the Sea
Pocahontas- Just Around the River Bend
And just because it's great...
The Lion King- Rafiki's Wisdom
The Bazillions! Similes and Metaphors
Similes and Metaphors in Songs
Similes and Metaphors in Songs 2
Can you find the Similes and Metaphors in Disney movies??
Cars-Ride
Hercules- Zero to Hero
Pocahontas- Colors of the Wind
Hercules- I Can Go the Distance
Lion King- The Circle of Life
The Little Mermaid- Under the Sea
Pocahontas- Just Around the River Bend
And just because it's great...
The Lion King- Rafiki's Wisdom
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Stations for 10.10-10.13
Vocabulary Station:
Spelling City Vocab Games
Quizlet Vocab Games
Think Central:
Journeys- Vocabulary CONTEXT CARDS!
Journeys- Vocabulary Reader!
Comprehension Station:
Skill- Compare and Contrast
Strategy- Infer/Predict
Answer the following questions as you read "Off and Running."
-You do not have to write the questions.
Day 1:
1. Essential Question: Why is determination a good quality for a politician to have?
2. What can you infer about why the Author chose to name the main characters what he did?
page 86-97
3. What details does the author provide to show that Maita is nervous?
4. What can you tell about Rudy based on the way he speaks to Carlos and Jaime?
5. What is the IDIOM on page 87 and what does it mean?
6. What is another idiom could he have used in that same sentence?
page 88-89
7. What do most of the ideas in Miata's speech show about why she wants to run for office?
8. WRITE THIS: Miata's language is __formal/informal__ when she gives her speech.
9. Quote examples in the text that support your answer to number 8.
10. How do you know what the word "cochino" means?
11. How can you tell how Miata is feeling when she gives her speech?
12. What can you infer about how Miata and Rudy are different?
Day 2:
page 90-93
13. Why does Maita feel exhausted when she sits down?
14. Summarize the differences between Rudy and Maita's speeches.
15. COMPARE AND CONTRAST by using details from the text: How is the audience's reaction to Rudy different from it's reaction to Miata?
16.
Spelling City Vocab Games
Quizlet Vocab Games
Think Central:
Journeys- Vocabulary CONTEXT CARDS!
Journeys- Vocabulary Reader!
Comprehension Station:
Skill- Compare and Contrast
Strategy- Infer/Predict
Answer the following questions as you read "Off and Running."
-You do not have to write the questions.
Day 1:
1. Essential Question: Why is determination a good quality for a politician to have?
2. What can you infer about why the Author chose to name the main characters what he did?
page 86-97
3. What details does the author provide to show that Maita is nervous?
4. What can you tell about Rudy based on the way he speaks to Carlos and Jaime?
5. What is the IDIOM on page 87 and what does it mean?
6. What is another idiom could he have used in that same sentence?
page 88-89
7. What do most of the ideas in Miata's speech show about why she wants to run for office?
8. WRITE THIS: Miata's language is __formal/informal__ when she gives her speech.
9. Quote examples in the text that support your answer to number 8.
10. How do you know what the word "cochino" means?
11. How can you tell how Miata is feeling when she gives her speech?
12. What can you infer about how Miata and Rudy are different?
Day 2:
page 90-93
13. Why does Maita feel exhausted when she sits down?
14. Summarize the differences between Rudy and Maita's speeches.
15. COMPARE AND CONTRAST by using details from the text: How is the audience's reaction to Rudy different from it's reaction to Miata?
16.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Comprehension & THEME stuff!
1. Reading Comprehension:
(you do not have to write the questions!)
First: Read/Listen to The Coal Thief and answer the questions:
1. What is the main character's name?
2. When Papa caught Georgie stealing Georgie “felt _______________ curl his toes”.
3. What is "black gold?"
4. Which characteristic best describes Harley? a. kind b. cowardly c. brave
5. Which characteristic does NOT describe Papa? a. cowardly b. kind c. hard working
6. Where was the train coming from?
7. What influenced Georgie to steal the coal?
8. Write 3+ sentences: What type of character is Georgie? Give examples from the text.
9. What kind of lesson did Georgie learn?
10. Give me a pice of advice based on what Georgie learned.
11. Why did I choose to underline 3 questions^^^
Second: SOCIAL STUDIES! Read/Listen to Knots on a Counting Rope and answer questions:
1. What is better than a promise?
2. How does a storm "cry" someone's name?
3. What is not good for a child to be born without?
4. What does this mean, "the wind was crying like a bobcat?"
5. What does this mean, "the night came as quiet as soft falling snow?"
6. What was the grandmother's blessing? (What did she say?)
7. What gave the baby the strength to live?
8. What is wrong with the boy?
9. What did the boy teach Rainbow to do?
10. What does "you rode like the wind" mean?
11. How does the boy "see?"
12. Why do they tie knots in the rope?
13. What does grandfather mean at the end of the story when he says, "My love will always surround you?"
2. Take an AR TEST(<<<CLICK) on the two stories you've read!
3. Language Arts
LESSON 3 SPELLING-SPELLINGCITYGAMES
LESSON 3 SPELLING- QUIZLET
Adjective Practice
Nouns, Adjectives, Linking Verbs
Verbs in Space
Grammar Gorillas
Magical Capitals
Noun Explorer
4. Extensions to Knots on a Counting Rope
Go to http://sweetgrasstraditions.tripod.com/customs.html to learn more about Native American Naming Traditions. Describe how these compare to those in the book Knots on a Counting Rope. Go to http://www.vangelis.com.au/names.asp and click on the first initial of your name. Find out information about what your name means.
Go to http://www.intersurf.com/~rcollins/names.html and read about many fascinating facts about the naming practices in Colonial America. What were the three most popular names for girls? What was the popular custom described that was used in Virginia and New England? Describe the ritual called “nomination” used by Quakers in Colonial Pennsylvania and Delaware. Why did the custom of Americanized names in the “Back Country” cause problems?
5. ANNABEL LEE! FINISH WATCHING THE VIDEO!
Make a chart on how it is SAME AND DIFFERENT than the poem. (compare and contrast)
(you do not have to write the questions!)
First: Read/Listen to The Coal Thief and answer the questions:
1. What is the main character's name?
2. When Papa caught Georgie stealing Georgie “felt _______________ curl his toes”.
3. What is "black gold?"
4. Which characteristic best describes Harley? a. kind b. cowardly c. brave
5. Which characteristic does NOT describe Papa? a. cowardly b. kind c. hard working
6. Where was the train coming from?
7. What influenced Georgie to steal the coal?
8. Write 3+ sentences: What type of character is Georgie? Give examples from the text.
9. What kind of lesson did Georgie learn?
10. Give me a pice of advice based on what Georgie learned.
11. Why did I choose to underline 3 questions^^^
Second: SOCIAL STUDIES! Read/Listen to Knots on a Counting Rope and answer questions:
1. What is better than a promise?
2. How does a storm "cry" someone's name?
3. What is not good for a child to be born without?
4. What does this mean, "the wind was crying like a bobcat?"
5. What does this mean, "the night came as quiet as soft falling snow?"
6. What was the grandmother's blessing? (What did she say?)
7. What gave the baby the strength to live?
8. What is wrong with the boy?
9. What did the boy teach Rainbow to do?
10. What does "you rode like the wind" mean?
11. How does the boy "see?"
12. Why do they tie knots in the rope?
13. What does grandfather mean at the end of the story when he says, "My love will always surround you?"
2. Take an AR TEST(<<<CLICK) on the two stories you've read!
3. Language Arts
LESSON 3 SPELLING-SPELLINGCITYGAMES
LESSON 3 SPELLING- QUIZLET
Adjective Practice
Nouns, Adjectives, Linking Verbs
Verbs in Space
Grammar Gorillas
Magical Capitals
Noun Explorer
4. Extensions to Knots on a Counting Rope
Go to http://sweetgrasstraditions.tripod.com/customs.html to learn more about Native American Naming Traditions. Describe how these compare to those in the book Knots on a Counting Rope. Go to http://www.vangelis.com.au/names.asp and click on the first initial of your name. Find out information about what your name means.
Go to http://www.intersurf.com/~rcollins/names.html and read about many fascinating facts about the naming practices in Colonial America. What were the three most popular names for girls? What was the popular custom described that was used in Virginia and New England? Describe the ritual called “nomination” used by Quakers in Colonial Pennsylvania and Delaware. Why did the custom of Americanized names in the “Back Country” cause problems?
5. ANNABEL LEE! FINISH WATCHING THE VIDEO!
Make a chart on how it is SAME AND DIFFERENT than the poem. (compare and contrast)
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Edgar Allan Poe:Author Study
Mini Bio
Ms. Nussbaum: Fact Sheet
What is your favorite Poe Poem that we've read so far?
Tell Tale Heart
The Raven
Annabel Lee
Stations:
1. Comprehension- Answer Questions on Anabel Lee Poem. Then go to this article.
2. Key Ideas/Details- What's the THEME of Anabel Lee? (Complete fold-able in Language Arts)
Ms. Nussbaum: Fact Sheet
What is your favorite Poe Poem that we've read so far?
Tell Tale Heart
The Raven
Annabel Lee
Stations:
1. Comprehension- Answer Questions on Anabel Lee Poem. Then go to this article.
2. Key Ideas/Details- What's the THEME of Anabel Lee? (Complete fold-able in Language Arts)
Wanna read more from Poe? Check out this website that has like sooooooo many! Poe Stories
Monday, September 18, 2017
Parts of Speech! Adverbs, Adjectives, Action Verbs
Descriptive Writing
That's where it's at! When you are descriptively writing, you are painting a picture inside the reader's mind. Use these tools to help you with word choice when you are writing!
Action Verbs List
Adverbs List
Adjectives List
That's where it's at! When you are descriptively writing, you are painting a picture inside the reader's mind. Use these tools to help you with word choice when you are writing!
Action Verbs List
Adverbs List
Adjectives List
Friday, September 15, 2017
Vocabulary Reader!
Log on to Think Central! (On the side--August--Login Pages--Think Central)
--On a separate piece of paper- answer these questions as you read:
Step 1: BEFORE YOU READ:
--On a separate piece of paper- answer these questions as you read:
Step 1: BEFORE YOU READ:
1. Where does the play itself come from? Who’s in charge
of the
actors? What needs to be onstage besides the actors? What do
the actors wear? What
goes on backstage?
This selection is an informational text about the steps and jobs involved in putting on a play. .
Step 2: GO READ THE STORY! :)
Step 3: Go through the Lesson with your group: (you don't have to write the questions!)
1. On Page 4: Look at the word playwright in the second
sentence. The wright in playwright is not a different
spelling of write. It’s a separate word that means “maker.” What do you think a
playwright does?
2. What are some of the differences between the way a script
and a story are written?
3. On page 8: Read the second-to-last sentence. If you are immersed in something, you give it your full attention. What problems could occur if an actor were not immersed in his or her role?.
4. On page 9: Check out the term "technical rehearsal" in the second
paragraph. Technical things are practical or mechanical. In a
play, one technical matter is the lighting. Which of these would be
considered a technical matter: a)the use of microphones or b.)the way an actor says a certain
line?
5. What are some other technical matters involved in putting on a play?
Step 4: Respond with Writing!
Write at least 7 COMPLETE sentences answering the following questions:
*How did this text change your idea of what it takes to put on a play?
Whose job in a play do you think is the most challenging? The most fun?*
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Counselling Survey
Ms. Jones need our help! She wants to get info from YOU, so she's asked us to take a survey. This is for students only. Let your voice be heard! Click here to take the survey!
Thursday, August 31, 2017
STUDY STUDY STUDY!
Tomorrow's Tests:
-Reading Comprehension Test on Lesson 1 in Journeys- Click here to read A Package for Mrs. Jewls
-Spelling Test- Click here to see the Spelling Words
- President's QUIZ! Memorize 1-16 Click here for the President's Song!
-SS Notebook Check- have your notebook in order for questions about different presidents!
Reader's Notebook Pages that should be completed:
1 and 2
9, 10, 11
Reading Log:
Monday-Thursday should be completed Monday-Thursday with GOOD COMPLETE SENTENCES.
-Reading Comprehension Test on Lesson 1 in Journeys- Click here to read A Package for Mrs. Jewls
-Spelling Test- Click here to see the Spelling Words
- President's QUIZ! Memorize 1-16 Click here for the President's Song!
-SS Notebook Check- have your notebook in order for questions about different presidents!
Reader's Notebook Pages that should be completed:
1 and 2
9, 10, 11
Reading Log:
Monday-Thursday should be completed Monday-Thursday with GOOD COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Wednesday!
What'd we do today?
Social Studies:
---Learned about Buchanan and how the nation was divided during his presidency.
---We discussed some of the causes of the Civil War.
---Compared and Contrasted the Civil War with The Revolutionary War.
---Worked on OUR PRESIDENTS!! We've got the song DOWN PAT because we have to have #1-16 Memorized by Friday for the Quiz! Presidents Song!
Reading:
--We read "A package for Mrs. Jewls" and completed Page 1 and 2 in our Reader's Notebook.
---
Social Studies:
---Learned about Buchanan and how the nation was divided during his presidency.
---We discussed some of the causes of the Civil War.
---Compared and Contrasted the Civil War with The Revolutionary War.
---Worked on OUR PRESIDENTS!! We've got the song DOWN PAT because we have to have #1-16 Memorized by Friday for the Quiz! Presidents Song!
Reading:
--We read "A package for Mrs. Jewls" and completed Page 1 and 2 in our Reader's Notebook.
---
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
OPEN HOUSE!
WELCOME PARENTS!
Please Sign in!
*Check your child's folder to find the following:
-Meet the 5th Grade team!
-Reading and Math material to help your child's success
-ACT Aspire scores
-Forms that need to be signed ASAP and turned in
-Dress Code Policy
WEB QUEST!
It's you chance to EXPLORE!
DIRECTIONS: Copy the Questions: Use the websites below to find the information to answer the questions:
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/
Meet Amazing Americans:
1. What was a famous quote Theodore Roosevelt said about living a happy life?
2. What quote from Abraham Lincoln is inscribed on the wall of the Lincoln Memorial?
3. Name 7 jobs Benjamin Franklin had.
4. Where did Pocahontas live?
5. What did Pocahontas try to promote?
Explore the States:
6. What is the Capitol of Nebraska? (NE)
7. Who is the state of Louisiana (LA) named after?
8. What does the name "Alabama" mean?
9. When was Jamestown, VA founded?
10. Name FIVE of the founding fathers that were from Virginia.
Jump Back in Time:
11. Colonial America- Why did people come to America?
12. Colonial America-Who were among the first to explore the New World?
13. Revolutionary Period- When did the British surrender the Revolutionary war?
14. Revolutionary Period- When was the Deceleration of Independence Signed?
15.PICK A DATE! Choose your Birthday! Write down What happened on your birthday in History!
DIRECTIONS: Copy the Questions: Use the websites below to find the information to answer the questions:
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/
Meet Amazing Americans:
1. What was a famous quote Theodore Roosevelt said about living a happy life?
2. What quote from Abraham Lincoln is inscribed on the wall of the Lincoln Memorial?
3. Name 7 jobs Benjamin Franklin had.
4. Where did Pocahontas live?
5. What did Pocahontas try to promote?
Explore the States:
6. What is the Capitol of Nebraska? (NE)
7. Who is the state of Louisiana (LA) named after?
8. What does the name "Alabama" mean?
9. When was Jamestown, VA founded?
10. Name FIVE of the founding fathers that were from Virginia.
Jump Back in Time:
11. Colonial America- Why did people come to America?
12. Colonial America-Who were among the first to explore the New World?
13. Revolutionary Period- When did the British surrender the Revolutionary war?
14. Revolutionary Period- When was the Deceleration of Independence Signed?
15.PICK A DATE! Choose your Birthday! Write down What happened on your birthday in History!
Monday, August 28, 2017
Friday, August 25, 2017
WONDER. QUESTION. EXPLORE. LEARN.
You asked!
I provided!
You've been asking questions and I've been paying attention! Here are some hot topics to learn more about!
Time for Kids Grades 5-6- all types of cool stuff. SOLAR ECLIPSE!
Discovery Kids - What do you wwant to know? See what you can learn about here! (go to the explore section!)
National Wildlife Foundation for Kids- animals! Endangered species, wildlife, and environment info
Deleration Questions Answered!
America's Story-Interactive
Ducksters-Declaration of Independence
History for Kids- The Declaration
Congress for Kids- The Declaration
.
How'd he do that? Acids and Bases Magic Trick
A whole bunch of cool topics can be explored on this site:
KidsSites
READ ALOUDS!
If you're in the classroom please don't listen without headphones!
Storyline Online
- you can take an AR TEST on these stories you listen too! Just click "Read to me" when you log on to the STAR website. Star and AR
I provided!
You've been asking questions and I've been paying attention! Here are some hot topics to learn more about!
Time for Kids Grades 5-6- all types of cool stuff. SOLAR ECLIPSE!
Discovery Kids - What do you wwant to know? See what you can learn about here! (go to the explore section!)
National Wildlife Foundation for Kids- animals! Endangered species, wildlife, and environment info
Deleration Questions Answered!
America's Story-Interactive
Ducksters-Declaration of Independence
History for Kids- The Declaration
Congress for Kids- The Declaration
.
How'd he do that? Acids and Bases Magic Trick
A whole bunch of cool topics can be explored on this site:
KidsSites
READ ALOUDS!
If you're in the classroom please don't listen without headphones!
Storyline Online
- you can take an AR TEST on these stories you listen too! Just click "Read to me" when you log on to the STAR website. Star and AR
Thursday, August 24, 2017
STUDY STUDY STUDY!
Check out some things that can be used as study material for tomorrow's quizzes!
I wont always make a separate post on Thursdays for you to study but I will for now because we're learning new habits! All the links and study material are either found in the notebooks or in previous posts on the blog! Get in the habit of checking to get the most out of your study time!
Spelling and Vocabulary:
Subjects and Predicates:
Social Studies:
Presidents Song! Click here! (you should know Numbers 1-10!)
Homework Pages:
The checklist:
_pg 11 in Math workbook
_Bring back BLUE FORM SIGNED
_Make sure reading LOG is complete M-TH
_Readers notebook pages 3, 4, 5, (CW & HW from yesterday)
_Readers notebooks pages 6 &7
_Study for quizzes!
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
CLASSWORK & HOMEWORK for 8-23-17
CLASSWORK:
-We're learning Presidents #9 and 10 Today! We are also Learning the song!.
-Go over Quiz #1 from FRIDAY.
-Reviewing Vocabulary
-Reading ODE TO LUNCH to practice Target SKILL and STRATEGY
*MUY IMPORTANTE! Star Testing! (see post below this one!)
1. When finished with STAR- Complete page 3 in Reader's Notebook.
2. Read A Package for Mrs. Jewls
3. Start on HW?? (why not?!)
HOMEWORK:
1. Read 30 mins & Complete Reading Response Log (as always!)
2. Reader's Notebook pages 4&5: Click to Access the Reader's Notebook
-We're learning Presidents #9 and 10 Today! We are also Learning the song!.
-Go over Quiz #1 from FRIDAY.
-Reviewing Vocabulary
-Reading ODE TO LUNCH to practice Target SKILL and STRATEGY
*MUY IMPORTANTE! Star Testing! (see post below this one!)
1. When finished with STAR- Complete page 3 in Reader's Notebook.
2. Read A Package for Mrs. Jewls
3. Start on HW?? (why not?!)
HOMEWORK:
1. Read 30 mins & Complete Reading Response Log (as always!)
2. Reader's Notebook pages 4&5: Click to Access the Reader's Notebook
Monday, August 21, 2017
Lesson 1 Focus Wall!
Check out the Focus Wall that has our spelling, vocabulary, skill, and strategy for the first lesson!
Spelling and Vocabulary TEST on Friday!
** Click here to access the VOCABULARY CARDS to study Vocab!
Spelling and Vocabulary TEST on Friday!
** Click here to access the VOCABULARY CARDS to study Vocab!
Tuesday
WHEN FINISHED --: You may read "A Package for Mr, Jewels." You may ALSO explore think central. (Got to the "library" section and check out all the goods!
Think Central login
Think Central login
Friday, August 18, 2017
Things We Thought Were AWESOME This Week!
Here are some of the highlights from the week!
The Female Moses:Read Aloud about Harriet Tubman
Nellie Bly: Muckraker!
Perrault's Cinderella
Too Late To Apologize: A Declaration *** OMGZIES! This is my favorite! Prepare to be MESMERIZED!
*We can also state the first SIX Presidents!* :)
The Female Moses:Read Aloud about Harriet Tubman
Nellie Bly: Muckraker!
Perrault's Cinderella
Too Late To Apologize: A Declaration *** OMGZIES! This is my favorite! Prepare to be MESMERIZED!
*We can also state the first SIX Presidents!* :)
Because "...Mama I Just Forgot."
Did you see these in your kiddo's backpack? (it might still be there!) If not, have no fear! This blog is to help link classroom-home. One way I do that is by providing resources when responsibility just has a hangup and we still need information! ("Mama, I just forgot!) The blog is also used in the classroom ALL THE TIME! It's a great way for the parents to be in the know and also what to expect on quizzes! (Those are every Friday!) I hope you find this tool useful and PLEASE COMMENT and FOLLOW BY EMAIL! :)
annnnnndddddd this is what the Reading Log will look like for 5th grade! Remember NIGHTLY Reading of 30 minutes will help our kiddos EXCEL! Please read with and help them fill out this information!
Things you should know:
- 30 minutes a night (including one on the weekend!) Required!
-3 Complete sentences for each question! (This is where I need you fo realz!)
-NIGHTLY Parent Signature! Required!
-Bring to school EVERYDAY for spot checks and feedback throughout the week!
-Worth 100pts & taken up on Mondays!
*Once graded, I'll send home the log with grade on it that will need to be signed. (I grade that signed paper too! 10 easy points! WOOP WOOP!) We are a team to help these kiddos gain some knowledge and I want you to always know what progress they are making!
Okay guys! That's all for now! Have a GREAT weekend! Check the blog for updates and cool stuff! (total teacher nerd over here!)
PS: BLOG NAVIGATION:
TRANSLATE the entire blog--click the top right corner "Translate" button
FOLLOW BY EMAIL by entering an email address in the box found at the bottom of the page.
CONTACT Ms. Weston directly by using the Contact Form found at the bottom of the page.
FIND a post quickly by using the Blog Archive on the right side of the screen.
Solar Eclipse Stuff!
Wanna know more about the solar eclipse on Monday?! Check out the links we looked at in class!
National Geographic Solar Eclipse Explained
Jessie and Squeaks Solar Eclipse EXPLAINED
National Geographic Solar Eclipse Explained
Jessie and Squeaks Solar Eclipse EXPLAINED
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
KING MIDAS
1. Name 3 of King Midas's GOOD character traits.
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2. Name 3 of King Midas's BAD character traits.
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3. Why does Bacchus ask Midas if he's sure about wanting the golden touch?
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4. Why don't you think Bacchus warns King Midas about what may happen?
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5. What is the SETTING of the story?
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6. WRITING: Write a brief paragraph about the PROBLEM in the story and How it was solved.
- "The problem in this story was____________.... it was solved by______________. "
Write at least 5 COMPLETE SENTENCES.
7. WRITING: In this story, King Midas makes a wish for something that he REALLLLY wants. If you could wish for anything in the world what would it be? What kinds of problems could come from your wish being granted? Write a brief paragraph with COMPLETE SENTENCES explaining your answers.
"If I could wish for anything in the world, it would be ___________________"
-Finish the sentence and write at least 4 more.
King Midas and the Golden Touch- Journeys
When you're finished watch King Midas Disney Cartoon. Exit Slip- WRITE 3 things the cartoon SHOWED you, that you didn't see in the BOOK.
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2. Name 3 of King Midas's BAD character traits.
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3. Why does Bacchus ask Midas if he's sure about wanting the golden touch?
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4. Why don't you think Bacchus warns King Midas about what may happen?
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5. What is the SETTING of the story?
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6. WRITING: Write a brief paragraph about the PROBLEM in the story and How it was solved.
- "The problem in this story was____________.... it was solved by______________. "
Write at least 5 COMPLETE SENTENCES.
7. WRITING: In this story, King Midas makes a wish for something that he REALLLLY wants. If you could wish for anything in the world what would it be? What kinds of problems could come from your wish being granted? Write a brief paragraph with COMPLETE SENTENCES explaining your answers.
"If I could wish for anything in the world, it would be ___________________"
-Finish the sentence and write at least 4 more.
King Midas and the Golden Touch- Journeys
When you're finished watch King Midas Disney Cartoon. Exit Slip- WRITE 3 things the cartoon SHOWED you, that you didn't see in the BOOK.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Sub Plans For Monday, May 8, 2017
Happy Monday Kiddos! PLEASE Finish ALL assignments! I'll be grading them! You dont want a zero this close to the end of the school year! You have SIX ASSIGNMENTS! Turn everything in!
1. 50 points! Directions: Copy the Questions FIRST. (Skip lines)
Read the Vocabulary Reader and answer the questions.
1. What are animals that help people with their daily lives called?
2. Why can service animals go anywhere that humans go, but your dog at home cannot?
3.When is it okay for a service dog to disobey his/her owner?
4.Who brought guide dogs to America?
5.What was the name of the first service dog for the blind in America?
6. Complete the sentence: If a puppy has learned it's ______________ and has the right _____________ it will become a guide dog.
7. Name three ways guide dogs help people in wheelchairs.
8. How long have service monkeys been used as service animals?
9. What is the best feature a service pony has?
10. What is the longest living service animal mentioned in this book? How long do they live?
Animals Helping People <------Click to read the Vocabulary Reader
2. 50 points! Copy the Spelling and Vocabulary words from the Focus Wall. TURN THIS IN TO COACH Q!!!
WRITE SPELLING AND VOCABULARY! (use the glossary)
1. 50 points! Directions: Copy the Questions FIRST. (Skip lines)
Read the Vocabulary Reader and answer the questions.
1. What are animals that help people with their daily lives called?
2. Why can service animals go anywhere that humans go, but your dog at home cannot?
3.When is it okay for a service dog to disobey his/her owner?
4.Who brought guide dogs to America?
5.What was the name of the first service dog for the blind in America?
6. Complete the sentence: If a puppy has learned it's ______________ and has the right _____________ it will become a guide dog.
7. Name three ways guide dogs help people in wheelchairs.
8. How long have service monkeys been used as service animals?
9. What is the best feature a service pony has?
10. What is the longest living service animal mentioned in this book? How long do they live?
Animals Helping People <------Click to read the Vocabulary Reader
2. 50 points! Copy the Spelling and Vocabulary words from the Focus Wall. TURN THIS IN TO COACH Q!!!
WRITE SPELLING AND VOCABULARY! (use the glossary)
3. Last chance for Think Through Math, Achieve3k, or AR! (do this until Lunch!)
LUNCH AT 11:15
4. 30 points! Hercules! (watch this on the big screen as a class)
Answer These Questions
1. What was hercules? Half _____ and half _______.
2. What was Hercules's ultimate mission? To rid the world of all ___________.
3. What did he always wear after he killed the lion?
5. Read Hercules's Quest online or in your journey's book.
6. 100points! Log on to Think Central to take the Reading Comprehension Quiz. Password- usethebookthistime
Love you bunches! Ya'll be good! Rewards come to those who deserve it! :)
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
Monday Night Homework!
Read "The Right Dog for the Job" and complete pages 205-208 in your Readers Notebook.
Audio Only to "The Right Dog for the Job."
**If you are absent or forgot your notebook click the link and print out the pages. Avondale Library can help with this.... or you could be more responsible. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Audio Only to "The Right Dog for the Job."
**If you are absent or forgot your notebook click the link and print out the pages. Avondale Library can help with this.... or you could be more responsible. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Parent Connection!
These letters went home explaining what we will be doing this week with our Journeys text. I've printed and sent this home so that you can work with your child and grades can greatly improve before the last report card!
In addition to other HOMEWORK, please go through and complete the following activities with your child! We know that PARENTS ARE FIRST EDUCATORS. Use these resources to support learning at home that will directly connect to our classroom activities.
Use REMIND app or the Contact Form at the bottom of the blog if you need to reach out to me in any way! I will try to respond ASAP! If I'm at my 2nd job it may be late! :) 
Lesson 17
2. Draw a line. Write your VOCABULARY words and their definitions!
Grammar: Adverbs!
"An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. An adverb asks HOW? WHEN? WHERE?"
Grammar Snap- Adverbs!
Lolly, Lolly, Lolly Get Your Adverbs Here
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Reading Stations
1. Writing in 5 Paragraph Form-
We want to know what kind of field trips you want to go on! If you want the teachers to consider your recommendations, you must make them sound reallllly good! Remember- creativity makes writing fun to read!
-Write an essay about 3 field trips you would like to go on. Remember- you need 5 paragraphs:
1. INTRO- where you introduce the TOPIC and list the 3 reasons.
2. 1st reason- tell what your first field trip recommendation is. List details about the trip and why we would benefit from going on it.
3. 2nd. reason- same as a above but with different recommendation
4. 3rd reason- same as above but with different recommendation.
5. CONCLUSION- relist the 3 field trips and conclude the essay
2. Vocabulary Work!
Lesson 6 (page 41) in Vocabulary workbook! ADJECTIVES!
A. READ the story on page 41 with a friend.
B. Complete page 42.
C. PICK 3 words to illustrate so we can add words to our word wall again!
3. Spelling City!
Riding For Freedom Spelling City
https://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html
4. Achieve 3K! Achieve3k! Read Zoo Animals: Living Long. Living Well. Complete the Graphic Organizer.
5. Listen to READING- Riding With Freedom. Read and Follow along as you listen to the AUDIO.
We want to know what kind of field trips you want to go on! If you want the teachers to consider your recommendations, you must make them sound reallllly good! Remember- creativity makes writing fun to read!
-Write an essay about 3 field trips you would like to go on. Remember- you need 5 paragraphs:
1. INTRO- where you introduce the TOPIC and list the 3 reasons.
2. 1st reason- tell what your first field trip recommendation is. List details about the trip and why we would benefit from going on it.
3. 2nd. reason- same as a above but with different recommendation
4. 3rd reason- same as above but with different recommendation.
5. CONCLUSION- relist the 3 field trips and conclude the essay
2. Vocabulary Work!
Lesson 6 (page 41) in Vocabulary workbook! ADJECTIVES!
A. READ the story on page 41 with a friend.
B. Complete page 42.
C. PICK 3 words to illustrate so we can add words to our word wall again!
3. Spelling City!
Riding For Freedom Spelling City
https://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html
4. Achieve 3K! Achieve3k! Read Zoo Animals: Living Long. Living Well. Complete the Graphic Organizer.
5. Listen to READING- Riding With Freedom. Read and Follow along as you listen to the AUDIO.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Ruth and the Green Book
Check it out! Here is the story that the play that we saw today came from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAJCZDHOQYo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAJCZDHOQYo
Monday, April 24, 2017
Who was Sojourner Truth?
Watch this video to find out about Sojourner Truth's life.
Go to Achieve3000 and do the lesson, "Women Who Lead the Way."
Lastly, Read the book: Sojourner Truth's Step, Stomp, Stride and take an AR test on it! :)
**This will be for a GRADE!!** So do your very best!
Usernames and passwords are below:
Go to Achieve3000 and do the lesson, "Women Who Lead the Way."
Lastly, Read the book: Sojourner Truth's Step, Stomp, Stride and take an AR test on it! :)
**This will be for a GRADE!!** So do your very best!
Usernames and passwords are below:
| Name | Login Name | Password | Type |
| Armstrong, Malia | marmstrong7856 | hayes | Student |
| Bennett, Zayden | zbennett7805 | hayes | Student |
| Brooks, Tidaryus | tbrooks745 | hayes | Student |
| Burkes, Alanni | aburkes5207 | hayes | Student |
| Burnett, Elijah | eburnett4219 | hayes | Student |
| Conway, Maurice | mconway1657 | hayes | Student |
| Dailey, Johnathan | jdailey9620 | hayes | Student |
| Feito Palma, Melanie | mfeitopalma4549 | hayes | Student |
| Felder, Victoria | vfelder9208 | hayes | Student |
| Fields, Antonio | afields9180 | hayes | Student |
| Galeana Gonzalez, Angel | agaleanagonzalez280 | hayes | Student |
| Gamble, Carter | carter.gamble | hayes | Student |
| Gonzalez Limon, Jennifer | jgoncialec9355 | hayes | Student |
| Herring, Niari | niari.herring | hayes | Student |
| Jaimes Barrera, Adamaris | ajaimesbarrera8055 | hayes | Student |
| Littlepage, Angel | alittlepage5915 | hayes | Student |
| Martinez Ramos, Alexis | amartinezramos1653 | hayes | Student |
| Reid, Ronald | rreid4376 | hayes | Student |
| Rosas Hernandez, Brayan | brosashernandez833 | hayes | Student |
| Rosebud, Arieona | arieona.rosebud | hayes | Student |
| Sumler, T Aliyah | tsumler414 | hayes | Student |
| Taylor, Bishop | btaylor1271 | hayes | Student |
| Townsend, Christan | ctownsend2060 | hayes | Student |
| Waters, Deandre | dwaters9052 | hayes | Student |
| Williams, Jacorya | jwilliams2643 | hayes | Student |
Friday, April 21, 2017
sooo cool!
Check out this video!
Comment your thoughts! Don't forget to add your name to your comment! :)
Comment your thoughts! Don't forget to add your name to your comment! :)
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Read Alouds
http://www.storylineonline.net/
Check to see if it's on AR:http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx?client=HomeConnect
Check to see if it's on AR:http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx?client=HomeConnect
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Math Practice
Place Value Review
Creating the smallest number
Place Value Blocks Practice
Khan Academy Division Word Problems Video
Khan Academy Multiplication Word Problems
Khan Academy practice Mult&Division word problems
Khan Academy Mulitpstep Word Problems
Add/Subtract Word Problems
Khan Academy:Add Fractions with Common Denominators video
Practice with add/sub fractions
with mixed numbers
Rewriting Mixed Number to improper fractions
Practice rewriting fractions and mixed numbers
Creating the smallest number
Place Value Blocks Practice
Khan Academy Division Word Problems Video
Khan Academy Multiplication Word Problems
Khan Academy practice Mult&Division word problems
Khan Academy Mulitpstep Word Problems
Add/Subtract Word Problems
Khan Academy:Add Fractions with Common Denominators video
Practice with add/sub fractions
with mixed numbers
Rewriting Mixed Number to improper fractions
Practice rewriting fractions and mixed numbers
Monday, April 10, 2017
To do after AR TEST
Assignment!
1. Watch the video! Write down 5 things that TIM and MOBY say you can do to help your reading comprehension!
2.How to ACE this test!
3. Once you've finished- since you were asking... here's a video about the http://www.teachertube.com/video/the-1960s-115113?utm_source=google&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=preroll&utm_term=search&utm_content=video-ads
1. Watch the video! Write down 5 things that TIM and MOBY say you can do to help your reading comprehension!
2.How to ACE this test!
3. Once you've finished- since you were asking... here's a video about the http://www.teachertube.com/video/the-1960s-115113?utm_source=google&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=preroll&utm_term=search&utm_content=video-ads
Friday, April 7, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
After Reading Comprehension TEST:
1. These people need to go to THINK CENTRAL and take "Grammar and Vocabulary Test"
Zayden
Elijah
Christan
2. Explore and LEARN!
Ecosystems
Learn about Producers and Consumers
Plums Planet Creature Connect
Zayden
Elijah
Christan
2. Explore and LEARN!
Ecosystems
Learn about Producers and Consumers
Plums Planet Creature Connect
Monday, April 3, 2017
Reading!!
Reading! What to do:
1. Read Ecology for Kids! Be sure to pay attention! You have a comprehension QUIZ later today! :)
2. Read the poem Wonderful Weather!
3. Learn about Irregular verbs! Watch the Grammar Snap Video- Irregular Verbs! and then Read pages 460- 461 in your student book.
4. Complete pages 187 & 188 in Reader's Notebook! (If you don't have your notebook or are AT HOME, you can write the answers on a separate page and turn it in. Click the link above!)
5. Log in to THINK CENTRAL. Find the "Told ya! Lesson 15 Comprehension! (Odds)" under the TO DO and complete the quiz. We will go over this in class and you will retake on TUESDAY!
1. Read Ecology for Kids! Be sure to pay attention! You have a comprehension QUIZ later today! :)
2. Read the poem Wonderful Weather!
3. Learn about Irregular verbs! Watch the Grammar Snap Video- Irregular Verbs! and then Read pages 460- 461 in your student book.
4. Complete pages 187 & 188 in Reader's Notebook! (If you don't have your notebook or are AT HOME, you can write the answers on a separate page and turn it in. Click the link above!)
5. Log in to THINK CENTRAL. Find the "Told ya! Lesson 15 Comprehension! (Odds)" under the TO DO and complete the quiz. We will go over this in class and you will retake on TUESDAY!
Thursday, March 23, 2017
All about that MATH!
Lesson 11.1 Measuring and Classifying Angles
Review:
Carmen Sandiago GAME!!
Like, seriously, this game is awesome. A little math involved. Make sure you pay attention to what it asks you. I got tripped up when i was playing! Don't make the same mistake!
Review:
Carmen Sandiago GAME!!
Like, seriously, this game is awesome. A little math involved. Make sure you pay attention to what it asks you. I got tripped up when i was playing! Don't make the same mistake!
Thursday Morning!
Facts About FireFlies
Facts about Fireflies 2
TURN IN:
***Take out BFHMW pages 10.1-10.4.
Keep them in ORDER!
The stapler is come around.
I will call table by table to turn in.
PLEASE be sure your name is on it.
***Take out Fireflies Homework.
STAPLE it to the Morning work WITH MORNING WORK ON TOP!
Facts about Fireflies 2
TURN IN:
***Take out BFHMW pages 10.1-10.4.
Keep them in ORDER!
The stapler is come around.
I will call table by table to turn in.
PLEASE be sure your name is on it.
***Take out Fireflies Homework.
STAPLE it to the Morning work WITH MORNING WORK ON TOP!
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Firefly Drawing Examples
Sometimes when you draw you need a little inspiration! Use these drawings I found to help you draw your fireflies! Remember, your drawing doesn't have to be totally realistic. Cartoon drawings are better! Show your creativity!
Main things it needs to have is a LIGHT and WINGS!
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