20091015
Spelling-Introduce Unit 9; Complete sentences in journal; highlight the Spelling word in each sentence.
English-GPB pp. 17 & 18-Grammar-Writing Connection-Lesson 5
Reading-Test tomorrow. Start new Guided Reading chapter books in each group.
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-pp135-145, Chapters 36-38; Illustrate the most beautiful blue-wing fairy you can imagine.
Arrow & Tab-November Book Orders are due on October 21st.
20091014
Math-MPB p. 6-Lesson 1.6: Mental Math & Algebraic Equations
Reading-Read p. 146-149, "Drawing Horses." Complete 2 Stop & Think questions & 1 added idea to improve reflection.
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-pp. 116-134, Chapters 32-35; Draw and label the 3 characters ->- Bodacious DeepThink, Jim Dandy EelTongue & Double-Knot EelTongue. Make sure illustration is fully colored before submitting for portfolio.
20091013
Reading-Test over "Wilma Unlimited" tomorrow. RPB p. 25-Text Structure: Chronological Order
Multiple Literacies/Laptops-Compose a Word Document using a previously written writing sample. Incorporate the following elements: inserting clip art, changing and resizing font, saving the document on the desktop using the icon button on the toolbar, creating a folder on the desktop screen, inserting the saved document into the new folder, closing the document using the shortcut keys, closing the program using shortcut keys.
20091012
Spelling-Test over Unit 8 Wednesday.
Reading-RPB p. 24-Robust Vocabulary.
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-pp. 103-115, Chap. 29-31 (100-word Reader's Response)
20091007
Math-MPB p. 5-Lesson 1.5-Algebra: Use Expressions
Reading-Read p. 126-127- "The World's Fastest". p. 130-Comparing Texts
Writing-Finish final copy of "Purple Hand Pledge"
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles" - p. 91-102-Ch. 26-28 (150-word reader's response)
20091006
English-GPB p. 13-Compound Subjects & Predicates
Math-Pre-CAT Test # 6-Math Computation
Reading-Read p. 114-123-"Wilma Unlimited." Complete the Think Critically activity on p. 124. Continue working on mini-books.
Writing-Essay-200 words -Planning a field trip
20091005
Spelling-Unit 8-A Story to Remember-Use each Spelling word in a sentence. Highlight the words.
Math-Pre-CAT Test #7-Concepts and Applications
Social Studies-Read p. 184-194; complete the reading check questions
Reading-RPB p. 19-Robust Vocabulary
20091001
Spelling-Test tomorrow
English-GPB p. 13-Grammar-Writing Connection
Reading-RPB p. 14-Text Structure-Chronological Order; p. 104-105-"From Inspiration to Invention"; p. 106-Comparing Texts & Vocabulary Review; Continue working on biography mini-book. Test tomorrow
Writing-Finish 1st draft of "Purple Hand Pledge."
20090930
English-GPB p. 9-Compound Subjects and Predicates
Reading-Harcourt Leveled Readers>>>Biographies>>>Summarize>>>Create Mini-Book
Writing-1st Draft of biography summary (mini-book)
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 81-90, Chapters 23-25 (200-word reader's response)
Scholastic October Arrow & Tab book orders are due on 10/2.
20090929
Spelling-Continue Unit 6 this week
Reading-RPB p. 14-Robust Vocabulary; Read "The Wright Brothers: A Flying Start"; p. 102-Think Critically
Writing-"Purple Hand Pledge"-150-word personal meaning essay
20090923
Math-MPW-Lesson 1.2
Reading-Acuity Testing in Technology lab
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 72-80; Chapters 20-22 (100-word Reader's Response-Presentations Today)
20090922
English-GPB#4-Lesson 1-Sentences
Reading-Create a story using each new reading vocabulary word; Read p. 58-71; Complete the "Think Critically" section on p. 72
20090921
Spelling-Introduced Unit 6; The Gunnysack Racers. Create a sentence in your journal using each one of the Spelling words correctly.
English-GPB#1-Lesson 1-Sentences; GPB#3-Lesson 1-Grammar-Writing Connection
Math-Multiplication #1-10
Social Studies-Read p. 35-41; complete the reading check questions on p. 38, 40 & 41; Complete the Writing Activity on p. 41 (minimum 100 words)
Reading-Lesson 2 (new vocabulary): survey, inquire, tormented, meandering, emerged, hovered, subtle, frolicked
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 61-71-Chapters 17-19 (100-word reader's response) Oral Presentations
20090917
Bellwork-Embarrassed
English-Publish "I Am" poems.
Writing-on-Demand-Describe a Storm
Reading-Quiz over Maxx Comedy
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 49-60-Chapters 14-16 (100-word Reader's Response)
20090916
Spelling-Test tomorrow
Math-Test tomorrow
Reading-Bellwork-Robust Vocabulary Lesson 1-RPB p. 1; p. 46-Connections-Comparing Texts; Plot & Setting Lesson 1=RPB p. 3
Science-In journals, using cursive writing, complete the vocabulary definitions for Chapter 8. Make sure to use the glossary.
20090915
Spelling-Complete the Prefix Activity in journal.
English-Publish "I Am" poems
Math p. 28 # 2 & 4-p. 29 #2-28 (evens)
Writing-Bellwork-"Too Prepared"
20090914
English-Publish "I Am" poems
Math-#1-10 (multiplication practice)
Reading-make sure Reading Journal is up to date
Writing-"Crestfallen"
Literature- "Horns & Wrinkles" -p. 38-48-Chapters 11-13 (150-word Reader's Response)
20090910
Spelling-Proofreading: create 6 new sentences in your journal using the corrected words from the lesson; highlight the words.
Reading-Omaha World Herald-read front pages of all 5 sections; make sure to read all continuations on other pages. Pay special attention to Section B, p. 1-2 (Nova & Pinball)
Writing-writing on demand following OWH activity (100 words)
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 30-37-Chapters 8-10 (200-word Reader's Response)
All HDZ permission slips should be in by tomorrow.
Individual Picture Day order envelopes are coming home today.
20090909
Spelling-Using 5 more Spelling words, create a 100-word story in your journal. Highlight the words that you use. Sandra teaches the Proofreading Lesson tomorrow.
English-Edit the President Obama letter from yesterday's lesson.
Reading-In Writing journal, create an 8-line poem (first draft) about a time you were sad. Use today's book as your inspiration piece.
Writing-Bellwork-Bag of Marbles
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-Chapter 7-100-word Reader's Response
20090908
Spelling-Printing in your journal, create 10 sentences using your choice of 10 new Spelling words. Highlight the words in your sentences.
Math-#1-10 (The 4 Operations)
Reading-Weekly Reader-Issue 1
Writing-Bellwork-Favorite Season; "Friendly Letter" to President Obama describing why education is important to you-100 words in the body of the letter
Literature-Horns & Wrinkles-Chapter 6-100-word Reader's Response
20090903
Spelling-Proofreading-printing in journal, complete the 6 new sentences using the corrected words; test tomorrow
Math-redo p. 24-25 # 4-50 (evens only); test tomorrow
Writing-bellwork in journal-First Car
Literature-Horns & Wrinkles by Joseph Helgerson-p. 1-10-Chapters 1-2-(100-word reader's response)
20090902
Spelling-in journal, use 10 spelling words to create a story; highlight the words you used
English-"Getting to Know" activity in journal
Social Studies-Read p. 30-34-Chapter 2, Section 1-Complete the 3 Reading Check questions
Reading-OWH-article outline
Writing-Bently's feelings chart-in journal
20090901
English-Review and present "Friendly Letter" assignments
Math-p.24 #4-50 (evens only)
Writing-Underground Animal-bellwork, in journal; metacognition-opinion-in journal
20090831
Spelling-Unit 3-Sentences in journal (print)
English-"Friendly Letter" in journal
Reading-Update Reading Journals
Writing-Magic Remote-bellwork, in journal
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 129-151-Chapter 8 (100-word reader's response)
20090827
Spelling-Test tomorrow
English-"Friendly Letter" test tomorrow
Math-Test tomorrow
Reading-Update Reading Journal book logs.
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 120-125-Chapter 7 (pt..2)-(200-word response)
Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow.
Return Henry Doorly Zoo permission slip tomorrow.
20090826
Spelling-Make sure you have a paper for your proofreading rough draft in AM tomorrow.
English-Alphabetize the 50 states-due 8/27
Math-Complete the worksheet from Lesson 1.2
Social Studies-Turn in completed map of Asia.
Reading-Read the Omaha World Herald for pleasure today.
Writing-Apology letter to Ms. Perry
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 105-120-Chapter 7 (pt.1)-(100-word response)
PTA Fundraiser begins today. All orders due on September 12th.
20090825
Reading-"Thinking About Reading" activity using the Omaha World Herald
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 94-104-Chapter 6 (pt.2)-(200-word response)
20090824
English-Omaha World Herald-p. 2E-Creative Captions-1 caption
Math-p. 21 #2-20 (evens only)
Social Studies-Finish work on map of Asia
Reading-lesson on "Thinking About Reading"
Writing-Add morning bellwork to journal
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 83-94-Chapter 6 (pt.1)-(100-word response)
Scholastic September Arrow & Tab book orders due. Make checks out to "Scholastic." Cash also accepted.
20090821
Spelling-Test today
Math-Test today
Social Studies-Begin map of Asia
Writing-Add morning bellwork to journal
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 65-81-Chapter 5-(100-word Reader's Response)
20090820
Spelling-In jornal, use proofreading activity to create a story with your 6 new spelling words. Test tomorrow,
Math-Test tomorrow.
Social Studies-read p. 20-24
Writing-Add morning Bellwork to journal
Literature-Teacher read-aloud: Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos; p. 45-64-Chapter 4; complete a 150-word reader's response; Turn in Literature folder for teacher review.
Get parent signature on Social Skills paragraph.
Show your school support. Wear your Beals T-shirt tomorrow.
20090819
Math-Seatwork Today: p. 15 #1-40 (answers only) Take home if you didn't finish in class. p. 18-19 # 20-60 (evens only)
Social Studies-Read p. 8-17 (Sections 1 & 2)
Literature-Teacher read-aloud: Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos; p. 31-44-Chapter 3; complete a 100-word reader's response; Turn in Literature folder for teacher review.
Remember to bring signed paperwork back tomorrow.
20090818
English-Daily 5 outline in Spelling/English journal
Literature-Teacher read-aloud: Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos; p. 17-30-Chapter 2; complete a 100-word reader's response; Turn in Literature folder for teacher review.
Return completed SIP paperwork by tomorrow.
20090817
Writing-"I Have a Secret." (1 page-best cursive handwriting)
Literature-Teacher read-aloud: Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos; p. 1-15-Chapter 1; complete a 100-word reader's response; Prepare a Literature folder noting the title, author's name, and your name; decorate and illustrate your folder.
Bring all signed school paperwork back tomorrow.
Spelling-Using the 5 new Spelling words, create a paragraph in your Spelling journal. Use cursive, and highlight the words.
20091015
Spelling-Introduce Unit 9; Complete sentences in journal; highlight the Spelling word in each sentence.
English-GPB pp. 17 & 18-Grammar-Writing Connection-Lesson 5
Reading-Test tomorrow. Start new Guided Reading chapter books in each group.
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-pp135-145, Chapters 36-38; Illustrate the most beautiful blue-wing fairy you can imagine.
Arrow & Tab-November Book Orders are due on October 21st.
20091014
Math-MPB p. 6-Lesson 1.6: Mental Math & Algebraic Equations
Reading-Read p. 146-149, "Drawing Horses." Complete 2 Stop & Think questions & 1 added idea to improve reflection.
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-pp. 116-134, Chapters 32-35; Draw and label the 3 characters ->- Bodacious DeepThink, Jim Dandy EelTongue & Double-Knot EelTongue. Make sure illustration is fully colored before submitting for portfolio.
20091013
Reading-Test over "Wilma Unlimited" tomorrow. RPB p. 25-Text Structure: Chronological Order
Multiple Literacies/Laptops-Compose a Word Document using a previously written writing sample. Incorporate the following elements: inserting clip art, changing and resizing font, saving the document on the desktop using the icon button on the toolbar, creating a folder on the desktop screen, inserting the saved document into the new folder, closing the document using the shortcut keys, closing the program using shortcut keys.
20091012
Spelling-Test over Unit 8 Wednesday.
Reading-RPB p. 24-Robust Vocabulary.
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-pp. 103-115, Chap. 29-31 (100-word Reader's Response)
20091007
Math-MPB p. 5-Lesson 1.5-Algebra: Use Expressions
Reading-Read p. 126-127- "The World's Fastest". p. 130-Comparing Texts
Writing-Finish final copy of "Purple Hand Pledge"
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles" - p. 91-102-Ch. 26-28 (150-word reader's response)
20091006
English-GPB p. 13-Compound Subjects & Predicates
Math-Pre-CAT Test # 6-Math Computation
Reading-Read p. 114-123-"Wilma Unlimited." Complete the Think Critically activity on p. 124. Continue working on mini-books.
Writing-Essay-200 words -Planning a field trip
20091005
Spelling-Unit 8-A Story to Remember-Use each Spelling word in a sentence. Highlight the words.
Math-Pre-CAT Test #7-Concepts and Applications
Social Studies-Read p. 184-194; complete the reading check questions
Reading-RPB p. 19-Robust Vocabulary
20091001
Spelling-Test tomorrow
English-GPB p. 13-Grammar-Writing Connection
Reading-RPB p. 14-Text Structure-Chronological Order; p. 104-105-"From Inspiration to Invention"; p. 106-Comparing Texts & Vocabulary Review; Continue working on biography mini-book. Test tomorrow
Writing-Finish 1st draft of "Purple Hand Pledge."
20090930
English-GPB p. 9-Compound Subjects and Predicates
Reading-Harcourt Leveled Readers>>>Biographies>>>Summarize>>>Create Mini-Book
Writing-1st Draft of biography summary (mini-book)
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 81-90, Chapters 23-25 (200-word reader's response)
Scholastic October Arrow & Tab book orders are due on 10/2.
20090929
Spelling-Continue Unit 6 this week
Reading-RPB p. 14-Robust Vocabulary; Read "The Wright Brothers: A Flying Start"; p. 102-Think Critically
Writing-"Purple Hand Pledge"-150-word personal meaning essay
20090923
Math-MPW-Lesson 1.2
Reading-Acuity Testing in Technology lab
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 72-80; Chapters 20-22 (100-word Reader's Response-Presentations Today)
20090922
English-GPB#4-Lesson 1-Sentences
Reading-Create a story using each new reading vocabulary word; Read p. 58-71; Complete the "Think Critically" section on p. 72
20090921
Spelling-Introduced Unit 6; The Gunnysack Racers. Create a sentence in your journal using each one of the Spelling words correctly.
English-GPB#1-Lesson 1-Sentences; GPB#3-Lesson 1-Grammar-Writing Connection
Math-Multiplication #1-10
Social Studies-Read p. 35-41; complete the reading check questions on p. 38, 40 & 41; Complete the Writing Activity on p. 41 (minimum 100 words)
Reading-Lesson 2 (new vocabulary): survey, inquire, tormented, meandering, emerged, hovered, subtle, frolicked
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 61-71-Chapters 17-19 (100-word reader's response) Oral Presentations
20090917
Bellwork-Embarrassed
English-Publish "I Am" poems.
Writing-on-Demand-Describe a Storm
Reading-Quiz over Maxx Comedy
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 49-60-Chapters 14-16 (100-word Reader's Response)
20090916
Spelling-Test tomorrow
Math-Test tomorrow
Reading-Bellwork-Robust Vocabulary Lesson 1-RPB p. 1; p. 46-Connections-Comparing Texts; Plot & Setting Lesson 1=RPB p. 3
Science-In journals, using cursive writing, complete the vocabulary definitions for Chapter 8. Make sure to use the glossary.
20090915
Spelling-Complete the Prefix Activity in journal.
English-Publish "I Am" poems
Math p. 28 # 2 & 4-p. 29 #2-28 (evens)
Writing-Bellwork-"Too Prepared"
20090914
English-Publish "I Am" poems
Math-#1-10 (multiplication practice)
Reading-make sure Reading Journal is up to date
Writing-"Crestfallen"
Literature- "Horns & Wrinkles" -p. 38-48-Chapters 11-13 (150-word Reader's Response)
20090910
Spelling-Proofreading: create 6 new sentences in your journal using the corrected words from the lesson; highlight the words.
Reading-Omaha World Herald-read front pages of all 5 sections; make sure to read all continuations on other pages. Pay special attention to Section B, p. 1-2 (Nova & Pinball)
Writing-writing on demand following OWH activity (100 words)
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-p. 30-37-Chapters 8-10 (200-word Reader's Response)
All HDZ permission slips should be in by tomorrow.
Individual Picture Day order envelopes are coming home today.
20090909
Spelling-Using 5 more Spelling words, create a 100-word story in your journal. Highlight the words that you use. Sandra teaches the Proofreading Lesson tomorrow.
English-Edit the President Obama letter from yesterday's lesson.
Reading-In Writing journal, create an 8-line poem (first draft) about a time you were sad. Use today's book as your inspiration piece.
Writing-Bellwork-Bag of Marbles
Literature-"Horns & Wrinkles"-Chapter 7-100-word Reader's Response
20090908
Spelling-Printing in your journal, create 10 sentences using your choice of 10 new Spelling words. Highlight the words in your sentences.
Math-#1-10 (The 4 Operations)
Reading-Weekly Reader-Issue 1
Writing-Bellwork-Favorite Season; "Friendly Letter" to President Obama describing why education is important to you-100 words in the body of the letter
Literature-Horns & Wrinkles-Chapter 6-100-word Reader's Response
20090903
Spelling-Proofreading-printing in journal, complete the 6 new sentences using the corrected words; test tomorrow
Math-redo p. 24-25 # 4-50 (evens only); test tomorrow
Writing-bellwork in journal-First Car
Literature-Horns & Wrinkles by Joseph Helgerson-p. 1-10-Chapters 1-2-(100-word reader's response)
20090902
Spelling-in journal, use 10 spelling words to create a story; highlight the words you used
English-"Getting to Know" activity in journal
Social Studies-Read p. 30-34-Chapter 2, Section 1-Complete the 3 Reading Check questions
Reading-OWH-article outline
Writing-Bently's feelings chart-in journal
20090901
English-Review and present "Friendly Letter" assignments
Math-p.24 #4-50 (evens only)
Writing-Underground Animal-bellwork, in journal; metacognition-opinion-in journal
20090831
Spelling-Unit 3-Sentences in journal (print)
English-"Friendly Letter" in journal
Reading-Update Reading Journals
Writing-Magic Remote-bellwork, in journal
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 129-151-Chapter 8 (100-word reader's response)
20090827
Spelling-Test tomorrow
English-"Friendly Letter" test tomorrow
Math-Test tomorrow
Reading-Update Reading Journal book logs.
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 120-125-Chapter 7 (pt..2)-(200-word response)
Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow.
Return Henry Doorly Zoo permission slip tomorrow.
20090826
Spelling-Make sure you have a paper for your proofreading rough draft in AM tomorrow.
English-Alphabetize the 50 states-due 8/27
Math-Complete the worksheet from Lesson 1.2
Social Studies-Turn in completed map of Asia.
Reading-Read the Omaha World Herald for pleasure today.
Writing-Apology letter to Ms. Perry
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 105-120-Chapter 7 (pt.1)-(100-word response)
PTA Fundraiser begins today. All orders due on September 12th.
20090825
Reading-"Thinking About Reading" activity using the Omaha World Herald
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 94-104-Chapter 6 (pt.2)-(200-word response)
20090824
English-Omaha World Herald-p. 2E-Creative Captions-1 caption
Math-p. 21 #2-20 (evens only)
Social Studies-Finish work on map of Asia
Reading-lesson on "Thinking About Reading"
Writing-Add morning bellwork to journal
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 83-94-Chapter 6 (pt.1)-(100-word response)
Scholastic September Arrow & Tab book orders due. Make checks out to "Scholastic." Cash also accepted.
20090821
Spelling-Test today
Math-Test today
Social Studies-Begin map of Asia
Writing-Add morning bellwork to journal
Literature-Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos-p. 65-81-Chapter 5-(100-word Reader's Response)
20090820
Spelling-In jornal, use proofreading activity to create a story with your 6 new spelling words. Test tomorrow,
Math-Test tomorrow.
Social Studies-read p. 20-24
Writing-Add morning Bellwork to journal
Literature-Teacher read-aloud: Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos; p. 45-64-Chapter 4; complete a 150-word reader's response; Turn in Literature folder for teacher review.
Get parent signature on Social Skills paragraph.
Show your school support. Wear your Beals T-shirt tomorrow.
20090819
Math-Seatwork Today: p. 15 #1-40 (answers only) Take home if you didn't finish in class. p. 18-19 # 20-60 (evens only)
Social Studies-Read p. 8-17 (Sections 1 & 2)
Literature-Teacher read-aloud: Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos; p. 31-44-Chapter 3; complete a 100-word reader's response; Turn in Literature folder for teacher review.
Remember to bring signed paperwork back tomorrow.
20090818
English-Daily 5 outline in Spelling/English journal
Literature-Teacher read-aloud: Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos; p. 17-30-Chapter 2; complete a 100-word reader's response; Turn in Literature folder for teacher review.
Return completed SIP paperwork by tomorrow.
20090817
Writing-"I Have a Secret." (1 page-best cursive handwriting)
Literature-Teacher read-aloud: Heads or Tails by Jack Gantos; p. 1-15-Chapter 1; complete a 100-word reader's response; Prepare a Literature folder noting the title, author's name, and your name; decorate and illustrate your folder.
Bring all signed school paperwork back tomorrow.
Spelling-Using the 5 new Spelling words, create a paragraph in your Spelling journal. Use cursive, and highlight the words.