LEARNING GOALS and assignments
WEEK OF MAY 26 - 29
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN use iPick guidelines to choose an appropriate text to read.
I CAN use Word Wall Words
I CAN contribute to a Socratic Circle discussion.
I CAN focus on my chosen text during Read to Self time.
I CAN summarize an informational text.
I CAN analyze author's style in an informational text.
I CAN identify theme in an informational text.
I CAN make connections to informational text.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Complete CCR Questions #1 - #4. Use this link to the anchor charts to help you out!
3. Use an article of your choice OR the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Monday, June 1.
WEEK OF MAY 18 - 22
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN use the Focus Question format to support my opinion with evidence.
I CAN focus on my chosen text during Read to Self time.
I CAN summarize an informational text.
I CAN analyze author's style in an informational text.
I CAN identify theme in an informational text.
I CAN make connections to informational text.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Complete CCR Questions #1 - #3. Use this link to the anchor charts to help you out!
3. FIFTH GRADE ONLY: Complete Focus Question: Why do you think Jonathan made the decision to run?
4. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Tuesday, May 26.
WEEK OF MAY 11 - 15
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN use the Focus Question format to support my opinion with evidence.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN do my best on the SCOOTPAD questions.
I CAN use my best effort on the DIBELS and SRI test.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Complete the ELA Placement Test and Assignment #2 on Scootpad. Remember, your login is first initial, last name and the password is frog.
3. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: Complete an expanding vocabulary assignment of your choice.
4. FIFTH GRADE ONLY: Complete Focus Question: Why do you think Jonathan made the decision to run?
5. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Monday, May 18.
6. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE SAME BAG TEMPLATE FROM MARCH/APRIL! Bag is due on EDMODO on Monday, May 18.
WEEK OF MAY 4 - 8
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN translate language from the 1700's to modern day talk.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN do my best on the SCOOTPAD questions.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Continue to write examples of Figurative Language on our class chart.
3. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: Complete the Connect To assignment.
4. FIFTH GRADE ONLY: Complete the "Excuse Me?
5. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Monday, May 11.
6. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book. MAKE SURE YOU USE IPICK GUIDLINES! Bag is due on EDMODO on Monday, May 18.
WEEK OF APRIL 27 - MAY 1
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN use iPick Guidelines to choose my Pop! Into a Good Book
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Continue to write examples of Figurative Language on our class chart.
3. Complete the Visual Vocabulary assignment.
4. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
5. Choose your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin reading it. MAKE SURE YOU USE IPICK GUIDLINES! Bag is due on EDMODO on Friday, May 15.
WEEK OF APRIL 20 - 24
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use choose interesting and challenging words to explore.
I CAN use evidence from a text to support my opinions.
I CAN consider the needs of others in the classroom and school.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Complete a Word Detective page using a word of your choice from a book you are reading. MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE THE TOP PART WITH THE SENTENCE AND PAGE NUMBER WHERE YOU FOUND YOUR WORD. Due ON EDMODO on Monday, April 27.
3. Complete the "A Baseball Great" article and questions. UNDERLINE THE PART WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWER (EVIDENCE) TO EACH QUESTION AND NUMBER THE UNDERLINED PART WITH THE QUESTION NUMBER IT MATCHES UP WITH. Due ON EDMODO on Monday, April 27.
4. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: While the 5th graders take the M-STEP, you will be working on Jason's Gold in your homeroom. Please follow the schedule for each day that I have outlined for you on the Jason's Gold page.
WEEK OF APRIL 13 - 17
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO on Monday, April 20.
2. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin working on your bag for this month! Bag is due on EDMODO on Wednesday, April 15.
3. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: While the 5th graders take the M-STEP, you will be working on Jason's Gold in your homeroom. Please follow the schedule for each day that I have outlined for you on the Jason's Gold page.
WEEK OF MARCH 23 - 27
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use choose interesting and challenging words to explore.
I CAN use evidence from a text to support my opinions.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night! Fill out your March Madness Reading Month Calendar.
2. Complete a Word Detective page using a word of your choice from a book you are reading. MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE THE TOP PART WITH THE SENTENCE AND PAGE NUMBER WHERE YOU FOUND YOUR WORD.
3. Complete the "Eggs, Eggs, Eggs" article and questions. UNDERLINE THE PART WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWER (EVIDENCE) TO EACH QUESTION AND NUMBER THE UNDERLINED PART WITH THE QUESTION NUMBER IT MATCHES UP WITH.
4. Complete the Figurative Language project in Tagul. Choose one of the types of figurative language we have been talking about. Make sure you put that word in your creation and SPELL IT CORRECTLY. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS WELL. Then, put examples of that type of figurative language in your collage - these can be examples from text or that you have created on your own. Here are the steps to follow in Tagul:
1. Log in: newellreading Password: disney
2. Click CREATE NEW CLOUD
3. Under the Table Tab, click clear all to erase the demo cloud. (The old preview will still show on the right until you click visualize)
4. Click add tag and type in each one separately.
5. Click Visualize to see the new tags you've added.
6. Save your cloud with YOUR NAME and the TYPE OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE you used.
Once you've got your tags in, just play around with it! Next to each word you can pick certain weights, color, fonts, and angles for each tag or leave them all set to random.
5. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin working on your bag for this month! Bag is due on EDMODO on Wednesday, April 15.
WEEK OF MARCH 16 - 20
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN speak in front of the class*
I CAN be a good audience member
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night! Fill out your March Madness Reading Month Calendar.
2. Complete the IDIOMS poster. Use this link to choose the idiom you want to illustrate. Fold a piece of large white paper in half. On one side, write the LITERAL meaning (what the idiom says) and on the other side write the ACTUAL meaning (what the idiom actually means). You must do an illustration on each side, and the illustration must be neatly drawn and colored. You may NOT print out a picture online - this should be your own creation! STAR STUDENTS, THIS IS YOUR ONLY ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK!
3. LATE WORK: Complete the Figurative Language Packet (on paper - check the reading drawer for extra copies). Due in the drawer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
4. LATE WORK: Complete the Vocabulary Sort assignment. Due on EDMODO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
5. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
6. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin working on your bag for this month! Bag is due on EDMODO on Wednesday, April 15.
7. Be prepared to say your OSCARS speech in front of the class. It must be MEMORIZED by this Thursday!
WEEK OF MARCH 9 - 13
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night! Fill out your March Madness Reading Month Calendar.
2. Complete the Figurative Language Packet (on paper - check the reading drawer for extra copies). Due in the drawer first thing Monday, March 16.
3. Complete the Vocabulary Sort assignment. Due on EDMODO Monday, March 16.
4. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Monday, March 16.
5. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin working on your bag for this month! Bag is due on EDMODO on Wednesday, April 15.
WEEK OF MARCH 2 - 6
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete the constructed response (short answer) and informational essay for the
M-STEP Animals and Their Surroundings Performance Task.
2. Complete the PARC sheet using an article of your choice from Scholastic News. You must have at least three items in each box. The retell box should have one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end.
3. Add at least one item to our new class search chart on figurative language.
4. READ 20+ MINUTES EVERY NIGHT! Use the March Madness calendar to keep track of your minutes. Don't forget to have your parents sign it! If you lost your paper copy, download and print a new one here.
SCIENCE:
I CAN use writing MUST DOS to explain my thinking clearly in science.
I CAN use force, direction, and speed words in my writing.
I CAN carefully analyze my assignments from this semester and choose the top one to be evaluated by Mrs. Newell
I CAN prepare for my Force and Motion exam.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Choose your BEST page from the Force and Motion Journal. Use the rubric we discussed in class to evaluate and revise your work. Turn in the journal page you choose to EDMODO (the rubric can be found on EDMODO). Due Wednesday, March 4.
2. After participating in the Kahoot Activity in class, use the study guide to prepare for the test. Test will be on Wednesday, March 11 for Mrs. Newell's class and on Thursday, March 12 for Mrs. Loveridge's class.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 - 27
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities
I CAN use I PICK guidelines to select an appropriate Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN understand figurative language.
I CAN put my best effort into my role for the 2015 OSCARS.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete questions 10 - 20 in the practice M-STEP online. ACCESS THIS ONLY THROUGH GOOGLE CHROME.
2. Complete the PARC sheet using an article of your choice from Scholastic News. You must have at least three items in each box. The retell box should have one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end. Due Monday, March 2.
3. Complete an expanding vocabulary activity of your choice. Due Monday, March 2 on EDMODO. If you do a Visual Vocabulary entry or complete your assignment on paper, please take a picture of it and turn it in on Edmodo.
4. Reply to the new post in the Expanding Vocabulary Blog. Make sure you have AT LEAST THREE SENTENCES in your answer. Explain WHY you feel the way that you do. THEN, respond to the comment of another student as well! Due Monday, March 2nd.
5. Email the title and/or a picture of your Pop! Into a Good Book choice to Mrs. Newell by Wednesday, February 25.
6. Add AT LEAST one item to our new class search chart on Figurative Language.
7. If you are doing an acceptance speech for the OSCARS and you need to check out the book your character is in/author has written, please look for it during library time!
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16 - 20
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activity
I CAN use I PICK guidelines to select an appropriate Pop! Into a Good Book.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete the PARC sheet using an article of your choice from Scholastic News. You must have at least three items in each box. The retell box should have one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end. Due Monday, February 23.
2. Complete an expanding vocabulary activity of your choice. Due Monday, February 23 on EDMODO. If you do a Visual Vocabulary entry or complete your assignment on paper, please take a picture of it and turn it in on Edmodo.
3. Email the title and/or a picture of your Pop! Into a Good Book choice to Mrs. Newell by Friday, February 20.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9 - 13
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions with different people.
I CAN look for positive characteristics in my classmates.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete a random act of kindness for your Secret Friend and other classmates each day. Study your Secret Friend to look for positive characteristics to their personality. Three compliments for your Secret Friend due ON OR BEFORE Thursday, February 12. May be done on paper or emailed to me.
2. 5th Grade only - lyrics for OSCARS song due by FRIDAY. Please email them to me or turn them in to the drawer. A page for you to write on including the original lyrics are in the OSCARS Musical Entertainment Folder in my Language Arts Newell 2014 2015 its learning course.
3. 6th Grade only - complete Focus Question #3 in Jason's Gold ON YOUR OWN. Please submit in Edmodo or turn in to the drawer. Make sure you use the vocabulary words included in chapters 7-11 in your expanding vocabulary work this week.
4. Complete an expanding vocabulary activity of your choice (due Wednesday).
5. Reply to the new post in the Expanding Vocabulary Blog. THEN, respond to the comment of another student as well! (due Wednesday).
6. Vote EVERY DAY on EDMODO for the characters you would like to win on the March Madness Bracket!
7. Vote on the winners for the 2015 OSCARS through Survey Monkey ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, February 11.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4- 6
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN complete my Pop! Into a Good Book bag at a QUALITY level.
I CAN look for positive characteristics in my classmates.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN effectively use tools available for the M-STEP on my iPad.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read your Pop! Into a Good Book novel each day. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9.
2. Complete a random act of kindness for your Secret Friend and other classmates each day. Study your Secret Friend to look for positive characteristics to their personality. Three compliments for your Secret Friend due ON OR BEFORE Thursday, February 12. May be done on paper or emailed to me.
3. 6th Grade only - complete Focus Question #2 in Jason's Gold with a partner.
4. Complete an expanding vocabulary activity of your choice.
5. Complete questions 10 - 20 in the practice M-STEP online (done in class with Mrs. Newell).
WEEK OF JANUARY 26 - 30
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use analogies.
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN explain the difference between genre and theme.
I CAN explain characteristics of the action/adventure and mystery genres.
I CAN read my Pop! Into a Good Book each day and focus on the questions provided on the bag.
I CAN keep my hands on home row and use correct typing form
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete the analogies page using word wall words (6th graders MUST use words from Jason's Gold as part of the assignment - apprehension, plight, monotonous).
2. Complete your WINTER GOALS using your SRI and DIBELS data if you haven't already.
3. Complete the new entry on the Expanding Vocabulary Blog.
4. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: We will read up to Chapter 5 in Jason's Gold and complete focus question #1 together, and question #2 with a partner.
5. Socratic Circle paper due in class the day we have our discussion. Please turn in to the correct homeroom drawer.
6. Read your Pop! Into a Good Book novel each day. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9
WEEK OF JANUARY 19 - 23
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use data to set goals for myself as a reader.
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN explain the difference between genre and theme.
I CAN read my Pop! Into a Good Book each day and focus on the questions provided on the bag.
I CAN keep my hands on home row and use correct typing form
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete a expanding vocabulary activity of your choice using word wall words (6th graders MUST use words from Jason's Gold as part of the assignment).
2. Read the Martin Luther King Day article with a partner and complete the attached questions. Turn in on the space provided in Edmodo. You may turn in ONE paper with BOTH names on it.
3. Record your new SRI and DIBELS scores on your personal data sheet. Complete the goals and turn in on the space provided in Edmodo.
4. Read your Pop! Into a Good Book novel each day. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9
WEEK OF JANUARY 12 - 16
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words to effectively express my opinion about a book.
I CAN tell the difference between genre and theme.
I CAN describe characteristics of the action/adventure genre.
I CAN read my Pop! Into a Good Book each day and focus on the questions provided on the bag.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Create an original post and respond to at least one other post on the Expanding Vocabulary Blog by Tuesday, January 20.
2. Pic Collage entry for Visual Vocabulary Weebly completed and posted at a quality level by Tuesday, January 20.
3. Focus Question #13 (5th Grade) and Focus Question #3 - Ch 14 - 15 (6th Grade) due Wednesday, January 14. Please write out on lined paper or use whatever app you wish to type it on your iPad and turn it in via Edmodo.
4. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9
SCIENCE
I CAN slow the motion of an object over a surface.
I CAN describe the forces at work in my marble experiment trials and determine which processes were most successful.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Pages 1-5 in your science journal due Friday, January 16.
WEEK OF JANUARY 5 - 9
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use quotes to effectively support my opinion about a text
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively
I CAN follow CHAMPS expectations for reading class
I CAN stay focused and do my best on my work
I CAN determine the main idea of a text
I CAN choose an iPick book that will help me to grow as a reader
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Post to the Expanding Vocabulary blog using proper blogging format by Monday, January 12
2. We will COMPLETE Indian in the Cupboard and The Cay this week.
3. Focus Question #13 (5th Grade) and Focus Question #3 - Ch 14 - 15 (6th Grade) due Monday, January 12
4. Connect To due Monday, January 12 (this may be completed alone OR with a partner. Partners may turn in ONE paper with both students' names on it).
4. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK novel choice approved by Friday, January 9
5. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9
WEEK OF DECEMBER 15 - 19
*DON'T FORGET YOUR BOOK FOR THE EXCHANGE! DUE WEDNESDAY!
READING:
I CAN use quotes to effectively support my opinion about a text
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people
I CAN build on others ideas and express my own ideas clearly
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Book exchange book due Wednesday, December 17. Wrap the book, mark it from you, and make sure it is appropriate for a boy OR a girl.
2. Vocabulary Sort due on FRIDAY, December 19
3. Post to the new Expanding Vocabulary blog
4. We will read through chapter 11 in both The Cay and Indian in the Cupboard
5. BOOK-IT CUBE due on Monday, January 5 (optional).
SCIENCE:
I CAN collaborate with my team to to build and improve upon models in experiments
I CAN build on others ideas and express my own ideas clearly
I CAN slow the motion of an object across a distance
I CAN increase the motion of an object across a distance
I CAN determine which variables affect the amount of time it takes a marble to travel over a distance
ASSIGNMENTS:
WEEK OF DECEMBER 8-12
READING:
I CAN fluently read books at my level well
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases authors use
I CAN make personal connections to a text
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people
I CAN build on others ideas and express my own ideas clearly
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively
ASSIGNMENTS:
Visual Vocabulary OR Connect To due on Monday, December 15
Pop! Into a Good Book bag due Monday, December 15
"You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" Socratic Circles page due IN CLASS the day of discussion.
We will read through chapter 8 in both The Cay and Indian in the Cupboard
We will complete CCR questions 2-4 in class
SCIENCE:
I CAN use prior knowledge and experience to show what I know about Force and Motion
I CAN collaborate with my team to to build and improve upon models in experiments
I CAN build on others ideas and express my own ideas clearly
ASSIGNMENTS:
Force and Motion Science Journal p.1-2 due Friday, December 12
WEEK OF DECEMBER 1 - 5
READING:
I CAN use quotes to effectively support my opinion about a text
I CAN fluently read books at my level well
I CAN come prepared to class with necessary materials and clean up after myself before leaving the Media Center or the classroom.
I CAN use Word Wall words effectively.
ASSIGNMENTS:
READ 20+ minutes each night!
5th Grade: Complete Focus Question #4 for Indian in the Cupboard. Turn in on Edmodo!
6th Grade: Complete The Cay Analyzing Characters page. Turn in on Edmodo!
Visual Vocabulary entry due Monday, December 8
Pop! Into a Good Book novel and paper bag due Monday, December 15
SCIENCE
We will not meet for science class this week. The new unit, Force and Motion, begins next week!
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17-21
READING:
I CAN demonstrate my understanding of word wall words though the use of words and pictures on the Visual Vocabulary Weebly.
I CAN fluently read books at my level well.
I CAN come prepared to class with necessary materials and clean up after myself before leaving the Media Center or classroom.
ASSIGNMENTS:
READ 20+ minutes each night!
Visual Vocabulary entry due Monday, November 24
Pop! Into a Good Book novel and paper bag due Monday, December 15
SCIENCE:
I CAN describe the different phases of the moon and explain WHY they occur.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Journal p.12 due Tuesday, Nov. 18 (Newell) and Wednesday, Nov. 19 (Loveridge)
Solar and Lunar Eclipses page due Thursday, Nov. 20 (Newell) and Friday, Nov. 21 (Loveridge)
Re-takes for Objects in Sky test Thursday, October 20 at 2nd recess
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10 - 14
READING:
I CAN explain the difference between a theme and a main idea with examples.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
I CAN fluently read books at my level well.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
I CAN build on other's ideas and express my own ideas clearly.
ASSIGNMENTS:
READ 20+ minutes each night!
Word Detective due Monday, November 10 (Group B due Wednesday, November 12)
Vocabulary Sort due Monday, November 17
SCIENCE:
I can review concepts from the Objects in the Sky unit.
I can study for my test using the Study Guide and my Objects in the Sky journal EACH DAY this week.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Study Guide completed by this Wednesday (Loveridge) and Thursday (Newell)
*Science Test this Friday, November 14* Study, study, study!
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3 - 7
READING:
I CAN explain the difference between a theme and a main idea with examples.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
I CAN fluently read books at my level well.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
I CAN build on other's ideas and express my own ideas clearly.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Word Detective due Monday, November 10
WEEK OF OCTOBER 27 - 31
READING:
I CAN sequence events in a story.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
I CAN build on other's ideas and express my own ideas clearly.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Pop! Into a Good Book Assignment due Monday, October 27
Expanding Vocabulary due Monday, October 27
Sequencing Worksheet due Wednesday, October 29
Connect To Worksheet due Monday, November 3
SCIENCE:
I CAN explain what revolution and rotation means and how it applies to the Earth.
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN use iPick guidelines to choose an appropriate text to read.
I CAN use Word Wall Words
I CAN contribute to a Socratic Circle discussion.
I CAN focus on my chosen text during Read to Self time.
I CAN summarize an informational text.
I CAN analyze author's style in an informational text.
I CAN identify theme in an informational text.
I CAN make connections to informational text.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Complete CCR Questions #1 - #4. Use this link to the anchor charts to help you out!
3. Use an article of your choice OR the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Monday, June 1.
WEEK OF MAY 18 - 22
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN use the Focus Question format to support my opinion with evidence.
I CAN focus on my chosen text during Read to Self time.
I CAN summarize an informational text.
I CAN analyze author's style in an informational text.
I CAN identify theme in an informational text.
I CAN make connections to informational text.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Complete CCR Questions #1 - #3. Use this link to the anchor charts to help you out!
3. FIFTH GRADE ONLY: Complete Focus Question: Why do you think Jonathan made the decision to run?
4. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Tuesday, May 26.
WEEK OF MAY 11 - 15
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN use the Focus Question format to support my opinion with evidence.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN do my best on the SCOOTPAD questions.
I CAN use my best effort on the DIBELS and SRI test.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Complete the ELA Placement Test and Assignment #2 on Scootpad. Remember, your login is first initial, last name and the password is frog.
3. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: Complete an expanding vocabulary assignment of your choice.
4. FIFTH GRADE ONLY: Complete Focus Question: Why do you think Jonathan made the decision to run?
5. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Monday, May 18.
6. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE SAME BAG TEMPLATE FROM MARCH/APRIL! Bag is due on EDMODO on Monday, May 18.
WEEK OF MAY 4 - 8
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN translate language from the 1700's to modern day talk.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN do my best on the SCOOTPAD questions.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Continue to write examples of Figurative Language on our class chart.
3. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: Complete the Connect To assignment.
4. FIFTH GRADE ONLY: Complete the "Excuse Me?
5. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Monday, May 11.
6. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book. MAKE SURE YOU USE IPICK GUIDLINES! Bag is due on EDMODO on Monday, May 18.
WEEK OF APRIL 27 - MAY 1
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN use iPick Guidelines to choose my Pop! Into a Good Book
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Continue to write examples of Figurative Language on our class chart.
3. Complete the Visual Vocabulary assignment.
4. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
5. Choose your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin reading it. MAKE SURE YOU USE IPICK GUIDLINES! Bag is due on EDMODO on Friday, May 15.
WEEK OF APRIL 20 - 24
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use choose interesting and challenging words to explore.
I CAN use evidence from a text to support my opinions.
I CAN consider the needs of others in the classroom and school.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night!
2. Complete a Word Detective page using a word of your choice from a book you are reading. MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE THE TOP PART WITH THE SENTENCE AND PAGE NUMBER WHERE YOU FOUND YOUR WORD. Due ON EDMODO on Monday, April 27.
3. Complete the "A Baseball Great" article and questions. UNDERLINE THE PART WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWER (EVIDENCE) TO EACH QUESTION AND NUMBER THE UNDERLINED PART WITH THE QUESTION NUMBER IT MATCHES UP WITH. Due ON EDMODO on Monday, April 27.
4. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: While the 5th graders take the M-STEP, you will be working on Jason's Gold in your homeroom. Please follow the schedule for each day that I have outlined for you on the Jason's Gold page.
WEEK OF APRIL 13 - 17
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO on Monday, April 20.
2. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin working on your bag for this month! Bag is due on EDMODO on Wednesday, April 15.
3. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: While the 5th graders take the M-STEP, you will be working on Jason's Gold in your homeroom. Please follow the schedule for each day that I have outlined for you on the Jason's Gold page.
WEEK OF MARCH 23 - 27
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use choose interesting and challenging words to explore.
I CAN use evidence from a text to support my opinions.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night! Fill out your March Madness Reading Month Calendar.
2. Complete a Word Detective page using a word of your choice from a book you are reading. MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE THE TOP PART WITH THE SENTENCE AND PAGE NUMBER WHERE YOU FOUND YOUR WORD.
3. Complete the "Eggs, Eggs, Eggs" article and questions. UNDERLINE THE PART WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWER (EVIDENCE) TO EACH QUESTION AND NUMBER THE UNDERLINED PART WITH THE QUESTION NUMBER IT MATCHES UP WITH.
4. Complete the Figurative Language project in Tagul. Choose one of the types of figurative language we have been talking about. Make sure you put that word in your creation and SPELL IT CORRECTLY. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE YOUR NAME AS WELL. Then, put examples of that type of figurative language in your collage - these can be examples from text or that you have created on your own. Here are the steps to follow in Tagul:
1. Log in: newellreading Password: disney
2. Click CREATE NEW CLOUD
3. Under the Table Tab, click clear all to erase the demo cloud. (The old preview will still show on the right until you click visualize)
4. Click add tag and type in each one separately.
5. Click Visualize to see the new tags you've added.
6. Save your cloud with YOUR NAME and the TYPE OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE you used.
Once you've got your tags in, just play around with it! Next to each word you can pick certain weights, color, fonts, and angles for each tag or leave them all set to random.
5. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin working on your bag for this month! Bag is due on EDMODO on Wednesday, April 15.
WEEK OF MARCH 16 - 20
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN speak in front of the class*
I CAN be a good audience member
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night! Fill out your March Madness Reading Month Calendar.
2. Complete the IDIOMS poster. Use this link to choose the idiom you want to illustrate. Fold a piece of large white paper in half. On one side, write the LITERAL meaning (what the idiom says) and on the other side write the ACTUAL meaning (what the idiom actually means). You must do an illustration on each side, and the illustration must be neatly drawn and colored. You may NOT print out a picture online - this should be your own creation! STAR STUDENTS, THIS IS YOUR ONLY ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK!
3. LATE WORK: Complete the Figurative Language Packet (on paper - check the reading drawer for extra copies). Due in the drawer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
4. LATE WORK: Complete the Vocabulary Sort assignment. Due on EDMODO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
5. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
6. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin working on your bag for this month! Bag is due on EDMODO on Wednesday, April 15.
7. Be prepared to say your OSCARS speech in front of the class. It must be MEMORIZED by this Thursday!
WEEK OF MARCH 9 - 13
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities.
I CAN focus on my Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN make good choices and use my best behavior in all situations with all teachers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read 20+ minutes at home each night! Fill out your March Madness Reading Month Calendar.
2. Complete the Figurative Language Packet (on paper - check the reading drawer for extra copies). Due in the drawer first thing Monday, March 16.
3. Complete the Vocabulary Sort assignment. Due on EDMODO Monday, March 16.
4. Use the Scholastic News to complete the PARC sheet this week. Make sure you have 3 things in each column and that you do your best thinking! Due on EDMODO Monday, March 16.
5. Continue reading your Pop! Into a Good Book and/or begin working on your bag for this month! Bag is due on EDMODO on Wednesday, April 15.
WEEK OF MARCH 2 - 6
READING:
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN locate and understand figurative language.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete the constructed response (short answer) and informational essay for the
M-STEP Animals and Their Surroundings Performance Task.
2. Complete the PARC sheet using an article of your choice from Scholastic News. You must have at least three items in each box. The retell box should have one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end.
3. Add at least one item to our new class search chart on figurative language.
4. READ 20+ MINUTES EVERY NIGHT! Use the March Madness calendar to keep track of your minutes. Don't forget to have your parents sign it! If you lost your paper copy, download and print a new one here.
SCIENCE:
I CAN use writing MUST DOS to explain my thinking clearly in science.
I CAN use force, direction, and speed words in my writing.
I CAN carefully analyze my assignments from this semester and choose the top one to be evaluated by Mrs. Newell
I CAN prepare for my Force and Motion exam.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Choose your BEST page from the Force and Motion Journal. Use the rubric we discussed in class to evaluate and revise your work. Turn in the journal page you choose to EDMODO (the rubric can be found on EDMODO). Due Wednesday, March 4.
2. After participating in the Kahoot Activity in class, use the study guide to prepare for the test. Test will be on Wednesday, March 11 for Mrs. Newell's class and on Thursday, March 12 for Mrs. Loveridge's class.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 - 27
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activities
I CAN use I PICK guidelines to select an appropriate Pop! Into a Good Book.
I CAN understand figurative language.
I CAN put my best effort into my role for the 2015 OSCARS.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete questions 10 - 20 in the practice M-STEP online. ACCESS THIS ONLY THROUGH GOOGLE CHROME.
2. Complete the PARC sheet using an article of your choice from Scholastic News. You must have at least three items in each box. The retell box should have one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end. Due Monday, March 2.
3. Complete an expanding vocabulary activity of your choice. Due Monday, March 2 on EDMODO. If you do a Visual Vocabulary entry or complete your assignment on paper, please take a picture of it and turn it in on Edmodo.
4. Reply to the new post in the Expanding Vocabulary Blog. Make sure you have AT LEAST THREE SENTENCES in your answer. Explain WHY you feel the way that you do. THEN, respond to the comment of another student as well! Due Monday, March 2nd.
5. Email the title and/or a picture of your Pop! Into a Good Book choice to Mrs. Newell by Wednesday, February 25.
6. Add AT LEAST one item to our new class search chart on Figurative Language.
7. If you are doing an acceptance speech for the OSCARS and you need to check out the book your character is in/author has written, please look for it during library time!
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16 - 20
I CAN create and/or follow a rigorous work plan for myself each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN think deeply and focus on the M-STEP activity
I CAN use I PICK guidelines to select an appropriate Pop! Into a Good Book.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete the PARC sheet using an article of your choice from Scholastic News. You must have at least three items in each box. The retell box should have one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end. Due Monday, February 23.
2. Complete an expanding vocabulary activity of your choice. Due Monday, February 23 on EDMODO. If you do a Visual Vocabulary entry or complete your assignment on paper, please take a picture of it and turn it in on Edmodo.
3. Email the title and/or a picture of your Pop! Into a Good Book choice to Mrs. Newell by Friday, February 20.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9 - 13
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions with different people.
I CAN look for positive characteristics in my classmates.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete a random act of kindness for your Secret Friend and other classmates each day. Study your Secret Friend to look for positive characteristics to their personality. Three compliments for your Secret Friend due ON OR BEFORE Thursday, February 12. May be done on paper or emailed to me.
2. 5th Grade only - lyrics for OSCARS song due by FRIDAY. Please email them to me or turn them in to the drawer. A page for you to write on including the original lyrics are in the OSCARS Musical Entertainment Folder in my Language Arts Newell 2014 2015 its learning course.
3. 6th Grade only - complete Focus Question #3 in Jason's Gold ON YOUR OWN. Please submit in Edmodo or turn in to the drawer. Make sure you use the vocabulary words included in chapters 7-11 in your expanding vocabulary work this week.
4. Complete an expanding vocabulary activity of your choice (due Wednesday).
5. Reply to the new post in the Expanding Vocabulary Blog. THEN, respond to the comment of another student as well! (due Wednesday).
6. Vote EVERY DAY on EDMODO for the characters you would like to win on the March Madness Bracket!
7. Vote on the winners for the 2015 OSCARS through Survey Monkey ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, February 11.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4- 6
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN complete my Pop! Into a Good Book bag at a QUALITY level.
I CAN look for positive characteristics in my classmates.
I CAN predict, ask questions, retell, and clarify information as I read a text.
I CAN effectively use tools available for the M-STEP on my iPad.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Read your Pop! Into a Good Book novel each day. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9.
2. Complete a random act of kindness for your Secret Friend and other classmates each day. Study your Secret Friend to look for positive characteristics to their personality. Three compliments for your Secret Friend due ON OR BEFORE Thursday, February 12. May be done on paper or emailed to me.
3. 6th Grade only - complete Focus Question #2 in Jason's Gold with a partner.
4. Complete an expanding vocabulary activity of your choice.
5. Complete questions 10 - 20 in the practice M-STEP online (done in class with Mrs. Newell).
WEEK OF JANUARY 26 - 30
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use analogies.
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN explain the difference between genre and theme.
I CAN explain characteristics of the action/adventure and mystery genres.
I CAN read my Pop! Into a Good Book each day and focus on the questions provided on the bag.
I CAN keep my hands on home row and use correct typing form
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete the analogies page using word wall words (6th graders MUST use words from Jason's Gold as part of the assignment - apprehension, plight, monotonous).
2. Complete your WINTER GOALS using your SRI and DIBELS data if you haven't already.
3. Complete the new entry on the Expanding Vocabulary Blog.
4. SIXTH GRADE ONLY: We will read up to Chapter 5 in Jason's Gold and complete focus question #1 together, and question #2 with a partner.
5. Socratic Circle paper due in class the day we have our discussion. Please turn in to the correct homeroom drawer.
6. Read your Pop! Into a Good Book novel each day. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9
WEEK OF JANUARY 19 - 23
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use data to set goals for myself as a reader.
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively.
I CAN explain the difference between genre and theme.
I CAN read my Pop! Into a Good Book each day and focus on the questions provided on the bag.
I CAN keep my hands on home row and use correct typing form
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete a expanding vocabulary activity of your choice using word wall words (6th graders MUST use words from Jason's Gold as part of the assignment).
2. Read the Martin Luther King Day article with a partner and complete the attached questions. Turn in on the space provided in Edmodo. You may turn in ONE paper with BOTH names on it.
3. Record your new SRI and DIBELS scores on your personal data sheet. Complete the goals and turn in on the space provided in Edmodo.
4. Read your Pop! Into a Good Book novel each day. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9
WEEK OF JANUARY 12 - 16
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use Word Wall Words to effectively express my opinion about a book.
I CAN tell the difference between genre and theme.
I CAN describe characteristics of the action/adventure genre.
I CAN read my Pop! Into a Good Book each day and focus on the questions provided on the bag.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Create an original post and respond to at least one other post on the Expanding Vocabulary Blog by Tuesday, January 20.
2. Pic Collage entry for Visual Vocabulary Weebly completed and posted at a quality level by Tuesday, January 20.
3. Focus Question #13 (5th Grade) and Focus Question #3 - Ch 14 - 15 (6th Grade) due Wednesday, January 14. Please write out on lined paper or use whatever app you wish to type it on your iPad and turn it in via Edmodo.
4. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9
SCIENCE
I CAN slow the motion of an object over a surface.
I CAN describe the forces at work in my marble experiment trials and determine which processes were most successful.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Pages 1-5 in your science journal due Friday, January 16.
WEEK OF JANUARY 5 - 9
READING:
I CAN complete a rigorous work plan for myself and STICK TO THE PLAN each day!
I CAN use quotes to effectively support my opinion about a text
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively
I CAN follow CHAMPS expectations for reading class
I CAN stay focused and do my best on my work
I CAN determine the main idea of a text
I CAN choose an iPick book that will help me to grow as a reader
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Post to the Expanding Vocabulary blog using proper blogging format by Monday, January 12
2. We will COMPLETE Indian in the Cupboard and The Cay this week.
3. Focus Question #13 (5th Grade) and Focus Question #3 - Ch 14 - 15 (6th Grade) due Monday, January 12
4. Connect To due Monday, January 12 (this may be completed alone OR with a partner. Partners may turn in ONE paper with both students' names on it).
4. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK novel choice approved by Friday, January 9
5. POP! INTO A GOOD BOOK bag completed and turned in by Monday, February 9
WEEK OF DECEMBER 15 - 19
*DON'T FORGET YOUR BOOK FOR THE EXCHANGE! DUE WEDNESDAY!
READING:
I CAN use quotes to effectively support my opinion about a text
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people
I CAN build on others ideas and express my own ideas clearly
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Book exchange book due Wednesday, December 17. Wrap the book, mark it from you, and make sure it is appropriate for a boy OR a girl.
2. Vocabulary Sort due on FRIDAY, December 19
3. Post to the new Expanding Vocabulary blog
4. We will read through chapter 11 in both The Cay and Indian in the Cupboard
5. BOOK-IT CUBE due on Monday, January 5 (optional).
SCIENCE:
I CAN collaborate with my team to to build and improve upon models in experiments
I CAN build on others ideas and express my own ideas clearly
I CAN slow the motion of an object across a distance
I CAN increase the motion of an object across a distance
I CAN determine which variables affect the amount of time it takes a marble to travel over a distance
ASSIGNMENTS:
WEEK OF DECEMBER 8-12
READING:
I CAN fluently read books at my level well
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases authors use
I CAN make personal connections to a text
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people
I CAN build on others ideas and express my own ideas clearly
I CAN use Word Wall Words effectively
ASSIGNMENTS:
Visual Vocabulary OR Connect To due on Monday, December 15
Pop! Into a Good Book bag due Monday, December 15
"You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" Socratic Circles page due IN CLASS the day of discussion.
We will read through chapter 8 in both The Cay and Indian in the Cupboard
We will complete CCR questions 2-4 in class
SCIENCE:
I CAN use prior knowledge and experience to show what I know about Force and Motion
I CAN collaborate with my team to to build and improve upon models in experiments
I CAN build on others ideas and express my own ideas clearly
ASSIGNMENTS:
Force and Motion Science Journal p.1-2 due Friday, December 12
WEEK OF DECEMBER 1 - 5
READING:
I CAN use quotes to effectively support my opinion about a text
I CAN fluently read books at my level well
I CAN come prepared to class with necessary materials and clean up after myself before leaving the Media Center or the classroom.
I CAN use Word Wall words effectively.
ASSIGNMENTS:
READ 20+ minutes each night!
5th Grade: Complete Focus Question #4 for Indian in the Cupboard. Turn in on Edmodo!
6th Grade: Complete The Cay Analyzing Characters page. Turn in on Edmodo!
Visual Vocabulary entry due Monday, December 8
Pop! Into a Good Book novel and paper bag due Monday, December 15
SCIENCE
We will not meet for science class this week. The new unit, Force and Motion, begins next week!
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17-21
READING:
I CAN demonstrate my understanding of word wall words though the use of words and pictures on the Visual Vocabulary Weebly.
I CAN fluently read books at my level well.
I CAN come prepared to class with necessary materials and clean up after myself before leaving the Media Center or classroom.
ASSIGNMENTS:
READ 20+ minutes each night!
Visual Vocabulary entry due Monday, November 24
Pop! Into a Good Book novel and paper bag due Monday, December 15
SCIENCE:
I CAN describe the different phases of the moon and explain WHY they occur.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Journal p.12 due Tuesday, Nov. 18 (Newell) and Wednesday, Nov. 19 (Loveridge)
Solar and Lunar Eclipses page due Thursday, Nov. 20 (Newell) and Friday, Nov. 21 (Loveridge)
Re-takes for Objects in Sky test Thursday, October 20 at 2nd recess
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10 - 14
READING:
I CAN explain the difference between a theme and a main idea with examples.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
I CAN fluently read books at my level well.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
I CAN build on other's ideas and express my own ideas clearly.
ASSIGNMENTS:
READ 20+ minutes each night!
Word Detective due Monday, November 10 (Group B due Wednesday, November 12)
Vocabulary Sort due Monday, November 17
SCIENCE:
I can review concepts from the Objects in the Sky unit.
I can study for my test using the Study Guide and my Objects in the Sky journal EACH DAY this week.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Study Guide completed by this Wednesday (Loveridge) and Thursday (Newell)
*Science Test this Friday, November 14* Study, study, study!
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3 - 7
READING:
I CAN explain the difference between a theme and a main idea with examples.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
I CAN fluently read books at my level well.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
I CAN build on other's ideas and express my own ideas clearly.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Word Detective due Monday, November 10
WEEK OF OCTOBER 27 - 31
READING:
I CAN sequence events in a story.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
I CAN build on other's ideas and express my own ideas clearly.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Pop! Into a Good Book Assignment due Monday, October 27
Expanding Vocabulary due Monday, October 27
Sequencing Worksheet due Wednesday, October 29
Connect To Worksheet due Monday, November 3
SCIENCE:
I CAN explain what revolution and rotation means and how it applies to the Earth.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 20 - 24
UPDATE! The Sequencing Worksheet due date has been extended until Wednesday, October 29th.
READING:
I CAN sequence events in a story.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Read at home 20+ minutes each night!
Sequencing Worksheet due Wednesday, October 29
Pop! Into a Good Book Assignment due Monday, October 27
Word Detective, Connect To, Vocabulary Sort, or Visual Vocabulary (your choice!) due Monday, October 27
Snapshot Assignment (Edmodo) due Monday, November 3rd.
SCIENCE:
I CAN explain what revolution and rotation means and how it applies to the Earth.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Science Journal PDF page 5 Question #2 due on Edmodo Friday, October 24
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Book Orders are due Monday, October 20. Orders may be submitted by paper (PAY WITH CHECK ONLY PLEASE) or online.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 13 - 17
READING:
I CAN explain how characters respond to challenges in a story.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
I CAN fluently read books at my level well.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
I CAN build on other's ideas and express my own ideas clearly.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Read at home 20+ minutes each night!
Pic Collage entry for Visual Vocabulary Weebly due Monday, October 20
Pop! Into a Good Book Assignment (book read and bag completed) due Monday, October 27
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Book Orders due Monday, October 20. Orders may be submitted by paper (PAY WITH CHECK ONLY PLEASE) or online.
SCIENCE:
I CAN give two reasons as to why we have seasons.
I CAN explain rotation and revolution and how it affects the Earth.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 - 10
READING:
I can explain how characters respond to challenges in a story.
I can discover, understand, and use new words.
I can explore the theme "Dealing With Change"
ASSIGNMENTS:
Word Detective, Connect To, or Vocabulary Sort (your choice!) due Monday, October 13
Characters Respond to Challenges Trifold Part 1 due Monday, October 13
Pop! Into a Good Book! Assignment due Monday, October 27
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Book Orders and Book It! Information go home this week!
SCIENCE:
I can investigate the reason for the seasons by collecting data.
ASSIGNMENTS:
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 3
READING:
I can explain how characters respond to challenges in a story.
I can discover, understand, and use new words.
I can explore the theme "Dealing With Change."
ASSIGNMENTS:
Word Detective Assignment due Monday, October 6, 2014
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22 - 26
READING:
I can summarize a fiction text in my own words.
I can give a summary of a piece of informational text without adding my opinions or judgements.
I can read and understand poetry at my grade level and above (with help when needed).
I can explore the theme "Dealing With Change."
ASSIGNMENTS:
Socratic Circle page turned in immediately after activity is completed in class:
(Class C = Wednesday, Classes A and B = Friday)
Connect To due Monday, September 29, 2014
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15 - 19
READING:
I can use our Word Wall to find connections between new or interesting words.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Sort due Monday, September 22, 2014
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
The following items are due tomorrow morning when you arrive for my homeroom class:
SUPERHERO LOGO
KRYPTONITE GOALS (only if you have already met with Mrs. Newell or Ms. Leslie)
MATH ABOUT ME (including the head on top)
UPDATE! The Sequencing Worksheet due date has been extended until Wednesday, October 29th.
READING:
I CAN sequence events in a story.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Read at home 20+ minutes each night!
Sequencing Worksheet due Wednesday, October 29
Pop! Into a Good Book Assignment due Monday, October 27
Word Detective, Connect To, Vocabulary Sort, or Visual Vocabulary (your choice!) due Monday, October 27
Snapshot Assignment (Edmodo) due Monday, November 3rd.
SCIENCE:
I CAN explain what revolution and rotation means and how it applies to the Earth.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Science Journal PDF page 5 Question #2 due on Edmodo Friday, October 24
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Book Orders are due Monday, October 20. Orders may be submitted by paper (PAY WITH CHECK ONLY PLEASE) or online.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 13 - 17
READING:
I CAN explain how characters respond to challenges in a story.
I CAN determine the meanings of words and phrases an author uses.
I CAN fluently read books at my level well.
I CAN effectively participate in different types of discussions and with different people.
I CAN build on other's ideas and express my own ideas clearly.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Read at home 20+ minutes each night!
Pic Collage entry for Visual Vocabulary Weebly due Monday, October 20
Pop! Into a Good Book Assignment (book read and bag completed) due Monday, October 27
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Book Orders due Monday, October 20. Orders may be submitted by paper (PAY WITH CHECK ONLY PLEASE) or online.
SCIENCE:
I CAN give two reasons as to why we have seasons.
I CAN explain rotation and revolution and how it affects the Earth.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 - 10
READING:
I can explain how characters respond to challenges in a story.
I can discover, understand, and use new words.
I can explore the theme "Dealing With Change"
ASSIGNMENTS:
Word Detective, Connect To, or Vocabulary Sort (your choice!) due Monday, October 13
Characters Respond to Challenges Trifold Part 1 due Monday, October 13
Pop! Into a Good Book! Assignment due Monday, October 27
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Book Orders and Book It! Information go home this week!
SCIENCE:
I can investigate the reason for the seasons by collecting data.
ASSIGNMENTS:
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 3
READING:
I can explain how characters respond to challenges in a story.
I can discover, understand, and use new words.
I can explore the theme "Dealing With Change."
ASSIGNMENTS:
Word Detective Assignment due Monday, October 6, 2014
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22 - 26
READING:
I can summarize a fiction text in my own words.
I can give a summary of a piece of informational text without adding my opinions or judgements.
I can read and understand poetry at my grade level and above (with help when needed).
I can explore the theme "Dealing With Change."
ASSIGNMENTS:
Socratic Circle page turned in immediately after activity is completed in class:
(Class C = Wednesday, Classes A and B = Friday)
Connect To due Monday, September 29, 2014
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15 - 19
READING:
I can use our Word Wall to find connections between new or interesting words.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Sort due Monday, September 22, 2014
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
The following items are due tomorrow morning when you arrive for my homeroom class:
SUPERHERO LOGO
KRYPTONITE GOALS (only if you have already met with Mrs. Newell or Ms. Leslie)
MATH ABOUT ME (including the head on top)