Monday, December 22, 2014

Weekly Update 12/22/14

I am not assigning any new homework this week.

Keep in mind that you have an ancient Egypt at-home project due January 13.

Have a wonderful break and happy 2015!!


Thursday, December 18, 2014

Due Friday, December 19

Math
        * M - HWR 7-3.  half sheet
        * J & R - worksheet

Writing
          * Funny animal pet
             Funny Animal Pet Rubric

Science
          * QUIZ MONDAY - CHEMISTRY MINI-UNIT!!!


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Due Thursday, December 18

Math
        * M - worksheet
        * R - HWR 7.3
        * J - HWR 7.2

 Social Studies
         * Pharaoh Essay due tomorrow

Writing
          * Funny Animal pet due Friday

Other
Dear Parents,

If you haven't had a chance to sign-up to help out with our holiday cinema event this coming Tuesday, then please go to the sign-up genius url address below.  Most of the slots have been filled, but there are still a few items needed.
(You may have to copy and paste the address into your browser's url field.)
Thank you!

The 5th Grade Team

Monday, December 15, 2014

Due Tuesday, 12/17

Math
         * HWR 7.1

Social Studies
         * Finish pharaoh essay. This must be handed in by Thursday at the latest. There will be no more class time allowed to work on this.
             Pharaoh Essay Rubric - YOU ONLY NEED TO PRINT THE SECOND PAGE!
         * !!! Bring stuffed animal!!! (Must be small enough to fit in locker.)

Writing
         * Funny animal pet essay due Friday
            Funny Animal Pet Rubric

Reading
         * Finish dictionary worksheet.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Weekly Update (Week of 12/15/14)

Math
Our next unit will be focusing on multiplication and division of whole numbers and decimals. Students have taken a pre-test to determine what they already know on this topic, which will help the teachers plan instruction for this unit.

Language Arts
We continue to have weekly writing assignments. The students were really enthusiastic about our fiction assignment this week. We will be having a fun "persuasive" essay topic next week! Students will receive their detailed assignment on Monday, as usual.

Social Studies
We have begun our unit on Ancient Egypt. Part of this unit is traditionally an at-home individual project to create an artifact representing some aspect of Ancient Egyptian history or culture. The students then give an oral presentation to the class regarding their topic. Students tend to be very excited about this project, and I look forward to seeing all the original creations every year! The projects and the unit test will be due after break. The test is scheduled for January 12, and the projects are due January 13. Students learned about the project today and will receive rubrics and a written description of the project assignment on Monday.

Science 
The chemistry "mini-unit" has begun. This will be a short unit with a quiz before winter break.

Other
There is a Sign-Up Genius for parents to bring treats for the Fifth Grade Holiday Cinema to be held on Tuesday, December 23. An email was sent to all fifth grade parents, or you can use the link below.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C044CAEAE2CA31-thetaylor/405424

If the link doesn't work, please copy and paste it into your browser's url field.




Thursday, December 11, 2014

Due Friday, December 12

Math
       * Multiplication practice

Writing
       * Fiction story due.
          Fiction - Warning rubric 

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Due Thursday, December 11

Math
       * M - HWR FP.5
       * J - HWR FP.4

Writing
       * Fiction "warning" story

Other
      * Don't forget! Contest entries for MLK, Jr. Day are due to Dr. Gaston on Friday!


Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Due Wednesday, 12/10

Math
      * M - no homework
      * J - finish test corrections & number puzzle at least one side.

Word Study
      * Words due tomorrow (Wednesday)

Writing
      * "She had been warned, but it was too late" story due Friday

Other
      * Fitness tomorrow - bring your sneakers!
      * Don't forget! Contest entries for MLK, Jr. Day are due to Dr. Gaston on Friday!

Monday, December 8, 2014

Due Tuesday, 12/6

Science
       *MATTER TEST TOMORROW!!!

Math
       * J- Challenge problems
       * M - HWR FP-4 (This is the unit before unit 1 in your Homework & Remembering books)
       * Re-quiz on Wednesday. If you do not need to re-quiz, there will be a quiz on expanded/word/standard form.


Word Study
       * weekly assignment due Wed.

Writing
       * Fictional "She had been warned, but now it was too late" story due Friday.
        Fiction - Warning rubric  in Google Docs (Remember, you must be logged in to your APS Google account. Please complete your writing in Google Docs so that you can work on it both in class and at home!!!





Thursday, December 4, 2014

Due Friday, 12/5

Math
         No math homework!
          *If you want to practice the names of the place values, try this game:
             place value name game 

Writing
         * Description essay. You can print a new copy of the rubric here (Student must be logged in to             APS Google account to access):
            Description assignment rubric

Science
        * Finish pp 622-626 & vocab flipbooks
        * Matter test is on Tuesday!
   

Other
        * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day contest entries are due next Friday, 12/12. The theme is how to use kindness, words, or service to make a positive change in the community. Students may write an essay or poem, or create a piece of visual art. I have extra contest entry forms in the classroom if needed.

        * White House Video Contest!
            CALLING ALL STUDENT SCORSESES: The White House announced that it's hosting its second student film festival. The theme is, "The Impact of Giving Back." The administration is calling on students in kindergarten through high school to tell a story about paying it forward, community service and what it looks like to make a difference. (Last year's theme was about how technology is impacting the classroom.) The rules are the same - students must upload their three-minute films to YouTube. Submissions are due by Jan. 20. The White House will pick films in mid-February and the film festival will be held in the spring. More information: http://1.usa.gov/1uXrjMc


Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Due Thursday, 12/4

Math

  •   M- HWR 3.18 Remembering side only
  •   J - HWR 3.13 both sides


Writing

  •   Description essay due Friday


Social Studies

  •   3 Seasons of the Nile poster


Word Study

  •    New words due next Wednesday


Science

  • Matter Test - Tuesday, 12/9






Sunday, November 23, 2014

Due Tuesday 11/25

Math
Magnolia group - place value & decimal blocks ws

Writing
Your Thanksgiving essays are due on Tuesday WITH RUBRIC!!!
If you have lost your rubric, please print out another using this link:
Thanksgiving Writing Rubric

Social Studies
Test on Tuesday
See study guide on Blackboard. You can also play the review games on the learntci.com website.
The test will cover the following chapters, as well as material covered in class:
The Rise of Sumerian City-States
Ancient Sumer
Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia
The Origins of Judaism (not available online)