November 16th, 2010
Class activities for Tuesday, November 16
Spelling: We reviewed compound words and common spelling patterns for the /k/ sound: k, ke, ck.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles.
Writing: None today due to Technology.
Our next piece of writing, a fiction piece, is due Monday, November 29. Students should be drafting at this time.
Math: Students practiced using a protractor to measure the degrees of an angle. Homework is to complete Journal pp. 71, 73 and worksheet p. 244.
Science: We reviewed the reproductive system and how traits of parents and grandparents can be inherited by the offspring.
Social Studies: We reviewed the changes in Europe around the 1500s that affected the exploration of the New World. We also reviewed the Social Studies notebook reading notes from this chapter.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Notes:
- Book orders are due Friday, November 19. Order online at mrhowd.com/bookorder. Check or credit card only, please.
- Check your Parent Teacher Conference time.
- View or edit the “Paper and Coffee” juice volunteer list.
- View our class calendar.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.
