April 20th, 2011
Class activities for Wednesday, April 20
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Students previewed new Literature Circles books today.
Writing: Students worked on their I-Search project by collecting research and working on their digital presentations.
Here are more details about the I-Search project. Our general timeline :
- Week 1: Collect research
- Week 2: Select research, plan presentation, start draft of presentation
- Week 3: Finalize presentation, present at our I-Search Conference at the end of April
Math: We practiced adding and subtracting fractions using slide rules, clocks and by finding common denominators. Homework is to finish Journal pp. 201-203.
Science: Students continued to use clues to interpret motion line graphs. Homework is to finish the analysis on pp. 14-15.
Social Studies: None today due to library.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 1
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Notes:
- View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffee” juice volunteer list.
- View our class calendar.
- Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.