May 16th, 2012
Class activities for Wednesday, May 16
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.
Reading: Two groups performed their Literature Circles plays today.
Writing: We talked about using whitespace in poems to put only certain words on each line. This will allow the reader to see just the ideas that the poet wants the reader to see. A collection of poems will be due into portfolios on Monday, May 21.
Math: We practiced subtracting mixed numbers. Homework is to finish Journal P12-9. Here is the Khan Academy skill for adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
Science: Students started planning experiments that would test what plants need to survive. We will be testing if plants need these things:
- Salt or fresh water
- Water
- Air
- Light
- Soil
- Heat
Social Studies: None today due to our reading and math skills time.
- Yellow magnets: 1
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 25
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 11
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Students have been asked to work on Khan Academy for at least 60 minutes per week.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
