October 27th, 2014
Class activities for Monday, October 27
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: We talked about how details can be used to change the pace of a story. For unimportant parts, a writer can move the story along by leaving out details. For the important scenes, adding talking, action, and visual details can slow a scene down and let the reader picture it better.
A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due Friday, October 31. Your student should be nearly done revising by now.
Math: Students worked on a STAR Math test today.
Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.
Science: We wrote notes about the reproductive system today. We also started thinking about how different body systems work together. For example, muscles move bones, and bones give muscles something to attach to.
Social Studies: We worked as a class and in teams to learn more about important vocabulary words related to the the Age of Exploration when the New World was discovered.
Notes:
- Our Hawaiian Beach Bash is Friday, October 31, from 10-12:30. View our volunteer and guest list.
- Fall Conferences are November 11-13. View or edit your conference appointment.
- View our daily learning targets.
- Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.
