October 30th, 2014
Class activities for Thursday, October 30
Spelling: We reviewed the idea that suffixes change the meaning of base words. We looked at words ending in –er today. That suffix can mean different things:
- It can mean more than, as in stronger.
- It can mean one who, as in teacher.
- It sometimes is just part of the word, as in letter.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays. This week’s assignment will be due on Monday.
Reading: Students worked on a STAR Reading test today.
Writing: We talked about using a recurring detail in a story that shows up more than once. Having a detail appear in the beginning and then later in the story can tie the story together and make it more organized.
A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due Friday, October 31. Your student should be prewriting by now.
Math: Students practiced math skills using MobyMax today.
Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.
Science: Today was Body Systems Survivor! I asked students to vote a body system off the body. The class found out that it was very difficult to chose a body system to leave the body, since all of they are necessary.
Social Studies: We talked about the tools and reasons that led to explorers coming to the New World.
Notes:
- The Scrip fundraiser is starting again on Mondays. Learn more about this easy way to earn free money for 5th grade camp.
- 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.
