February 5th, 2015
Class activities for Thursday, February 5
Spelling: We reviewed famous spelling patterns for the /j/ sound: ge, dge.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles; some groups worked on visualizing as a reading strategy.
Writing: Students worked on editing their essay today. The literary essay will be due Friday, February 6.
Math: We practiced division by two-digits divisors that also have two-digit quotients. Students also practiced division using Khan Academy. Here are some skills we’ve been working on lately:
Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy.
Science: None today due to extra social studies.
Social Studies: Students worked in groups to learn about one of the English colonies. They also completed a group presentation about their colony. Homework is finish the reading notes about the group colony.
Notes:
- Our Feb Factor Valentine’s Party is next Friday, February 13 from 12:30-3:30. Here’s our volunteer and guest list. We still need more volunteers for supplies.
- Third marking period report cards are available at StudentVue.
- Middle school course request sheets are due February 13.
- Our class will be performing a play in March, The Legend of Lightning Larry. All students will have a part and will need to be at some after school practices and the performance.
- 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.
