February 10th, 2015
Class activities for Tuesday, February 10
Spelling: We practiced identifying words and letters that are unnecessarily added to phrases:
- The ball is inside of the box. It would be correct to say, “The ball is inside the box.”
- Move backwards. It would be correct to say, “Move backward.”
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 making inferences using clues from the text.
Writing: We talked about our next project, another form of opinion writing. This project is a persuasive Letter to the Editor about a public policy issue facing the US. Here are guidelines for the project. This persuasive letter will be due Friday, February 27.
Resources:
Math: Students finished working on a partner math test today about division. 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, and to work on MobyMax FactMaster for 5 minutes.
Science: Students finished working on a district science test today about studying people scientifically.
Social Studies: Students finished sharing presentations today about the reason for founding, geography, climate, and government of different English colonies. We voted on which of the 13 original colonies sounded like the best one to move to, and the winner is…Georgia!
Notes:
- Our Feb Factor Valentine’s Party is next Friday, February 13 from 12:30-3:30. Here’s our volunteer and guest list.
- Third marking period report cards are available at StudentVue.
- Middle school course request sheets are due February 13.
- Spring conferences are March 10-12. View, edit, or sign up here.
- 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.
