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Last Updated on: May 25, 2009
May 25 - May 29
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 36-1 to
36-2 3-D Math & Ch 12 retests |
DWP 36-3 to
36-4 3-D Math |
DWP 36-5 3-D Math |
3-D Math | |
| Social Studies | ECONOMICS Current Event for HW Econ & Mini-Society |
Turn In CE's Econ & Mini-Society Market Day 10:15 to 11:10 |
Econ & Mini-Society | Econ &
Mini-Society Market Day 10:15 to 11:10 |
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| English |
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Wolfpack reader and Library |
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| Writing | Kate & Ian PLOTW letters for HW Rough Draft writing due today for Report - must contain 50 facts informational paragraph & narrative essay instruction |
??? PLOTW letter
for HW Animal Report PQR peer editing
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Animal Report
revisions & conference with Mr. M
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??? PLOTW letter
for HW Final Draft of Animal report due to wiki |
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| Spelling | Complete Chapter 36 Review for HW #1-60 | ||||
| Science | Music | Gym | Music | Gym | |
| Reading |
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Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 21-22 & Wiki / Blog Response - Day 10 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 23-24 & Wiki / Blog Response - Day 11 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 25-26 & Wiki / Blog Response Day 12 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 27-29 & Wiki / Blog Response Day 13 |
| Other |
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Return Friday folders & MWL's signed! The Laingsburg Film Festival TONIGHT @ 6:30 @ LHS cafetorium |
Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed them & returned on Monday! |
May 18 - May 22
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Lesson 12.9 Finding Percent Practice 12.9 HW p.411 #1-33 odds |
DWP 35-1 to
35-2 Chapter 12 Form A & B Review Tests |
DWP 35-3 to
35-4 Final Test on Chapter 12 |
DWP 35-5 3-D Math |
3-D math |
| Social Studies |
Econ & Mini-Society Market Survey |
ECONOMICS Current Event for HW Econ & Mini-Society Manufacturing Packet & Vocab |
Turn In CE's Econ & Mini-Society
What We Buy packet & Vocab |
Econ &
Mini-Society
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Econ &
Mini-Society Market Day! |
| English | Idioms #74-75, definition & illustration | Idioms #76-77, definition & illustration | Idioms # 78-79, definition | Idioms # 80-82, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
Wolfpack reader and Library |
| Writing | PLOTW letter for HW Animal Report research 75 facts with sources -due Examine examples from previous years |
Animal Report research 75 facts with sources- Late informational paragraph "dabbling" |
PLOTW letter
for HW Animal Report research 75 facts with sources narrative writing "dabbling" |
Animal Report
research 75 facts with sources poetry genre "dabbling" |
PLOTW letter
for HW "Dabblings" DUE |
| Spelling | Correct Chapter 34 Spelling Packet & complete Word Card for HW, Write words 5 times each for HW | Pretest | Chapter 35 Packet for HW | Study for Final Test complete Word Card for HW, Write words 5 times each for HW |
Final Test over Ch 35 spelling words & complete Chapter 34 packet for HW |
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | Music | Gym |
| Reading | Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 11-12 & Wiki / Blog Response - Day 5 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 13-14 & Wiki / Blog Response - Day 6 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 15-16 & Wiki / Blog Response Day 7 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 17-18 & Wiki / Blog Response Day 8 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 19-20 & Wiki / Blog Response Day 9 |
| Other | Return Friday folders signed! Music Concert tonight at LES! |
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The Laingsburg Film Festival has been moved to May 26th @ 6:30 @ LHS cafetorium | Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed them & returned on Monday! |
May 11 - May 15
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 33-1 to
33-2 Lesson 12.2 Ratios Practice 12.2 HW p.397 #1-10 |
DWP 33-3 to
33-4 Lesson 12.4 Equal Ratios Practice 12.4 HW p.401 #1-29 odds |
DWP 33-5 & 34-1 Lesson 12.5 Problem Solving: Write and Equation Practice 12.5 HW p.403 #1-9 all |
DWP 34-2 to
34-3 Lesson 12.8 Equivalent Forms Practice 12.8 HW p.409 #1-39 all & complete chart |
DWP 34-4 to
34-5 Lesson 12.9 Finding Percent Practice 12.9 HW p.411 #1-33 odds |
| Social Studies |
Econ & Mini-Society Turkey Econ Packet & Vocab |
ECONOMICS Current Event for HW Econ & Mini-Society Interdependence Packet & Vocab |
Turn In CE's Manufacturing Packet & Vocab |
Econ &
Mini-Society What We Buy packet & Vocab |
Econ &
Mini-Society Market Day! |
| English | Idioms #64-65, definition & illustration | Idioms #66-67, definition & illustration | Idioms # 68-69, definition | Idioms # 70-72, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
Wolfpack reader and Library |
| Writing | BK PLOTW letter for HW Animal Reports Kick-Off Outline & topic choice |
PLOTW letter for HW Animal Report research 75 facts with sources |
Animal Report
research 75 facts with sources introduction to multi-genres |
Animal Report
research 75 facts with sources poetry genre "dabbling" |
PLOTW letter
for HW Interview genre "dabbling" |
| Spelling | Correct Chapter 33 Spelling Packet & complete Word Card for HW, Write words 5 times each for HW | Pretest | Chapter 32 Packet for HW | Study for Final Test complete Word Card for HW, Write words 5 times each for HW |
Final Test over Ch 33 spelling words & complete Chapter 34 packet for HW |
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | Music | Gym |
| Reading | Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 1-2 & Wiki / Blog Response - Day 1 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 3-4 & Wiki / Blog Response - Day 1 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 5-6 & Wiki / Blog Response Day 2 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 7-8 & Wiki / Blog Response Day 3 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Hunger Games - Chapters 9-10 & Wiki / Blog Response Day 4 |
| Other | Return Friday folders signed!
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The Laingsburg Film Festival has been moved to May 26th @ 6:30 @ LHS cafetorium | Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed them & returned on Monday! |
May 4 - May 8
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math |
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Lesson 11.11
Problem Solving Practice 11.11 HW p.#385 #1-8 |
Chapter 11 Review Tests Form A & B |
Chapter 11 Test | |
| Social Studies |
ECON 101 notes |
ECON Current Event for HW more econ note taking |
Turn In CE's Jackets Econ packet & vocab |
X-Mas Tree Econ packet & vocab | |
| English | Idioms #53-54, definition & illustration | Idioms #55-57, definition & illustration | Idioms # 58-60, definition & illustration | Idioms # 61-63, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
Wolfpack reader and Library |
| Writing | SM PLOTW letter due |
Connections essay for Animal Farm & Diary of a Young Girl | continue Connections essay for Animal Farm & Diary of a Young Girl | edit connections essay | BK PLOTW Letter for HW |
| Spelling | Correct Chapter 30 Spelling Packet & complete Week 31 Packet for HW | Write words 5 times each for HW & Word Card for HW | Pretest | Study for Final Test | Final Test over Ch 31 spelling words & complete Chapter 33 packet for HW |
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | Music | Gym |
| Reading | Lit Circles reading & discussion groups | Lit Circles reading & discussion groups | Lit Circles reading & discussion groups | Lit Circles reading & discussion groups | Lit Circles reading & discussion groups |
| Other | Return Friday folders signed!
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Wharton Center Trip : My Heart in a Suitcase |
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Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed them & returned on Monday! Grandparents' Day 1:30 - 2:45 |
April 27 - May 1
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Review for Test on adding & subtracting fractions / mixed numbers with unlike denominators |
Final Math Test over Chapter 10
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Lesson 11.2
Multiplying with Fractions Practice 11.2 HW p.#365 #2-28 evens |
Lesson 11.5 Multiplying with
Fractions p.371 #1-10 all |
Lesson 11.6 Multiplication of Fractions Practice 11.6 p.373 #1-35 odds |
| Social Studies |
Develop Point / Counter Point argument for blog / podcast of Federalist & Anti-Federalists Journal Check for Vocabulary |
Current Event for HW Continue writing / podcast for debate |
Turn In CE's Lesson 13-4 :Bill of Rights Define Lesson 13-4 People, Places, & Vocab Complete study guide |
Copy Unit 13 Timeline & Graphic Organizer chart | Test over Chapter 13 |
| English | Idioms #43-44, definition & illustration | Idioms #45-46, definition & illustration | Idioms # 47-49, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
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Wolfpack reader and Library |
| Writing | SM PLOTW letter due Complete Hoop Dreams Essays - publish to blogs Publish 13-3 RAFTs |
PLOTW letter for HW |
Grandparent's Day preparation |
Grandparent's Day preparation | Grandparent's Day preparation |
| Spelling | Correct Chapter 29 Spelling Packet & complete Word Card for HW | Write words 5 times each for HW | Pretest | Study for Final Test | Final Test over Ch 29 spelling words & complete Chapter 30 packet for HW |
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | Music | Gym |
| Reading | Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#18-19,Where the Red Fern Grows CH#16,Chasing Vermeer CH#22-23,City of Ember CH#16-17Hatchet CH#15-16 Complete Day 6 Wiki response |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#20-21,Where the Red Fern Grows 17,Chasing Vermeer CH#24,City of Ember CH#18,Hatchet CH#17-18
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The Saint's Bones - CH#22,Where
the Red Fern Grows CH#18-19,Chasing
Vermeer CH#afterward,City of
Ember CH#19,Hatchet CH#Epilogue Day 7 Wiki Response |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#23,Where the Red Fern Grows CH#20,Chasing Vermeer -blogging project,City of Ember CH#20,Hatchet -blogging project Day 8 Wiki Response |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups
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| Other | Return Friday folders signed!
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Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed them & returned on Monday! Grandparents' Day 1:30 - 2:45 |
April 20 - 24
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Subtracting with Unlike
Denominators Practice 10.8 p.347 #1-23 odds |
Renaming for
Subtraction Practice 10.9 p.349 # 1-25 odds
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Problem Solving: Make a Table Practice 10.10 p.351# 1-7
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Problem Solving: Using Strategies Practice 10.11 p.353# 1-8
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Chapter 10 Forms A & B Review Tests |
| Social Studies |
March Madness Party Read Lesson 13-1 The Articles of Confederation p.342-345 Facts About the A.O.C. w.s. |
Current Event for HW Read Lesson 13-2 The Constitutional Convention p346-351 Planning a New Government w.s. |
Read p.352-353 on Recognizing Viewpoints Recognizing Point of View w.s. Turn In CE's |
Read How the Constitution Works Lesson 13-3 p.354-357 Thinking About the Constitution w.s. |
Quiz over New Government, Articles of Confederation, & Constitution |
| English | Idioms #35-36, definition & illustration | Idioms #37-38, definition & illustration | Idioms # 39-42, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
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Wolfpack reader and Library |
| Writing | JD PLOTW letter due Complete Blog "My Dream is..." Start brainstorm of Arthur, William, & Me essay Listen to NPR interview with "Hoop Dreams" crew |
Compare / Contrast Essay of Arthur Agee, William Gates,
and you -writing time / develop writing topics
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Hoop Dreams writing topics -
development into essay SM PLOTW letter for HW |
13-3 RAFT writing Writing time for Hoop Dreams essay |
free writing time |
| Spelling | Complete Chapter 28 Packet for HW | Word Card & write words 5 times each for HW | Pretest | Study for Final Test | Final Test over Ch 28 spelling words |
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | Music | Gym |
| Reading | Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#10-11,Where the Red Fern Grows9,Chasing Vermeer CH#10-11,City of Ember CH#8-9Hatchet CH#9-10 Complete Day 3 Wiki response |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#12-13,Where the Red Fern Grows 10-11,Chasing Vermeer CH#12-14,City of Ember CH#10-11Hatchet CH#11-12 Complete Day 4 Wiki response |
Challenge
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Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#14-15,Where the Red Fern Grows CH#12-13,Chasing Vermeer CH#15-19,City of Ember CH#12-13Hatchet CH#13-14 Complete Day 5 Wiki response |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#16-17,Where the Red Fern Grows CH#14-15,Chasing Vermeer CH#20-21,City of Ember CH#14-15Hatchet CH#15-16 |
| Other | Return Friday folders signed!
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Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 pm |
Elementary Tech Workshop 3-4:30 - last session! |
Middle School Tech Workshop 3-4:30-
last session! Mr. Meyer has a guest teacher today. |
Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed them & returned on Monday! |
April 13 - 17
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Mean, Mode, Median, Range, and
Spread DWP 29-1 to 29-5 complete data analysis problems #17-23 Double Bar graph creation in lab for all of UNC's games, scores, & Opponents |
Adding Like Denominators Practice 10.1 p.331 #1-15 p.488 #1-19 on Set 10.1 |
DWP 30-1 to 30-3 Lesson 10.3 Adding Un-Like Denominators Practice 10.3 p.335 #1-27 odds |
DWP 30-4
to 30-5 Lesson 10.5 Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators Practice 10.5 p.341 #1-27 odds
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Lesson 10.7 Adding Mixed Numbers Practice 10.7 p.345 #1-27 odds
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| Social Studies |
March madness activities |
Current Event for HW March madness activities |
March madness activities | March madness activities | March Madness Party |
| English | Idioms #27-28, definition & illustration | Idioms #29-30, definition & illustration | Idioms #31-32, definition & illustration | Idioms # 33-34, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
Wolfpack reader and Library |
| Writing | Computer lab
working time editing / peer review for personal narrative routes & revision of both routes to March Madness colleges JH PLOTW letter due |
Compare / Contrast Essay of Arthur Agee, William Gates,
and you Brainstorm, web, rough draft writing - sloppy copy DUE TOMORROW JD PLOTW letter for HW |
Peer Editing on Sloppy copies - get feedback and revise | Mr. Meyer feedback on essays - revise for final draft | receive feedback, make changes, publish essays to blogs FINAL DRAFT IS DUE TODAY! |
| Spelling | Complete Chapter 27 Packet for HW | Word Card & write words 5 times each for HW | Pretest | Study for Final Test | Final Test over Ch 27 spelling words |
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | Music | Gym |
| Reading | Watch, take
notes, & discuss Hoop Dreams - chapters "Senior Year" survey for new reading novel groups - starts tomorrow! |
Watch, take notes, & discuss Hoop Dreams - chapters "Beyond High School" Review / outline of new reading groups procedures & practices Receive new books - preview strategies The Saint's Bones - CH#1-2,Where the Red Fern Grows CH#1-2,Chasing Vermeer CH#pro-2,City of Ember CH#Pro-1,Hatchet CH#1-2 |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#3-4,Where the Red Fern Grows CH#3-4,Chasing Vermeer CH#3-4,City of Ember CH#2-3,Hatchet CH#3-4 Complete Day 1 Wiki response |
Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#5-7,Where the Red Fern Grows CH#5-6,Chasing Vermeer CH#5-6,City of Ember CH#4-5Hatchet CH#5-6
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Lit Circles
reading & discussion groups The Saint's Bones - CH#8-9,Where the Red Fern Grows CH#7-8,Chasing Vermeer CH#7-8,City of Ember CH#6-7Hatchet CH#7-8
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| Other | Return Friday folders signed!
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Parent teacher conference days/times go home today! |
Elementary Tech Workshop 3-4:30 - next week is our last week! |
Middle School Tech Workshop 3-4:30-
next week is our last week! Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 pm |
Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed them & returned on Monday! |
March 30 - April 3
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | No School - PD, enjoy the extra day off! |
Mean, Mode, Median, Range, and
Spread complete data analysis problems #9-16 Fractions & Decimals Practice 9.12 p.319# 2-34 evens |
Problem Solving Using Strategies Practice 9.13 p.321# 1-7 |
Review Test A & B for Chapter 9 |
Chapter 9 Final Test |
| Social Studies |
Complete March Madness Hoops Current Event for HW - High Above the Rim (Lesson 9) Topographic Maps & 50 Years of Hoops (Lesson 10) - Historical Maps |
Eye in the
Sky (Lesson 12) & Arriving in America (Lesson 13) Human Geography I:
Immigration Hoops Current Event due
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Size Can Be Deceiving (Lesson 14) Human Geography II: Population | Hornets & Hurricanes (Lesson 15) Current Event Maps |
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| English | Idioms #21-22, definition & illustration | Idioms #23-24, definition & illustration | Idioms # 25-26, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
Wolfpack reader and Library |
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| Writing | research 3 interesting stops for both schools - post to google maps & imbed on your wiki work on rough draft for 2nd road trip |
Computer lab
working time rough draft of personal narrative to 2nd school due |
Computer lab
working time editing / peer review for personal narrative routes |
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| Spelling | Correct Unit 26 packet & do word card | study for pretest & write words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Test over Ch 26 spelling words | |
| Science | Music | Gym | Music | Gym | |
| Reading |
MARCH BOOK REPORT & PROJECT DUE
APRIL 1st!
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Watch, take
notes, & discuss Hoop Dreams - chapters "Sophomore Year" Track your reading minutes - last day of the reading marathon! Working time in lab for Video interviews |
Watch, take notes, & discuss Hoop Dreams - chapters "Junior Year" Week 4 Reading Minutes lottery! Reading Minutes due - signed! Working time in lab for Video interviews |
Watch, take
notes, & discuss Hoop Dreams - chapters "Senior Year & Beyond"
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| Other |
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Return Friday folders signed! Signed MWL's are extra credit! | March Reading Projects due - iMovie interview Q & A session Report Cards go home today - return Parent teacher conference forms ASAP! |
Enjoy Spring Break! Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
March 23 - 27
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Mean, Mode, Median, Range, and
Spread p.127 # 1-20 & p.129 # 1-13 |
complete data analysis problems #1-8 |
DWP 27-1 to 27-3 Comparing & Ordering Practice 9.10 p.315 # 29 & 30 |
DWP 27-4
to 27-5 Review of Comparing & Ordering Fractions |
Equivalent Forms Practice 9.11 p.317 # 1-49 odds correct DWP packet week 27 & turn in
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| Social Studies |
Into the Zones (Lesson 6) Reggie at the Line (Lesson 5)
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Complete March Madness Hoops Current Event for HW - google maps "pegging" for route with multimedia |
Do extra Hoops CE for Extra Credit google maps "pegging" for route with multimedia |
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| English | Idioms #14-15, definition & illustration | Idioms #16-17, definition & illustration | Idioms # 18-20, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
Wolfpack reader and Library |
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| Writing | brainstorm session on good & bad happenings while on college road trip | Research for
both colleges due on wiki! research 3 interesting stops for both schools - post to google maps work on rough draft for 1st road trip |
Computer lab
working time rough draft of personal narrative to 1 school due |
Computer lab
working time writing time for 2nd draft |
Computer lab
working time rough draft of personal narrative to 2nd school due |
| Spelling | Correct Unit 25 packet & do word card | study for pretest & write words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Test over Ch 25 spelling words | |
| Science | Sheep's eyes dissection | jump rope for heart - check out our flickr pics! | |||
| Reading | MARCH BOOK REPORT & PROJECT DUE
APRIL 1st! DEAR time Be sure to track your reading minutes! Reading Minutes due - signed! |
Track your reading minutes!
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Around the World (Lesson 7) Penny's in a Zone (Lesson 8) DEAR time Track your reading minutes! Week 3 Reading Minutes lottery! |
Watch, take
notes, & discuss Hoop Dreams - chapters "Middle School" and "Freshman Year"
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50 Years of Hoops (Lesson 10) & Eye in the Sky (Lesson 12) Track your reading minutes & get sheet signed for Monday! Watch, take notes, & discuss Hoop Dreams - chapters "Sophmore Year" |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed!
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Missing Work Lists go home today, sorry about being late :( |
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Wharton Center Field trip -bus leaves at 11:30 - BRING A COLD LUNCH! |
End of 3rd Quarter - all work is
DUE! Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
March 16 - 20
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP
24-1 to 24-3 Reducing to Lowest Terms Practice 9.4 p.301#1-39 odds |
DWP
24-4 & 24-4 Estimating Fractions Practice 9.5 p.303# 1-49 odds |
DWP 25-1 to 25-3 Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions Practice 9.7 p.309 # 1-15 |
DWP 25-4
to 25-5 & turn in Writing Fractions Practice 9.8 p.311# 2-38 evens |
Writing Mixed Numbers Practice 9.9 p,313 # 2-32 evens |
| Social Studies | Introduction to March Madness
Project March Madness Team Lottery - Start 1 research packet
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Complete March Madness Hoops Current Event for HW -
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Turn in March Madness Hoops Current Events Map Keys and Directions (Lesson 1-2) |
Scale and Distance, Reading a City Map,& Road Maps /Using a Grid (Lessons 3 & 4) |
Instant Replay - Quiz over cardinal directions, compass rose, road maps, keys, legends, scale bars, etc. |
| English | Idioms #4-6, definition & illustration | Idioms #7-9, definition & illustration | Idioms #10-11, definition & illustration | Idioms # 12-13, definition & illustration - turn in journals |
Wolfpack reader and Library |
| Writing | Conclusion of
Revolutionary War project
Research for colleges - post results to wiki for team |
complete Research for #1 college & start on #2 college - post results to wiki for team | Complete Research for #2 college
- post results to wiki for team. Work on data bar & pie graphs - post to wiki. |
Watch 1st round games & work on typing, research, and wikis. Work on data bar & pie graphs - post to wiki. | Watch 1st round games & work on
typing, research, and wikis. Start plotting out route to college & finding 3 interesting / scenic spots. |
| Spelling | Hoops spelling words, word card & write words 5 times each | Hoops words bingo | hoops words - write each word in a sentence (25 sentences) | Final Test over hoops words | |
| Science | |||||
| Reading | Wrap up reading groups novels,
wikis, and discussions. DEAR time Be sure to track your reading minutes! Reading Minutes due - signed! |
DEAR time Track your reading minutes! Week 2 Reading Minutes lottery! |
DEAR time Track your reading minutes! LANDMARK PROJECT guesses due for each team tomorrow! |
Landmark Project guesses DUE! DEAR time Track your reading minutes! finish reading lit circle novels if you haven't DONE SO YET! |
DEAR time Track your reading minutes & get sheet signed for Monday! library & Wolfpack reader |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed!
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Mr. Meyer gone to Detroit - Mrs. Good is guest teaching! Wild Hair Day! |
Mr. Meyer gone to Detroit - Mrs. Good is guest teaching! | Mr. Meyer gone to Detroit - Mrs.
Good is guest teaching! Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
March 9 - 13
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP
22-1 & 22-2 Chapter 7 Review Test Forms A & B |
DWP
22-3 & 22-4 Chapter 7 Test |
DWP 22-5 & 23-1 Fractions Practice 9.1 p.295# 1-9 |
DWP 23-2 to
23-4 Problem Solving: Act it Out Practice 9.2 p.297 # 1-7 |
DWP 23-5
correct & turn in Equivalent Fractions Practice 9.3 p.299 # 1-39 odds |
| Social Studies |
Journal Check Revolutionary War videos via web streaming & Video notes |
Complete Current Event for HW - Review for test |
Turn in Current Events Test over Chapter 12 |
March Madness Prep. |
March Madness Prep. |
| English | DOL# 106-107 | DOL #108-109 | DOL #110 & turn in journals | Idioms # 1-3, definition & illustration |
Idioms #4-6, definition & illustration |
| Writing | Introduction to Keynote on iMacs | Landmark Project research Keynote project for Revolutionary War - introduction |
Landmark Project research Keynote project for Revolutionary War - working time |
Landmark Project research Keynote project for Revolutionary War - working time |
Creative
Writing Keynote project for Revolutionary War - wrap up and presentations! |
| Spelling | Correct Review Chapter 24 | Spelling Bee | |||
| Science | |||||
| Reading |
Lord of the Flies Ch 2-3 , A
Year Down Yonder Ch 3-4 , Where A Red Fern
Grows Ch 5-7 , Sasquatch Ch - , & Day 2
wiki responses DEAR time Be sure to track your reading minutes! Reading Minutes due - signed! |
Lord of the Flies Ch 4-5 , A
Year Down Yonder Ch 5-6 , Where A Red Fern
Grows Ch 8-9 , Sasquatch Ch - , & Day 3
wiki responses
DEAR time Track your reading minutes! Week 1 Reading Minutes lottery! |
Lord of the Flies Ch 6-8 , A
Year Down Yonder Ch 7-9 , Where A Red Fern
Grows Ch 10-12 , Sasquatch Ch - , & Day
4 wiki responses
DEAR time Track your reading minutes!
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Lord of the Flies Ch 9-10 ,
A Long Way From Chicago - ,
Where A Red Fern Grows Ch 13-15 ,
Sasquatch Ch - , & Day 5 wiki responses
DEAR time Track your reading minutes!
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Lord of the Flies Ch 11-12 ,
A Long Way From Chicago - ,
Where A Red Fern Grows Ch 16-20 ,
Sasquatch Ch - , & Day 6 wiki responses
DEAR time Track your reading minutes & get sheet signed for Monday! library & Wolfpack reader |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed!
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Elementary School Tech Workshop 3-4:30 PM |
Middle School Tech Workshop 3-4:30 PM | Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
March 2 - 6
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math |
Correct DWP packet from last week Placing the Decimal Point Practice 7.6 p.241 # 2-34 evens (Solve, don't estimate) |
DWP
21-1 & 21-2 Decimal Quotients Practice 7.7 p.243 # 2-30 evens |
DWP 21-3 & 21-4, correct & turn in Problem Solving: Work A Simpler Problem Practice 7.8 p.245 # 1-8 |
DWP 21-5
correct & turn in Fractions and Decimals Practice 7.10 p.249 # 1-8, 26-30 |
Division Quiz |
| Social Studies | 12-Citizenship Read Viewpoints- p.326-327 12-Viewpoints Study guide for HW Video notes |
Complete Current Event for HW - Journal Check Read 1st part of Lesson 12-3 p.328-331 Define Lesson 12-3 People, Places, & Vocab |
Turn in Current Events Read 2nd part of Lesson 12-3 p.332-335 Helping Win the Revolution w.s. Blogged 12-3 RAFT |
Revolutionary War videos via web streaming |
Quiz |
| English | DOL# 101 | DOL #102 | DOL #103-104 | DOL #105 & turn in journals |
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| Writing | Skype Conference with the Thrilling 13 from New Hampshire | Landmark Project research Creative Writing |
Landmark Project research Creative Writing |
Landmark Project research | Creative Writing |
| Spelling | Complete Packet Chapter 22 | Write words 5 times each & Word card for HW | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | |||||
| Reading | story elements
analysis & DEAR time, be sure to track your reading minutes! |
story themes analysis & DEAR time, be sure to track your reading minutes! | story themes analysis & DEAR time, be sure to track your reading minutes! |
plot devices analysis & DEAR time, be sure to track your reading minutes! |
Lord of the Flies Ch# 1 , A Year Down Yonder Ch 1-2 , Where A Red Fern Grows Ch 1-4 , Sasquatch Ch - , & Day 1 wiki responses |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed!
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Elementary School Tech Workshop 3-4:30 PM |
Middle School Tech Workshop 3-4:30 PM | Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
February 23 - 27
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math |
Wharton Center Trip - Bus leaves at
9:30 am Math Test in afternoon over multiplication of decimals |
DWP
20-1 & 20-2 Mental Math: Dividing by 10, 100, & 1000 Practice 7.2 p.231 # 2-32 evens |
DWP 20-3 & 20-4, correct & turn in Equivalent Metric Measurements Practice 7.3 p.233 # 1-29 odds |
DWP 20-5
correct & turn in Estimating with Money Practice 7.4 p.235 # 1-31 odds |
Problem Solving:
Is the Answer Reasonable? Practice 7.5 |
| Social Studies | Review for test tomorrow |
Complete Current Event for HW - Test over Events leading up to the American Revolution & early battles Journal Check |
Complete 12-1 Vocab, People, & Place Read p.314 - 317 part 2 of Lesson 12-1 12-1 Study Guide Turn in Current Events |
Read p.320 - 325
Lesson 12-2 Complete 12-2 People, Places, & Vocab 12-2 Study guide for HW |
12-Citizenship Read Viewpoints- p.326-327 12-Viewpoints Study guide for HW |
| English | DOL# 95 | DOL #96-97 | DOL #98-99 | DOL #100 & turn in journals |
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| Writing | Landmark Project research & 11-2 RAFT blogging |
Landmark Project research | Landmark Project research | ||
| Spelling | Correct Packet
Chapter 21
Word card for HW |
Write words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | skeletal system wrap up | ||||
| Reading | Last week's Lit Circles packets wrap up | Read Lightning Thief Ch#17-18 & day 6 blog response | Read Lightning Thief Ch#19-20 & day 7 blog response |
Read Lightning Thief Ch#21-22 |
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| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! Wharton Center TRIP TODAY - Bring cold lunch! |
Elementary School Tech Workshop 3-4:30 PM |
Middle School Tech Workshop 3-4:30 PM | Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
February 16 - 20
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | No School, enjoy your FOUR DAY WEEKEND! | DWP
20-1 & 20-2 6.9 Multiplying Decimals Practice 6.9 p.215 #1-29 odds |
DWP 20-3 & 20-4, correct & turn in 6.9 Multiplying Decimals p.215 #2-30 evens |
DWP 20-5
correct & turn in 6.10 Problem Solving: Using Strategies Practice 6.10 worksheet p.217 #1-7 all |
Practice 6.11 worksheet Chapter 6 Review Test Forms A & B
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| Social Studies |
Complete Current Event for HW - Video & notes for causes of the American Revolution |
Chapter 11 Study
Skills - Political Cartoons Read p.298-299 Study Guide for HW Turn in Current Events |
Video & notes for causes of the American Revolution | 11-3 Vocab,
Places, & People Read Lesson 11-3 p.300-305 11-3 Study guide for HW |
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| English | DOL #90 | DOL #91-92 | DOL #93-94 & turn in journals |
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| Writing | _____PLOTW letter for HW |
creative writing on blogs / journals on science fiction genre | creative writing on blogs / journals on science fiction genre | creative writing on blogs / journals on science fiction genre | |
| Spelling | Complete Chapter 21 Packet for HW | Chapter 21 Word Card & Write words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | |||||
| Reading | Read Lightning Thief Ch#9-10 & complete Literature Circles worksheet / wiki discussion group & day 3 blog response | Read Lightning Thief Ch#11-12 & complete Literature Circles worksheet / wiki discussion group & day 4 blog response |
Read Lightning Thief Ch#13-14 & complete Literature Circles worksheet / wiki discussion group |
Read Lightning Thief Ch#15-16 & complete Literature Circles worksheet / wiki discussion group & day 5 blog response | |
| Other |
|
Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! | Elementary School Tech Workshop 3-4:30 PM |
Middle School Tech Workshop 3-4:30 PM | Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
February 9 - 13
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 19-1
6.4 Decimals & Whole Numbers Practice 6.4 p.203 # 1-23 odds |
DWP
19-2 & 19-3 6.5 Zeroes in the Product Practice 6.5 worksheet p.205 #2-21, 23-28 |
DWP 18-4 & 19-5, correct & turn in 6.6 Problem Solving Practice 6.6 worksheet p.207 # 1,2,3,5,7 |
Multiplication
of Decimals Practice 6.7 p.208 #1-5 |
No School, enjoy your FOUR DAY WEEKEND! |
| Social Studies | Review for test - journal check |
Complete Current Event for HW - Chapter 10 Test |
Read Lesson 11-1 p.286 - 291 Complete 11-1 People, Places, & Vocab 11-1 Study guide for HW |
Read Lesson 11-2 p.292 - 297 11-2 Study guide for HW Complete 11-2 People & Vocab |
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| English | DOL #86 | DOL #87 | DOL #88-89 & turn in journals |
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| Writing | Maddy PLOTW letter due | creative writing on blogs / journals on science fiction genre |
creative writing on blogs / journals on science fiction genre | _____PLOTW letter for HW | |
| Spelling | Correct Unit 20 spelling packet & complete Word Card for HW | Write words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | complete cracker lab? | discussion | |||
| Reading | Read Lightning Thief Ch#1-2 & complete Literature Circles worksheet / wiki discussion group & day 1 blog response | Read Lightning Thief Ch#3-4 & complete Literature Circles worksheet / wiki discussion group & day 2 blog response | Read Lightning Thief Ch#5-6 & complete Literature Circles worksheet / wiki discussion group |
Read Lightning Thief Ch#7-8 & complete Literature Circles worksheet / wiki discussion group & day 3 blog response |
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| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
Valentine's Day party in afternoon 1:45 p.m. |
Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
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February 2 - 6
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 18-1 Practice 5.15 p.185 # 1-15 all |
DWP
18-2 & 18-3 Review Test / practice forms A & B |
DWP 18-4 & 19-5, correct & turn in |
DWP 18-5
(correct & turn in) Multiplying by 10, 100, 1000 Practice 6.2 p.199 #1-27 odds |
Estimation with multiplication of
decimals Practice 6.3 p.201 #odds |
| Social Studies |
Complete Current Event for HW - please do for super bowl commercials / economics Read Lesson 10-2 p.264 - 269 Complete 10-2 People, Places, & Vocab 10-2 Study guide for HW |
Read Lesson 10Thinking Skills p.270 - 271 Complete 10-Thinking Study Guide Share Current Events |
Read Lesson 10-3 p.272 - 275 Complete 10-3 People, Places, & Vocab 10-3 Study guide for HW |
Chapter 10 Review - Timeline, Thinking About Facts, Summing Up the Chapter Chart p.276-277 | |
| English | DOL #81 | DOL #82 | DOL #83-84 | DOL #85 & turn in journals |
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| Writing | PLOTW letter for HW revisions of mysteries |
revised mysteries due RAFT 10-3 writing |
PLOTW letter due RAFT 10-3 podcasting |
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| Spelling | Correct Unit 19 spelling packet & complete Word Card for HW | Write words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | cracker lab | ||||
| Reading | DeMotivational Poster & trading card intro Animal Farm Dramatic Reading p.35-53, Discussion, & Notes
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Trading Card & Demotivational poster making & post to wiki
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Blabberize.com talking character writing narrative of Animal Farm character commentary |
Blabberize.com talking character recording narrative of Animal Farm character commentary & start movie of Animal Farm |
finish Animal Farm movie, compare & contrast movie & book venn diagram |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
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Library & Rolling Reader Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
January 26 - 30
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 17-1 & 17-2 Re-teaching / review on elapsed time Reteaching 5.11 & p.177 #1-23 odds "Friday" Quiz |
DWP
17-3 Problem Solving: Is the Answer Reasonable? Practice 5.12 (in class) p.179 # 1-8 |
DWP 17-4 Time Zones p.181 # 1-21 all Practice 5.13 Practice 5.14 Using a Calendar p.183 #1-9 |
DWP 17-5
(correct & turn in)
Practice 5.15 p.185 # 1-15 all |
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| Social Studies | Vocabulary Review on terms from Unit 9 Correct worksheets & Vocab, People, Place Read Lesson 9-4 p.244 - 250 Complete 9-4 People, Places, & Vocab Complete 9-4 Study Guide on Interviewing Ben Franklin |
Complete Current Event for HW -
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Share Current Events Test Review - p.252 Timeline, Thinking About Facts, & Summing Up the Chapter Chart Study Session for test
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Chapter 9 Test |
Read Lesson 10-1 p.256 - 261 Complete 10-1 People, Places, & Vocab |
| English | DOL #76 | DOL #77 | DOL #78-79 | DOL #80 & turn in journals |
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| Writing | podcast 9-3 RAFT Haylee PLOTW letter for HW |
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Mystery Writing - PQR & revisions | PLOTW letter due | |
| Spelling | p.114 #1-20 all on same sheet of loose leaf paper | p.115 #21-40 all on same sheet of loose leaf paper | p.116 #41-60 all on same sheet of loose leaf paper | Spelling Bee Challenge | |
| Science | |||||
| Reading | Small / Whole group discussion on survival genre novels w/ venn diagram | Wharton Center Field Trip - CSI Live | Animal Farm Dramatic Reading p.1-16, Discussion, & Day 1 blog response | Animal Farm Dramatic Reading p.16-27, Discussion, & Day 2 blog response |
Animal Farm Dramatic Reading p.28-35, Discussion, & Day 3 blog response |
| Other | PowerSchool Parent training @
LHS 6pm Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
PowerSchool Parent training @ LHS 6pm |
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Library & Rolling Reader Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
January 19 - 23
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | No School - MLK Jr. Day | DWP 16-1 & 16-2
Practice 5.10 Circumference p.175#1-6 & Copy chart from overhead |
DWP 16-3 & 16-4 Elapsed Time Practice 5.11 p.177 # 2-24 evens |
DWP 16-5
(correct & turn in) "Friday" Quiz |
End of 2nd Quarter - No school, but you can stop by and drop off late / missing work! |
| Social Studies |
Complete Current Event for HW - Inauguration of President Obama
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Share Current Events Read Lesson 9-3 p.236 - 241 Complete 9-3 People & Vocab Complete 9-3 Study Guide & notes |
Read Lesson 9
Study Skills p.242-243 Complete 9 Study Skills Worksheet
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| English | DOL #69-70 | DOL #70-74 | DOL #72-74 & turn in journals |
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| Writing |
podcast / blog 9-2 RAFT |
9-3 Focus Question RAFT writing | |||
| Spelling | Chapter 16
final test Complete Chapter 17 packet for HW Write words 5 times each for HW |
Correct CH 17 packet & Word Card | Final Spelling Test | ||
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | ||
| Reading | Executive Branch reading /research study packet | Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the Beaver CH# 20-22, Island of Blue Dolphins CH#25-27, Tuck Everlasting CH#22-24, The Cay CH#16-17) wiki- get caught up on questions |
Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the
Beaver CH# 23-25,
Island of Blue Dolphins CH#28-Epilogue,
Tuck Everlasting CH#25-Epilogue,
The Cay
CH#18-19) wiki- Day 8 questions answered |
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| Other | MWL and Friday folders go home to be signed - end of Quarter on Thursday! | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return!
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January 12 - 16
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math |
Regular & Irregular Polygons Practice 5.6 p.167 # 1-10 |
Diagonals in Polygons Practice 5.7 p.169 # 1-8 |
Perimeter p.171 # 1-12 Practice 5.8 |
Perimeter and Polygons Practice 5.9 p.173 # 1-7 |
Math Quiz on Geometry |
| Social Studies | Journal Check & Jeopardy! |
Complete Current Event for HW Chapter 8 Test over original 13 English Colonies - who came here & why, what did they do afterwards? |
Share Current Events Read Lesson 9-1 p.224 - 227 Complete 9-1 People, Places, & Vocab Complete 9-1 Study Guide & notes |
Read Lesson 9-2 p.228 - 233 Complete 9-2 People, Place & Vocab Complete 9-2 Study Guide & notes |
Read Lesson 9-3 p.236 - 241 Complete 9-3 People & Vocab Complete 9-3 Study Guide & notes |
| English | DOL #65 | DOL #66 | DOL #67 | DOL #68 & turn in journals |
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| Writing | AW PLOTW letter is due |
Writer's Workshop - mystery genre |
Writer's Workshop - mystery genre | 9-2 Focus Question RAFT writing | 9-3 Focus Question RAFT writing |
| Spelling | Correct CH 16 packet & Word Card | Write words 5 times each for HW | Pretest | Final Spelling Test & Complete Packet Chapter 17 for HW on Monday | |
| Science | Music | Gym | Music | Gym | Music |
| Reading | post on Wiki Response questions Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the Beaver CH# 10-12, Island of Blue Dolphins CH#11-13, Tuck Everlasting CH#9-11, The Cay CH#8-9) wiki- Day 4 questions answered |
Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the
Beaver CH# 13-15,
Island of Blue Dolphins CH#14-17,
Tuck Everlasting CH#12-15,
The Cay
CH#10-11) wiki- Day 5 questions answered |
Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the Beaver CH# 16-17, Island of Blue Dolphins CH#18-20, Tuck Everlasting CH#16-18, The Cay CH#12-13) wiki - Day 6 questions answered |
Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the
Beaver CH# 18-19, Island
of Blue Dolphins CH#21-24,
Tuck Everlasting CH#19-21,
The Cay
CH#14-15) wiki- Day 7 questions answered |
Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the
Beaver CH# 20-22, Island
of Blue Dolphins CH#25-27,
Tuck Everlasting CH#22-24,
The Cay
CH#16-17) wiki- Day 8 questions answered |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
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Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return!
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Library & Rolling Reader |
January 4 - 8
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math |
Measuring to 1/8 inch Practice 5.2 p.157 # 1- 11 all |
Estimation: Length Practice 5.3 p.159 # 1- 15 all |
Problem Solving Practice 5.4 p.161 # 1- 7 all |
Practice 5.5 p.162#1-5 Mid Chapter Review p.163 # all |
Math Quiz on measurement and problem solving, & division (Chapter 3) |
| Social Studies | Read Lesson 8-1 p.204 - 209 Complete 8-1 People, Places, & Vocab (use context from text for places!) & note taking Complete Study Guide for Lessons 8-1 |
Complete Current Event for HW Read Lesson 8-2 p.210 - 213 Complete 8-2 People, Places (use context from text for places!), & Vocab & note taking Complete Study Guide for Lessons 8-2 |
Share Current Events Finish reading Lesson 8-2: The Middle Colonies & note taking Complete Study Guide for Lessons 8-1 & 8-2 Read p.214-215 Relief and Elevation maps & practice |
Read Lesson 8-3 p.216 - 219 Complete 8-3 People, Places(use context from text for places!), & Vocab Geography Skills & Southern Colonies study guides |
Chapter 8 Review p.#220 & 221 -
timeline, Thinking About Facts, Summing Up the Chapter Chart Study for Test on Tuesday |
| English | DOL #61
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DOL #62
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DOL #63 Run-On Sentences #1 |
DOL #64 & turn in Run-On Sentences #2 Comma Splices #1 |
Comma Splices #2 |
| Writing | _____ PLOTW letter is due |
Writer's Workshop - mystery genre |
Writer's Workshop - mystery genre | Writer's Workshop - mystery genre | Writer's Workshop - mystery genre |
| Spelling | Practice 15A & Word Card | Practice 15B & Write words 5 times each for HW | Practice 15C | Practice 15D & Pretest | Final Spelling Test & Complete Packet Chapter 16 for HW on Monday |
| Science | Music | Gym | Music | Gym | Music |
| Reading | wrap up Dive trilogy & collect
novels Reading comps practice & oral fluency practice |
Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the
Beaver CH# Pro-3,
Island of Blue Dolphins CH#1-4,
Tuck Everlasting CH#Pro-3,
The Cay
CH#1-2) wiki - Day 1 questions answered |
Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the Beaver CH# 4-6, Island of Blue Dolphins CH#5-8, Tuck Everlasting CH#4-5, The Cay CH#3-4) wiki - Day 2 questions answered |
wiki - Day 3 questions answered Literature Circles & New Novels (Sign of the Beaver CH# 7-9, Island of Blue Dolphins CH#9-10, Tuck Everlasting CH#6-8, The Cay CH#5-7) |
DRA testing |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! | No Mr. Meyer today :( |
Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! No Mr. Meyer today :( |
Library |
December 15 - 19
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 15-1 & 15-2 Prime Factorization Practice 3.15 p.113 # 2-28 evens
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DWP 15-3 & 15-4 Chapter 3 Review |
DWP 15-5 & correct Chapter 3 Test |
SNOW DAY! |
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| Social Studies |
Read Lesson 7-3: The Jamestown Colony p.178-185 Define Lesson 7-3 People, Places, & Vocab in journal Complete SS Lesson Review sheet Study for Test on Friday! |
Complete Current Event for HW Read Lesson 7-4: The Plymouth Colony p.186 - 191 Define Lesson 7-4 People, Places, & Vocab in journal Complete Lesson 7-4 study guide |
Share Current Events note taking for Lesson 7-3 & 7-4 Journal Check |
Complete Chapter Review for the Test p.192-193 (Timeline, Thinking About Facts, Summing Up the Chapter Chart) | Test on early English colonization |
| English | DOL #56-57 Simple Subject & Predicates |
DOL #58-59 Compound Subjects and Predicates |
DOL #60 & turn
in Types of Sentences #1-2 |
Sentence Fragments #1 Subject & Predicate review |
Sentence Fragments #2-3 |
| Writing | Complete _____ PLOTW letter for HW |
Writer's Workshop |
Writer's Workshop | Writer's Workshop | Writer's Workshop |
| Spelling | Correct Ch 14 packet & complete word card for HW | Write words 5 times each for HW | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | Music | Gym | Music | Gym | Music |
| Reading | Read
Dive: The Deep p.105-13X & complete
chapter sentences Read Comp |
Read
Dive: The Danger p. 13X - 150 &
complete chapter sentences Read Comp Journal Check today! |
Read Comp
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Read Comp
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Read Comp |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! | Christmas Party Breakfast & White Elephant gift exchange 8:15 AM |
Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! Mr. Meyer out - Mrs. Good is guest teaching, remember Santa is watching! |
Library Mr. Meyer out - Mrs. Good is guest teaching, remember Santa is watching! |
December 8 - 12
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 14-1 Dividing Greater Numbers Practice 3.10 p.103 # 1-29 odds
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DWP 14-2 Order of Operations Practice 3.11 p.105 # 2-38 evens |
DWP 14-3 & 14-4 Greatest Common Factor Practice 3.13 p.109 # 1-16 |
DWP 14-5 (correct & turn in) |
Prime &
Composite Numbers Practice 3.14 p.111 # 2-34 evens |
| Social Studies |
Note taking for Chapter 6-2 & 6-3 Jeopardy for Review - don't forget your journals and thinking caps! |
Complete Current Event for HW - post to blog with substantive So What statement Test over Chapter 6 - ok to use journals! |
Share Current Events Read Lesson 7-1: Early European Settlements p.166-171 Do People, Places, & Vocab in journal |
Take 7-1 Notes
in Journal Read Thinking Skills p.172-173 complete worksheets for HW |
Read Lesson 7-2:
The Search for a Northwest Passage p.174-177 Do People, Places, & Vocab in journal Complete SS Lesson Review sheet |
| English | DOL #51 | DOL #52-53 | DOL #54 | DOL #55 & Turn in | Challenge & Tribal Council |
| Writing | Complete _____ PLOTW letter for HW |
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Writer's Workshop | Writer's Workshop | Writer's Workshop |
| Spelling | Correct Ch 13 packet & complete word card for HW | Write words 5 times each for HW | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | Music | Gym | Music | Gym | Music |
| Reading |
Turn in
Dive: The Deep
novels Read Dive: The Danger p. 1 - 29 & complete chapter sentences Read Comp |
Read
Dive: The Danger p. 30 - 47 & complete
chapter sentences Read Comp
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Read
Dive: The Deep p. 48 - 67 & complete
chapter sentences Journal Check today! |
Read
Dive: The Deep p.68-87 & complete
chapter sentences Read Comp
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Read
Dive: The Danger p. 88 - 105 & complete
chapter sentences Read Comp Journal Check today! |
| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
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Library Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
December 1 -5
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | SNOW DAY! |
DWP 13-1 & 13-2 Problem Solving: Choose a Computation Method Practice 3.5 p.90 # 1-20 |
DWP 13-3 & 13-4 Problem Solving: Guess and Check Practice 3.6 p.95 # 1-7 |
DWP 13-5 (correct & turn in) Dividing by Multiples of 10 Practice 3.7 p.97 # 1-35 odds |
Dividing by 2-Digit Divisors Practice 3.9 p.101 # 1-33 odds |
| Social Studies |
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Complete Current Event for HW - post to blog with substantive So What statement Read Lesson 6-3 p.156 - 161 Complete 6-3 Vocab, People, and Place in your journal! |
Share Current Events Lesson 6-3 notes & Lesson 6-3 worksheet on Spanish Encomienda system Chapter Review p.164 copy timeline & p.165 Summing Up the Chapter chart |
Jeopardy for Review - don't forget your journals and thinking caps! |
Test over Chapter 6 - ok to use journals! |
| English | DOL #47 | DOL #48-49 | DOL #50 & Turn in | Challenge & Tribal Council |
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| Writing |
Complete _____ PLOTW letter for HW |
Writer's Workshop | Writer's Workshop | Writer's Workshop | |
| Spelling | p.78 #1-20 | p.79 #21-40 | p.80 (due in class) | Spelling Bee | |
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | Music | |
| Reading | Read
Dive: The Deep p.100-137 &
complete chapter sentences
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Read
Dive: The Deep p.138-148 & complete
chapter sentences Read Comp Journal Check today! |
Character
Pyramids Read Comp
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Character
Compare / Contrast Venn Diagram & writing Read Comp Journal Check today! |
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| Other | Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
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Library Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! |
November 24-28
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP
Week 11 Packet (in class) Division Equations Practice using whiteboards Practice 3.1 Dividing by 1 digit Numbers Practice 3.3 p.87 # 1-35 odds |
DWP Week 12 packet (in class) Zeros in the Quotient Practice 3.4 p.89 # 2-34 evens
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No School Thanksgiving Break - enjoy! | No School Thanksgiving Break - enjoy! |
No School Thanksgiving Break -
enjoy! No school Monday either - PD day for teachers! |
| Social Studies | Read Geography Skills p.154-155 & Reading Historical Maps worksheet |
Post a Current Event to your blog for EXTRA CREDIT! Lesson 6-2 notes |
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| English | DOL #45 | DOL #46 |
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| Writing | 6+1 Traits of Writing - writer's
workshop PQR editing of "A Time I Got Hurt" writing Complete JSA PLOTW letter for HW |
6+1 Traits of Writing - writer's workshop creative writing |
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| Spelling | Correct Ch 11
packet Word Card & write words 5 times each |
Final Spelling Test | |||
| Science | Music | Gym | |||
| Reading |
Read Dive: The Deep p. 67-80 & complete chapter sentences Read Comp |
Read
Dive: The Deep p. 81 - 99 & complete
chapter sentences Read Comp |
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| Other |
Parent Teacher Conferences tonight from 5 - 8 PM Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
Thanksgiving Break MWL goes home
:) Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! Book Reports due Dec 2nd! |
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November 17 - 21
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 10-1 Another Look 2.8 on 2-Digit multiplication Problem Solving Practice 2.9 p.67 # 1-9 |
DWP 10-2 Multiplying by 3 digit Numbers p.69 # 1-19 odds |
DWP 10-3 &
10-4 Practice 2.10 Problem Solving p.71 # 1-8 Practice 2.11 |
DWP 10-5 &
correct packet Review Test |
Problem Solving Final Test for Chapter 2
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| Social Studies | Read Lesson 6-1
Europeans come to the Americas p.138 - 141 Complete 6-1 Vocab, People, and Place in your journal!
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Complete Current Event for HW Read Lesson 6-1 Europeans come to the Americas p.142 - 145 Study guide on Columbus's expeditions |
Share Current Events Read Viewpoints p.146-147 & complete study guide 6-1 notes from overhead & correct vocab, people, places |
Read Lesson 6-2
Explorers & Conquerors p.148 - 153 Complete 6-2 Vocab, People, and Place in your journal! Fall of Tenochtitlan worksheet |
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| English | DOL #40-41 | DOL #42 | DOL #43 | DOL #44 | Rolling Reader |
| Writing | "A Time I Got
Hurt" brainstorm and organization
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"A Time I Got
Hurt" rough draft blogged
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PQR peer
editing for "A Time I Got Hurt" and revisions Pack Leader letter for HW |
Final Draft of
"A Time I Got Hurt" writing due on blog Pack leader letters due |
blogging & wikis |
| Spelling | Correct Unit 10 packet & complete word card for HW | Write Ch 10 words 5 times each | Pretest for Chapter 10 words | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | Music - test | Gym | Music | Gym | Music |
| Reading | Turn in Dive: The Discovery books! Read Dive: The Deep p. 1-14 & complete chapter sentences Read Comp Guide to November book project notes |
Read Dive: The Deep
p. 14-28 & complete
chapter sentences Journal Check today! |
Read
Dive: The Deep p. 29 - 41 & complete
chapter sentences Read Comp
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Read
Dive: The Deep p. 42-54 & complete chapter
sentences Read Comp Journal Check today! |
Read
Dive: The Deep p.55-66 & complete
chapter sentences Read Comp
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| Other |
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Mr. M out in AM - Mr. Good presentation |
CANCELLED No PODCASTING WORKSHOP today! |
Parent teacher conferences Tonight 5-8 PM! |
Library Missing Work List & Friday Folder go home, please get them signed & return for MONDAY! Parent teacher conferences Nov 24th 5-8 PM! |
November 10 - 14
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 9-1 Mental Math: Multiples of 10, 100, 1000 Practice 2.4 p.55 # 1-27 odds |
DWP 9-2 Estimating Products Practice 2.5 p.57 # 28-35 Problem Solving: Logical Reasoning Practice 2.6 p.58 # 1-4 |
DWP 9-3 & 9-4 Mid-Chapter Review p.59 # 1-20 all |
DWP 9-5 &
correct packet Multiplying by 2 digit Numbers p.65 # 1-29 all |
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| Social Studies | Tenochtitlan study guide & note taking in journals |
Complete Current Event for HW Early People of the Western Hemisphere Read Lesson 3 Study Skills "Reading Time Lines" p.70-71 & define vocabulary & take notes |
Share Current Events Early People of the Western Hemisphere Read Lesson 3-3 "The Anasazi" p.72-77 & define vocabulary, places, & take notes |
Early People of the Western Hemisphere Anasazi study guide Complete Chapter Review Thinking About Facts #all |
Early People of the Western Hemisphere TEST |
| English | DOL #35 | DOL #36 | DOL #37-38 | DOL #39 | |
| Writing | BZL reflections
final copy due Pack Leader letter template notes & HW |
blogging &
wikis Pack leader letters due |
blogging & wikis | blogging & wikis | blogging & wikis |
| Spelling | Correct Unit 9 packet & complete word card for HW | Write Ch 7 words 5 times each | Pretest for Chapter 9 words | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | Music | Gym | Music | Gym | Music |
| Reading | Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 65 - 81 & complete
chapter sentences Three Class discussion & notes of Trilogies Island, Everest, & Dive |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 82 - 100 & complete
chapter sentences Journal Check today! |
Read Dive: The Discovery p. 101 - 122 & complete chapter sentences | Read Dive: The
Discovery p. 123-141 & complete chapter sentences Journal Check today! |
Dive: The Discovery Character Analysis Project pick one of the kids to focus on - due Monday |
| Other |
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PODCASTING WORKSHOP 3-4 p.m. |
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Library Missing Work List & Friday Folder go home, please get them signed & return for MONDAY! Parent teacher conferences Nov 20 & 24 5-8 PM! |
November 3 - 7
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | No School - professional development |
DWP 8-1 & 8-2 Expressions Practice 2.1 p.49 # 3-10 |
DWP 8-3 & 8-4 Multiplication Expressions Practice 2.2 p.51 # 1-35 odds |
DWP 8-5 &
correct packet Multiples & Least Common Multiples Practice 2.3 p.37 # 1-31 odds |
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| Social Studies |
Complete Presidential Election Current Event for HW Electoral College & Presidential Elections - predictions VOTING! |
Share Current Events Early People of the Western Hemisphere Read Lesson 3-1 "The Maya" p.60-63 & define vocabulary, place, & complete study guide |
Note taking
skills & practice for Lesson 3-1 Analyze results of presidential elections & electoral votes |
Early People of the Western Hemisphere Read Lesson 3-2 "The Aztec" p.64-69 & define vocabulary, place, & take notes |
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| English | DOL #30-31 | DOL #32 | DOL #33-34 | ||
| Writing | BZL reflections & personal narrative brainstorm | BZL reflections & personal narrative rough draft | BZL reflections peer editing & revisions | BZL reflections final copy due | |
| Spelling | Complete Practice 8A & word card for HW | Complete Practice 8B & Write Ch 7 words 5 times each | Complete Practice 8C & 8D for HW | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | Gym | Music | Gym | Music | |
| Reading | Read Dive: The
Discovery p# 1-14 & complete chapter sentences Share book reports |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p# 15 - 34 & complete
chapter sentences Share book reports |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p# 35 - 49 & complete
chapter sentences Share book reports |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p# 50 - 64 & complete chapter
sentences Share book reports |
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Report Cards go home! Return Parent - Teacher Conference forms ASAP! PODCASTING WORKSHOP 3-4 p.m. |
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Library Missing Work List & Friday Folder go home, please get them signed & return for MONDAY! Parent teacher conference forms due! |
October 27-31
Day 5 - Habitats & Zoo Design tour, Pumpkin Enrichment with the Lemurs and Meerkats, and an encounter with Tucker
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Day 4 - Animal adaptations with LIVE animals, SSP plan with Mr. Dennis, and Animal observations.
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Day 3 - Habitat design & animal adaptations tour, food chains and energy webs
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Day 2 - behind the scenes at the temporary penguin exhibit, a science experiment, and interview with a zookeeper.
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Fantastic Day 1 at the zoo, click on this link to view photos of the students' excellent educational experiences!
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Big Zoo Lesson Daily Checklist: Cold Lunch, Zoo Kit (Baggie, journal, pencils, colors, etc.), Appropriate clothing - dress in layers, rain coat / poncho (Monday & Tuesday prediction of rain / snow mix), and lots of enthusiasm!
PODCASTING workshop (free) after school this Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3-4pm! If you stay, you will need to arrange your own transportation home.
The Big Zoo Lesson at the Potter Park Zoo
October 27 – 31, 2008
Dean Meyer & Diana Vernier, 5th grade, 56 students - Laingsburg Elementary School, Laingsburg
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Monday, Oct. 27 |
Tuesday, Oct. 28 |
Wednesday, Oct. 29 |
Thursday, Oct. 30 |
Friday, Oct. 31 |
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9:00 – 9:15 Museum Goers Bill of Rights – Rights & Responsibilities Set Expectations (Intro Jill) |
9:00 – 9:45 Penguin Exhibit Feeding Time – Q & A with the zoo keeper? Math graphing, data collection & analysis & behind the scenes
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9:00 – 9:15
Journal Review, Housekeeping
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9:00 – 9:15 Journal Review, Housekeeping, & Read aloud Q & A review for Dr. Tara / Dennis & Question generation w/ sticky notes. |
9:00 – 9:15 Journal Review, Housekeeping, & Rolling Reader Book Read aloud |
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9:20 intro w/ Lisa Grant & Jill Garnett Building Tour |
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9:30 – 10:45 Underwater Tour - Discovery Tour Quick notes, sketches, non-talking observations Debriefing |
9:45 – 10:15 Debriefing on Penguin Exhibit & break Math statistics & graphing, etc. compare / contrast otters / penguins 10:25 - 11:00 Teacher led lesson |
9:15 – 10:30 Docent Lesson: Habitats - explore, analyze, compare
and contrast niches and habitats of organisms |
9:15 – 10:15 Docent Lesson w/Education Animals: Animal Adaptation -
10:15 - 10:30
debriefing |
9:15 – 10:30 Docent Lesson: Exhibit
Design – outside visiting the various habitats for animals & docent led
discussion on the How & why of Potter Park exhibits. 10:30 - 10:45 Debriefing. |
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10:45 – 11:30 Map Making & Sense of Place Students will work in
pairs / groups to create a map of the zoo & debrief The Raft, by Jim Lamarche. The book focuses on observations, sketches, and interaction with nature (stewardship). Great lead for week |
11:00-10:20 Zookeeper & Animal Enrichment w/ docent. Debriefing immediately follows.
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10:45 - 11:30
Teacher led – Animal Adaptation and diversity Small
group presentation Individual animal Activity – design, sketch,
rationalize a “newly discovered” species of animal. Debriefing follows @
school on afternoon activities & presentations.
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10:15 – 11:30 Animal Observation Time Focus questions and sketching required during individual animal observations
Debriefing @ School on afternoon activities &
presentations.
11:30-11:45: Debriefing
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10:45- 11:45 Animal Observation Time Focus questions and sketching required during individual animal observations
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11:35 - 12:00 Lunch – Garbage Trash Challenge |
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch – Garbage Trash Challenge |
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch - Garbage Trash Challenge |
11:45 – 12:15 Lunch - Garbage Trash Challenge |
11:45 - 12:15 Lunch – Garbage Final Weigh-in for Trash Challenge |
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12:00 - 12:15 Introduction / Review
for Individual animal observation time - goals & expectations |
12:00 - 1:15 Animal Observation Time Focus questions and sketching required during individual animal observations Debriefing follows @ school on afternoon activities & presentations. |
12:00 – 1:15 Animal Observation Time Focus questions and sketching required during individual animal observations |
12:15 - 12:30 Teacher-led Lesson |
12:15 - 12:30 Video / slideshow Recap of week OR Tribal Council |
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12:30 – 1:30
Species Survival Plan Lesson with Mr. Dennis Laidler
– SSP (Species Survival Plan) Also, making of the enrichment for animals
(Stewardship) Debriefing immediately follows.
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12:35 – 1:10
Enrichment Activity: giving the carved pumpkins to animals.
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12:30 – 1:30 Animal Observation Time Focus questions and sketching required during individual animal observations 1:30 – 1:45 Wrap Up & Debriefing of afternoon’s activities & observations. |
1:15– 1:45 Teacher-led Lesson (Dean):
Clown fish, Conservation, and Coral Reefs: Salt-water
ecosystem, fragile habitat. Diversity of life. Debriefing follows (Pre &
post questions)
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1:15 – 1:45 Teacher led lesson (Dean) -
relationships / predator / prey, food chains & energy webs
- importance of diversity
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If there is time:
Lesson on veterinary medicine & role of healthcare within
zoo environment. Preventive healthcare, etc. Vocabulary & appropriate
questions (not stories) review before hand.
1:00-ish Enrichment pumpkin carving and behavior hypothesis for response from meerkats & ring tailed lemurs. |
1:15 - 1:45 Junior Docent Lesson
Debriefing @ School on afternoon activities & presentations. |
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2 minute survey for HW |
Bus Ride / School: Thank you cards Jaguarundi |
Bus Ride / School: The Sign Painter Design a Sign for your exhibit & Thank you cards |
Bus Ride / School: The Keeping Quilt Design a quilt square for "our" class quilt, Thank you cards |
Bus Ride / School: Thank you cards |
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Bus departs at 1:45 |
Bus departs at 1:45 Podcasting after school class |
Bus departs at 1:45 Podcasting after school class |
Bus departs at 1:45 Podcasting after school class |
Bus departs at 1:45 |
October 20 - 24
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Chapter Review (You Must Show your work!) p.40-41 # 1-31 all |
MEAP |
Monster project review & practice test (together) |
Science MEAP
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Monster project Chapter 1 Test |
| Social Studies | Geography of the US Read Lesson 2-3 "Our Country's Natural Resources" p.42-48 & define vocabulary & take notes |
Complete Current Event for HW Geography of the US - note taking on the chapter (together in class) |
Share Current Events p.50 Summing Up the Chapter Chart & notes / review session for quiz tomorrow |
Unit 2 Social Studies Test |
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| Writing | Monster
Collaborative Project - creation time Big Zoo artifact questioning and sketching |
Big Zoo lesson - individual / social group notes & observation #2 |
Big Zoo lesson
prep - artifact recreation (posters) Big Zoo lesson prep - artifact recreation |
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podcasting,
blogging & wikis Big Zoo lesson |
| Spelling | correct Week 7 packet & complete word card for HW | Write Ch 7 words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | rock video | MEAP | |||
| Reading | Jackie's 9 Values - Trading card brainstorm, rationale, & creation | Movie poster working time for
October book project Jackie's 9 Values - motivational poster |
Movie poster working time for October book project | Book Reports & projects due date moved to Oct 29th. | |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! The MEAP Test is tomorrow be sure to get enough sleep & eat a good breakfast - get your bodies into a good healthy routine! |
ELA part 2 MEAP
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Last Day for the MEAP test is tomorrow be sure to get enough sleep & eat a good breakfast - get your bodies into a good healthy routine! |
Science MEAP parts 1 & 2
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Library Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! Big Zoo Parents volunteers needed for next week! Big Zoo Lesson is next week, remember your COLD LUNCH every day & dress appropriately! Guest teacher in A.M. |
October 13 - 17
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 6-1 Rounding Decimals Practice 1.14 p.31 # 1-40 all
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DWP 6-2 |
DWP 6-3 and 6-4 Adding Decimals Practice 1.16 p.35 # 2-28 evens |
DWP 6-5 |
Subtracting Decimals & Mental Math: Subtraction Practice 1.17 p.37 # 1-29 odds |
| Social Studies | Geography of the
US Read Lesson 2-1 "The American Land" p.28-33 & define vocabulary, place, & take notes |
Complete Current Event for HW & Looking at Our Country's Regions worksheet |
Share Current Events Geography of the US Read Lesson 2-1 "The American Land" p.34-35 & Complete Study Guide map |
Correct map |
Geography of the US Read Lesson 2-2 "Our Country's Climate" p.36-39 & define vocabulary & take notes |
| English |
DOL #26 |
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DOL #27 |
DOL #28 |
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| Writing | Monster Collaborative Project
Intro Big Zoo intro |
Big Zoo lesson |
Big Zoo lesson - individual / social group notes & observation #1 |
podcasting,
blogging & wikis Big Zoo lesson |
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| Spelling | p.42 #1-20 on loose leaf | p.43 #21-40 on loose leaf | p.44 #41-60 on loose leaf | spelling bee | |
| Science | Rock Cycle | Rock video & practice quiz | |||
| Reading | Jackie's 9 Values - "Justice" Response Journaling | Jackie's 9 Values - "Excellence & Commitment" Response Journaling | Jackie's 9 Values - Trading card brainstorm, rationale, & creation | ||
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! The MEAP Test is starting tomorrow be sure to get enough sleep & eat a good breakfast - get your bodies into a good healthy routine! |
MATH MEAP Mr. Meyer out in PM - Mrs. Good is our guest teacher! |
The MEAP Test is starting tomorrow be sure to get enough sleep & eat a good breakfast - get your bodies into a good healthy routine! |
ELA MEAP session 1 Big Zoo Letter & Parent sign-up go home! |
Library Missing Work List & Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return!
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October 6 - 10
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | DWP 5-1 Problem Solving Practice 1.4 p.9 # 1- 8
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DWP 5-2 Problem Solving Practice 1.4 p.9 # 1- 8 |
DWP 5-3 and 5-4 Tenths & Hundredths Reading & Writing Decimals Practice 1.10 & 1.12 p.27 # 2- 28 evens |
DWP 5-5 Comparing and Ordering Decimals Practice 1.13 p. 29# 2-26 evens |
Rounding Decimals Practice 1.14 p.31 #1-40 all |
| Social Studies |
Complete Current Event for HW Maps and measurement |
Share Current Events
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Correct "Are we there yet?" Maps pages |
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| English | Punctuation
Review # 2QUIZDOL #20 |
Read All
Write p.328-332 & 335-336 & complete Capitalization and Abbreviations DOL #21 |
Capitalization Practice 1&2 DOL #22 & 23 |
Abbreviation Practice 1 & Plurals 1 p.333-335 DOL #24
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| Writing | Monster Collaborative Project
Intro Share / turn in Venn Diagram, rough draft, and final drafts of 5 paragraph essays |
Music Responses #1-3 | |||
| Spelling | Correct Ch. 5 packet & complete word card for HW | Study for Pretest & write words 5 times | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | What fossils tell us | Fossil Quiz | Video | Weather graph | weather graph |
| Reading | Jackie's 9
Values - "Teamwork" Response Journaling Reading Comprehension practice |
Jackie's 9 Values - "Persistence" Response Journaling | Jackie's 9 Values - "Integrity" Response Journaling | Jackie's 9 Values - "Citizenship" Response Journaling | |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! |
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Lottery :(
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Library Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! The MEAP Test is starting next week, on Tuesday from 8:30-11:15 A.M., be sure to get enough sleep & eat a good breakfast - get your bodies into a good healthy routine! Transition to Mrs. Wilburn's class for students. |
Sept 29 - Oct 3
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Bar Graphs | DWP 4-1 & 4-2 Line Graphs |
DWP 4-3 to 4-5 Pie Charts |
Correct DWP packet |
Practice 1.2 Place Value H.W. p.5 # 1-25 odds Graphs /tables/ charts Quiz |
| Social Studies | Complete Current Event
for HW Quiz - Last day of charts, tables, & graphs! |
Share Current Events
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| English | DOL #15 | DOL #16 |
DOL #17 Apostrophes |
DOL #18-19 Punctuation Review |
Quiz |
| Writing | Typing / writing 3 Paragraph Essays - body & details
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PQR - Peer Editing conferencing | Introduce Introduction and Conclusion paragraphs |
Revisions to rough draft based on PQR feedback |
5 Paragraph essays are due! |
| Spelling | Correct Ch. 4 packet & complete word card for HW | Study for Pretest & write words 5 times | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | M & M Lab & Plant discussion | M & M Lab & Plant discussion | the geologic timeline | how to date fossils & what they tell us | force review |
| Reading | ITYOTBAJR: December - Character Analysis Project & Watch Video of Jackie's Story | Read Teammates aloud Make Journals for Jackie's 9 Values |
Jackie's 9 Values - "Courage" Response Journaling | Jackie's 9 Values - "Determination" Response Journaling | complete Jackie's 9 values journal entries |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! Wharton Center Money due TODAY - thanks! |
Book Reports & Projects due! Mr. Meyer gone in P.M. - Mrs. Roosa is guest teacher
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Present book reports and projects |
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Missing Work List and Friday Folders go home, get signed & return! |
Sept 22 - 26
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Geometry Packet #2 | Math MEAP Review DWP 3-1 |
Data Analysis Packet DWP 3-2 & 3-3 |
No School - PD day |
Complete DPW packet & Pretest for
Chapter 1 Charts & Tables |
| Social Studies | Use computer lab
to get current events Reading Pictographs & Bar Graphs |
Graphs, Charts, & Tables
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Complete Current Event for HW Graphs, Charts, & Tables |
Correct Maps | |
| English | Punctuating
Dialogue & Punctuating Titles DOL #11 |
Punctuating
Titles #1-2 DOL #12 |
Hyphens#1-2 DOL #13 |
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DOL #14 |
| Writing | 6+1 Traits of
Writing Practice - Voice Egg-speriment Observations & Measurements |
6+1 Traits of
Writing Practice - Word Choice Egg-speriment Observations & Measurements |
6+1 Traits of Writing Practice - Voice & Word Choice |
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| Spelling | Correct Packet Chapter 3 & do Word Card | Write each word 5 times | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | how fossils are made | fossils | making inferences | M & M Lab | |
| Reading | ITYOTBAJR: September & Tempting Titles | ITYOTBAJR: October - Chapter Changer |
ITYOTBAJR: November & December - Character Analysis Project |
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ITYOTBAJR: December - Character Analysis Project |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs signed! Return Fundraiser Forms Picture Day - SMILE! |
Wharton Center forms go home - Please return form & Money ASAP! |
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Missing Work List and Friday Folders go home, get signed & return! Wharton Center Money due Monday - thanks! |
Sept 15 - 19
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Skills Review -
multiplication review 2 digits and decimals MEAP Review Packet DWP 2-1 |
Skills Review -
place value & rounding
MEAP Review Packet DWP 2-2 |
Skills Review -
factors & factor trees
MEAP Review Packet DWP 2-3 |
Skills Review -
Area, Triangles, & Perimeter MEAP Review Packet DWP 2-4 & 2-5 |
No School for students |
| Social Studies | Michigan Map skills |
Michigan Map skills Current Event for HW |
Michigan Map
skills Share CE's |
Maps packet (all) and read p.G4-G11 |
Maps packet (all) and read p.G4-G11 |
| English | DOL #7
Quiz over commas |
DOL #8
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DOL #9 Using Semicolons & Colons |
DOL #10 turn in DOL entries Semicolons & Colons Practice |
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| Writing | 6 + 1 Traits Review & Practice - Word Choice Egg-speriment measurements & notes |
6 + 1 Traits
Review & Practice - Word Choice "The Secret Shortcut" Egg-speriment measurements & notes |
6 + 1 Traits
Review & Practice - Word Choice Egg-speriment measurements & notes |
6 + 1 Traits
Review & Practice - Organization Egg-speriment measurements & notes |
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| Spelling | Correct Packet Ch. 2 & do Word Card | Write words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | wrap up on horsetail lab | bookwork on plants | plants continued | plant video & bring in seed | interesting fossils |
| Reading |
ITYOTBAJR: Read May & Literary Luminary DEAR Time |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read June & Good News / Bad News DEAR Time |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read July & Illustrator DEAR Time |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read August & Vocab Strengthener Library DEAR Time |
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| Other |
Return Friday Folders & Signed MWL's Goals writing |
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Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! Get MWL signed & returned for Monday! |
September 8-12
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Skills Review - Packet #1-5 | Skills Review - Packet #6-11 | Skills Review - Packet #12-22 | Skills Review - Packet #23-40 | Skills Review - Packet #41-? |
| Social Studies | Coordinate graphs &
Following Directions turn in practice CE |
CE for HW |
Share CE's Mapping practice (neighborhood & waterfalls) |
coordinate graphs | graphing skills |
| English | DOL #3
Using End Punctuation & Practice |
DOL #4 Using Commas #1 |
DOL #5 Using Commas #2 |
DOL #6 - turn in DOL's Comma Practice #1-2 |
English Quiz over end punctuation and commas |
| Writing | Goals Writing Introduction to Blogging and Wikis Preview Published authors & authentic audiences |
Creative writing - egg-citing egg-speriment | Experiment measuring & recording & creative writing - Egg writing #2 | Experiment measuring & recording & creative writing - Egg writing #3 |
6 + 1 Traits
Review & Practice - Word Choice Experiment measuring & recording |
| Spelling | Correct Week 1 packet & do Word Card | Write words 5 times each | Pretest | Final Spelling Test | |
| Science | |||||
| Reading | ITYOTBAJR:
preview ITYOTBAJR: Read January & Summarizer DRA testing |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read February & Discussion Director DRA testing |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read March & Artifact Archaeologist DRA testing |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read April & Good News, Bad News DRA testing |
Read Comps- John Marshall & Abe Lincoln Library |
| Other | Preview Book Projects Assignment of September book report & Project
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Preview Book Projects Return Friday Folders |
Preview Book Projects | Preview Book Projects
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Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! Get paid for book covers! Get MWL signed & returned for Monday! |
September 1 - 5
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Math | Times Tables Practice | Times Tables Practice | |||
| Social Studies | CE practice Current Event Notes & practice |
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| English |
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An Old Arab - Extra Credit |
Using End
Punctuation DOL #1 & 2 |
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| Writing | "Pretty Good" Response journal entry |
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| Science | introduction to cycles | living and non-living things | |||
| Reading |
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Preview Book
Projects & Reports Sept. Book Report & Project due 9/30 DRA wide reading surveys |
Read Comp -Mary
Shadd DEAR Time Discussion of Book Reports & Projects DRA wide reading surveys - practice fluency skills |
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| Other |
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Open House tonight from 6:00 to 7:30. Welcome to Meyer Island! |
First Full Day of School! Practice & Review of Rules, Expectations, & Procedures Introduction to Mr. Meyer's Rules, Expectations, & Procedures |
Practice & Review of Rules, Expectations, & Procedures Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! Get MWL signed & returned for Monday!
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