November 30, 2015

ELA:
Minute 32
Read your D.E.A.R book
Math:
Decimal packet activity
Writing does not have to be worked on at home unless you don't think your writing will be done by Friday afternoon.

Monday and Tuesday November 23rd and 24th

ELA:
There is no formal homework this week.  I would like the students to read.  If there is internet available, they can also work on their writing.  This writing piece is due Friday, November 4th. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!  Oh, and they can always read their Scholastic Scope magazines.
Math:
Number project is due on Friday, December 4th.
No science or social studies.

Math:
Area Model and Number Line
ELA: 
Revise your chosen piece by adding "In Your Head Thinking".
Remember what I did to my Urgent Care piece?
Example:    My finger exploded once he gave me the shot. It felt so weird.
Revised sentence: Once the first shot was done, my finger felt like it was going to explode.  I don't know how I am going to get through this, I thought.  The feeling was creepy and was making sweat and shake.
Science: 
Study for your molecule test.

Wednesday November 18, 2015

ELA:
Read (status of class will be taken tomorrow)
Chose a piece of writing from your notebook and score it using the Narrative Checklist.
Narrative Checklist-Grade 5
Math:
Check your Assignment Notebook
Science:
Test on Molecules this Friday

Tuesday November 17, 2015

ELA:
Minute 29 and write, no time limit, just write
Science:
Test on molecules this Friday

Monday November 16, 2015

ELA:
Minute 28
Edit today's writing piece
Math:
Page 13 (1-16)
Science
Test on Molecules this Friday

Thursday November 12, 2012

ELA:
Grammar Minute 27
Write about a small moment (about 5 minutes in length) Write for 7 minutes and then STOP.
This is what I wrote today about my small moment getting stitches!! (Did you hear I had to go to Urgent Care during lunch?)

Math: In Bits and Pieces III, B #2 a,b,c,d,e,and f. (Not sure of page number)

Wednesday-November 11, 2015

ELA:
Grammar Minute 26
Read!!!
Math:
No math tonight
Science:
Vocabulary quiz tomorrow, there is a link in your email for a Quizlet
Social Studies:
If you did not finish the Food to Dirt assignment then it should be finished by tomorrow.  If you brought home your biodegradable and non-renewable assignment, please work on it.
Pics and videos from today's trip will be posted later.

Tuesday-November 10, 2015

Science:
There is a vocabulary quiz tomorrow.  Here is the link to the quizlet.  Mysterious Powders Quizlet
Math:
Bits and Pieces III pages 6 and 7.  If frustration or confusion occurs, please let Mr. Sweet know by email.
Social Studies:
Finish the lunch/dinner to dirt drawing. (The students have had 2 1/2 days to work on this.)
ELA:
Read only if you have the time or are not exhausted from the above activities!!!

Monday-November 9, 2015

Grammar: Minute 24
Writing: Continue to fill in your chart we started in class.
Science: There is a vocabulary quiz this Thursday.  STUDY!!!!!
Math:  5 things you noticed and 3 questions
Read!!!!!  Do this last in case you have spent 50 minutes on everything else.  5th grade = about 50 minutes of homework according to homework guidelines.  However, frustration should not occur.  Let your child's teacher know if homework became frustrating and why.  A note or email works great.
Please bring in the permission slip for our Wednesday Field Trip.
Notices are going home today asking for donations towards the Thanksgiving baskets.  Our class is responsible for donating 2 cans of Cranberry Sauce.

Thursday November 5, 2015

ELA:
Grammar Minute 22
Read for at least 25 minutes.
Math:
Division sheet (11-15)
FLEX Time: This is the 5th grade during our FLEX time.  Notice how everyone is on task and working on different activities!  Love this class!

Wednesday November 4, 2015

ELA:
Grammar Minute 20
Read using stickies
Math:
Division sheet 6-10
Each student received a Math At Hand book today to keep in his or her backpack. It is to be used at home if help is needed for math work.  It is to live in the backpack.
There is a quizlet for the science vocabulary.  It can be found in google classroom.

Tuesday - November 3, 2015

ELA:
Minute 19
Continue reading your friendship book using sticky notes.  We want to get these books finished so read longer than usual.
Math:
Division sheet 1-5.
Guidance:
Tomorrow during guidance we will be reviewing the handbook, focusing on the bullying section.
You can find the handbook on our school website, but if you would like a hard copy let me know.
Fairfield Center School website
Before you speak or act you should ask yourself if it is:
True
Helpful
Inspiring
Necessary
Kind
T.H.I.N.K  Kindness