HOMEWORK 12/21/11

1. Read 15 minutes non-fiction noticing the boxes and bullet structure pausing at the end to reflect on what you just learned. Jot it down.
Read 20 min fiction/Log

2. Math reflection

HOMEWORK 12/20/11

1. Read/LOG 35 minutes Fiction
2. Math- Complete That Quiz http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/classtest?GCJT3405

HOMEWORK 12/19/11

1. Read 15 minutes fiction LOG/ Stop and Jot 2 thoughts on sticky notes

2. Read non-fiction article and read with your mind revved up asking yourself, "What might this be about?" Use post-it notes to mark up your text.

3. Play 10 minutes of fractions games on Math Arcade. http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/

Happy Birthday Patrick!

 

HOMEWORK 12/16/11

1. Read 30 minutes/ Log/ Stop and Jot
2. Finish publishing. Celebration on Monday with Mr. Seek's class.
3. Show what you know-Fractions on Monday
 Practice with any of the sheets from class or play fraction games from my blog if you would like :)
4. Have a wonderful weekend! :)

Good Morning!!

 Please remember to read over all of the directions as you go. 

1. http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/ 
Complete the electricity webquest, activity, and quiz.

2. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics/electricity-magnets-and-circuits
Experiment with electricity and magnets while playing these games.

**Place your webquest in your SCIENCE FOLDER after computer lab**

HOMEWORK 12/15/11

1. Read 30 min/Log & Jot- Character Tracker due tomorrow!
2. Realistic Fiction published piece due tomorrow!

Computer Lab 12/14/11

Good Afternoon!!

Today you will be doing a few different activities in the computer lab. 

 Please remember to read over all of the directions as you go. 

1. http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/classtest?FWWB6693

First you will complete “That Quiz”. There will be multiplication only! You should use the numbers on the side of the keyboard to help you. Make sure that your NUM LOCK is turned on. This will be timed…you have 2 minutes to complete all of the problems.


2. Create a cover for your realistic fiction story. Remember to include title, author and picture.

3. http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/ 
Complete the electricity webquest, activity, and quiz.

4. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics/electricity-magnets-and-circuits
Experiment with electricity and magnets while playing these games.

HOMEWORK 12/14/11

1. Read 30 min/ Log & Jot- Character Tracker due Friday
2. Realistic Fiction published piece due Friday

Happy Birthday Lauren!

 

HOMEWORK 12/13/11

1. Read 30 minute. Log & Jot
2. Work on realistic fiction - edit/revise or publish based on where you are in the writing process.

HOMEWORK 12/12/11

1. Read 30 minutes. Remember to log and keep track of your characters.


2.  http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=80
Click on this link and create 3 equivalent fractions by dividing and shading squares or circles, and match each fraction to its location on the number line.

(EX: 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6)- You must use fractions other than 1/2.

Challenge: Is it possible to create a fraction where no equivalent fractions could be created with this program?

Week In Review

This is our first published week in review! Take a virutal step inside our classroom and see what we explored...

*Lots of kids love Miss Sproch's new blog! -JC
*We are working on not talking during our buslines. -RP
*We have been working on quiet and quick transitions. We earned 11 compliments! -DT
*We are learning about fractions in math. -JD
*We earned our movie party and are celebrating with popcorn. -RM
*We finished our realistic fictions rough drafts...on to editing and revising! -LG
*The chorus and orchestra did a GREAT job in the holiday concert. -CC
*We had fun wearing santa hats, reindeer ears, elf hats, and even a christmas tree hat! -OM
*We finished learning about electricity and circuits. Our next unit is food chains with Mr. Seek. -HD
*We found out that Miss Desoto dumped Ruth's pie out the window. Is she really a reporter?-SB
*Most of the class has read 8 Nutmegs, and we are continuing to read them. -JA
*In "The Tiger Rising" Rob's dad found out about the meat! -QG
*We love the new math arcade games. We are in competition against eachother! It is a lot of fun! -EM



HOMEWORK 12/9/11

1. Read for 30 minutes, log, and keep track of new information learned about your character's wants, struggles, and internal/external resources.

2. Finish writing draft

3. Have a wonderful weekend!

HOMEWORK 12/8/11

1. Read for 30 minutes and log. Remember to keep track of your character's wants/desires and the obstacles that stand in their way on the tracking sheet.

2. http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/classtest?CZRD5745 

Complete that quiz. You will have 2 minutes to complete as many multiplication problems.

3. Work on your realistic fiction drafts. Drafts are due tomorrow!

4. Math reflections are due tomorrow Friday, Decemeber 9th

HOMEWORK 12/7/11

1. Read for 30 minutes and log. Remember to keep track of your character's wants/desires and the obstacles that stand in their way on the tracking sheet.

2. Play fraction math games for 10 minutes on http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/

Remember your user name and password is the same for spelling city!

3. Math reflections are due this Friday, Decemeber 9th

12/7/11 Computer Lab

Good Afternoon!!

Today you will be doing a few different activities in the computer lab. 

 Please remember to read over all of the directions as you go 

Math

1. http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/classtest?HWMV2437  First you will complete “That Quiz”. There will be multiplication only! You should use the numbers on the side of the keyboard to help you. Make sure that your NUM LOCK is turned on. This will be timed…you have 5 minutes to complete all of the problems.

2. http://www.softschools.com/math/fractions/ Play 2 fraction games of your choice.

3. http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/index.html Play Fraction Splat or Fractone at bottom of the page.

4. http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/ Log in with your user name and password. Play 2 fraction games and 2 multiplication games. Set up a room and play with friends from our class!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Hello All. I am trying to get my blog up and running. My hope is that it will be up and running by the New Year! Be on the lookout for new updates. I hope to be blogging with you all soon. 

Miss Sproch