October

__October 6, 2010__ Class Time ||~ Practice ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies || Simulation on ancient civilizations. Check with your child to see if they need to complete a task to move up in levels. || Vocab 5 was handed out yesterday. Due Friday. ||
 * Math || Labeled fraction strips and put the fractions on one number line. || Finish labeling number line. ||
 * Language || Worked on writing piece about an emotion other than happy. wen was due today. Students are writing this essay in google.docs. || none ||
 * Reading ||  ||   ||

__October 7, 2010__ Class Time ||~ Practice || Adv: Problem 2.5, Page 26-27, A-C ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Worked on finding equivalent fractions and reviewed fractions on one number line. Advanced: Worked on naming fractions greater than 1 using both improper fractions and mixed numbers. || ACE problems, page 28-29, #4-7,11
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading ||  ||   ||

__October 8, 2010__

Class Time ||~ Practice || Adv: ACE, Page 31, #41, 44, 45 ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Watched video on equivalent fractions. Worked on comparing fractions to benchmarks (0, 1/2, and 1). Advanced: Watched video on mixed numbers and finished 2.5 problems. || Problem 2.3, Page 24, A-D (Students have a table to use for A and B.)
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading ||  ||   ||

__October 11, 2010__

Class Time ||~ Practice || Adv: Additional Practice Sheet, pages 19-20. ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Worked on finding fractions between a set of fractions. Students can use their number line with fractions and use equivalent fractions to help solve problems. Advanced: Worked on additional practice sheet from concepts taught in investigation 2. || Problem 2.4, page 25, A-C, AND ACE, page 29, #24
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading ||  ||   ||

__October 12, 2010__ Class Time ||~ Practice || Adv: Skill: Comparing Fractions WS, page 21, green, AND Skill: Mixed # and Improper Fractions WS, page 22, pink. ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Worked on writing a mixed number as an improper fraction, as well as writing an improper fraction as a mixed number. Advanced: Reviewed concepts from investigation 2; made a flip book to take notes in; practiced skills of writing mixed numbers and improper fractions and comparing fractions. || Skill: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Worksheet, page 22, pink.
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading ||  ||   ||

__October 13, 2010__ Class Time ||~ Practice || Adv: Quiz over investigation 2. || Skill Worksheet: Comparing Fractions, page 21 Adv.: None || the opportunity to retake the metacognition assessment. || Read and be on your 6th book! Set page goals. ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Worked on comparing fractions.
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading || Students had time to independently read or students used

** __October 14, 2010__ **
Class Time ||~ Practice || Adv.: Finish Problem 3.1, page 38, A only. ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Took notes in a flip-book (Practice Pal), which can be used at home when completing assignments. Adv.: Updated Practice Pal/notes and started Investigation 3. || None.
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading || Students listen to //The Stranger// by Chris VanAllsburg & record thinking. || Page goals for reading. ||

** __October 15, 2010__ **
Students will be on a field trip to Kent Park.

__October 18, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice || 2- Read at home for the goal! ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Updated Practice Pal (notes). Worked on comparing fractions and writing mixed numbers as improper fractions and improper fractions as mixed numbers. || Additional Practice Sheet from Investigation 2, odd #s only. ||
 * Advanced Math || Worked on Problem 3.1 B-D, and then discussed writing fractions as decimals. || None. ||
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading || Discuss sticky notes-
 * How do we use them to mark thinking?
 * What do I mark?
 * How many should I use?
 * What to do with them when I am done reading a book? || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner.

__October 19, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice || 2- Read at home for the goal! ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Practiced comparing fractions. Worked on ACE Problems in class. || ACE, page 29-31, #12-17, 35, 36, 41, 44, 45. ||
 * Advanced Math || Worked on changing fractions to decimals in problem 3.2. || Finish Problem 3.2, page 40, A-D; and Additional Practice sheet for Investigation 3, #1 only. ||
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading || Write a letter as a class about //The Stranger// by Chris VanAllsburg. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner.

__October 20, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice || 2- Read at home for the goal! ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Took a quiz over skills of comparing and organizing fractions, as well as writing mixed numbers as improper fractions and improper fractions as mixed numbers. || None ||
 * Advanced Math || Discussed/corrected 3.2. Checked skills of writing decimals from a grid. || None ||
 * Language ||  ||   ||
 * Reading || Independent reading and conferring time. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner.

__October 21, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice || 2- Read at home for the goal! ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Started discussing how to change fractions to decimals. Worked on Problem 3.1, and we did A and B together in class. || Problem 3.1, page 38, C only. ||
 * Advanced Math || Worked on finding decimal benchmarks for benchmark fractions. Worked on Problem 3.3 in class. || Finish Problem 3.3, page 42, A-C. ||
 * Language || Discussed what is included in a good setting, and drew a picture of a possible scary story setting ||  ||
 * Reading || Read class letters aloud. Create criteria for deciding which is best. Students vote. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner.

__October 22, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice || 2- Read at home for the goal! ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies ||  ||   ||
 * Math || Discussed/corrected C from Problem 3.1 and then worked on D in class. Working on changing fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. || None. ||
 * Advanced Math || Discussed/corrected Problem 3.3. Worked on Problem 3.4, where students found a strategy of dividing the numerator by the denominator to find decimal equivalents. || Finish Problem 3.4, page 44, A-D. ||
 * Language || Started writing scary stories with an emphasis on setting ||  ||
 * Reading || Tape in winning letter and label it for format, summary, and thinking. Discuss why this letter won. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner.

__October 25, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science || Finished watching Hawaii ecosystem movie || Finish filling out Hawaii animal sheet ||
 * Social Studie || Starting new unit, previewed several sections of social studies book. || None - make sure you have pencils! ||
 * Math || Went over quiz from Investigation 2 and students are to make quiz corrections if needed. Worked on changing fractions to decimals. Worked on Problem 3.2 A in class. || Problem 3.2, Page 40, B. ||
 * Advanced Math || Discussed changing fractions to decimals and place value. Worked on ordering decimals. || Problem 3.5, Page 46, A-C. ||
 * Language || Read "the Stay-Behind" and discussed characterization and dialogue. Continued writing scary stories with the additional requirement of dialogue. ||  ||
 * Reading || Work in small groups or pairs to label a letter about //Fever 1793// by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Begin writing first reading letter- due next week. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner. 2- Read at home for the goal! ||

__October 26, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies || Map Practice from social studies book. || A few students needed to finish Map Practice, most completed it in class. ||
 * Math || Practiced writing fractions as decimals. Corrected Problem 3.2 A-B. Worked together on C-D in class. || Additional Practice Sheet: Investigation 3: page 23: #1 and #4 only. ||
 * Advanced Math || Practice writing fractions as decimals and decimals as fractions. Discuss Problem 3.5, took notes in Practice Pal, and did ACE problems for Investigation 3. || Complete ACE problems, page 48, #8-18. AND Additional Practice Sheet: Investigation 3: page 23: #2-4 (complete sheet). ||
 * Language || Practiced punctuating and indenting dialogue. Wrote sentences for spelling weekly work. Continued writing stories || Study for spelling quiz. If students did not get words chosen or sentences done, this should be done tonight. Most are done. ||
 * Reading || Assessment: Label a reading letter and highlight thinking.

Begin writing first reading letter- due next week. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner. 2- Read at home for the goal! ||

__October 27, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies || Review/Preview Powerpoint, got ancient civilizations groups. || Vocabulary #7 due on Friday ||
 * Math || Highlighted "I Can" statements about the goals and skills of the unit we have been and continue to work on. Students evaluated themselves on what level of understanding they have the goals. || Skill Worksheet on finding equivalent fractions and comparing fractions; Odd numbered problems only. ||
 * Advanced Math || Took a quiz over Investigation 3. || None. ||
 * Language || Spelling Test, Stephen King clip on what is important for writers. || none ||
 * Reading || Book Count for October (7 Books).

Begin writing first reading letter- due next week. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner. 2- Read at home for the goal! ||

__October 28, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science || Began study on genetic variation || No Practice ||
 * Social Studies || Students read their assigned section together and noted important information. || V7 due tomorrow. ||
 * Math || Worked on changing fractions to decimals. Worked Problem 3.3. || Finish Problem 3.3, page 42, A-B (3rd is only A) ||
 * Advanced Math || Practiced finding percents. Worked Problem 4.1. || Finish Problem 4.1, page 56, A-C ||
 * Language || Worked on finishing scary stories. || If not done, finish scary story. ||
 * Reading || Discuss: How to write summaries for books that don't 'fit' (including nonfiction and anthologies).

Begin writing first reading letter- due next week. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner. 2- Read at home for the goal! ||

__October 29, 2010__
Class Time ||~ Practice ||
 * ~ Class ||~ During
 * Science ||  ||   ||
 * Social Studies || Students worked in groups to complete outline in preparation for writing their first group summary next week. || None ||
 * Math || Went over Problem 3.3 A and B in class. 1st and 2nd started Problem 3.4, A only, in class. || Finish Problem 3.4, A only. (3rd: Problem 3.3 B) ||
 * Advanced Math || Went over Problem 4.1 and continued to work on finding percents. || Finish Problem 4.2. ||
 * Language || Peer editing and sharing of stories. || If needed, edit story once more ||
 * Reading || Review conference schedule and expectations for conferences.

Begin writing first reading letter- due next week. || 1- Set page number goal & write it in your planner. 2- Read at home for the goal! ||