Monday, November 30, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
11/30-12/4/09
WHIPKEY'S WEEKLY UPDATE ~ 11/30-12/4/09
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
- Reading: Novel Groups, Story of the week - John Henry, Reading Skills(fact vs. nonfact, form generalizations, comprehension)
- Language Arts: DPE, Narratives, Writing conferences
- Science: Microworlds & Plants
- Social Studies: Routes of Exploration to the New World
- Math (Whipkey Only): Chapter 7 - Multiply Whole Numbers
- Spelling: Look for a change in our spelling instruction - no more weekly lists, we are starting The Sitton Spelling program. More info. to come!
- NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break -11/23-11/27/09
- Stained Glass Windows - 12/4/09
- Ginger bread house building - 12/18/09
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Whipkey's Weekly Update (11/16-11/20/09)
Learning Objectives:
- Reading: Novel Groups, The Gold Coin, Homework p.53&53a due 11/20
- Language Arts: Finish up "Locked in School" essays/narratives, DPE, 2nd Quarter Expository Writing Assessment (11/18 & 11/19 - Please try to be here!!)
- Spelling: Homework & Quiz Friday (11/20)!!! (acre, commotion, dynamite, grit, pulverized, rebuild, where, were, ware, we're)
- Math(Whipkey Only): Chapter 6 - making graphs - Test 11/20/09!!
- Science: Microworlds & Cells continued
- Social Studies: Chapter 4 - Why the Europeans left for the New World
- Food Drive (on-going)- Class that collects the most cans wins a pizza party!
- 11/20/09 - "Twin Day" (cost - 25 cents)
- 11/23 - 11/27 -NO SCHOOL ~ Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 9, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Weekly Update (11/9-11/13)
Whipkey's Weekly Update ~ 11/9-11/13
Learning Objectives:
Reading: Novel Groups, Tornadoes! - Homework p.46&46a
Language Arts: DPE, Question Response writing, word choice
Spelling: Homework & Quiz due 11/13/09 ( shriveled, speechless, stifling, insistent, distressed, despair, there, their, they're, European)
Science: Microworlds
Social Studies: Chapter 4 - Why Europeans Left for the New World
Math(Whipkey): Chapter 5 TEST Monday(11/9), Chapter 6 - Make Graphs
Other Stuff:
Novemeber 11th - Veteran's Day Celebration
November 13th - Micheal Maio (Taylor's Uncle) presenting Native American artifacts @1p.m.
November 20th - Stuco's "Twin Day" (cost 25 cents)
FOOD DRIVE CONTEST (10/23-12/15) - Class with the most food donated wins a pizza party!
Learning Objectives:
Reading: Novel Groups, Tornadoes! - Homework p.46&46a
Language Arts: DPE, Question Response writing, word choice
Spelling: Homework & Quiz due 11/13/09 ( shriveled, speechless, stifling, insistent, distressed, despair, there, their, they're, European)
Science: Microworlds
Social Studies: Chapter 4 - Why Europeans Left for the New World
Math(Whipkey): Chapter 5 TEST Monday(11/9), Chapter 6 - Make Graphs
Other Stuff:
Novemeber 11th - Veteran's Day Celebration
November 13th - Micheal Maio (Taylor's Uncle) presenting Native American artifacts @1p.m.
November 20th - Stuco's "Twin Day" (cost 25 cents)
FOOD DRIVE CONTEST (10/23-12/15) - Class with the most food donated wins a pizza party!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
November 5, 2009
Dear Fifth Grade Parents:
We regret to announce that the “Creepy Film Festival” rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday, November 6, is canceled. We have reached an impasse with our technology capabilities, which has come as an unfortunate surprise.
There is a lot of great news and learning to report, however!
The students did a lot of writing! Your child wrote a multiparagraph narrative story, converted a story to a script, and converted a script to a storyboard—all while working on problem solution plots, strong words, and the concept of “show don’t tell”.
Technologically, your child has learned how to edit movies on iMOVIE, the process of which involves steps that are important aspects of creating tech-literate students. (Technology has also helped them work on patience and problem solving!)
Students worked in groups to write, create costumes, film, act, and edit. Your child had the opportunity to develop 21st century skills (collaborative work, project management, and creative thinking), while also exploring other interests such as visual art and theater!
We are disappointed that we cannot present the final versions of the films, however, we are proud of the fifth graders and the great work they’ve accomplished!
Sincerely,
The Fifth Grade Team
Dear Fifth Grade Parents:
We regret to announce that the “Creepy Film Festival” rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday, November 6, is canceled. We have reached an impasse with our technology capabilities, which has come as an unfortunate surprise.
There is a lot of great news and learning to report, however!
The students did a lot of writing! Your child wrote a multiparagraph narrative story, converted a story to a script, and converted a script to a storyboard—all while working on problem solution plots, strong words, and the concept of “show don’t tell”.
Technologically, your child has learned how to edit movies on iMOVIE, the process of which involves steps that are important aspects of creating tech-literate students. (Technology has also helped them work on patience and problem solving!)
Students worked in groups to write, create costumes, film, act, and edit. Your child had the opportunity to develop 21st century skills (collaborative work, project management, and creative thinking), while also exploring other interests such as visual art and theater!
We are disappointed that we cannot present the final versions of the films, however, we are proud of the fifth graders and the great work they’ve accomplished!
Sincerely,
The Fifth Grade Team
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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