Grammar Practice Games

Games for Grammar:
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/apostrophes/index.html

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/basketball/index.html

http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm

How many moths do you see?

Summary for Literary Fiction

Scoring for Farkle Dice Game

Single 1 spot : 100

Single 5 spot : 50

Three of a kind of 1 spots : 1000

Three of a kind of 2 spots : 200

Three of a kind of 3 spots : 300

Three of a kind of 4 spots : 400

Three of a kind of 5 spots : 500

Three of a kind of 6 spots : 600

Straight (1-2-3-4-5-6) : 1500

Three pair: 500

Two triplets : 2500

Three Farkles in a row : Lose 1000

Explode the Moment!

Trash Day!

I stormed down to the end of my driveway with the cans trailing behind me. The truck was creeping around the corner, sure to stop at each house. It was only yards away. I felt relieved that I remembered early this morning that it was Tuesday, trash day. The bucket with my neighbors’ trash clanged together as the load dumped into the truck. Men were hanging on to the back by only a large bar. This gave them quick access to grab the cans.  At each stop they pounced off with an immense amount of energy. They’re like the energizer bunny that keeps going….and going… This simple occasion happens twice a week. While it seems routine and normal to me….I ask myself what if? My mind drifts off to a world without garbage men. A world where my car would be forced to stay parked in the driveway for the trash would take over. I imagine the streets with empty soda cans, old food from yesterday’s dinner, dirty diapers, old furniture, and more cluttering the boulevards.  The putrid smell would be unruly interfering with life’s everyday events. It would be a life of chaos. I snap back to reality as the last can of my trash is lifted into the truck.  While my family and friends are an important part of my life, it is the everyday people that make the world go round. I am thankful for garbage men for keep my planet clean.  When I stop and reflect, I quickly realize the importance of their career. 
-Mrs. Clark-

This week...

Reading- We will continue to study elements of fiction and literary non-fiction. Students will identify the problem, events, and solution of literary fiction. We will take what we’ve learned and write a summary. There will be an assessment on Friday in which students will need to read a text, locate the problem, events, and solution, and then write a summary.

Writing- This week we will be reviewing the grammar skills we have done thus far. Students will complete a grammar review, and we will have a grammar quiz on Friday. A few students will be finishing up their final drafts of their first papers. We will begin our second paper this week. Students may choose to write about a favorite place or someone important to them.

Math – Students will solve problems using addition and subtraction with and without estimation as well as use an appropriate plan to solve math in everyday situations. The Addition & Subtraction Study Guide is due on Thursday September 22nd and the test is on the 23rd.

Science – Students will continue to investigate animals including how they are classified and their adaptations that help them to survive.

Social Studies –Students will begin to study the causes and effects European explorers had on the land and natives of Texas.

Math Addition and Subtraction Study Guide

Some students may have received study guides yesterday. They may begin to work on these if they choose but will have the week to work on them. They will be due on Thursday. (Originally I was not going to pass them out until Monday.) If you did not receive one, don't worry....I will give it to you on Monday!

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Look for What's New....

Reflex Math- I have set up the students accounts. We will introduce and begin this interactive math fact program on Monday! They will love it!

AR Goals-  Look for your student's AR goal coming home on Monday.

Learning.com- Coming soon...
Have a great weekend!

Mental Math

Create your our diffy board to practice mental math.
1.) Choose 4 different numbers less than 100.
2.) Subtract the corners. (Remember to start with the larger number.)
3.) Continue to subtract until you get the same 4 numbers.
IT NEVER FAILS! :)

Animal Project...

The research must include the following:

A.)  Interesting Facts- Write about the distinguishing features or interesting facts about your animal.

B.)   Habitat- Describe the habitat the animal lives in.

C.)   Food-Describe what food is available to your animal in their habitat and how they get their food.

D.)  Adaptation-Describe different ways your animal has adapted its body or lifestyle to survive in its habitat (Ex: camouflage). Describe whether it is learned or inherited as discuss in the science text and in class.

Second, students will choose from one of the following visual aids to teach us about his/her animal: 

Picture Book

• Create a short picture book, including illustrations, about your animal. The purpose of your book is to encourage younger students to learn about your animal. Remember to include an eye-catching cover. This must be neat and creative. (If you turn this in a week before it is due, I will get it bound together for you.)

Animal Planet Reporter

• Pretend you are a reporter from Animal Planet presenting a segment on your animal. Write a short script to help you decide what you will report on. Then, video tape your newscast and bring to share with the class.

PowerPoint

• Create a PowerPoint presentation to outline the information in your report. Make your presentation exciting by adding pictures, animation, and a cool background. (We will be visiting the computer lab some time in the next few weeks to learn how to work with PowerPoint.)

The research outline is due on October 7. The finished visual aid is due on Friday, October 21. Students will present it to the class.

This week we are....

Reading  Students will study characterization this week. We will discuss the difference in personality and physical traits. As a class, we will study the relationships between characters and the impact it has on a character’s personality and traits.

 

Writing- Students will work on completing their first rough draft and move on to revising and editing. Revision is the improvement of the way the paper sounds and editing is about the grammatical issues in their paper. The grammar of the first paper will only be graded on the rules we’ve covered thus far.

 

Math – Students will estimate to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers.  We will also solve problems using addition and subtraction with out estimation.

 

Science – Students will continue to investigate animals including how they are classified and their adaptations that help them to survive.

 

Social Studies –Students will complete the unit on the Native American tribes of Texas. The foldable they have been working on in class will be due for a daily grade.

Native American Vocabulary

Native American Vocabulary

Maize: corn
Council: A group of leaders who make decisions
 Mustang: a wild horse
Shaman: A Native American religious leader and healer.
Oral history: The story of an event or experience told aloud by a person.
Plot: A piece of land
Ally: A person or group who will fight for the same beliefs or ideas.
Tepee: A small cone-shaped shelter used by Native Americans
Irrigation: The watering of crops by moving water from nearby rivers and streams
Adobe: Mud mixed with a small amount of straw or grass and dried in the sun.
Confederation: A Group made up of smaller groups that join together to help one another
 Hide: Animal skin:
Ancestor:  family member from long ago.
Nomad: A person who moves from place to place and has no permanent home.
Specialize: to work at one kind of job and do it well.

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September 11

Talk to your parents about what they remember on September 11.  Wear Red, White, or Blue tomorrow! :)

Don't Forget!

Fundraisers went home today. Our goal is to have 100% participation in our class (even if only one item). :)

Science Test is tomorrow! Study! Study! Study!

Native American Vocabulary Test is Friday.

Reminders!

*Science Study Guide Due Tuesday September 6. Test on Wednesday.

*Native American Vocabulary Test on Friday September 8. STUDY THOSE WORDS!  :)

*Spelling Rule next week: Long Vowel Sounds. Test Friday September 8.