Quick post! Lots of assessment wrap ups for marking period 1! Ask your child to find out more details!
Garger Homework
Garger Math- None!
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book club day 8 due MONDAY; KidBiz "Goodbye, Eastern Cougar" due next Friday
Other- Planner signed; American Education Day on Monday!
Friday, October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Thursday October 29, 2015
Stephen kicked off our morning with a bass fishing extravaganza morning meeting. Great perseverance Stephen!
Math Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449352
Explorer projects pushed on! Last day tomorrow!
Math was all about standard multiplication algorithm today. Students know how to do it, but there is a HUGE issue with multiplication facts, lining up place values, and adding efficiently. If we could cut back on the silly mistakes, we would be flying through this! If you child is still having issues with multiplication facts, I highly encourage you to get your child on REFLEX: https://www.reflexmath.com/
The username is: zgarger (or pwilson), select our year 15.16, and after they select their name from the list, they use their lunch code as their password.
Math Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449352
In the afternoon, we reviewed our Greek and Latin roots with a matching game. We then got together with partners to re-revise our narratives based on the feedback I provided. The scores on the first round of narratives were quite low. Many students neglected to use resources, apply strategies such as SHOW DON'T TELL, and disregarded publishing checklists. We had a big discussion how this is a HUGE over site on many of their parts. In our upcoming narrative, we will look to take steps forward.
Mrs. Smith joined us for reading and we continued to research pot bellied pigs. In the past two lesson we learned how to support our opinion with facts and then elaborate in a focused way on them. Awesome!
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 8 (use the resources provided!)
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Clubs Day 8 due MONDAY; Greek and Latin roots due tomorrow; KidBiz "Batkid" due TOMORROW (graded!)
Other- Planner signed; Donate canned goods and wear RED tomorrow; American Education Week yellow papers turned in
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Wednesday October 28, 2015
Claire's floating mattress morning meeting really got the class thinking!
Social Studies- Explorer project, moving along with publishing!
Math- more multiplication with standard algorithm and area models. ACCURACY IS EVERYTHING!
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449350
Writing- Kahoot competition for G&L roots! Final day of narrative publication
Reading- part 4 of Wonder wrapped up!
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 7
Garger RELA- Book clubs day 7 tomorrow; Greek and Latin Root due Friday; "Batkid" KidBiz due Friday (GRADED!!!)
All Other- planner signed; cookie dough fundraiser Nov. 9; Conference papers and American Education Week papers
Social Studies- Explorer project, moving along with publishing!
Math- more multiplication with standard algorithm and area models. ACCURACY IS EVERYTHING!
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449350
Writing- Kahoot competition for G&L roots! Final day of narrative publication
Reading- part 4 of Wonder wrapped up!
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 7
Garger RELA- Book clubs day 7 tomorrow; Greek and Latin Root due Friday; "Batkid" KidBiz due Friday (GRADED!!!)
All Other- planner signed; cookie dough fundraiser Nov. 9; Conference papers and American Education Week papers
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Tuesday October 27, 2015
This morning began with a morning meeting that focused on red ribbon week and RESPECTING one's self. We made a poster that will part of the large school poster.
We immediately switched for math and focused on multiplying using the area model and standard algorithm. Today's area model was decomposed on both the top and side! This allowed us to do quicker math, but it did take a bit longer.
Rain Forest assembly post math!
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449348
Afternoon consisted of linking verbs, revision, editing, and publishing of our first narratives. Tomorrow will be our final full day in class.
In reading, groups broke down how Wonder shows the various types of conflict. Groups rotated and did a fantastic job of identifying page numbers and text evidence to support their conflict claims. Additionally, we continued to read and sticky annotate part 4 of Wonder. The plot continues to grow as we hear Jack Will's side of things!
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 6
Garger RELA- Read 30; Book Club day 6 due tomorrow; G&L roots due Friday; KidBiz- "Batman" due Friday (graded!)
Other- Planner signed; Cookie Fundraiser due Nov. 9; Conference/AEW yellow papers ASAP
We immediately switched for math and focused on multiplying using the area model and standard algorithm. Today's area model was decomposed on both the top and side! This allowed us to do quicker math, but it did take a bit longer.
Rain Forest assembly post math!
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449348
Afternoon consisted of linking verbs, revision, editing, and publishing of our first narratives. Tomorrow will be our final full day in class.
In reading, groups broke down how Wonder shows the various types of conflict. Groups rotated and did a fantastic job of identifying page numbers and text evidence to support their conflict claims. Additionally, we continued to read and sticky annotate part 4 of Wonder. The plot continues to grow as we hear Jack Will's side of things!
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 6
Garger RELA- Read 30; Book Club day 6 due tomorrow; G&L roots due Friday; KidBiz- "Batman" due Friday (graded!)
Other- Planner signed; Cookie Fundraiser due Nov. 9; Conference/AEW yellow papers ASAP
Monday, October 26, 2015
Monday October 26, 2015
Ticket drawing morning meeting- congrats to Abby, Dan and Claire!
In social studies, individuals began putting their partner collected research together for their own projects. These are due on Thursday.
Math's focus was on multiplying two or three digit numbers using the area model and standard algorithm.
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449345
In the afternoon, we looked at verbs in grammar, continued to revise, edit and publish our personal narratives. The goal is to have these completed by Tuesday or Wednesday. Then in reading, we continued to read Jack Will's part of Wonder. We discussed the specific different types of conflict that have happened so far in this novel.
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 5
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Club Day 5 due tomorrow; "scrib/script/graph" due Friday; KidBiz "Batman" due Friday
Other- Planner signed; conference papers turned in; cookie dough orders due Nov. 9
In social studies, individuals began putting their partner collected research together for their own projects. These are due on Thursday.
Math's focus was on multiplying two or three digit numbers using the area model and standard algorithm.
In the afternoon, we looked at verbs in grammar, continued to revise, edit and publish our personal narratives. The goal is to have these completed by Tuesday or Wednesday. Then in reading, we continued to read Jack Will's part of Wonder. We discussed the specific different types of conflict that have happened so far in this novel.
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 5
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Club Day 5 due tomorrow; "scrib/script/graph" due Friday; KidBiz "Batman" due Friday
Other- Planner signed; conference papers turned in; cookie dough orders due Nov. 9
Friday, October 23, 2015
Friday October 23, 2015
Quick blog today, as I am headed down to Maryland for the PSU-Maryland game! Enjoy the fall festival! I am so sorry this is the first year that I cannot attend :( Best of luck to our class winning baskets!
Math Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449343
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 4
Garger RELA- Read 30; Book Clubs Day 4 due Monday!; "G&L Roots due Oct. 30; KidBiz "Batman" due Oct. 30
Math Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449343
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2 Lesson 4
Garger RELA- Read 30; Book Clubs Day 4 due Monday!; "G&L Roots due Oct. 30; KidBiz "Batman" due Oct. 30
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Thursday October 22, 2015
CDTs were taken all morning. These are another standardized test taken throughout the district by all 5th grade students. Math was the focus today.
In the afternoon, we received our new Greek and Latin roots. See below!
Scrib/Script Quizlet
Graph Quizlet
In writing, peer revision wrapped up and final personal revisions began. Published pieces are due Tuesday!
In reading, we looked at an article on Legos together. We reviewed KidBiz expectations and how to answer a Thought Question. Groups then jumped into their book clubs to discuss what they have been reading on Day 1 and 2. Complete sentences, page numbers, text evidence and 1 or 2 quotes per day are important when completing these book clubs.
Homework
Garger Math- none
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Club Day 3 due TOMORROW; KidBiz "Werewolf" due tomorrow (GRADED); Greek and Latin root of the week due Oct. 30 (Friday)
Other- Planner signed; Conference/AEW papers signed
In the afternoon, we received our new Greek and Latin roots. See below!
Scrib/Script Quizlet
Graph Quizlet
In writing, peer revision wrapped up and final personal revisions began. Published pieces are due Tuesday!
In reading, we looked at an article on Legos together. We reviewed KidBiz expectations and how to answer a Thought Question. Groups then jumped into their book clubs to discuss what they have been reading on Day 1 and 2. Complete sentences, page numbers, text evidence and 1 or 2 quotes per day are important when completing these book clubs.
Homework
Garger Math- none
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Club Day 3 due TOMORROW; KidBiz "Werewolf" due tomorrow (GRADED); Greek and Latin root of the week due Oct. 30 (Friday)
Other- Planner signed; Conference/AEW papers signed
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Wednesday October 21, 2015
Student council lead our morning meeting today. Great job leaders! Can't wait for penny wars to begin!
Social studies explorer research continued.
In math, we reviewed yesterday's numerical expression struggles, and then took our second LTA of the marking period. See yesterday's videos for homework help tonight.
Before lunch, we had an unexpected fire drill. A fire alarm was accidentally pulled, but we responded well and everything was just fine! Great job class!
Social studies explorer research continued.
In math, we reviewed yesterday's numerical expression struggles, and then took our second LTA of the marking period. See yesterday's videos for homework help tonight.
Before lunch, we had an unexpected fire drill. A fire alarm was accidentally pulled, but we responded well and everything was just fine! Great job class!
In the afternoon, 81% of the class received a 3 or 4 on their Greek and Latin root quiz for this week! AMAZING!!!!!! Now our next goal is 90% of the class.
In writing we continued to peer and independently revise. I hope to have these writing pieces wrapped up by early next week.
In reading we read Part 3 in Wonder.
Homework
Garger Math- numeric expressions practice
Garger RELA- Read 30; Day 1 and 2 of book clubs TOMORROW; KidBiz- "Werewolf" due Friday (GRADED!)
Other- Planner signed; conference and American Education Week signed (if coming); and THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED TO THE CLASSROOM BASKET! Amazing, amazing, amazing, donations!
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Tuesday October 20, 2015
Over $400 raised based on "wear pink day!" Great job everyone!
Mikey began our day by telling a story about how he walked around his neighborhood in high heels...
In social studies we continued to research our explorers. Hopefully drafts and initial notes are completed by tomorrow.
In math, students took a look at numeric expressions! Tough stuff!
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449341
miss/mit and port quiz!
Peer review continued in writing- excellent praises and polishes. Super impressed by Google Doc-ing skills!!
In reading, we broke down the TDA that we were working on yesterday and partnerships did a MASTERFUL job of writing the next two body paragraphs and conclusion. This seems to have really cleared up misconceptions about TDAs. Our next round of these should be much stronger! Great focus and use of text evidence!
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2, Lesson 3- Just 1A-F
Garger RELA- Read 30; Day 1 and 2 of book clubs due Thursday; KidBiz "Werewolf" due Friday (graded!!)
Other- Planner signed; Fall basket donations due tomorrow!; Conference and Parent Observation info. signed
Mikey began our day by telling a story about how he walked around his neighborhood in high heels...
In social studies we continued to research our explorers. Hopefully drafts and initial notes are completed by tomorrow.
In math, students took a look at numeric expressions! Tough stuff!
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449341
miss/mit and port quiz!
Peer review continued in writing- excellent praises and polishes. Super impressed by Google Doc-ing skills!!
In reading, we broke down the TDA that we were working on yesterday and partnerships did a MASTERFUL job of writing the next two body paragraphs and conclusion. This seems to have really cleared up misconceptions about TDAs. Our next round of these should be much stronger! Great focus and use of text evidence!
Homework
Garger Math- Mod 2, Lesson 3- Just 1A-F
Garger RELA- Read 30; Day 1 and 2 of book clubs due Thursday; KidBiz "Werewolf" due Friday (graded!!)
Other- Planner signed; Fall basket donations due tomorrow!; Conference and Parent Observation info. signed
Monday, October 19, 2015
Monday October 19, 2015
Wear pink and donate a dollar tomorrow!
Ticket drawing morning meeting!
In social studies, explorer groups began researching their explorer. Rough copies and note taking were the focus!
In math, we estimated and multiplied.
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449322
In the afternoon, we practiced our Latin/Greek roots with a matching game. After, we began peer conferencing and revising using Google Docs. We learned how to share docs and comment within the doc to help give praises/polishes for writing. Tomorrow we will continue to give feedback.
In reading, TDAs continued to be planned and we finally began writing. Expectations are being set!!
Homework
Garger Math- Mod. 2, Lesson 2
Garger RELA- Read 30; NEW Book Clubs Day 1 and 2 due Thursday; "miss/mit/port" due tomorrow and quiz!; KidBiz- "Werewolf in School" due Friday (GRADED)
Other- Planner signed; wear pink and donate a dollar tomorrow; THANKS FOR FALL BASKET DONATIONS! MORE ARE STILL WELCOME!!
Friday, October 16, 2015
Friday October 16, 2015
Liam began our day telling us about soccer.
In social studies we picked our explorer for research and finished our article on Vasco de Gama.
In math, we worked with multiplying whole numbers based on their place value. We used distributive and commutative property to help us.
Homework Help- http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449303
In writing we continued to look at mentor texts and apply their successes to our own writing.
In reading, TDAs were given back to students. These are the first TDAs of the year, and again, they were used as a benchmark. In class we are now looking at how to write TDAs so we can all be successful with them in the future.
Homework
Garger Math- M2 Lesson 2
Garger RELA- Read 30; Vocab part 2 and 3; Latin/Root due Tuesday (ask your kid how they did on Kahoot challenge today!
Other- Planner and fall fundraiser basket donations! (So many donations! Keep them coming in! Thanks a ton- its looking ammmmmmazing!)
In social studies we picked our explorer for research and finished our article on Vasco de Gama.
In math, we worked with multiplying whole numbers based on their place value. We used distributive and commutative property to help us.
Homework Help- http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1404734449303
In writing we continued to look at mentor texts and apply their successes to our own writing.
In reading, TDAs were given back to students. These are the first TDAs of the year, and again, they were used as a benchmark. In class we are now looking at how to write TDAs so we can all be successful with them in the future.
Homework
Garger Math- M2 Lesson 2
Garger RELA- Read 30; Vocab part 2 and 3; Latin/Root due Tuesday (ask your kid how they did on Kahoot challenge today!
Other- Planner and fall fundraiser basket donations! (So many donations! Keep them coming in! Thanks a ton- its looking ammmmmmazing!)
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Thursday October 15, 2015
Alana lead us through a fantastic morning meeting.
In social studies students received their geography quizzes back. We also highlighted the explorer Vasco De Gama.
In math we took a quiz on multiplying and dividing, and worked on some long division.
In writing we continued to write our exploded moment personal narratives.
In reading we finished Part 2 of Wonder and began planning our in class TDA. Parents, please be aware that the first TDA that is coming home in the next day or two is our baseline TDA. Scores may be lower than expectations because students have never done them in RELA Plus before. These scores are used, but they helped guide our TDA that we are working on in class together to set expectations. We will compare our first TDA with our class TDA to see how things have changed.
Homework
Garger Math- Long Division
Garger RELA- Read 30; KidBiz- "Three Worlds Meet" tomorrow; Latin/Greek roots due Tuesday; Wonder vocabulary due Monday
In social studies students received their geography quizzes back. We also highlighted the explorer Vasco De Gama.
In math we took a quiz on multiplying and dividing, and worked on some long division.
In writing we continued to write our exploded moment personal narratives.
In reading we finished Part 2 of Wonder and began planning our in class TDA. Parents, please be aware that the first TDA that is coming home in the next day or two is our baseline TDA. Scores may be lower than expectations because students have never done them in RELA Plus before. These scores are used, but they helped guide our TDA that we are working on in class together to set expectations. We will compare our first TDA with our class TDA to see how things have changed.
Homework
Garger Math- Long Division
Garger RELA- Read 30; KidBiz- "Three Worlds Meet" tomorrow; Latin/Greek roots due Tuesday; Wonder vocabulary due Monday
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Wednesday October 14, 2015
This morning began with our student council voting! Congratulations to Stephen and Kylie! Maddy, Dan and Shane did a tremendous job preparing for elections as well. You should all be proud!
In social studies we took our geography quiz, and then looked at expectations for our upcoming explorer project.
In math, we continued to divide with place value. Today we learned what happened when we had remainders left!
In social studies we took our geography quiz, and then looked at expectations for our upcoming explorer project.
In math, we continued to divide with place value. Today we learned what happened when we had remainders left!
Please see yesterday's post for LONG DIVISION assistance.
In writing we continued to revise for explode-able moments- WOW! Was I impressed by some of these, here is an excerpt from Rachel's story. She really SHOWS how panicked she was.
In reading, we took a look at plot and continued to read part 2 of Wonder which lets us see the story so far through a different character's eyes- Via, Auggie's sister. Ask your child what new things you have learned about Auggie from this point of view.
Homework
Garger Math- Lesson 15
Garger RELA- Read 30; KidBiz "Three Worlds Meet" due Friday; Latin Roots due Oct. 20; Wonder Pt. 2 and 3 vocabulary due Monday
Other- Planner signed; Fall Basket donations! Huge thanks to Zach, Charlotte, Ryan, Max, Luke R!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Tuesday October 13, 2015
Stephen and Maddy began our morning with student council speeches. We will vote tomorrow!
In social studies we took a quick look at John Cabot and his experience finding the Northwest Passage.
Math's focus was on dividing using place value and the original algorithm.
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1401784867401
Original Algorithm Helper:
In social studies we took a quick look at John Cabot and his experience finding the Northwest Passage.
Math's focus was on dividing using place value and the original algorithm.
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1401784867401
Original Algorithm Helper:
In writing, we analyzed a sample Text Dependent Analysis example. Then students continued to work on their own TDAs.
In reading, we powered through half of Part 2 in Wonder and began to see Via's interpretation of everything August has been through.
Homework
Garger Math- Lesson 14
Garger RELA- TDA due tomorrow; "port/miss/mit" due next Tuesday; KidBiz- "Three Worlds Meet" due Friday; Vocabulary part 2 and 3 due Monday
Monday, October 12, 2015
Monday October 12, 2015
This morning began with Dan, Kylie, and Shane giving their student council speeches. Tomorrow Maddy and Stephen will give their speeches, and voting will happen on Wednesday.
In social studies we continued to find out more about explorers and made a connection to today's holiday- Columbus Day. Tomorrow we will have our geography quiz. Study!
In math, students recieved back their Learning Target Assessment which covers all 5th grade standards. So far we have only taught patterns, place value, and operations with decimal numbers. Those 3 standards will count towards the marking period report card- the other standards were just to see where students stood so far in math. Overall these were pretty strong! Then we continued to use place value to divide.
In the afternoon, RELA reviewed their Wonder part 1 quizzes. These would have been superb if directions were followed. Some silly mistakes from people not answering questions fully!! Overall, these were good.
Next, we analyzed our next set of Greek and Latin root words- "port" meaning carry and "miss'mit" meaning send.
"Port" Overview- http://membean.com/wrotds/port-carry
"Port Quiz- https://quizlet.com/1020270/greeklatin-root-port-flash-cards/
"Miss/Mit Overview- http://www.english-for-students.com/miss.html
"Miss/Mit" Quiz- https://quizlet.com/1020277/greeklatin-root-miss-mit-flash-cards/
Then we discussed the upcoming Part 2 and 3 vocabulary for Wonder.
To finish the day, students began their Text Dependent Analysis for their first round of book clubs. We will finish this tomorrow. The question revolved around finding a theme for their novel and using text evidence throughout to support it.
Homework
Garger Math- Dividing Practice
Garger RELA- Read 30; "port/miss/mit" due Oct. 20; KidBiz- "Three Worlds Meet" due Friday; Wonder vocab due Oct. 19 (do at least 2 a night!)
Other- Planner signed; geography quiz tomorrow; Fall Basket donations! (Thanks Luke R and Zach!)
In social studies we continued to find out more about explorers and made a connection to today's holiday- Columbus Day. Tomorrow we will have our geography quiz. Study!
In math, students recieved back their Learning Target Assessment which covers all 5th grade standards. So far we have only taught patterns, place value, and operations with decimal numbers. Those 3 standards will count towards the marking period report card- the other standards were just to see where students stood so far in math. Overall these were pretty strong! Then we continued to use place value to divide.
In the afternoon, RELA reviewed their Wonder part 1 quizzes. These would have been superb if directions were followed. Some silly mistakes from people not answering questions fully!! Overall, these were good.
Next, we analyzed our next set of Greek and Latin root words- "port" meaning carry and "miss'mit" meaning send.
"Port" Overview- http://membean.com/wrotds/port-carry
"Port Quiz- https://quizlet.com/1020270/greeklatin-root-port-flash-cards/
"Miss/Mit Overview- http://www.english-for-students.com/miss.html
"Miss/Mit" Quiz- https://quizlet.com/1020277/greeklatin-root-miss-mit-flash-cards/
Then we discussed the upcoming Part 2 and 3 vocabulary for Wonder.
To finish the day, students began their Text Dependent Analysis for their first round of book clubs. We will finish this tomorrow. The question revolved around finding a theme for their novel and using text evidence throughout to support it.
Homework
Garger Math- Dividing Practice
Garger RELA- Read 30; "port/miss/mit" due Oct. 20; KidBiz- "Three Worlds Meet" due Friday; Wonder vocab due Oct. 19 (do at least 2 a night!)
Other- Planner signed; geography quiz tomorrow; Fall Basket donations! (Thanks Luke R and Zach!)
Friday, October 9, 2015
Friday October 9, 2015
This morning began with a nice morning meeting from Shane. We then reviewed geography and in math reviewed all of our standards with our first LTA test of the year.
In the afternoon- FUN! Fall Fitness Fundraiser!!!
In the afternoon- FUN! Fall Fitness Fundraiser!!!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Thursday Oct. 8, 2015
Today began with a ski memory morning meeting from Abby. She must be excited for the upcoming winter.
In social studies, we continued our overview of explorers to get ourselves antiquated with what it was like 600 years ago on our earth.
In math, we looked at how place value impacts division.
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1401784866933
In reading we took our first test on Wonder. Then later Mrs. Smith (our reading specialist) came to talk to work with us in using text evidence to support causes. We read about pot bellied pigs!
** Coming home today is a fall festival basket donation reminder. If possible, please donate something sports oriented to make our basket great. All proceeds from these baskets are used to help make our school a better place! **
Homework
Garger Math- Lesson 13
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Clubs completed tomorrow!
Other- Planner signed; Geography test next Tuesday, Fall Festival Basket donations due ASAP!
In social studies, we continued our overview of explorers to get ourselves antiquated with what it was like 600 years ago on our earth.
In math, we looked at how place value impacts division.
In reading we took our first test on Wonder. Then later Mrs. Smith (our reading specialist) came to talk to work with us in using text evidence to support causes. We read about pot bellied pigs!
** Coming home today is a fall festival basket donation reminder. If possible, please donate something sports oriented to make our basket great. All proceeds from these baskets are used to help make our school a better place! **
Homework
Garger Math- Lesson 13
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Clubs completed tomorrow!
Other- Planner signed; Geography test next Tuesday, Fall Festival Basket donations due ASAP!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Wednesday Oct. 7, 2015
We began to explore explorers in social studies.
Study for our geography quiz!
In math we continued to use place value strategies to multiply numbers.
In reading, we conducted our Socratic Seminar of Part 1 in Wonder. WOW! I was impressed today. Ask your child about it!
Homework
Garger Math- Lesson 12
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Clubs finished by Friday
All Other- Planners signed; Geography quiz next Tuesday
Monday, October 5, 2015
Monday October 5, 2015
This morning began with our monthly ticket drawing! First big winners of the year were announced.
In our first social studies lesson, we looked at geography and will be connecting this to the age of exploration. We labeled a world map with continents, oceans, and hemispheres.
In math we began multiplying decimals using place value charts and area models. Please see the videos below for more assistance!
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1401784866294
We reviewed our Greek/Latin roots in an "I have, who has..." game. We then looked to explode and write a snapshot to make our narratives come to life. Students began planning their exploded moment and will draft it out tomorrow.
In reading, we continued to prepare for our Socratic Seminar. Students read, annotated, reread, and generated high level deep, thinking questions to discuss at the seminar Wednesday.
** There will be no post tomorrow. I have a substitute and will be at district office working with the new accelerated reading program. BEST BEHAVIOR FOR SUBSTITUTES!!!!! **
In our first social studies lesson, we looked at geography and will be connecting this to the age of exploration. We labeled a world map with continents, oceans, and hemispheres.
In math we began multiplying decimals using place value charts and area models. Please see the videos below for more assistance!
Homework Help: http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1401784866294
We reviewed our Greek/Latin roots in an "I have, who has..." game. We then looked to explode and write a snapshot to make our narratives come to life. Students began planning their exploded moment and will draft it out tomorrow.
In reading, we continued to prepare for our Socratic Seminar. Students read, annotated, reread, and generated high level deep, thinking questions to discuss at the seminar Wednesday.
Homework
Garger Math- Lesson 11
Garger RELA- Read 30 min; Book Club Day 14 due Wednesday; "sect/ject" due tomorrow and quiz!; Seminar questions and annotations due Wednesday; KidBiz- "Oh Rats" and "Birds Welcome Here" due Wednesday
Other- Planner signed; signed assessments
** There will be no post tomorrow. I have a substitute and will be at district office working with the new accelerated reading program. BEST BEHAVIOR FOR SUBSTITUTES!!!!! **
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Thursday October 1, 2015
Great morning meeting from Blake that covered all of our character traits! YES!
In science, we reviewed our assessments and took the district mandated BOY science assessment.
Math's focus was on subtracting decimals.
In writing we worked on how to properly punctuate dialogue and how to use it effectively in our writing. We talked about how dialogue can SHOW what characters are like. Students then took some time to add in their own dialogue.
In reading, some students finished their August character trait pieces and others work through an article about hurricanes on KidBiz. The mini-lesson on KidBiz focused on Cause and Effect.
- Garger Math- Lesson 10
- Garger RELA- Read 30; Book Club Day 13 Monday; "ject/sect" due Tuesday (quiz!); KidBiz- "Oh Rats" and "Birds Welcome Here" by Wednesday Oct. 7th
- Other- Planner signed; Science test signed and returned; Student Council essays and sign up due Friday
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