September 10, 2015
ITBS Math Testing: Friday
1. Reading: Using your binder resources, read through everything. Read for understanding. Be sure to ask parents questions if needed.
2. Home/School Connection: Complete the last box. You decide your grade by obtaining your parent's signatures. (due Friday)
3. Math: Log onto http:// connectedmcgraw-hill.com/connected/login and then click chapter button in upper left corner. Go to Chapter 1 to practice Place Value skills. (username: mymath2013 and password: mhe2015math)
4. Social Studies: Watch video to review Paul Revere. https://www.socialstudiesweekly.com/media
Homework
September 14, 2015
1. Reading: Using your new Social Studies Weekly magazine, read through pages 1 to 4. Here you will be introduced to the idea of "democracy". You can also set the timer for 1 minute and practice reading fluency. Be sure to write the data around the border of the paper.
2. Grade Maintenance: Progress Reports will be issued tomorrow 9/15.
3. Math: Practice multiplication facts 3 to 5. You will have quizzes on Friday.
4. Technology: Using the web address provided, practice accessing "homework" from the class webpage on https://esvadmin3.eschoolview.com
September 21, 2015
1. Reading: Practice reading and fluency by using the handout about Frederick Douglas. Be sure to make 3 attempts per the directions. Then, record the data. This activity will be due on Friday with each day signed by a parent.
2. Math: With your parent, read the Common Core informational from "My Math" chapter 2. Also, using strategy of choice, practice the multiplication facts 3 to 5. (test Friday).
3. Social Studies: Complete the crossword puzzle on the back back page of the S.S. Weekly periodical. Also, re-read the latitude and longitude resource.
4. Documents: Give the picture day and luncheon forms to your parents.
Homework
September 22, 2015
1. Reading: Using the handout provided, read about the life of Frederick Douglas. Also, practice reading fluency using the passage about the former slave and abolitionist.
2. Math: Using the addition assignment from class, explain several equations to your parent. Be sure to discuss when or not you are regrouping.
3. Event: The "Grandparents Luncheon" Thursday, September 24th.
4. Event: Picture Day is next Wednesday, September 30th. Please share the form with your parents.
5. Technology: Log onto "Math Facts In Flash", "Fact Dash", or www.multiplication.com to practice facts. Multiplication quiz on Friday.
6. Social Studies: Using the resource handout, read aloud the map terms listed. Parents, please purchase a globe for home use.
September 23, 2015
Grandparent's Luncheon Tomorrow
1. Reading: Using the handout on Frederick Douglas, practice reading fluency. Be sure to obtain your parent's initial for each night. Learn more about the former slave and abolitionist. Read the two binder resources.
2. Math: Log onto www.multiplication.com to practice facts. Friday's quiz will be on facts 3 to 5. Earn ice-cream sundae pieces.
3. Grade Maintenance: Sign up for "Infinite Campus." Also, check your grades and turn in any missing work.
4. Past Due: "My Math" Independent Practice pp. 11 to 12.
5. Congratulations...Our class has 100% uniforms and agenda planners! Students and parents you ROCK!
6. Grammar: Using the "Noun" activity from class, write meaningful sentences for the words on the bottom of page. Sentences contain context clues to help the reader. Underline the word used in the sentence.
Homework
Multiplication Test on Friday.
1. Reading: Complete your fluency passage on Frederick Douglas. Be sure to obtain your parent's initials. Also, show the lines where you stopped.
2. Math: Log onto www.aaamath.com to practice skills related to comparing numbers, rounding to the nearest hundred, and ordering numbers.
3. With your parents, discuss two concepts from your binder study resources.
Homework
September 28, 2015
1. Reading: Complete the character activity "Doing Their Part" pp. 28 to 29. Be sure to read for understanding.
2. Math: Using the multiplication equations from today's class, draw arrays to relate to each equation. Be sure to write your name and date on the index card. Extend the assignment by writing the repeated addition equation.
3. Social Studies : Using the S.S. Weekly #1, complete the "Mapping & Charting" activity on page. 4.
4. Documents: Those who received a "Deficiency" report please discuss with your parent. Return signed in the morning.
5. Biography: Using the handout, read about Frederick Douglas.
Homework
September 29, 2015
1. Reading: Read the study resource provided, "Slavery in America."
2. Math: Study the multiplication facts 0's to 5's using any strategy of your choice.
3. Social Studies: Using your Interactive Journal, re-read and discuss all the information pertaining to Paul Revere. Then, complete the graphic organizer and the study guide. We will review the study guide in class. (Test: Friday).
4. Documents: With parents, discuss the results from the STAR Reading and STAR Math tests. Obtain parent's signatures and return tomorrow.
Homework
September 30, 2015
Today is "No Worksheet" Wednesday.
1. Reading: Continue reading the handout "Slavery In America."
2. Math: Log onto www.multiplication.com and practice timed facts 0 to 5. Also, log onto "My Math" click Chapter 3 to work on Lesson 1 activities.
3. Social Studies: Using S.S interactive journal complete all the unfinished Paul Revere pages. Be sure to study for the test on Friday. We will check the study guide together. We will take additional notes about Paul Revere.
4. Class Project: Bring in an empty paper towel or toilet paper roll.
5. Return all documents or missing assignments.
Homework
October 1, 2015
1. Reading: Re-read all the binder and interactive journal notes about Paul Revere. Be sure to answer all the questions in your interactive journal, as these assignments will help you prepare. These will also be graded.
2. Math: Using strategy of choice, practice using >, <, or = to complete comparing numbers. You can also log onto www.aaamath.com. With parents, read the GSE/CC informational for Chapter 3.
3. Project Items: Bring in a paper towel/toilet paper roll and a round object to use as a graphic organizer template.
Homework
October 6, 2015
1. Reading: Using the textbook, re-read Chapter 4 related to heat. Also, read through all study resources in your binder.
2. Math: With parents, read the Chapter 5 GSE/Common Core standards handout. Also, using strategy of choice practice the facts that you did not master. If all mastered, move on.
3. Technology: Log onto www.connected and go to Chapter 5 to view any video to introduce "division."
4. Science: Learn about "animal adaptations" on pages 246 to 251. You missed this question on homework.
Homework
October 7, 2015
We welcome to our class...Marcos, Danielle, Nakia, and Matthew!
1. Reading: Using the Social Studies Weekly#1, re-read in preparation for tomorrow's test.Your Olympic torches were nicely completed! Also, log onto www.studiesweekly.com to practice reading fluency. This time try to beat the narrator.
2. Technology: Today is "No Worksheet Wednesday." Log onto www.connected.com and click Chapter 5 to practice view video on "division."
3. Science: Using science textbook, interactive science journal, and your study resources, study for the comprehensive test on "heat."
4. Documents : Share all school forms with your parents. Only return what is necessary.
5. New Student Orientation: With your parents, read, discuss and return all the class information forms given to you today.
Homework
October 13, 2015
1. Reading: Using the Social Studies Weekly #11, Read the article "American Character" on page 1. Be able to discuss the main idea of each paragraph.
2. Fluency: With your parent, complete Days 1 and 2 of the "Pollution" fluency passage. Remember to obtain your parent's initials for each day.
3. Math: Complete the "Am I Ready" from today's class. Do it on your own and not with a parent. Also, using the index card provided, practice multiplication/factoring with the products copied in class.
4. Documents: Share the school letter given to you today.
Homework
October 14, 2015
Today is "No Worksheet Wednesday."
1. Reading: Using your binder, read through all of the resources from all concepts we have studied thus far. It will help you to remember the information if you discuss the concepts with a family member.
2. Technolgy: Log onto all the high-powered, web-based sites to practice, math, social studies, and science.
3. Language Arts: Begin deciding on a fiction book that you would like to read for an upcoming book report.
4. Home/School Connection: Tomorrow from 3:30 to 5:30 is conference night. All parents may "walk-in" even if you did not receive a form. We will work it all out. Thanks!
Homework
October 15, 2015
1. Reading: Using the handout provided, read the resource on The Greeks, Their Gods and Myths.
2. Math: I hope you enjoyed the "Flocabulary" content songs. Use a strategy of your choice to practice multiplication facts 0 to 5. Set any timer to 8 minutes and time your response. You will take a timed facts test tomorrow.
3. Documents: Give your parents the surveys and forms provided.
4. ELA: Finish the 3 "Opinion Introduction" slides from class.
5. Social Studies: Those who scored below the standard on the Weekly #1 quiz may retest tomorrow after re-studying tonight.
6. Grade Maintenance: With parents, discuss your Progress Report. Return the envelope signed in the two highlighted areas.
Homework
October 19, 2015
1. Reading: Read pages 1 and 2 of the Social Studies Weekly #11. Then, complete the crossword puzzle on the back.
2. Math: Using the slip provided, complete division facts 1 through 10. Continue to practice the multiplication facts 0 through 5.
3. Vocabulary: Using the cut-outs, complete the Lesson #9 Vocabulary activity. This is done on notebook paper.
4. Supplies: You need tennis balls for your chair and desk legs.
5. Photography: Share your school pictures with your parents.
6. Home/School Connection: Several of you are missing homework or not following the directions. Complete the Lesson #9 Home/School Connection and return by Friday. This activity is on the "honor system." You decide your grade by the number of parent signatures you have for the 4 activities.
Homewok
October 20, 2015
1. Reading: Read your Social Studies Weekly for understanding. Pay particular attention to the article about Frederick Douglas. Be ready for our class discussion. Also, highlight 10 words that you are not familiar with. You will discuss in small groups & create a graphic.
2. Math: Complete the first (5) 3-digit addition word problem activity. Be sure to follow the "Polyas" steps with identifying key components. Then, complete the next (10) division facts.
3. Home/School Connection: Complete it and turn it in if you have not done so. Grades have already been taken.
4. Bring in your tennis balls. I am aware that parents may need to wait until this weekend. Thanks!
Homework
October 26, 2015
1. Reading: With a parent, review the two papers provided (Oral Presentation Rubric & Paul Revere Poem). Begin learning the words/lines to the poem. You will receive a project grade. The due date will be established later.
2. Math: Complete the "distributive property" activity. Also, log onto www.aaamath.com to practice distributive property skill.
3. Science: Using your science textbook, re-read Chapter 8, Lesson 1 on "Pollution." Be ready for the class discussion.
4. Grade Maintenance: Parents and students please check grades and assignments via parent portal/Infinite Campus.
Homework
October 27, 2015
1. Recitation Project
2. Drug Free Poster: Follow given directions
3. Math: practice basic division facts
Homework
October 28, 2015
1. Reading: Using your Social Studies textbook, read pages 226 to 228. Understand the differences between a "representative democracy" and " "direct democracy ." Also, using you S.S. journal review the notes taken in class today. Be sure that the graphic chart and information are neatly written.
2. Math: You are getting your distributive property homework back so that you can show all of the work. The teacher has stood in front of the room and modeled what is expected. We completed 6 x 7 together.
3. Social Studies: Assemble (put together), color then read for understanding the minibook.
4. Writing Lab: Complete with color the word search from Ms. Miller's class.
Homework
November 2, 2015
1. Reading: Using the S.S. textbook, read about ancient Greece pages 226 to 228. Be ready for the class discussion.
2. Science: Using the textbook, read Chapter 1, Lesson #4 (Scientific Method)
3. Spelling: Using the science spelling/vocabulary words, on a separate notebook paper write the words in pyramid style.
4. Math: Log onto www.aaamath.com to practice the distributive property and multiplication facts 0 to 6.
5. Community Service: Ask your parent for 1 canned good to help someone in need.
Homework
November 9, 2015
1. Reading: Using the science textbook, review Chapter 4 on "Heat." Portions of tomorrow's common assessment will contain information from this chapter. You should also review Chapter 1 on the "Scientific Method and Inquiry Processing" skills.
2. Math: Using the strategy of your choice, practice the 6 and 7 multiplication facts. Also, log onto www.aaamath.com to practice "distributive property" and "division" facts.
3. Community Service: With your parent's permission please bring in canned goods to help others in need.
Homework
November 16, 2015
1. Reading: Using the "Closet Creature" handout from class, complete the remainder of the activity. Be sure to write in well-structured sentences where appropriate. Some responses may be multiple-choice or short-answer.
2. Social Studies: Using the binder resource provided in class, complete the latitude activity. Also, using your textbook read pages 250 to 251.
3. Spelling: Complete the f/b of the practice book (PB) pages 77 to 78. You will have a spelling test on Friday.
4. Math: Complete the "Jelly Bean" activity from class. Also, complete and review "Take Apart To Multiply."
5. Documents: With parents, discuss the grades and conduct on your progress report. Return the envelope signed by tomorrow. Also, give your parent the school letter sent home.
Homework
November 17, 2015
1. Reading: Using the textbook, read Chapter 7, Lesson #1. Also, as a review complete the practice book page "What Are Some Science Inquiry Tools?"
2. Math: Log onto www.aaamath.com to practice the distributive property and multiplication facts for 6 and 7. Also, complete the "Take Apart to Multiply" activity from today's class.
3. Social Studies: Continue to become proficient with the Paul Revere recitation. You will present orally soon. Please use the rubric to be familiar with what you will be graded on.
Homework
November 18, 2015
1. Reading: With parents, read the informational letter concerning "constructed responses" for class and home.
2. Math: Complete the apples constructed response. Be sure to follow and adhere to all of the steps/tasks that are stated. Review the rubric on the bottom to see how you earn all the points.
3. Social Studies: Using the textbook, read the pages about Susan B. Anthony (advocate for women's rights). Also, review "representative and direct democracies." Be ready for the class discussion.
4. Document: Give the after-school tutorial letter to your parent. Please return tomorrow for 1st consideration.
Homework
November 30, 2015
1. Reading: Using your science textbook, re-read Chapter 7, Lesson 1. Also, review the Chapter 1 terms for the "scientific method."
2. Comprehension: Complete the comprehension skills Week 7, Day 1. This is page 51.
3. Math: Complete the distributive property activity.
4. Spelling: Read the directions for the spelling Tic-Tac-Toe. Decide what direction you want to go in. Then, complete your first activity. All three activities are due stapled to the cover sheet by Friday.
5. Fluency: Complete the 1st night of fluency practice for "Habitats." Obtain parent's signature each night.
Homework
December 1, 2015
1. Reading: Complete the comprehension activity Week 7, Day 2. This is page 52.
2. Math: Using the "Are You Ready" from class, complete the front and back.
3. Science: You will need your textbook and interactive journal. Complete the two "habitat" activities. Use all available resource and be sure to read for understanding. Then, cut & glue each "scientific method" label on a separate page.
4. Spelling: Complete the next tic-tac-toe activity.
5. Fluency: Complete tonight's fluency. Obtain parent's signature.
6. Agenda: With parents, review homework and any notes. Obtain parent's signature.
Homework
December 7, 2015
1. Reading: Due to the research that you will do for the habitats project, the reading for the week will be integrated with science. Have you read the diorama directions? Have you chosen the region? Now, it's time to research and take notes. Start to collect the materials you will need.
2. Math: Complete the constructed response.
3. Vocabulary: Complete the Lesson 11 vocabulary/definition match.
4. Documents: With parents, review the feedback on the "My Brother's Mess" test. Obtain your parents signature and return tomorrow. This was a "grace grade."
Homework
December 8, 2015
1. Reading: Due to the research that you will do for the habitats project, the reading for the week will be integrated with science. Continue researcher the information you need for the region you selected. Start to collect the materials and set them in a safe place. If you need clarification, ask the teacher before the due date.
2. Spelling: Complete the practice book pages (PB 89 to 90).
3. Fluency: Using the passage provided, practice your fluency. Answer the questions for Monday and Tuesday on the second page.
4. Grade Maintenance: Turn in all missing work for grading.
5. Social Studies: Using the web address provided, watch one video from Social Studies Weekly media.
6. Math: Using a strategy of choice, practice all the multiplication fact up to 7's.
Homework
December 9, 2015
1. Reading: Continue researching and taking notes on the habitat of choice. Remember that you are studying Georgia Regions although we find similar regions throughout the world. Focus on a listed Georgia region. (due Thursday,12/17/15)
2. Fluency: Complete tonight's fluency practice and answering the 2 questions in a complete sentences.
3. Math: Log onto reflex math to practice the multiplication facts.
Homework
January 5, 2016
1. Reading: (cross-curricular) Using the Social Studies Weekly #8, read the entire periodical/newspaper. Then complete the grammar activity for proper nouns. (Do not complete any other activities until directed to do so.)
2. Math: Using your math journal and the handout cut, glue, paste and then complete the math activity. Be sure to show all the work for the word problem.
3. Science: Begin placing the finishing touches on your habitats project. The project is due Friday.
Homework
January 19, 2016
1. Reading: Using Social Studies Weekly #22, read the articles for understanding. Do not complete any activities. Also, re-read S.S. Weekly #8. You will take the quiz tomorrow during stations.
2. Documents: With parents, read the ITBS informational letter. Be sure to discuss your results.
3. Grammar: Complete "Simple Solutions" #3. Be ready for the class discussion. Then, complete the activity "Alien Adjectives."
4. Math: Log onto http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com and go to Chapter 14 geometry.
Homework
January 20, 2016
1. Reading: Using the sheet provided "The Levels of Government" practice reading fluency. Be sure to complete Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Remember to use a timer or the clock to set for 1 minute. Record the data such as wpm and where you stopped each time.
2. Math: Complete the f/b of the "Am I Ready" p. 564 from your math practice book. This is the introduction to "partitioning or fractions."
3. Social Studies: Most of you have been failing the quizzes associated with the Weekly periodical. This grade will be recorded in the grade book. Re-read Weekly #8 for understanding. Be ready for the quiz tomorrow.
4. Events: Tomorrow is the Honor's Program. Those who received the blue invitation will be receiving an award. Please dress to impress! All information is on the invitation.
Homework
January 21, 2016
1. Reading: Continue to practice the "Levels of Government" fluency. Be sure to record the data (where you stopped and the wpm: words per minute). You should set a timer for 1 minute. At this point in the year, third graders should be able to read about 93 words per minute.
2. Math: Based on your assessments, continue to practice all the multiplication facts. Begin practicing the basic division facts.
3. Social Studies: Review all of the skills/standards you have learned this year. Also, refer to your binder study resources. (Key Figures/ longitude & latitude/map skills: finding locations using coordinates/cardinal & intermediate directions
Homework
January 22, 2016
Inclement Weather Day
1/2 Day
1. Reading: Re-read, color, and file the study resources (Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Swamps/Marsh/, Mountains, and Barrier Reefs).
2. Math: Log onto a website of your choice and practice area, perimeter, division and word problems.
3. Social Studies: Continue to collect change for the community service project being sponsored by the Beta Club. The money will be donated to help with a cure for children who have cancer (Leukemia) The box due date TBA.
Homework
January 25, 2016
1. Reading: Using the social studies textbook, read the information related to key figures and educator (Mary McLeod Bethune).
2. Spelling: Begin the first activity for the spelling tic-tac-toe. Be sure to write the full and proper heading. Be sure to cross out the assignments to indicate the 3-in-a-row. Be sure to neatly staple the assignments to the back of the cover sheet. (due Friday, 01/29/16)
3. Math: Complete PB pages (pp. 563 to 564 of the "Am I Ready." This is an introduction to fractions.
4. Continue to work on the community service project. (Connecting Theme: Individuals, Groups, Institutions)
Homework
January 26, 2016
1. Reading: Complete the cross curricular science reading on Chapter 2, Lesson #1 (Rocks & Minerals). Be ready for the class discussion.
2. Spelling: Continue with the spelling tic-tac-toe.
3. Science: In your science correctly define the Lesson #1 vocabulary with all the 5 components.
4. Social Studies: In your journal, complete the note-taking for all the key figures we have studied.
Homework
January 27, 2016
Today is "No Worksheet Wednesday."
1. Reading: Using your binder and journals, re-read all materials for understanding. Complete all assignments.
2. Discussion: With a parent, discuss what you know about activist, Mary McLeod Bethune.
3. Science: Go outside and find a rock no larger than a tennis ball. Rinse and dry to bring in tomorrow for a grade. We will use them in our science stations.
4. Technology: Explore Chapter 13 on www.connected
Homework
February 8, 2016
1. FYI: This week will be designated as "A Paperless Homework Week." That means...students still have homework every night. However, other methods will be used to remediate, study and enrich the students' knowledge. This will also assist students in getting in work that needs to be completed and turned in.
2. Document: If you received a "Deficiency Report" please discuss it with your parents. Return it tomorrow signed and dated.
3. Social Studies: With parent, review the quiz on latitude & longitude. Remediation has taken place and therefore, the expectation is that you "exceed the standard" on the next assessment.
4. Math: Using your interactive math journal, explain to your parent the examples from today's lesson on "equivalent fractions."
Homework
February 9, 2016
1. Reading: As a cross-curricular activity, read the Social Studies Weekly #10. Mary McLeod Bethune (educator) is featured in this periodical. You may also read about other individuals who helped to promote the rights of woman.
2. Skills Review: Using the resource provided in class, read the "Point of View" study resource.
3. Math: Log onto www.connected or www.aaamath.com to practice fraction skills.
4. Informational: With parents, read the Valentine letter that you were given. Please return the responses by tomorrow. You will only have what you bring in.
5. Grade Maintenance: With parents, log onto the parent portal on Infinite Campus to view your grades and missing assignments. You may turn the work in.
6. Documents: There are several of you that did not return your "below the standard" social studies quiz signed. Please do so tomorrow.
Homework
February 16, 2016
1. Reading: Re-read all journal notes. Explain the concepts to your parents.
2. Math: Complete the interactive "Time to the Minutes" activity. There were only two left.
3. Grammar: Complete the "Action Verb" activity. Be ready for the class discussion.
4. Technology: Watch the "Brainpop" video on Rocks and Minerals.
Homework
February 17, 2016
1. Reading: Complete the activity "Artist to Artist." Be sure to read for understanding as poetry often uses imagery. Oftentimes, you will have to make your own meaning from poetry.
2. Social Studies: With parents, begin to plan the Black History project. The only task to be done is to read the 3 pages of instructions. We will discuss the project tomorrow (Thursday).
3. Grammar: Complete the prefix/suffix activity. This will be reviewed and filed in your binder.
Homework
February 18, 2016
1. Reading: Using all core interactive journals, with parents discuss and complete all activities. You should be able to participate in any discussions and constructed responses.
2. Math: Prepare the elapsed time activity for stations.
3. Social Studies: With parents, decide what African-American person of interest you would like to research for your project. Write the person in your agenda because this will have to be approved by Ms. J.
Homework
February 29, 2016
1. Reading: Using the Social Studies textbook, read about "Goods & Services."
2. Social Studies: Complete the "Good & Services" handout from your binder.
3. Document: With parents, review the entire science test. Obtain parent's signature and return tomorrow.
4. Grade Maintenance: With parents, check grades and assignments on Infinite Campus portal.
5. Math: With parents, practice "elapsed time."
Homework
March 1, 2016
1. Reading: Using the social studies textbook, read about "Goods & Services." Also, be sure to complete the activity page from your binder.
2. Science: It's time to grow pesticide free cabbage! With your parent, read the information sheet on how to grow a cabbage. Then decide where you will plant it.
Homework
March 2, 2016
1. Science: Using the science textbook, read Lesson 3 on types of soil. Also, explore the "science up close" interactive lab.
2. Math: Complete the "Reading a Graph" activity. You can also find activities on www.aaamath.com
3. Reading: Using the handout provided, read the f/b of "Text Illustrations."
Homework
April 11, 2016
1. Reading: Using the 3 Studies Weekly periodicals, re-read the entire paper. All of this information will be covered on the GA Milestone test. Complete any unfinished activities.
2. Review Packet: Thank you to the students who completed and returned their spring break packets. Enjoy the sweet treat!
3. Grammar: With parent, review the handout on "Quotation Marks."
4. Academics First: Field Day information will be coming soon. All missing assignments must be completed and turned in so that you can end the year strong!
Homework
May 10, 2016
1. Field Day: Only 3 days left! Academia is the principle thing; therefore all work should be completed and turned in by Thursday. Two parent volunteers are needed to help form teams and handle lunch. Students you may a towel, water bottle, and a visor or hat. Please watch the news to see what the weather will be like. Place all of your items in a bag. You will be responsible for keeping up with your own articles. My job is to keep you safe and involved. Lunch will be handled in the usual manner.
2. Grammar: Complete Minute 1 activity on complete sentences.
3. Math: Using available resources, study the basic U.S. customary units of measure. (ex. 12 inches = 1 foot, 3 feet = 1 yard) and so on.
4. Spring Break Packet: Re-read and complete for understanding "The Tiger, the Wolf, and the Fox (pp.276 to 279).