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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

6th Grade Language Arts:
·         Worked on independent reading packet.  Focused on ”theme.”  Students also presented R and E’s

5th Grade Language Arts
·         Worked on independent reading packet.  Focused on ”theme.”  Students also learned about R and E book responses.

Homework:
·         Read nightly
·         If you are behind in your independent reading packet, work on it tonight.
·         5th and 6th grade R and E due November 23rd.  Must be on the Google classroom using Google slides.


Social Studies:  Reviewed for lesson 3 test.

Homework:
·         Study for test
·         Complete processing for lesson 3 on page 20. Must be on a separate sheet of paper. You may type this assignment
·         Complete review game on TCI for lesson 3


Monday, October 26, 2015

Monday, October 26th, 2015

6th Grade Language Arts:
·         Worked on narrative writing. Began typing on google docs.

5th Grade Language Arts
·         Same lesson as 6th grade

Homework:
·         Read nightly
·         6th grade R and E due October 27th.


Social Studies: Read lesson 3 and began working on all reading notes.

Homework:
·         Lesson 3 reading notes due tomorrow
·         Current events
·         Go to TCI online and take quiz
·         Lesson 3 test will be on Thursday


Thursday, October 22, 2015

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

6th Grade Language Arts:
·         Worked on independent reading packet.  Focus on “plotline”, “connecting with characters”, and “scenes and narration.”

5th Grade Language Arts
·         Worked on independent reading packet.  Focus on “plotline”, “connecting with characters”, “My character.”

Homework:
·         Read nightly
·         If you are behind in your independent reading packet, work on it tonight.
·         6th grade R and E due October 27th.


Social Studies:  Presented Native American Project

Homework:
·         No homework tonight.
·         Current events
·         Lesson 3 test will be next week Wednesday or Thursday


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

Language Arts:            
6th Grade: Completed narrative.  Worked on adding heart of the story, elaboration, past, future scenes, and a strong ending.  

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 5th grade
Homework:
·         If your narrative is not completed, finish tonight.
·         Remember to read nightly
·         6th Grade Only:  R and E is due on Tuesday, October 27th.


Social Studies: Worked with group to create a Native American poster on a specific tribe

          Homework: 
·         Look for articles for your current event

Reminders:
·         Book orders due on Monday, October 26th
·         Half day of school on October 30th
·         Halloween Celebration on October 30th.


Monday, October 19, 2015

Monday, October 19th, 2015

Language Arts:            
6th Grade: Turned in pronoun packet.  Took a pronoun quiz. Made slide for R and E using Google classroom. R and E is due on Tuesday, October 27th.

5th Grade:  Turned in verb packet and took a quiz on verbs. 
Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly
·         6th Grade Only:  R and E is due on Tuesday, October 27th.


Social Studies: Worked with group to create a Native American poster on a specific tribe

          Homework: 
·         Look for articles for your current event

Reminders:


Thursday, October 15, 2015

Thursday, October 15th, 2015

Language Arts: 
6th Grade: Worked on narrative writing and independent reading.

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 6th.
Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly
·         Grammar packet due on 10-19-15


Social Studies: Participated in Colonial Williamsburg electronic field trip. 

          Homework: 
·         Look for articles for your current event

Reminders:


Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

Language Arts: 
6th Grade: Worked on narrative writing.  Remember to make sure you are ready to commit to a narrative piece tomorrow.

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 6th.
Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly
·         Grammar packet due on 10-19-15


Social Studies: Worked on Native American reading.

          Homework: 
·         Look for articles for your current event

Reminders:


Monday, October 12, 2015

Monday, October 12th, 2015

Language Arts: 
6th Grade: Worked on independent reading and connecting with characters. Students received a pronoun packet.  These are due on Monday, October 19th.

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 5th grade. Received a verb packet. These are due on Monday, October 19th.

Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly
·         Grammar packet due on 10-19-15


Social Studies Read  Students presented their current events. They also received their test from lesson 2. They did an evaluation sheet of their performance and these need to be signed and returned on Wednesday.
  • We also began lesson 3 and read about a particular native American tribe

          Homework: 
·         Look for articles for your current event
·         Lesson 2 test evaluation sheet needs to be signed and returned on 10-14-15

Reminders:
·         River Rouge trip October 13th.  Please dress appropriately and bring extra clothing just in case you get wet.



Friday, October 9, 2015

Friday, October 9th, 2015

Language Arts: 
6th Grade: Completed a reading assessment on current novel. Also went to the Media Center.

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 5th grade.  

Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly
·          


Social Studies Read  Began lesson 3. Received vocab for the unit.

          Homework: 
·         Get current event sheet signed
·         Look for articles for your current event
·         Lesson 3 vocab due on Monday.

Reminders:
·         River Rouge trip October 13th,



Thursday, October 8, 2015

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

Language Arts: 
6th Grade: Worked on narrative writing. Rewrote narrative from yesterday.

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 5th grade.  

Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly
·         Finish narrative. Due tomorrow


Social Studies Read  Took lesson 2 test.

          Homework: 
·         Get current event sheet signed
·         Look for articles for your current event

Reminders:
·         River Rouge trip October 13th,


Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Language Arts: 
6th Grade: Worked on narrative writing.

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 5th grade.  

Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly


Social Studies Read  Went over lesson 2 review.  Begin our current events assignment.  Students did a practice article in class and are bringing home a sheet to be signed stating how the assignment is to be completed and the day they are presenting.

          Homework:  Study for lesson 2 test tomorrow
·         Get current event sheet signed
·         Finish article from class-due tomorrow
·         Look for articles for your current event
·         Go on to TCI tonight and review for test tomorrow.  Remember to type in my email: ab05bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us  Then put in your school username and password.

Reminders:
·         River Rouge trip October 13th,
·         Please donate tissue if you can.  Thank you!


Friday, October 2, 2015

Friday, October 2nd, 2015

Language Arts: 
6th Grade: Completed spelling inventory and went to the Media Center.

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 5th grade.  

Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly
Noun packet due on Monday, October 5th


Social Studies Read  Junior Scholastic. And received worksheet.

          Homework:  Quiz Wizard and Central Idea sheet due Monday.

Reminders:
·         River Rouge trip October 13th,
·         Please donate tissue if you can.  Thank you!


Thursday, October 1, 2015

Thursday, October 1st, 2015

Language Arts: 
6th Grade: Worked on elaboration and craft in narrative writing..

5th Grade:  Same lesson as 5th grade.  

Homework:
·         Remember to read nightly
Noun packet due on Monday, October 5th


Social Studies: Worked on ISN pages 13 and 14. Created a Winter Count.

          Homework:  Complete ISN pages if you did not in class

Reminders:
·         River Rouge trip October 13th,