Monday, March 10th, 2014

Language Arts: 

6^th Grade: Began coming up with ideas for a letter of complaint.

5^th Grade: Found 4 problems to test/write a letter of complaint.  Remember to do the following things in your writer’s notebook on your topic.

—  Select ONE problem from each list that interests you.

—  Perform the viability test

—  In your Writer’s Notebook, free write about the problem. Answer the following questions:

—  What is the specific problem?

—  What are its causes?

—  What are its effects?

—  Who does it affect?

—  What are some possible solutions?

—  Who would you send your complaint to?

Homework:  Remember to read nightly.

·         As always you will need a chapter book for class tomorrow!!

·         5^th grade writing activity due tomorrow

·         R and E’s are due on March  26th

Social Studies: Began lesson 9 with the Colonial Williamsburg simulation

Homework: No homework

Science Literacy:

·         Book must be completed by March 26th.

·         We will begin working on the project on the 26th

Reminders:

·         Please sign up for student led conferences

Friday, March 7th, 2014

Language Arts: 

6^th Grade: Participated in a presentation from a journalist.

5^th Grade: Same lesson as 6^th grade

Homework:  Remember to read nightly.

·         As always you will need a chapter book for class tomorrow!!

·         Grammar packets due on Monday, March 10^th

·         R and E’s are due on March  26th

Social Studies: Took lesson 8 test

Homework: No homework

Science Literacy:

·         Book must be completed by March 26th.

·         We will begin working on the project on the 26th

Reminders:

·         Please sign up for student led conferences

Thursday, March 6th, 2014

Language Arts: 

6^th Grade: Worked on viability for writing a letter of complaint.

5^th Grade: Brainstormed ideas for a letter of complaint.

Homework:  Remember to read nightly.

·         As always you will need a chapter book for class tomorrow!!

·         Grammar packets due on Monday, March 10th

Social Studies: Went over lesson 8 review and watched a video on the Middle Passage.

Homework: Lesson 8 test is on Friday.  Start to review for test

Science Literacy:

          Girls read: Remember to look for a book with your group.

Reminders:

·         Please sign up for student led conferences

Monday, March 3rd, 2014

Language Arts: 

6^th Grade: Took spelling test, reviewed letter of complaint rubric and shared free write stories.  Saw author presentations

5^th Grade: Same lesson as 6^th grade.

Homework:  Remember to read nightly.

·         As always you will need a chapter book for class tomorrow!!

Social Studies: Turned in Scholastic News assignment and ISN for lesson 8.

Homework: Lesson 8 test is on Friday.  Start to reviews for test

Science Literacy:

          Girls read: Remember to look for a book with your group.

Reminders:

·         Please sign up for student led conferences

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

Language Arts: 

6^th Grade: Worked information writing assessment. 

5^th Grade: Same lesson as 6^th grade.

Homework:  Remember to read nightly.

·         As always you will need a chapter book for class tomorrow!!

·         Spelling due on Monday

·         Remember you will have a one page free write/creative writing piece due on Monday. Expectations will be handed out in class on Friday.

Social Studies: Finished lesson 8

Homework: All ISN pages for lesson 8.  These are due on Monday.

Science Literacy:

          Girls read: Remember to look for a book with your group.

Reminders: