Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Bolton Math and ELA

ELA: second draft, adding transitions to their writing.

Math: Period 1, none.
Period 2, # 1,4,5,10, and 20 of Problem Set for Lesson 13, Division.

Peck Math/Science

Math: the students continued to practice long division and division with decimals
Homework: Lesson 15 Problem Set Questions 1,5,7,9,11,13,15
 
Science: The students completed the Investigation 3 Assessment
Homework: None!

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practiced more with division of decimals today.
Homework: Module 2 Lesson 14 Problem Set Questions 7-15 ODDS Only
 
Science: The students completed the Investigation 3 Notebook Quiz in preparation for the Investigation 3 test tomorrow!
Homework: Be sure to prepare for tomorrows test!! Study your binder pages!

Bolton Math and ELA

ELA: none, unless they have not completed their rough draft for their Ana essay.  We discussed the use of Transitions in writing today.  We will revise and add transitions into their essay tomorrow.

Math: Period 1, problem set Lesson 12.
Period 2, did PS Lesson 12 in class.

Social Studies

The Gilt of the Nile worksheet.
Due Wednesday

Monday, September 26, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: none, we took test today covering lessons 9-11.

ELA: Students should complete the rough draft of their "Ana" essay.  This essay is telling how what was important to Ana changed through the story.  Ana is the main character in "The Quinceanera Text".

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned strategies to use when dividing decimals.
Homework: Module 2 Lesson 14 Exit Ticket questions
 
Science: The students reviewed all the reasons for the seasons and what we learned about solar angle.
Homework: Read the article, "Seasons" and answer the questions in complete sentences.

Social Studies

We are beginning our study of ancient Egypt.  Today we worked on a hand-out "The Gift of the Nile", highlighting main idea and supporting details. 
Homework- NONE

Friday, September 23, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: Test on Monday covering lessons 9-11, Converting fractions to decimals and multiplying decimal numbers.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

ELA: Center Activities, Vocabulary/ Spelling Test tomorrow.

Math: All Periods, Decimal Multiplication Handout

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students solved long division problems using the division algorithm along with a tally chart.
Homework: Module 2 Lesson 12 Problem Set Questions ODDS Only
 
Science: The students graphed and looked at trends regarding latitude and daylight hours around the world.
Homework: FOSS page 11 - Response Sheet  - Respond to the 3 journal entries by the students and explain what they got wrong in their responses. 

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students worked on using estimation to help with the division algorithm.
Homework: Module 2 Lesson 12 Exit Ticket - 2 Questions find the estimated answer and the actual answer!
 
Science: The students explored how rotation and revolution affect days, night, and seasons
Homework: None

STEWART- ELA

Literature Study--The Egypt Game
Enter Melanie and Marshall
Vocab and comprehension

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: Problem Set Lesson 9.

ELA: Center Activities.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students completed the Mid-Module 2 Assessment.
Homework: None!
 
Science: The students discussed how the earth rotates and revolves and how this affects seasons and daylight hours.
Homework: Read "Wendy's Worldwide Weather Watchers" and answer the 4 Think Questions.
 
**Please remember that Camp Surf Deposits were due this week!!**

Monday, September 19, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

ELA: new Vocabulary this week reviewed today.  Test on Friday.
Math: Periods 1, Fraction/Decimal conversion 2 page packet (complete page 1 front and back only)

Period 2,
Fraction/Decimal conversion 2 page packet (complete all pages)

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students completed more review practice in preparation for tomorrow's Mid-Module 2 Test!
Homework: Complete and check over the Mid Module Review packet that was given out this morning.
 
Science: The students compared daylight hours and observed how they change throughout the year.
Homework: Finish the Data Nugget packet if you didn't finish in class today!! 

ELA- STEWART

Literature Study- THE EGYPT GAME
First two chapters- vocab and comprehension questions due Tuesday

SOCIAL STUDIES

Questions on Lesson 2
Due Tuesday

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Test tomorrow covering lessons 1-8 from Module 2.

ELA: center activities.  Vocabulary spelling test tomorrow.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students began reviewing division and problem solving skills taught from Lessons 1-11 in module 2
Homework: None!
 
Science: The students reviewed how to create a claim and justify it with evidence and reasoning.
Homework: None! 
*The students received their test scores from yesterday's Investigation 1-2 Test.  Correct and Return Tests are due Monday Sept. 19th. 

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students continued to practice multiplication with decimals.
Homework: Lesson 11 Problem Set Questions 1, 2, and 4
 
Science: The students completed the Investigation 1-2 Assessment
Homework: None!

STEWART- ELA

Tone Worksheet
Due Thursday

SOCIAL STUDIES

Period 1 and 4  Comic Strip Due Thursday
Period 2-comic Strip Due Friday

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: Period 1, p. 35 Lesson 7 Problem Set
Period 2, Problem Set Lesson 8 and Mixed Number conversion handout
Test on Friday covering Lessons 1-8. (both periods)
ELA: Center activity

CAMP SURF DEPOSIT OF $75 DUE SEPT 19TH

SOCIAL STUDIES

We are continuing to work on plot development/ sequencing
by creating a comic strip based on The Epic Of Gilgamesh
No homework

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practiced multiplying decimal numbers.
Homework: Fluency Support Practice Sheet - Even Numbers ONLY
 
Science: The students completed the Inv. 1-2 Notebook Quiz and began working on the Think Questions for "What's in the Air"?  Inv. 1-2 Test tomorrow!!
Homework: Study Investigation 1-2 notes for the test tomorrow. Complete the Think Questions for the article, "What's in the Air?".

Monday, September 12, 2016

Bolton ELA and Math

ELA:  New Vocabulary introduced today.

Math: Period 1, example 3 from p. 34, model in either of the two ways (measurement or partitive)
Period 2, Problem Set from Lesson 7, p. 35

Social Studies

We are working on a comic strip based on The Epic of Gilgamesh.
no homework

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 6 Problem Set
ELA: Center Activities.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students continued to practice changing fractions to decimals to find sums and differences.
Homework: Lesson 9 Problem Set Questions 1a, 1c, 1e.
 
Science: The students identified the 5 main layers of the atmosphere and began to study properties of the atmosphere.
Homework: Finish coloring and labeling Layers of the Atmosphere Graph

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned how to change mixed numbers into decimals today
Homework: Lesson 9 Exit Ticket - 2 Questions
 
Science: The students reviewed all sections of their lab report in class.
Homework: Lab Reports are due tomorrow!

SOCIAL STUDIES ELA_STEWART

Social Studies- We worked on our Foldable in class.,
No homework

ELA- Subject pronouns due Thursday
         Find the Theme with Fables
         Due Thursday

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 5, p. 25 Example 2 only

ELA: no Vocab Packet this week.  Center activities if not finished in class.  Correcting Sentences (DOL) quiz this week.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students completed the Topic A Quiz.
Homework: None
 
Science: The students performed an experiment to test whether air has mass.
Homework: None

Social Studies/ Stewart ELA

We are working on a Foldable (note taking skills) for Les 1 in Ch 4  Mesopotamia
no homework

ELA (Stewart)
Identifying Pronouns
p 132
1=15

Thursday, September 1, 2016

SOCIAL STUDIES/ STEWART ELA

Social Studies- Chapter 3 test given today.  Most students did very well.  However, if your child earned less than 70% a parent signature is required.

Stewart ELA- Irony worksheet due Friday **** Weekly Paragraph DUE Friday******

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students changed mixed numbers to improper fractions then divided by a fraction.
Homework: Module 2 Lesson 8 Problem Set Questions 1-4
 
Science: The students investigated properties of air
Homework: None!