Hello class!
Good work today!
For homework:
Math: P.O.W. #3 is due Friday. If you're in my math group, you need to have study link 2.1 due tomorrow.
P.O.W. #3: The average person should get 8 hours of sleep. If this is the case, how many days total has a person who is 10 years old slept?
Reading: One reading reflection (summary and question)
For those of you who are getting stressed out by this, it is not meant to be difficult. A summary should be anywhere from 2-5 sentences just explaining the significant event that you read about. The questions range in difficulty, so you are able to challenge yourself as much as you would like. The reflection piece is intended to get you thinking about what you read and for you to work on your comprehension. The reflections should not take more than ten minutes.
Vocabulary: Unit #4 word work due Friday and quiz on Friday. You will also have your first cumulative exam on Friday (unit 1-3).
Language Arts: None. We will start writing your body paragraphs tomorrow for your "Precept Paper." (Explanatory writing.)
Social Studies: Tomorrow will be the last class period you have to work on your codex. This will be due on Thursday.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday notes...
Hey class!
I am sorry that we had to have such a stern morning, but there is no reason why I should come back from a day out to hear that the class was boisterous and disrespectful. All of you have the ability to be the best version of yourself and work hard to grow academically and personally this year. Remember that the hardest years in school are making the transition from 5th to 6th grade and from 8th to 9th. I am hard on you because I was you to succeed and dominate middle school. None of you are inept. Let's work hard to push ourselves and each other to reach our maximum potential. We are at the end of week three and should really know what is expected by now. You're in control of your own actions and behaviors and I expect that you do everything in your power to be the best person you can be.
Ok... Moving on...
Today we had a very math oriented day. I do want you all to be mindful when you complete your P.O.W. next week that you will be critiquing work. This means you need to take extra care when you explain your steps (so they are easy to follow). If you have questions on your P.O.W. after the normal Monday morning work time, it is important you see me at recess or before school if you're struggling. As responsible learners, it is important not to wait until the day it is due to see me. In middle school, that will not be acceptable. Let's form strong habits now. :).
You do not have homework this weekend, but I do want to remind you that you will have your cumulative flocabulary test next Friday. That means you will be tested on units 1-3 all together (using the same format as our morning vocabulary warm ups -- fill in the blank, synonym, antonyms) AND you will take a normal unit 4 vocab test (multiple choice). The cumulative test should not be mind-blowing if you have been using your words and reviewing them a little each day.
I hope you all have a great weekend with your families. It is my objective that we strive to get all "5's" next week.
Ms. Evans
I am sorry that we had to have such a stern morning, but there is no reason why I should come back from a day out to hear that the class was boisterous and disrespectful. All of you have the ability to be the best version of yourself and work hard to grow academically and personally this year. Remember that the hardest years in school are making the transition from 5th to 6th grade and from 8th to 9th. I am hard on you because I was you to succeed and dominate middle school. None of you are inept. Let's work hard to push ourselves and each other to reach our maximum potential. We are at the end of week three and should really know what is expected by now. You're in control of your own actions and behaviors and I expect that you do everything in your power to be the best person you can be.
Ok... Moving on...
Today we had a very math oriented day. I do want you all to be mindful when you complete your P.O.W. next week that you will be critiquing work. This means you need to take extra care when you explain your steps (so they are easy to follow). If you have questions on your P.O.W. after the normal Monday morning work time, it is important you see me at recess or before school if you're struggling. As responsible learners, it is important not to wait until the day it is due to see me. In middle school, that will not be acceptable. Let's form strong habits now. :).
You do not have homework this weekend, but I do want to remind you that you will have your cumulative flocabulary test next Friday. That means you will be tested on units 1-3 all together (using the same format as our morning vocabulary warm ups -- fill in the blank, synonym, antonyms) AND you will take a normal unit 4 vocab test (multiple choice). The cumulative test should not be mind-blowing if you have been using your words and reviewing them a little each day.
I hope you all have a great weekend with your families. It is my objective that we strive to get all "5's" next week.
Ms. Evans
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wednesday
Hey class!
Great work today. For homework tonight you have the following:
Math: P.O.W. due Friday, Unit 1 Practice due tomorrow
Reading: One reading reflection (summary and question)
Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work due Friday and quiz on Friday
Writing: You need to have your "hook" and "thesis statement" completed. YOU DO NOT have to complete that whole paper (that will be done tomorrow in class).
Social Studies: None
Science: None
Other: None
*NOTE: I am not at school tomorrow but I will be on Friday. I have a district meeting to attend.
Tomorrow's homework:
Math: none
Reading: One reading reflection (summary and question)
Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work due tomorrow and test tomorrow
Writing: Finish the "Pre-Write Outline"(if you didn't finish it in class)
Social Studies: None
Science: None
Great work today. For homework tonight you have the following:
Math: P.O.W. due Friday, Unit 1 Practice due tomorrow
Reading: One reading reflection (summary and question)
Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work due Friday and quiz on Friday
Writing: You need to have your "hook" and "thesis statement" completed. YOU DO NOT have to complete that whole paper (that will be done tomorrow in class).
Social Studies: None
Science: None
Other: None
*NOTE: I am not at school tomorrow but I will be on Friday. I have a district meeting to attend.
Tomorrow's homework:
Math: none
Reading: One reading reflection (summary and question)
Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work due tomorrow and test tomorrow
Writing: Finish the "Pre-Write Outline"(if you didn't finish it in class)
Social Studies: None
Science: None
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Tuesday
Hey Class!
Good work today. Our schedule has been a little different the last two days because of the special science instruction, but we will be back to our norm tomorrow.
For homework tonight:
Math: P.O.W. is due Friday. Study link 1.8 and 1.9 are due tomorrow. Tomorrow you will do a practice test/review to get prepared for your first math test on Thursday. Please come see me if you are struggling with this chapter.
Reading: You need to complete one reading reflection tonight (one summary and one question)
Vocabulary: Word work for unit #3 is due on Friday. You also have a quiz on Friday.
Social Studies: None. We will begin working on your codex project tomorrow.
Science: Finish your lab "Write up" that you did with the science specialist.
Have a great night and get some rest for tomorrow!
Ms. Evans
Good work today. Our schedule has been a little different the last two days because of the special science instruction, but we will be back to our norm tomorrow.
For homework tonight:
Math: P.O.W. is due Friday. Study link 1.8 and 1.9 are due tomorrow. Tomorrow you will do a practice test/review to get prepared for your first math test on Thursday. Please come see me if you are struggling with this chapter.
Reading: You need to complete one reading reflection tonight (one summary and one question)
Vocabulary: Word work for unit #3 is due on Friday. You also have a quiz on Friday.
Social Studies: None. We will begin working on your codex project tomorrow.
Science: Finish your lab "Write up" that you did with the science specialist.
Have a great night and get some rest for tomorrow!
Ms. Evans
Monday, September 16, 2013
A case of the Mondays.
Hey class!
I think some of us had a case of the Monday's -- myself included :). Let's get a better start to the day tomorrow!
For homework tonight:
Math: P.O.W. due Friday
Mr. Weirdo measured his pulse and found that his heart beat at a rate of 80 beats a minute at rest. At this rate, how many days will it take his heart to beat 1,000,000 times?
Reading: One reading response (one summary and one question)
Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work is due Friday. You will also have a quiz on Friday.
Science: You will do your follow up activity with the science specialist tomorrow in class.
Social Studies: None.
Have a great evening with your family!
Ms. Evans
I think some of us had a case of the Monday's -- myself included :). Let's get a better start to the day tomorrow!
For homework tonight:
Math: P.O.W. due Friday
Mr. Weirdo measured his pulse and found that his heart beat at a rate of 80 beats a minute at rest. At this rate, how many days will it take his heart to beat 1,000,000 times?
Reading: One reading response (one summary and one question)
Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work is due Friday. You will also have a quiz on Friday.
Science: You will do your follow up activity with the science specialist tomorrow in class.
Social Studies: None.
Have a great evening with your family!
Ms. Evans
Friday, September 13, 2013
It's Friday!
Hello there class!
Today we had to stop a few times and regroup due to noise levels. Remember, you're in fifth grade now and you are setting the example for all of the other kids in school. You're now a leader, so it's important that you act as one and lead by example. Thank you to the students who were always ready to go and respectful -- you're maturity is showing :).
For homework this weekend:
Math: Study link 1.7. is due on Monday.
Language Arts: Show your parents your quiz from today. Finish your reading response from class if you didn't finish. Otherwise, you have no homework.
Enjoy your family and friends this weekend. I hope you all have a fabulous time and get some rest!
GO BEAVS AND GO DUCKS!
Ms. Evans
Today we had to stop a few times and regroup due to noise levels. Remember, you're in fifth grade now and you are setting the example for all of the other kids in school. You're now a leader, so it's important that you act as one and lead by example. Thank you to the students who were always ready to go and respectful -- you're maturity is showing :).
For homework this weekend:
Math: Study link 1.7. is due on Monday.
Language Arts: Show your parents your quiz from today. Finish your reading response from class if you didn't finish. Otherwise, you have no homework.
Enjoy your family and friends this weekend. I hope you all have a fabulous time and get some rest!
GO BEAVS AND GO DUCKS!
Ms. Evans
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Thursday!
Hello class!
Good work today. We got a little noisy at some points but I know it's just because you're so amped up about what you're learning. :).
For homework tonight:
Math: Your P.O.W. is due tomorrow. In the morning, you will discuss the answer you got and your methods for solving it. The correct answer will be shared tomorrow after you all discuss your methods/answers.
Reading: One reading reflection (summary and one question)
Social Studies: You have been assigned your tribe and were given class time to fill out your note sheet. Tomorrow you will do additional research in library books that have been checked out. If technology is cooperating, we may get to use the lap tops as well.
Language Arts: Unit 2 word work is due tomorrow and you have a quiz tomorrow as well on those words.
Today, we went over how to format your paper and write an organized essay. If you are struggling with the idea of a thesis statement, transition sentences OR the color coding process, please see me as soon as possible. Suggestion - talk to your parents about the rules they live their life by... we will start officially writing this paper next week.
Science: None. You will start science next week.
Have a good night -- get rest and be prepared for a fun Friday filled with learning.
(I will also be dominating the soccer field at tomorrow's lunch recess... get ready :))
Ms. Evans
Good work today. We got a little noisy at some points but I know it's just because you're so amped up about what you're learning. :).
For homework tonight:
Math: Your P.O.W. is due tomorrow. In the morning, you will discuss the answer you got and your methods for solving it. The correct answer will be shared tomorrow after you all discuss your methods/answers.
Reading: One reading reflection (summary and one question)
Social Studies: You have been assigned your tribe and were given class time to fill out your note sheet. Tomorrow you will do additional research in library books that have been checked out. If technology is cooperating, we may get to use the lap tops as well.
Language Arts: Unit 2 word work is due tomorrow and you have a quiz tomorrow as well on those words.
Today, we went over how to format your paper and write an organized essay. If you are struggling with the idea of a thesis statement, transition sentences OR the color coding process, please see me as soon as possible. Suggestion - talk to your parents about the rules they live their life by... we will start officially writing this paper next week.
Science: None. You will start science next week.
Have a good night -- get rest and be prepared for a fun Friday filled with learning.
(I will also be dominating the soccer field at tomorrow's lunch recess... get ready :))
Ms. Evans
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