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Monday, September 19, 2011
Another blog
Check out my other blog msbuttars.blogspot.com - I am updating it as the year progresses with resources as I teach.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Start of 11/12 School Year!
Welcome back to school!
We are off to a great start and are working so hard that I haven't even had time to blog!
Check back soon for more info. :)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Assignments for Week of 4/11
Math Homework (complete and get signed by parent)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Centers (students who have resource math AND reading only need to do the cursive)
Cursive
Vocab
Word Ladder
Signed progress reports from Language Arts and Science (passed out on Wednesday)
Should have 80 minutes of home reading in planner for Monday-Thursday
Map Packets (resource students have modified expectations since they have missed some of the class time)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Centers (students who have resource math AND reading only need to do the cursive)
Cursive
Vocab
Word Ladder
Signed progress reports from Language Arts and Science (passed out on Wednesday)
Should have 80 minutes of home reading in planner for Monday-Thursday
Map Packets (resource students have modified expectations since they have missed some of the class time)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Acrostic Poems Project
Start by creating your acrostic poem here.
You will take a screen shot of your final poem instead of printing it. (Hold shift-command-4 to get the crosshairs, then click and drag.)
You will take a screen shot of your final poem instead of printing it. (Hold shift-command-4 to get the crosshairs, then click and drag.)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Link to maps
If you are struggling to finish your map packet (despite the 2 months of time in class) you can follow this link to get reference materials.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Subtracting Fractions - another lesson
If you are still struggling, you can try this site for some more practice.
Fraction Games
If you have finished your SuccessNet assignments, you may play any of the fraction games on this page only.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Animal Adaptations
You will start today by going to the UEN Animal Adaptations site. There are questions about each animal. When you click on the animal name it will take you to a webpage with the answer(s).
UEN Animal Adaptations
When you are done with UEN assignment, I want you to go into Word and write a paragraph telling me which animal adaptation was the most interesting and why.
Please PRINT your paragraph to LAB BLACK and turn in.
When you have handed your paragraph to Ms. Garland, you can explore the following links.
Top 10 Animal Adaptations
Adaptations Game
UEN Animal Adaptations
When you are done with UEN assignment, I want you to go into Word and write a paragraph telling me which animal adaptation was the most interesting and why.
Please PRINT your paragraph to LAB BLACK and turn in.
When you have handed your paragraph to Ms. Garland, you can explore the following links.
Top 10 Animal Adaptations
Adaptations Game
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tool Day!
Our first Tool Day presentation was by a lady named Shanda Nielsen. She is self-publishing a book about getting rid of asthma. She talked to the students about the five people you need when you start a business:
1- The Dreamer
2- The person who says "yes"
3- The person who says "no"
4- A marketer
5- The planner
An important part of her message is "networking" - making connections and having friends because they will come back and be the people who help you achieve your dream. She can be reached at shandanielsen@yahoo.com for people interested in purchasing her book when it is available.
The second person who presented to us was Kimberly McAllister who sells shoes at Dillard's SouthTowne. She is talking about the importance of math in her job - in how the stockroom is organized and in calculating commissions. One of the most important things she brings to work every day is a positive attitude. She also thinks it's important to find the area that you like the best - she has found that she really enjoys selling in men's shoes because she can typically spend more time with each customer. (Even though she is assigned to Men's Shoes, you can go in and request her to help you in Women's.)
Our third presenter is Stacie Galata (Lena's aunt) who is a nurse. A lot of what she does on the job, besides helping patients, is writing. She is talking about signatures and specifically what the R.N. means and the important functions of her job.
A big part of the job of a nurse is dispensing medication.
In a typical hospital shift, you would take care of about six patients per shift. She is talking about the types of things you can hear with a stethescope and how nurses assess patients.
Being a nurse has helped her know some healthy choices to make in her own life.
Another important job of the nurse is to educate the patients.
Our fourth presenter is Rich Counter. He is a mechanic for Waxie's. He travels to fix machines that clean floors.
One of the most important things we can do for our health is keep a clean environment. You can contribute by keeping your hands clean (wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands) and pick up your area.
Math, handwriting and knowledge of computers are some of the critical things he learned in school that he uses on his job every single day.
1- The Dreamer
2- The person who says "yes"
3- The person who says "no"
4- A marketer
5- The planner
An important part of her message is "networking" - making connections and having friends because they will come back and be the people who help you achieve your dream. She can be reached at shandanielsen@yahoo.com for people interested in purchasing her book when it is available.
The second person who presented to us was Kimberly McAllister who sells shoes at Dillard's SouthTowne. She is talking about the importance of math in her job - in how the stockroom is organized and in calculating commissions. One of the most important things she brings to work every day is a positive attitude. She also thinks it's important to find the area that you like the best - she has found that she really enjoys selling in men's shoes because she can typically spend more time with each customer. (Even though she is assigned to Men's Shoes, you can go in and request her to help you in Women's.)
Our third presenter is Stacie Galata (Lena's aunt) who is a nurse. A lot of what she does on the job, besides helping patients, is writing. She is talking about signatures and specifically what the R.N. means and the important functions of her job.
A big part of the job of a nurse is dispensing medication.
In a typical hospital shift, you would take care of about six patients per shift. She is talking about the types of things you can hear with a stethescope and how nurses assess patients.
Being a nurse has helped her know some healthy choices to make in her own life.
Another important job of the nurse is to educate the patients.
Our fourth presenter is Rich Counter. He is a mechanic for Waxie's. He travels to fix machines that clean floors.
One of the most important things we can do for our health is keep a clean environment. You can contribute by keeping your hands clean (wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands) and pick up your area.
Math, handwriting and knowledge of computers are some of the critical things he learned in school that he uses on his job every single day.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 25
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY!
MATH
POD: How would you share 8 muffins with 64 friends?
Number of the Day: 999/111
Krypto: Make 21 using 1, 7, 9, 9, 2
Identifying fractions in lowest terms/simplest form
GUIDED READING BLOCK
We are waiting for two groups to finish their books (tomorrow) so that we can start new groups.
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Making circuits
SPELLING
Pink Group
White Group
WRITING
The BEST candy bar. We are working a lot on sentence structure and coherent structure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help judge Science Fair. Thursday, February 3. 9:30-11:30 or 1:15-3:15.
MATH
POD: How would you share 8 muffins with 64 friends?
Number of the Day: 999/111
Krypto: Make 21 using 1, 7, 9, 9, 2
Identifying fractions in lowest terms/simplest form
GUIDED READING BLOCK
We are waiting for two groups to finish their books (tomorrow) so that we can start new groups.
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Making circuits
SPELLING
Pink Group
White Group
WRITING
The BEST candy bar. We are working a lot on sentence structure and coherent structure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help judge Science Fair. Thursday, February 3. 9:30-11:30 or 1:15-3:15.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tuesday, January 11
MATH
POD: How would you share 12 muffins with 6 friends?
Number of the Day: 11,111
Krypto: Make 19 using 3, 11, 13, 10, 4
Mixed Numbers into Improper Fractions (using "the trick")
Practice games for mixed numbers and improper fractions
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
One of our assignments this week involves the Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" speech. You can link to it on the post just below Monday's.
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Magnet Quiz (open note)
Finishing Magnet Words to Know and Use
Reflection sheet
SPELLING
White Group
WRITING
This week's writing prompt: Pick a great weekend place for kids your age to go and have fun. What place would you choose? Persuade your reader that your choice is a good one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help judge Science Fair. Thursday, February 3. 9:30-11:30 or 1:15-3:15.
POD: How would you share 12 muffins with 6 friends?
Number of the Day: 11,111
Krypto: Make 19 using 3, 11, 13, 10, 4
Mixed Numbers into Improper Fractions (using "the trick")
Practice games for mixed numbers and improper fractions
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
One of our assignments this week involves the Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" speech. You can link to it on the post just below Monday's.
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Magnet Quiz (open note)
Finishing Magnet Words to Know and Use
Reflection sheet
SPELLING
White Group
WRITING
This week's writing prompt: Pick a great weekend place for kids your age to go and have fun. What place would you choose? Persuade your reader that your choice is a good one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help judge Science Fair. Thursday, February 3. 9:30-11:30 or 1:15-3:15.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday, January 10
MATH
POD: How would you share 6 muffins with 8 friends?
Number of the Day: 237/3
Krypto: Make 11 using 7, 4, 1, 7, 9
Mixed Numbers into Improper Fractions assignment
Practice games for mixed numbers and improper fractions
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
One of our assignments this week involves the Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" speech. You can link to it on the post just below this one.
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Magnet Learning Centers
Reflection sheet
SPELLING
Pink Group
WRITING
This week's writing prompt: Pick a great weekend place for kids your age to go and have fun. What place would you choose? Persuade your reader that your choice is a good one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
POD: How would you share 6 muffins with 8 friends?
Number of the Day: 237/3
Krypto: Make 11 using 7, 4, 1, 7, 9
Mixed Numbers into Improper Fractions assignment
Practice games for mixed numbers and improper fractions
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
One of our assignments this week involves the Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" speech. You can link to it on the post just below this one.
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Magnet Learning Centers
Reflection sheet
SPELLING
Pink Group
WRITING
This week's writing prompt: Pick a great weekend place for kids your age to go and have fun. What place would you choose? Persuade your reader that your choice is a good one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesday, January 5
MATH
POD: How would you share 3 muffins with 6 friends? (Write the answer with a fraction and draw a picture.)
Number of the Day: 333/111
Krypto: Make 11 using 5, 3, 9, 16, 21
Fractions and Mixed Numbers Journal Page
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
(For extra practice, play this game.)
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
MATH PRACTICE
Improper fractions to mixed numbers assignment
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Magnet Words to Know and Use
Reflection sheet
Bill Nye Magnet Video
SPELLING
Blue spelling group review sort today (test NEXT Wed.)
WRITING
Rough draft: If you could travel 100 years into the future, what three things would you take with you? Describe them, and tell why you would choose each one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
POD: How would you share 3 muffins with 6 friends? (Write the answer with a fraction and draw a picture.)
Number of the Day: 333/111
Krypto: Make 11 using 5, 3, 9, 16, 21
Fractions and Mixed Numbers Journal Page
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
(For extra practice, play this game.)
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
MATH PRACTICE
Improper fractions to mixed numbers assignment
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Magnet Words to Know and Use
Reflection sheet
Bill Nye Magnet Video
SPELLING
Blue spelling group review sort today (test NEXT Wed.)
WRITING
Rough draft: If you could travel 100 years into the future, what three things would you take with you? Describe them, and tell why you would choose each one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 4
MATH
POD: How would you share 7 muffins with 8 friends? (Write the answer with a fraction and draw a picture.)
Number of the Day: 707 / 101
Krypto: Make 23 using 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
Representing Fractions Worksheet 9-1
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
MATH INTERVENTION
Fraction games
MATH PRACTICE
Worksheet
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Magnet Words to Know and Use
Reflection sheet
Bill Nye Magnet Video
SPELLING
White spelling group review sort today (test NEXT Tuesday)
WRITING
Rough draft: If you could travel 100 years into the future, what three things would you take with you? Describe them, and tell why you would choose each one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
POD: How would you share 7 muffins with 8 friends? (Write the answer with a fraction and draw a picture.)
Number of the Day: 707 / 101
Krypto: Make 23 using 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
Representing Fractions Worksheet 9-1
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
MATH INTERVENTION
Fraction games
MATH PRACTICE
Worksheet
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Magnet Words to Know and Use
Reflection sheet
Bill Nye Magnet Video
SPELLING
White spelling group review sort today (test NEXT Tuesday)
WRITING
Rough draft: If you could travel 100 years into the future, what three things would you take with you? Describe them, and tell why you would choose each one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Monday, January 3
MATH
POD: How would you share 2 muffins with 3 friends? (Write the answer with a fraction and draw a picture.)
Number of the Day: 609 / 3
Krypto: Make 2 using 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
Representing Fractions journal and p. 224, 9-15
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
MATH INTERVENTION
Fraction games
MATH PRACTICE
Finish book work from this morning
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Introduction to magnetism (reading passage)
Reflection sheet
Magnet Words to Know and Use
SPELLING
Pink spelling group review sort today (test NEXT Monday)
WRITING
Prewriting on this topic: If you could travel 100 years into the future, what three things would you take with you? Describe them, and tell why you would choose each one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
POD: How would you share 2 muffins with 3 friends? (Write the answer with a fraction and draw a picture.)
Number of the Day: 609 / 3
Krypto: Make 2 using 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
Representing Fractions journal and p. 224, 9-15
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork
MATH INTERVENTION
Fraction games
MATH PRACTICE
Finish book work from this morning
SCIENCE (with Ms. Moffat's class)
Introduction to magnetism (reading passage)
Reflection sheet
Magnet Words to Know and Use
SPELLING
Pink spelling group review sort today (test NEXT Monday)
WRITING
Prewriting on this topic: If you could travel 100 years into the future, what three things would you take with you? Describe them, and tell why you would choose each one.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Science Fair Info
Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday, December 6
MATH
POD: There are 15 brownies and 6 kids. How many brownies does each kid get? (Write the answer with a fraction.)
Number of the Day: 396 / 3
Krypto: Make 37 using 35, 7, 3, 1, 12
Corrected One Step Equations
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork: cursive page, start Snowflake Bentley Book (write 3 facts and 3 snow comparison sentences)
MATH INTERVENTION
Ask your child for details
MATH PRACTICE
Game: Sparkle
SCIENCE
Static Electricity Lab
SPELLING/WRITING
Pink spelling group test/new sort today
Prewriting/Using an organizer
POD: There are 15 brownies and 6 kids. How many brownies does each kid get? (Write the answer with a fraction.)
Number of the Day: 396 / 3
Krypto: Make 37 using 35, 7, 3, 1, 12
Corrected One Step Equations
GUIDED READING BLOCK
Ask your child about what they have read in their Guided Reading book
Seatwork: cursive page, start Snowflake Bentley Book (write 3 facts and 3 snow comparison sentences)
MATH INTERVENTION
Ask your child for details
MATH PRACTICE
Game: Sparkle
SCIENCE
Static Electricity Lab
SPELLING/WRITING
Pink spelling group test/new sort today
Prewriting/Using an organizer
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
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