Homework

 Writing:  Finish the draft you started today in class.

Social Studies:  Finish handouts.

Math:  For each problem, make sure to write:
Question
Estimate
Model
Equation

2.4 divided by .6 =


.16 divided by .04 =

Homework

Reading:  Record your reading tonight and make sure you are recording the books you read in your 40 book log.

Writing:  Do any research you need to get finished.  Also, finish growing ideas in parts of your research paper.  Tomorrow we will be writing another draft!

Math:  Finish Sniff Free Nose Spray.  Be prepared to share in class.

Homework

Math:  For these 2 problems please do the following: 

Write the question the equation is asking
 Estimate if it is bigger or smaller than 1
 Sketch a model
 Write an equation


1.8  divided by 6 =


Now try this:  A student said that 3 was the answer to 2.1 divided by 7.  Do you agree or disagree?  How would you convince that student that you are right?  Use a model and explanation to explain.

Writing Homework

Tonight, writers, I’d like you to continue working on your drafts. You may find that you have more revision work to do, based on the Westward Expansion map you have been working with. Please also remember the other lenses with which we can look at our writing to revise, looking for patterns and asking questions.

Absent Students

For those of you who are out this week, please download the Marina Problem and the Chargers problems and work on them.  Remember to use models and label. 

Homework

Math:  Finish both problems. Make sure to label, model, and explain.  If you finish early, you can study for test on Wednesday.

Vocabulary:  Pages 68-74 due. Wed
                     Pages 75-77 due. Fri.
                     Quiz Friday

Writing:  Make sure to grow at least 4 ideas from your notes.

Scholastic News:  Complete back page and underline answers.

Reading:  Record every night.  When you finish a book record in book log.

Homework

Writing:  Spend no less than 30 minutes finishing your flash drafts.  Remember if you do research, read the website or book and put in away. Then write.  Make sure to finish because I am looking forward to our lesson tomorrow.  You need to be done with your flash draft to move on to the next step.

Homework

Writing:  Finish putting your ideas of western expansion into categories with titled heading.  You may want to research some of your topics.  Tomorrow you will write a flash draft.

Homework

Vocabulary:  Unit 6.....   Pages 56-62 due on Wed.
                                       Pages 63-65 due on Fri. 
                                       Quiz on Unit 6 Fri.

Scholastic News:  Back page due on Fri.  Make sure to underline and label where you found
                              your answers.

Reading:  Your reading log is due tomorrow signed and completed.

Math:  World Fair Problem...complete the extension at home.

Homework

Writing:  Writing contest.  Write a letter to your favorite author.  How did their book influence you or change your life?   Due January 5.   $1,000 prize goes to the winner of the contest.  $200 goes to the finalist.

Math:  (For Tues.)   Pick three problems from page 80 and write a story for each.  Next, estimate using compatible numbers.  Finally, solve the problem using a picture or number pattern.  If you have extra left overs, how will that effect your overall answer?

Vocabulary:  No vocab. this week due to short days.