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This page contains the homeroom assignments for Mr. Meyer's
class.
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Last Updated on:
November 20, 2009
November 23-27
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
Problem
Solving: Guess and Check
Practice 3.6
p.95 # 1-7
DWP 11-1 to 11-3 |
Dividing by
Multiples of 10
Practice 3.7
p.97 # 1-35 odds DWP 11-4 to 11-5, turn in |
Enjoy |
Thanksgiving |
Break! |
| Social Studies |
Jeopardy Review for Chapter 3 Test |
Chapter 3 Test
over Maya, Aztec, Mound Builders, Timelines, and Anasazi |
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| English |
DOL #46 |
DOL #47 |
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| Writing |
Present Early Book Reports |
creative writing |
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| Spelling |
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| Science |
Music |
Gym |
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| Reading |
Read
Dive: The Deep p.100-115 & complete
chapter sentences |
Read
Dive: The Deep p.116-131 & complete
chapter sentences |
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| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs
signed!
Conferences tonight 5-8 p.m. |
Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return!
Get MWL signed & Returned.
Book Reports due TODAY! |
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November 16 - 22
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
Review 2 & 3 digit multiplication Division
Equations
Practice using whiteboards
Practice 3.1
DWP 10-1 |
Dividing by 1 digit Numbers
Practice 3.3
p.87 # 1-35 odds DWP 10-2 |
Zeros in the
Quotient
Practice 3.4
p.89 # 2-34 evens DWP 10-3 and 10-4 |
Problem
Solving: Choose a Computation Method
Practice 3.5
p.90 # 1-20 DWP 10-5 Correct and
turn in |
Mid-Chapter
Review p.91 # 1-21 all (show your work)
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| Social Studies |
Early People of the Western
Hemisphere Read Lesson 3 Study Skills "Reading
Time Lines"
p.70-71 & define vocabulary & take notes |
Complete Current Event for HW
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Share Current
Events |
Early People of the Western Hemisphere
Read Lesson 3-3 "The Anasazi"
p.72-77 & define vocabulary, places, & take notes
Complete study guide |
Early
People of the Western Hemisphere Video
quicknotes & Review for Test
tomorrow over Early People of the Western Hemisphere
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| English |
DOL #41 Rambling Sentences
& SVA #1 |
DOL #42
Subject Verb Agreement #2 |
DOL #43 |
DOL #44-45 & turn in journals |
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| Writing |
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creative writing |
creative
writing |
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video note
taking |
| Spelling |
Practice 10A &
Word Card |
Practice 10B &
Write words 5 times each & Pretest |
Practice 10C
& Pretest |
Practice
10D |
final spelling
test |
| Science |
GYM |
GYM |
GYM |
GYM |
GYM |
| Reading |
Read Dive: The Deep
p. 14-28 & complete
chapter sentences & Daily 3111 |
Read
Dive: The Deep p. 29 - 41 & complete
chapter sentences & Daily 3111 Journal Check |
Read
Dive: The Deep p. 42-66 & complete
chapter sentences & Daily 3111 |
Read
Dive: The Deep p. 67 - 80 & complete
chapter sentences & Daily 3111
reading comp Journal Check |
Read
Dive: The Deep p. 81 - 99 & complete
chapter sentences & Daily 3111 |
| Other |
Return Friday folders
and MWL's
signed!
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Parent Teacher Conference forms go
home - conferences Thursday and next Tuesday
Book Report & "Quilt" projects due
in 1 WEEK! |
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Parent Teacher Conference 5-8 pm
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Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return!
Book Report & "Quilt" projects due
Tuesday, early presentations on Monday! |
November 9 - 15
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
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Another Look 2.8 Multiplying by
3 digit Numbers
Practice 2.10
p.69 # 1-27 odds
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Problem Solving
Practice 2.11
- Extra Credit
p.71 # 1-8 DWP
9-1 to 9-3 |
Chapter Review
p.74-75 #1-22 all (Show your work where possible) DWP 9-4 to
9-5, Correct and
turn in |
Test over Chapter 2 Multiplication |
| Social Studies |
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Complete Current Event for HW
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Share Current
Events Early People of the Western Hemisphere Read Lesson
3-1 "The Maya"
p.60-63 & define vocabulary, place, & take notes
Complete study guide |
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Early
People of the Western Hemisphere Read Lesson
3-2 "The Aztec"
p.64-69 & define vocabulary, place, & take notes
Complete study guide |
| English |
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Comma Splices # 2-3
DOL #37-38 |
Run-On Sentences #1
DOL #39 |
Run-On Sentences #2
DOL #40 & turn in journals |
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| Writing |
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1st quarter in
review, copy, complete and post as a response to my blog |
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| Spelling |
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Practice 9A &
Word Card |
Practice 9B &
Write words 5 times each & Pretest |
Practice 9C
& Practice 9D |
final spelling
test |
| Science |
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GYM |
GYM |
GYM |
GYM |
| Reading |
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Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 123 - 141 & complete chapter
sentences - get caught up on all old
Dive Book 1 chapter sentences, books are collected tomorrow! |
Dive: The
Discovery Character Analysis Project for HW
reading comp |
Dive: The
Discovery Character Analysis Project DUE!
Turn in Dive: The Discovery
books!
Read Dive: The Deep
p. 1-14 & complete
chapter sentences |
| Other |
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Return Friday folders
signed! |
Report Cards go home - conference
slips due back Friday |
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Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return! |
November 2 - 6
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
Problem
Solving: Logical Reasoning
Practice 2.6
p.58 # 1-4
DWP 8-1 |
Mid-Chapter
Review p.59 # 1-20 all
SHOW YOUR WORK!
DWP
8-2 & 8-3 |
Multiplying by
1 digit Numbers
Practice 2.7
p.63 # 2-30 evens
DWP
8-4 |
Multiplying by
2 digit Numbers
Practice 2.8
p.65 # 2-30 evens
DWP 8-5 Correct and
turn in |
Problem Solving
Practice 2.9
p.67 #1-9 |
| Social Studies |
Geography of the US Read Lesson 2-3 "Our Country's Natural Resources"
p.42-48 & define vocabulary (11 terms) & take notes |
Geography of the US
note taking & chapter review p.49-50 copy graphic organizers into your
journals
Use computer lab
to get current events
Complete Current Event for HW
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Share Current
Events Review for test |
Test over Chapter 2 |
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| English |
Sentence Fragments #1
DOL #33 |
Sentence Fragments # 2-3
DOL #34 |
Run-On Sentences #1
DOL #35 |
Run-On Sentences #2
DOL #36 & turn in journals |
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| Writing |
revisions and final copy of "5th Grader Advice"
paragraphs due
6+1 Traits of Writing Practice -
"Recess?" - ideas, brainstorming, and rough draft |
6+1 Traits of Writing Practice -
"Recess?" - type essay, conference and revise |
6+1 Traits of Writing Practice - Persuasive Paragraph
"Recess?" - organization & development |
share, critique, edit
"Recess?" essays
Different Slant -
PERSUASIVE WRITING! |
revise and
publish "Recess?" essays |
| Spelling |
Practice 8A &
Word Card |
Practice 8B &
Write words 5 times each |
Pretest &
Practice 8C |
Practice 8D |
final spelling
test |
| Science |
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Eye HW worksheet |
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| Reading |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 39 - 49 & complete chapter
sentences
Book report presentations! |
Read Dive: The
Discovery p. 50-64 & complete chapter sentences
LATE Book report presentations! |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 65 - 81 & complete
chapter sentences
reading comp |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 82 - 100 & complete
chapter sentences reading comp |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 101 - 122 & complete
chapter sentences reading comp |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs
signed!
LIBRARY! |
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End of the quarter
all work is due ASAP!
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Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return!
End of term is Friday - I'll accept
late work on Monday, but you have to bring it to school on your own time,
Tuesday is TOO LATE! |
October 26- 30
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
Expressions
Practice 2.1
p.49 # 1-10
DWP 6-5, correct & turn in
Multiplication
Expressions
Practice 2.2
p.51 # 1-35 odds
DWP 7-1 |
Multiples &
Least Common Multiples
Practice 2.3
p.37 # 1-31 odds
DWP
7-2 & 7-3 |
Mental Math:
Multiples of 10, 100, 1000 Practice 2.4
p.55 # 1-27 odds
DWP
7-4 |
Estimating
Products Practice 2.5
p.57 # 28-35 DWP 7-5 Correct and
turn in |
working day - get caught up! |
| Social Studies |
Geography of the US
Read Lesson 2-2 "Our Country's Climate"
p.36-39 & define vocabulary & take notes
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Read Lesson Geography Skills "Understanding Latitude &
Longitude"
p.40-41 & define vocabulary & take notes
Use computer lab
to get current events
Complete Current Event for HW
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Share Current
Events |
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| English |
Simple Subjects
and Simple Predicates
DOL #29 |
Compound Subjects and Predicates
DOL #30 |
DOL #31-#32 & turn in journals |
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Quiz |
| Writing |
revisions of "5th Grader Advice"
paragraphs |
Writing Practice
- Topic sentences & paragraph development |
Writing
Practice - Topic sentences & paragraph development |
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| Spelling |
Practice 7A &
Word Card |
Practice 7B &
Write words 5 times each |
Pretest &
Practice 7C & 7D |
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final spelling
test |
| Science |
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| Reading |
Jackie's 9
Values - Paragraph writing rationale for
motivational poster Introduction to
www.bighugelabs.com
PALS practice
Journal Collection TODAY!
reading comp |
Jackie's 9
Values - website work for motivational poster -
save & email meyerisland@gmail.com
Gordon Korman autor introduction & preview of chapter
sentences. reading comp |
Read Dive: The
Discovery p. 1-14 & complete chapter sentences
reading comp |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 15 - 26 & complete
chapter sentences reading comp |
Read
Dive: The Discovery p. 27 - 38 & complete chapter
sentences reading comp |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs
signed!
LIBRARY! |
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Wharton
tomorrow - remember to pack a cold lunch |
WHARTON
TRIP TODAY - bring a cold lunch!
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Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return! |
October 19 - 23
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
Practice
1.18
Chapter Review
(You Must Show your work!) p.40-41 # 1-31 all
DWP 6-1 |
MEAP DWP
6-2 & 6-3 |
DWP
6-4 |
DWP 6-5 correct & turn in |
Test over Chapter 1 |
| Social Studies |
Geography of the
US Read Lesson 2-1 "The American Land"
p.28-31 & define vocabulary, place, & take notes |
Use computer lab
to get current events
Complete Current Event for HW
Read Lesson 2-1 "The American Land"
p.32-35 & define vocabulary, place, & take notes
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Share Current
Events |
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| English |
Using the Right
Word #1
DOL #25 |
DOL #26 |
Using the Right
Word #2-3
DOL #27 |
Using the Right
Word #4 & Review DOL #28 & turn in journals |
Quiz |
| Writing |
Complete 3 paragraph essays
typing & intro to blogging and wikis |
MEAP Test - Math |
Writing
Practice - Topic sentences & paragraph development |
MEAP Test- Math |
Writing
Practice - Topic sentences & paragraph development |
| Spelling |
p.42 # 1-20 all |
p.43 # 21-40
all |
p.44 # 41-60
all |
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Spelling Bee over Ch. 1-5 |
| Science |
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| Reading |
Jackie's 9
Values - "Excellence" Response Journaling
PALS practice
Journal Collection TODAY! |
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Jackie's 9
Values Trading Cards for HW (DO NOT CUT!) |
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Jackie cards due & Michgian
Attorney General CSI presentation |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs
signed! Get a good night's
sleep - MEAP tomorrow!
LIBRARY! |
MEAP Test TODAY - BE SURE TO EAT
A HEALTHY BREAKFAST! |
Get a good night's sleep - MEAP
tomorrow! Wharton money
due, $16 per child, $8 per adult extra |
MEAP Test TODAY - BE SURE TO
EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST!
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Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return! |
October 12 - 16
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
Comparing and
Ordering Decimals Practice 1.13
p.29 #2-26 evens
DWP 5-1 |
Rounding
Decimals Practice 1.14
p.31 # 2-40 evens DWP
5-2 |
Rounding Decimals with addition and subraction
Practice 1.15 DWP 5-3 and
5-4 |
Adding Decimals
Practice 1.16
p.35 # 2-28 evens
DWP 5-5, correct & turn in
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Subtracting
Decimals & Mental Math: Subtraction
Practice 1.17
p.37 # 1-29 odds
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| Social Studies |
Copy timeline
p.22, Graphic organizer p.23 into journals, complete study guide packet -
test Wednesday |
Use computer lab
to get current events
Complete Current Event for HW
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Share Current
Events |
review for test tomorrow! |
Social Studies Chapter 1 Test & turn in journals |
| English |
Capitalization
Practice #1-2
DOL #21 |
Abbreviation Practice 1 & Plurals 1
DOL #22 |
Plurals 2&3
DOL #23 |
Numbers &
Mechanics Review DOL #24 & turn in journals |
Using the Right
Word #1 |
| Writing |
Compare / contrast 3 Paragraph
Essay (In Class) - revise & due Wed |
MEAP Test |
6+1 Traits of
Writing Practice - Ideas "View
from the Ceiling" |
MEAP Test |
Challenge review? |
| Spelling |
Practice 5A &
Word Card |
Practice 5B &
Write each word 5 times |
Pretest &
Practice 5C |
Practice 5D |
Final Test for
Ch 4 words |
| Science |
Viruses |
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| Reading |
Jackie's 9
Values - "Integrity" Response Journaling
PALS practice |
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Jackie's 9
Values - "Citizenship" Response Journaling Journal Collection TODAY! |
Journal Collection TODAY! Jackie's 9
Values - "Justice" Response Journaling |
Jackie's 9
Values - "Commitment" Response Journaling Journal Collection TODAY! |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs
signed! Get a good night's
sleep - MEAP tomorrow!
LIBRARY! |
MEAP Test TODAY - BE SURE TO EAT
A HEALTHY BREAKFAST! |
Get a good night's sleep - MEAP
tomorrow! Wharton money
due, $16 per child, $8 per adult extra |
MEAP Test TODAY - BE SURE TO
EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST!
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Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return! |
October 5 - 9
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
Addition & Subtraction
Practice 1.7
p.15 # 1-29 odds |
Problem Solving
Practice 1.8
p.17 # 1-8
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Mid Chapter
Review
p.19 #1-21 all (you must show your work!) |
Tenths and
Hundredths
Practice 1.10
Thousandths
Practice 1.11
p.25 # 1-6 |
Reading &
Writing Decimals
Practice 1.12
p.27 # 2-28 evens
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| Social Studies |
Read Lesson 1-1
p.8-11 & define vocabulary, |
Use computer lab
to get current events
Complete Current Event for HW
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Share Current
Events
Read Lesson 1-2 p.12-15 & define vocabulary, place, &
take notes |
Read Thinking
Skills p.16-17 & define vocabulary, notes |
Read
Lesson 1-3 p.18-21 & define vocabulary, & take notes |
| English |
Hyphens#1-2
DOL #16 |
Apostrophes #1
DOL #17 |
Apostrophes #2
& Punctuation Review#1
DOL #18 |
Punctuation QUIZ DOL #19-20 |
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| Writing |
Compare / contrast 3 Paragraph
Essay (In Class) "Vanishing Teacher" Type 1 writing |
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Challenge review? |
| Spelling |
Practice 4A &
Word Card |
Practice 4B &
Write each word 5 times |
Pretest &
Practice 4C |
Practice 4D |
Final Test for
Ch 4 words |
| Science |
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| Reading |
PALS introduction |
Jackie's 9
Values - "Courage" Response Journaling |
Jackie's 9
Values - "Determination" Response Journaling |
Journal Collection TODAY! Jackie's 9
Values - "Teamwork" Response Journaling |
Jackie's 9
Values - "Persistence" Response Journaling |
| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs
signed! |
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Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return! |
September 27- October 1
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
DWP 3-1 MEAP review packet 4A |
DWP 3-2 MEAP review packet 4B |
DWP 3-3 and 3-4 Using Numbers
Read p.2-3
H.W. Practice 1.1
Practice 1.2 H.W. p.5 #
1-12 |
DWP 3-5
Mental Math
Practice 1.3
p.7 # 1-31 odds
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Problem Solving
Practice 1.4
p.9 # 1- 8
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| Social Studies |
Graphs, Charts, and Tables Quiz |
Use computer lab
to get current events
Complete Current Event for HW
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Share Current
Events |
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| English |
Punctuating
Dialogue
DOL #11 |
Dialogue
Practice#1-2
DOL #12 |
Punctuating
Titles #1-2 DOL #13 |
Hyphens#1-2 DOL #14 - 15 |
Apostrophes #1 |
| Writing |
6+1 Traits of
Writing Practice - Voice "If I were trapped
in a book..." |
6+1 Traits of
Writing Practice - Word Choice "Creepy Cave" |
6+1 Traits of
Writing Practice - Voice & Word Choice "Koola
Island" |
6+1 Traits of
Writing Practice - Voice & Word Choice "The
Vanishing Teacher" |
challenge? challenge review? |
| Spelling |
Practice 3A &
Word Card |
Practice 3B &
Write each word 5 times |
Pretest &
Practice 3C |
Practice 3D |
Final Spelling
Test |
| Science |
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| Reading |
Reading Comp
ITYOTBAJR: December - Character Analysis Project & |
Reading Comp
Watch Video of Jackie's Story & take notes!
Character Project due
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Reading Comp
Watch Video of Jackie's Story & take notes!
Jackie's 9
Values - make
journals |
Reading Comp
Jackie's 9
Values - "Courage" Response Journaling |
Reading Comp
Jackie's 9
Values - "Determination" Response Journaling
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| Other |
Return Friday folders & MWLs
signed! |
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Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return!
Book Orders due!
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September 20-24
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
MEAP Review Packet Part 2A |
MEAP Review Packet Part 2B |
MEAP Review Packet 3A |
MEAP Review Packet 3A |
MEAP Review
Packet 3B |
| Social Studies |
Reading Pictographs & Bar Graphs p.10-13 |
Reading Circle Graphs & Bar Graphs p.14-17
Current Event for HW
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Reading Charts &
Line Graphs p.19-22 Share CE's |
Reading Charts &
Tables p.23-26 |
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| English |
DOL #7
Using Semicolons & Colons |
DOL #8
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DOL #9
Semicolons & Colons Practice |
DOL #10 turn in DOL entries |
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| Writing |
Mrs. Farzam visit |
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leaders & reasons |
| Spelling |
Practice 2A &
Word Card |
Practice 2B &
Write words 5 times each |
Practice 2C &
Pretest |
Practice 2D |
Final Spelling
Test |
| Science |
Bones & Muscles |
Interpreting Line Graphs (HW)' |
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Organization of Living Things |
Organization of Living Things |
| Reading |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read June & Good News / Bad News
Library
DEAR Time |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read July & Illustrator DEAR
Time |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read August & Vocab Strengthener
DEAR Time |
ITYOTBAJR: September & Tempting Titles
DEAR Time |
ITYOTBAJR: October & November - Chapter Changer |
| Other |
Return Friday Folders & Signed MWL's |
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Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return! Get MWL signed
& returned for Monday! |
September 13-17
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
Skills Review -
Packet #1-5 |
Skills Review -
Packet #1-5 |
Skills Review -
Packet #6-11 |
MEAP review packet (on your own) |
MEAP review packet (on your own) |
| Social Studies |
Map Skills &
notes #1 |
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Practice Current Event in class |
Share CE's coordinate graphs |
graphing skills |
| English |
DOL #3
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DOL #4
Using Commas #1 |
DOL #5
Using Commas #2 |
DOL #6 - turn in DOL's
Comma Practice #1-2 |
English Quiz
over end punctuation and commas |
| Writing |
Goals Writing
"Pretty Good" Response journal entry |
small moment writing |
introduction to fca's |
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Raging River Crossing challenge & review? |
| Spelling |
Practice 1A & do Word Card |
Practice
1B & Write words 5 times each |
Practice 1C & Pretest |
Practice 1D & Study for final
test |
Final Spelling
Test |
| Science |
Human Body Systems |
Human Body Systems |
Circulatory System |
Skeletal System |
Muscles & Bones |
| Reading |
ITYOTBAJR:
preview ITYOTBAJR:
Read January & Summarizer
DRA testing |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read February & Discussion Director
DRA testing |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read March & Artifact Archaeologist
Dr. Walker Reading Comp
DRA testing |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read April & Good News, Bad News John
Marshall Reading Comp
DRA testing |
ITYOTBAJR:
Read May & Literary Luminary
Library |
| Other |
Preview Book Projects
Assignment of September book report & Project
Return Friday Folders |
Preview Book Projects
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Preview Book Projects |
Preview Book Projects
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Friday Folder goes home, get signed & return!
Get paid for book
covers!
Get MWL signed
& returned for Monday! |
September 6-10
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Math |
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Times Tables
Practice |
Times Tables
Practice |
| Social Studies |
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| English |
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An Old Arab - complete in class tomorrow |
Using End
Punctuation DOL #1 & 2 |
| Writing |
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| Spelling |
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Spelling Diagnostic Phonics test |
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| Science |
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first day of science, introduction |
Area, Perimeter, and Volume |
| Reading |
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Preview Book
Projects & Reports Sept. Book Report &
Project due 9/30 DRA wide reading surveys |
Read Comp -Mary
Shadd
DEAR Time
Discussion of Book Reports & Projects
DRA wide reading surveys - practice fluency skills |
| Other |
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Open House tonight from 6:00 to 7:30.
Welcome to Meyer Island!
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First Full Day of School!
Practice & Review of Rules, Expectations, & Procedures
Introduction to Mr. Meyer's Rules, Expectations, &
Procedures |
Practice &
Review of Rules, Expectations, & Procedures
Friday Folder
goes home, get signed & return!
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