Conferences

I will be at Cornelia from 12:30-4 on Thursday, March 4 for conferences. You can drop by my room or make an appointment.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started problem solving packet #2. Their homework is to make up 3 word problems similar to the few we did in class today. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 6, 2, 9, 5 to make -3; 1, 2, 3, 12, 9, to make -5. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders began Problem solving packets this week and did the first 6 pages. If they did not finish them, they are homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 6, 2, 9, 5 to make -3; 1, 2, 3, 12, 9, to make -5. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders continued Moving Straight Ahead, a book that deals with linear functions. Students have ACE problems 5-10, 11-14 that they need to add a graph, slope and y-intercept for each problem; and 16. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 6, 2, 9, 5 to make -3; 1, 2, 3, 12, 9, to make -5. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began Pixie this week. Their homework is to make an illustration that was part of the book. Some suggestions were hairy eyelids, lizard with a tail/foot, or a mystery creature. Fourth Grade Students finished their choice books this week. They need to have a total of 4 text to text, world, and self connections paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each by the time they finish the book. They are working on individual projects to demonstrate their understanding of the book. These were shared in class on Wednesday and Friday. There is no additional homework. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are to finish reading The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton. They are to have a text to self, text or world connection paragraph. Paragraphs must be at least 7 sentences. They are working on a flow map, bubble map and character flow map for two weeks from now. (There is no school next Thursday, so no class.) They are also working on 1 individual project for the book. This book is historical fiction about the Underground Railroad and has some spooky parts. Ask your children about it.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They shared their independent projects. We will begin Pixie next week. Fourth Grade Students began a new book of their choice this week. They are reading it independently and will need to have a total of 4 text to text, world, and self connections paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each by the time they finish the book. It is suggested that this be done every 40 or 50 pages. They are working on individual projects to demonstrate their understanding of the book. These are due next week and we will be sharing them in class on Wednesday and Friday. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are began reading The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton. They are to read to page 129 or Chapter 11 by next Thursday and have a text to self, text or world connection paragraph. Paragraphs must be at least 7 sentences. This book is historical fiction about the Underground Railroad and has some spooky parts. Ask your children about it.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are still working in Shapes and Designs. The homework is 3.4. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, -6, 5, 2, 7 to make 11; 6, 4, 3, 7, 5, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders began What Do You Expect and did 2.1, 2.3 and 2.3 and ACE problems 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 15-20, and a quiz. There is no additional homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, -6, 5, 2, 7 to make 11; 6, 4, 3, 7, 5, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders continued Moving Straight Ahead, a book that deals with linear functions. Students have 2.3 and 2.4 for homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, -6, 5, 2, 7 to make 11; 6, 4, 3, 7, 5, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are still working in Shapes and Designs. The homework is 3.3. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, 6, 5, 2, 14 to make -7; 6, 12, 9, 7, 2, to make -4. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders began What Do You Expect and did 1.3 and ACE problems 1, 4, 5-10, 12, 14,and 28. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, 6, 5, 2, 14 to make -7; 6, 12, 9, 7, 2, to make -4. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders continued Moving Straight Ahead, a book that deals with linear functions. Students took a quiz and have 2.1 and 2.2 for homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, 6, 5, 2, 14 to make -7; 6, 12, 9, 7, 2, to make -4. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They shared their independent projects that they will present next week. We wil begin Pixie next week. Fourth Grade Students began a new book of their choice this week. They are reading it independently and will need to have a total of 4 text to text, world, and self connections paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each by the time they finish the book. It is suggested that this be done every 40 or 50 pages. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students finished presenting projects for Code Talker and are now reading The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton. They are to read to page 53 and have a text to text, world, and self connections paragraphs of at least 7 sentences.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are working on independent projects that they will present next week. We may begin something new next week. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students finished Song of Sampo Lake. They have shared their projects and will begin a new book next week. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are working on individual projects that are due next week.