Ms. Meier's 5th Grade

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HW 2/11/16

 

Thursday, February 11, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - fract

Vocab Test tomorrow

 Fri. 2/12

Reading

Read 30 min. 

Daily

Writing

Read the rest of "Meeting the Indians" and write response: What can you infer about how the colonists felt about the "Indians?"

Fri. 2/12

Social Studies

Review: NE/SE/Midwest states (label and color page)

--> Tests and packets are due on Wednesdays

Wed. 2/17

Science

n/a

 

Math

SAB p. 171-172  (extra credit: p. 173)

*** Request to Retest DUE tomorrow! 

 Fri. 2/12

Other

No School - Monday Feb. 15

Scholastic orders due 2/24

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6      Feb. 8-19

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 19

HW 2/10/16

 

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - fract

 Fri. 2/12

Reading

Read 30 min. 

Daily

Writing

Would You Rather.... write a Valentine's Day episode for your favorite TV show OR be in the Valentine's Day episode of your favorite TV show?

-- TWO responses: one explaining your choice and find someone who picks the OTHER choice and explain their reasoning

(Responses need to be at least 3 complete sentences, and state WHY you chose that option)

Thurs. 2/11 

Social Studies

Review: NE/SE/Midwest states (label and color page)

--> Tests and packets are due on Wednesdays

Wed. 2/17

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW p. 103-104

 Thurs. 2/11

Other

No School - Monday Feb. 15

Scholastic orders due 2/24

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6      Feb. 8-19

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 19

HW 2/10/16

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - fract

Vocab Cut and Match

 Fri. 2/12

Reading

Read 30 min. 

Complete Valentine's Day packet

Daily

Wed. 2/10

Writing

Would You Rather.... get Valentine's Day candy from Ms. Meier or a homework pass from Ms. Meier?

(Response needs to be at least 3 complete sentences, and state WHY you chose that option)

Wed. 2/10 

Social Studies

Midwest States/Capitals packet

--> Tests and packets are due on Wednesdays

Wed. 2/10

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW p. 101-102

 

Other

No School - Monday Feb. 15

Scholastic orders due 2/24

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6      Feb. 8-19

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 19

HW 2/8/16

 

Monday, February 8, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - fract

 Fri. 2/12

Reading

Read 30 min. 

Daily

Writing

Would You Rather.... spend Valentine's Day with family or with friends?

(Response needs to be at least 3 complete sentences, and state WHY you chose that option)

Tues. 2/13 

Social Studies

Midwest States/Capitals packet

--> Tests and packets are due on Wednesdays

Wed. 2/10

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW p. 99-100

 

Other

No School - Monday Feb. 15

Scholastic orders due 2/24

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6      Feb. 8-19

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 19

HW 2/4/16

 

Thursday, February 4, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - flect/flex

DOL/Vocab test tomorrow

 Fri. 2/5

Reading

Inferences practice page

Read 30 min. (AR #5 due tomorrow)

Fri. 2/5

Daily

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Midwest States/Capitals packet

--> Tests and packets are due on Wednesdays

Wed. 2/10

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

 PARENT SIGNATURE: Progress Reports (Students #5, 7, 30, 32, 13, 2)

No School - Monday Feb. 15

 Fri. 2/5

Reading Log

AR Goal #5      Jan. 25 - Feb. 5

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 5

HW 2/3/16

 

Tuesday February 2, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - flect/flex

 Fri. 2/5

Reading

Read 30 min. 

Daily

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

** "The Plymouth Colony" - Mayflower Compact page

Midwest States/Capitals packet (due 2/10)

--> Tests and packets are due on Wednesdays

Thurs 2/4

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

 PARENT SIGNATURE: Progress Reports (Students #3, 5, 7, 30, 32, 13, 2)

No School - Monday Feb. 15

 Thurs. 2/4

Reading Log

AR Goal #5      Jan. 25 - Feb. 5

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 5

HW 2/2/16

 

Tuesday February 2, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - flect/flex

Vocab Cut and Match

 Fri. 2/5

Reading

Inferences worksheet (if not complete)

Read 30 min. 

Wed. 2/3

Daily

Writing

Finish THREE Mayflower journal entries (rough draft, on lined paper)

 Wed. 2/3

Social Studies

Southeast/Northeast States Review (label and color worksheet)  (capitals are extra credit on tomorrow's test)

--> Tests and packets are due on Wednesdays

 Wed. 2/3

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

 PARENT SIGNATURE: Progress Reports

 Wed. 2/3

Reading Log

AR Goal #5      Jan. 25 - Feb. 5

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 5

HW 2/1/16

Wed. 2/3

 

Monday February 1, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - flect/flex

 Fri. 2/5

Reading

Inferences worksheet

Read 30 min. 

Tues. 2/2

Daily

Writing

Mayflower journal entries (rough draft, on lined paper) due Wed.

 

Social Studies

Southeast/Northeast States Review (label and color)  

--> Tests and packets are due on Wednesdays

 Wed. 2/3

Science

n/a

 

Math

Study for Unit 4 Test

---> use SAB p 155-160 for practice questions

Tues. 2/2

Other

 

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5      Jan. 25 - Feb. 5

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 5

HW 1/28/16

 

Thursday, January 28, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - vita

Study for Vocab test tomorrow

 Fri. 1/29

Reading

Read 30 min. 

Daily

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Southeast/Northeast States Review (label and color)

 Wed. 2/3

Science

Read p. 18-21 in textbook

Make 3 flashcards for these words:  diffusion, osmosis, cellular respiration

 Fri. 1/29

Math

SAB p. 155-157

Unit 4 Test on Tuesday Feb. 2

 Fri. 1/29

Other

 Progress reports will be sent home on Monday

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5      Jan. 25 - Feb. 5

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 5

HW 1/27/16

 

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - vita

 Fri. 1/29

Reading

Read 30 min.

Finish reading "Mayflower" primary source - highlight unknown words

Get AR Trimester 2 sheet signed by parent!  (Students #28, 29, 22, 7, 9, 6, 14, 26, 27 only) 

Daily

Thurs. 1/28

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Southeast/Northeast States Review (label and color)

 Thurs. 1/28

Science

n/a

 

Math

SAB p. 153-154

 Thurs. 1/28

Other

 

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5      Jan. 25 - Feb. 5

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 5

HW 1/26/16

 

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - vita

Vocab Cut and Match

 Fri. 1/29

Reading

Read 30 min.

Get AR Trimester 2 sheet signed by parent! 

Daily

Wed. 1/27

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Southeast states and capitals packet

Study for Southeast states and capitals test

 Wed. 1/27

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW. p. 93-94

 Wed. 1/27

Other

Scholastic orders due TOMORROW

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5      Jan. 25 - Feb. 5

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 5

HW 1/25/16

 

Monday, January 25, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - vita

 Fri. 1/29

Reading

Read 30 min.

Daily

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Work on Southeast states and capitals packet

 Wed. 1/27

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW. p. 91-92

 Tues. 1/26

Other

Scholastic orders due by 1/27

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5      Jan. 25 - Feb. 5

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Feb. 5

HW 1/20/16

 

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Test tomorrow - study NORTHEAST states and capitals

**NO Spelling homework this week!

 Thurs. 1/21

Reading

Read 30 min.

AR Quiz #4 due Friday

Daily

Writing

Final draft of report is due Monday OR you can turn it in Friday for a special treat... see yellow checklist 

Work on pictures/captions pages tonight!

 Thurs. 1/21

Social Studies

Study Northeast states and capitals for tomorrow's spelling test.

Work on Southeast states and capitals packet.

 Wed. 1/27

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

Articulation Day - Monday 1/25 (12:30 dismissal)

Scholastic orders due by 1/27

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #4      Jan. 11 - Jan. 22

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Jan. 22

HW 1/19/16

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Vocab Cut and Match (keep at home)

**NO Spelling homework this week!

 n/a

Reading

Read 30 min.

AR Quiz #4 due Friday

Daily

Writing

Rough draft of report is due tomorrow... at least 5 paragraphs (introduction, 3 or more facts paragraphs, conclusion)

 Wed. 1/20

Social Studies

Northeast States packet DUE - Study for the 1st states and capitals test!

 Wed.

1/20

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW p. 89-90 **odds only**

Wed. 1/20

Other

Articulation Day - Monday 1/25 (12:30 dismissal)

Scholastic orders due by 1/27

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #4      Jan. 11 - Jan. 22

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Jan. 22

HW 1/14/16

 

Thursday, January 14, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Choice Menu - mal/male (3 activities)

Vocab Test TOMORROW

 Fri. 1/15

Reading

Read 30 min.

AR Quiz #3 due TOMORROW

Daily

Writing

Rough draft 2 complete paragraphs for your report - a complete paragraph is at least 5 sentences!

 Fri. 1/15

Social Studies

Northeast States packet, use textbook page R27 to help you, study for test (make flashcards, memory, etc)

 Wed.

1/20

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW p. 87-88

Fri.1/15

Other

NO SCHOOL - Mon. 1/18 (MLK Day)

Scholastic orders due by 1/27

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #4      Jan. 11 - Jan. 22

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

Jan. 22