Jan 25 2010
This week we will be in the PC Lab all week.
Why? We are working on our writing skills and improving our reading skills with USA Test Prep.
Homework: Read some great books. Share them with us.
***I am looking forward to meeting your parents during conference week.
Jan 21 2010
Today was a catch up day for our reading and grammar practice.
There is no homework tonight.
Jan 20 2010
McClure’s Book Fair
Jan 15 2010
Most of you finished your paragraphs for the “We Didn’t Start the Fire ” project, but there are a few loose end that need to be tied up. We will have one more day in the PC Lab.
Homework: Practice using WORD on the computer.
Jan 13 2010
Today was a research day in the media center. You guys found some interesting topics to research. I was excited when you guys discovered interesting events, people and things that were around from 1949-1989.
Tomorrow: We will continue our research. Your graphic organizer is due.
Friday: The first pargraph of your topic is due. Mini presentations
Tuesday(1/19): Catch up and start posters activity
Homework: Continue to research your topics.
Wikipedia Link—There are a LOT of links within this one….
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_didn%27t_start_the_fire
Another video—pretty good, too. There are links within the video…
http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html
Jan 11 2010
We will be in the media center on Wednesday doing research for our “We Didn’t start the Fire” unit. You can get a head start by using the link below. As you are review the websites, write down two or three topics you would be interested in doing for your project. More information to come.
http://cobblearning.net/csmith/wdstf/
Today’s Agenda
1.DGP/DRP
2. Review of steps to writing a good paragraph.
3. Spelling Bee- Congratulations Myeisha and Phil
4. Fact or Opinion
Homework: Review “We Didn’t Start the Fire” websites using the link above.
Jan 06 2010
1.The Year-2010
2.The Grading Period-This is the beginning of the 3rd nine weeks. Today you have an A in language arts. I challenge you to keep it.
3. Our class reading and writing focus: Informational Texts and Research
4. Our new attitudes-We are amazing people who do amazing things.
Today in class-Benchmark Testing. Where are you in your learning? The test will tell. We will share the results with you and your parents in a few weeks
Homework:
Tuesday -Bring in your favorite book.
Wednesday-No Homework
