-Work on lines for Scenes 2 and 3
ALL EXCEPT AGATA: Final (3rd) draft of your persona paper due
GIANNI: 1 pg. summary, section, and question for "The Book of Three"
06/01/2010
Humanities
-Memorize lines for play!!!
EVERYONE EXCEPT AGATA: THIRD AND FINAL DRAFT OF PERSONA ESSAY DUE!!!
-Looking ahead: Medieval Spain Test Wed. (film worksheet)
05/28/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should go to their 5th grade books and do the odds on page 301, numbers 1-23. This is the prime factoring lesson.
05/27/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish the work on page 290 as mentioned yesterday. Also, they ought to work on the word problems on page 291.
05/26/2010
Humanities
DUE WED.:
1-2 pg. journal entry on the Hero
4 paragraphs
1st paragraph: Choose a definition of the hero we have talked about in class.
2nd-4th paragraphs: Choose 3 characters we have discussed this year from EITHER legend or history. Are they a hero, according to your definition? Why or why not?
05/26/2010
Science
TEST on Frog Dissection (pamphlet)
05/26/2010
Science (Frostad)
ALEC- Physics test Wed. during lunch
05/26/2010
Science (Young)
Frog diagram test
05/26/2010
Humanities
Hero Journal Entry (see previous Humanities post)
05/26/2010
5th/6th Math
None of the students did there homework for the weekend. They all need to finish that tonight. Cole and Brenden need to do the EVENS on page 290 in the written exercises section. Alec and Gianni are doing the odds.
05/25/2010
5th/6th Math
Do All for Class Exercises, and answer the equations on page 290. And do the ODDS for Written Exercises on pages 290-291.
Remember that the denominator divides the numerator in fractions, and that a decimal becomes a percent by moving the decimal point two places to the right.
05/25/2010
Humanities
MEMORIZE PLAY LINES: Tomorrow we will be rehearsing on the field outside.
05/24/2010
Music
We are getting ready for our musical and spring concert. PRACTICE YOUR LINES FOR THE MUSICAL. Practice your concert piano and recorder pieces for the concert. Both musical and concert are going to be performed same day (MAY 26TH, 6PM).
Piano: "Changing of the Guard," "Time Ticks Away," "Coronation March"(Agata),
"Bicycle Rider"(Cole), "Bear Boogie" (Gianni), "Butterfly" and "Autumn Waltz" (Brenden), "Bingo" (Alec)
Recorders: "Silesian Song," "Twinkle...",
"Adagio," "Air," "Peace," "Take It Easy"
BRING YOUR MUSIC FOLDERS TO CLASS!
BRING YOUR HOMEWORK TO CLASS ON MONDAYS! YOU HAVE 2 WEEKS TO MAKE UP YOUR MISSING HOMEWORK.
05/24/2010
Humanities
Read El Cid handout and write a 1 pg. journal answering the following question:
Is El Cid a hero?
Definition of hero: 1) someone admired for their achievements and noble qualities; 2) someone who shows bravery and courage; and 3) (Christian hero) someone who sacrifices himself for and serves others
COLE: Prepare a semnar question on "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
05/21/2010
Science (Hansen)
-All 4 Worm Worksheets due (I will collect them in Homeroom).
Alec: Remember to water the worm bin this week!
05/21/2010
Science Test
There will be a test this Friday. To get all of the points you need to:
-Turn in all notes from class.
-Copy notes by hand from Brendan if you don't have them.
-Turn in other homework assignment if you haven't yet.
Please study your notes before the test.
05/19/2010
Science
-Find 1 example of each fungi from the following list:
-Yeast
-Molds
-Toadstools
-Mushrooms
Classify them (Kingdom, subkingdom, phyla, family, genus, species) and describe what they eat, how they reproduce, their plant and cell structures.
Find pictures, diagrams, and photos and create a poster from them.
There are two groups, and each group should collaborate on their poster:
Agata and Alec- Group 1
Brenden, Cole, and Gianni- Group 2
05/19/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish the odd numbered problems on page 284 if they have not. They should also finish the word problems on 285 should be finished and the odds on page 287 should also be done.
This is a lot of work, but most students have the bulk of it done. Some students did not finish their work in class on Friday or today, and so they have quite a bit to do.
05/19/2010
Humanities
Those who have NOT turned in a persona paper to me (you know who you are!), please do so by no later than 12 midnight tonight.
05/19/2010
Science (Young)
Fungus report due (see below).
05/18/2010
Philosophy
-Write a 1 pg. "Apology" for Christianity to a Buddhist, starting with what is similar (right thinking, speech, and action) and proceeding to what is different (the goals and approach towards suffering)
05/18/2010
Humanities
-Final draft of Persona Paper due
1st paragraph- personality, description
2nd paragraph- bio of life
3rd paragraph- historical details- What makes your country and profession specific? Why did you choose this country and profession?
05/17/2010
Humanities
-Study for test on ancient/medieval Japan (study guide handout). THere WILL be material on knight vs. samurai on the test, so know the following:
-According to our "Renaissance martial arts" expert, a knight would beat a samurai hands-down, due to superior armor, shield, and weaponry! Films and TV have created an inaccurate perception of the medieval period in both East and West.
05/14/2010
Humanities
Rough draft of first two paragrapghs of Persona essay due (handout): Description/Personality and Bio.
Note to Parents: I have sent home books with Cole and Brenden from the library. I would like these back when the essay is turned in next week.
05/13/2010
Humanities
Fill out first page of study guide for Medieval Japan test, using your notes, packet, and timeline.
Your test will be on Tues. Begin studying now!
05/12/2010
Science
-Choose ONE micro-organism from the slides you viewed today. Do online research on that organism and write a 1 pg. report answering the following questions:
-What is the structure of this organism?
-How does the organism eat? How?
-How does it reproduce?
If possible, bring in photos of the organism or videos! We'll present them in class next week.
05/12/2010
Humanities
Write Scene 2 of our play, set in Constantinople (2 pgs.). Focus on YOUR character and his/her development.
The situation: The Emperor is at war with the Genoese (Italians) and there is also a war of succession between rival Emperors. Our personas sail into this confusing situation....what happens next????!!!!
05/12/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should do pages 272 and 273. Cole and Brenden are already finished.
05/11/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish their work on pages 269 and 271.
05/10/2010
Humanities
-Begin the rough draft of your formal persona descriptive essay (handout), which will go towards your final presentation grade.
I have sent each one of you an email with additional images and info on your chosen profession (job), which should help you write your essay. Next week we will have time to do some library research.
Have at least the first two paragraphs written for Mon.
05/07/2010
Art
Come to Mr. Reeves' Art Show for 5 Rosenberg points!
To get the points, you need to:
-show up and say hello to Mr. Reeves
-pick their favorite and LEAST favorite art work (INCLUDING work by Mr. Reeves) and write 1 pg. in your journals explaining why you liked/didn't like the pieces.
05/07/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should do the problems on page 268.
05/07/2010
Humanities
Finish rough draft of student drama, Scene 1. Refer to the handout I gave you- remember, keep content to what you would want to show to godparents/grandparents/1-4th graders.
05/06/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish class work from pages 261 and 262 and do page 266 for homework. The students were mostly very good today and most finished their in-class work with enough time to read at the end of class. They also asked very good questions and generally tried to help each other answer them in a constructive way. I am very happy with them.
05/05/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish odds and evens on page 232 sets H and I.
05/04/2010
5th/6th Math
I will not be in class this Friday and Monday. The students should finish any outstanding assignments, and beyond that they ought to do the review sections of their book for the Math that they have done in the chapter so far. They should hand this in on Tuesday. The sections are:
page 283, numbers 1-4 and 7-8
page 284 all
page 285 sets C and D
page 288 all
05/04/2010
Humanities
-Write a suggested outline of our student play, answering the following questions (.5-1 pg.):
1) What characters are in it?
2) What is the plot?
3) Where does it take place?
The time period and general place should be 14th century, either Europe or the Byzantine Empire.
Tomorrow we will read them all and vote on the one you like best, and possibly mix and match elements we like from all the readings.
04/30/2010
Engineering
Write a hypothesis (guess based on evidence) about why the spring test agrees with Gianni's hypothesis, but the drop and catapult tests agree with Cole's hypothesis. No length requirement, but must be complete!
04/30/2010
Humanities
-Study for Hundred Years War/Joan of Arc test (handout). I know it's late notice, but we will have time to study tomorrow before the test.
04/29/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish their work on page 259 and do numbers 1-9 on page 261.
Alec finished 259 already. Good job.
04/28/2010
Humanities
In your journals:
A) Read the following 3 speeches from Macbeth:
p. 8 beginning "This supernatural soliciting..."
p. 15-16: beginning "If it were done when 'tis done..."
p. 20-21 beginning "Is this a dagger..."
B) In your own words, summarize what Macbeth is saying (6 sentences)
C) Write 1/2 pg.: How does Macbeth's character change/develop from speeches 1-3?
04/28/2010
5th/6th Math
I am sorry to post this so late. My internet connection is not working properly. The students should, if they still have time tonight, do numbers 1-7 and 9-11 on page 259. My internet connection is still a problem, but I'm using another computer connection for now.
04/27/2010
5th/6th Math
Students have a short math handout this weekend (8 questions.) Gianni must also finish the handout he missed when he was sick yesterday.
I am very happy with all the students' work recently, that is why I am giving only a little homework for the weekend. They should enjoy the good weather after the work they have done this week.
04/27/2010
Humanities
1) Using the info from the website I sent you/your parents, write a response to Joan of Arc (2 pgs.) answering the two following questions:
a) Do you think she's guilty of witchcraft or did she really hear from God?
b) What do you think of the Catholic Church's decision to make her St. Joan in 1920?
LOOKING AHEAD:
THURS.: Vocab . quiz, "The Canterbury Tales" and "Macbeth"
FRI.: Test: Joan of Arc and The Hundred Years War
04/27/2010
Humanities
04/26/2010
Humanities
DUE MON: Final draft of King Arthur paper
04/23/2010
Engineering
1) Write a hypothesis (guess based on evidence) about why the spring test agrees with Gianni's hypothesis, but the drop and catapult tests agree with Cole's hypothesis. No length requirement, but must be complete!
04/23/2010
Engineering Homework
For Friday: Write a hypothesis about why two objects that weigh the same (the battery and the bottle), but have different volume (size) fall at different speeds; while two objects that have a different weight (two bottles with water or two black balls), but the same volume (size) fall at the same speed.
04/23/2010
Humanities
Macbeth: 1-2 pg. journal entry:
Does Lady Macbeth love her husband? Why or why not?
LOOKING AHEAD: King Arthur Paper Final Draft due Mon.
04/22/2010
Humanities
-Read Medieval Homeland packets and write 1 pg. on your persona, answering the following questions:
1) What is his/her name?
2) What is her class/profession?
3) Write a short biography of your persona. How old is she? What has happened in her life thus far?
Students should do numbers 1-20 on pages 247-248. Most students have finished this in class. Gianni has some more to do. I am very happy with the students' diligence today.
04/21/2010
04/20/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish numbers 9-50 on pages 234 and 235. They began this in class on Friday. They have the rest of the weekend as well as Monday's math class and Monday night to complete these. If anyone needs more to do, they can do the odds in the extra practice sections on page 231 (time section) and 232 (positive and negative numbers). This last part is not due on Tuesday, but no one should be bored or wasting time on Monday while I am not in class.
04/20/2010
Engineering HW
This is a reminder that your homework is due tomorrow for Mr. Frostad.
04/15/2010
Humanities
1) Read "Homeland Packet" (your country of origin) and decide what period/part of your country's history you want your character to be in. As we read The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, also be thinking about what kind of character you'd like to play.
2) FRI- Vocab. test
3) MON- Rough draft of King Arthur paper due
04/14/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should do the odd numbered problems on page 236 (chapter test). I am very happy with the students' work in the past few classes. They have each done excellent work.
04/14/2010
Humanities
1) For those who did not complete their Marco Polo website work, this is due tomorrow.
2) FRI- Vocab. test (handout)
3) MON- Rough draft of King Arthur opinion essay due (handout)
04/13/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should do the odds on pages 223 and 225. I will not be there for Math on Monday. So this is due Tuesday.
04/13/2010
Humanities
-Marco Polo report (2 pg. journal entry)
Write down info on your region of Marco's travels, answering the following questions:
1) What was the situation of the country when Marco Polo traveled there?
2) What might Marco Polo have seen there?
3) If you were to bring back one thing from that area to show the class, what would it be?
LOOKING AHEAD: Vocab. test Fri.
04/07/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish the odds on page 217 and evens on page 219. Cole and Brenden have already finished. Gianni and Alec are close to finished.
04/07/2010
Humanities
1) Le Morte d'Arthur, "Le Mort d'Arthur", 472-490
2) Daily Reading Skills: 5-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words, question and observation of your choice
04/06/2010
Humanities
OVER SPRING BREAK:
1) Finish reading Le Morte d'Arthur, "The Tale of the Sangreal"
2) Daily Reading Journal: (7-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words, 1-2 pg. observation: Does the quest for the Holy Grail succeed? How or if not, why not?)
04/06/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should do all on page 211, 212, and 213 for the break. Some problems may be difficult be cause we have not covered them recently. Do your best.
Also, Gianni used my book in class today and when i took it back he left his work in it. He completed 1 and 2 from page 211, so he has only 3-7 for that page plus the other pages.
Enjoy the break.
03/26/2010
Humanities
TEST: Medieval Society/Church
03/26/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish their adding and subtracting time handouts.
03/26/2010
Humanities
Study for "Feudal Society/Church Test". The written section will be from 8:10-8:40 tomorrow morning. The oral section will be from 12:30-2, during Reg. Humanities time.
03/25/2010
Humanities
1) Read Le Morte d'Arthur, "Tale of the Sangreal," pgs. 392-406 (5. and 6.)
2) Daily Reading Skills (5-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words, question, observation)
03/25/2010
Science
Owl Pellet Analysis Worksheet (Hansen) due tomorrow
03/24/2010
Science
1) Animal Report due next Wed. (handout)
03/24/2010
Humanities
ALEC AND AGATA: 1 pg. journal entry, "Why do you think women in The Arabian Nights and Le Morte d'Arthur are always portrayed negatively (as witches and enchantresses")?
GIANNI, COLE, BRENDEN: Read Le Morte d'Arthur, "The Tale of the Sangreal", pgs. 379-392 (3. & 4.)
03/24/2010
Science
-Animal Report from Kingdom to Species due to present
03/23/2010
Humanities
1) Read Le Morte d'Arthur: "The Tale of the Sangreal", pgs. 359-379
2) Daily Reading Skills Worksheet (5-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words, Question, Observation)
3) Students should also bring home a handout for an upcoming test Fri. on the Medieval Feudal State/Church
03/23/2010
Science
1) REMINDER: Animal Report due WED.
2) Due Thurs: Owl Pellet Analysis sheet due
03/23/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish their metric conversions worksheet from class. Cole and Alec already turned theirs in.
Also the odd numbered problems on page 199 should be done up to number 27. That's 14 total problems on that page.
03/22/2010
Humanities
1) Le Mort d'Arthur: "The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake" (p. 118-136)
2) Daily Reading Skills:
-7-sentence summary-
-3 vocab. words
-Question
-Observation: Do you think Sir Launcelot should be "the most famous knight"? If so, why? If not, do you have another candidate in mind that we've read about thus far?
03/19/2010
Humanities
1) “The Tale of King Arthur and the Emperor Lucius”
2) Daily Reading Skills Sheet (summary,
vocab. words, question)
Observation Question: What does Malory want to say about his medieval England by writing this tale?
Pick the most exciting passage from the story (min. 2-3 sentences, max. one paragraph)
03/19/2010
Humanities
BRENDEN: Vocab. test tomorrow
03/18/2010
Humanities
1) Finish up worksheet on the saints (list actions of each saint and write a paragraph on what makes them different)
2) Vocab. test tomorrow (vocab. sheet)
03/18/2010
Humanities
1) Finish up worksheet on the saints (list actions of each saint and write a paragraph on what makes them different)
2) Vocab. test tomorrow (vocab. sheet)
03/17/2010
Chess Practice Log
Name of Student _______________________________
# of games
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Parent Signature_____________________________
03/17/2010
Science
WED: Biology Quiz (handout)
03/17/2010
Humanities
1) Read Le Morte d'Arthur "Gawain, Uwayne, and Marhaus"
2) Daily Reading Skills in journal (5-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words, question and observation)
03/17/2010
Science
-Biology quiz on the Kingdoms, Phyla, and Definitions
03/16/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish 3-8 on page 201 and any unfinished work from the weekend.
03/16/2010
Humanities
1) Read Le Morte d'Arthur,
pgs. 73-81, "Arthur and Accolon"
2) Daily Reading Skills (5-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words); additionally, take 1 pg. in your journal to reflect on the following question:
"Why would Morgan le Fay want to kill her brother Arthur?"
3) I will collect your "Day in the Life of a Commoner" worksheets tomorrow
03/15/2010
Music
Recorder: same homework
Piano: memorized your piano piano
03/15/2010
Humanities
1) ALL: Genealogy work (handout)
2) ALL: Read Le Mort d’Arthur: “The War with the 5 Kings” (69-73)
3) COLE AND AGATA: 2 pg. journal entry on the medieval blackmith (Cole) and physician (Agata) (same handout I gave you yesterday), Day in the Life worksheet on same person
03/15/2010
5th/6th Math
Cole should correct his double-sided worksheet.
In addition to the double-sided worksheet, Gianni and Brenden should finish numbers 1-21 on page 199.
In addition to the double-sided worksheet, Alec should also finish his division worksheet.
03/12/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish numbers 24-30 on page 195 and numbers 1-21 on page 199. 24-30 were for in class work so they should be done or almost done. 1-21 are specifically for homework and are simple conversions, and the conversion table is on page 198 so it should be rather simple.
03/11/2010
5th/6th Math
Students do not have extra homework tonight to give them time to study for Latin. However, Alec and Brenden need to finish handouts that were due earlier this week.
03/09/2010
Humanities
-Study for History Test on Royalty/Nobility of the Middle Ages (WED.)
BRENDEN: Comparative essay due (for late credit)
-Summary of "Rolf and the Viking Bow" due
03/09/2010
Humanities
-Study for History Test on Royalty/Nobility of the Middle Ages (WED.)
BRENDEN: Comparative essay due (for late credit)
-Summary of "Rolf and the Viking Bow" due
03/09/2010
5th/6th Math
Certain students have homework to make up. They have been contacted separately. If you did not receive an email, go outside and play - it's nice out.
03/08/2010
Humanities
1) Final draft of Aladdin comparison essay due
2) Le Morte d'Arthur, Chapter 2: "Balin, or the Knight With Two Swords" (pgs. 43-57)
Daily Reading Skills: 5-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words
Observation: Could Balin have avoided his fate? How? (1-2 pg. journal entry
3) GIANNI: Hobbit seminar due
03/05/2010
Humanities
1) Read rest of Ch. 1 “Merlin”: pgs. 23-43
2) “Daily Reading Skills”: 5-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words, answer this question:
-Examine Merlin’s actions in this first chapter of the tale of King Arthur. What is his goal? (1-2 pg. journal entry)
GIANNI- Hobbit seminar MON.
03/05/2010
5th/6th Math
students should do any assignments that they did not finish for the week plus #s 23-26 and 30-36 on page 184 as well as 3s 37-40 on page 185.
03/03/2010
Humanities
Vocab. test on Ala-ed-Din
03/03/2010
Humanities
1) Study for vocab. test "Ala-ed-Din, Part 2 and Magna Carta"
LOOKING AHEAD: Aladdin comparison paper due Mon.
03/03/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish page 167, numbers 6-17. Make sure to show work.
03/02/2010
Humanities
-Comparative Essay on Aladdin due (intro and 3 body paragraphs)
LOOKING AHEAD: Vocab. quiz "Ala-ed-Din and Magna Carta" Wed.
03/02/2010
Humanities
1) Dream Interpretation Due (handout)
2) WED: Vocab. test
03/01/2010
Music
Recorder: "Air,""Hungarian Dance," "Take It Easy," "Adagio," "Peace,""May Song"(Brenden)
Piano: "Changing of the Guard","By Bayou"(Agata),"Bicycle"(Cole),"Indian Drums" and "The Broken Clock"(Brenden),
"Time Ticks Away"
MEMORIZE THE LINES FOR THE MUSICAL!
03/01/2010
5th/6th Math
Students have a division worksheet to complete for Monday.
03/01/2010
Humanities
1) Parental interview on family history due
2) Work on Comparative Essay (Disney's "Aladdin" and Arabian Nights "'Ala-ed-Din") as per handouts
02/25/2010
Humanities
1) Interview with parents or grandparents due Mon.
2) 1 pg. journal response:
In The Arabian Nights, Bedr-el-Budur likes Ala-ed-Din because he's a prince. In the Disney film Aladdin, Jasmine chooses "the street rat" Aladdin because of his personality. What does all this have to do with our study of history?
02/24/2010
Humanities
1) Study for vocab. test: "Ala-ed-Din and the Wonderful Lamp."
2) Make appt. for genealogy interview with parents/grandparents (interview results due Mon.)
02/23/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should complete the division handout from the weekend tonight. It is due tomorrow.
02/23/2010
Humanities
1) ALEC, GIANNI: Finish "'Ala-el-Din".
2) GIANNI: Study Spelling words (SPELLING BEE Wed. morning)
3) ALL BUT GIANNI: Write a "Daily Reading Skills" log for para. 75-103.
4) ALEC: Color and decorate your "Ali Baba" book. Congrats on winning!
5) AGATA AND COLE: Work together to write a 5-sentence summary of para. 75-103 (for 1 pt. each!)
02/22/2010
Music
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PRACTICE MUSIC 15 MIN. A DAY. BRING YOUR HOMEWORK WITH MINUTES AND YOUR PARENT'S SIGNATURE TO CLASS EVERY MONDAY.
Piano: "Changing of the Guard," 4 easy pieces on low F2G2A2F2C3
Cole: "The Bicycle Rider"
Agata:" By Biyou"
Brenden: "Butterfly" and "Autumn Waltz"
Recorder: "Peace" and "Take It Easy"(soprano), "Hungarian Dance,""Air" and "Adagio"(alto)
Brenden: "May Song"(alto)
02/22/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should be designing the front covers of their books. The wording should be "Euclid's Elements of Geometry" and they should be creative with their designs. They also have a division handout to work on and they need to study their definitions that we went over this week for the test on Monday.
02/22/2010
Humanities
1) ALI BABA "Two Thieves" illustrated books due
2) READ "Ala-Ed-Din," para. 50-74 (pgs. 27-38)
3) DO Daily Reading Skills Sheet
GIANNI: 1 and 2 only, plus NEW SPELLING LIST pgs. 1-15
02/19/2010
Humanities
1) Read "Al-ed-Din", para. 25-49 (pgs. 17-27)
2) Daily Reading Skills (5-sentence summary, 3 vocab. words, question, observation)
DUE MON: Ali Baba art book ("The Two Thieves")
02/19/2010
Humanities
GIANNI:
-1-2 pg. summary of "The Hobbit" due
-SPELLING Test on 6th-grade words tomorrow
1) VOCAB. TEST: Study "The City of Brass" words
2) For Art Class tomorrow: Think of how you would continue the story of Ali Baba, discussing what happens to the two thieves who were left behind in jail.
02/16/2010
Music
Soprano recorder: "Peace,""Take It Easy"
Alto recorder: "Air," "Hungarian Dance"
Piano:"Changing of the Guard'
Agata:"By The Bayou"
Cole: "The Bicycle Rider"
Brenden: "The Butterfly" and "Autunm Waltz", review old pieces
Start memorizing your lines for the musical.
02/16/2010
Humanities
1) Final draft of animal fable due (typed)
2) Read "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves"
3) ALL BUT GIANNI: "Daily Reading Skills" on Ali Baba with the following additions/exceptions: 5-sentence summary of entire tale; Observation 1 pg.: "Is Ali Baba a hero? Why or why not?"
4) GIANNI: SPELLING BEE, 6th-grade words. Also try to get on some online sites and practice.
5) GIANNI AND ALEC: Your first alternate book ("The Hobbit" and "The Chamber of Secrets") needs to be read by Tues.!
6) WED: Vocab test. on "The City of Brass"
02/09/2010
5th/6th Math
I have been informed that, because of the field trip on Monday, there will be no Math class, so the assignment is due on Tuesday. I would also like to take the time to express my happiness with the work of each student this week. They each have put forth excellent efforts to work through the Euclidean propositions and proofs. I have thoroughly enjoyed this past week of class, and your childrens' enthusiasm and effort are the reasons.
Thank you,
Mr. Sokoll
02/09/2010
Humanities
1) Read "The Story of the City of Brass", paragraphs 1-12
2) All except for GIANNI: "Daily Reading Log" (you have five sentences for the summary this time)
3) COLE: Summary of "Deathly Hallows" due (1-2 pgs.)
4) GIANNI: Spelling Test tomorrow on ALL 5th-grade words (remember to bring packet to school)
5) LOOKING AHEAD: Vocab. test Thurs.
02/08/2010
5th/6th Math
Students need to locate point "D" on their drawings that they did today in geometry and write why they believe the point ought to be where they have placed it. This doesn't help parents understand what's happening, but the students have been told what their objective is numerous times as we moved through the drawing, so they should be able to understand.
02/08/2010
Humanities
1) Read "Four Animal Fables From the Arabian Nights" packet
2) Write a 2-sentence summary for each fable (make sure each fable is labeled)
3) Observation on your fable: What importance does the "Son of Man" have in this story?
4) GIANNI ONLY: Do 1), then move to Spelling Packet for Bee- GIANT SPELLING TEST on Mon.
02/08/2010
Humanities
Extra credit: Work on Non-Violent Christian Banner for Movies field trip
02/05/2010
Humanities
1) Final Draft of Research Paper on Mammal Due
2) GIANNI- Spelling Bee (1 hr.)
BRENDEN- Seminar on "Return of the King": formulate question
02/04/2010
5th/6th Math
The students should draw an equilateral triangle using a given line with A and B as end points (extremities). This line can be any length, but not too large since that would make the project unwieldy. 1-2 inches is best. The students cannot simply draw the triangle, they need to use circles to draw the triangle. I have given them clues in class and I would like them to try to figure it out. This is the beginning of Euclidean geometry.
02/04/2010
Humanities
1) ALL: Read "The Seven Voyages of Sinbad", Third, Fourth, and Fifth Voyages.
2) GIANNI: Study for spelling bee (1 hr.)
OTHERS: Do "Daily Reading Log"
Your "Observation" should take up 1 journal pg. and answer the question: What SPECIFIC heroic actions does Sinbad take in these three voyages?
LOOKING AHEAD: FINAL DRAFT OF MAMMAL RESEARCH PAPER DUE FRI.
BRENDEN: Prepare for "Return of the King" seminar on Fri. during Humanities
02/03/2010
5th/6th Math
We are beginning a new math project. We will be going over Euclid's "Elements of Geometry." I suggest students have paper or a notebook set aside for definitions of terms since their will be tests over those definitions as well as the usual proofs and problems.
-Vocab. Test (handout: "The Birds and Beasts and Carpenter" and "The Story of the Magic Horse")
02/02/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish problems 1-37 on page 155. They each have finished some of these problems already. There will be no Math class on Monday, so they also have more time to finish them.
02/02/2010
Science
-Rough draft of Science Research paper due. FOLLOW OUTLINE.
02/02/2010
Humanities
-Vocab. test tomorrow (handout)
-GIANNI: spelling test tomorrow on first 5 pgs. of packet
02/01/2010
Music
1. Final draft on the favorite instrument
(type it, put your name, grade, school's name and school's phone# on top)
2. Piano: "Changing of the Guard" and 4 easy pieces for left hand. Brenden and Agata have individual assignments.
3. Recorder: "Peace," "Air", "Hungerian Dance" and "Take It Easy."
Brenden: memorized 5 staff notes (CDEFG), play exercises with CDE.
Bring your minutes with your parent signature back to school next Monday
02/01/2010
Science
(Mon.)-Rough draft of "Mammal" Research paper due, following the outline you completed with Mrs. Thomas at the Library. Your draft must be a COMPLETE draft.
01/29/2010
Humanities
-Complete worksheet and study for Crusades Test tomorrow
GIANNI- Spelling for County Bee (30 min.)
Bring spelling packet in tomorrow
BRENDEN- Bring journal in tomorrow (Black/White Composition Book)
01/29/2010
Humanities
COLE AND BRENDEN- Finish your journal entry on "The Magic Horse"
01/29/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should do problems 1-9 on page 152 and 1-20 on page 155. Cole and Brenden already finished page 152's work.
01/28/2010
Humanities
ALL:
1) Finish "The Story of the Magic Horse."
2) Do a "Daily Reading Log" with the following changes:
-3-5 sentence summary from WHERE WE LEFT OFF
-Look up all vocab. words you do not understand (and include parts of speech)
-For your "Observation," choose either the a) horse, b) King, or c) maiden and answer: If this story is a dream and you are the prince, what does the thing you chose signify (stand for)?
AGATA: Prepare for your "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" seminar.
GIANNI: Study for vocab. quiz (for the handouts you need, check previous night's homework), and for County Bee
01/27/2010
Humanities
Vocab. quiz. You will be responsible for two handouts: "Vocabulary List for Test: Arabian Nights, The Fisherman and the Jinni" and "Early Modern English: A Glossary."
01/26/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should complete their division worksheets.
01/26/2010
Humanities
-Write a 1-2 pg. journal entry answering the following question:
1) When you read the fable "The Birds and the Beasts and the Carpenter," how do you feel about being a human? You may use examples from your life if you want.
GIANNI- 30 min. Spelling study
LOOKING AHEAD:
Wed.- Vocab. quiz from list and "Early Modern English" sheet
Fri.- Test on First-Third Crusades
1) Write 1-2 pg. journal entry:
"What is the moral of the story 'The Birds and the Beasts and the Carpenter'?"
2) Read alternate book (AGATA: finish by next week)
3) GIANNI- 30 min. of spelling Fri. and Sat. for County Bee; FINISH DIAGRAM OF BOAT TO IMPROVE GRADE!!!
01/22/2010
Humanities
-Read The Arabian Nights, p. 242-254:
"The Birds and the Beasts and the Carpenter"
-Read minimum pages of alternate book
GIANNI: 30 min. of spelling for County Bee!
01/21/2010
Humanities
1) Read The Arabian Nights, "The Fisherman and the Jinni," pgs. 44-54
2) Daily Reading Skills Worksheet: Your summary should be 5 sentences, and take up pgs. 38 (point where woman comes out of wall)-44.
3) Daily Reading in Alternate Medieval Book
4) GIANNI ONLY- 30 min. spelling for County Bee
01/20/2010
Humanities
-Arabian Nights, "The Fisherman and the Djinni," pgs. 29-44
-Read your chosen book (I've passed out the number of pages you need to read each day
-GIANNI: 30 MINUTES OF SPELLING FOR COUNTY BEE!
01/20/2010
Humanities
-Complete Daily Skills Reading Sheet in your journals
01/20/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should do the multiplication problems on page 104, the chapter test portion.
01/19/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should do page 103, numbers 2-9 in the 5th grade book. Cole is already finished.
01/18/2010
Music
We are entering the Concerts for Young People writing contest. We have read "The Remarkable Farkle McBride" in class. Students are required to write an essay, or poem, or a short story or any creative writing project that fits within the one-page limit.
Subject: Farkle McBride continued to try numerous instruments in order to find one that most suited him. If you were Farkle, which instrument would you choose to play and why? If you already play an instrument, how did you choose it and would you like to play another?
Prizes: Six students will be recognized at the Concert for Young People and invited to sit onstage with the musicians for one piece. One grand prize winner will get a chance to condunct Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra.
Deadline: February 2nd.
Bring your rough draft next Monday 2/18
Piano: "Changing of the Guard" and 4 easy pieces on low GABGC.
Agata: "Bicycle"
Alto recorder: "Air" and "Hungerian Dance"
Soprano: "Peace"
01/13/2010
Humanities
-MEMORIZE RIDDLE
-Parents: Read Crusades packet for Wed. evening discussion.
01/12/2010
Humanities
- Have riddle memorized for tomorrow morning
-"What does Charlemagne's dream mean?"
1 pg. journal entry, using the elements discussed today in class (have students see their journals)
01/11/2010
Music
Soprano recorder: "Peace"
Piano: "Changing of the Guard"
01/11/2010
5th/6th Math
The students should do internet research on their mathematicians. Though Wikipedia is not a great source for academic papers, the fact that the students are trying to find out as much as possible makes Wikipedia a good place to look. I've seen the pages there, and they are well referenced, so they should feel free to use the information there along with the other sources that have been used thus far. Each student already has a good amount of notes taken, and those should be typed into a coherent form, and additional material should be found where necessary. I will post individual assignments next.
01/11/2010
Humanities
- Crusades Essay due Mon.:
Intro
3 Paragraph Body (3 Main Points)
Conclusion
01/11/2010
Math for Gianni
Gianni needs to fill in some aspects of his research to cover some of the important findings of Fibonacci. Wikipedia has a few pages on fibonacci, fibonacci numbers, fibonacci primes, and the golden ratio. These will be difficult to understand (I do not understand much of them) but they are short, and there are still usable, understandable sections to look over.
Try to type one to two pages describing Fibonacci and what he did. Oh, and don't forget to explain his work's connection to indian-arabic numerals and ideas and how he is important for bringing them to Europe.
01/11/2010
Math for Alec
There is a plethora of material on Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans, this is both good and bad. It's good because there's so much to write about, and it's bad because there can be too many things to write about and Alec may not know what to do next. He has a simple biographical sketch written already, and so he should focus on high points such as the Pythagorean theorem - what is it and why is it useful? If he has time, he should look at how Pythagoras influenced Plato in his religious/philosophical views - these do not have to be in depth, we can go there later.
01/11/2010
Math for Cole
Cole has a good biographical sketch and a good amount of other information of Archimedes already. His most important task is to type this in a usable form, not necessarily paper form but a very organized note form. And he should try his best to find more information to make the work even better.
01/08/2010
Middle School Math work
For the next few weeks, the students will be putting together short research projects of their own choosing on a mathematician or mathematical school of thought. The students all received some form of research packet or a book to help them get started. We will visit the library to do research during math time until the projects are in good shape or until they are completed, depending on the pace of the process. In either case, we will return to regular math classes a week or two after Christmas break. We will return to these projects again for the end of the year projects as well.
01/08/2010
5th/6th Math
Do worksheet on decimals. Comparing positive and negative numbers using a number line is extra credit.
01/08/2010
Humanities
-Continue writing your persuasive essay based on the points I gave you in class (handout)
-Memorize Anglo-Saxon Riddle
01/07/2010
Humanities
Write intro paragraph of your persuasive essay: Why is my side just (right)?
1st sentence should catch the reader's attention and make them want to read more
Rest of intro should list the support for your side.
Ex: "The Crusaders' cause is just because they are Christians,they are coming to the aid of their fellow Byzantine Christians, and they seek to take back Jerusalem from the infidel."
01/06/2010
5th/6th Math
Students should finish the worksheets and continue to find information on their mathematicians.
01/06/2010
Humani
01/04/2010
Middle School Math
Over the break, students should read the materials that they found at the library and write notes on their mathematician's important life events and mathematical contributions.
I assigned this earlier this week, but not everyone produced notes. The students should NOT think that "mental notes" are sufficient. about a page of handwritten is possible to accomplish over the break without taking too much time, especially since they should simply be summarizing the materials that they have received, not producing new information or synthesizing that information into an argument. This should be a very simple historical sketch.
12/17/2009
Humanities
-TEST: BYZANTIUM, ICONOCLASM, AND THE EAST/WEST SCHISM
-RECYCLE ALL OLD PAPERS!!!
12/16/2009
Middle School Math
The students do not have math on Tuesday Dec. 15. So they should do some research for their projects and write about half a page of notes on the most important life events and intellectual contributions of their mathematician from the packets/books they have received or from their own research. This can be bullet points, it does not have to be in proper sentence/paragraph form because they are just collecting data right now.
12/14/2009
Music
Piano: Play solo pieces by heart,
"Celebration Day" and "Silent Night" by heart.
Soprano recorder: "Peace," "Goodness," "Kindness and "Hark!The Herald..."
Alto recorder: "Easy," "Theme and Variation in 6/8" and "We Wish You"
TURN IN ALL LATE HOMEWORK ASSIGHMENTS THIS WEEK! THERE IS ONLY ONE HOMEWORK LEFT TILL GRADES ARE SENT HOME!
12/14/2009
Humanities
-Add more info to your research paper (specified in my corrections, about 1/2 pg.)
-FALL INTO READING
Looking ahead:
WED: Trip to TV Show: "Kickin' It with Keith"
THURS: Unit Test- Byzantium Film, Iconoclast Controversy, East-West Schism
12/14/2009
Humanities
-VOTE for a non-European medieval culture to study this week!
Africa
India
China
Japan
Australia
Central America
(see email to parents entitled: Medieval World Culture Days)
12/12/2009
Music
There will be a free string concert on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 1pm, at Hahn Hall on the campus of the Music Academy of the West at 1070 Fairway Rd. above Butterfly Beach. The concert features more than 100 local string players from pre-K through high school.
There will be extra credit for attending the concert.
12/10/2009
5th/6th math
Do problems 30-39 on page 100. Correct problems on the decimals exam.
12/10/2009
Agata's Math
Agata, redo numbers 7-10 from last night's work on your own. Go on to numbers 11 and 12 on the next page. They are tricky, but you can do them. Refer to the examples at the beginning of the lesson, and remember that we will work on them a lot in class tomorrow and until you master them, so don't panic.
12/08/2009
Humanities
1) GIANNI AND ALEC- Please turn in your corrected tests
2) ICONOCLAST CONVTROVERSY QUESTIONS- Answer in your journals
WED: Research Papers for Manuscript, Final Draft Due
12/07/2009
5th/6th Math
Review your work for exam on decimals. The exam will be Monday, December 7.
12/07/2009
Music
Soprano recorder: "Goodness," "Kindness" and "Peace." Alto recorder: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "Theme and Variations in 6/8"
Piano: "Celebration Day," "Silent Night"(memorized)
Solo piano pieces (memorized)
"Changing of the Guard"
Agata:"Bicycle Rider"
Practice instrument 15 min. a day.
Bring the sheet with your minutes back to class. Don't forget to ask your parent to sign it.
There will be extra credit for going to the orchestra concert on Monday 11/30 at Wake Center (300 N.Turnpike) at 7:15
12/07/2009
5th/6th math
Since this week's classes have been moved around a bit because of various field trips, I want to be sure that the students are prepared for the exam on Monday.
Please have them finish problems 17-22 on page 99 as well as problems 26-34 on page 99. They were begun in class, and so they should not be difficult to finish.
To prepare for the exam they also ought to look over page 100 and be sure that they are familiar with the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems on that page, especially the section that begins with number 13. We covered all these for the past few weeks, and they ought to refer to the earlier examples from the lessons if they have questions.
12/07/2009
Humanities
COLE AND GIANNI: Write a rough draft of your research paper for manuscript(handout given at end of day)
AGATA AND ALEC: Online research (will send to your parents over the weekend)
ALEC: Corrected tests on the Vikings and Islam to be signed by parents and returned
12/04/2009
Humanities
COLE AND ALEC: Corrected tests due
GIANNI: Congratulations on your Spelling Bee win! Enjoy your night off!
12/03/2009
5th/6th Math
Do numbers 17-22 and 26-36. Estimation is not necessary - just solve them like your earlier work.
12/03/2009
Humanities
1) AGATA- Work on research paper outline
2) ALEC- Begin writing your first and second paragraphs on Dragons.
3) COLE AND GIANNI: SPELLING BEE tomorrow!!!
12/02/2009
Humanities
-Reflections on the Getty Trip:
2 pg. journal entry after thinking about trip and accessing website
http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/
scriptorium/
What did I learn? What would I like to know more about?
COLE AND GIANNI: Study Spelling Words for Thurs. Bee
12/01/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium", Part 2 (Chs. 28-43)
2) Write a 2 pg. journal entry answering the following questions:
Why does Aidan think by the end of Part 2 that "God...abandons everyone in the end" (p. 502)?
How might God be working through the events that occur in Byzantium and Trebizond?
12/01/2009
5th/6th Math
Do worksheets and numbers 13-26 on page 98.
11/24/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium," Chs. 28 & 29
2) Study for Islam Test AT LEAST 30 minutes (pledgers you know who you are!)
11/23/2009
Music
Students are required to practice music 15 min. a day. They bring their homework paper back to school with their parent's signature on it.
Piano: Play "Silent Night,""Celebration Day" and solo piece by heart once a day.
Practice "Changing of the Guard"
Agata: "Bicycle Rider"
Recorder: "Kindness,""Goodness" and "Peace"
11/23/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium," Chs. 26 & 27
ALEC AND AGATA: Research your timeline event (email to parents)
COLE AND GIANNI: Spelling words #181-300 (Test Mon.).
LOOKING AHEAD: Islam Test Tues.
11/23/2009
Humanities
Final revision of "Beowulf" paper due
11/20/2009
Humanities
1) "Byzantium," Ch. 25
2) Viking Test (North Atlantic handout)
11/19/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium," Chs. 23 & 24
2) COLE AND GIANNI: Spelling test tomorrow Words 121-180
AGATA AND ALEC: Online assignment (see email to parents), bring in your timelines
FRI: Viking test (Handout)
11/18/2009
Humanities
- Read "Byzantium", Chs. 21 & 22
AGATA AND ALEC: Parallel Islam Timeline (see email to parents)
COLE AND GIANNI: Spelling Words #61-120
LOOKING AHEAD: Thurs.: Test on the Vikings!
11/17/2009
Humanities
- "Byzantium," Chs. 19 & 20
-AGATA and ALEC:
Vocab. test tomorrow
-COLE and GIANNI:
Spelling test: Words 1-60
11/16/2009
Music
Soprano recorder: "Kindness" (pay attention to the middle section of the piece) and "Goodness"
Alto recorder: "We Wish you A Merry..."
Piano: "Silent Night" and "Celebration Day" (memorize)
Solo Piano Pieces (start working on memorization)
I have sent informing letters to the parents regarding missing homework. Please, sign and send them back to school with your child. Thank you.
11/14/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium," Chs. 17 & 18
2) On-line research project (in email to parents)
LOOKING AHEAD: Vocab. quiz next Tues.
11/13/2009
Humanities
"Byzantium," Chs. 15 & 16
Dark Ages Test. Study the following:
-film study guide
-Dark Ages Timeline
11/12/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium", Chs. 14 & 15
2) Beowulf paper due- final draft (typed)
11/10/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium" Chs. 8, 9, 10
11/10/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium," Chs. 11 & 12
2) Prepare for seminar discussion tomorrow by answering the question:
Was Charlemagne right to convert the Saxons through war?
Write a 1 pg. journal entry.
11/09/2009
Music
Soprano recorder: "Goodness" and "Kindness" (THERE WILL BE A TEST ON THE MIDDLE SECTION OF "KINDNESS ON 11/5 )
Alto recorder: "Twinkle, twinkle" (both parts)
Piano: "Celebration Day" and "Silent Night" (memorize by heart)
Solo pieces:
Agata - "Evening Song,""Betsy Biddle Plays the Bass Fiddle"
Alec - "County Fair"
Cole - "Yankee Doodle"
Gianni - "Ring the News"
Bring homework music minute sheet to class. Parent's signature is required.
11/09/2009
5th Math
First, I apologize for not posting the homework recently. My computer was infected with a virus and I have not been able to access the internet. I will use a school computer to post as often as possible.
The homework: Students need to finish any inclass work which they failed to complete this week. This includes even numbers on page 79, all on page 80, all on page 84 (except for 17-22), and 17-24 on page 85. all students did not finish in class work at least once this week, and it has piled up for them. i will be away for a wedding this weekend, but i will be happy to talk about any concern you have on Monday. Of course, I will have my cell phone with me thi weekend if you have any pressing concerns.
11/09/2009
Humanities
Rough draft of "Beowulf" paper due
11/06/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium," Ch. 7
2) Rough draft of intro and first 2 paragraphs of "Beowulf" paper due (handout)
3) GIANNI AND COLE: Spelling bee list using strategies (spend about 15-20 min./day between now and Dec. 3)
11/05/2009
Humanities
1) "Byzantium," Ch. 6
2) VOCAB. TEST- Beowulf (handout distributed in class on Mon.)
11/04/2009
Humanities
1) "Byzantium," Ch. 5
2) On-line research project and journal entry (see my email to parents)
LOOKING AHEAD: Thurs. Vocab. Test "Beowulf"
Next Wed.: Beowulf Expository Essay
11/04/2009
5th Math
I have begun a system of writing down the students' homework assignment on a piece of graph paper so that they have the assignment on the paper that they will use to do their work.
The assignment for tomorrow is to finish the work on page 74 #s 16-30 that they had in class and to do page 79 #s 1-12 in the "class exercises" section.
11/03/2009
Humanities
Read "Byzantium", Chs. 3 & 4
Quiz tomorrow on Chs. 1-4 (Basic Plot and Characters)
LOOKING AHEAD: Vocab. Quiz, "Beowulf" on Thurs.
11/03/2009
5th math
5th graders should do problems 16-30 on page 74
11/02/2009
Music
Practice music 15 min. a day. Bring HW back on Monday with parent's signature.
Soprano recorder: "Goodness" and "Kindness"
Alto recorder: "Theme and Variation" and "Twinkle, twinkle"(both parts)
Piano: "Celebration Day" and "Silent Night"
Agata's piano assignment: "Evening Song" and "Angels We Have Heard"
11/02/2009
Humanities
1) Read "Byzantium," Ch. 2
-3 words you do not understand
-Underline sentences you do not
understand
2) Study for Beowulf Test (Study Guide)
Journals will be collected on Mon.
10/30/2009
Music
Practice 15 min. every day: recorder, piano, or combination.
10/30/2009
Humanities
- Show "5th Grade Pledge" to parents, sign, and return.
10/30/2009
Humanities
1) Come up with 3 questions for Brother Roy tomorrow and email them to me by no later than 10 PM
2) Read "Byzantium," Ch. 1.
Write journal entry:
-3 words that you do not understand: list them with parts of speech and definitions
-underline whole sentences that you do not understand and be prepared to show them in class tomorrow
10/30/2009
Humanities
In-house Spelling Bee tomorrow! Study
(Words 345-516 on list)
10/29/2009
CHESS- ONGOING
- Practice 15-20 minutes each day.
Agata: Play someone with ranking 2000 or better and beat them!
10/29/2009
HUMANITIES
-Read your portion of "The Rule of St. Benedict". Choose the one that interests you and write 1/2 pg. answering the following question:
Why would this rule be pleasing to God?
Fri: In-House Spelling Bee: study final page of 5th grade word list.
Mon.: Beowulf Test on first half of book and Anglo-Saxon culture
10/28/2009
Humanities
1) 6 spelling words: "inaugurate-liberalize", write each 5x, part of speech and definition
2) Web site research (attached in email to parents)
3) VOCAB. TEST TOMORROW on words #409-438
10/27/2009
Humanities
FOR TOMORROW:
1) 6 spelling words, "locomotion-performance." Write each word 5x with part of speech and definition.
2) Progress Reports: Write 3 SPECIFIC things you can do the rest of the term to improve your grade. Write 1 SPECIFIC thing Mr. R. can do to make the class better.
3) Draw Grendel in at least 4 colors (colored pencils). Include arrows and passages from the poem that you used
for your drawing.
Ex: Draw an arrow to his eyes and write "a baleful light...flared from his eyes..." (l. 726-7).
LOOKING AHEAD:
Wed.: Spelling Test, words #409-438
Fri.: In-House Spelling Bee: 2 Winners will go on to Coastline Bee Dec. 3
10/26/2009
5th Grade weekend
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Diagnostic Sheets to be completed on graph paper
10/26/2009
Humanities
1) Next 6 words on spelling bee sheet
("plaintiff-signature")
2) 2 pg. journal entry: Describe the meeting and fight between Beowulf and Grendel from the perspective of Beowulf or Grendel (1st person "I").
3) Think of a "kenning" for a Kenning Contest next week; the best one will receive a prize. A definition of kennings can be found on the "Beowulf-Some Poetic Devices" sheet I handed out today in class.
10/23/2009
MUSIC: ONGOING
Practice 15 min./day, keyboard and/or recorder (your choice)!
10/23/2009
Humanities
Dark Ages Test tomorrow!
(Study guide is History Channel film worksheet)
10/22/2009
Evening Meditation: Oct. 21, 2009
HUMANITIES
- 6 words on spelling sheet: "telegram-alienation"
-Web assignment (see my email)
Looking Ahead:
Fri., Oct. 23: Test on Dark Ages film
