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Math 1 Mrs. Darnell organized 5 children on each of 9 teams to play in a basketball tournament. How many children were playing in the tournament? Thought: Information: Plan/Number Sentence: Solution: Verification:

Math 1 Answer Mrs. Darnell organized 5 children on each of 9 teams to play in a basketball tournament. How many children were playing in the tournament? Thought: X Information: 5 children, 9 teams Plan/Number Sentence: 5X9= ? Solution: 45 Verification: There were 45 children playing in the tournament.

Math 2 A roll of nickels is worth $2.00. A roll of pennies is worth 50 cents. How much money would there be with 5 rolls of nickels and 5 rolls of pennies? Thought: Information: Plan/Number Sentence: Solution: Verification:________________________

Math 2 Answer A roll of nickels is worth $2.00. A roll of pennies is worth 50 cents. How much money would there be with 5 rolls of nickels and 5 rolls of pennies? Thought: x, + Information: 5 rolls nickels, 5 rolls pennies Plan/Number Sentence: (5x $0.50) + (5x $2.00)=$ $10=? Solution: $12.50 Verification: There would be $12.50.

Analogies 1 1) Nile : Egypt : : Mississippi : _________ 2) sun :___________ : : wind : blows

Analogies 1 Answer 1) Nile : Egypt : : Mississippi : _North America 2) sun : shines : : wind : blows

Analogies 2 1) France : Europe : : China : _______________ 2) train : caboose : : _______________ : trunk

Analogies 2 Answer 1) France : Europe : : China : Asia 2) train : caboose : : hood: trunk

Daily Five 1 Why do we do Daily Five?

Daily Five 1 Answer Why do we do Daily Five? So we can grow as readers and writers.

Daily Five 2 Name 3 reading strategies that you have learned this year.

Daily Five 2 Answer Answers will vary. Check your CAFÉ chart.

Social Studies 1 Name 3 mountain ranges in the U.S.

Social Studies 1 Answer Name 3 mountain ranges in the U.S. 1. Appalachian Mts. 2. Rocky Mts. 3. Cascade Mts.

Social Studies 2 What do you call the lines on a globe that go up and down? What do you call the lines on a globe that go side to side?

Social Studies 2 Answer What do you call the lines on a globe that go up and down? Longitude What do you call the lines on a globe that go side to side? Latitude

Science 1 What is a series circuit? What is a parallel circuit?

Science 1 Answer What is a series circuit? A circuit where all bulbs and /or motors share the same connection to the energy source. What is a parallel circuit? A circuit where each bulb or motor has its own connection to the energy source.

Science 2 What do you know about the poles of a magnet?

Science 2 Answer What do you know about the poles of a magnet? Like poles repel and opposites attract.

Challenge A man has to be at work by 9:00 a.m. and it takes him 15 minutes to get dressed, 20 minutes to eat and 35 minutes to walk to work. What time should he get up?

Challenge Answer He should get up at 7:50.