Monday, August 27 Copy down the assignment board Pick up a copy of the week’s Spelling/Vocab Words from the front table – CHANGE THE DATE ON THE TOP, I FORGOT!! Make your lunch count. Find a new seat – choose wisely. Move your seat’s name tag to the back of your new seat. Put your word list in your vocab folder: Begin studying THE SPELLING – TEST FRIDAY.

RW (M): How can readers analyze the text to determine the various elements of a story? Materials: butcher paper, picture book, markers Opening: What are the main parts of a fictional story? Work Period: As a class, we will read Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs while evaluating the parts of the story. Closing: Compare and contrast the parts of THIS story to the TRADITIONAL version. 

WW (M): How do writers compose an effective, proper essay? Opening: What makes an effective essay? Model Work period: Analyze models Closing: Evaluate necessary elements (AC)

MW (M): How do mathematicians prioritize multiple-step problems to ensure accurate solutions? Opening: Notes/Practice: PEMDAS Work period: Write “Monday” and your heading on today’s paper. Complete page “Monday” #1-16 Closing: grade

Finished? Begin completing this week’s vocabulary - TEST FRIDAY: Science (M): Compare chemical properties of matter to their physical properties. Opening: What are chemical properties? (A/C) Work Period: ON NOTEBOOK PAPER: Complete reading pages 40-50, lesson 1, skills pg 50. Turn in to the Science tray when finished. Finished? Begin completing this week’s vocabulary - TEST FRIDAY: solution: a mixture that contains two or more unlike substances combined evenly; process of solving a problem or question  functional: having a practical purpose, working  vernacular:   spoken by the native or common people of a region or country modified:   to change in some way; alter. Adapted: to change for a particular use prudent:   showing good judgment and caution; sensible; wise remuneration: pay, reward, or compensation Closing: Anchor chart – Measurable vs. Observable (go through)

Tuesday, August 28 Copy down the assignment board Place Monday folders on your desk. Make your lunch choice - #2, today you are responsible for turning it in!!!! NOT ME!!!! *Today at 11:10 – we will go to the computer lab* Begin completing this week’s vocabulary - TEST FRIDAY: solution: a mixture that contains two or more unlike substances combined evenly; process of solving a problem or question  functional: having a practical purpose, working  vernacular:   spoken by the native or common people of a region or country modified:   to change in some way; alter. Adapted: to change for a particular use prudent:   showing good judgment and caution; sensible; wise remuneration: pay, reward, or compensation

RW (T): How can readers analyze the text to determine the various elements of a story? Opening: As a reader, which part of the story do you find the most crucial? Discuss. Work Period: (In Study Sync)/As a group: Read the excerpt from The Hobbit, pg 21-24. On CHART PAPER, WITH MARKERS: Create a chart of the FIVE STORY ELEMENTS: Character Setting Problem Solution Theme Closing

MW (T): How do mathematicians prioritize multiple-step problems to ensure accurate solutions? Opening: Notes/Practice: PEMDAS https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-arith- prop/pre-algebra-order-of-operations/v/introduction-to-order-of-operations Work period: Write “Tuesday” and your heading on today’s paper. Complete page “Tuesday” #1-20 Closing: grade

Science (T): Understanding physical and chemical changes and the differences between the two. Opening: What are physical and chemical changes? (A/C) Work Period: Complete reading pages 53-61, lesson 2 review pg 61 #1-5. Turn in to the Science tray when finished. Write “Tuesday” and your heading on today’s paper. Complete math page “Tuesday” #1-16 Closing: Physical/chemical changes walk – observations in journal.

Wednesday, August 29 Copy down the assignment board Make your lunch choice Study spelling and vocab (have you completed the vocab?) – TEST FRIDAY. solution: a mixture that contains two or more unlike substances combined evenly; process of solving a problem or question  functional: having a practical purpose, working  vernacular:   spoken by the native or common people of a region or country modified:   to change in some way; alter. Adapted: to change for a particular use prudent:   showing good judgment and caution; sensible; wise remuneration: pay, reward, or compensation

RW (W): How can readers analyze the text to determine the various elements of a story? 1) IN YOUR GROUP FROM YESTERDAY: Complete work from yesterday: Work Period: (In Study Sync)/As a group: Read the excerpt from The Hobbit, pg 21-24. On CHART PAPER, WITH MARKERS: Create a chart of the FIVE STORY ELEMENTS: Character Setting Problem Solution Theme 2) INDEPENDENTLY: Get a sheet of notebook paper. PLACE YOUR HEADING ON IT. “Think Questions, page 24” Answer the “Think Questions” on page 24 – CHOOSE 3/5 for EACH question, label the QUESTION NUMBER BY THE TEXT EVIDENCE (this is new – be careful!!!) Turn in to the “ELA” paper tray Finished? Read or study your vocab.

WW (W): How do writers compose an effective, proper essay? Prompt: How does the story element of character influence the events of the plot (or the conflict of the plot) in The Hobbit? What is the connection between the two? Steps: Brainstorm first – IN YOUR READING JOURNAL: Title: “The Hobbit: Connection between Character and Plot.” In your reading journal: Use a double-bubble map or some sort of thinking map to organize your thoughts, whichever makes the most sense to you. Write an essay about the connection which you have discovered: What are parts of an essay MUST you have to be effective? Be careful with your spelling and punctuation. HOW ARE YOU USING THE STORY IN YOUR ESSAY TO BE CLEAR AND CONCISE?

MW (W): How do mathematicians prioritize multiple-step problems to ensure accurate solutions? Opening: Notes/Practice: PEMDAS Work period: Write “Wed” and your heading on today’s paper. Complete page “Wed” #1-20 Closing: grade

SS (W): What are the five themes of geography? Opening: Define the meaning of theme Work period: Read pg 10-14 in your SS text book As you read, create a chart defining and illustrating each theme of geography. BE SURE TO PUT EACH DEFINITION IN TERMS OF WHICH YOU UNDERSTAND, NOT HAVE MERELY COPIED FROM THE TEXT Closing: Which theme, as a geographer, do you find to be the most intriguing?

Thursday, August 30 Copy down the Assignment board Make your lunch choice Study spelling/vocab – TEST FRIDAY. library TODAY at 11:50 solution: a mixture that contains two or more unlike substances combined evenly; process of solving a problem or question  functional: having a practical purpose, working  vernacular:   spoken by the native or common people of a region or country modified:   to change in some way; alter. Adapted: to change for a particular use prudent:   showing good judgment and caution; sensible; wise remuneration: pay, reward, or compensation

RW (W): How can readers analyze the text to determine the various elements of a story? 1) IN YOUR GROUP FROM YESTERDAY: Complete work from yesterday: Work Period: (In Study Sync)/As a group: Read the excerpt from The Hobbit, pg 21-24. On CHART PAPER, WITH MARKERS: Create a chart of the FIVE STORY ELEMENTS: Character Setting Problem Solution Theme 2) INDEPENDENTLY: Get a sheet of notebook paper. PLACE YOUR HEADING ON IT. “Think Questions, page 24” Answer the “Think Questions” on page 24 – CHOOSE 3/5 for EACH question, label the QUESTION NUMBER BY THE TEXT EVIDENCE (this is new – be careful!!!) Turn in to the “ELA” paper tray Finished? Read or study your vocab.

RW (R): How can readers analyze the text to determine the various elements of a story? 2) Get a sheet of notebook paper. PLACE YOUR HEADING ON IT: “Focus Questions, page 25” Answer the “Focus Questions” on page 25 – for EACH question, label the QUESTION NUMBER BY THE TEXT EVIDENCE (this is new – be careful!!!) Turn in to the “ELA” paper tray Finished? Read or study your vocab.

WW (R): How do writers compose an effective, proper essay? How might the story element of character influence the events of the plot (or the conflict of the plot) in The Hobbit? Brainstorm first – use a bubble map or some sort of thinking map to organize your thoughts What are the parts of an essay you MUST HAVE to be effective? Be careful with your spelling and punctuation. Finished – turn in to the “ELA” tray Read, study vocab, work on the reading assignment, organize locker Finished – no talking

SS (R): How can we apply the five themes of geography to our town? Opening: Review the five themes 1) 15 minutes – finish the chart from yesterday, read or study for tomorrow’s vocab/spelling test, take restroom break Work Period: “My Town: Five Themes of Geography” Work in groups Due Friday Closing: Status check

Friday, August 31 YOU MADE IT! DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING THAT MAY BE SET OUT IN THE ROOM. Copy down the assignment board – GET THIS WEEK’S ASSIGNMENT LOG SIGNED BY A PARENT THIS WEEKEND … I WILL CHECK FOR A SIGNATURE ON MONDAY. Not signed on Monday? You will sign the log and owe 5 laps at recess. GET IT SIGNED.  On a blank sheet of paper – Heading (name, number, date) 2. Spelling test 3. #1-15 4. YOU NEED IS A SHARPENED PENCIL (MAKE SURE IT HAS A USABLE ERASER). 5. Read or study for your test.

Learning Stations, Friday, August 31: Station 1: Readers From the picture books, choose one story. Read, determining the story elements and organizing them in a bubble map on the paper provided. Time? Illustrate as wanted. DON’T FORGET TO WRITE THE TITLE OF THE BOOK! Station 2: Writers Using the pictures on the red paper: Create a bubble map over the “story elements” you can “see” in the picture. Center – create a title of the picture Station 3: Math Challenge: On a whiteboard: Write a numerical expression with at least FOUR different numbers that uses parenthesis, exponents, division, multiplication, subtraction, and addition and is equal to 10. Trade and solve the problem ON A WHITEBOARD – do you agree with each other’s answer? ONCE YOU FEEL YOU HAVE FOUND ONE: WRITE IT ON A NOTECARD TO POST ON THE WALL.  Station 4: Computers Study Island Station 5: Social Studies/Science: Complete the “My Town” project – use the desktop computer if you need to research - and any other project/work you may have yet to complete this week.

Station 1: Readers From the picture books, choose one story. Read, determining the story elements and organizing them in a bubble map on the paper provided. DON’T FORGET TO WRITE THE TITLE OF THE BOOK! Time? Illustrate and decorate as wanted. Station 2: Writers Using the pictures on the red paper: Create a bubble map over the “story elements” you can “see” in the picture. For each bubble – TITLE of the story element with an explanation OF that story element DEPICTED in the picture Center bubble – create a “title” of the picture

Log on to a laptop and utilize this time to get on Study Island Station 3: Math Challenge: On a whiteboard: Write a numerical expression with at least FOUR different numbers that uses parenthesis, exponents, division, multiplication, subtraction, and addition and is equal to 10. Trade and solve the problem ON A WHITEBOARD – do you agree with each other’s answer? Once you think you have found one: Write it on a notecard to post on the “PEMDAS” poster on the “Math” wall.  Station 4: Computers Log on to a laptop and utilize this time to get on Study Island Station 5: Social Studies/Science: Complete the “My Town” project and any other project/work you may have yet to complete this week.