Friday, November 22, 2013 Waning Gibbous Who found out the moon phase? 8:10 – 8:30 On a sheet of notebook paper, solve the following problems: 4,986 ÷ 946,655 ÷ 85 8,854 ÷ 9884,361 ÷ 21

Word Study Test Week 13 8:30 – 9:15

1. Every year all of the family goes to Grandmother’s for Thanksgiving. 2. The preamble in this document begins, “We the people of the United States”. 3. One job the liver is to detoxify poisons that reach the blood. 4. White blood cells perform the important job of removing bacteria and dead skin. 5. After studying in college for 3 years I should hope you will graduate.

6. The width of the room was 16 feet. 7. His job in the war was to sneak into enemy lines and destroy the bridge. 8. The rope across the arena was just tight enough for the tight rope walker. 9. I completely understand the problem you are having with your parents. 10. After eating that tremendous meal my stomach grew 3 inches larger.

11. The bone in his leg was broken so badly it protruded from the skin. 12. The replica of the plane was only 7 inches big. 13. The large bird with a hairless head ate the dead animal on the road. 14. The U.S. Senate and House finally passed a law to reduce greenhouse gasses. 15. If you keep slouching like that you’ll be walking like a 100 year old man.

16. Working together as a team is the only way to solve the problem. 17. Don’t walk near the mother bear and her cub or you’ll be in trouble. 18. Before 1900 people lived without electricity, cars, or central heat. 19. Should we change over to a non- polluting fuel source for our vehicles? 20. The debating team loved to debate the issues with other elementary schools.

Restroom Break 9:15 – 9:25

Native American PowerPoint Presentations 9:25 – 10:45

Being a Writer 10:45 – 11:30

Character, Plot, and Setting Last time we read The Summer My Father Was Ten. Who is this story about? What happens? When and where does it happen?

Today I want you to pick one of your favorite fiction stories that you have written so far and create a character, plot, setting chart on your story. We will discuss your discoveries when you are finished. Character (Someone) Plot (Something Happens) Setting (Somewhere in time) Monsieur BibotMagic figs make his dream come true. Paris Selfish dentistHis dog eats a fig.Modern times GreedyHis dog’s wish comes trueBibot’s house

Character, Plot, Setting Now that you have taken a deeper look at your story by creating a character, plot, setting chart on it, which of the three elements (character, plot, setting) might you want or need to focus on if you continue to add to this story?

Independent Writing For the next 20 or 30 minutes you can: – Work on a story you started earlier. – Start a new story. – Think and add more details about character, plot, and setting.

Sharing and Reflecting Who would like to share a part of their writing today? What did you work on during writing time?

Multiplication/ Division Fact Quiz 11:30 – 11:35

Begin Math Test! Chapter 5 11:35 – 12:00

Out of Classroom! 12:00 – 12:45 Activity 12:45 – 1:15 Lunch 1:15 – 1:45 Recess

Finish Math Test! Chapter 5 1:45 – 3:00 When finished – Science Workbook pages 64-67

SCIENCE TIME 3:00 – 3:10

Potential – Kinetic Game!

Homework Math – practice multiplication/division facts Science Workbook pages Read at least 30 minutes every day; Study vocabulary

3:10 – 3:15Wrap Up! Pack-Up Office will announce: Car Riders – Leave around 3:15 Bus Riders – Teacher walks out about 3:22 (listen to intercom-dismisses by grade)