Character Trait

Grammar

Math

Science

Mon.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Tuesday

Discuss the Word of the Week: 

Patriotism

-Brainstorm ideas about the word.

-Write the ideas in the Changing Lives activity book.

-Write a rough draft for the Word of the Week in the Changing Lives activity book.

-Write down all assignments in planner, even if they are completed.

-Get your planner signed by your parent/guardian every night.

-Use possessive pronouns that come before nouns and possessive pronouns that can stand alone on pages 302-303.

-Write in the Daily Writing Composition book:  Tongue Twisters

Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words, such as, “The sleek, silvery sled slid speedily over the shimmering snow.”  Pick a letter to use as a beginning sound and write a sentence filled with alliteration.

-Practice manuscript and cursive handwriting.

-Participate in the Book It Program.

-Review proofreading sheet for January 8-14.

-Solve problems from the Spiral Review and Test Prep transparency and the Problem of the Day.

-Complete Workbook 163. (both sides)

-Study for the Mastery test on ordered pairs utilizing the four quadrants.

-Work on Accelerated Math.

Coordinates:

http://www.esylvan.com/html/6AR05M.html

http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain/co/

http://www.bonita.k12.ca.us/schools/ramona/teachers/carlton/tutorialinteractives/inF-L/graphing/zeich/ablesen.html

-Use PowerPoint program to type Scientific Research Paper in Mission Control in the morning.

-Typed scientific research paper is due no later than January 31^st.  http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/handbook/projectreport.html

-Please follow the guidelines presented on this webquest:  http://www.pcboe.net/pcis/quest2/ScientificResearchPaper/index.htm

You may have more pages/components than listed on webquest, but not fewer.

Wednesday

-Revise your rough draft on the Word of the Week in the Changing Lives activity book to make it better.

-Write down all assignments in planner, even if they are completed.

-Get your planner signed by your parent/guardian every night.

-Identify contractions and the words from which they are formed on pages 304-305.

-Write in the Daily Writing Composition book:  The Cat’s Meow

Answer Your Cat’s Question Day is observed in January.  If your pet could talk, what do you think it would say to you?  (personification)

-Practice cursive handwriting using the provided handout.

-Participate in the Book It Program.

-Work on Proofreading sheet for January 15-21.

-Write an essay using the teacher’s prompt.

-Solve problems from the Spiral Review and Test Prep transparency and the Problem of the Day.

-Review Workbook 163.

-Work on Ordered Pairs worksheets.

-Study for the Mastery test on ordered pairs utilizing the four quadrants.

-Work on Accelerated Math.

-Define the vocabulary on page E4:  matter, mass, volume, weight, density, conduct, and insulate.

Variables:

http://www.nasaexplores.nasa.gov/show_k4_student_st.php?id=030501144447

-Please follow the guidelines presented on this webquest:  http://www.pcboe.net/pcis/quest2/ScientificResearchPaper/index.htm

You may have more pages/components than listed on webquest, but not fewer.

Thursday

-Proofread your Word of the Week writing to make it flawless.

-Write down all assignments in planner, even if they are completed.

-Get your planner signed by your parent/guardian every night.

-Use we and us for emphasis with nouns used as subjects and objects on pages 306-307.

-Write in the Daily Writing Composition book:  Warm and Cozy

Pets and other animals often need special care and attention during the winter months.  Describe ways in which pet lovers can help animals keep warm and cozy during this chilly season.

-Participate in the Book It Program.

-Work on Proofreading sheet for January 15-21.

-Solve problems from the Spiral Review and Test Prep transparency and the Problem of the Day.

-Demonstrate knowledge of ordered pairs utilizing the four quadrants by taking the 1^st Mastery test.

-Work on Accelerated Math.

-Discuss concerns about the Scientific Research paper and experiment.

-Share experiment and findings with the class.

-Read pages E6-E7.

Friday

-Publish your final copy in the Changing Lives activity book.

(Activities from Changing Lives are given grades in Language as “Other Averages.”)

-Write down all assignments in planner, even if they are completed.

-Get your planner signed by your parent/guardian every night.

-Review pronouns on pages 314-315 (1-30). 

-Write in the Daily Writing Composition book:  And Now for Sports News

The Super Bowl is played toward the end of January.  Pretend that you are a football player who has just scored the winning touchdown for your team.  Write down several questions a TV reporter might ask you; then answer them!

-Participate in the Book It Program.

-Work on Proofreading sheet for January 15-21.

-Participate in DARE during Exploratory Time.

-Solve problems from the Spiral Review and Test Prep transparency and the Problem of the Day.

-Demonstrate knowledge of ordered pairs utilizing the four quadrants by taking the 2^nd Mastery test.

Consider visiting these sites:

-www.aaamath.com

-http://www.SFSuccessnet.com

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_5th.htm

-Use PowerPoint program to type Scientific Research Paper in Mission Control in the morning.

-Be sure to have your experiment, notes, and research material complete and in your colored folder.  Your typed scientific research paper is due no later January 31^st.  If you do not finish typing today, you may have to work after school in the school library, public library, and at home.

-Please follow the guidelines presented on this webquest:  http://www.pcboe.net/pcis/quest2/ScientificResearchPaper/index.htm

You may have more pages/components than listed on my webquest, but not fewer.