The weekly Roar
Reading
Math
*CIA - We have completed the 2nd quadrant & - as good readers—we found a line of
thinking (what we think the author is trying
to tell us). We have begun collecting evidence to support this line of thinking as we
start reading the 3rd quadrant.
*4th= Reading, writing, & comparing decimals. We’ve been working on using numMt Pilchuck Elem.
berlines as well. This helps us to compare
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decimals, fractions & mixed numbers.
Yikes—definitely a good place for IXL!
April 24, 2013
Unit test Friday!
*Next Tuesday is our MSP reading assessment...our class our already great thinkers
so we are just practicing how to attack that
thinking on a test by doing practice packets.
Expect that they will be doing some of this
at home as well!
*5th = Creating & solving algebraic exSpecial Points of
pressions—translating English to math.
Interest:
We’ve also gotten into more complex (2
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step) function relationships & putting those FOR SAILOR
CARE PACKAGE &
on graphs. We are taking a quick jaunt into
AUCTION BASunit 10 to look at patterns & then we take
KETS—thanks!!
the unit 8/10 test on Friday!
Writing
*Word Work: 4th week of MSP content
words—test TOMORROW!
*Grammar = Homonym, synonym & antonym
packet (packet due May 1st)
*4th = writing w/ Mrs. Nesham—working on
essays, response to a prompt & EDITING
(these kids are great writers!). They also
did an all day write to practice stamina!
Science
*5th = Practice tests for the MSP & reviewing science concepts
Project = Rube Goldberg blueprints should
be done & materials being collected. Don’t
forget about this fun device!
Social Studies
*We wrote essays on our historical leaders!
Colvin’s Catch THIS week…. Tate Brust!!!
These are a Few of My
Favorite Things...
*Favorite Color = NEON GREEN
*Favorite Animal = PANDAS
*Favorite Place = ABSOLUTE AIRPARK
*Favorite Food = WATERMELON
*Favorite activity = SOCCER OR BASEBALL
*Other interesting facts:
Tate is a fifth grader
in our class. Here some things
that you should know about
Tate. His favorite book is “The
Hunger Games”. His favorite
animals are pandas and koalas.
Tate also wishes he had a panda or a koala. Soccer is his favorite sport, because he’s really good
at it. Tate’s favorite T.V shows are
Pranked, and Fantasy Factory. His favorite candy is jellybeans. His favorite food is steak.
That’s all you need to
know about Tate.
By Rio
 TODAY Leadership
Night at Mt
Pilchuck
 4/26 = Be a tree!
 4/30—Reading
MSP
 5/2—Writing (4th)
or Science (5th)
MSP
 5/3 = Panther
Pride
 5/7—Math MSP
 5/9—4th MSP
writing (no 5th)
 During MSP testing
days please try to
avoid appointments
& trips!
Quote of the Week
~ “.”
~Thomas Fuller
Things to know…
MSP
4th:
*Next 2 Tuesdays and Thurs- Review =
days will be MSP days!
P.19 Area of complex figures (with
Remember:
-Be here on time!
-Get a good night’s sleep.
-Eat a filling breakfast.
-Bring a healthy snack.
*Students can bring gum and
mints to have!
(CLASS DONATIONS VERY
WELCOME!)
Worth repeating:
*Supplies we need =
1. Pencils!!
2. Baby wipes
all right angles)
F.4 Multi-step word problems
D.10 Multiply a 2-digit number by
a 2-digit number: complete the
missing steps
D.11 Multiply a 2-digit number
by a 2-digit number
D.12 Multiply a 2-digit number by
a 2-digit number: word problems
N.2 Compare and convert metric
units
G.5 Write variable equations to represent word problems
V.4 Interpret charts to find mean,
median, mode, and range
O.5 Elapsed time
O.6 Find start and end times:
multi-step word problems
H.1 Input/output tables with addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division
*Bring in Ereaders to use for
H.2 Function tables
reading! (We can’t get wi-fi
until next year, so bring them H.3 Write linear functions
H.4 Graph linear functions
in loaded with a book!)
*Go online to our class page &
check out our math curriculum links!
I.1 Coordinate graphs review
SPIRIT FRIDAYS:
R.2 Add and subtract fractions
with like denominators: word
problems
4/26 = Be a Tree
5/3 = Panther Pride
5/10 = grade level colors
(4th=black, 5th= white)
I.2 Graph points on a coordinate
plane
I.4 Coordinate graphs as maps
Q.10 Convert between improper
fractions and mixed numbers
5/17 = Camouflage Day
Q.3 Reduce fractions to lowest
terms
Q.5 Compare fractions
5/24 = Crazy Hat Day
Q.6 Put fractions in order
5/31 = Sports or Neon Day
V.1 Calculate probability
Current Unit:
T.1 What decimal number is illustrated?
T.2 Understanding decimals expressed in words
T.3 Place values in decimal numbers
T.4 Equivalent decimals
T.10 Compare decimal numbers
6/7 = Panther Pride
6/14 = Twin Day
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5th
Review =
Q.4 Write equations to represent
word problems
B.17 Area of triangles
C.2 Understanding decimals expressed in words
C.3 Place values in decimal numbers
C.7 Compare decimal numbers
C.8 Put decimal numbers in order
L.2 Equivalent fractions
L.3 Reduce fractions to simplest
form
L.4 Convert between improper
fractions and mixed numbers
L.6 Compare fractions and mixed
numbers
(really anything in the 2 fraction
sections!)
K.6 Greatest common factor
F.13 Multiply by 2-digit numbers:
word problems
H.3 Divide multi-digit numbers
by 1-digit numbers
H.4 Divide multi-digit numbers by
1-digit numbers: word problems
H.5 Divide by 1-digit numbers:
interpret remainders
H.6 Estimate quotients: word
problems
H.9 Divide numbers ending in zeroes: word problems
H.10 Divide by 2-digit numbers
H.11 Divide by 2-digit numbers:
word problems
Y.1 Calculate mean, median, mode,
and range
Current Unit:
Q.1 Simplify expressions using
order of operations and parentheses
Q.2 Write variable expressions
Q.3 Evaluate variable expressions
Q.4 Write equations to represent
word problems
Q.5 Solve equations I
Q.6 Solve equations II
Q.7 Function tables
Q.8 Convert graphs to input/output tables
Q.9 Write linear functions
Q.10 Graph linear functions
Q.11 Evaluate functions
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