Homework Assigned 3/21/12 DUE: 4/3/12

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)

□ Reading worksheet: The Art of the Elephants

2. Math
□ Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators:

10.3 problems 1-13

10.6 problems 1-26

*work can be completed on the worksheets or on graph paper. 

3. Word Work

□ Create your own comic strip. It can be over what you did during spring break or it can be on anything else you choose. You will be graded on conventions and art. 

□ Vivid Vocab: Directions will be sent home. Just in case, see directions below:

Spring Break Vivid Vocabulary Requirements

·       Pick one word from the book that you are reading. This word must be interesting. It must be a word that you think would be “new” to your peers.

·       You are to do the following by Tuesday, April 3^rd (use card stock provided):

o   Write the word large at the top of the paper (at least 2 inches).  Use a dictionary first to write the definition under the word (if you can’t find the word in the dictionary, you can use the Internet).

o   Color the word so it stands out (block letters work well).

o   Draw a picture showing a scene of what the word means (3-D pictures will get you more points-use scrap booking supplies, cotton balls, popsicle sticks, construction paper, Cheerios, etc to make it stand out)

o   Write a sentence using your vocabulary word.( On the bottom)

o   Practice saying your word, definition and sentence because you will need to make an oral presentation to the class on the day that it is due.

**It is important to be neat, careful and try to be creative as you work on this project.  It is always a good idea to discuss this with your family and you can get some help from them on this one.  I encourage family participation for this project.  The main idea is to build your vocabulary so you will learn new and interesting words.  

Homework Assigned 3/15/12 DUE: 3/20/12

~Only reading homework is assigned this week~

Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)

□ Reading worksheet: Muscles in the Wild

Homework Assigned 2/23/12 DUE: 2/28/12

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)

□ Reading worksheet: A Fitness Challenge

2. Math
□ Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators - Problems 1-16 
*Must complete on graph paper. 


3. Word Work

□ Dear Parents/Silent- Consonants - Page 31


*Other than R.A.H. minutes and book report speeches, there will NOT be homework assigned on the 28th or the 6th. Homework will be assigned again on March 13th. 

Homework Assigned 2/16/12 DUE: 2/21/12

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)

□ Reading worksheet: A Big Victory for a Small Army

2. Math
□ Place Value Through Thousandths 1-19


3. Word Work

*No word work this week

Homework Assigned 2/9/12 DUE: 2/14/12

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)

□ Reading worksheet: Now You're Cooking! 

2. Math
□ Adding fractions with unlike denominators - ODD problems only. Math must be complete only on graph paper.


3. Word Work
□ Similies and Metaphors - page 1-3

Book Report/Speech

Free Choice Book Report

There are no kids on the planet who are better presenters than C-1’s fifth graders. . . That means YOU! As a special reward for your wonderfulness, your first speech/book report/project can be on any book you choose, 100 pages or more!  Here’s your chance to choose a genre’ you really love! Historical Fiction? Science Fiction? Non-Fiction? Realistic Fiction? Humor? Mystery? Biography? Fantasy? Poetry? Mythology? Anything!

Here are the only guidelines you’ll need:

ü  FIND A BOOK AND START READING.

ü  Make your presentation at least 2 minutes long.

ü  Have it MEMORIZED. (Brief note cards are OK, but don’t just “read.”)

o   Ideas of what to include are attached.

ü  Practice, practice, practice until it feels comfortable and smooth.

ü  Include “Something Special” in your report. (See below)

ü  Complete the “Speech Practice Form” to turn in on report day.

Something Special

Anything you come up with would be fine, but here are some suggestions:

• Make a mobile with events, characters, and settings from your book.
• Create a poster that makes others want to read your book.
• Design a diorama.
• Come in costume as a character from your book.
• Make a puppet.
• Create a collage of images that represent your book.
• Paint a scene or setting.
• Build a model scene or setting.
• Create a sculpture.
• Try paper mache’.
• Make a pop up book.
• Design an alternate book cover.
• Make your presentation in PowerPoint form.
• Use Publisher or Word to create fliers or handouts about your book.
• Film your presentation in video format. Introduce it to us, and show it!
• Bring artifacts or objects important in your book.
• Create a timeline of events.

Name: ___________________________ will be ready to present on Friday, March 2^nd. (Half the class, chosen by random drawing, will present that day, and the other half on Monday, March 5^th.

Wow! That’s 24 DAYS to prepare (plus two 3 day weekends)! I KNOW you’ll be ready! J

__________________________ Parent Signature

*Back Page is below:

____ Book title is read and book is displayed: ___________________________________

____ Author and Illustrator are identified.

____ The setting is described with details and the time the story takes place is identified.

____ Several main characters are identified with details about each one.

____ The big problem needed to be solved in this book is identified with details.

____ Funny/Naughty/Brave or __________________________  actions are identified.

____ Project is colorful and neatly done.

____The details of the favorite part are explained and clearly match the poster.

____ Detailed recommendation is given.

____ Possible locations of the book are given.

____  Student used a clear, loud voice that could be heard in the back of the room.

____  Student was prepared for the oral book report.  He/she had obviously practiced giving it aloud several times because there were very few mistakes, hardly any pauses with “ums” or “uhs”, and the student did not lose his/her place during the report.

Bobbie Sneed - Author Visit

Homework Assigned 2/2/12 DUE: 2/7/12

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)
□ Reading worksheet: Cooking Up a Tasty Cinco de Mayo

2. Math
□ Adding fractions with unlike denominators - problems 1-12


3. Word Work
□ Figurative Language - problems 1-12 

Homework Assigned 1/26/12 DUE: 1/31/12

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)
□ Reading worksheet: Spelling Their Way to Success


2. Math
□ Number Line - Adding Eighths and Twelfths

3. Word Work
□ Analogies/Examining Similarities pg. 10

Homework for this Week - 1/23/12

I will be assigning homework today (the homework that I posted on the blog last week) and it will be due this Friday. Student will also be getting homework as normal on Thursday and it'll be due the following Tuesday.

Homework Update

I didn't get a chance to go over homework today, so I didn't send it home (due to students leaving throughout the day and due to flooding reports). I will update the blog as soon as I send homework home.

Homework Assigned 1/19/12 DUE: 1/24/12

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)
□ Reading worksheet: Can you spell N-E-R-V-O-U-S?


2. Math
□ Interpreting remainders - problems 1-4 

3. Word Work
□ Analogies/Antonyms worksheets: page 34

Homework Assigned 1/12/12 DUE: 1/17/12

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)
□ Reading worksheet: An Everyday Poet


2. Math
□ Division with Greater Numbers 5.5 - Distributive Property (Use either clustering or Partial Quotients)
*Show all work on graph paper


3. Word Work
□ Analogies/Antonyms worksheets: page 30 

Update on Homework

There are a number of students who need extra time to work on their homework from over the break, so I did not give homework today. Homework assigned on 12/15/11 is now due on 1/10/12.

Homework Assigned 12/15/11 DUE: 1/4/11

*Homework will be due on Wednesday, January 4th (because there isn't school on Monday, the 2nd).

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)
□ Reading worksheet: A Poetic Visitor

2. Math
□ Practice 4.5, 5.1, & 5.2 (show all work on graph paper).

3. Word Work
□ Take Home/Dear Parents - Pg. 22

4. Technology (Blogger)/Writing:
□ Write a paragraph (or more) about what you did over the break. Proof read with an adult and then post your blog! Feel free to post a photo along with your writing and feel free to make comments your peers blogs.

Homework Assigned 12/8/11 DUE 12/13/11

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 30 minutes)
□ Reading worksheet: Where the Poetry Begins

2. Math
□ Solving Division Problems pg. 29-30

3. Word Work
□ Take Home/Dear Parents - Pg. 13

Japon on the Road Presentation

Newport Aquarium Pictures

Homework Assigned 12/1/11 DUE: 12/6/11

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 20 minutes)
□ Reading worksheet: Poetry Slam

2. Math
□ Pracitcing Multiplication and Division - Unit 1 pg. 69 & 70 (*division is only clustering).

3. Word Work
□ Proofreading - Pg. 4

Homework Assigned 11/17/11 DUE: 11/29/11

1. Reading
□ R.A.H. (every night for 20 minutes)
□ Reading worksheet: Wasteful or Resourceful

2. Math
□ Fact Fluency 10's (front and back)
□ Division - Unit 1 pg. 61 & 62
□ Solving Division Problems- Unit 1 pg. 65 & 66