Thursday, February 26, 2015

Thursday's Homework

Math- Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators- handout 3.C.28-29

Language Arts  •   Study this week's high frequency words and vocabulary.   Click on the link at the
                              right to view the list.  The trial test tomorrow will be optional, for those who
                              would like to take it early.  We will have the final test next Wednesday.

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Thursday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Wednesday's Homework

Math- None tonight due to Marshall Science Fair Family Night.

Language Arts  • Write complete sentences using this week's vocabulary from Woodsong.
                              Study this week's high frequency words and vocabulary.   Click on the link at the
                              right to view the list.

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Wednesday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Thursday's Homework

Math- None tonight due to the  mid-module assessment today.

Language Arts  • Reading Log entries are optional this week.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Wednesday's Homework

Math- None tonight due to Marshall Family Fitness Night.  Review the problem sets for the last two
           weeks to prepare for the fractions mid-module assessment tomorrow.

Science-  • Science Fair projects are due tomorrow morning

Language Arts  • Reading Log entries are optional this week.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Tuesday's Homework

Math- None tonight.  We are working on Subtracting Unlike Fractions.

Language Arts-  • Due to the short week and the Thursday due date for Science Fair projects, we
                              will not be having a spelling test this week.  We will continue to read Woodsong.

                           • Reading Log entries will be optional this week.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Wednesday's Homework

Math- Subtracting Unlike Fractions- handout (begun in class today).
           Remember to write an equation in which fractions have been renamed to share a common
           denominator.  

Language Arts-  • Write complete sentences using this week's vocabulary from Woodsong.  This
                              is due tomorrow (Thursday).
                              Study this week's high frequency words and vocabulary to prepare for the test
                              tomorrow.   Click on the link at the right to view the list.

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Wednesday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Tuesday's Homework

Math- Subtracting Unlike Fractions- handout (started in class).
           Remember to write an expression showing the original fraction names, as well as an equation
           in which all fractions have been renamed to share a common denominator.  Draw boxes to
           represent the fractions and the subtraction operation for the first six problems.

Language Arts-  • Write complete sentences using this week's vocabulary from Woodsong.  Study
                              this week's high frequency words.  Sentences are due Thursday morning.
                              Click on the link at the right to view the list.

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Tuesday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Monday's Homework

Math- Adding Unlike Fractions: Lesson 3 Homework handout.
           Remember to write the equation which shows the renaming of the given fractions to equivalent            fractions with a common denominator.

Language Arts-  • Write the definitions for this week's vocabulary from Woodsong and study this
                              week's high frequency words.  Click on the link at the right to view the list.

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Monday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Thursday's Homework

Math- Naming Fractions and Equivalent Fractions- handout 3.B.14 (front side only).
           Remember to draw representative diagrams to show how you create a common denominator
           before adding the numerators.  Write an equation that shows which fraction(s) were renamed
           before adding.

Language Arts-  • Practice this week's high frequency words and vocabulary definitions to prepare for                               tomorrow's test if you think you will be needing to re-take it.

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Thursday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.
Reminder: Remember to ask your parent(s) to read and sign the field trip behavioral expectations 
                  form that was sent home today.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Wednesday's Homework

Math- Naming Fractions and Equivalent Fractions: Fraction Process Problems #1- handout.
           Remember to write an expression showing the original fraction names, as well as an equation
           in which all fractions have been renamed to share a common denominator.  Add these to
          'prove' that the sum of these pieces is equal to one whole.
          Note- This was scheduled to be homework on Tuesday.  Some students may have finished it in 
          class, but should be able to share it with parents as they were asked to take it home tonight.

Language Arts-  • Write complete sentences using this week's vocabulary from Woodsong.  Study
                              this week's high frequency words.  Click on the link at the right to view the list.
                             This is due tomorrow (Thursday).

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Wednesday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Tuesday's Homework

Math- Naming Fractions and Equivalent Fractions: Fraction Process Problems #1- handout.
           Remember to write an expression showing the original fraction names, as well as an equation
           in which all fractions have been renamed to share a common denominator.  Add these to
          'prove' that the sum of these pieces is equal to one whole.

Language Arts-  • Write complete sentences using this week's vocabulary from Woodsong.  Study
                              this week's high frequency words.  Click on the link at the right to view the list.

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Tuesday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Monday's Homework

Math- Naming Fractions and Equivalent Fractions: Non-congruent Regions handout.
           Remember to write an expression showing the original fraction names, as well as an equation
           in which all fractions have been renamed to share a common denominator.  Add these to
          'prove' that the sum of these pieces is equal to one whole.
          Hint- Refer to the Congruent Regions handout completed in class today.

Language Arts-  • Write the definitions for this week's vocabulary from Woodsong and study this
                              week's high frequency words.  Click on the link at the right to view the list.

                           • Remember to read for a minimum of 30 minutes in your silent reading book.
                             Write complete sentence responses to one of the prompts for Monday's entry on
                             your Reading Log.