MRS. KOLODZIEJ GRADE 5

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

HOMEWORK:

SOC.ST. - STUDY for CENTRAL AMERICAN map test TOMORROW

SPELLING - Study Unit 19 spelling words for test TOMORROW

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab writing "So far" summaries of SWINDLE. Early finishers were able to review Latin American maps and Mathmagician. When we got back in the classroom we read in HAMLET. Hamlet's play was just performed, and the reaction he feared from Claudius occured. What will Hamlet do? Then we reviewed congruent and similar figures. Next, we went on to symmetry. We did a variety of examples and worksheet to follow. Then we completed a caterpillar drawing activity as symmetrically as we could. (You should see Megan's, it's almost perfect!) Next, we read mini-books from BOCES entitled THE HISTORY OF THE MAYA. It had some good information and the photos were terrific. Then off to lunch. After recreation the chorus kids were with Mrs. Crua. Those who remained watched a film from Boces called EVERY STONE HAS A STORY. It was an informative lesson on rocks and crystals. When the kids returned we worked in our language workbook on subject, object, and relative pronouns. Then we wrote a mini-poem and did a small art activity. Next, there was time for some silent reading in SWINDLE and playing card games. Then off to art class.

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab practicing our Latin American maps, the human skeleton, and Mathmagician. CONGRATULATIONS, CONGRATULATIONS! Nick became the 13th MATH ALL-STAR! Now, all the boys in the class are members of the group! Great going! BOYS...a special prize tomorrow! When we returned to the classroom we continued with HAMLET. HAMLET was very upset because he heard from the apparition that his Uncle Claudius murdered his father, the King of Denmark. Then we went to the math text and worked on congruence, motion, and similar figures. Then we did some related worksheets. Next, we discussed what was read yesterday in SWINDLE with Mrs. Nordling. Then we had some time to read a chapter together. Then we switched back over to math and worked on Tangrams, ancient Chinese puzzles. Aleah was able to put the seven shapes back into the square shape very rapidly. Great going Aleah! Then we practiced many assorted animals and figures with the tangram pieces. We chose some of our favorites and glued them down. (The kids have some paper tangram puzzles to try out on families this evening!) Then off to lunch. After recreation we finished up the tangram puzzles. Then we had Emma, Aleah, Abby, Drew, Brandon, Luke, and Isaiah act the roles of the main characters in ROMEO & JULIET in a short version of the classic play. Great Job players! Then we watched a Boces video entitled, "LOST KINGDOM OF THE MAYA." It is an excellent piece that really aids in the comprehension of this Mesoamerican culture. Then we worked on some Latin American coloring activities. Then off to the library.

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab writing 5W poetry about ROMEO & JULIET. Early finishers were able to work on maps, the skeleton, or mathmagician. When we arrived back in class we took a test on ROMEO & JULIET. Then we reviewed pronouns and pronoun antecedents.We also completed a pronoun pack. Then we worked on circle terms, using the compass, and review. Then we did a spelling word review with partners. Next, we talked about what an apparition is, is it different from a ghost, can this phenomenon really occur? Next, we started reading HAMLET. Off to lunch. Mrs. Nordling came in for the afternoon as I have a dental appointment with Dr. D'Addio! (one of my former students) After recreation we read in SWINDLE, did math review pages in our workbook, and worked on two Latin American coloring activities.

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab typing out this week's spelling words. Then we worked on Central American maps, Caribbean maps, and the skeleton system. When we returned to the room we finished reading ROMEO & JULIET. Then we did two pages in our spelling text, one on abc order and other a crossword puzzle. Jocie then passed out cupcakes for her birthday celebration. Next, we read about and worked on circle terms in our math text and at the board. We used compasses to draw circles. Then we did two circle worksheets. Off to lunch. After recreation we reviewed the math terminology from the morning. Then we read two computer articles on the Mayans and their writing system. These Mayan glyphs were grouped into several types and their positions were important. Then we used an air-dry clay to make our own Mayan glyphs. Then we worked on a Central American/Western Caribbean map. Next, we worked on pronouns and pronoun antecedents. Early finishers were able to read in SWINDLE. Off to the pool.

* Don't forget to practice your Central American countries and capitals. Also the western Caribbean countries. TEST this coming Friday, FEBRUARY 10th. Study pack coming home today 2/3/12

*Study for your Science (BONES) Test February 17th

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab reviewing our spelling words. Math ALL-STARS then had some free choice time and the remainder of the group worked on mathmagician. CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! Nate Nasse became a member of the MATH ALL-STARS today with a time of 3 min. 28 sec.! GREAT JOB!The girls went to short meeting about, "Girls On The Run." (information coming home) When we arrived back in the classroom, we took our spelling test. Then we worked on past tense verbs. Next, we read an article on unusual facts about the bard. Then we read in ROMEO & JULIET. Romeo was banished to Mantua and Juliet found herself extremely upset. Then we went back over quadrilaterals and other geometric terms. Then off to lunch. After recreation the chorus kids were with Mrs. Crua and those who remained watched a Boces video on "MEXICO." When the group returned we passed out the Central America study pack for weekend practice. We did the first map activity together for practice. Then we completed a skeleton fill-in activity. Last we read in SWINDLE aloud and then silently. Then off to the pool.

**************CONGRATULATIONS TO ************CANAJOHARIE LIBRARY ART SHOW ***********PARTICIPANTS!!!!!

Megan, Emma, Jocie, Olivia, Abby, and Felicity

ART SHOW OPENING (Feb. 3, 5-7 P.M.)

SPELLING TEST: February 10, 2012

UNIT 19

sentence...difference...influence...

audience...reference...evidence...

absence...experience...conference...

occurence...science...patience...

preference...intelligence...convenience...

2ND QUARTER HONOR ROLL

HIGH HONOR ROLL

ABBY SMITH, LUKE VAN SLYKE,

DREW DOUGLASS, EMMA TRAHAN,

MEGAN MAY, ISAIAH LOGAN

OLIVIA HOPKINS

HONOR ROLL

SCOTT SNYDER, ALEAH SCHAFFER,

LOGAN ARDUINI

HONORABLE MENTION

BRANDON WOLFKIEL, NICK SHARIFF,

NATHAN NASSE, FELICITY FOLTS,

TIA KING, ALEX RHINEHARDT

CONGRATULATIONS!!!