Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Homework: Due February 3, 2011
Puzzle of the Week:
Variable Dilemma
Each letter in the equation below stands for a different number (0-9). Look at each equation carefully. Thnk about the knowledge you have of how numbers work. Find the values of each letter. (A-J)
G + G + G = D
J + E = J
G2 = D
B + G = D
F - B = C
I/H = A (H > A)
A X C = A
Don't forget to answer your guideline questions.
Vocabulary words:
1. alternate
2. demolish
3. energetic
4. enforce
5. feat
6. hearty
7. mature
8. observant
9. primary
10. resign
11. strive
12. verdict
Quote of the week:
I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
Abraham Lincoln
Writing Assignment: Work on Cast of Characters work.
Reading: 20 minutes per night, or 100 minutes over the course of the week. Please focus on your author study books.
Variable Dilemma
Each letter in the equation below stands for a different number (0-9). Look at each equation carefully. Thnk about the knowledge you have of how numbers work. Find the values of each letter. (A-J)
G + G + G = D
J + E = J
G2 = D
B + G = D
F - B = C
I/H = A (H > A)
A X C = A
Don't forget to answer your guideline questions.
Vocabulary words:
1. alternate
2. demolish
3. energetic
4. enforce
5. feat
6. hearty
7. mature
8. observant
9. primary
10. resign
11. strive
12. verdict
Quote of the week:
I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
Abraham Lincoln
Writing Assignment: Work on Cast of Characters work.
Reading: 20 minutes per night, or 100 minutes over the course of the week. Please focus on your author study books.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Homework Due: January 27, 2011
I am so sorry I forgot to post homework last Thursday!
Here are the assignments:
Puzzle of the Week:Fencing
I have a miniature collection of farm animals and I would like to
fence in a rectangular area to put them in. I have only 20
centimeters of fencing.
Find all the different rectangles that you can that have a
perimeter of 20 centimeters.
Write or tell about any patterns you see about your rectangles.
Write or tell why you think you found all the ways to make the
different rectangles.
For extra credit, include one rectangle with decimal measurements.
Answer the four questions as well.
Vocabulary:
1. barrier
2. calculate
3. compose
4. considerable
5. deputy
6. industrious
7. jolt
8. loot
9. rejoice
10. reliable
11. senseless
12. shrivel
Writing Prompt: Personal Narrative
Here are the assignments:
Puzzle of the Week:Fencing
I have a miniature collection of farm animals and I would like to
fence in a rectangular area to put them in. I have only 20
centimeters of fencing.
Find all the different rectangles that you can that have a
perimeter of 20 centimeters.
Write or tell about any patterns you see about your rectangles.
Write or tell why you think you found all the ways to make the
different rectangles.
For extra credit, include one rectangle with decimal measurements.
Answer the four questions as well.
Vocabulary:
1. barrier
2. calculate
3. compose
4. considerable
5. deputy
6. industrious
7. jolt
8. loot
9. rejoice
10. reliable
11. senseless
12. shrivel
Writing Prompt: Personal Narrative
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Homework: 13 January 2011, DUE Thursday, 20 January 2011
Assignment #1: POW & Guideline Questions. Students must solve the math problem and answer the four questions.
Puzzle of the Week: Stacks of Coins
Dylan broke open his piggy bank and found a pile of quarters, dimes, and pennies. He had a total of 52 coins. He used all of his coins to buy a book for $5,98.
As he was stacking up his coins to pay the clerk, he realized 2 of the stacks had the same number of coins, while the 3rd stack had twice as many coins. How many quarters, dimes, and pennies did Dylan have?
Assignment #2: Study Vocabulary words, definitions, and parts of speech for Friday test. (attached word list) Possible strategies for studying: making word cards, typing words on the computer to practice spelling, quiz with a partner or parent, etc.
Vocabulary words:
1.accomplish
2.apparent
3. capacity
4. civilian
5. conceal
6. duplicate
7.keen
8. provoke
9. spurt
10. undoing
11. vast
12. withdraw
Quote of the Week: Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering. Yoda
Assignment #3: Writing Task:Assignment #4:
Writing Prompt:
Please write a three paragraph response to the following prompt:
Pretend that there is no such thing as television, Internet, or video games. What do you do with all your time?
Remember to organize your paragraphs with supporting details around a main idea. Use rich, vivid language. Include phrases, clauses, and figurative language. You may write on this page if you like.
Read 20 minutes each night, or some combination that totals 100 minutes between Thursday and Thursday. Fill in attached reading log.
Start thinking about author study resources to use on Tuesday in class.
Puzzle of the Week: Stacks of Coins
Dylan broke open his piggy bank and found a pile of quarters, dimes, and pennies. He had a total of 52 coins. He used all of his coins to buy a book for $5,98.
As he was stacking up his coins to pay the clerk, he realized 2 of the stacks had the same number of coins, while the 3rd stack had twice as many coins. How many quarters, dimes, and pennies did Dylan have?
Assignment #2: Study Vocabulary words, definitions, and parts of speech for Friday test. (attached word list) Possible strategies for studying: making word cards, typing words on the computer to practice spelling, quiz with a partner or parent, etc.
Vocabulary words:
1.accomplish
2.apparent
3. capacity
4. civilian
5. conceal
6. duplicate
7.keen
8. provoke
9. spurt
10. undoing
11. vast
12. withdraw
Quote of the Week: Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering. Yoda
Assignment #3: Writing Task:Assignment #4:
Writing Prompt:
Please write a three paragraph response to the following prompt:
Pretend that there is no such thing as television, Internet, or video games. What do you do with all your time?
Remember to organize your paragraphs with supporting details around a main idea. Use rich, vivid language. Include phrases, clauses, and figurative language. You may write on this page if you like.
Read 20 minutes each night, or some combination that totals 100 minutes between Thursday and Thursday. Fill in attached reading log.
Start thinking about author study resources to use on Tuesday in class.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Cast of Characters
Cast of Characters is our next exciting unit of study! The overview of activities and requirements are as follows:
Required components:
1. Read two novels by this author, or some total of 200 pages by this author. One may be a book you have already read, but one must be new. (please discuss with teacher if you have concerns or need clarification)
2. Research the author’s life. Write an expository composition to present the author’s personal experiences that influenced their craft, character development, and writing style. (animoto)
3. Create a bio-riddle about the author. (See the attached guideline sheet)
4. Write an autobiography of one of the characters. (you may utilize creative license in filling in blanks not provided by the story but characters must be approved by teacher)
Autobiography must include: Birthdate & place, life story, siblings, experiences that shaped their life, education, etc. This assignment must be typed, and a minimum of six well written paragraphs, presented in 14 point, Times New Roman font)
5. Monologue of the Character: Choose a scene from the book to perform, or introduce the character in a 90- 120 second monologue presented on Blabberize. You will need to choose the scene and find a picture of your character and save it to your flashdrive. You will do the actual “blabberize” at school.
6. Rewrite the ending of the book. Create a change that will make a significant impact on the main character. Maintain the writing style of the author to the best of your ability. For example: Dr. Seuss incorporates rhyme and nonsense words in his writing. This should be typed in 14pt font , a minimum of three paragraphs, and be plausible .
7. Redesign the book cover. On a 9 x 12 sheet of white construction paper, draw and color in colored pencil your design. Remember all the components included on a book cover. This design will then be transferred to canvas during art .
8. Create a Reading Rainbow-style book review of the second novel by the author. Reviews will be shared via podcast on the night of the live performance, as well as linked to class blog.
9. Live performance. At an evening event, act as your character. Be prepared to maintain character by being able to discuss important events of the time period of the novel, quote specific passages from the novel, and BE the individual.
All technology aspects will be completed in class and students will receive significant guidance. The expectation is that drafts are completed in a timely manner so that work can be transferred to the digital media.
Due Dates of Specific Components:
1. Author & book selections: Friday, January 14, 2011
2. Expository composition of author’s experiences( Written copy): Monday, January 31, 2011
(technology aspect will be done in class)
3. Bioriddle about the author: Monday, February 7, 2011
4. Autobiography of book character: Thursday, February 17, 2011
5. Monologue of Character: Thursday, February 24, 2011
6. Rewrite of book ending: Friday, March 4, 2011
7. Redesign of book cover(colored pencil version): Friday, February 25, 2011
8. Book Review(written): Thursday, February 24, 2011
9. Live performance: Week of 21 March.(exact date TBD and announced NLT February 18th)
Students will have significant class time to work on project components, but it is essential that they are productive and efficient.
All technology aspects will be done in class.
If you have questions or concerns about a particular component, please ask prior to the due date!
I am so excited to see what creative and interesting projects result from this endeavor!
YIPEE!
Required components:
1. Read two novels by this author, or some total of 200 pages by this author. One may be a book you have already read, but one must be new. (please discuss with teacher if you have concerns or need clarification)
2. Research the author’s life. Write an expository composition to present the author’s personal experiences that influenced their craft, character development, and writing style. (animoto)
3. Create a bio-riddle about the author. (See the attached guideline sheet)
4. Write an autobiography of one of the characters. (you may utilize creative license in filling in blanks not provided by the story but characters must be approved by teacher)
Autobiography must include: Birthdate & place, life story, siblings, experiences that shaped their life, education, etc. This assignment must be typed, and a minimum of six well written paragraphs, presented in 14 point, Times New Roman font)
5. Monologue of the Character: Choose a scene from the book to perform, or introduce the character in a 90- 120 second monologue presented on Blabberize. You will need to choose the scene and find a picture of your character and save it to your flashdrive. You will do the actual “blabberize” at school.
6. Rewrite the ending of the book. Create a change that will make a significant impact on the main character. Maintain the writing style of the author to the best of your ability. For example: Dr. Seuss incorporates rhyme and nonsense words in his writing. This should be typed in 14pt font , a minimum of three paragraphs, and be plausible .
7. Redesign the book cover. On a 9 x 12 sheet of white construction paper, draw and color in colored pencil your design. Remember all the components included on a book cover. This design will then be transferred to canvas during art .
8. Create a Reading Rainbow-style book review of the second novel by the author. Reviews will be shared via podcast on the night of the live performance, as well as linked to class blog.
9. Live performance. At an evening event, act as your character. Be prepared to maintain character by being able to discuss important events of the time period of the novel, quote specific passages from the novel, and BE the individual.
All technology aspects will be completed in class and students will receive significant guidance. The expectation is that drafts are completed in a timely manner so that work can be transferred to the digital media.
Due Dates of Specific Components:
1. Author & book selections: Friday, January 14, 2011
2. Expository composition of author’s experiences( Written copy): Monday, January 31, 2011
(technology aspect will be done in class)
3. Bioriddle about the author: Monday, February 7, 2011
4. Autobiography of book character: Thursday, February 17, 2011
5. Monologue of Character: Thursday, February 24, 2011
6. Rewrite of book ending: Friday, March 4, 2011
7. Redesign of book cover(colored pencil version): Friday, February 25, 2011
8. Book Review(written): Thursday, February 24, 2011
9. Live performance: Week of 21 March.(exact date TBD and announced NLT February 18th)
Students will have significant class time to work on project components, but it is essential that they are productive and efficient.
All technology aspects will be done in class.
If you have questions or concerns about a particular component, please ask prior to the due date!
I am so excited to see what creative and interesting projects result from this endeavor!
YIPEE!
Homework Thursday, January 6, 2011, Due Thursday, January 13, 2011
Assignment #1: POW & Guideline Questions. Students must solve the math problem and answer the four questions.
Puzzle of the Week Title: Seats & Tables
You are in charge of setting up a classroom with 20 places for people to sit. You can use any number of tables and any combination of 3 kinds of tables. A hexagon shaped table has 6 places. A rhombus shaped table has 4 places. A square shaped table has 4 places. How would you set up your tables so that 20 people have a place to sit?
Show how many people can sit at each of the tables and how you know there are places for 20 people. Come up with more than one possible solution.
Assignment #2: Study Vocabulary words, definitions, and parts of speech for Friday test. (attached word list) Possible strategies for studying: making word cards, typing words on the computer to practice spelling, quiz with a partner or parent, etc.
Word List:
1.blemish
2. blunt
3. capable
4. conclude
5. detect
6. fatigue
7. festive
8. hospitaliity
9. nomad
10. persecute
11. supreme
12. transport
Quote of the week:
All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. Martin Luther King Jr.
Assignment #3: Writing Task:
Strength or Speed? In 1996, a Belgian man named Walter Arfeuille moved an eight-car trian weighing nearly 500,000 pounds. He was able to pull it more than ten feet....using his teeth. Now that's strong! The world record for high-speed tap dancing belongs to James Devine from Australia. He can tap his feet 38 times per second. Now that's fast! Which would you rather be, strong or fast? Think about it and then write about which one you chose and why.
Remember to write in paragraph form (3 paragraphs is suggested), use vivid verbs, and rich, descriptive language.
Class work Assignments:
Any work not completed in assigned time.
NEWS SPOT ASSIGNMENT—CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE!
Cast of Characters Project Guideline Sheet & calendar! Look over it! I will post it separately from homework!
Puzzle of the Week Title: Seats & Tables
You are in charge of setting up a classroom with 20 places for people to sit. You can use any number of tables and any combination of 3 kinds of tables. A hexagon shaped table has 6 places. A rhombus shaped table has 4 places. A square shaped table has 4 places. How would you set up your tables so that 20 people have a place to sit?
Show how many people can sit at each of the tables and how you know there are places for 20 people. Come up with more than one possible solution.
Assignment #2: Study Vocabulary words, definitions, and parts of speech for Friday test. (attached word list) Possible strategies for studying: making word cards, typing words on the computer to practice spelling, quiz with a partner or parent, etc.
Word List:
1.blemish
2. blunt
3. capable
4. conclude
5. detect
6. fatigue
7. festive
8. hospitaliity
9. nomad
10. persecute
11. supreme
12. transport
Quote of the week:
All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. Martin Luther King Jr.
Assignment #3: Writing Task:
Strength or Speed? In 1996, a Belgian man named Walter Arfeuille moved an eight-car trian weighing nearly 500,000 pounds. He was able to pull it more than ten feet....using his teeth. Now that's strong! The world record for high-speed tap dancing belongs to James Devine from Australia. He can tap his feet 38 times per second. Now that's fast! Which would you rather be, strong or fast? Think about it and then write about which one you chose and why.
Remember to write in paragraph form (3 paragraphs is suggested), use vivid verbs, and rich, descriptive language.
Class work Assignments:
Any work not completed in assigned time.
NEWS SPOT ASSIGNMENT—CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE!
Cast of Characters Project Guideline Sheet & calendar! Look over it! I will post it separately from homework!
Monday, January 3, 2011
New Spot
Hello all! I hope you have had a wonderful break! I did! I am excited to start 2011 with enthusiasm! Please make sure you double check the News Spot calendar and are prepared for this week's news videos.
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