Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Cast of Characters!
Here are a few of the photos from Cast of Characters! I will post the video and pictures from the other camera from home! Thanks for your support!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
CAST OF CHARACTERS!
CAST OF CHARACTERS LIVE! COMING YOUR WAY TOMORROW---MARCH 23, 2011 FROM 6 PM -7PM!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Homework Due: Thursday< March 24, 2011
Homework
Assignment #1: Math Puzzle of the Week(attached). You must complete guideline questions. I have attached new copies of questions to everyone’s packet.
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.
Quote of the Week:
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. ~Anne Bradstreet
Assignment #3: Writing Task: Write a plot summary. (one paragraph) of a fiction book you have recently finished.
Assignment #4: Read 20 minutes each night, or some combination of 100 minutes over the course of the week. Keep track of your reading in a personal reading log. (it does not need to be submitted) Remember to consider books that are AR, so you may use your home reading time to earn points toward your goal, or words toward your million word goal.
Assignment #1: Math Puzzle of the Week(attached). You must complete guideline questions. I have attached new copies of questions to everyone’s packet.
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.
Quote of the Week:
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. ~Anne Bradstreet
Assignment #3: Writing Task: Write a plot summary. (one paragraph) of a fiction book you have recently finished.
Assignment #4: Read 20 minutes each night, or some combination of 100 minutes over the course of the week. Keep track of your reading in a personal reading log. (it does not need to be submitted) Remember to consider books that are AR, so you may use your home reading time to earn points toward your goal, or words toward your million word goal.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Blogs
I apologize for the late notice, but in contemplating a convenient way to showcase all cast of characters work, blog pages came to mind. My plan is to create blogs for each child to showcase individual work. I know most students have their own e-mail accounts, so we will be utilizing those. I will ensure controls are implemented properly. I felt it was important to seek permission regarding this project prior to blog creation. Please let me know if anyone is uncomfortable with this idea. I assure you, we will take precautions, such as leaving off last names, and not having any identifiers available.
Thanks, and sorry for the late notice again.
Amy
Thanks, and sorry for the late notice again.
Amy
Japanese Catastrophe
Hi all,
This is Mayumi (Leia&Ciaran mom)
Everyone must know about the earthquake in Japan.
Japan is my country where Leia and I were born, where my families and my friends live. My family live in south part of Japan.They are fine but I was shocked and I am afraid about nuclear plants.
The disaster area is suffering from lack of food, water, gas, blankets, diapers for babies, baby formula and whatever you can imagine.
I am wondering what I can do. so I decided to write this email to ask your support.
Donating money is better than sending supplies.
Many a little makes a lot.
Japan seems to be devastated now, but they will definitely overcome.
It will be little easier with your support.
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＊The American Red Cross accepts donations via text message.
Text "redcross" to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill.
http://american.redcross.org/
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＊You can donate with PayPal to Red Cross Japan
https://www.paypal-donations.com/pp-charity/web.us/campaign.jsp?cid=-12
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Here are more ways to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and others throughout the Pacific:
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/11/tsunami-aid-and-relief-how-you-can-help/?hpt=T1
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110311/wl_yblog_newsroom/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-how-to-help
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If you want to see Japan, here. (NHK: Japanese TV streaming in English)
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nhk-world-tv
prayforjapan.jp - from twitter
http://prayforjapan.jp/tweet_en.html
Thank you for reading this all and helping Japan.
Mayumi
This is Mayumi (Leia&Ciaran mom)
Everyone must know about the earthquake in Japan.
Japan is my country where Leia and I were born, where my families and my friends live. My family live in south part of Japan.They are fine but I was shocked and I am afraid about nuclear plants.
The disaster area is suffering from lack of food, water, gas, blankets, diapers for babies, baby formula and whatever you can imagine.
I am wondering what I can do. so I decided to write this email to ask your support.
Donating money is better than sending supplies.
Many a little makes a lot.
Japan seems to be devastated now, but they will definitely overcome.
It will be little easier with your support.
------------------------------------------
＊The American Red Cross accepts donations via text message.
Text "redcross" to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill.
http://american.redcross.org/
------------------------------------------
＊You can donate with PayPal to Red Cross Japan
https://www.paypal-donations.com/pp-charity/web.us/campaign.jsp?cid=-12
------------------------------------------
Here are more ways to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and others throughout the Pacific:
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/11/tsunami-aid-and-relief-how-you-can-help/?hpt=T1
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110311/wl_yblog_newsroom/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-how-to-help
------------------------------------------
If you want to see Japan, here. (NHK: Japanese TV streaming in English)
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nhk-world-tv
prayforjapan.jp - from twitter
http://prayforjapan.jp/tweet_en.html
Thank you for reading this all and helping Japan.
Mayumi
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Homework Due 3-17-11
Assignment #1: Math Practice: The Tale of the Math Garden. This is tough! Read directions carefully, and you have permission to use a calculator.
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.
List words:
1. alibi
2.confederate
3. discharge
4. economical
5. frank
6. modify
7. mutiny
8. negative
9. pursue
10. reign
11. singular
12. swindle
Quote of the Week: “There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.” Bill Clinton
Assignment #3: Writing Task: Persuasive Writing Activity. Find a news article (use a newspaper, TV, or the internet) Write a one paragraph response to the article, not summarizing it, but instead discussing whether you agree or disagree with the article.
Assignment #4: Read 20 minutes each night, or some combination of 100 minutes over the course of the week. Keep track of your reading in a personal reading log. (it does not need to be submitted) Remember to consider books that are AR, so you may use your home reading time to earn points toward your goal, or words toward your million word goal.
Class work Assignments:
Any work not completed in assigned time.
Cast of Characters Project: All writing components should be completed by 18 March 2011. Students have been told in class what components are still needed. (individually) The blog reflects all components. We have changed the “podcast” book review, to a video book review.
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.
List words:
1. alibi
2.confederate
3. discharge
4. economical
5. frank
6. modify
7. mutiny
8. negative
9. pursue
10. reign
11. singular
12. swindle
Quote of the Week: “There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.” Bill Clinton
Assignment #3: Writing Task: Persuasive Writing Activity. Find a news article (use a newspaper, TV, or the internet) Write a one paragraph response to the article, not summarizing it, but instead discussing whether you agree or disagree with the article.
Assignment #4: Read 20 minutes each night, or some combination of 100 minutes over the course of the week. Keep track of your reading in a personal reading log. (it does not need to be submitted) Remember to consider books that are AR, so you may use your home reading time to earn points toward your goal, or words toward your million word goal.
Class work Assignments:
Any work not completed in assigned time.
Cast of Characters Project: All writing components should be completed by 18 March 2011. Students have been told in class what components are still needed. (individually) The blog reflects all components. We have changed the “podcast” book review, to a video book review.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Homework Due March 10, 2011
Homework Log Sheet
Homework is assigned on Thursdays and due the following Thursday. Students will be given time in class to record assignments. Assignments will also be posted on the blog page opinionswithokimoto.blogspot.com . All sections must be signed by parents each week to earn full credit for homework completion.
Student Name: ______________Date: ____________________________
Assignment #1: Math Practice: The Function Machine Goes Nuts! Be purposeful in explaining your thinking!
Parent signature: _____________________________________________
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. achievement
2. acquire
3. debate
4. exhibit
5. foe
6. latter
7. massacre
8. monotonous
9. preserve
10. sanitary
11. sprawl
12. widespread
Quote of the Week: It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
J. K. Rowling
Assignment #3: Writing Task: work on Cast of Characters assignments (due dates printed on weekly newsletter, blog, & your guideline sheet)
Assignment #4: We will be starting our Fantasy unit next week. Complete this information sheets about “Mythical Worlds”. Also, read 20 minutes each night, or some combination that totals 100 minutes between Thursday and Thursday.
Class work Assignments:
Any work not completed in assigned time.
Cast of Characters Project Guideline Sheet: Deadlines have been adjusted.
Changes are as follows:
All other components should have already been submitted.
Monologue Due: Monday, March 7, 2011
Book Review Due: Friday, March 11, 2011
ReWrite of Book Ending Due: Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Homework is assigned on Thursdays and due the following Thursday. Students will be given time in class to record assignments. Assignments will also be posted on the blog page opinionswithokimoto.blogspot.com . All sections must be signed by parents each week to earn full credit for homework completion.
Student Name: ______________Date: ____________________________
Assignment #1: Math Practice: The Function Machine Goes Nuts! Be purposeful in explaining your thinking!
Parent signature: _____________________________________________
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. achievement
2. acquire
3. debate
4. exhibit
5. foe
6. latter
7. massacre
8. monotonous
9. preserve
10. sanitary
11. sprawl
12. widespread
Quote of the Week: It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
J. K. Rowling
Assignment #3: Writing Task: work on Cast of Characters assignments (due dates printed on weekly newsletter, blog, & your guideline sheet)
Assignment #4: We will be starting our Fantasy unit next week. Complete this information sheets about “Mythical Worlds”. Also, read 20 minutes each night, or some combination that totals 100 minutes between Thursday and Thursday.
Class work Assignments:
Any work not completed in assigned time.
Cast of Characters Project Guideline Sheet: Deadlines have been adjusted.
Changes are as follows:
All other components should have already been submitted.
Monologue Due: Monday, March 7, 2011
Book Review Due: Friday, March 11, 2011
ReWrite of Book Ending Due: Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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