1. TOLERANCE
2. ARROGANCE
3. VELOCITY
4. HOSPITALITY
5. SENSATIONAL
6. STOICAL
7. REMORSELESS
8. DEFENSELESS
9. CONVERTIBLE
10. IRREVERSIBLE
Test Friday will require students to know spelling, parts of speech, definitions, and how to use a sentence properly in a sentence.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Helpful hints for the Puzzle of the Week
On Thursday when we discussed the Puzzle of the Week, many students noticed the connection between the Sum Table and Sudoku. Here is a link that may assist students in strategies for solving the sum table that is related to Sudoku:
http://www.pedagonet.com/sudoku/instructions.htm
http://www.pedagonet.com/sudoku/instructions.htm
Friday, November 5, 2010
Information Updates
FYI-We did not take today's vocabulary test because there were too many students out
of the room for the 9 News Health Fair. We will test on the prefix words on Monday. We will also test on Friday. Thanks for your support.
of the room for the 9 News Health Fair. We will test on the prefix words on Monday. We will also test on Friday. Thanks for your support.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Homework 4 November through 12 November 2010
Puzzle of the Week:
Sum Table
Can you complete this table with the numbers 4 through 8 so that
no row or column has two of the same number? Does every completed
row and column have the same sum? After you complete the table,
make up a similar problem and give it to a friend to solve.
Question #1:(covered in class)
1.What is the puzzle about? Restate the situation in your own words.
Check your writing:
What are you trying tofind out?
Did you give enough information for someone else to be able to solve the puzzle?
This puzzle is about a sum table that I need to complete. I need to make sure all the rows and columns have the same sum. The table has five columns and five rows. The first row is filled in with the numbers 8,4,6,5 and 7, from left to right. The far right column is filled in with the numbers 7,5,6,8,and 4 downward. The only numbers I can use to complete the table are the digits 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8. I cannot repeat the same number in the same row or the same column.
Writing Task: Students need to complete the U.S. Landmark worksheet pages attached to the homework packet.
Reading: 20 minutes nightly, or some combination that results in 80 minutes through the week. Reading logs DO NOT NEED to be submitted. Please simply sign off on the homework log sheet.
:)
Sum Table
Can you complete this table with the numbers 4 through 8 so that
no row or column has two of the same number? Does every completed
row and column have the same sum? After you complete the table,
make up a similar problem and give it to a friend to solve.
Question #1:(covered in class)
1.What is the puzzle about? Restate the situation in your own words.
Check your writing:
What are you trying tofind out?
Did you give enough information for someone else to be able to solve the puzzle?
This puzzle is about a sum table that I need to complete. I need to make sure all the rows and columns have the same sum. The table has five columns and five rows. The first row is filled in with the numbers 8,4,6,5 and 7, from left to right. The far right column is filled in with the numbers 7,5,6,8,and 4 downward. The only numbers I can use to complete the table are the digits 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8. I cannot repeat the same number in the same row or the same column.
Writing Task: Students need to complete the U.S. Landmark worksheet pages attached to the homework packet.
Reading: 20 minutes nightly, or some combination that results in 80 minutes through the week. Reading logs DO NOT NEED to be submitted. Please simply sign off on the homework log sheet.
:)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Homework November 1st through November 5th
Regular homework consisting of writing, reading, and math puzzle of the week will go home on Thursday, November 4, 2010, and be due on Friday, November 12, 2010. (Veteran's Day is November 11th, NO SCHOOL) However, students will need to study the following vocabulary list for a test on Friday, November 5th. Please remember to study the spelling, definition, and part of speech for each word. Also, make sure you know how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Vocabulary List # 10
Prefixes de-, fore-, im-, micro-, anti-
1. devalue
2. desegregate
3. foreshadow
4. foresight
5. improper
6. improvident
7. microcosm
8. microscope
9. antitoxin
10. antisocial
Vocabulary List # 10
Prefixes de-, fore-, im-, micro-, anti-
1. devalue
2. desegregate
3. foreshadow
4. foresight
5. improper
6. improvident
7. microcosm
8. microscope
9. antitoxin
10. antisocial
Sunday, October 24, 2010
October 25th through October 27th 2010
Hello all! I am looking forward to seeing all your wonderful Egypt projects this week! Don't forget that we have Thursday and Friday off this week! :)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Homework: October 7 through October 14
Homework Log
October 7th
Assignment #1: Due October 11th: Return the attached project proposal sheet with choices indicated.
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Assignment #2: Read 20 minutes nightly.
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Assignment #3: Study Vocabulary words for weekly test.
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Project planning/research as needed. Project is due 25th October.
Vocabulary List #8:
Anachronism, chronicle, synchronize, cacophony, phonics, chronic, chronology, megaphone, euphonious, symphony
Project Proposal: Egypt Project
Writing Component Choices:
___________Pretend you are an archaeologist. Write a journal describing the artifacts and objects you find in an excavation of an Egyptian site. Make sure you include sketches, and describe items in detail. Your journal must consist of a minimum of twelve written entries, and six sketches. Each written entry must be a minimum of one full paragraph. Sketches must be full-color and labeled.
___________Egyptian society was structured much like a pyramid with the pharaoh at the top. (Remember the worksheet)Nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, farmers, and laborers represented descending levels of society. Create personal narratives from a minimum of three different perspectives reflecting events of daily life. Share daily events, thoughts, concerns, and how the specific role impacts societal relationships as well as that individual’s aspirations and hopes, and future goals.
___________Publish a newspaper highlighting the people and time. Write news stories with catchy headlines. Include three straight news articles, two feature stories, an editorial, a gossip column, an advice column, a recipe, one comic strip, a sports story, and three advertisements.
Describe your ideas for your project: (1-2 sentences)
Hands-on Model Choices:
________Design a pyramid or a sphinx. Include specific dimensions, and the supplies needed to create a life size version. This project should reflect careful planning, and meticulous work. (Think Mr. Baltz’s castle project)
________Make a diorama of King Tut’s Tomb. Include details. (Use the guideline sheet included in your packet)
________Research the different types of boats used during the ancient Egyptians time. Choose one type and build a model of the boat. Include information on how the boat was built, materials used, as well as its purpose.
________Create a cultural artifact. Examples include: jewelry, games(Senet or Mehen), cartouche, or animal God mask.
Include an informational paragraph about the artifact.
_________Focus on the geography of Egypt. Create a salt map of the region during Ancient times with the following labeled: the Nile River, Aswan, the Red Sea, Libyan Desert, Mediterranean Sea, Sinai, Alexandria, Nile Delta, Saqqara, Upper Egypt, Memphis, Giza, Valley of the Kings, Nubia, Luxor, and Karnak; OR create a powerpoint using Google earth or other maps with a slide dedicated to each of the above places.
Describe your ideas for your project. (1-2 sentences)
October 7th
Assignment #1: Due October 11th: Return the attached project proposal sheet with choices indicated.
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Assignment #2: Read 20 minutes nightly.
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Assignment #3: Study Vocabulary words for weekly test.
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Project planning/research as needed. Project is due 25th October.
Vocabulary List #8:
Anachronism, chronicle, synchronize, cacophony, phonics, chronic, chronology, megaphone, euphonious, symphony
Project Proposal: Egypt Project
Writing Component Choices:
___________Pretend you are an archaeologist. Write a journal describing the artifacts and objects you find in an excavation of an Egyptian site. Make sure you include sketches, and describe items in detail. Your journal must consist of a minimum of twelve written entries, and six sketches. Each written entry must be a minimum of one full paragraph. Sketches must be full-color and labeled.
___________Egyptian society was structured much like a pyramid with the pharaoh at the top. (Remember the worksheet)Nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, farmers, and laborers represented descending levels of society. Create personal narratives from a minimum of three different perspectives reflecting events of daily life. Share daily events, thoughts, concerns, and how the specific role impacts societal relationships as well as that individual’s aspirations and hopes, and future goals.
___________Publish a newspaper highlighting the people and time. Write news stories with catchy headlines. Include three straight news articles, two feature stories, an editorial, a gossip column, an advice column, a recipe, one comic strip, a sports story, and three advertisements.
Describe your ideas for your project: (1-2 sentences)
Hands-on Model Choices:
________Design a pyramid or a sphinx. Include specific dimensions, and the supplies needed to create a life size version. This project should reflect careful planning, and meticulous work. (Think Mr. Baltz’s castle project)
________Make a diorama of King Tut’s Tomb. Include details. (Use the guideline sheet included in your packet)
________Research the different types of boats used during the ancient Egyptians time. Choose one type and build a model of the boat. Include information on how the boat was built, materials used, as well as its purpose.
________Create a cultural artifact. Examples include: jewelry, games(Senet or Mehen), cartouche, or animal God mask.
Include an informational paragraph about the artifact.
_________Focus on the geography of Egypt. Create a salt map of the region during Ancient times with the following labeled: the Nile River, Aswan, the Red Sea, Libyan Desert, Mediterranean Sea, Sinai, Alexandria, Nile Delta, Saqqara, Upper Egypt, Memphis, Giza, Valley of the Kings, Nubia, Luxor, and Karnak; OR create a powerpoint using Google earth or other maps with a slide dedicated to each of the above places.
Describe your ideas for your project. (1-2 sentences)
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