It was throwing down rain for a period of time today. Wow!! We had to stop and watch it for a period of time.
Note taking & inference skills:
Cnn Students
More information about Egypt and its current president -- dictator or someone trying to right the ship?
President Obama met with new Mexican president, Enrique Peña Nieto and discussed immigration, trade and more job opportunities.
“Fiscal Cliff” -- We discussed if this was literal or figurative language? Also what happens if no agreement is reached by January 1, 2013.
Salmonella -- more peanut related bacteria was found in New Mexico so they shut down the plant. We discussed what is salmonella and it also lead to a graphic discussion on tapeworms, Sponge Bob, etc..
Guatemala -- they are using plastic bottles to collect their garbage around their communities. They then use the plastic bottles as “bricks” -- eco friendly and make use of non-biodegradable plastic.
Finally we learned why the Indianapolis Colts have two bald cheerleaders.
Seaman -- The book is catching up to the documentary. Lewis is threatening to burn down villages, the Corp meets up with the Nez Perce, they hold their version of Olympic Games, and they are just about through the Bitterroot Mountains. Tomorrow we read about the battle with the Blackfoot.
Thanksgiving...
Students are going to write three paragraphs.
1. Thanksgiving today
2. The first Thanksgiving
3. What do they have in common.
click here if your son/daughter wants the articles that we used in class
Math
Fractions
Improper Fractions “how rude”
Mixed Numbers -- “we don’t know what we are!!”
Here are the notes with several examples from tonight’s homework.
Comprehension and Writing
Incident at the Water Fountain -- This led to a great discussion on how to deal with bullies. Many students had great examples and strong opinions on how to help those being bullied.
Math Review:
We reviewed our algebra and variables.
Based on our trimester 1 test results, this was an area that the entire class would benefit from re-reviewing.
Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard
Homework for the week:
Math
Here are the notes for this chapter.
Page 220-221 1-24 all due on Thursday
Page 224-225 1-15 all due on Friday
Comprehension / Writing
I’m sick of Hearing Her due Friday
Spelling and Vocab test on Friday
Here are the words.
Science
color the water cycle diagram and study vocab cards
Free-write due Friday:
You are the only turkey that survived Thanksgiving
Grammar
Handout given out on Tuesday is due Thursday
Handout given out on Tuesday is due Friday
Theme 2 test:
Review the grammar lessons in the p.b.
Review all the pages assigned in your practice book.
Click here for the study guide.
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