Come in quietly and sign in.

Morning Work:1. Open up your yellow math folder to the

“Areas and Perimeters” activity page.2. Turn on your iPod and watch the second

segment of “Measurement” video called “Areas and Perimeters”

1. VideosMoviesMeasurementSTOP at “Variabilities in Measurement”

3. After you finish you may re-watch the video again and complete the activities for that page.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Study your mass facts and conversions for your quiz this afternoon.

Riding Your Bike

This is an image of Ivan Dominguez, a professional cyclist. He has participated in many bicycle races, including the famous Tour de France. Think about a time you were riding your bicycle or 4-wheeler. Write a story about what happened. Include details about where you rode your bike, the friends who were with you and how you felt about your experiences.

Language ArtsCruise & Take AR TestsWord Study: Draw, color & label 8 wordsRed Group: Meet w/ Mrs. SumterGreen Group: – Edit journals & finish covers– The Westing Game Webquest “The Westing Heir” at

mmendez portaportal

Yellow Group: Do two “Vocabulary Activities” for Ch. 1-2 AND Ch. 3-4 (keep in folder)

Homework: work on novels & study words

• You will be asked 4 questions about life in the Middle Ages. You must look through the text resources at your table to answer them the best you can.

• After each question, we will “mix it up” to share our responses. • Listen for the question and the amount of time;• When I say “Mix it up”, silently mix around the room;• When directed, pair up with person closest to you;• In pairs, Partner A shares and Partner B listens;• Partner B responds to what he/she heard by paraphrasing: “LET

ME TELL YOU WHAT I UNDERSTOOD YOU TO SAY”;• Record summary of partners response; then• Switch Roles• STAY w/ your partner until I tell you otherwise.

Mix it Up Business Card

Mix it Up Business Card

1. Describe one person who may have lived during Medieval Times. What was their job or role in society? (ex. King, Queen, Knight, Serf, Peasant, Soldier)

2. What kinds of clothing did people in Medieval Times wear?

3. What kinds of food did people eat in Medieval Times?

4. Describe a Medieval Castle. Draw a picture to help.

Cooperative LearningBuilding a model of Medieval Castle

Math1. Draw pictures of “Traditional Family Members”

1. Cut & glue into IN (label “Family Long Division)

2. Vocabulary: Dividend, Divisor, Quotient3. Use “Family Long Division” ppt to introduce

steps1. Follow along in IN w/ 4 sec. buddy

4. Exit card: write out the steps to solving long division

5. Homework: Division homework Today we start division…Turn your brains on!

Math1. Today we’re going on a trip!2. Go over notes on Lesson 27 & add conversions to

flip books3. Quiz: Sol 4.10a Measurement Quiz4. Classwork: Mup #1-19 odd only

1. If you finish early, get an iPod & watch any of the following:

1. the measurement video (segments 1 &2) 2. GW (George Washington)3. Dear America

Homework: Measuring Mass Using Metric UnitsGet out your homework from last night…we’ll check it together

VA Studies• Before: Today we will be learning about

James Madison and why he is called “The Father of the Constitution” – Word of the Day: Compromise

• During: – Go over notes on James Madison pg 2 in

SOL Study Book• After: • Fill in cloze activity for G.W & J. M• Make up a cheer/song to remember the 4 facts

about James Madison & share

Writing

• Pick up your writing journals & go to the next blank page (write the date).

• Compare/Contrast George Washington & James Madison– What characteristics do they both have?– What makes them both “fathers”?– How are they different?

Virginia Studies

1. Your group has 6 words2. You must:

1. Make your “picture vocab book” page (NO COLOR)• When you are ready for a sharpie let me know

2. Make your poster page (WITH COLOR)3. Make up hand motions/sayings to remember the

meaning of the word4. Keep your voices down…shhh…

Time: Blue Yellow Green10:00-11:00

Meet w/ Mrs. Sumter (kidney table) bring pencil & highlighter

Meet w/ Ms. Mendez (circle table) bring pencil & highlighter

Word Study- Sort words & write 8 addition statements

10:00-10:30

Word Study- Sort words & write 8 addition statements& read AR

Word Study- Sort words & write 8 addition statements& read AR

Meet w/ Ms. Mendez

To do list:1. Finish winter writing (check for c.u.p.s)

1. Turn into pile on circle table

2. Multiplication Review Problems3. Research Project:

1. Choose a topic you would like to research2. Come up with a question to guide your report3. You need to search the Internet for information about your topic

(take notes on notebook paper)4. Use 4 Square Model to plan your paragraph

1. Topic sentence w/ 3 facts you found out & wrap-up sentence

5. Turn your information into an informative poster w/ pictures & color

4. If time, work on jeopardy games