Homework

Read the science articles on Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison. Compare and contrast both great scientist. Feel free to gather more information and add to your organizers.

Math: Create 2 problems using the metric units and we will share with the class.

Work on your learning log- Math and Reading.

Students who have not finished working on the sight seeing places complete them by today as they are due tomorrow!!!

Homework

Reading and Math- Work on your learning log for 30 minutes each.

Read all about the place that you picked in Illinois and write about it on google drive.

Homework

Continue to work on the integrated links and work towards your goal you have in your MAP NWEA Reading and Math.

Make sure you work on it 30 minutes for each Reading and Math and write about it in your learning log. It is imperative that you work everyday even on weekends if you have spare time as we will be testing in 5 weeks.



Vocabulary test on Monday. Practice the customary units and its measurement at home.

Have a great weekend!!!

Homework

Please work on Reading and Math integrated link . Complete your learning log and write about what you learned.

Read for 30 minutes.  

Homework

Work on your learning log for an hour (30 minutes reading and 30 minutes math)
Make sure to write about what you worked on and get an adult to write their initial on the log.

Read for 30 minutes using a book or myoncps or newsela.

Homework

Read the article on newsela and answer the questions. Write the main idea and two supporting details.
-Is crumb rubber safe for sports field?

Math: Complete the decimal word problems

Work on your goal.

Homework

Reading: read the assigned article on newsela.com. It is an article under the "LAW" tab.

·         No-fly zones over Disney's parks come under some flak

·         Some ask what Disney's no-fly zones are really protecting it from

·         Why you can't fly over Mickey Mouse

·         Why you don't see planes over Disney

answer the questions and write a short paragraph with the main idea and two supporting details.

Math: decimal word problems.

Homework

Math Test on decimals on Monday.

Work on your goal. Remember you need to work towards it as we will be having the MAP test after Spring Break.

Work on compass learning/ thinkthroughmath/khan academy/tenmarks.

I have assigned many activities on khan academy based on your needs. Take your own time and work on them at a steady pace. There are videos to help you with those activities.

homework

Reading: Read the article and answer the question

Math: fraction review.

Homework

Reading: Re read the articles from week 16 and answer the questions.


Math: Review decimals. Refer to the foldables as you work on it.

Browse the article on newsela.com. There are awesome articles .Pick your genre and delve into reading!!!

Homework

Reading: work on compass learning
Math: review fractions

Make sure you work towards your objective of  REACHING BEYOND your goal . You can do so by working on any of the integrated links in our class blog.

Homework

Reading- Read the passage and answer the questions.

Math-  multiplying decimals by 10/100/1000. Students will find the missing factor.
If you need help on it feel free to log onto khan academy and search up for  multiplying decimals by 10/100/ 1000 or dividing decimals by 10/100.
You will understand how we move decimals.

Homework

Work on compass learning/thinkthroughmath/and tenmarks
REMEMBER you have to reach your GOAL in the MAP NWEA !!

I have also assigned activities on tenmarks for those students who finished working on the previous ones,

All reading tests have been completed for PARCC.
Monday, March 16, and Tuesday March 17, 2015 we will be taking the Math PARCC TEST.
I have emailed them the practice test and it should be on their drive. We worked on some of it during class (numbers 1 to 7) Feel free to try the others at home.

Enjoy the great weather!!

Homework

Reading : Compass learning. activities form blog
For those few students who have not turned their version of the story please turn them tomorrow.

Math: tenmarks

Homework

Read the three articles:  "Three World Wars", George Washington: British Soldier and "Making the Air Force" and then write an essay   that describes the U.S military and the way U.S military has changed since the time of George Washington.
Make sure you use details from the three articles to support your essay,


Math: review fractions.

Tomorrow PARCC part 2 Reading 8:15 to 10:30

Homework

Students work on your goal by working on compass learning/thinkthroughmath/khan academy/tenmarks.

I have assigned activities on tenmarks. They will be a great review for all the concepts we have covered in class.

Tomorrow PARCC reading part-1 from 8:15-10:05
Students come to school on time as test will begin promptly at 8:15 . Breakfast and use of restroom will have to be done during these 15 minutes.

Announcement & Homework

Work on reaching your MAP Goal!!!!
You may work on compass learning/thinkthroughmath/khan academy/my on cps/tenmarks

Remember you should work atleast 30 minutes for reading and another 30 minutes on Math.

We will begin the PARCC test starting Wednesday, March 11, 2015 and end on March 17, 2015 for a duration between 60-80 minutes only.Students will be tested in Reading and Math only.

Since this is the test that is replacing ISAT Volta students will get a great opportunity to practice these test. However, the PARCC test will not be considered for promotion criteria.

Hence our priority will continue to be MAP NWEA so work towards your goal!!!!!
We are the BEST as we know WHAT we want to ACHIEVE and HOW we will reach our GOAL.
We have the resources to be THERE!!!!!

Homework

Reading: Re read the 13th 14th and 15th amendment, look at the notes you have taken over this week in class and at home and write how the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment collectively changed people's way of life.  Use details and text evidence from your notes to support your answer,


Math: work on compass learning, thinkthroughmath.

Homework

Reading: Read the 15th amendment and write 3 main things that this amendment talked about and also write how did it change the lives of the people?

Math: tenmarks

work on compass learning/ thinkthroughmath.

Homework

Reading: Read the 13th amendment  and state or highlight three important details.


Math: tenmarks.

Read and work on compass learning/thinkthroughmath

Homework

Read: Waldo's Shell tricks and answer the questions. Make sure you find evidence from the text to support your answers.

Math: tenmarks,

Work on thinkthroughmath and compass learning to meet your goal.

Homework

Read the article- The Wild horses of Assateague Island and answer the question.
Write its main idea and supporting details.Next write a short summary of the story. It is important that you read thoroughly and write the summary as we will be comparing this to another story and an other video resource.


Math: tenmarks- decimals

Work on tenmarks/thinkthroughmath./compass learning.