Week of October 3rd

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

Math - We will work on dividing whole numbers and decimal fractions.  Practicing multiplication drills frequently is a must.  There are several multiplication online resources that will help students learn the multiplication facts.


Please encourage your child to practice daily on TenMarks.  Will your child be the TenMarks Champ this week?

Homework - Turn in the next day when assigned.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

Reading - We will continue to determine the difference between theme and main idea.  We will also begin analyzing text structure.  It is very important that students develop solid reading skills. I am teaching various strategies to improve reading comprehension.  Please read with your child to help them find the joy in reading.
TEXT STRUCTURE HOOPS GAME  http://www.westrusk.esc7.net/TextStructures.html
TEXT STRUCTURE RAGS TO RICHES GAME http://www.quia.com/rr/869176.html
TEXT STRUCTURE JEOPARDY GAME https://jeopardylabs.com/play/text-structure
TEXT STRUCTURE SITE FOR WORKSHEETS http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure/text-structure-activities/text-structure-interactive-quiz/

THEME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIxmsJHD-y4

THEME https://www.quia.com/rr/934941.html 

Homework - Turn in daily.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

Ms. Lewis' Classes

Math
Overview: This week we will revisit multiplying with multi-digit numbers and decimal fractions.

Helpful Videos:

Multiplying Multi-Digit Numbers
Multiplying Decimals

Homework: Worksheet due Friday. Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.

Edmodo

Fluency Practice: All students are asked to practice fluency at least 3 times a week using www.xtramath.org. Each student has their username and pin on a red sheet in the front of their agenda. If it asks for an email address, use: radiance.lewis@douglas.k12.ga.us

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades can be corrected and returned for partial credit.

ELA
Overview: This week we will work on constructed responses. This will be used in all subject areas

Homework: Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades and be corrected and returned for partial credit.

Ms. Palmer's Classes

Math-
This week we will continue to practice dividing decimal fractions. We will also be working on interpreting numerical expressions. 

Helpful Videos:

Dividing Decimals
Multiplying Double Digits with Area Model

Xtramath: Students received their login information on a pink sheet of paper for Xtramath.org. They are expected to practice their math fact fluency on this website at least 3 times a week from school or home. Let me know if you are having trouble logging on.

Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly based on information covered in the classroom. Students are more than welcome to take their math notebook home to use as a study tool. 
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Homework: Math homework will be assigned on Monday and will be expected to be turned in on Friday morning. I will not collect homework until Friday morning. 

Writing-
We will continue to finish publishing our "Best Day Ever" Personal Narrative. We will also discuss how to include dialogue into our narrative writing.


Homework: Students will receive a homework sheet at the beginning of the week, and will have to turn it in on Friday.

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We have completed module 1 and are speedily moving into module 2.  You will see a change in the type of work that we are doing, but it is still a continuation of what we have been working on already.

Homework:  Students will receive a packet, front and back,  on Monday.  It consists of all the work we will be doing this week and it will be due on Friday (or earlier!)
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Be on the lookout for the weekly review. This is not considered homework as we do work on it together in class for morning work, but if you would like to see it your student should have it in their folder.  This is a graded assignment worth 10 points (5 bonus points if turned in early), and can really help your child's grade for the 9 weeks.  Please make sure that these are getting done and turned in.  I will be contacting you parents if more than 1 is missing for your child.  I am beginning to see patterns of this not being turned in so please make sure that your child is getting it turned in on time.

Science- We have completed talking about the types of cells and their components, and we are not moving into what types of organisms are made of these cells.  Organisms that are both harmful and beneficial, single-celled and multicellular.  We will be doing a fun lab activity this week to look at the growth of some of these organisms.



Math-   Daily math homework Monday through Thursday.  Monday Unit 2 Lesson 1-3 Problem set Wednesday Lesson 1 exit ticket, Friday Lesson 2 Exit Ticket. 
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745
Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.

Social Studies-   Unit 3The Civil War. Unit 3 CDA Tuesday 10/4.  Unit 4 Reconstruction Key people and terms. Major events. 

Grade slips go home this week, missing assignments?, Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.