Week of September 26th

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

Math - We will work on dividing whole numbers and decimal fractions.  Please encourage your child to practice daily on TenMarks.  Will your child be the TenMarks Champ this week?

Homework - Turn in daily.  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 start out new Module. We will practice writing and interpreting numerical expressions. 

Helpful Videos:

Numerical Expressions

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 discuss dialects and registers in in stories, dramas, and poems.

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 begin working on interpreting numerical expressions. 

Helpful Videos:

Dividing Decimals

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-
Students will be working on our last step of the writing process as we publish our first narrative piece. Students will practice editing and revising their peers writing.


Homework: No homework. Check edmodo for updates.

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We have finished most of our first module and we will continue working on reviewing all learned material. We will be having our end of Module 1 TEST on Friday, September 30!!!

Homework:  Students will receive a packet of 2 pages 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 a 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 an action packed week ahead of us in science.  We are finished with cells and their parts, and now we are into different types of cells and organisms.  Single and Multi-cellular organisms and their structure/ function will be discussed.  We will use the microscopes again to view some of these organisms!  We will be taking our Unit 1 CDA (Common District Assessment) on Friday so please make sure that your child is at school!   Make sure that your child brings their interactive notebook home to study with starting on Wednesday!  Students will also have homework given to them Monday and due to me on Friday.


Cell Rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zafJKbMPA8
Interactive Cells (plant & animal)  http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model_js.htm

Mr. Wooden's Classes

Math-  Multiplying and dividing decimals .  Daily math homework Monday through Thursday.  Monday Lesson 12 Exit Ticket, Wednesday Lesson 13 exit ticket, Friday Lesson 14 Exit Ticket.  Study Guide for End of Module test Tuesday 10/4.
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745
Grade slips go home this week, missing assignments?, Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.

Social Studies-   Unit 3The Civil War.  Key people and terms. Major battles of the Civil War.  Technological advancements from the Civil War.  Effects of War on the North and South.  Banking.  Study guide for Unit 3.  Unit 3 CDA Friday 9/30.

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