We had fun consuming our edible cells last Friday.  The built and drawn cells were pretty cool too!  Great job, everyone!

I sent home final draft tips and examples today (blue sheets).  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 202
Book Report: I changed the due date to this Thursday.
Heritage Report:  Write a small part of your final draft each night - one or two paragraphs.  Remember to refer to the blue information sheets I gave you today. The entire report is due on Friday, May 11.

I sent home the donation forms for this year's Jogging for the Arts fundraiser.  This will take place on Friday, May 11.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
The Cell Project is due tomorrow.  I've included an example of the chart below.
Book report pages due next Wednesday.

Parts of an Animal (or Plant) Cell

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organelle                               Material Used                                           Function

________________________________________________________________________________________________

nucleus                                    gumball                                                      directs the cells

                                                                                                                        activities

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Cell Membrane                      white frosting                                        holds the cell

                                                                                                                      together and

                                                                                                                     protects it from

                                                                                                                     its surroundings

______________________________________________________________________________________________

ETC...  

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
Cell Project: Friday
Completed book report pages are due next Wednesday, 5/2.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Complete the final draft of the "Climax/Resolution" paragraph. *The completed book report is due on Wednesday, 5/2.
Science: Study for Thursday's test.
Cell Project: due on Friday.

We begin standardized testing tomorrow with the 5th grade science test.  We will be taking the Language Arts test next week and the Math the week after that. 


Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Go over your review sheets.
Book Report: Finish the final draft of your "Rising Action" paragraph. 
Science: Study for Thursday's quiz.
Cell Project: Bring in your finished cell and chart on Friday.

Our courtroom play went off exceptionally well today!  I truly appreciate my students' enthusiasm and wonderful effort throughout the entire process.  Well done, everyone!


Homework


Read: 30 min.
Book Report:  I you haven't yet finished your writing for the first two pages (Character/Setting and Conflict) please do so.
Cell Project:  Due Friday, 4/27.

We go to court tomorrow! Our rehearsals have been going very well, and we are all excited about our play.  Hope to see you there!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  HC - pg. 129.
Opinion Essay: Final draft due tomorrow.  Remember to turn in your rough draft as well.
*Practice your lines for tomorrow's play!

We began the heritage report in class today.  We will continue to work on rough drafts of the report over the next two weeks.  I will then begin assigning final drafts (in small doses) the following week.  The completed report is due on Friday, May 11.

Our trip to court is this Thursday.  Everyone is invited to attend - even if you are not driving.  The mock trial will take place in one of the courtrooms on the third floor of the courthouse at 12:00. 

Read: 30 min.
City of Ember: Read pages 201 - 212. Complete the "Mood" worksheet.
Opinion Essay: Final draft is due this Thursday.
Remember to bring your notes for your heritage report.
***Practice your lines for the trial play!!!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  HC - pages 121-122.

In science, we are currently studying cells and the transfer of energy through ecosystems.  Today I sent home guidelines for the cell project.  It is due on Friday, April 27. 

I forgot to mention in yesterday's post that I sent home corrected work.  I hope you all were able to review these assignments with your child.  Thanks!

Homework

Read:  30 min. 
Book Report: Hand write or type the final draft of the "Character/Setting" paragraph. Finish the rough draft of the "Conflict" paragraph and be sure to carefully edit it.  You may write the final draft in class tomorrow.
Heritage Report: Interview notes are due next Monday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Keep bringing your book report book to class.
Book Report: Write the rough draft of your problem paragraph.  Be sure to carefully edit.  You can write the final draft tomorrow in class. 

I hope you all enjoyed some fun and, hopefully, a little rest over the past week.  We are off and running now on the final stretch of 5th grade!

Some important reminders:

Permission slips and payment ($29.50 for students and $17.00 for adults) for our Roaring Camp field trip are due by this Friday. Thank you!

I will be confirming with all parents who have offered to drive to the Watsonville Courthouse for our mock trial tomorrow.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Come see our justice system in action!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Bring your book report book to class.  Try to finish your book by the end of this week if you haven't already done so.
Continue to gather information for your heritage report.  You will bring your notes to class next Monday.