CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!!!!!

Today has been a super fabulous day!!!!!!  First, we completed the ELA CRCT.  (Two down, three to go.)  Then, we got our state writing test scores.  I am so proud of our kids!  Everyone passed, and TWELVE of our students EXCEEDED.  (Our county's exceed score is 20%, and our class's exceed percentage is 48%.  Yeah us!)  Our great scores earned us our 150th star, so we are going to party like rock stars on Thursday, 5/8.  (Any donations you'd like to make for our party would be greatly appreciated.)

Thanks for such awesome kids and such a great year!

Tuesday and Wednesday

In computer lab, please go to OAS for one final math practice:
5thMathFractions01_HD5 AND
5thMathDecimals01_HD5

In class during center time, go to Brainpop, log in, and review any or all of the following:
Math:
Numbers and Operations:

• adding and subtracting with fractions
• multiplying and dividing with fractions
• associative property
• commutative property
• distributive property
• exponents
• factoring
• fractions
• metric units
• metric vs. customary
• reducing fractions
• mixed numbers

Geometry and Measurement:

• polygons
• area of polygons
• volume of prisms

Science:
Earth System:

• Earth's structure
• Earthquakes 
• Erosion
• Plate tectonics
• Tides
• Volcanos 

Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Method

Cellular Life and Genetics:

• Cells
• Genetics
• Heredity

Thank you!

Thank you for all of your help to make Mr. Traquair's last day with us a very special one!  We will miss him!

Computer Lab 4/25

Today's OAS test is 5thReading_LitComp05_HD5. 

Do your very best!

FREE Online Books for Kids

Many of our students enjoy reading on electronic devices, and all of the following sites offer FREE online books for kids!  {Many thanks to Raki's Rad Resources for compiling and sharing these sites  I have included her comments about each site.}

Did you know that with your public library card you can check out e-books from the public library?  Once your account is set up, you can check out books anytime you have an internet connection!  See our local library for help with this.

We Give Books: (They are offering a FREE 10-week summer reading program!)
This website is owned by Pearson Foundation, and has hundreds of e-books available for kids to read for free.  The books are really amazing quality, with great illustrations and quality writing.  There is a large variety of fiction and non-fiction books.  In addition, the foundation donates books to kids in need around the world for all of your time spent on this site.  You can sort the books by content and age appropriateness. Even though this is a free site, students will need a log in.

Classic Kids Books Online:
This site includes 51 classic children’s books for free.  Some are common fairy tales like the Three Bears, but there are many classic novels like the Jungle Book, the Secret Garden and the Adventures of Huck Finn.  These are scanned in copies of good quality with color illustrations.  

Children's Story Books Online:
This website has quality stories for young children, older children and young adults.  The books have good quality writing and most books include illustrations.  This site only has fiction books. 

Free Kids Books Online:
This is a great collection of kids’ books written by independent authors.  All of the books are fiction, although many have science or health tie ins.  You can read the books on the screen or download a PDF version for free.  Many books also have a link to where you can purchase a physical copy of the book.

(These sites are all linked in the Reading Websites tab, above.) 

4/24

Finish math unit 8 assessment if you were not able to finish in class today.

Finish DITB 22 if you were required to do it.

STUDY for spelling & vocabulary tests!!!

Computer Lab 4/24

Today's OAS test is 5thMathReview02_HD5.

Class Picture 4/23

4/23

Be sure to finish spelling and/or vocabulary choices!

Are you working on your poetry project (due 5/8)?

CRCT schedule:
Mon. 4/29 Reading
Tues. 4/30 ELA
Thurs. 5/1 Math
Mon. 5/5 Sci
Wed. 5/7 SS

Computer Lab 4/23

Today's OAS test is 5thReading_Research_Writing02_HD5.

4/22

Please sign & return progress reports.

Finish sci. WB ch. 5 CRCT review (p. 108-111).

Finish WOW!

Social Studies Economics Lesson

For our social studies lesson today, you are going to learn about economics by playing some games.  Please start with "Money Metropolis" (on the left sidebar or on the games drop-down menu).  Click HERE to get started!

Computer Lab 4/22

Please take this ELA OAS test:
5thELAConventions01_HD5

This Week's ELA:

4^th 9 Weeks, Week 5 4/21/14

Spelling: Greek/Latin Roots #15 terr, terra, geo and naut, naus, nav

*Spelling choice activity due Thursday (if you made below 100% on Friday’s test).

*Quizlet.com is a great online site to study the meanings of these words.

*You need to know the definitions of these words as well as how to spell them for the tests on FRIDAY.  Use the definitions to help you study.

terr, terra, geo = __________________________ naut, naus, nav = _____________________________

1.              geology (n.) the study of the earth; specifically rocks and the planet’s crust

2.              extraterrestrial (adj.) out of this world; above and beyond what is found on planet Earth

3.              geode (n.) a hollow stone found on the earth that is lined on the inside with crystals

4.              geography (n.) the science of the earth that deals with the regions or places on the planet’s surface

5.              geographer (n.) a person who studies the regions of the earth, including the climates and natural resources

6.              mediterranean (adj.) almost completely surrounded by land

7.              subterranean (adj.) under the surface of the earth; underground

8.              territory (n.) an area, region, or piece of land

9.              terrace (n.) a raised, flat mound of earth (dirt) that looks like a platform with sloping sides

10.          terra cotta (n.) baked earth; hard, brownish-red pottery

11.          astronaut (n.) a person who is trained to travel in outer space

12.          cosmonaut (n.) a Soviet who is trained to travel in outer space

13.          Argonaut (n.) in classical mythology, a member of a group of men who traveled with Jason in the ship Argo in search of the Golden Fleece; a person who took part in the California Gold Rush by traveling west in search of gold from 1848-1849

14.          nautical (adj.) related to sailing, sailors, or ships

15.          navigate (v.) to steer or direct a ship or airplane

16.          navigator (n.) a person who is trained to plan the course of and drive a ship

17.          navigable (adj.) wide or deep enough for ships to be able to pass through

18.          circumnavigate (n.) to travel around the earth on water or in the air

19.          navy (n.)  a fleet of ships; all the warships of a nation

20.          nauseous (adj.) affected with a feeling of sickness in the stomach that feels like sea sickness

VOCABULARY: Math CRCT Terminology

Complete a vocabulary choice if you made less than 100% on last week’s test (due Thurs.).

Study vocabulary words and definitions each night Monday through Thursday for your test on Friday.

{Words are on the back!}

Math CRCT Vocabulary

1.        prime number – a whole number greater than 1 that has only two factors, itself & 1

2.        composite number – a whole number greater than 1 that has more than two factors

3.        sum – the answer to an addition problem

4.        difference – the answer to a subtraction problem

5.        product – the answer to a multiplication problem

6.        quotient – the answer to a division problem

7.        ordered pair – a pair of numbers used to locate a point on a graph; the x coordinate is followed by the y coordinate

8.        reciprocal – the flip (or inverse) of a fraction; example, the reciprocal of ½ is 2/1

9.        multiple – a number that is the product of a given number and any whole number; example: the multiples of 3 are: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, etc.

10.     least common multiple (LCM) – the least number, other than 0, that is a common multiple of two or more numbers; example, the LCM of 3 and 5 would be 15.

11.     factor – the two (or more) numbers that are multiplied to get a product

12.     greatest common factor (GCF) – the greatest number that is a factor or two or more numbers; example, the GCF of 8 and 12 is 4

13.     simplest form – a fraction in which the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator is one; also called lowest terms or reduced

14.     congruent –having the same shape AND the same size; identical

15.     area – the number of square units needed to cover a flat surface

16.     perimeter – the distance around a figure; the sum of the lengths of the edges of a figure

17.     volume – the number of cubic units needed to fill a space figure

18.     capacity – a measure of an amount of liquid

19.     weight – a measure of how light or heavy something is (often measured in pounds or ounces)

20.     mass – a measure of the quantity of matter in an object (often measured in grams)

21.     vertex (plural = vertices) – the common endpoint of two rays in an angle, two line segments in a polygon, or three or more edges in a space figure (corner)

22.     face – a flat surfaces of a polyhedron (three-dimensional solid figure)

23.     edge – a line segment where two faces meet in a solid figure

24.     polygon – a closed plane figure made up of line segments that meet at vertices but do not cross; regular polygons have sides of equal length and angles of equal measure

25.     quadrilateral – a polygon with four sides

Computer Lab Monday

Log in to OAS to take 5thReading_InfoMediaLit01_HD5.

Computer Lab Friday

SS OAS:
5thSSReview02_HD5

Computer Lab Thurs.

Math OAS:
5thMathReview01_HD5

Computer Lab Wed.

Log in to OAS to take 5thEarthScience01_HD5 (5thEarthScience01_HD5).  Thanks!

4/15

Finish science WB p. 88-91.
Finish AMP or AME if you didn't scan today; make corrections if you have them.
Finish WOW.

Computer Lab Tuesday

Please log in to the Georgia OAS CRCT practice site (Your login is your student number and the password is student.) to take this test:
5thELAReview01_HD5

This Week's ELA: Roots #14 and ELA CRCT Vocabulary

4^th 9 Weeks, Week 4    4/14/14

Spelling: Greek/Latin Roots #14 phon, phono, phone and strain, strict, string

*Spelling choice activity due Thursday (if you made below 100% on Friday’s test).

*Quizlet.org is a great online site to study the meanings of these words.

*You need to know the definitions of these words as well as how to spell them for the tests on FRIDAY.  Use the definitions to help you study.

phon, phono, phone = __________________________ strain, strict, string = _____________________________

1.              cacophony (n.) harsh sounds; bad noise

2.              dysphonia (n.) difficulty producing speech sounds, usually due to hoarseness

3.              euphonic (adj.) having a nice sound; pleasant combination of sounds in words

4.              gramophone (n.) a device used to play sounds of music as written on records

5.              homophone (n.) a word that has the same sound but a different meaning as another word

6.              megaphone (n.) a large funnel-shaped device used to make the voice sound louder by directing the sound waves straight out to listeners

7.              microphone (n.) a device used to make small voices sound larger, especially in a big room

8.              phonics (n.) the sounds that letters make and the letters that are used to represent sounds

9.              phonology (n.) the student of speech sounds in language

10.          saxophone (n.) a woodwind instrument that sends out sounds through its curved, metal body

11.          astringent (n.) a substance used on skin to make the skin tight

12.          boa constrictor (n.) a snake that kills its prey by squeezing it tightly

13.          constrict (v.) to hold in; to make smaller; to squeeze or bind to make smaller

14.          district (n.) a region or area that is bound together by specific rules, laws, resources, and/or money

15.          restrain (v.) to hold back; to keep under control; to limit; to draw tight by force

16.          restricted (adj.) bound by limits; kept within certain rules

17.          strain (v.) to draw or stretch tight beyond the normal limits

18.          strainer (n.) a device used for letting the water leave the food so the food is drawn together

19.          string (n.) a thin piece of twisted fiber that can be used to tie things together

20.          stringent (adj.) demanding strict attention to rules; rigid; having a tight set of rules

VOCABULARY: ELA CRCT Terminology

Complete a vocabulary choice if you made less than 100% on last week’s test (due Thurs.).

Study vocabulary words and definitions each night Monday through Thursday for your test on Friday.

CRCT English/                                       Name/#: _______________________________________________________

Language Arts Vocabulary                                                                 Test Friday, 4/18/14

1.              interjection: a word or cry expressing sudden or strong feeling (“Ouch!” or “Wow!”)

2.              modifier: a word (adjective or adverb) or group of words (a phrase or clause) used with another word or group of words to limit its meaning or describe in more detail

3.              preposition: begins phrases that show relationships (to, with, from, in, etc.)

4.              almanac: a book containing a calendar of days, weeks, and months and usually facts about the rising and the setting of the sun and moon, changes in the tides, and information of general interest

5.              appendix: additional material attached at the end of a piece of writing

6.              bibliography (or bibliographic references): a list of writings about a subject or author or by an author; used to cite references in a work of non-fiction

7.              citation: an act or instance of quoting; quotation

8.              endnotes: citation of a quote (author, title, page, etc.) at the end of a chapter or text

9.              footnotes: citation of a quote (author, title, page, etc.) placed at the bottom of the page on which the quote appears

10.           characterization: the creation of characters (as in a book or play); the way the author reveals the different aspects of the characters to the reader

11.           explicit: so clear in statement that there is no doubt about the meaning

12.           implicit: understood though not put clearly into words (an implicit agreement); being without doubt (implicit trust)

13.           extraneous: not forming a necessary part; not necessary; extra; irrelevant

14.           relevant: having something to do with the matter being considered; pertinent

15.           chronological order: arranged in or according to the order of time

16.           suspense: pleasant excitement caused by wondering what will happen

17.           foreshadow: to give a hint or suggestions of beforehand

18.           palindrome: a word, phrase, sentence, or a number that reads the same forward and backward (“Step on no pets” and 1991)

19.           pun: the humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest different meanings or of words having the same sound but different meanings

20.           appositive: the second of a pair of nouns or noun equivalents (The turtle, Franklin, is a storybook character.)

Computer Lab Monday

Please log in to the Georgia OAS CRCT practice site.  (Your login is your student number and the password is student.)  Please take the 5thReading_LitComp01_HD5 (5thReading_LitComp01_HD5) test.  When you are finished, work on Successmaker Reading.  Thank you!

Summer Art Courses

This is just a "share" and not an endorsement!  Artworks in Hiawassee is offering over 65 classes for elementary-aged students this summer.  If you're interested, you can check out the classes at www.artguildstore.com.  Registration begins May 1st.

4/9

Finish spelling & vocabulary choices!

Make sci. WB corrections if you made below an 80.

4/8

Finish sci. WB p. 56-59.

Finish WOW.

Get genre project singed if you haven't already!

4/7

We've had a great start back from break.  It sounds like you all had lots of fun over the break.

For homework tonight, most students have AM practices, exercises, and/or corrections to finish.

Be sure to complete the vocabulary assignment: match the terms to the given definitions.  Use a dictionary if you need help!

Please also sign this month's poetry genre project.  Thanks!

This Month's Genre Project: Poetry

Poetry Genre Project                           

(Assigned 4/7/14; due NO LATER THAN Thurs. 5/8/14, after CRCT)

April is National Poetry Month!  To celebrate, you need to read at least five different poems.  (They may be by the same author but they do not have to be.)  Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein are two fabulous poets for children, and they both have websites that you might enjoy.

• For your project, on your own paper, you must write the title and author of each of the five poems you read.  Write a brief summary of each poem.  Find at least one type of figurative language in each poem.  Explain or interpret what the author means.  Also share why you chose each of the five poems.
• Next, choose ONE poem to copy accurately and illustrate on a separate sheet of paper.  Make sure that your illustrations “match” the poem.  Include your name, the author’s name, and the title of the poem.  (This poem will be displayed in the classroom or hallway.)
• Finally, choose ONE poem to read aloud to the class.  Be sure to practice reading it aloud fluently and with expression.  You will need to have one copy for you to read from (unless you choose to memorize it) and another copy to turn in before you read aloud.

Please turn in all pieces of this project together (no later than 5/8).  You may certainly present and turn in your work early! (*THIS PROJECT COUNTS AS TWO READING TEST GRADES and AN ELA TEST GRADE!)

BONUS: Research different styles/types of poetry.  Write your own original poem and illustrate it.

Grading Rubric:

0 pts: Did not turn in OR did not write any summaries	20 pts: One or two different poems and authors; summaries, figurative language, or reasons not fully developed		30 pts: Three different poems and authors; summaries, figurative language, or reasons not fully developed	40 pts: Four to five different poems and authors; summaries, figurative language, or reasons not fully developed		50 pts: Five different poems and authors; complete and thorough summaries of each poem; figurative language explained; and reasons for selection
0 pts: Did not turn in or did not complete	10 pts: Copy of poem with no illustrations OR inaccurate illustrations		15 pts: Copy of poem with name, title, author, and minimal illustrations	20 pts: Copy of poem with appropriate illustrations		25 pts: Accurate copy of poem with name, title, author, and appropriate illustrations
0 pts: Did not read aloud	5 pts: Read aloud a poem		10 pts: Provided a copy of poem and read aloud with difficulty	15 pts: Provided a copy of poem and read aloud		20 pts: Provided a copy of poem and read aloud with fluency and expression
0 pts: Original rubric is not turned in and another one had to be printed		2 pts: Turn in unsigned rubric with your project for scoring purposes.			5 pts: Turn in this signed rubric with your project for scoring purposes.
0 pt. BONUS: Did not attempt the bonus	2 pt. BONUS: An original poem		4 pt. BONUS: An original poem that is generally correct	5 pt. BONUS: An original, grammatically correct, detailed poem		TOTAL*: