Friday, December 26, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014
End of the year news
The Grade 5 Historians have completed their unit on The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. We had some great presentations! In January we begin our unit on the MIddle Ages.
Last week our Writing Workshop completed a unit on informational essays. It was a long process and they worked very hard. I am more than pleased with their results. They became experts on their topic!
In January we will begin a unit on Fantasy books and writing. I am looking forward to reading their stories.
In Social Studies we also learned about the Jewish Children's holiday, Hanukah. We played a typical game called Sevivon ( Dreidel), Leo B made a most interesting comment about the game, asking if it was "Jewish Poker".
We also baked some amazing Snickerdoodles the last day of school. They were pretty good!!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Winter Work
For the winter break there will be some Math to work on. We need to a) finish your worksheet packet if it is not finished by Friday (most should be done or close to done) and b) do all of the review in the back of the workbook except for the ratio questions. Otherwise we can try to read over the break. Enjoy!
Also don't forget that our Winter Show is tomorrow at 3:00. Feliz Navidad!
Also don't forget that our Winter Show is tomorrow at 3:00. Feliz Navidad!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
CRAFT SALE
This Wednesday and Thursday we will have our annual Christmas Craft Sale. Our beautiful inspirational rocks will be on sale on both days for only 2 Euros! All proceeds go to help our sponsored children in Calcutta and San Nicolo Si Mette in Moto.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Last Math test of 2014!
We finished our last Math test of 2015! Good job to all. We will use next week to review all our topics in the first 6 chapters!
We will also have some Reading Tests to check everybody's level.
We will also have some Reading Tests to check everybody's level.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Area of a Triangle Test Tomorrow
In Math today we reviewed for our area of a triangle test tomorrow. Good luck to everybody. Also we are getting ready for our band performance. Feliz Navidad sounds great!
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Divisibility Rules
In Reading this morning we used our time to work on our outlines for our research project. They are coming along nicely.
In Math, besides reviewing for our test on the area of triangles, we talked about the divisibility rules. We can learn some shortcuts to determine if a large number is divisible by 2,3,4,5,6,9, or 10.
In Technology we started computer programming today with a service called Scratch by MIT. We will continue with this throughout the second trimester.
In Band we practiced our songs for our Winter Show next Thursday.
In Math, besides reviewing for our test on the area of triangles, we talked about the divisibility rules. We can learn some shortcuts to determine if a large number is divisible by 2,3,4,5,6,9, or 10.
In Technology we started computer programming today with a service called Scratch by MIT. We will continue with this throughout the second trimester.
In Band we practiced our songs for our Winter Show next Thursday.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Taxonomy
In Reading we looked over our 50 note cards. We will now be using these notes to make our outline and then our research paper. Good job everybody!
In Math we found two ways to find the area of a triangle. One way is to use the formula: b x h /2. The second is to take half of the area of the corresponding rectangle. We will have a test on Triangle area on Friday.
In Science we started our new unit on the classification of life. Today we started by looking at taxonomy and how we classify. Here are the links to help answer our questions.
In Math we found two ways to find the area of a triangle. One way is to use the formula: b x h /2. The second is to take half of the area of the corresponding rectangle. We will have a test on Triangle area on Friday.
In Science we started our new unit on the classification of life. Today we started by looking at taxonomy and how we classify. Here are the links to help answer our questions.
Taxonomy Links
Friday, December 5, 2014
Triangles
We had our last day in class to collect note cards. The 50 cards are due on Tuesday!
In Math we started a new mini unit on triangles and area. Today we talked about the parts of a triangle (sides, angles, vertices, base and height). We also practiced finding the height with a given base. On Tuesday we will work on using that information to find the area.
Compiti per venerdì 12
Completare le 3 fotocopie di analisi logica sul quaderno: venerdì ci sarà un test con esercizi simili!
Buon fine settimana!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
50 Note Cards
In Reading we used our time to catch up on our Reading logs and to do research for our projects. We are reading non fiction sources on our topics and writing note cards about what we are reading. Some have already reached 50 and most are close to being dome. On Tuesday we need to have all 50 done!
In Math we finished our Algebra unit. We had a test today on chapter 5....we shall see how we did. Tomorrow we start a very short unit on the area of triangles.
In Math we finished our Algebra unit. We had a test today on chapter 5....we shall see how we did. Tomorrow we start a very short unit on the area of triangles.
Monday, December 1, 2014
HISTORY TEST FRIDAY DEC 5
The test will cover the mains reasons for the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. I will be including something from each of the wonderful presentations that took place on Friday and today.
Problem of the Day 50
Tom's monthly allowance is k dollars. Jerry's monthly allowance is 3 times as much as Tom's monthly allowance. Danny's monthly allowance is €20 more than Jerry's monthly allowance. What is their total monthly allowance in terms of k? If Tom's monthly allowance is €18, find their total monthly allowance.
Math Test on Thursday
In Math today we covered our fourth and last section on Algebra: Real world story problems. We will have a test on Thursday and will have a review of the chapter for the next few .
In Reading we continued to collect summaries and quotes on our note cards for our research project We need 50 by December 9th!
In Reading we continued to collect summaries and quotes on our note cards for our research project We need 50 by December 9th!
Frase del mese
Per domani preparare la frase del mese, dev'essere composta da 10 parole di cui una deve essere un pronome indefinito.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Solving Equations
In Reading this morning we talked about how we can learn about the "character" of a narrative nonfiction book like we would a character in a narrative fiction book. We can look at the "character"'s struggles and roles and compare the "character" to others and our self.
In Math we worked on solving equations. We learned that an equation is nothing more than a balanced scale. The golden rule is that whatever I do to one side I must do it to the other side. The goal is to have the variable on one side and a simplified number on the other. We will keep practicing so that we can be ready for our test next Thursday.
Have a lovely weekend!
In Math we worked on solving equations. We learned that an equation is nothing more than a balanced scale. The golden rule is that whatever I do to one side I must do it to the other side. The goal is to have the variable on one side and a simplified number on the other. We will keep practicing so that we can be ready for our test next Thursday.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Problem of the Day 49
Lena has 80 stickers. She gives 5m stickers to her friends and shares the remaining stickers equally with her 2 brothers. How many stickers does she give each brother in terms of m? If m=4, how many stickers does each brother get?
Negative Numbers
In Math today we had a bonus lesson today on negative numbers. We talked about how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them. Though this is part of the Grade 6 program a lot of students were asking questions and it fit well in our theme of simplifying algebraic expressions. Tomorrow we will work on solving equations.
Here is a video for some extra help:
Here is a video for some extra help:
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Problem of the Day 48
A printing company charges a fixed fee of €30 for printing wedding cards and an extra €2 for printing each card. Mr. Johnson wants to print x wedding cards. How much money will Mr. Johnson pay in terms of x? If Mr. Johnson wants to print 200 cards, how much will he have to pay?
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
In Reading we continued to work on our research projects by collecting information for our 50 note cards. We talked specifically how to make the cards today.
In Math we took the next step in Algebra by simplifying expressions with like terms.
Here is a video with more information:
Combining like terms: In simple addition we learned to add all the numbers together to get a sum. In algebra, numbers are sometimes attached to variables and we need to make sure that the variables are alike before we add the numbers.
In Band we wroked on Feliz Navidad while in Technology we finished our photography unit.
In Math we took the next step in Algebra by simplifying expressions with like terms.
Here is a video with more information:
Combining like terms: In simple addition we learned to add all the numbers together to get a sum. In algebra, numbers are sometimes attached to variables and we need to make sure that the variables are alike before we add the numbers.
In Band we wroked on Feliz Navidad while in Technology we finished our photography unit.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Problem of the Day 47
A box of crackers has a mass of p kg. When empty, the box has a mass of 200 grams. What is the total mass of the crackers in 5 such boxes? Express you answer in kg. (Answer will have a variable)
Algebra and a Research Project
These past two days in Math we are introducing a new chapter on Algebra. We have learned that letters can represent unknown values in expressions. We can plug in a value to evaluate the algebraic expression. We also worked on converting real-world problems with unknowns into algebraic expressions.
In Reading we are starting to collect information for our research projects. We need to collect 50 facts, quotes, summaries from our research and put them on "cards" or "notes".
Here are the project details:
In Reading we are starting to collect information for our research projects. We need to collect 50 facts, quotes, summaries from our research and put them on "cards" or "notes".
Here are the project details:
Grade 5 Research Project
Due December 18th, 2014
Name: ________________________________________
Big Idea: Write a 5 paragraph research project on the topic of your choice.
Deadlines:
- Choose Topic: __________________________ November 28
- Choose 3 subtopics (December 2)
- _________________________
- __________________________
- __________________________
- Read articles and books about topic collecting 50 cards from at least 3 sources (quotes and summaries) (December 9)
- At least 10 for each subtopic
- At least 10 quotes
- Make Outline (Dec 11) for 5 paragraphs
- Rough Draft with bibliography (Dec 15)
- Final Draft (Dec 18)
Grade:
- Deadlines met (_________/ 30 )
- Organization (_________ / 30)
- Grammar/Spelling ( _______/ 30)
- Creativity (_____/ 10)
Final grade: ________ / 100
In Science today we shared our projects that we have been working on. We will have a photography lab next week!
Friday, November 21, 2014
Compiti per mercoledì
Completare le fotocopie sul quaderno.
Ripetere bene aggettivi e pronomi perché lunedì ci sarà un test di morfologia!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Problem of the Day 46
A tiger is 7/8 meter tall. A koala bear is 4/7 as tall as the tiger. A penguin is 7/8 as tall as the koala bear. What is the height of the penguin? Write your answer as a fraction.
Review
In Reading we discussed how to use different strategies to build on our learning. We can grow in our knowledge of a subject by reading new information step by step.
In Math we reviewed chapters 3 and 4. Tomorrow we have a Benchmark Test to see how we are doing from chapters 1 to 4. We will also have another Fractions test for those who still need to get their 7 out of 8.
In Technology, we worked on a project with the upper school.
In Band we practiced the songs we have been working on thus far.
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| Lines by Sofy |
In Technology, we worked on a project with the upper school.
In Band we practiced the songs we have been working on thus far.
Photo Contest Results
Well the results are in...
We had a professional photographer judge our photo contest. Though the results were very close....
The winner was: Anna and Sarah
The Runner-ups were:
We had a professional photographer judge our photo contest. Though the results were very close....
The winner was: Anna and Sarah
The Runner-ups were:
- Sofy
- Dario
- Pietro
- Lorenzo
Great job to all! Here are some highlights:
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| A&S - Lines |
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| A&S Lost |
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| A&S - Wonder |
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| Sofy - Unexpected |
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| Sofy - Hope |
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| Sofy- At the Shore |
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| Sofy- Heading Home |
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| Sofy - Now and then |
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| A&S- A New Day |
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| Dario- A closer look |
| Lorenzo - Secret |
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| Dario- Beyond Reach |
| Pietro - A closer Look |
| Pietro- Secret |
| Pietro - At the Crossroads |
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| A&S - Left Behind |
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| Dario - My Name |
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
SPELLING for Nov 17
Our spelling this week is "More Antonmyms". Some of the word partners are complementary antonmys
dead/alive, identical/different,
Some of them are made by using a prefix. accurate/inaccurate polite/impolite legal/illegal regular/irregular legible/illegible probable/improbable connect/disconnect
We also have antonmys made with suffixes. harmful/harmless
Monday, November 17, 2014
Non-fiction
In Math today we started to do a cumulative review of chapters 1 to 4. We will spend the rest of the week reviewing and finish the week with a test on what we are still struggling on.
In Reading we started our new unit on non-fiction books. Today we discussed what we should be doing before we even start reading our texts: looking at the title, the blurb, the author, the pictures, the table of contents. These will all give us an idea of what we will be reading.
In Art, we finished our symmetry/fraction projects.
In Reading we started our new unit on non-fiction books. Today we discussed what we should be doing before we even start reading our texts: looking at the title, the blurb, the author, the pictures, the table of contents. These will all give us an idea of what we will be reading.
In Art, we finished our symmetry/fraction projects.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Math, Math, Math
In Reading today we finished our unit on Characters! We finished by comparing our characters to our own lives. How do we struggle like our character? How do we hope like our character? How are our obstacles similar to those of our character? We begin our Non-Fiction unit until the end of the year.
In Math we took a couple of tests. Our first test was loaded full of fractions, mixed numbers and story problems. Almost all the questions were story problems.
The second test was the four operations with fractions and mixed numbers. We will keep taking this until we can get 7 of the 8 questions correct. Four already passed today. Many of the others scored 6 so we will take another test on Monday. Work on those over the weekend.
We also had a visit this afternoon my a counselor that will be working at our school twice a month this year. We made introductions of each other to her.
Finally, don't forget that tonight many of us are going to see Sofy in the Wizard of Oz. We will meet at the theater at 8:45. See you all there! Break a leg Sofy!
In Math we took a couple of tests. Our first test was loaded full of fractions, mixed numbers and story problems. Almost all the questions were story problems.
The second test was the four operations with fractions and mixed numbers. We will keep taking this until we can get 7 of the 8 questions correct. Four already passed today. Many of the others scored 6 so we will take another test on Monday. Work on those over the weekend.
We also had a visit this afternoon my a counselor that will be working at our school twice a month this year. We made introductions of each other to her.
Finally, don't forget that tonight many of us are going to see Sofy in the Wizard of Oz. We will meet at the theater at 8:45. See you all there! Break a leg Sofy!
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