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Industrial Revolution Debate

The students did a fabulous job yesterday and today with their debates on whether the Industrial Revolution was a positive or negative time period.  They included so much research in their arguments and questions.  I was very impressed how well they each spoke and pushed others to think deeper. 

Here are some pictures of the debates:

Homework for Week of February 19-23

Students should choose at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.  If your child does not have access to xtramath then they can practice with flashcards or with a game if you have one that practices the facts.

Monday (Day 3):
Read for 15 min
Math - Naming Decimals Sheet
Spelling - Cut words and Regular Sort

Tuesday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -Representing Fractions and Decimals Sheet
Spelling - Regular Sort and Record

Wednesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Comparing Decimals (evens only)
Spelling - Spelling City

Thursday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Decimal Sheet
Spelling - Blind Sort

Friday (Day 1):
Enjoy your vacation and try to read some over the week.

Preparing for Debate

We worked last week in reading on gathering all our evidence of we believe the Industrial Revolution was a positive or negative time in the US history.  Students are working in groups of four or five to debate another team this week.  They practiced on Friday with a partner sharing their thoughts and answering questions from the opposing side. 

Homework for Week of February 12-16

Students should choose at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.  If your child does not have access to xtramath then they can practice with flashcards or with a game if you have one that practices the facts.

Monday (Day 4):
Read for 15 min
Math - Equivalent Fractions Sheet
Spelling - Cut words and Regular Sort

Tuesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -Comparing Sheet
Spelling - Regular Sort and Record

Wednesday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Spelling - Spelling City

Thursday (Day 1):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Fraction Review Sheet
Spelling - Blind Sort

Friday (Day 2):
Read for at least 30 minutes over the weekend

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Mouth Guards for Mondays -PE

Homework for Week of February 5-9

Students should choose at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.  If your child does not have access to xtramath then they can practice with flashcards or with a game if you have one that practices the facts.

Early Release on Wednesday - Students dismissed at 12:50.

Monday (Day 5):
Read for 15 min
Math - Fractions 3-1 Sheet
Spelling - Cut words and Regular Sort

Tuesday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -Fractions 3-2 Sheet
Spelling - Regular Sort and Record

Wednesday (Day 1):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - None
Spelling - Spelling City

Thursday (Day 2):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Fraction Sheet
Spelling - Blind Sort

Friday (Day 3):
Read for at least 30 minutes over the weekend

Go on xtramath.org