To do...Feb. 9

1. Math - p. 144 #1, 3, 5, 7, 8
2. Literature Circle - overdue
3. ART - perspective drawing due Feb. 19
4. Drama Monologue - be ready to present
5. Science - be ready to present

To do...Feb. 6

1. Math - worksheet (dividing decimals)
2. Literature Circles - should be completed and ready to mark

In Math, we discussed the skills we are working on need to be mastered:

• multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000...
• multiplying and dividing by 0.1, 0.01, 0.001... (this coming week)

Mastered means the skill is automatic and it only happens with PRACTICE!

Number the Stars - final assigment

Heroism displays itself in different ways. Think of four characters from Number the Stars who behave heroically. Explain what each character does that is heroic with support from the text.

Think again about bravery and courage. Does bravery mean being unafraid, or does

it mean doing something daring even if you are afraid?

Success Criteria:

• chose 4 appropriate characters
• referred to the text
• used supporting details and ideas
• used grade appropriate vocabulary
• described emotions and character traits
• made proper use of conventions (spelling, punctuation, grammar)

To do...Feb. 4

1. Math - p. 135 #1 a, d, g, 3, 4, 9, 10
2. Procedural writing - Silent Ball or Bench Ball (rough draft ready for tomorrow)
3. Number the Stars monologue - presenting begins Friday
4. Science - Flight Project due Monday
5. Number the Stars - make sure you have read up to chapter 16

Literature Circle - Self Assessment

Math is the Real World?

Math Communication - for each image explain, using the math, what is wrong with each deal.

To do...Feb. 3

1. Science Test tomorrow
2. Math - p. 130 #1 a-d, 2, a-d, 4 a-d
3. Literature Circle - round #5 tomorrow
4. Scholastic Order due Friday

FRONT DOORS AT HIGHVIEW:

The rule at Highview is that students do NOT use the front doors when arriving at school in the morning. In class, we discussed the high number of special needs students who require this entrance to be clear. Please help reinforce this school rule with your child. Thank you.