http://www.hamiltonschools.us/schools/hamilton-middle/ HOMEWORK: MATH: 5 review problems #'s 2-6
Social Studies: Test next week.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER PROJECT:
DUE DECEMBER 8
Students have chosen books and I checked to be sure these were at an appropriate reading level for them. I have gone over the next assignment and given it to students. They have 4 options to choose from for this report.
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MATH: The students did so well on the Place Value test. We have begun our unit on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions. Students are learning that fractions are division and can be written in three ways. We are also looking at how to perform the algorithm of multiplying a whole number times a fraction and have been using the iPads to draw visuals of what it looks like. We will add in multiplying a fraction times a fraction next.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Writing: Students completed their "challenge" paper. It was a good growth mindset lesson as they wrote about something they found challenging and then how they overcame fear and difficulty to meet the challenge. Next we will write a persuasive pamphlet from a turkey's point of view convincing others not to eat turkey for Thanksgiving.
READING: This coming week we will read chapters 6-8. We have another picture book that goes along with this genre unit as well. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving break will be the assessment over this unit. We will work as a class, smaller guided reading groups, and independently. Through this book we will practice reading comprehension strategies, simile, metaphor, personification, vocabulary in context strategies, and grammar.
SCIENCE Simple machines is our topic of discussion now. We have done an investigation about levers and watched a couple Rube Goldberg contraptions that contain many types of simple machines that we try to identify.
Studies:- Mrs. Custer
In social studies this week, we learned more about some of
the things that motivated European explorers, including the desire for silk,
spices, land and other natural resources. We held an overland trade
simulation to understand more clearly why sailing around the world to the west
seemed like a better means of trading with Asia. We also read some
entries from Columbus' diary and a primary source document from King Henry VII
of England to John Cabot, giving Cabot freedom to explore the world on behalf
of England. Next week we will review our lessons on the New World,
including the history of the Native Americans and explorers, to prepare for our
next test.
Word Study
We took the Lesson 9 test Friday. These will come home on Monday. Next week's skill lesson is prefixes and their purpose/meaning.
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