Saturday, May 30, 2020

Congrats 6th Graders!

We are so proud of you all. 
Thank you for your hard work this year and surviving one of the craziest 3 months in the history of the world.
Have a wonderful summer!

6th grade, here you come!


Hey 6th grade teachers - TAG!  You're it!

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Friday, May 22nd

Math:
Bacoch:
Saxon Course 1 End-of-Course Exam
Complete problems 18-24 on the test

Benedict & Purdie:
·      Saxon test: please take you time and do your best work

Reading/History:
·      Read “Civil War Reconstruction”
·      Answer final 5 questions using complete sentences and proper grammar. 
·      For a cool, optional video about the Lincoln Memorial visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZIJTWX2xq8


Science:
Science marble maze/obstacle course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUdG0cnBxAQ&feature=youtu.be

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Wednesday, May 20th


Talent Show!
Don't forget to join us at 1:00 for part II of our Talent Show.  

Math:
Bacoch:
Saxon Course 1 End-of-Course Exam
·      Complete problems 18-24 on the test.
Benedict & Purdie:
·      Saxon test: please take you time and do your best work

Reading/History:
·      Read “The War Draws to a Close”
·      Fill in the graphic organizer about the surrender of the South at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia

Writing:
Complete:
·      Special Occasions
·      Letter to Myself

Science:
Science marble maze/obstacle course



Monday, May 18, 2020

Tuesday, May 19th


 There is no reading Zoom this week due to students doing their class checkout.  Instead, watch the following video:
Math:
Bacoch:
Lesson 113 – Adding and Subtracting Mixed Measures &
 Multiplying by Powers of 10 pg.  592

·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcxENut0ip4&feature=youtu.be
·      Lesson 113:  Practice Set: A through F & Written Practice: 1,5,6,7,17,18, 19, 24

Benedict & Purdie:
·      Saxon test: please take you time and do your best work

Reading/History:

·      Read “Gettysburg” and answer comprehension questions
·      Listen to the following rendition of the Gettysburg Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvA0J_2ZpIQ&t=48s

Writing:
Complete:
·      My Community
·      You are not Stuck at Home

Science:
Science marble maze/obstacle course

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Monday, May 18th

Woah!  Can you believe we are on our final week of instruction?
Say what?!
Yup, it's true.  Let's end strong!
We got this, aww yeah!



Math:
Bacoch:
·      Problems 1-17 on the end of year math test

Benedict & Purdie:
·      Students may watch the review video before working on the Saxon test. The test is the only assignment for the week. Please work on it at your own pace. If you choose to do a little each day, watch the review on Monday and complete about 12 problems per day. You can complete more problems each day to finish sooner.

Math Review Video
**Please take your time and do your best work**

Reading/History:
*This week, reading and history are combined
·      Read “The Generals” passage
·      Compare and Contrast Grant and Lee

Writing:
·      Optional writing packet

Science:
In science this week, students will be planning out and creating a marble maze using a paper plate and other materials. If you would like more clarification, please watch the video. There are some photos attached to your packet for some ideas on how to complete this challenge. 

Science marble maze/obstacle course

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Friday, May 15th

Math:
Bacoch:
  Test
·      Watch the following math review:
·      Complete the Power-Up and the Test

Benedict:
·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK5hyKz-3PY&feature=youtu.be
·      L. 112 pg. 738 a-g, 1-13
·      15 minutes Imagine Learning Math

Purdie:
·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video.
·      L. 114 pg. 751 a,b,c, 1-17
·      15 minutes Imagine Learning Math

Reading:
Bacoch:
·      Vocabulary pg. 431
·      Easily Confused Words pg. 433
Benedict:
·      Easily Confused Words pg. 433
·      Test
Purdie:
·      Easily Confused Words pg. 433
·      Test

Writing:
·      Continue making revisions, read over your final essay, and submit it for grading.

Science:
·      Energy

History:
·      Read “The Emancipation Proclamation” passage
Fill out the point of view page (Only one complete paragraph is necessary.  You may do more.)

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Thursday, May 14th

Math:
Bacoch:
Lesson 112 – Multiplying and Dividing Integers pg. 587
·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video.
·      Complete the Power-Up.  If you are struggling with problem solving, move on and save it to do after the lesson.
·      Lesson 112: Practice Set: A through H
                   Written Practice: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 17, 20, 21, 22, 26, 30                                                           
·      Imagine Learning Math: 15 minutes
·      If available, ZOOM with teacher at 10:30 (look for the invitation sent to a parent)

Benedict:
·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjR_wb2rrgY&feature=youtu.be
·      L. 111 pg. 733 a-I, 1-11
·      15 minutes Imagine Learning Math
·      If available, ZOOM with teacher at 10:30 (look for the invitation sent to a parent)

Purdie:
·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video.
·       
·      L. 112 pg. 738 a-g, 1-13
·      15 minutes Imagine Learning Math
·      If available, ZOOM with teacher at 10:30 (look for the invitation sent to a parent)

Reading:
Bacoch:
·      Sequence pg. 349
·      Draw Conclusions pg. 346
·      Punctuation pg. 350
Benedict:
·      Read the story “Sweet Music in Harlem”.  You can also listen and follow along at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzI5eQj0USU
·      Answer critical thinking questions.  Use full sentences with proper grammar.
Purdie:
·      Read the story “Sweet Music in Harlem”.  You can also listen and follow along at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzI5eQj0USU
·      Answer critical thinking questions.  Use full sentences with proper grammar.

Writing:
·      Make any necessary revisions to your essay. 

Science:
·      Energy
·      For more info. on this week’s activity please watch the following video (if you haven’t already) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSSQ8VvEMQ&feature=youtu.be

History:
·      Read the passage about the Battle of Antietam
·      Pretend you are a news reporter.  Use the given page to write an article about the battle.  Be specific--you are a journalist.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Wednesday, May 13th

Don't forget about part one of our Talent Show at 1:00 via Zoom.  
Parents will have recieved the link through email.
5th Graders Rule!
Math:
Bacoch:
Lesson 111 – Applications Using Division pg. 582
·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video.
·      Complete the Power-Up.  If you are struggling with problem solving, move on and save it to do after the lesson.
·      Lesson 111:  Practice Set: A through E
                Written Practice: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 30
·      Imagine Learning Math: 15 minutes

Benedict:
·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPaJvq78hvk&feature=youtu.be
·      L. 110 pg. 724 a-j, 1-10
·      15 minutes Imagine Learning Math

Purdie:
·      Read over the lesson and/or watch the YouTube video.
·      L. 111 pg. 733 a-I, 1-11
·      15 minutes Imagine Learning Math

Reading:
Bacoch:
·      Read the story “Sweet Music in Harlem”.  You can also listen and follow along at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzI5eQj0USU
·      Answer critical thinking questions.  Use full sentences with proper grammar.
Benedict:
·      Vocabulary pg. 431
·      Punctuation pg. 432
Purdie:
·      Vocabulary pg. 431
·      Punctuation pg. 347
·      Punctuation pg. 350
Writing:
·      Have someone at home read your essay to make sure it makes sense and to provide any suggestions.

Science:
·      Energy
·      For more info. on this week’s activity please watch the following video (if you haven’t already) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSSQ8VvEMQ&feature=youtu.be

History:
·      Read “The War Begins”
·      Complete the Battle of Fort Sumter cause and effect page.

 Happy two month anniversary!  Utah schools closed down March 13th.  We made it this far...a couple more weeks will be a breeze!

Tuesday, May 12th

Sorry this is late...Ms. Purdie forgot to post it last night. 😱

Math:
Bacoch:
Investigation 11 Scale Factor: Scale Drawings and Models pg. 578

Benedict:

Purdie:
  • L. 110 pg. 724 a-j, 1-10
  • 15 minutes Imagine Learning Math

Reading:
Bacoch:
  • Finish spelling and complete vocabulary
  • If available, ZOOM with teacher at 10:30 (look for the invitation sent to a parent).

Benedict:
  • Spelling and vocabulary
  • If available, ZOOM with teacher at 10:30 (look for the invitation sent to a parent).

Purdie:
  • Finish spelling and complete vocabulary
  • Punctuation pg. 432
  • If available, ZOOM with teacher at 10:30 (look for the invitation sent to a parent).

Writing:
  • Continue making corrections to your rough draft

Science:

History:
Read about Jefferson Davis then fill out the T-chart comparing and contrasting him and Abe Lincoln

Monday, May 11, 2020

A big THANK YOU!

 Thank you so much for those of you that were able to come and support us in our school parade.  It meant a lot to us and it was awesome to see some of your familiar faces.  
Our 5th graders are the BEST!