Mrs. Patton’s Daily Plans

Week of March 30, 2009
Monday/Wednesday week

NOTE:  For “free time” activities, scroll to the very bottom of this page.

Monday, March 30, 2009

9:00-9:25

Morning Procedures

Obj:   to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments

 

Students will complete the following tasks:

  • Complete the Morning Routine.
  • Partner check: Is your partner at school today? If not, set up the absent folder and form.
  • Read the Morning Message and follow any included directions.

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Dear 5th Graders,
     WELCOME BACK!!!  I hope you enjoyed your spring break, and that it was relaxing and fun.  Now that we are back, we have a lot to do.  MAP testing starts tomorrow!  It is your time to shine and show everyone how smart you art. 
J   Please check out the Daily Plans for today and see what’s going on.

 

Make it a great day!
Mrs. Patton

MORNING WORK

Play “Measure It” by selecting on an INCHES skill level (easy, medium, hard, or superbrain!).

9:20-9:50
Social Studies

Morning Meeting: 1) Greeting 2) Sharing – Spring Break stories
3) Activity 4) News and announcements

9:50-10:20
Specials

Music

10:20-11:20
Math with Ms. Burke’s class; My class goes to science

1.     Weekly Math: Sample problem and discussion à Packet is due Friday.

2.    Fraction terminology and notation activities 1 and 2

11:25-12:25
Lang. Arts

·         Spring Break feelings web (prewriting)

·         Writing time: Continue writing the piece you started before break or start a new piece

 

MAP preparation: Positive Attitude and Effort

12:25-12:55
Recess and lunch

Remember: Make lunch enjoyable for everyone.J

1:00-2:00
Reading

Review: Author’s purpose – In small groups, students will discuss their answers and ideas on a completed assignment.  Evidence must support the answer.  Those that disagree will try to resolve differences, or call over the mediator (teacher).

2:00-2:15

Recess

2:20-3:20
Math

·         Weekly Homework:  Discussion and sample problem à Packet is DUE FRIDAY.

·         Fraction terminology and notation activities 1 and 2

3:20-3:40
Procedures

1.     Closing Meeting

2.    End-of-the-Day routine.

3.    Pack-up, clean-up

4.    Announcements

3:45

Dismissal to the buses.

Homework

1.     Get planner signed by a parent.

2.    Weekly Math homework – due Friday

Reminders and Additional Information

MAP testing begins tomorrow.  It is important to get a good night’s sleep, and to wake up and eat a healthy breakfast in order to do your best on the test.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

9:00-9:20

Morning Procedures

Obj:   to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments

 

Students will complete the following tasks:

  • Complete the Morning Routine.
  • Partner check: Is your partner at school today? If not, set up the absent folder and form.
  • Read the Morning Message and follow any included directions.

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Dear 5th Graders,

     MAP testing begins today!  Yipee!  You “smart cookies” are going to do so well!!!  We will talk about the test a little more after we fill out planners.  Be sure to check out the rest of the Daily Plans for today.  Of course, if our internet connection is down, you won’t see this or the fraction game you should play for Morning Work.  Either way, use your time wisely.

 

Make it a great day!
Mrs. Patton

MORNING WORK

Option 1 (pending internet usage): Fraction Fun

Option 2 (if there isn’t internet usage): 5th Grade Trivia

9:20-9:50
Social Studies

Have you ever wondered: Why are tests like the MAP given to students?  Who looks at the scores?  What do the scores mean?  Should I do my best on the test?  Why?

 

Let’s take a look at these questions and some answers.  We’ll also look at a scoring guide that will measure your EFFORT and ATTITUDE on the MAP.

9:50-10:20
Specials

P.E.

10:20-11:20
Math with Ms. Burke’s class, my class goes to science

·         Finish activity 2 (which we started yesterday).

·         Activity 3

·         Assignment: Fraction practice pages 8 and 9

11:30-11:55
Specials

Library

11:55-12:25
Lang. Arts

RECESS/LUNCH AT A SPECIAL TIME

Remember to make lunch enjoyable for everyone.J

12:25-12:55
Recess and lunch

·         MAP prep: sharpen pencils, distribute all materials except the MAP test booklets

·         Restroom break

1:00-2:00
Reading

MAP testing (1:10-2:10)

2:00-2:15

Recess (will follow MAP testing)

2:20-3:20 (or as soon as MAP testing and recess are over)
Math

·         Finish activity 2 (which we started yesterday).

·         Activity 3

·         Assignment: Fraction practice pages 8 and 9

3:20-3:40
Procedures

1.     Closing meeting

2.    End-of-the-Day routine

3.    Pack-up, clean-up

4.    Announcements

3:45

Dismissal to the buses.

Homework

1.  Get planner signed by a parent.

2.  Weekly HW, due Friday.

Reminders and additional information

We continue MAP testing tomorrow.  Be sure to get another good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow.  Thanks for your hard work!!!  J

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
NO Spanish Club!!

9:00-9:20

Morning Procedures

Obj:   to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments

 

Students will complete the following tasks:

  • Complete the Morning Routine.
  • Partner check: Is your partner at school today? If not, set up the absent folder and form.
  • Read the Morning Message and follow any included directions.

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MORNING WORK

Hopefully we have an excellent connection to the internet.  If so, you may choose from Monday’s or Tuesday’s morning work games (measurement or fractions).

9:20-9:50
Social Studies

1)    First day of MAP reflection

9:50-10:20
Specials

Music

10:20-11:20
Math with Ms. Burke’s class, my class goes to science

11:25-12:25
Lang. Arts

Continue with Spring Break writing piece à Look at the options below:

1)    Continue writing by adding to the piece you have already started.

2)   Begin revising the piece you have started.  Continue with a peer conference to get tips and ideas.  The focus is NOT on grammar or spelling at this time.

3)   Abandon the spring break piece and begin writing a whole new piece.

12:25-12:55
Recess and lunch

ENJOY!

1:00-2:00
Reading

MAP TESTING (1:05-2:20)

2:00-2:15

Recess – Will follow MAP testing (Mrs. Patton is INSIDE)

2:20-3:20 (or as soon as MAP testing and recess are over)
Math

 

3:20-3:40
Procedures

·         Closing Meeting

·         End-of-the-Day routine.

·         Pack-up, clean-up

·         Announcements

3:45

Dismissal to the buses.

Homework

1.     Weekly Math homework à Due FRIDAY.

2.    Study for spelling, practice math facts (multiplication and division), read for 20 minutes (These are all suggested activities.)  J

Reminders and additional information

We continue MAP testing tomorrow.  Be sure to get another good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow.  You are doing such wonderful work!!!  J

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

9:00-9:20

Morning Procedures

Obj:   to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments

 

Students will complete the following tasks:

  • Complete the Morning Routine.
  • Partner check: Is your partner at school today? If not, set up the absent folder and form.
  • Read the Morning Message and follow any included directions.

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MORNING WORK

Continue working on your Test Prep packet.  You may work with or without a partner.

9:20-9:50
Social Studies MATH

Finish fraction activity from yesterday (basic concepts using number lines and fraction bars).

Assignment: Fraction practice pages 8 and 9

9:50-10:20
Specials

P.E.

10:20-11:20
Math with Ms. Burke’s class, my class goes to science

1.     Weekly Homework questions??  It is due tomorrow.

2.    Draw your own number line and measure using sixths, then twelfths. 

3.    Compare using rulers to number lines labeled with fractions.

11:20-12:20
Specials

Art

12:25-12:55
Recess and lunch

ENJOY!!  J

1:00-2:00
Reading

MAP testing (1:10-2:15)

2:00-2:15
Recess

Recess – Will follow MAP testing
(Mrs. Patton is OUTSIDE)

2:20-3:30 (or as soon as MAP testing and recess are over)
Math

Finish Fraction practice pages 8 and 9; turn in.

Study Island or Math Fact Practice

3:30-3:40
Procedures

1.     Closing meeting

2.    Review the End-of-the-Day routine.

3.    Pack-up, clean-up

4.    Announcements

3:45

Dismissal to the buses.

Homework

1.     Get your planner signed.

2.    Weekly Math homework à Due Friday

Reminders and additional information

MAP testing will continue on April 8th (next Wednesday).

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Friday, April 3, 2009

9:00-9:20

Morning Procedures

Obj:   to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments

 

Students will complete the following tasks:

  • Complete the Morning Routine.
  • Partner check: Is your partner at school today? If not, set up the absent folder and form.
  • Read the Morning Message and follow any included directions.

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Dear Marvelous MAP takers,

     Congratulations!!! You have completed week 1 of testing.  I am really, really proud of you and the effort you put forth on this test.  Pat yourself on the back for a job well done.  J
     Please read the Daily Plans to see what’s up for today.  We will fill out planners around 9:15.  Happy Friday!

 

Make it a great day!

Mrs. Patton

MORNING WORK

Continue working on your Test Prep packet.  You may work with or without a partner.

9:20-9:50
Social Studies

1.     Draw your own number line and measure using sixths, then twelfths. 

2.    Compare using rulers to number lines labeled with fractions.

9:50-10:20
Specials

MUSIC

10:20-11:20
Math with Ms. Burke’s class, my class goes to science

NOTE:  Weekly Homework is due TODAY!!

1.      Measure a few classroom items using the number lines and rulers.

2.    Assignment: Fraction practice pages 10 and 11.

11:25-12:25
Lang. Arts

Writing activity: Pass It Around à Students will be given a sentence starter.  The first student in the group will continue writing for a set amount of time.  When time is up, that student will pass the paper to the next student.  He/she will continue writing for the same designated amount of time.  This process will continue until everyone has added to the writing piece.  Then we will share what was created during this process.

12:25-12:55
Recess and lunch

ENJOY!!  J

1:00-2:00
Reading Lang. Arts

Writing time…continued

This time will be split between Moodle writing and off-computer writing time.

While some students are adding to a writing piece started earlier in the week, others will be online in our Moodle classroom.  Here you will be able to submit your Spring Break writing piece, upload your persuasive essay about the African-American that you wrote about (not everyone has submitted their piece), or read and respond to other postings.  The focus will be that you are writing for a purpose: TO COMMUNICATE by informing, persuading, or entertaining.

 

Moodle info: Sign in and click on the Narrative and descriptive writing course.  Scroll down to the Spring Break posting.  To upload your persuasive essay (if you haven’t done this already), go to the Persuasive writing course, and scroll down to the related topic.  See me if you need help.

2:00-2:15

Recess

2:20-3:20
Math

NOTE:  Weekly Homework is due TODAY!!

Continued from this morning…

3.     Measure a few classroom items using the number lines and rulers.

4.    Assignment: Fraction practice pages 10 and 11

3:20-3:40
Procedures

1.     Friday Folders

2.    End-of-the-Day routine.

3.    Pack-up, clean-up

4.    Announcements

3:45

Dismissal to the buses

Homework

Get your planner signed.

Reminders and additional information

We will continue MAP testing next Wednesday and Thursday.  A healthy breakfast to start each day and a good night’s sleep to get the rest you need after working so hard each day are essential even when we aren’t testing.  J

 

< < <  FREE TIME ACTIVITIES > > >
Are you finished with your assignments?  Don’t owe any late work?  Well, then have I got a list for you!  Check out the choices below.  ENJOY!

ü Read independently and record it in your reading log. 
Did you know when you read FOR FUN (in your free time), you can count it for our school-wide reading program, “Book A Trip”??  YES YOU CAN!

ü Write a story, a letter, a poem, or something else.  Keep all of your writing in your binder so you can come back to it later.

ü Proofreading practice (you’ll need headphones).

ü Study Island à Choose from Comm. Arts, Math, or Science.

ü Math facts practice

ü Dance Mat Typing Tutor

ü Geography skills review – Choose from games on my site!

ü Jefferson Lab – Science and Math games and puzzles

 

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