Please get with your F&F teacher to see what your child missed today.

New non-fiction book report. We will complete over the next few days.

Today we did Intellectual Art

No makeup work for F&F

We tested today on the setting unit.
We will not be starting a new unit until after Christmas.  I will be posting each teacher's assignments on the blog.  They may or may not be the same... so be sure you look your teacher's assignment.

Today was the Performance Task Test for Setting
Tomorrow is the skill knowledge and vocabulary tests for F&F unit Setting
Please be able to recognize all Setting Process Questions, memorize the pattern statement, and draw and label the visual tool.

Just a reminder...

Tomorrow will be an F&F Performance Task test.  I apologize for not having this on the blog before now.  It has been on the assignment pad for a while.

On Wednesday we will have the Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary. These will both be in the same format as our other tests.

Day 12

Day 11

Day 10

Day 9

Day 8

We did not have F&F this morning.  We listened to Austen Onek from Channel 3 today speak about weather.

We will finish our F&F unit before Thanksgiving and will review the unit and test the week after Thanksgiving.

Day 7

Day 6

Day 5

Day 4

No F&F today because of the spelling bee

Unit Setting Day 2

Unit - Setting
Day 1

Today in F&F we began a new unit - Setting
This is a 12 day unit.

Performance Task Test today
Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge test tomorrow

Intellectual Art

Performance Task test on Thursday, October 30
Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge test on Friday, October 31

Day 7
1. Do 2 Main Idea Framework  with 4 supporting main ideas and 3 details.
2. Write 1 sentences for each vocabulary word for this Unit.  They must be meaning-rich!

Performance Task Tests - Thursday, October 30
Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge Tests - Friday, October 31

Day 6

Envelop -     v.         to surround and enclose completely

                      Syn:  engulf, surround

                        Smoke enveloped the burning house.

Penguin – pg. 33-48 When will the penguins leave the island?

Lightning – pg. 36-47 What should you do in a thunderstorm if you can’t find shelter?

Civil War – pg. 21-31 What made reproducing images faster during the Spanish American War?

Assignment 

1. Site Map

2. Main Idea Framework -Main Idea , 3 topics , and three supporting details

3. Write the pattern statement, process questions and draw the visual tool

4. What was a favorite fact you learned?

Thursday, October 30 - Performance Task Test

Friday, October 31 - Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary Tests

Day 5

Distribute -   v.         to divide among several or many   (syn-dole)

                        Syn:  hand out; give away

                        The shipment was sorted and the books were distributed to

the teachers.

Penguin – pg. 17-32 Why do penguins breed in large numbers?

Lightning – pg. 22-35        How long is the average length AND width of lightning?

Civil War – pg. 12-20 How many pages at a time would the bed of the press print?

Assignment:

1. Site Map

2. My Link

3. Main Idea Framework - Main Idea , 3 topics , and three supporting details

4. Write the pattern statement and last three process questions.

5. On the lines on the right, write a 5 sentence paragraph using all vocab words.  Make sure the paragraph makes sense!

Tests for this Main Idea unit will be on Thursday and Friday, October 30 and 31.

Thursday - Performance Task 

Friday - Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary 

Performance Task Test for Main Idea - Wednesday, October 29
Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge  - Thursday, October 30

Day 4

Collide - v. to come together with a solid impact

Syn:  clash, crash

What would the noun form of collide be? Hint.. The motorcycle and car had a …

The speeding motorcycle ran through the red light causing it to collide with a car.

Assignment

Penguin – pg. 1-16 How long is the brooding period?
Lightning – pg. 6-21 What is the kind of lightning that scientists know most about?
Civil War – pg. 3-11 Why did William struggle to concentrate when drawing the battle of Bull Run?

Assignment
1.  Site Map
2.  Author Chat
3.  Main Idea Framework- Main Idea , 3 topics , and three supporting details
4.  Write the pattern statement and last 3 process questions.
5.  What was your favorite part of the reading today and why? (3 sentences)

Monday, October 20

Day 2

Turbulent -   adj.     causing or being in a state of unrest, violence, or

disturbance

Syn:  rough, violent, fierce

Ant:  calm, settled

The turbulent bus ride on the field trip made me sick.

Tornadoes – pg. 11-20 What is the scale that ranks tornadoes according to their wind speed?
Ellis Island – pg. 31-54 When would you be deported?  (name 2)
Shackleton – Chapter 3   What was the first sound of civilization that the men heard for seventeen months?
Assignments
1. Site Map
2. My link
3. Main Idea Framework-Main Idea , 3 topics , and three supporting details
4. What was the most interesting fact you learned in today’s reading?

Tuesday, October 21

Day 3

Detain - v. to prevent from proceeding
                Syn:  hold up, restrain                             Ant:  release, free

The class was detained inside during recess because they chose not to do their homework.

Tornadoes – pg. 21-30 Name one thing you hear or see just before a tornado arrives?
Ellis island – pg. 55-80 Name a PERSON who has contributed to America and what have they contributed?
Shackleton – pg. Ch 4 What was the name of the ship that rescued the men?
Assignment
1.  Site Map
2.  Main Idea Framework- Main Idea , 3 topics , and three supporting details
3.  Name one thing the author wants you to know about what you read today.

Day 1
Vocabulary 
Deposit –      v.         put or set down something or someone in a specific place

Syn:  Syn:  place, set down, place

Syn: 

          Where might you find rocks that have been deposited and how did they get there?

During the big rain, the overflowing creek picked up the leaves and deposited them in our yard



Tornadoes – pg. 1-10   How big is a tornado?
Ellis Island – pg. 6-30 Why wouldn’t the government want the boys and young men to leave their country?
Shackleton – Ch 1&2 What were two things the men’s sleeping bags made of?
Assignment
1. Site Map
2. Write a paragraph telling what you would like to find out about this subject (3 sentences)
3. Author Chat
4. Write who or what this passage is about (5 sentences)
5. Make a Main Idea Framework – Main Idea , 3 topics , and three supporting details

Today we started our new unit - Main Idea

See you Tuesday!!!!!

Intellectual Art

Intellectual Art

Today we watched our fellow 5th graders in Annie!  You did an outstanding job girls and boys!!! Way to go!!!!

Performance Task Test today

Tomorrow is Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary tests

Day 10

Vocabulary

collapse -                v.  to fall abruptly  (pg. 99)

                                                Syn:  fall                                 Ant:  arise

Since Jed and Joel didn’t set up the tent properly, it collapsed on them as they slept.

Assignment due Thursday

1. Draw a gileon fruit basket of the whole book that you read first (10 traits)

2. Draw a Flow chart on the whole book you read first (7 boxes)

3. Rewrite the following paragraph in either 1st or 3rd person

      Out of Darkness – pg. 17 “louis’s mother and father…” first person 

      Orphan Train Rider – pg. 27-28 “He recalls how excited he felt…” and “Then he heard someone…”

      Small Steps – pg. 24-25 “I said nothing…” and “this move was bad news…”

Performance Task Test on Wednesday

Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary test Thursday

Day 9

paralyze -                v.  to make powerless and unable to act, function, or move (pg. 71)

                                                Syn:   cripple                                    Ant:   movement

                                                Other forms:   paralysis

John was in a wheelchair because his legs were paralyzed.

 Assignments

Orphan – pg. 46-59

Out of darkness – pg. 49-64

Small steps – pg. 150-166

1. SPECS log

2. Site map with perspective bubbles

3. flow chart (4 boxes)

4. Chips and salsa 2 on main character (3 of each) (4 traits) 

Mrs. Cox's and Mrs. Burton's  tests will be:
Wednesday - October 1  Performance Task
Thursday - October 2  Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary

Skill Knowledge - the visual tool you will have to memorize is the Flow Chart (Multi-Flow)

Mrs. Cox's and Mrs. Burton's book report is due tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

Day 8

isolate -                    v.  to set apart from others (pg. 17)

                                                Syn: seclude                                    Ant:  include

                                                Other forms:  isolation

The man had to be isolated because he had a contagious disease.

Assignment

Orphan – pg. 33-45

Out of darkness – pg. 33-48

Small steps – pg. 133-149

1. SPECS log

2. Site map with perspective bubbles

3. Author chat

4. Make a flow chart (4 boxes)

5. Gileon fruit basket

Day 7 - Thursday

Vocabulary

diagnose -              v.   to recognize by signs and symptoms (pg. 11)

                                                Syn:  conclude, determine         

Other forms:  diagnosis

Dr. Skinner’s diagnosis for Jonas was mono since he had high fever for two weeks.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 21-32

Out of Darkness – pg. 17-32

Small Steps – pg. 116-132

1. Site map with perspective bubbles

2. Write the pattern statement and visual tools

3. Venn Diagram

4. Flow chart (4 boxes)

Day 6
Orphan – pg. 9-20
Out of darkness – pg. 1-16
Small steps – pg. 99-115

SPECS log
Site map with perspective bubbles
Write the pattern statement and last 2 process questions
Flow chart(4 boxes)
Venn Diagram

Vocabulary

specify - v.  to name or mention exactly and clearly (pg. 40)

Syn:   require, detail Ant:   uncertainty

forms of the word:  specification (n.)

The teacher did not specify the directions for the test, and I made a bad grade.

Mrs. Cox's and Mrs. Burton's class
Performance Task test on Wednesday, October 1
Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge on Thursday, October 2

Mrs. Ray's class
Performance Task test, Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge on Tuesday, September 30

Day 5

Vocabulary
petty - adj.  lesser in rank or status (pg. 22)
                          Syn:   insignificant Ant:  important

Petty disagreements over silly things can ruin friendships.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 60-72

Out of darkness – pg. 65-79

Small steps – pg. 78-98

1.   SPECS log

2.   Site map with perspective bubbles

3.   flow chart (4 boxes)

4.   venn diagram

5.   Write the pattern statement and first three questions

F&F Tests-

Cox and Burton -

Wednesday, October 1 - Performance Task Test

Thursday, October 2 - Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary

Ray - 

Still being determined

Day 4

Vocabulary -

abandon  - v.  to leave completely and finally (pg. 15)
Syn:   desert, vacate Ant:   keep

The captain will abandon the ship after all the passengers have been rescued.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 46-59
Out of darkness – pg. 49-64
Small steps – pg. 60-77

1. Site map with perspective bubbles
2. flow chart (4 boxes)
3. venn diagram
4. Author Chat

Orphan – As Lee walked through the village with the Naillings, how did they introduce him to the people they encountered?
Darkness – Describe what being an apprentice teacher means.
SS – How did Peg describe her legs when she tried to stand but collapsed?

Day 3

linger-     v.   to be slow to leave or act (pg. 20)

                        Syn:   loiter, delay               Ant:  rush, hurry                  

We lingered around the house until our friend came to pick us up.     

 

Orphan – pg. 33-45

Out of darkness – pg. 33-48

Small steps – pg. 43-59

SPECS log

1.Site map with perspective bubbles

2.Write the pattern statement and draw the venn diagram

3.Make a flow chart (4 boxes)

4.My Link

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Orphan – Which children were not taken on the orphan train because it was too difficult to place them in homes?

Darkness – What special school event renewed Louis’s courage?  How?

SS – Describe in detail the Sister Kenny Treatments

I forgot the blog yesterday!  I am so sorry!  You will find Day 1 and 2 below.

Day 1

hoist  - v.  to raise or become raised into position especially by mechanical means (pg. 6)
Syn:   raise, lift Ant:  lower, descend

The flagpole was hoisted into position using a crane.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 9-20

Out of darkness – pg. 1-16

Small steps – pg. 9-25

SPECS log

Site map with perspective bubbles

Write the pattern statement and first 3 process questions

Make a flow chart for sequence of events for first person or third person (3 boxes each person)

Which point of view is your story written? 1st, 3rd omniscient, 3rd limited

Orphan – What did Lee think about adults and why did he think this way?

SS - What did they first think was wrong with Peg and why? And what was the final diagnosis in the hospital?

Darkness – How did Louis become blind in both eyes?  

Day 2

excursion - n.  a short trip someplace, usually for a special purpose (pg. 11)

Syn:   journey, trip

It was a lovely summer day, so the family decided to take an excursion to the beach.

Assignments

Orphan – pg. 21-32

Out of Darkness – pg. 17-32

Small Steps – pg. 26-42

SPECS Log

Site map with perspective bubbles

Write the pattern statement and last 2 process questions 

Flow chart(4 boxes each)

Give an example of why this book is 1st, 3rd omniscient, 3rd limited

Orphan – What did Lee’s father give him just before  the train left?  How did this make him feel and why?

Darkness – Describe the special “gift” that Louis had and how he felt when he used this special “gift”.

SS – What is an iron lung.  Be specific.

Today we started a new unit - Point of View
We will begin reading in our new books tomorrow.  This skill will last about 10 days.

Today we finished intellectual art and movies for the unit Character.

Tomorrow we will begin our new unit - Point of View
Please make every effort to be here for this first day of our new skill.

No F&F makeup work today.  :)

Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary Tests today

Character Unit

Intellectual Art -
Performance Task test tomorrow
Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge Test Wednesday
You can find information on how to study for these tests in the column on the right side of this blog.

In your specs log
Create a chips and salsa  #2 of the main character throughout the book (5 of each)
Create a holliday rainbow of the main character
Write a 10 sentence paragraph describing the main character and any significant changes from influences  or events and how the changes impacted the character be sure to include  traits

Don't forget the tests on Tuesday and Wednesday

Unit - Character

Day 12

Vocabulary:

Resolute –     adj       Firm or determined

The principal stood resolute in his decision to suspend the boy.

                                    Syn:    firm                             Ant:    unsure

Assignment:  

#Stars – pg. 121-132

 Mr. T – pg. 159-166

SofG – pg. 144-152

1. Site map with perspective bubbles.

2. On the lines, tell why you liked/

disliked the book.  (7 sentences) 

3. Make a Cuneo Starburst

4. Figurative language

Tests next Tuesday and Wednesday.  See previous posts for more information

Day 11

Pungent –     adj.    sharply affecting taste or smell

When the boy opened his locker, a pungent smell came out.

                                    Syn:    strong                        Ant:    bland

Assignment

# stars – pg. 110-120     

Mr. T – pg. 147-158

 SofG – pg. 131-143

1. Site Map with persp. Bubbles

2. Tell how at least 5 elements of a character’s thoughts, dialogue appearance, and/or actions communicate a certain trait.

3. Create another Chips and Salsa #2 for another character

Tuesday, Sept 9 - Performance task test

Wednesday, Sept 10 -  Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary

Unit - Character

Assignment Day 10

Evade –         v.         to avoid something

                        The boy evaded punishment by lying to his mother.

                         Syn:    avoid 

Day 10

# stars – pg. 99-109

Mr. T – pg. 132-146

SofG – pg. 118-130

Assignment

1. Site Map with perspective Bubbles

2. Author Chat

3. Create a Holliday Rainbow

4. Chips and Salsa #2

5. Figurative language

Performance Task test on Tuesday, September 9 and Skill Knowledge/Vocabulary on Wednesday, September 10

Unit - Character

Day 9

Partition –     v or n  to divide into parts

                      The room was partitioned into three sections

                      Syn:    divide                                    Ant:    join

Assignment

# Stars – pg. 88-98

Mr. T – pg. 118-131

SofG – pg. 105-117

1. What did Jim do to pass time while he was in the hospital?

2. Site Map with perspective bubbles

3. Has your thinking or opinion of a character changed?  How? (3 sentences)

4.  Holliday Rainbow

5.  Figurative language

Performance Task Test - Tuesday, September 9
Vocabulary and Skill Knowledge - Wednesday, September 10

F&F  Day 8 Unit - Character

In your vocabulary section:

Recollect -    v.         To recall to mind

                                    The grandmother recollected her childhood when she saw the 

                                     old photograph

                                    Syn:    remember                Ant:    forget

Day 8

#stars – pg. 77-87

Mr. T – pg. 103-117

SofG – pg. 92-104   

   

1.  Site map with perspective bubbles

2.  What feelings, hunches, or intuitions are you feeling? (what do you think will happen next?) (3 sentences)

3.  Perspective Cloud

4.  Chips and Salsa #2

5.  Figurative language

Please don't forget our tests will be performance task on Tuesday, September 9 and Skill Knowledge and Vocabulary Wednesday, September 10