Monday 9/10/2012

1-1: What is Weather? Weather Forecasts SS:S6C2PO4 Question: Who would use a weather forecast? Objective: Analyze large-scale weather systems on local weather. Learning Activity: View weather-data resources discuss and draw a picture. Assignment: Bring in a copy of a local weather report, chart, or map. Ch3: Decimals Wrapping it Up! - Correct and review Word Problem Packet - Anticipation Guide - I can statements - Math Notebook completion of reflections and summaries Learning Activity: The Decimal Maze Practice: Study for Test Mall Project Rubric Lesson: Geography: Eastern Asia Question: What is the main culture of Eastern Asia? Objective: Identify and locate countries and cities in Eastern Asia. Activity 1: Map review and discussion Activity 2: Practice finding the coordinates of latitude and longitude Assessment: DOL

Tuesday 9/11/2012
1-1: What is Weather? Weather Forecasts Question: What factors of weather affect climate? Objective: Observe weather reports in various and different topographical regions. Learning Activity: View weatherdata resources and discuss observations.

Wednesday 9/12/2012
1-1: What is Weather? Social Perspective 1 SS:S3C1PO2 Questions: What steps can be taken for areas with severe weather? Objective: Describe how people plan for, and respond to severe weather. Learning Activity: Writing Prompt Informational Brochure

Thursday 9/13/2012
What is Weather? Social Perspective 2 SS:S3C1PO2 Questions: What steps can be taken for areas with severe weather? Objective: Describe how people plan for, and respond to severe weather. Learning Activity: Editing for Final Draft

Friday 9/14/2012
Early Release
What is Weather? Weather Tools SS:S1C2PO2; S1C3PO1,PO2; S1C4PO1,PO5 Objective: Explore and examine weather tools Learning Activity: Taking it Outside: Introduction to use of weather tools. Assessment Due: Writing Prompt Informational Brochure Lesson: The Mall Project: Objective: Students connect real world application of decimal operations. Activity: Students calculate purchases and solve for given situations. Reflection and Summary Project Due Date and Conclusion

Science

Assessment: Ch 3 Lesson: Introduction to The Mall Project: Objective: Students connect real world application of decimal operations. Converting between decimals to percents and vice-versa. Activity: Review and discuss the Mall Project Rubric, the process and requirements.

Lesson: The Mall Project Objective: Students connect real world application of decimal operations. Adding of sales tax and dividing a restaurant check. Activity: Students work on store displays (diorama) and establish product price. Reflection and Summary

Lesson: The Mall Project Objective: Students connect real world application of decimal operations. Activity: Students setup mall displays and establish and compile purchases. Reflection and Summary

Mathematics

Lesson: Geography: Eastern Asia Question: What is the main culture of Eastern Asia? Objective: Identify and locate countries and cities in Eastern Asia. Activity 1: Label and color the Map of Eastern Asia.

Lesson: Geography: The Middle East Western Asia Continent Question: Why do we call it the Middle East? Objective: Identify and locate countries and cities in The Middle East Activity 1: Map review and discussion Activity 2: Practice finding the coordinates of latitude and longitude DOL: Day 12 Grammar: Imperative with Prepostions Reading: Independent Silent Reading Comprehension Strategy: Self-Question Writing: Science Writing to Explain Focus: Details/Graphics

Lesson: Geography: The Middle East Western Asia Continent Question: Why do we call it the Middle East? Objective: Locate physical features in regions of the world. Activity 1: Label and color the map of The Middle East.

Social Studies

Assessment: The Continent of Asia

Language Arts

Grammar: Study Preposition List (1st 30 words) Reading Assessment: The Marble Champ Writing: Science Writing to Explain Focus: Gathering Ideas Reading Assessment Math Assessment DOL Assessment Next Monday, 9/17

DOL: Day 11 Grammar: Assessment: Prepositions Reading: Darnell Rock Comprehension Strategy: Preview Story and Vocabulary Writing: Science Writing to Explain Focus: Gathering Ideas

DOL: Day 13 Grammar: Sentences Subject in a Series Reading: Read Aloud Following Text Comprehension Strategy: Pause to Clarify Writing: Science Writing to Explain Focus: Editiing Unit 5 Vocabulary and Spelling Assessment Next Friday, 9/14

DOL: Day 14 Assessment: Vocabulary Unit 4 Spelling Unit 4 Spelling Packet: Unit 5 Due Thursday, 9/19 Reading: Summarize and use context to confirm meaning. Review of Vocabulary Camp Surf Initial Payment & Forms Due September 30th

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