Our field trip to the Lizzadro Museum will be on Tuesday, April 29th. We will leave school at 11:15. The students need to bring a sack lunch that day, and we will eat in the classroom before we leave.
Last week a list of items to purchase was sent home. The students will have a few minutes in the store to purchase an item if they want to. They should be prepared with what they want to buy and have the money in an envelope.
I have three parent volunteers for our trip to the Museum of Science and Industry on May 29th. I would still like to have 2 more parents if possible. Please e-mail me if you are interested.
Reading In reading this week we will finish up our "Just Look" books on the famous Illinoisians. We will begin a mystery unit.
The students should be reading chapters 6-10 for book club. They should be ready for their book talks on Wednesday of this week.
English We will finish up our candy bar persuasives. The students have researched, planned and organized their information. They have been busy writing their leads, and body of their essays. They will write their conclusions this week, and be ready to revise/edit and complete their final drafts.
Social Studies This week the students will learn about the Grand Canyon and how it was carved out by erosion caused by the Colorado River. They will also learn about the different climates found in the Southwest and how the saguaro has adapted to a desert climate. The importance of oil and technology to the economy of the Southwest will also be studied.
There will be a map quiz on the the Southwest Region. The students will have to place the Southwestern states correctly on the map along with labeling the important bodies of water. They will get extra points for know the capitals.
Science We will continue our study of rocks and minerals this week. Before the students can understand rocks, they will have to learn about minerals. The students will understand that minerals can be identified by looking at their properties. They will understand the properties to look for in a mineral and then learn the appropriate way to test their minerals.
Math This week in math the students will learn to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators. They will also learn to add fractions with mixed numbers. Adding fractions with unlike denominators is a new skill for the students and any extra help you can give them at home will help them a lot. We will continue to have tests on Friday to review their facts. This week we will have a test to review their mixed multiplication facts. Ask them if they have passed out of their mixed division. If they have not they need to continue to review and take that test at recess time.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
News From Mrs. Cavoto's Class April 21-25
Early dismissal will be on Thursday at 11:00.
We will have our Invention Convention on Wed. from 1:15 to 1:45 of this week. The students will share their inventions and explain how they work at this time. It will be set up so that people can walk from desk to desk to learn about the different inventions from our student inventors.
Our field trip to the Lizzadro Museum will be on Tuesday, April 29th. We will leave school at 11:15. The students need to bring a sack lunch that day, and we will eat in the classroom before we leave.
I am looking for parent volunteers to come to the Museum of Science and Industry on May 29th. Please e-mail me if you would like to join us.
English This week we will begin our Persuasive essay writing. The children have learned about persuasion through their persuasive ads, and they have voted on their favorite candy bar with Mrs. Sulima's class, because they were persuaded by their essays. Now, our class will have the chance to persuade others to vote for their favorite candy bar. We will look at all aspects of the candy bar: nutritional value, ingredients, convenience, appearance, packaging, overall taste etc.
We will be going through the steps of the writing process as we gather our information for our essays.
Science "We will...We will... rock you!" This week in science we will begin our rock and minerals unit. The students will first develop their observation skills. Then they will learn about minerals. What is a mineral?
Social Studies The students will continue their scavenger hunt on Illinois. They are using different sites on the internet to locate information about Illinois. They are learning about the history, government, and special places in Illinois. They will begin research on a famous Illinoian this week.
Math We will review equivalent fractions this week. The students will use fraction pieces to compare and order fractions. They will identify and write mixed fractions. The students should be passed out of their 9 division. You may want to ask them if they have passed all of their division facts up to nine. I will be giving a review of mixed division facts through 9's on Friday. They will get 40 problems to complete in 3 minutes.
We will have our Invention Convention on Wed. from 1:15 to 1:45 of this week. The students will share their inventions and explain how they work at this time. It will be set up so that people can walk from desk to desk to learn about the different inventions from our student inventors.
Our field trip to the Lizzadro Museum will be on Tuesday, April 29th. We will leave school at 11:15. The students need to bring a sack lunch that day, and we will eat in the classroom before we leave.
I am looking for parent volunteers to come to the Museum of Science and Industry on May 29th. Please e-mail me if you would like to join us.
English This week we will begin our Persuasive essay writing. The children have learned about persuasion through their persuasive ads, and they have voted on their favorite candy bar with Mrs. Sulima's class, because they were persuaded by their essays. Now, our class will have the chance to persuade others to vote for their favorite candy bar. We will look at all aspects of the candy bar: nutritional value, ingredients, convenience, appearance, packaging, overall taste etc.
We will be going through the steps of the writing process as we gather our information for our essays.
Science "We will...We will... rock you!" This week in science we will begin our rock and minerals unit. The students will first develop their observation skills. Then they will learn about minerals. What is a mineral?
Social Studies The students will continue their scavenger hunt on Illinois. They are using different sites on the internet to locate information about Illinois. They are learning about the history, government, and special places in Illinois. They will begin research on a famous Illinoian this week.
Math We will review equivalent fractions this week. The students will use fraction pieces to compare and order fractions. They will identify and write mixed fractions. The students should be passed out of their 9 division. You may want to ask them if they have passed all of their division facts up to nine. I will be giving a review of mixed division facts through 9's on Friday. They will get 40 problems to complete in 3 minutes.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Open house is on Thursday of this week from 6:45-8:30
Inventions are due on Tuesday of this week. They will write a description of their invention on Wednesday of this week. They will be expected to give an oral presentation on Friday of this week about their invention. An English grade will be given on the quality of their oral presentation.
Reading In reading this week we will finish up with our reading text pattern problem/solution.
The students will choose a book for their next book club.
English - We will continue our study of poetry. The students will read poetry for understanding and interpretation. We will look at how similies, personification, and metaphors are used in poetry.
Spelling Spelling this week is a review unit. The test is a multiple choice test. The students will be give words and have to find the word that is spelled incorrectly.
Science - The science test will be on Thursday of this week. The students should bring their journals home to study the highlighted sections of their journals. They need to study up through lesson 13. Notice this is a change from last week(posted up through lesson 12). They should know the simple machines and be able to give two examples of each, along with studying the main concepts and vocabulary from each lesson.
Social Studies We will begin a unit on Illinois this week. We will study they history of Illinois and learn about the the Native Americans who lived in the area and the pioneers who settle there. They will also learn about famous Illinoisians. They should be thinking about a famous Illinoisian that they can research.
Math In math this week, we will begin a unit on fractions. The students will use fractions to represent parts of a region and parts of a set. They will review and understand numerators and denominators. They will also understand equivalent fractions. They should continue to study their division facts. 9 division will be tested this Friday.
Inventions are due on Tuesday of this week. They will write a description of their invention on Wednesday of this week. They will be expected to give an oral presentation on Friday of this week about their invention. An English grade will be given on the quality of their oral presentation.
Reading In reading this week we will finish up with our reading text pattern problem/solution.
The students will choose a book for their next book club.
English - We will continue our study of poetry. The students will read poetry for understanding and interpretation. We will look at how similies, personification, and metaphors are used in poetry.
Spelling Spelling this week is a review unit. The test is a multiple choice test. The students will be give words and have to find the word that is spelled incorrectly.
Science - The science test will be on Thursday of this week. The students should bring their journals home to study the highlighted sections of their journals. They need to study up through lesson 13. Notice this is a change from last week(posted up through lesson 12). They should know the simple machines and be able to give two examples of each, along with studying the main concepts and vocabulary from each lesson.
Social Studies We will begin a unit on Illinois this week. We will study they history of Illinois and learn about the the Native Americans who lived in the area and the pioneers who settle there. They will also learn about famous Illinoisians. They should be thinking about a famous Illinoisian that they can research.
Math In math this week, we will begin a unit on fractions. The students will use fractions to represent parts of a region and parts of a set. They will review and understand numerators and denominators. They will also understand equivalent fractions. They should continue to study their division facts. 9 division will be tested this Friday.
Monday, April 7, 2008
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Room
Reading This week the children will continue to work on the comprehension skill of finding the problems and solutions in their reading of fiction and non-fiction text. They will make a flap book to go with the story Farmer Schultz's Ducks that will display the problems and solutions of the story.
English This week the children will continue to listen to poetry, read, and write poetry . They will write a creature alliteration, haiku, five sense poem, and concrete poem for their poetry books.
Social Studies A test in social studies over chapter 9 People of the Midwest will be on Wednesday of this week.
Remember to use the textbook and any worksheets in their social studies binders to help them study for the test. Know all vocabulary.
Key concepts: Along witht the concepts from last week's blog:
Ojibwa way of life-transportation, homes, how they got their food etc.
Who were Jolliett and Marquette and what di they help establish?
Who was John Deere and how did he help the Midwest farmers?
Contrast the two main types of homes that Midwestern pioneers built.(pg270)
What caused Cahokia to be a key trade center?
What were two main goals of the Lewis & Clark expedition? (To find a westward flowing river close to the Missouri River that would lead them to the Pacific Ocean; to expand trade)
Science This week in science we will learn about the screw, wedge, and the wheel and axle. They will learn that a screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. They will make models of screws. The students will also learn that a wedge is an inclined plane that works by being moved, and the wheel and axle can be used to lift a load.
A test in science will be on Wednesday of next week, April 16. This will cover the material from lessons 7A through to gears - lesson 12. The children will highlight the important information in their science journals which they should be responsible for. They should be able to indentify the different simple machines used in everyday life. They should also understand and know the vocabulary in these lessons.
Math We will have a test on Friday of this week over time and measurement chapter 7. The students should review the checkpoints and the problems solving at the end of the lessons. They should know how to change from smaller units of measure to larger units of measure by dividing for example: 21 feet = ___yards 21 divided by 3= 7 yards. Also, change from a larger unit of measure to a smaller unit of measure by multiplying 8 feet = ___ inches 8 x 12 = 96 inches.
Don't forget to practice measuring to the nearest 1/8 inch.
English This week the children will continue to listen to poetry, read, and write poetry . They will write a creature alliteration, haiku, five sense poem, and concrete poem for their poetry books.
Social Studies A test in social studies over chapter 9 People of the Midwest will be on Wednesday of this week.
Remember to use the textbook and any worksheets in their social studies binders to help them study for the test. Know all vocabulary.
Key concepts: Along witht the concepts from last week's blog:
Ojibwa way of life-transportation, homes, how they got their food etc.
Who were Jolliett and Marquette and what di they help establish?
Who was John Deere and how did he help the Midwest farmers?
Contrast the two main types of homes that Midwestern pioneers built.(pg270)
What caused Cahokia to be a key trade center?
What were two main goals of the Lewis & Clark expedition? (To find a westward flowing river close to the Missouri River that would lead them to the Pacific Ocean; to expand trade)
Science This week in science we will learn about the screw, wedge, and the wheel and axle. They will learn that a screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. They will make models of screws. The students will also learn that a wedge is an inclined plane that works by being moved, and the wheel and axle can be used to lift a load.
A test in science will be on Wednesday of next week, April 16. This will cover the material from lessons 7A through to gears - lesson 12. The children will highlight the important information in their science journals which they should be responsible for. They should be able to indentify the different simple machines used in everyday life. They should also understand and know the vocabulary in these lessons.
Math We will have a test on Friday of this week over time and measurement chapter 7. The students should review the checkpoints and the problems solving at the end of the lessons. They should know how to change from smaller units of measure to larger units of measure by dividing for example: 21 feet = ___yards 21 divided by 3= 7 yards. Also, change from a larger unit of measure to a smaller unit of measure by multiplying 8 feet = ___ inches 8 x 12 = 96 inches.
Don't forget to practice measuring to the nearest 1/8 inch.
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