Dates to Remember:
Tuesday and Thursday-MAP Testing
Tuesday, May 3 - Box Tops due
Friday, May 13 - Early Dismissal 11:35
Math- This week the students will collect and measure data in fractions of a unit on a line plot. As students work with line plots during the first three sessions, they solve problems that involve addition and subtraction of fractions using the line plot data. The last two sessions in the module close the loop as students solve division problems with remainders, using fractions and decimals in the process.
I will be giving fact tests on Friday. This is to be sure the students keep up with knowing their basic facts.
Spelling-This week is a review unit. The students will be responsible for pages 247-249 of their workbooks in Volume two.
Reading- The students will finish reading "Love That Dog". They will compare Jack's feelings toward poetry at the beginning of the story to the end.
English-The students will work on developing their narrative writing skills this week.
They will continue to write poetry. Their poetry books will be due on Friday of this week.
Social Studies- The students will describe different climates found in the Southwest. They will understand how the saguaro has adapted to a desert climate and explain why the saguaro is important to desert animals.
Science- How Do Other Simple Machines Help People Do Work? That is the question that the students will work to answer this week. They will investigate inclined planes, and explain how a screw and a wedge change the way work is done.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Room April 25-29
Important Dates:
Thursday, April 28- Open house 6:30-8:00
Tuesday, May 3 - Box Tops due
Friday, May 13 - Early Dismissal 11:35
All inventions are due on Tuesday, April 26. They must turn in the contract and grading rubric at the same time. They should practice their presentation using their inventions before bringing it to class on Tuesday. We will have oral presentations on Friday. This is a change in the calendar date.
Spelling- The students will be working with words that have silent consonants. They will be responsible for Workbook pages 228-230 in Volume 2.
Math- This week the students will continue to work on determining the area and perimeter of a figure. They will need to find the unknown dimension of a rectangle when given the area and or perimeter and one dimension. They will also review factors and multiples. The students will have a checkpoint review on Friday of this week. It will cover Module 2 sessions 1-5 skills.
Reading-We will continue to read Love That Dog and pair it up with poetry readings. We will continue to analyze the changes the main character goes through, and we will record the different types of figurative language that is used in the story.
English-The students will continue to read and write different styles of poetry. They will include a different type of figurative language in each poem they write. This week they will be working on a creature alliteration which should have alliteration, a five sense poem which should have onomatopoeia, and a concrete poem which should have a hyperbole. They should be sure to look at the rubric to help them remember what is expected for each poem. They may also look at the poetry guide if they have questions about the different kinds of poetry they need to write.
We will have a quiz over figurative language on Thursday of this week. The students should be ablet to distinguish between idioms, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, alliteration, and personification. They should be able to write a sentence using an example of each.
Science-This week in science the students will understand how a pulley and a wheel-and-axle change how work is done.
Social Studies-We will continue our adventure with the Southwest.
Thursday, April 28- Open house 6:30-8:00
Tuesday, May 3 - Box Tops due
Friday, May 13 - Early Dismissal 11:35
All inventions are due on Tuesday, April 26. They must turn in the contract and grading rubric at the same time. They should practice their presentation using their inventions before bringing it to class on Tuesday. We will have oral presentations on Friday. This is a change in the calendar date.
Spelling- The students will be working with words that have silent consonants. They will be responsible for Workbook pages 228-230 in Volume 2.
Math- This week the students will continue to work on determining the area and perimeter of a figure. They will need to find the unknown dimension of a rectangle when given the area and or perimeter and one dimension. They will also review factors and multiples. The students will have a checkpoint review on Friday of this week. It will cover Module 2 sessions 1-5 skills.
Reading-We will continue to read Love That Dog and pair it up with poetry readings. We will continue to analyze the changes the main character goes through, and we will record the different types of figurative language that is used in the story.
English-The students will continue to read and write different styles of poetry. They will include a different type of figurative language in each poem they write. This week they will be working on a creature alliteration which should have alliteration, a five sense poem which should have onomatopoeia, and a concrete poem which should have a hyperbole. They should be sure to look at the rubric to help them remember what is expected for each poem. They may also look at the poetry guide if they have questions about the different kinds of poetry they need to write.
We will have a quiz over figurative language on Thursday of this week. The students should be ablet to distinguish between idioms, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, alliteration, and personification. They should be able to write a sentence using an example of each.
Science-This week in science the students will understand how a pulley and a wheel-and-axle change how work is done.
Social Studies-We will continue our adventure with the Southwest.
Friday, April 15, 2016
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Room April 18-April 22
Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, April 19- Math/PARCC testing
Wednesday, April 20-Math/PARCC testing
Thursday, April 21-Math/PARCC testing
Friday, April 22-Math/PARCC testing
Thursday, April 28- Open House
Math-We will review along with PARCC testing all week.
Spelling-The students will be working with words that have unusual spellings this week. They will be responsible for workbook pages 213-215 in volume 2.
ELA-We will begin a novel study of the book Love that Dog, by Sharon Creech. Love that Dog is a free verse poem written in a diary format. It is written from the perspective of a young boy who resists poetry assignments from his teacher. Throughout his journey, he learns to appreciate, and to even enjoy, the art of poetry. As we read this book, we will continue to examine the literary elements of poetry, and students will create their own poetry book.
Science-We will begin a unit on Simple Machines this week. The students will understand work from a scientific perspective. They will also understand what a simple machine is. They will investigate levers and be able to explain how a lever changes the way work is done.
Social Studies-The students will describe how the Grand Canyon was carved out by erosion caused by the Colorado River and how it continues to shape the Canyon today. They will understand why the Grand Canyon is a National Park today
Tuesday, April 19- Math/PARCC testing
Wednesday, April 20-Math/PARCC testing
Thursday, April 21-Math/PARCC testing
Friday, April 22-Math/PARCC testing
Thursday, April 28- Open House
Math-We will review along with PARCC testing all week.
Spelling-The students will be working with words that have unusual spellings this week. They will be responsible for workbook pages 213-215 in volume 2.
ELA-We will begin a novel study of the book Love that Dog, by Sharon Creech. Love that Dog is a free verse poem written in a diary format. It is written from the perspective of a young boy who resists poetry assignments from his teacher. Throughout his journey, he learns to appreciate, and to even enjoy, the art of poetry. As we read this book, we will continue to examine the literary elements of poetry, and students will create their own poetry book.
Science-We will begin a unit on Simple Machines this week. The students will understand work from a scientific perspective. They will also understand what a simple machine is. They will investigate levers and be able to explain how a lever changes the way work is done.
Social Studies-The students will describe how the Grand Canyon was carved out by erosion caused by the Colorado River and how it continues to shape the Canyon today. They will understand why the Grand Canyon is a National Park today
Friday, April 8, 2016
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Room April 11-15
Important Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, April 12- ELA/ PARCC Testing
Wednesday, April 13-ELA/PARCC Testing - Early Dismissal
Friday, April 15 ELA/ PARCC Testing
Tuesday, April 19- Math/PARCC testing
Wednesday, April 20-Math/PARCC testing
Thursday, April 21-Math/PARCC testing
Friday, April 22-Math/PARCC testing
Thursday, April 28- Open House
Math- This week the students will deepen their understanding of the doubling and halving strategy for multiplication. They will solve a series of problems applying this strategy along with the other strategies they have recently studied. There will be a check point review on Wednesday over the skills learned in module 1 session 1-7- Solving word problems using multiplication and division of two-digit numbers using ratio tables and area models. The students will also review and extend their understanding of the area and perimeter of rectangles. They will focus in particular on the role division plays in area and perimeter problems.
Spelling-The students will be working with words that have final r controlled sounds and final sounds with /l/ . They will be responsible for workbook pages 237-239 in volume 1.
Reading/Language Arts - We will begin a novel study of the book Love that Dog, by Sharon Creech. Love that Dog is a free verse poem written in a diary format. It is written from the perspective of a young boy who resists poetry assignments from his teacher. Throughout his journey, he learns to appreciate, and to even enjoy, the art of poetry. As we read this book, we will continue to examine the literary elements of poetry, and students will create their own poetry book.
Science-We will begin a unit on Simple Machines this week. The students will understand work from a scientific perspective. They will also understand what a simple machine is. They will investigate levers and be able to explain how a lever changes the way work is done.
Social Studies-The students will share their Just Look Books. We will begin our journey through the Southwest. The students will have a map quiz on Thursday of this week. They will choose a state in the southwest to research and create a travel brochure for it.
Tuesday, April 12- ELA/ PARCC Testing
Wednesday, April 13-ELA/PARCC Testing - Early Dismissal
Friday, April 15 ELA/ PARCC Testing
Tuesday, April 19- Math/PARCC testing
Wednesday, April 20-Math/PARCC testing
Thursday, April 21-Math/PARCC testing
Friday, April 22-Math/PARCC testing
Thursday, April 28- Open House
Math- This week the students will deepen their understanding of the doubling and halving strategy for multiplication. They will solve a series of problems applying this strategy along with the other strategies they have recently studied. There will be a check point review on Wednesday over the skills learned in module 1 session 1-7- Solving word problems using multiplication and division of two-digit numbers using ratio tables and area models. The students will also review and extend their understanding of the area and perimeter of rectangles. They will focus in particular on the role division plays in area and perimeter problems.
Spelling-The students will be working with words that have final r controlled sounds and final sounds with /l/ . They will be responsible for workbook pages 237-239 in volume 1.
Reading/Language Arts - We will begin a novel study of the book Love that Dog, by Sharon Creech. Love that Dog is a free verse poem written in a diary format. It is written from the perspective of a young boy who resists poetry assignments from his teacher. Throughout his journey, he learns to appreciate, and to even enjoy, the art of poetry. As we read this book, we will continue to examine the literary elements of poetry, and students will create their own poetry book.
Science-We will begin a unit on Simple Machines this week. The students will understand work from a scientific perspective. They will also understand what a simple machine is. They will investigate levers and be able to explain how a lever changes the way work is done.
Social Studies-The students will share their Just Look Books. We will begin our journey through the Southwest. The students will have a map quiz on Thursday of this week. They will choose a state in the southwest to research and create a travel brochure for it.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Mrs. Cavoto's Blog April 4-8
Dates to Remember:
- Mon, April 4th - classes resume
- Wed, April 13th - Early dismissal 11:35am
- Thurs, April 28th - Spring Open House & Book Fair 6:30-8:00pm
Mrs. Cushing, the PE teacher, is looking for some help with her indoor tennis unit come April. Parents can just come in for their child's 25 min. PE class or come for the grade level time. Students need help getting the fundamentals down. Students would benefit from having extra people to help toss balls to them so they can practice their skills. Please let her know if you are available at all to help out. Please email Mrs. Cushing at tcushing@ccsd66.org Thank you!
Reading-The students will compare and contrast Edward Tulane to the Velveteen Rabbit. They will write a dialogue between the two using punctuation marks correctly.
English-They will understand the differences between adages, proverbs, and idioms. They will choose two proverbs that are meaningful them to share.
Social Studies- A test is planned over the Ojibwa Culture - Chapter 9 lesson on Thursday, April 3. This will be open book. The students should know:
how they earned a living
what was used for transportation
how fur trade changed their culture
how they keep their heritage alive today
What is the life of the Ojibwa like today compared to what it was like long ago
how they used their natural resources(water, trees (forests), soil)
Science-A test is planned for Friday, April 8, over the Body Systems. The students should study the main vocabulary and concepts from the book, and use all the notes in their binder.
They should know:
the different kinds of joints and muscles
understand how muscles work to move bones
understand the steps in digestion
understand the different systems and main parts in them
understand and be able to explain what happens if you fall and scrape your knee
know the different jobs of the bones
understand and be able to explain how messages are carried from the brain throughout your body.
Reading-The students will compare and contrast Edward Tulane to the Velveteen Rabbit. They will write a dialogue between the two using punctuation marks correctly.
English-They will understand the differences between adages, proverbs, and idioms. They will choose two proverbs that are meaningful them to share.
Social Studies- A test is planned over the Ojibwa Culture - Chapter 9 lesson on Thursday, April 3. This will be open book. The students should know:
how they earned a living
what was used for transportation
how fur trade changed their culture
how they keep their heritage alive today
What is the life of the Ojibwa like today compared to what it was like long ago
how they used their natural resources(water, trees (forests), soil)
Science-A test is planned for Friday, April 8, over the Body Systems. The students should study the main vocabulary and concepts from the book, and use all the notes in their binder.
They should know:
the different kinds of joints and muscles
understand how muscles work to move bones
understand the steps in digestion
understand the different systems and main parts in them
understand and be able to explain what happens if you fall and scrape your knee
know the different jobs of the bones
understand and be able to explain how messages are carried from the brain throughout your body.
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