Self Assessment
Fraction self assessment
Monday, November 28, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Reading Challenge
Reading Challenge
In leu of having tons of homework, I have challenged all Puma Thinkers to read 3 hours over Thanksgiving break. Below are the criteria.
- Write the hours or minutes read in day in the planner in the column for Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 in the planner
- Write the title of the books read.
- Get a parent signature.
- (Bonus) Allow someone to take a picture of you reading so that I may post it.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Breaking Stereotypes of Native Americans
Breaking Stereotypes of Native Americans
Native American Images in Movies
Questions to answer. Use complete sentences.
- What movies did you recognize in the short video?
- What were the images portrayed?
- How have your thoughts about Native American imagaes in movies and videos?
- What are the stereotypes of your race or ethnicity? (You may receive help from this question from your parents or guardians.)
Monday, November 14, 2016
Types of Fiction - A Short Tutorial for Students
Reading Class this video will recap what we are reviewing this week.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Camp 2016 Checklist
Camp 2016 checklist
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016: Bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle,
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016: Full day of Camp
Friday, Nov. 11, 2016: Return by 1:30 PM, an authorized adult can sign your child out of school.
Label everything down to the underwear and socks
Bring medicine in a zip lock bag labeled and give to School nurse immediately
Pack 3 different types of bags and a one SACK lunch with reusable water bottle:
- Large garbage bag with comforter or sleeping bag and extra garbage bag
- small luggage or duffel bag, preferred
- backpack (holding removal layers)
Packing list
- Sleeping Bag or Full size comforter
- Pillow
- Body Towels plus 2 wash clothes
- Twin fitted Sheet
- Two extra garbage bags
- Medium Duffel bag or small luggage
- Wash Cloth
- Soap/Shampoo/ Lotion
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste/ Dental Floss
- shower shoes
- Comb, Brush, etc.
- Deodorant
- Pajamas
- Underwear
- Socks
- Pants
- Shirts / sweatshirts
- Long Underwear, if needed
- Sweater/Warm Shirts
- Winter or Fall thick Coat
- snowsuit or Ski Pants (if needed, check weather)
- Mittens or gloves (at least 2 pair)
- Hat/Scarf
- Warm or Rain Boots (check weather)
- Extra Socks and extra shoes (place in backpack)
- Water Bottle
- Flashlight
Large Black Garage Bag with Name on bag (Label each Item)
Each group will have specific color tape upon coming to Pattengill
Optional items
- Disposable Camera
- Just Right Book to read
- Sunglasses
Avoidance List
- Food, gum and candy
- Jewelry of any kind
- Weapons of any kind
- Electronics including cell phones and I-pods
Make plans for early release on Friday
On Friday, your child is permitted to leave upon returning from camp. Parents and guardians will not need a note; however, any other adult will need a written note signed by a parent or guardian. This person will have to show his or her ID.
Last minute:
There will be no tangible homework on Monday through- Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Students should rest, read, and work on goals.History Alive, Chapter 3, Native American Cultural Regions
History Alive, Chapter 3, Native American Cultural Regions
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| History Alive Image |
Chapter 3 Study Guide and Outline
Half in class and half flipped
Chapter 3, Native American Cultural Regions
Geography Themes: Regions and Human Environment Interaction
Objectives
- Describe the 7 Native American Cultural regions
- Compare and contrast the cultural regions
Landforms
Bodies of Water
Shelter
Movement
Cultural artifacts
Adaptation/ Interaction with the environment
- Explain inaccurate stereotypes of Native Americans
Assignments Date
completed/ score
Complete Chart (Graphic Organizer) 14 points ___________________
Analyze Indian Blood, a poem discussing Stereotypes 10 points (Poetry Activity)
- Visualize, write mental imagery with evidence from poem
- Answer questions about Indian Blood Poem
Quiz on 7 Cultural Regions (16 points)
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| This image has all of North America. |
- Northwest Coast- cedar trees, rainy, salmon and other fish
- Great Plains- large grasslands, camas (shelter)
- Plateau- Rocky Mountains, large rivers
- California-Intermountain- Pacific coast, desert area, little rainfall
- Eastern Woodlands- Michigan, great lakes, four seasons, wigwams (shelter)
- Southwest-hot summers, freezing winters,
- Southeast- near Atlantic coast but humid, alligators
Chapter 2, Native American Environments
Chapter 2, Native American Environments
Students ask that I repost the bottom half of the study guide of Chapter 2. Remember, my goal is make Social Studies fun and interactive. Also, I must prepare Puma Thinkers for middle school, a place where projects are assigned for homework.
Think of the assignment as a view from a window 20, 000 years ago. What might you see? Remember not all Native Americans used feathers and bows; try to avoid using all images of bow and feather Native American, if possible.
- Part I: Four window panes:
Create or draw a diagramed- model of one of all 4 Native American Environments. Label items; labeling avoids guessing and explains your thought process.
Include in each pane of the window:
- 3 bodies of water excluding the desert environment
- climate features
- 2 landforms used for human Adaptation
- Demonstrate people adapting to the area in each window pane.
- 1 paragraph written description explaining the model, Comparing and contrasting the window panes.
1 paragraph written description explaining the entire model, Comparing and contrasting the window panes.
Points (6 points each window + written paragraph 4 points ) total 30 points
November 2016
November 2016
Important Dates
Friday, Nov. 4, 2016: Unit Test 2, EDM (Moved from 10/27 for review)Monday, Nov. 7, 2016: Chapter 2, Native American Environments with 5 themes of Geography, simple project due (Window Panes)
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016: Chapter 3, Native American Cultural Regions, Quiz
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016: Unit Test 3, Fraction Concepts, Addition, and Subtraction
Forget Me Not Dates
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016: No school for ALL Students: Report Writing Day and Election Day!Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016: Revel and Roll fundraiser, Pattengill will earn 15% of proceeds $$$
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016: All day and Over night Camp begins @ Howell Nature Center, Howell, MI*
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016: Camp @ Howell Nature Center, Howell, MI
Friday, Nov. 11, 2016: Last Day of Camp, returning 1:30 PM*
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016: Retake or Missed Photo Day for Pattengill, returning unwanted photos
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016: Elementary Report Letters are released
Thursday, Nov. 24- 25, 2016: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Subjects at a Glance
Math (EDM4): Students have completed recently Unit 2, Whole Number Place Value and Operations. Our next unit is a bit challenging as it covers adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. In general fractions are tricky and bring about mixed reactions from adults.Language Arts:
Reading Workshop: Reading classes typically begin to cover nonfiction structure and how to define unknown words in the text. Also, students will learn the features of nonfiction.
Writing: In the month of November, we begin with our last personal narrative and end with writing an expository essay. Students will learn how to outline and plan an essay as well as write an essay. Our second project will be writing feature articles on a topic of our choice.
Social Studies: We just beginning chapter 3, Native American Cultural Regions. This chapter is about the regions created after Native Americans settled into North America. This chapter will be a flipped chapter; part of the activities are home activities with a computer.
Science: Currently, students are studying Project Lead the Way, a STEM initiative. Students have built their test beds are beginning to use LED commands.
Technology: I am learning how to use Google classroom as a way to post writing assignments. I will be inviting parents in the next couple of weeks.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Game
multiple games of fractions
EDM4, Unit 3, Fraction Concepts, Addition, and Subtraction
- · Use visual models to solve division number stories with fractional answers.
- · Report the remainder to a division problem a fraction.
- · Place a fraction on a number line.
- · Rename fractions and mixed numbers using the same denominators.
- · Estimate answers to fraction addition and subtraction problems.
- · Use visual models to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.
- · Solve fraction of fraction problems.
EDM4, Unit 3 Vocabulary
EDM site links EDM resources (links and references)
numerator denominator fraction parts versus whole
mixed number unlike denominator like denominator equivalent fractions
remainder quotient fraction of a whole part of a part
numerator denominator fraction parts versus whole
mixed number unlike denominator like denominator equivalent fractions
remainder quotient fraction of a whole part of a part
Whole
CUBES method for solving word problems
Returning from Camp
Students will return from Camp on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at 1:30 PM. Students will be exhausted and carrying all of the camp items. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to take campers home upon returning. If you cannot take your camper home, please send in a note. This also pertains to adults on emergency cards as well. The note should be brought on Wednesday, before leaving for camp. See example below.
Homeroom __________________ Date _______________
My child, _____________________, has my permission to be released to ___________________ (adult's name), relationship to family, ____________________ on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
Sincerely,
______________________(Your name and signature)
New Student
The class count is 29 without counting me. Please keep this in mind when you are donating or bringing items or treats to our classroom community.Natural Consequences
As a way to teach natural consequences the class has lost the privilege of popping popcorn within A7. Students are encouraged to bring a different snack until Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. Also, students will be selecting students whom they feel are their best table mates. Students will receive at least 1 of their choices. There are a few exceptions: Visual assigned seats and high risk behaviors both of which need preferential seating.
Supplies Needed
40 Highlighters 7-10 Exercise/ Yoga Balls 40 affordable fidget items
Expo Markers Sharpies Basketball
Jump ropes (non-clothe)
Giving and Expecting the Best,
Avery Hubbard
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