Ms. Q's Classroom: 2013

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Thursday Homework: 11/14/2013

Thursday Homework

Spelling: Write Words 3x Each

Math: Pages 61 & 62

Reading: Read story and answer questions 1-5 on page 205 in complete sentences.

Please study for Spelling, Grammar, Vocab, and Reading.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Parents/Guardians

Conferences will be held next week. I will be returning a slip of paper with your scheduled date and time tomorrow. If you have any concerns or questions about your conference please let me know and I will try my best to make accommodations.

Thank you,
Ms. Q

11/12/13 Tuesday Homework

Tuesday Homework

Spelling: Use words 1-10 to write 10 sentences. Underline the nous in each sentence and tell if they are singular or plural.

Ex: 1. The students wrap presents.
students: plural
presents: plural

Math: Math Pgs. 51 &52

Monday, November 11, 2013

Homework: Monday 11/11/2013

Monday Homework

Spelling: Rainbow write your spelling words

Math: Math Pgs. 49 &50

ELA Unit 2 Week 2

Week of Nov. 11-15

Home-Grown Butterflies
(Expository)

Spelling Words:

wrap

knit
gnat
wrists
knots
wrote
knight
sign
knock
wreck
know
wring
gnaws
write
wrong
week
speaks
field
wristwatch
knapsack

Vocabulary Words:

disappear

protect

harming

supply

capture

enclosures

Reading Comprehension

Draw Conclusions & Sequencing

Grammar

Singular and Plural Nouns

Math Chapter 3

Math Chapter 3 Overview

Vocabulary

1. equal groups

2. factor

3. product

4. mulitply

5. array

6. Commutative Property of Mulitplacation

7. Identity Property of Mulitiplication

8. Zero Property of Multiplication

Lessons

Lesson 3.1: Counting Equal Groups

Lesson 3.2: Relate Addition and Multiplication

Lesson 3.3: Skip Counting on a Number Line

Lesson 3.4: Problem Solving Using Multiplication

Lesson 3.5: Model Multiplication Using Arrays

Lesson 3.6: Commutative Property of Multiplication

Lesson 3.7: Multiplying with 0's and 1's

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Homework: Tuesday 10/22/2013

Tuesday Homework:

Spelling: Write 10 sentences using each word 11-20. Underline the subject in each word, double underline the predicate.

Math: Workbook Pages 37-38

Reading Comprehension: Sparky the Wonder Dog, Read and answer questions.

ELA Unit 1 Week 6

ELA this week will be a review of all the information learned in the past five weeks. Because the students as a whole excelled in spelling, we will not be reviewing spelling words. Instead we will be reviewing the vocabulary for each story. There will not be a test on Thursday.

In addition, there is no story this week. We will be reading and practicing strategies, but not focusing on one single story. Again, there will be no test as a result.

The same is true with grammar.

We are taking a test, but it is a cumulative review of the work we have already done. After our ELA lesson, the students are asked to complete one section of the test.

Thanks,
Ms. Q

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Homework 10/15/2013

Monday Homework

Spelling: Rainbow Write Spelling Words
Math: Math Workbook Pages 31 & 32

ELA Unit 1 Week 5

Week of Oct. 15-19

My Very Own Room by Amanda Irma Perez
(Fiction)

Spelling Words:

mild

sky

pie

might

find

flight

tied

right

fry

tight

child

fight

bright

buy

dye

wind

children

soak

bowl

Analyzing Story Structure(Beginning, Middle, & End); Characters, Setting, and Plot; Cause &Effect

Grammar

Commands and Exclamations; Capitalization and Punctuation in Commands and Exclamations

Monday, September 16, 2013

Math 1.1 Number Patterns

Essential Question: How can you use properties to explain patterns?

Identity Property of Addition: the sum of any number and zero is that number.

7 + 0 = 7
210 + 0 = 210

Commutative Property of Addition: you can add two or more numbers in any order and get the same number.
(in addition you can switch the addends in any order to get the same answer)

3 + 4 = 7
4 + 3 = 7

So....,
3 + 4 = 4 + 3

Even or Odd?

even + even = even
odd + odd = even
odd + even = odd

Sunday, September 15, 2013

ELA Unit 1 Week 1

Week of

First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
(Fiction)

Spelling Words:

clap

step

sick

rock

luck

crop

snack

mess

head

shut

miss

stamp

jump

click

pond

Vocabulary Words:

chuckled

nervous

nonsense

fumbled

trudged

Reading Comprehension

Analyzing Story Structure(Beginning, Middle, & End); Characters, Setting, & Plot;

Grammar

Statements and Questions; Capitalization and Punctuation in Statements and Questions

Math Chapter 1

Math Chapter 1 Overview

Addition & Subtraction Within 1,000

Chapter Vocabulary:

Associative Property of Addition
Commutative Property of Addition
compatible numbers
estimate
Identity Property of Addition
pattern
Round

Lesson 1.1 - Number Patterns
Identify and describe whole number patterns and solve problems.

Lesson 1.2 - Round to the Nearest 10 or 100
Round 2- and 3-digit numbers t the nearest 10 or 100.

Lesson 1.3 - Estimate Sums
Use compatible numbers and rounding to estimate sums.

Lesson 1.4 - Mental Math Strategies for Addition
Use different strategies to find sums mentally.

Lesson 1.5 - Use Properties to Add
Use the Commutative and Associative Properties of Addition to add more than two addends.

Lesson 1.6 - Break Apart Strategy to Add
Use the break apart strategy to add 3-digit numbers.

Lesson 1.7 - Use Place Value to Add
Use place value to add 3-digit numbers

Lesson 1.8 - Estimate Difference
Use compatible numbers and rounding to estimate differences.

Lesson 1.9 - Mental Math Strategies for Subtraction
Use different strategies to find differences mentally.

Lesson 1.10 - Use Place Value to Subtract
Use place value to subtract 3-digit numbers.

Lesson 1.11 - Combine Place Values to Subtract
Use the combine place values strategy to subtract 3-digit numbers.

Lesson 1.12 - Problem Solving
Solve addition and subtraction problems by drawing a diagram.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

IPads in the Classroom

We officially have 5 IPads for use in the classroom. I am very excited to implement the use of this new technology. I have already reviewed several apps for use like KidBlog, Class Dojo, and Vocabulary Spelling City, and many more. I am hoping to use them for collaborative projects, research, review, and games - there are so many different uses and apps out there it's nearly impossible to choose only a few. I will keep everyone posted on any apps used in the classroom, especially if they can be valuable resources used at home.

Now ...this new technology is a privilege we have in the classroom. There are rules that must be followed in order to maintain and benefit from our IPads.

1. Always use two hands when carrying the IPad to and from your seat.

2. Stay seated when using the IPad.

3. Tap the screen gently! There will be no slamming, throwing, hitting, etc.

4. Stay on the app or website you're supposed to be on.

These are our classroom rules regarding IPads. If a student fails to follow these rules, their IPad privileges will be revoked.

Homework Policy

Students will be given homework every night to reinforce skills learned in the classroom. Homework will be graded every day. It is the students' responsibility to make sure their assignments are completed and turned in on time.

If a student does not complete an assignment they will be required to finish any work during recess. After every 5th missing assignment a note will be sent home and the student will have a recess detention.

Classroom Rules

1. Be Safe

School should be a safe place for everyone. I stress the importance of practicing safe behavior, not only in my classroom but throughout the school.

2. Be Respectful

Students are expected to be respectful regarding all aspects of the school. They are are expected to show respect towards themselves, their peers, school staff, and school property.

3. Follow Directions

There is an immense amount of things to do throughout every school day, following directions facilitates every aspect and keeps us not only focused but safe.

4. Try Your Best!

I expect my students to try their very hardest. It's okay if you need help, but it is NOT acceptable to give up. Try your hardest and I'll be there to help you succeed.

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome back to a new school year! My name is Ms. Quintero, but the students all call me Ms. Q. As of now I will be in charge of Mrs. Darstek's classroom for the next several weeks. It is possible that Mrs. Darstek may request an extension and if so I will keep you updated with any new information.

I am extremely excited to begin this new year. As you know we have received many new supplies for the students, which they will receive on the first day of school: pens, pencils, notebooks, highlighters, folders, etc. Along with new school supplies, Memorial School updated their Science, Social Studies, and Health textbooks. I have been busy perusing and organizing all the new material -- it all looks wonderful! These new textbooks, along with our recently added GoMath! give us great tools to use in the classroom.

Along with these new textbooks we are also implementing the use of Ipads in the classroom. After recent training I realized the many ways to use this technology to facilitate and enrich students' learning in the classroom. Those are only a few changes this upcoming year and I can't wait to work with all of you and the students.

See you soon,
Ms. Quintero