Book Jacket Book Report

Don't forget! Your book reports are due the day we come back from winter break, January 7th. 

Book Jacket Book Report

Christmas Around the World

Use the alternative link below to answer some of the questions on your webquest.  Due to the fact that the original link at the top of your webquest does not work, some of the questions may not be found on the link below.  If that is the case, just skip that question and move onto the next one.

Christmas Around the World

Similes and Metaphors in Music

Use the link below to complete your assignment in the MAC lab. 

Video

Colonial Brochure

Below is the link for your Colonial Brochure that is due Monday.

Colonial Brochure

Use these links to assist with your Colonial brochure.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Historical Fiction Book Report

Your book reports are due December 3rd.  No late projects will be accepted!  Make sure to read your entire book and submit a quality project.  Any questions, feel free to ask!

Historical Fiction Book Report

Colonial Occupations

During computer lab time you are to go to the link listed below and choose a minimum of three jobs to learn about.  In your notebook, write down important facts about each occupation.  Make sure to READ the entire passage, not just skim.

Colonial Occupations

Mystery Book Report

The mystery book reports are due October 31st.  Make sure to color and illustrate each piece.


Mystery Puzzle Book Report

Review Game Zone

Here is a link to the review game zone.

Data Analysis Project: Due Thursday October 18th

Hello Hello!

I have attached a copy of the data analysis project that is due October 18th.  Please note, that date is different than the handout passed out in class.  I wanted to make sure to give you ample time to create stellar projects.  Make sure to create quality questions and include an answer key.  There will be computer time available on Monday to work on your projects.  Any questions, do not hesitate to ask!

Data Analysis Project

Cell Project

Here are the directions and rubric for your cell project.  Your project is due Monday, October 15th!  

Cell Project

Ellis Island Webquest

In the story, Ten Mile Day, we read about how many immigrants entered America through Ellis Island.  During our computer time we will be completing a webquest about Ellis Island to further our knowledge about the topic.  Use the link below to complete your worksheet. 

Ellis Island Webquest

Ordered Pairs- Billy Bug Link

Here is a link to practice your ordered pairs with Billy Bug!

Billy Bug: Ordered Pairs

Explorer Reports

Notes Packet Due: October 1st
Final Copy of Report Due: October 9th

Explorer Report Packet

Windsock Book Report

This is just a reminder that your book reports are due next Wednesday, October 3rd.  You should have been reading your fiction chapter book at home for the past few weeks.  The expectation is that you read your book from cover to cover, beginning to end!

Your report should be colorful, neat, well constructed, and most importantly accurately describe what occurs in your book.  Make sure to turn in your rubric with your finished project.  Good luck!!!

Windsock Book Report Explanation
Windsock Book Report Rubric

Satchel Paige

Hello!

Below you fill find some videos to assist you on your biography WS about Satchel Paige. 

Satchel Paige- part 1

Satchel Paige- part 2

Island of the Blue Dolphins- Links

Here are the links to go on during computer time today.  Have fun!

Vocabulary Words- Study Stack

Vocabulary Words- Quizlet

Independent and Dependent Clauses

Independent and Dependent Clauses 2

SpellingCity

Study Island

AR

Thunder Rose Links

Here some educational links to assist learning the skills we are studying this week.  Remember, spelling and reading tests are Friday!

Spelling City

Vocabulary: Study Stack

Vocabulary Words: Quizlet

FREE books!

Click on the links below and gain access to free online books.  Great for reading during the summer! Make sure to share the link with all of your friends and family.

Tumble Books  

We Give Books 

The California Gold Rush

This video gives a lot of information on the California Gold Rush that was not discussed in class.  What are some new pieces of information that you learn from the video?  Did you hear any of the Amazing Words we learned in class?

How to Pan for Gold..

Hello 5th Graders,
 
While we were discussing ghost towns and the Western frontier, many of you were asking how people pan for gold.  Well, here is a video that explains just how it is done. Notice how the task is tedious and redundant.  Would you like to pan for gold?  Why or why not? 

BOGGLE!

Here is a link to play the awesome word game, Boggle.

 

Enjoy!

 

"Talk with an Astronaut"

This week we read an interview with Ellen Ochoa, the world's first Hispanic female astronaut.  In class we discussed what life would be like as an astronaut.  What is something you learned this week?  Would you like to live the life of an astronaut?  Why or why not?

How does technology help adventurers reach new places?

Hey there!

This week we read the a story about the Titanic.  The question of the week was asking us to think about, "how does technology help adventurers reach new places?" We had a lot of great discussions among the class.  The Titanic was an interesting topic. 

For your response this week, I would like you to blog about something you learned that you didn't know before OR respond to the question of the week.  I look forward to reading your thoughtful responses. 

How can we find adventure in ordinary events?

Greetings 5th Graders!

This week we discussed how an ordinary event in life can turn into an adventure.  There were several examples given in class.  One example that comes to my mind was the time we were all walking to gym and there was a BAT hanging from the doorway!!! Who would've thought that we would encounter a bat on our routine walk to P.E. class?!  That definitely turned an ordinary day into an adventure for us and other people at Lindop.  

Your task is to share a personal experience from when YOU had an ordinary event turn into an adventure.  Explain what made it an adventure.  Make sure to use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. 

Have a great weekend!

Math: Fraction, Percent, and Decimal PowerPoint

Hello Math Class,

While in the computer lab it is your job to create a power-point that shows the fraction, decimal, percent, and picture of a number.  You must include a title page. Your goal is to make a page for a minimum of three different numbers. Follow the link below to see an example. GOOD LUCK!  

Fraction, Percent, and Decimal Power-Points

Animal Projects

Greetings from Ms. Eck!

We're about half way done with spring break.  Time is flying by, huh?!  How are your animal book projects going?  Tell me some interesting facts you have learned while reading your book.  See ya Monday! 

How do people adapt to new places?

This week we talked a lot about how people adapt to new places.  It was discussed in class that when a student is new to a school they should adapt by being friendly to others, join extra-curricular activities, and take a tour of the new school. 

When I first bought a house I had to adapt in several ways.  All of the bills and paperwork were very overwhelming.  I adapted by going out and buying some file folders and a crate to organize all of the mail.  I was unfamiliar with the area so I did some research on the internet about the what stores were nearby.  I also made a point to walk around the neighborhood and say hello to my neighbors.  These are some of the ways I adapted to my new home.  

What is a way that YOU had to adapt to a new place?

St. Patrick's Day Centers

Below is a link to your St. Patrick's Day Centers.  Make sure to answer all of the questions on your worksheets in complete sentences.  

History of St. Patrick's Day 1

History of St. Patrick's Day 2

Irish Dance History

"Number the Stars" Book Report

Number the Stars Book Report

Divide a poster board into 4 parts. Each part should include a colored illustration as well. 

• 1.        Create an alternative book cover to the novel.  Make sure to include the author and the illustrator (you!).

• 2.       Compare and Contrast- Use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast two ideas from the story.  You may use characters, places, etc.

• 3.       Historical Fiction- Use a T-chart to compare what was fiction and what was historically a fact from the novel.

• 4.       Theme- There are several themes from “Number the Stars”. Choose one theme (friendship, trust, bravery, etc.) the author wanted the reader to further understand.  Write a one page explanation about the theme of your choice.  

You will be graded based on the rubric below.  Make sure to hand in your rubric!

Due: ______________

Name:
	Points Earned	Points Possible
Rubric turned in		1
Alternative book cover ·       Neat, author, illustrated, neat, colored		10
Venn diagram ·       Uses a minimum of 15 ideas, includes picture		10
T-chart ·       Accurate and well thought out response, includes picture, uses 15 concepts minimum		10
Theme ·       Accurate and well thought out response, proper grammar, complete sentences, picture included		10
Name included on poster board, title for the poster, turned in on time, etc.		4
Total		45

ADAPTATIONS: Exploding Ants!

Below is a video about how animals adapt to survive.

What is an example of people or other animals adapting that you have seen in your lifetime?

Right now my dog, Max, is going through an adaptation that a lot of other dogs go through as well.  Max is shedding his fur like crazy.  There is dog hair everywhere! Max sheds his winter coat to get ready for the warmer weather in spring and summer.  The spring coat is also much lighter fur compared to his winter coat.  This adaptation allows Max to be more comfortable in the hot months of June, July, etc.  I am glad this adaption only happens twice a year, otherwise I might become a giant fur ball!

Overcoming Obstacles

This week we read "Tripping over the Lunch Lady" and discussed how one can overcome obstacles.  Your assignment is to tell about a time you had to overcome an obstacle.  Put thought into your response and make sure to proofread your responses.  Below is an example of a time I, personally, had to overcome an obstacle.

Last summer I went on a cruise to Alaska with some friends and family.  During one of the stops on the cruise we went rock climbing and rappelling down a 60 foot cliff.  I was face to face with my fear of heights!  I wanted to overcome this obstacle and make the trip memorable. All I could do as I was shaking on the side of this giant cliff was tell myself I would be ok, even though I was really petrified.  At one point I even fell UPSIDE DOWN while rappelling down the cliff!!!  Thank goodness for my harness and trained tour guides. Through determination, persistence (AW!), and supportive friends and family I was able to conquer (AW!) my obstacle of heights.

Groundhogs: Fact and Opinion

Directions:
Listen to the video below on groundhogs.  Using a sheet of loose leaf paper, write three facts and three opinions from the video.  Make sure to write in complete sentences and include a proper heading.  What is not finished in class becomes homework. 

Magnificent Mobiles!

Here are a few examples of some magnificent mobiles...

Mobile Book Project: Due TOMORROW!!!

Create a mobile using the four story elements of your book.  Your mobile will have 5 parts: title and author, setting, characters, plot, and theme.

• Use the title and the author to decorate the part of your mobile that the other parts will hang from.
• For each part, find one or more small objects or pictures to represent that part of the story.
• For each object or picture, make a 3x5 note with a paragraph explaining why that object or picture is important to the story.
• Tie or tape the object and the note card to a piece of string or thread and hang it on your mobile. You can have several objects and note cards on one string – for example, if your story has 3 main
  characters, you could have 3 objects and 3 cards on one string. Use a different string for each story element for a total of 4.
• A wire hanger makes a good mobile. A stick will also work or pair of sticks tied to together in a cross.
• If you use pictures, glue them to a cardboard backing. 
• You could put two pictures back to back.  Try to place your strings so that your mobile balances evenly.

 

Black History Bowl

 February is Black History Month.  The classroom bowl will be on February 10th.  The classroom winner will then be recognized at Lindop's Black History Bowl on February 17th.  Please see the link below to study your facts.

Black History Bowl Questions and Answers 

Special Effetcs: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Greetings!
This week we are talking about how artists create special effects to entertain us. One example where artists use special effects to entertain me (and a lot of other people) was in Harry Potter. There are tons of special effects used in all of the Harry Potter movies that make wizards, goblins, Hogwarts, and dueling wands all seem SO real. I really love all of the movies. Some of the "bad" characters are made to seem so gruesome and that is because of the special effects. When I saw the last movie in 3D, I really thought I was there with all of the characters. Hogwarts came to life!


Question: What is an example for you, personally, where an artist used special effects to entertain you?

Special Effects Collection

Here are examples of various special effects. Enjoy!

Inspirational Song- YOU Are Beautiful!

The question of the week is, "How does an artist use music to inspire others?"

This song, "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera, sends a very inspirational message about beauty. It inspires me to continue to promote a positive, BULLY FREE environment at Lindop where "words can't bring you down". The words that come out of your mouth should be motivating and uplifting. I want all of my students to view themselves as beautiful, inside and out. We all come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Love yourself because you are all beautiful.

Fifth graders, I ask you... What artist and/or song inspires you? Explain using complete sentences.

After School Tutorial 1/17

Please click on the link below to practice your vocabulary words for 1/17. 

Mahalia Jackson Word Analysis

Mahalia Jackson

This week we are reading an expository text about Mahalia Jackson. Below is a link to the song, "How I Got Over" by Mahalia Jackson. Mahalia Jackson moved to Chicago when she was sixteen. She was a favorite artist of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mahalia sang this song at the March on Washington just before King gave the infamous "I Have a Dream" speech.

Clay Dinosaurs with Fact and Opinion

Last week in reading we studied fact and opinion.  In the biography we read about Waterhouse Hawkins, we learned that Mr. Hawkins was the first person to construct life-size replicas of dinosaurs.  What he did was truly fascinating. (opinion!) As a way to integrate art, the students constructed their own dinosaurs using clay and play dough. After they were done building their dinosaurs, the students wrote facts and opinions to go along with their creation.  Here is a look at a few dinosaurs that came to life in 5E! ENJOY!

What is your favorite dinosaur?

Hey 5th Graders!

This week we are reading the story, "The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins" by Barbara Kerley.  Tell me what your favorite dinosaur is and why.  Make sure to use complete sentences. Write a minimum of five sentences in your post.  If you are able to, include a link to a website that is about your favorite dinosaur. 

 

~Ms. Eck

Expectations for Blogging!

Here are a few expectations for you when you blog:

• Make sure to proofread everything you post.  (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc)
• If you post as anonymous include your name at the bottom.
• All content should be appropriate.  If it wouldn't be allowed at school, then it should not be posted to my blog. 
• Be kind, be honest, and show everyone how SMART you are!
• Have fun!  The purpose of this blog is to make the learning process more interesting and enjoyable. 

~Ms. Eck

New Year = New Blog!

Hello Wonderful People!

With the ringing in of 2012 I thought it would be cool to try this whole "blogging thing" out.  Technology is essential in the world we live in today. What I want to hear from YOU is how can I use this blog to be educational, fun, and yet realistic.  Common... send your ideas my way.