Classroom Resources

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Thursday 04/30 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Thursday 04/30
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 1:30 and then add a "New Understanding" to the WWII Padlet:
    • The Diary of Anne Frank
    • Parallel Journeys
    • The Summer of My German Soldier
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Read the "Are Courts Fair" article at NewsELA.
  5. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Wednesday 04/29 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Wednesday 04/29
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 11:30 and then add a "New Understanding" to the WWII Padlet:
    • Milkweed
    • True Tales of World War II
    • Someone Named Eva
    • Island on Bird Street
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Read a "Law" or "War & Peace" article at NewsELA and then take a quiz over what you read.
  5. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tuesday 04/28 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Tuesday 04/28
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 1:30 and then add a "New Understanding" to the WWII Padlet:
    • The Diary of Anne Frank
    • Parallel Journeys
    • The Summer of My German Soldier
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Continue working on your Government Project.
  5. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Monday 04/27 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Monday 04/27
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 1:30 and then add a "New Understanding" to the WWII Padlet:
    • Milkweed
    • True Tales of World War II
    • Someone Named Eva
    • Island on Bird Street
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Friday 04/24 Morning Warm-Up

  1. Complete your Math Warm-Up
    • Match each net to its 3D figure.
    • Name each 3D figure.
  2. Finish your learning & thinking from reading the Iowa Capitol Building booklet.
  3. Free read

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Thursday 04/23 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Thursday 04/23
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 1:30 and then add a "New Understanding" to the WWII Padlet:
    • The Diary of Anne Frank
    • Parallel Journeys
    • The Summer of My German Soldier
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Finish your learning & thinking from reading the Iowa Capitol Building booklet.
  5. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Wednesday 04/22 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Wednesday 04/22
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 11:30
    • Milkweed
    • True Tales of World War II
    • Someone Named Eva
    • Island on Bird Street
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Tuesday 04/21 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Tuesday 04/20
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 1:30
    • The Diary of Anne Frank
    • Parallel Journeys
    • The Summer of My German Soldier
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Read an article that interests you at NewsELA and then take a quiz over what you read.
  5. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Monday 04/20 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Monday 04/20
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 1:30
    • Milkweed
    • True Tales of World War II
    • Someone Named Eva
    • Island on Bird Street
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Read an article that interests you at NewsELA.
  5. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Friday 04/17 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Friday 04/17
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 1:30
    • The Diary of Anne Frank
    • Parallel Journeys
    • The Summer of My German Soldier
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Thursday 04/16 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Thursday 04/16
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 11:30
    • Milkweed
    • True Tales of World War II
    • Someone Named Eva
    • Island on Bird Street
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Thursday 04/16 Morning Warm-Up


  1. Complete this survey regarding reading fiction and nonfiction books.
  2. Complete your morning warm-up.
  3. Place your geometric solids models at your table group.
  4. Free read!
Here is our schedule for the day:
8:15 - 9:05 Math: Geometric Solids Review
9:05 - 9:50 Specials: Music
9:50 - 10:30 Math: Agenda Work Time
10:30 - 11:00 Writing: Persuasive Essays
11:00 - 11:30 Social Studies: Ch. 13 Assessment
11:30 - 12:05 Small Group Reading: 04/16 Groups Meet
12:10 - 12:55 Lunch & Recess
12:55 - 1:30 Read-Aloud with Ms. Varela
1:30 - 2:00 Small Group Reading: Work Time
2:00 - 2:45 Social Studies: The Constitution

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Wednesday 04/15 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Wednesday 04/15
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 11:30
    • The Diary of Anne Frank
    • Parallel Journey
    • The Summer of My German Soldier
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Tuesday 04/14 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Complete your WWII Small Group Book Reading Assignment for Tuesday 04/14
  2. The following small groups will meet today at 1:30
    • Milkweed
    • True Tales of World War II
    • Someone Named Eva
    • Island on Bird Street
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Friday, April 10, 2015

Friday 04/10 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Independently reread "Nathan Hale: Patriotic Martyr"
  2. Answer the five questions with a partner: BE SURE TO HIGHLIGHT THE TEXT EVIDENCE USING THE COLOR SHOWN ON THE LEFT.
  3. COME PREPARED TO GROUP TO DISCUSS THE COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS.
  4. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  5. Practice April's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Tuesday 04/07 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Independently reread "Sam Adams: Patriarch of Liberty"
  2. Independently reread "Patrick Henry: Trumpet of the War"
  3. Come to small group prepared to discuss John Hancock, Patrick Henry, and Sam Adams
  4. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  5. Practice February's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Friday 04/03 Social Studies Agenda


  1. Complete your Reasons for the American Revolution (Chapters 10, 11, & 12) Study Guide.
  2. Review your study guide.
  3. Check your understanding by completing the tutorials for each chapter.
  4. Extend your knowledge by completing the Reading Challenges for each chapter.

Friday 04/03 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Independently reread "Paul Revere: Midnight Ride"
  2. Answer the five questions with a partner: BE SURE TO HIGHLIGHT THE TEXT EVIDENCE USING THE COLOR SHOWN ON THE LEFT.
  3. coME pREPARED TO GROUP TO DISCUSS THE COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS.
  4. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  5. Practice February's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Thursday 04/02 Small Group Reading Agenda

  1. Independently read "Paul Revere: Midnight Ride"
  2. With a partner, define the following words from "Paul Revere" in the space on the right.  BE SURE THE DEFINITION MATCHES THE CONTEXT:
    • epic
    • fleet
    • defiance
    • impending
    • Redcoats
    • utmost
  3. Free read for ATLEAST 15 minutes.
  4. Practice February's N.T.F Words at Spelling City.