Science fair pictures
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Expository Writing Hand Out
This will be worked on at school! If your student is showing that he/she is getting behind I will notify you. Will begin the artist research tomorrow if I can get computer time in morning. Guesstimating on length of project, Friday 23. Each student has already chosen an artist.
Expository Writing (5 paragraphs).
Fill in the Space Ship Pre-Write -will hand out at school
1. Mission Control (top oval section) - Who is the artist that you are going to be writing about. This is your introductory paragraph, or known as the lead. This paragraph tells your reader what your will be writing about. The topic sentence does not need to be the FIRST sentence of this paragraph. How will you grab your reader right off the bat? Will you start with a quote from your artist? A few lines from a letter he/she wrote someone? Get creative; bring your reader into your writing.
2, 3, 4. These are your rocket booster paragraphs. These are the paragraphs that will explain more about your artist.
2. Research your artist’s child hood. Where was your artist born, how and where was your artist raised? What was the time period that your artist was alive? Did he/she have a rough growing up life, was it rich with opportunity, did your artist know when they were young that they wanted to be an artist? Was a family member an artist?
3. How did your artist become involved in the arts? Where did he spend most of his artistic life? What kind of medium did your artist use (was it sculpture, oil on canvas, pencil)? How did the arts or other artists influence your artist?
4. What did you find most interesting about your artist? Was there a painting/drawing/ piece of work that you fell in love with? Explain. Why? Did this artist in some way speak to you? Was this artist full of life? How did this come out in his/her work?
5. Landing Pad- Re-state the topic. Conclude your writing, wrap up your writing in this final paragraph. Will you end with a quote as well?
Expository Writing (5 paragraphs).
Fill in the Space Ship Pre-Write -will hand out at school
1. Mission Control (top oval section) - Who is the artist that you are going to be writing about. This is your introductory paragraph, or known as the lead. This paragraph tells your reader what your will be writing about. The topic sentence does not need to be the FIRST sentence of this paragraph. How will you grab your reader right off the bat? Will you start with a quote from your artist? A few lines from a letter he/she wrote someone? Get creative; bring your reader into your writing.
2, 3, 4. These are your rocket booster paragraphs. These are the paragraphs that will explain more about your artist.
2. Research your artist’s child hood. Where was your artist born, how and where was your artist raised? What was the time period that your artist was alive? Did he/she have a rough growing up life, was it rich with opportunity, did your artist know when they were young that they wanted to be an artist? Was a family member an artist?
3. How did your artist become involved in the arts? Where did he spend most of his artistic life? What kind of medium did your artist use (was it sculpture, oil on canvas, pencil)? How did the arts or other artists influence your artist?
4. What did you find most interesting about your artist? Was there a painting/drawing/ piece of work that you fell in love with? Explain. Why? Did this artist in some way speak to you? Was this artist full of life? How did this come out in his/her work?
5. Landing Pad- Re-state the topic. Conclude your writing, wrap up your writing in this final paragraph. Will you end with a quote as well?
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BON DIA
March 12, 2010
Week 29
WELCOME BACK! HOPE EVERYONE HAD A RELAXING BREAK!
Announcements:
Monday, 2:45 - Jog-a-thon assembly in cafeteria.
Tuesday, early out, teacher meetings, 2pm.
Wednesday at 7pm - Parents Club meeting
Thursday, Class Photo's
Friday, Family Night Bingo
Academics:
I am still unable to post pics on the blog, still trying to get the tech person to help me with this. He is in the building, Tuesday mornings for a few hours. I will try and hunt him down tomorrow.
This week in reading we will complete The Lost Wagon Train and the comprehension questions that go with each chapter. Next week we will read more about various important misisonaries who settled in Washington. As of today there will be an Oregon Trail/Missionaries test Friday the 23rd, this test will include The Lost Wagon Train. If this date changes based on time and content I will let you know.
In Math this week we will study line graphs. Each student will be responsible for coming up with their own Probability Study and then showing the results on a graph. They will also spend two days using problem solving strategies to answer story problems.
This week we will begin Expository Writing in LA. All of my students will be responsible in completing this project. I will be talking to Mrs. Corr to arrange time in MSL for my MSL students. The students have each chosen an artist to learn about. They will then write a 5 paragraph expository writing based on their artist. This project will be coupled with an art project.
In Religion we will be talking about how we can bring new life to others this year.
In SS we will begin our Bridges Digital Story. I met with one of the consultants from Bridges To Understanding over the break and we now have a time line in order to complete our Digital Story by the end of the year. We will work on this curriculum a few times a week towards the end of the day till the end of the year. I am very excitied about this project and have total confident in the students ability to produce a wonderful digital story.
In Science this week we will begin a new unit on Earth and Space Science. Layers of the earth , moons cycle or phases, planets and their make-up, climates, gases and atmospheres.
Hope you all enjoy your week! About 8.5 weeks of school remaining.
March 12, 2010
Week 29
WELCOME BACK! HOPE EVERYONE HAD A RELAXING BREAK!
Announcements:
Monday, 2:45 - Jog-a-thon assembly in cafeteria.
Tuesday, early out, teacher meetings, 2pm.
Wednesday at 7pm - Parents Club meeting
Thursday, Class Photo's
Friday, Family Night Bingo
Academics:
I am still unable to post pics on the blog, still trying to get the tech person to help me with this. He is in the building, Tuesday mornings for a few hours. I will try and hunt him down tomorrow.
This week in reading we will complete The Lost Wagon Train and the comprehension questions that go with each chapter. Next week we will read more about various important misisonaries who settled in Washington. As of today there will be an Oregon Trail/Missionaries test Friday the 23rd, this test will include The Lost Wagon Train. If this date changes based on time and content I will let you know.
In Math this week we will study line graphs. Each student will be responsible for coming up with their own Probability Study and then showing the results on a graph. They will also spend two days using problem solving strategies to answer story problems.
This week we will begin Expository Writing in LA. All of my students will be responsible in completing this project. I will be talking to Mrs. Corr to arrange time in MSL for my MSL students. The students have each chosen an artist to learn about. They will then write a 5 paragraph expository writing based on their artist. This project will be coupled with an art project.
In Religion we will be talking about how we can bring new life to others this year.
In SS we will begin our Bridges Digital Story. I met with one of the consultants from Bridges To Understanding over the break and we now have a time line in order to complete our Digital Story by the end of the year. We will work on this curriculum a few times a week towards the end of the day till the end of the year. I am very excitied about this project and have total confident in the students ability to produce a wonderful digital story.
In Science this week we will begin a new unit on Earth and Space Science. Layers of the earth , moons cycle or phases, planets and their make-up, climates, gases and atmospheres.
Hope you all enjoy your week! About 8.5 weeks of school remaining.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Science Projects
This is a picture test! Wanted to share some of the science projects on the blog. I am still working with the computer tech person to see if we can clear this blockage.
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BON DIA
March 30, 2010
Week 28 - Holy Week
RAVES:
The Student science projects were great! I am in the process of assessing each one of them. Students who have already received theirs were the ones who had their science packets with the assessments attached and the science project report write up. Those who still had their project write-up received +10 extra credit points. For those who have not yet received their assessments I need to print new ones out.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* Stations of the Cross on Friday morning in the church at 9am
* School dismissal at noon on Friday
* No after school care on Friday
* Spring Break next week - not sure I really needed to mention that one!
ACADEMICS:
I apologize for the late newsletter this week. This morning I was working with the computer tech guy to see why I have been having some trouble with my blog. I am also working on a few grants to help fund a few programs for the school.
This week we continue to work on algebra: probability, data/charts, mean/median/mode, and problem solving.
In reading this week we will complete up to chapter 6. Those students that are ahead will go on at their own pace. I have copied new chapters for those students who do not have books. I will post the next few chapter questions on the blog today.
In LA we will continue to finish up our Fantasy Stories. I wanted to get started on Expository writings, but I do not think that we are going to have time. We will begin that after Spring Break. The students will choose an artist to write a 5 paragraph expository writing on their artist and then create an art project inspired by their artist. When we begin this I will post the project outline on the blog.
In Religion this week we will go through the stations of the cross in the class. We will also follow as Jesus moves from Death to New Life through prayer, and writings.
Hoping everyone has a good week! If you have any questions please e-mail me at mizschmutz@gmail.com
March 30, 2010
Week 28 - Holy Week
RAVES:
The Student science projects were great! I am in the process of assessing each one of them. Students who have already received theirs were the ones who had their science packets with the assessments attached and the science project report write up. Those who still had their project write-up received +10 extra credit points. For those who have not yet received their assessments I need to print new ones out.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* Stations of the Cross on Friday morning in the church at 9am
* School dismissal at noon on Friday
* No after school care on Friday
* Spring Break next week - not sure I really needed to mention that one!
ACADEMICS:
I apologize for the late newsletter this week. This morning I was working with the computer tech guy to see why I have been having some trouble with my blog. I am also working on a few grants to help fund a few programs for the school.
This week we continue to work on algebra: probability, data/charts, mean/median/mode, and problem solving.
In reading this week we will complete up to chapter 6. Those students that are ahead will go on at their own pace. I have copied new chapters for those students who do not have books. I will post the next few chapter questions on the blog today.
In LA we will continue to finish up our Fantasy Stories. I wanted to get started on Expository writings, but I do not think that we are going to have time. We will begin that after Spring Break. The students will choose an artist to write a 5 paragraph expository writing on their artist and then create an art project inspired by their artist. When we begin this I will post the project outline on the blog.
In Religion this week we will go through the stations of the cross in the class. We will also follow as Jesus moves from Death to New Life through prayer, and writings.
Hoping everyone has a good week! If you have any questions please e-mail me at mizschmutz@gmail.com
Monday, March 22, 2010
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BON DIA
Week 27
March 22, 2010
RAVES:
Many Thanks to my chaperone's (Jerry, Maureen and David), who went to Carkeek park with us last week. It was great fun. I want to post some pics of the day, but need to talk with the computer tech guy as I am still having trouble posting pictures.
Reminders:
* Field Trip to the SAM is on Wednesday, March 24, we will leave on the metro at 11:15, please make sure you pack your student a sack lunch. Thank You!
* Science Fair/ Art Exhibit/ Book Fair, all Wednesday, March 24, 6-8pm. 4th grade Science Projects will be displayed in the Library.
* Order some plants for your home or garden; edible plants, hanging baskets, vegetables, garden plants and perennials from now until April 15th through the plant sale going out this week in the AA. Plant Sale pick up will be after school on April 23rd fron 3-5. Proceeds go to help the garden and composting program.
Academics:
* I have attached the study guide for the first three chapters of The Lost Wagon Train to the blog.
*In reading this week we will continue with chapters 2-3 in The Lost Wagon Train. My LA class is working on Fantasy Stories, I am hoping they will finish up with those by the end of the week.
* In math this week we will begin our Algebra and Graphing unit. We are ahead of schedule in our math curriculum so I wanted to spend some time on division last week.
* In religion this week we will be talking about the stations of the cross and the Rosary. We are going to say the Rosary on Friday. We will also finish up our CRS curriculum as we travel to Ethiopia.
* Science Fair - YIPPEE! Looks like everyone is ready to go!
ENJOY THE SUN
Week 27
March 22, 2010
RAVES:
Many Thanks to my chaperone's (Jerry, Maureen and David), who went to Carkeek park with us last week. It was great fun. I want to post some pics of the day, but need to talk with the computer tech guy as I am still having trouble posting pictures.
Reminders:
* Field Trip to the SAM is on Wednesday, March 24, we will leave on the metro at 11:15, please make sure you pack your student a sack lunch. Thank You!
* Science Fair/ Art Exhibit/ Book Fair, all Wednesday, March 24, 6-8pm. 4th grade Science Projects will be displayed in the Library.
* Order some plants for your home or garden; edible plants, hanging baskets, vegetables, garden plants and perennials from now until April 15th through the plant sale going out this week in the AA. Plant Sale pick up will be after school on April 23rd fron 3-5. Proceeds go to help the garden and composting program.
Academics:
* I have attached the study guide for the first three chapters of The Lost Wagon Train to the blog.
*In reading this week we will continue with chapters 2-3 in The Lost Wagon Train. My LA class is working on Fantasy Stories, I am hoping they will finish up with those by the end of the week.
* In math this week we will begin our Algebra and Graphing unit. We are ahead of schedule in our math curriculum so I wanted to spend some time on division last week.
* In religion this week we will be talking about the stations of the cross and the Rosary. We are going to say the Rosary on Friday. We will also finish up our CRS curriculum as we travel to Ethiopia.
* Science Fair - YIPPEE! Looks like everyone is ready to go!
ENJOY THE SUN
The Lost Wagon Train, First few Chapters
NAME:
THE LOST WAGON TRAIN
RESTATE your answers.
Chapter 1 (pg. 7-19)
Who do you think is the main character in the book?
What is her personality like?
How many wagons were in their train?
What chore did Retta have to do? What was she picking up?
What did Retta really want to buy?
Dream Weaver handout.
Chapter 2 (pg. 20-29)
Who is Ansley? What did Retta dream would happen to Ansley?
Why did Retta have 2 burlap sacks on her shoulders? What did Retta challenge the girls to do?
What happened to Retta when she reached her wagon?
When Retta finally got to her feet and spun around what did she see her 3 friends doing?
Who are her three friends?
What was the Colonel Graves worried about?
What is Retta’s real name?
Why was Retta going to the river by herself?
Chapter 3 (pg. 30-39)
After Retta spoke with her father in the brush, they had decided she would go and find Benjamin and let him know that a storm was coming and that he should turn back to the wagon train. What did Retta stop to pick up? What did she use if for?
What river was the wagon train following?
On page 33, why did Retta start to panic?
If you were in Retta’s shoes, what would you have done?
What was the whimper and cry Retta heard when she was trying to find her way back to the wagon train?
THE LOST WAGON TRAIN
RESTATE your answers.
Chapter 1 (pg. 7-19)
Who do you think is the main character in the book?
What is her personality like?
How many wagons were in their train?
What chore did Retta have to do? What was she picking up?
What did Retta really want to buy?
Dream Weaver handout.
Chapter 2 (pg. 20-29)
Who is Ansley? What did Retta dream would happen to Ansley?
Why did Retta have 2 burlap sacks on her shoulders? What did Retta challenge the girls to do?
What happened to Retta when she reached her wagon?
When Retta finally got to her feet and spun around what did she see her 3 friends doing?
Who are her three friends?
What was the Colonel Graves worried about?
What is Retta’s real name?
Why was Retta going to the river by herself?
Chapter 3 (pg. 30-39)
After Retta spoke with her father in the brush, they had decided she would go and find Benjamin and let him know that a storm was coming and that he should turn back to the wagon train. What did Retta stop to pick up? What did she use if for?
What river was the wagon train following?
On page 33, why did Retta start to panic?
If you were in Retta’s shoes, what would you have done?
What was the whimper and cry Retta heard when she was trying to find her way back to the wagon train?
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