Classwork 5/31

LA: Finish the four body paragraphs for Expert paper. Have an adult edit it, so we can focus on introductions and conclusions on Monday.

*Start working on Expert presentation visual aid.  There are a wide variety of options, including:

• Keynote
• Poster
• Artifact
• Sculpture
• Model

Thanks, only FOUR DAYS LEFT!  Still a lot to do . . .

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/30

Math: SMJ 297-302
SL: 11.5

LA: Finish Expert research
*Five notecards per slot
I strongly recommend doing more research, because it makes the paragraph writing far easier when you have a lot content to draw from.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/29

Math: SMJ 293-296
SL 11.3

LA: Finalize four expert questions
Research begins tomorrow- make sure you have your resources here at school!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/28

Math: SMJ 289-290; 292
SL 11.2

LA: PB 237-240
*Four Questions for Expert
**Spelling

SS: Study for all 50 States & Capitals test
Test tomorrow!  A key is provided with the names, but students must pair names up and locate correct state on the map.
*The state abbreviation word find is NOT due tomorrow.  Congrats to those of you that check the blog- you just saved yourself an extra piece of homework.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/24

Math: SMJ 286-288
SL 11.1

LA: Research Expert Topic
Students are asked to gather a minimum of four resources on their chosen topic.  We will discuss note taking and information gathering on Tuesday, so please bring these resources into school for Tuesday.

SS: Southwest state geography challenge
All 50 States/Capitals test next Wednesday, May 29th.
*Students must know the state's location on a U.S. map.  A key is provided with all the State/Capital names (so students MUST spell the names correctly!)

Math Extra Credit: Take a picture of any weight that is measured with the Metric system.  They are everywhere if you look close enough!

Thanks, eight short days of fourth grade left- let's make the most of it!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/23

Math: Unit 10 test- no homework

LA: Weather Personal Narrative (250 words)
*Spelling*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/22

Math: Unit 10 Test tomorrow

LA: Spelling

Science: Life science tests have been graded and are in Powerschool.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/21

Math: +/- Review Packet
*Unit 10 Math Box correction tomorrow!*

Science: Unit 1 Life Science test tomorrow!
Review packet due

LA: PB 225-230
*Become an Expert ws*
**Spelling**

Religion: 6th Commandment Bible Verse

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/20

Math: +/- Packet
*Check Unit 10 Math Boxes*

LA: PB 186; 222-224
*Spelling*

Science: Review Unit 1 Life Science
We'll review as a class tomorrow, and test on Wednesday

Thanks to Ms. Rojas and Mrs. Paulison for our final BRAVO lesson today, and for the great year of BRAVO lessons!  We learned a lot- thanks!

Have a good night,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/17

Math: SMJ 283-285
SL 10.6

Science: Study Review Packet
Test 5/21

13 days of school left!

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/16

Math: SMJ 281-282
SL 10.5

LA: Study spelling

Science: Lesson 2 Notes
Test Tuesday!

Science: West region test- no homework tonight.  Scores should be posted by tomorrow

Religion: Pope Francis has been busy naming new saints.  Name me a person or group of people that have been named to sainthood tomorrow, and you'll be rewarded.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/15

Math: SMJ 279-280
SL 10.4

LA: PB 216-219; 221
*Spelling*

SS: Study West grid for tomorrow's quiz.  The grid may be used during the test, but it pays to know the content backwards and forwards.

Science: We've started our review process for the test.  We'll review this week, play a review game Monday, and have the test on Tuesday.  It is challenging, so start studying a little bit each night, and you'll be in great shape.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/14

Math: SMJ 278
SL 10.3

LA: PB 210-215
*Spelling*

SS: West Region Grid due Thursday
*West Region Quiz Thursday (Study region grid information)*

Science: Lesson #5 Animal Adaptations

Check out our pattern block reflections:

Kelly also told me she checks the blog every day.  Great job, Kelly! 

Thanks, only 16 days of school left- let's finish strong!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/13

Math: SMJ 277
SL 10.2

LA: PB 186; 207-209

Science: Animal Adaptations

"Hi Sophia!"
(Sophia apparently checks the blog every night, according to Abbey)

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/10

Math: SMJ 275
SL 10.1

SS: Cities of the West packet due Monday in its entirety

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/9

Math: Unit 9 Test
No homework

LA: PB 196-199
Spelling

Religion: Friendship/Peace/Love bumper sticker

Spanish: Workbook pg. 281
Tarjeta para mama

Maria, what's your bumper sticker about?

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/8

Math: Unit 9 Review (#2)
Test tomorrow

LA: Study spelling

Spanish: Pg. 281 in workbook- make tarjeta para mama (sorry if this was supposed to be a surprise).

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/7

Math: Unit 9 Study Guide
*Unit 8 Math Boxes
Unit 9 test on Thursday

LA: PB 190-195

SS: Cities of the West packet: Denver, Salt Lake City, Boise

Science: Lesson 4: Classification of Animals

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/6

Math: SMJ 270-273
SL 9.9

LA: PB 185-189
*Spelling
**Handwriting book due tomorrow!**

Spanish: Nota de Powerschool

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/3

Math: SMJ 267-269
SL 9.8

LA: Finish Pourquoi Tale
*Use cardstock paper to design your cover
We will assemble books on Monday morning

The quarter/year is rapidly drawing to an end.  Please check Powerschool frequently so there are no surprises.  Thanks!

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/2

Math: SMJ 263-266
SL 9.7

LA: Pourqoui Tale- rough draft
Rough draft should be one page, single-spaced, handwritten (or two pages, double-spaced, handwritten)
We will start our final copies tomorrow- they will be in storybook form

*Handwriting book is due 5/7

Science: Life Science Lesson #3: Plant Classification

SS: West Region Grid should be completed

Spanish: Pg. 278 colorear y sign pg. 279

*Our class supply of wet wipes is running low- if anyone is hitting the grocery store tonight or over the weekend can grab us a pack or two, that would be great.

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/1

Math: SMJ 261-262

SL 9.6

LA: PB 179-181

*Pourqoui Prewriting Sheet

**Spelling

***Handwriting book due next Tuesday

Spanish: Workbook pg. 278

*Get pg. 279 signed

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt