10/31/17

It was nice to return to the classroom today with my students. This early release day saw the members of M102 finish chapter 13 in Bud, Not Buddy. The students began the lesson with a piece of writing pertaining to a focus question. They then had some time to work in their small reading groups to discuss the key events of this new chapter.

During math class later in the school day, the fifth graders worked on some division cluster problems. I was happy to see the level of recall, as the students connected this lesson with a prior one during our work with multiplication.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night. 

10/27/17

The fifth graders are hard at work on their first large scale social studies project. This project sees the students using the explain everything app on their iPads to create a presentation concerning the discovery of the Kennewick Man in Washington state. The members of M102 are engaged and energized by this work. I can't wait to see the finished projects next week.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

10/26/17

Today was a Bud, Not Buddy day during our ELA time. The students reached a major turning point in the novel and then spent some time inside their reading groups working on a fun project in which they gave names to the last few chapters in the book. As we make our way to the later stages of the book, I can't wait to see the students do some long form writing about the major plot points of the novel.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Blog post - In a three paragraph essay (each should be at least six sentences), students will write about who their favorite character from Wonder was. Students should use evidence from the text to explain why they have selected the character that they did and go into detail as to what makes this character their favorite. Due on Friday October 27th

10/25/17

The fifth graders continue to make steady progress with their opinion pieces. I was able to conference with five more writers today as many others continued to type their second draft of their pieces. The students are doing a nice job of peer editing pieces before they meet with me. This work will continue on Friday.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Blog post - In a three paragraph essay (each should be at least six sentences), students will write about who their favorite character from Wonder was. Students should use evidence from the text to explain why they have selected the character that they did and go into detail as to what makes this character their favorite. Due on Friday October 27th

10/24/17

The fifth graders had a meaningful writing session today. I am in the process of having writer's conferences with individuals and I have loved what I have read so far. Many other students were able to peer edit one another's pieces today. This work will continue into tomorrow.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Blog post - In a three paragraph essay (each should be at least six sentences), students will write about who their favorite character from Wonder was. Students should use evidence from the text to explain why they have selected the character that they did and go into detail as to what makes this character their favorite. Due on Friday October 27th

10/23/17

Today was a fun day for the members of M102 in math class. We continued to work on division problems. As part of the lesson the students had the option to try a number of different puzzles and multi-step problems that involved division concepts. I enjoyed seeing students persevere through these work items.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Blog post - In a three paragraph essay (each should be at least six sentences), students will write about who their favorite character from Wonder was. Students should use evidence from the text to explain why they have selected the character that they did and go into detail as to what makes this character their favorite. Due on Friday October 27th

10/20/17

The students wrapped up another productive week by continuing to work on division problems and spending time in writing focusing on the traits of a strong concluding paragraph. I hope that everyone has a great weekend.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

10/19/17

The fifth graders in M102 pushed into division work during math time. I am still in the process of going through the mid-unit assessments, but the exams I have looked at have been top notch. I continue to be terribly impressed with the level of discourse and the flexibility of thought in math class.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night.

Math- order of operation worksheet, due Friday October 20th

10/18/17

The students in M102 took their mid-unit math assessment today. The work throughout these first few weeks of school has been exciting to see. The students all seemed to be in a confident place heading into today. I thought that the students worked hard and did a nice job of checking over their work when concluded.

The fifth graders also spent time working on their opinion pieces today. A few students are close to finishing their first drafts and I look forward to conferencing with writers shortly.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night.

Math- order of operation worksheet, due Friday October 20th

10/17/17

During our work today the fifth graders spent one last day preparing for tomorrow's mid-unit math assessment. The students are quite prepared for this test and I was happy with the effort on display today. I look forward to going over the results of these assessments.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night.

Math- order of operation worksheet, due Friday October 20th

10/16/17

The fifth graders kicked off their next unit in social studies today. Over the  next few weeks, the students will be investigating the first people to make their way into North America. This will transition into a close exploration of the Native American tribes that resided in various sections of America.

Later in the school day, members of the Arlington Fire Department visited the school to share fire prevention tips with the fifth grade classes.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night.

Math- order of operation worksheet, due Friday October 20th

10/12/17

Time was spent looking at the standard multiplication algorithm during math class today. We are quickly approaching the midway point of our first unit. The work to this point has been quite good. Next week the members of M102 will take their mid-unit assessment.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night

Math - order of operations worksheet due Friday October 13th

10/11/17

The focus of our writing today concerned crafting an engaging lead paragraph. Many students were able to hone in on interesting and humourous lead paragraphs. I was pleased with today's work.

As a reminder, this Thursday October 12 is picture day.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night

Math - order of operations worksheet due Friday October 13th

10/10/17

During math class today, the fifth graders worked with multiplication cluster problems. These questions required the students to solve two digit by two digit multiplication problems by breaking them up efficiently. We also had some time to look at a few more order of operation puzzles.

As a reminder, this Thursday October 12 is picture day.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night

Math - order of operations worksheet due Friday October 13th

10/6/17

I thought that this was a productive week for the members of M102. They accomplished much across all of our subjects. Work continued on PEMDAS problems in math class. The students rose to the occasion when faced with some increasingly challenging puzzles today.

This week also saw the fifth graders working to further their opinion writing pieces and progressing deeper into the heart of Bud, Not Buddy. Not to be forgotten, in social studies, the students showed their knowledge of states and their capitols.

I was pleased with the effort and hard work of all 19 of my students. I hope everyone has a nice long weekend.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

10/5/17

Some of the fifth grade writers have begun to undertake their first draft of their opinion writing paper. I enjoyed getting to check in with writers as they put the finishing touches on their graphic organizers. As we make our way into next week, I would expect more of the students to progress to this next step on the road to publishing their pieces.

Later in the school day, the students worked to use a sun trackers outside to mark the passage of the sun throughout the course of the school day.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - read 30 minutes a night and fill out reader's log on a nightly basis. Due in class on Friday October 6th

10/4/17

During our social studies lesson today, the members of M102 worked with states and their capitols. The fifth graders were eager to share their wealth of background knowledge. Tomorrow, we will take a short quiz to see if students are able to pair capitols with states.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - read 30 minutes a night and fill out reader's log on a nightly basis. Due in class on Friday October 6th

10/3/17

The fifth grades continued to work with PEMDAS during math class today. They were presented with some challenging problems that required them to work step-by-step to reach a solution. I was pleased with the effort that was on display today.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - read 20 minutes a night and fill out reader's log on a nightly basis. Due in class on Friday October 6th

10/2/17

I was pleased with the amount of work that was accomplished during our writing time this morning. The students used a shared link on Google Classroom to access various sources pertaining to their opinion writing. During this time, the members of M102 were also using their graphic organizers to accumulate information that will eventually be turned into their published opinion writing piece.

The fifth graders also received paperwork concerning the fifth grade trip to science camp in early December. There are a number of forms that need to be signed and returned to school as well as information for parents at home. In addition, the fifth grade team is on the look out for chaperones to stay over different days down at the Alton Jones camp. If interested or if anyone has questions please contact me at:  dallen@arlington.k12.ma.us

Homework

Reading - read 20 minutes a night and fill out reader's log on a nightly basis. Due in class on Friday October 6th