No Homework
PSSA Testing next week
I don't have anything to write about today but I had to post something. I have a student in first period who gets very angry if I skip a day. I don't know how vegetarians do it. There just aren't enough options.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
3/5/12
Reading - We took some PSSA practice tests today.
Social Studies - Please read textbook pgs. 30 and 31.
Did you ever have a Propel Sports Drink? If you didn't, you are doing yourself a disservice. Here is a quick rundown on this beverage. (Replenishes with vitamins C and E, energizes with B vitamins, protects with antioxidants, the taste is phenomenal, variety of flavors, low sodium, sugar free, and yes 0 calories) My favorite flavor is grape. It just gives you that hint of grape without being too aggressive. There is one downside to this drink. They can be a bit costly. I usually don't buy them for this reason but when I am drinking propels, I generally feel better. You can't put a pricetag on your health. However, they are on sale at Boyers. (10 for $10) I'm talking about 24 ouncers here.
Social Studies - Please read textbook pgs. 30 and 31.
Did you ever have a Propel Sports Drink? If you didn't, you are doing yourself a disservice. Here is a quick rundown on this beverage. (Replenishes with vitamins C and E, energizes with B vitamins, protects with antioxidants, the taste is phenomenal, variety of flavors, low sodium, sugar free, and yes 0 calories) My favorite flavor is grape. It just gives you that hint of grape without being too aggressive. There is one downside to this drink. They can be a bit costly. I usually don't buy them for this reason but when I am drinking propels, I generally feel better. You can't put a pricetag on your health. However, they are on sale at Boyers. (10 for $10) I'm talking about 24 ouncers here.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
3/1
Reading - Finish the final draft of your essay.
Social Studies - read textbook pgs. 328 - 329
I had a really tough start to this school year. There was a big part of my professional life that was missing. I didn't have a desk calendar. Well, I did but it didn't come into play until 2012. So for September, October, November and December I was a mess. I was writing things down on index cards and post-its. It just wasn't working out. Then January came and I felt rejuvenated. Today, I wrote down everything I had scheduled for March on my desk calendar. I don't have that thought in the back of mind that I forgot something. I'm just ready to attack the day. Thank you desk calendar.
Social Studies - read textbook pgs. 328 - 329
I had a really tough start to this school year. There was a big part of my professional life that was missing. I didn't have a desk calendar. Well, I did but it didn't come into play until 2012. So for September, October, November and December I was a mess. I was writing things down on index cards and post-its. It just wasn't working out. Then January came and I felt rejuvenated. Today, I wrote down everything I had scheduled for March on my desk calendar. I don't have that thought in the back of mind that I forgot something. I'm just ready to attack the day. Thank you desk calendar.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
2/29
Reading - Define or give examples of different PSSA terms. This is a graded assignment.
Simile (2 sentences)
Metaphor (2 sentences)
Antonyms (3 sets)
Synonyms (3 sets)
Idioms (2 sets)
Cliche' (1)
Facts (3 sentences)
Opinions (3 sentences)
Setting (define)
Context Clues (define)
Author's Purpose (4 types)
Alliteration (2 sentences)
Personification (2 sentences)
Homophone (3 sets)
Homograph (3 sets and define them)
Yesterday, I wrote about how students in my class were using recycled paper towels (the big brown roles) as tissues. Today, I am sitting here looking at new boxes of tissues, bounty napkins, and a roll of toilet paper. Thank you very much for helping me and the wonderful 5th graders who have been dealing with this for a week or two. We are sneezing and blowing our noses like never before and we are doing it with smiles on our faces. Also, the kids were talking about how happy it would make them if their teacher had a brand new car.
Simile (2 sentences)
Metaphor (2 sentences)
Antonyms (3 sets)
Synonyms (3 sets)
Idioms (2 sets)
Cliche' (1)
Facts (3 sentences)
Opinions (3 sentences)
Setting (define)
Context Clues (define)
Author's Purpose (4 types)
Alliteration (2 sentences)
Personification (2 sentences)
Homophone (3 sets)
Homograph (3 sets and define them)
Yesterday, I wrote about how students in my class were using recycled paper towels (the big brown roles) as tissues. Today, I am sitting here looking at new boxes of tissues, bounty napkins, and a roll of toilet paper. Thank you very much for helping me and the wonderful 5th graders who have been dealing with this for a week or two. We are sneezing and blowing our noses like never before and we are doing it with smiles on our faces. Also, the kids were talking about how happy it would make them if their teacher had a brand new car.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
2/28
Reading - We are still working on PSSA writing samples.
Social Studies - Worksheet (Lessons 1 and 2) It is going to be graded.
We ran out of tissues in my homeroom. The kids have been using the big brown rolls of recycled paper towels. I have noticed a decrease in sneezing.
Social Studies - Worksheet (Lessons 1 and 2) It is going to be graded.
We ran out of tissues in my homeroom. The kids have been using the big brown rolls of recycled paper towels. I have noticed a decrease in sneezing.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
2/23/12
Spelling - Study for Test
English - Study for Test (Pronouns: possessive, subject, object)
Social Studies - read textbook pgs. 321 - 325
I had a very minor case of the hiccups last night. Don't worry, I recovered quickly. The best way to help someone get rid of his or her hiccups is to ask that person to hiccup for you. That person then tries to hiccup and can't. It works well the first time you use this trick on someone. After that they understand what you are trying to do and it loses its affect.
English - Study for Test (Pronouns: possessive, subject, object)
Social Studies - read textbook pgs. 321 - 325
I had a very minor case of the hiccups last night. Don't worry, I recovered quickly. The best way to help someone get rid of his or her hiccups is to ask that person to hiccup for you. That person then tries to hiccup and can't. It works well the first time you use this trick on someone. After that they understand what you are trying to do and it loses its affect.
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