Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Start working on your Explorer's power point. You can assign certain slides to be typed by your group members. You can save it on your USB drive and then copy it into one slide show. Group presentations will begin next week Wednesday. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: 4C and 4D. Write and describe words #8-15. Spelling and Vocabulary test this Thursday.
c. All About Me: (Boys only. I will return my feedback for the girls' stories tomorrow.) Read over my teacher's comments. Today, work on revising your essay by adding more details, correcting spelling or grammar errors. Write out the revised and corrected paragraphs on folder paper. Tomorrow, you can begin typing out your story in final form.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: textbook pages 149 #14-17 (all), page 153 #9-13 (all), and page 197 #15-19 (all).
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: on folder paper, calculate the following problems. Show all work:
1. 343 x 29
2. 9,089 x 67
3. 872 x 21

III. Social Studies
a. Explorer's project: begin typing your information for your slide show. Follow the criteria sheet as a guide. Oral presentations begin next week Wednesday.

IV. Science
a. Take notes on page 562.

V. Other
a. Study for Wednesday's Japanese exam on words #1-7.
b. Basketball permission form due tomorrow. First practice will be next week Tuesday.
c. Reminder: No school this week Friday and next week Monday. :) (Teacher professional development day and Labor Day holiday)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed reading the first two chapters of the "Kid Who Ran for President." We will be learning more about Judson Moon and his quest to become the President next week. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages read for the week and sign the homework page for week #4.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 4A and 4B. Write and describe words #1-7.
--Have parents sign Lesson #2 Spelling and Vocabulary Tests. (Due Monday)
c. Literature Sharing: share favorite parts of book with a parent this weekend. Have your parent complete the bottom of page 16.
d. The Kid Who Ran for President: complete Chapter 1 and 2 questions.

II. Math
a. 10-Step problem: complete the "Water Cooler" and "The Concert" problems.

III. Science
a. Write about what happened, what did your group do and draw an illustration of the refraction of the penny.

IV. Social Studies
a. Explorer research and bibliography information due Monday.

V. Other
a. Japanese exam on words #1-7 on Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
When you have time, you can visit these math websites. It has tutorial and practice games on different math concepts.
http://www.aaa.math.com/
http://www.mathplayground.com/
http://www.setgame.com/set/puzzle_frame.htm

Also, remember to study for tomorrow's Wordly Wise Lesson 3 Spelling and Vocabulary exams. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Literature sharing: share aloud the favorites part of your book to your parents on the weekend. Have a parent complete the bottom of page 16. Due Monday.
c. Wordly Wise: 3E #8-15. Write words #8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's Spelling and Vocabulary exam.

II. Math
a. The Concert problem: complete all 10 steps.

III. Science
a. Write what happened, What did your group do? and draw an illustration of the refraction of the penny. Due Monday.

IV. Social Studies
a. Complete all of the research explorer research questions. Finish your bibliography page. Due Monday.

V. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 3E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each.
c. The Little Mole S-E-E: on a new folder paper, revise your S-E-E response.
d. Wordly Wise Spelling and Vocabulary Exam #2: have parents sign your tests and return it to school tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Complete School Trip and Deanna's Gifts 10-step problems. Complete all 10 steps. :)

III. Japanese
a. Quiz #2 next week Wednesday.

IV. Science
a. Finish worksheet for experiment.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Work hard on your math "School Trip" problem. Complete up to the 7th step on your math problem. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Finish reading your book by this week Friday.

b. Wordly Wise 3C & 3D. Write and describe words #8-15. Test this week Friday.
--Get Lesson #2 Spelling and Vocabulary test signed. (Signed tests due Thursday).

c. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 14-16 (top of page 16). Due tomorrow. Over the weekend you will read aloud to your parents and have them complete the bottom of page 16.

II. Math
a. School Trip problem: complete the first 7 steps of the problem. Finish up to Labels are Descriptive and Unique.

III. Social Studies
a. Explorer's project: continue to finish your research on your assigned explorer. All questions and bibliography page needs to be completed by next week Monday.

IV. Science
a. Textbook: read page 555 and complete worksheet for experiment.

V. Other
a. DARE: complete Lesson 4 page 29.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Begin research on your assigned explorer. Use the project sheet to take notes on. Remember to write down the sources that you used on the Bibliography page. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Finish reading your book by this week Friday.

b. Literature sharing folder: complete pages 14-16. For page 14, fill out the information about the genre characteristics on the book you plan to share with your parents. Write down all books read for this month. On page 15, write down the main (important) events that occurred in the story. On the top of page 16, write what you learned from the story (story summary). Due this week Wednesday.

*Over the weekend, read aloud the favorite parts of the book and have your parents write down their comments on the bottom of page 16. Read aloud is due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: Lesson 3A & 3B. Write and describe words #1-7.

II. Math
a. King’s Chessboard: write an explanation on how you got your final answer (how much rice the wise man will receive on Day 65) using labels, patterns and descriptive sentences. For those students who worked in a group, be ready to turn in your group's explanation on a folder paper tomorrow.

*If you were absent today, write your explanation on folder paper and turn it in tomorrow.

III. Social Studies
a. Explorer project: begin research on your assigned explorer. Write down information on the project sheet. Record where you got your information on the Bibliography page. Research due next week Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Over the weekend, look at the Explorer project sheet and select 5 possible explorer's you are interested in researching. You will be selecting a specific explorer on Monday. These are your assignments over the weekend:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: read 30 minutes and record pages read. On Sunday, total all pages read for the week. Have parents initial weekly total and sign the homework page for week #3.
b. Wordly Wise: study for Monday's spelling and vocabulary test on Lesson 2.

II. Math
a. King's Chessboard: figure out how much rice (in tons) the wise man will receive from day 27 to day 64.

III. Social Studies
a. Look at the Explorer's project sheet. On the last page, number the top 5 explorers you are interested in researching. (1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd, etc.)

IV. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed playing our first round of "Early Settlers" Jeopardy. Be prepared for tomorrow's Double Jeopardy round on European Explorers. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 2E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Test next week Monday.

II. Math
a. On folder paper, show all of your work (calculations) and labels from Day 16 to Day 25. How many pounds of rice the wise man will receive 9 days after Day 16?

b. Explain with labels how much the rice the wise man will receive.

III. Science
a. Work on notes for Experiment steps, explanation and illustration.

IV. Social Studies
a. Read Lesson 3 pages 21-25 and take notes on European Explorers.

V. Other
a. P.E. tomorrow. Wear covered shoes.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your first music and computer classes today. :) Don't forget to finish typing your All About Me story tonight. Also, tomorrow is the deadline for your Entertainment book orders or unsold book. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 2E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each.
c. Writing: Typed All About Me story due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. No Homework

III. Other
a. Social Studies: read Lesson 3 Cultures of the West on pages 15-18. (new assignment!) Take notes and know the differences between the people of the Plains, Southwest and Far West. You will be reviewing tomorrow what you have learned in these 3 Lessons (Early Hunters and Farmers, Woodland People and Culture of the West) by playing Social Studies Jeopardy.
b. Science: read assigned pages and take notes.
c. Entertainment book: order and funds or unsold book due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Finish typing your All About Me story. I will give you more time tomorrow. If you received a pink slip today, please complete the assignment and get your slip signed by a parent. These are your assignments today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Reading: complete the S-E-E problem for the Little Mole story.
c. Writing: type your All About Me story. Use the sample as a guide. Type your full name, student number and due date (Wednesday August 19th) in the upper right hand corner.
d. Wordly Wise: 2C & 2D. Write and describe words #8-15.

II. Math
a. Complete King's Chessboard problem: King’s Chessboard Problem
1) Work out the problem in your chart (in your composition book) up to 9 days after the 16th day.

2) On folder paper, using labels and detailed writing, explain to the superintendant how much rice is being delivered to the wise man and why.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish notes for Lesson 2 pages 10-13. Explain differences between wigwam and longhouses. (Due Wednesday)
b. Science: read and take notes on pages 558 & 559. (Due Wednesday)
c. P.E. tomorrow. Wear covered shoes.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Have a fantastic weekend! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record/Homework folder: read daily and record pages read. On Sunday, have parents initial total pages read for the week. Have them sign the homework page under week #2.

b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 2A & B. Write and describe words #1-7 (first seven words). Have your parents sign the Spelling and Vocabulary tests in the upper right hand corner. (Due Monday)

c. Writing -- All About Me: use the feedback you received from your classmate and make revisions and corrections to your first draft. Write out second draft on the project sheet. (Due Monday)

II. Math
a. Complete Anno's Magic Seeds questions on folder paper:
Jack baked 3 seeds. He ate 1, Alice ate 1, baby ate 1. He buried the rest of the seeds.
1) What will the rule or pattern be now?
2) Show a table for the next 5 years.
In Equation Out

III. Other
a. Communication folder: due Monday.
b. Entertainment Book: turn in orders and funds or unsold Entertainment book by next week Wednesday August 19th.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I can't wait to hear your completed All About Me stories. Tonight, please use the criteria sheet as a checklist and self-assess your story. You will not be able to complete all sections of the criteria but make sure your story has all of the necessary parts -- interesting lead, descriptive details about your family, hobbies and future goals. Did you include transitions? Make any necessary revisions.

Tomorrow, a classmate will be giving you feedback on your story. The feedback you receive will help you improve your writing. :) These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.

b. Wordly Wise: review and study for tomorrow's spelling and vocabulary exam.

c. All About Me: Finish writing your last 2 paragraphs -- future goals (where you see yourself in 10 years) and the conclusion. Try to relate your conclusion to your lead.

d. Kid Biz: finish taking the "level set" exam (if you did not finish it today). Read the news article entitled "Get Moving" and complete 5 steps. Record results on your Kid Biz paper.

II. Math
a. Complete Anno's Magic Seeds handout.

III. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.
b. Entertainment book: turn in orders with funds or return the unsold book.
c. P.E. tomorrow! Wear covered shoes. :)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
You created interesting leads for your All About Me stories. Tonight, work on writing your first draft. Write the first 3 paragraphs on the project sheet -- the lead (that you selected), share your family background and hobbies. Remember to use descriptive details. These are your assignments for tonight:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: Read 30 mintues and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 1E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's practice spelling exam. I will be telling you the definition of the word and you will need to spell the word correctly.
*Friday is your actual spelling and vocabulary exam. For the vocabulary exam, you will need to know the definitions of the words.
c. Writing -- All About Me: write the first 3 paragraphs in your first draft.

II. Math
a. Anno's Magic Seeds -- complete the following 3 problems in your math composition book:
Jack and Alice both ate 1 baked seed. They buried the rest of the seeds in the ground.
1. In the 6th year, how many seeds grew that year?
2. How many seeds did Jack and Alice bury?
3. Create a chart to show Jack's pattern from year 1 (the year he buried both seeds).

III. Science and Social Studies
a. No Homework

IV. Other
a. Entertainment book due Friday.
b. K-drop off: begin tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I am really glad to see more students using our homework blog. :) Tomorrow, you will be sharing your 2 leads with a classmate for your All About Me story. He or she will be giving you feedback on which lead is more effective. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Make sure you wrote the title of the book you are reading.

b. Wordly Wise: complete 1E problems #1-7. In your Wordly Wise composition book, write words #1-7 (first seven words on page 1) five times each. Start studying for Friday's spelling and vocabulary exam.

c. Journal: write about the study space you selected. Explain your reasons why this is the best place for you to study.

d. Writing -- All About ME: write 2 different leads (beginning for your story). Finish the pre-writing section. Include specific details about each section. Example: hobbies -- baseball. Share how long you have played the sport. What position you play, etc.

II. Math
a. Finish Tropical Storm Felicia poster with your group.

III. Other
a. Self-Portraits: colored portraits due tomorrow!
b. DARE: complete What you Learned for Lesson 2 on page 28.
c. Pink Slips: if you received one, complete the assignment and have a parents sign the slip. Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
After you solve the Tropical Storm Felicia problem, watch the news tonight and see if your calculations were correct. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: 1C & 1D. Write and describe words #8-15 in your composition book. Spelling and vocabulary test on Friday.

II. Math
a. Esio Trot: answer the following questions.
1. At the end of the story, how much did Alfie weight? Explain how you know this.
2. If Alfie is 30 years old, how much did he gain per year? Show your work with labels.

b. Tropical Storm Felicia question:
As of 8:00 a.m., Tropical storm Felicia was 450 miles east of Honolulu and is travelling at a speed of 14 mph. Show your work with labels to figure out what day/time Felicia will arrive at Honolulu.
1. Copy problem in your composition book.
2. Solve the problem and show your work with labels.

III. Social Studies
a. Read the rest of Chapter 1, Lesson 1 pages 6-9 and take notes in your composition book. Write the main ideas and include questions that you have as you read the text.

IV. Other
a. AVID: complete and color "A Successful Student" worksheet.
b. Self-Portrait: finish coloring your portrait. Due Wednesday.
c. Pink slips: if you received a slip, please complete work and have parents sign the slip tonight. Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your first week of school. Thank you for working hard on your self-portraits today. These are your assignments for the weekend:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read daily and record pages read. On Sunday, total all pages read for the week and have your parent write their initials next to the total pages read. Due Monday morning.

b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 1A and 1B. In your composition, write and describe the first 7 words. (You will be writing the word, definition in your own words and drawing a picture showing the meaning of the word. Under the picture, write a sentence using the vocabulary word that explains what the picture is showing.) Due Monday.

II. Math
a. On folder paper, complete the five Esio Trot questions. Due Monday.
1. How many trips did Mr. Hoppy have to make if he took 15 tortoises each time from the pet store to his home. There were 140 total tortoises. Show work with labels.

2. What is the pattern for Mr. Hoppy's tortoise weight plan?

3. Draw out a table for the next 8 weeks for Mr. Hoppy's pattern. The table will show:
Week /Tortoise # /Weight
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

4. How much in pounds and ounces will the final tortoise weigh at the end of week #8?

5. What is the difference between the weight of Alfie and Tortoise #8?

III. Other
a. AVID: "Finding a Study Space" investigation due Monday.
b. Communication folder and Scholastic book orders due Monday.
c. Colored Self-Portraits: due next week Wednesday.

*Kellen and Crystal: next week, you will helping in the morning drop-off area.
**Shaylene: you are one of the flag monitors along with Marcus from C-6 this month. Please put up flag when you come to school in the morning and take it down in the afternoon.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I am looking forward to seeing your finished self-portraits. I will be giving you additional time tomorrow so you can finish drawing and coloring your pictures.

Thank you for helping us set up for today's East Coast bake sale. Don't forget to finish the cover for your Organizational Binder. I will be answering questions on tonight's blog later on tonight. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. This weekend, total all pages read on Sunday and have parents write their initials next to the total.

II. Math
a. On folder paper, complete the following problems:
1. Find the factors of 50. Explain how you know each number is a factor.
2. Give advice to the animal you were assigned. Explain what is the best way to count to that number before the spear hits the ground.
Numbers for the Different Animals: Anaconda 63, Hippo 65, Giraffe 72, Gazelle 74, Gorilla 55, Hyena 80, Zebra 85, Rhino 90, Lemur 97 and Warthog 81.

III. Social Studies
a. Cover textbook. (Due tomorrow)

IV. Other
a. Show parent communication folder. (Folder due Monday)
b. Organizational Binder Cover page: due tomorrow
c. Finding a Study Space: due Monday.
d. Scholastic Book Orders: book orders and money due Monday. If parents are paying by check, please make it payable to Scholastic Book clubs.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow you will be creating posters for our class rules. Great job in sharing your ideas with the class. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.

II. Math
a. Ways to Count worksheet.

III. Science
a. Cover textbook

IV. Other
a. AVID: over the next 3 days, complete your "Finding a Study Space" Investigation. Complete these questions on 3 possible work spaces in your home.
(Due Monday)
1. Description of the space (where it is located).
2. What you see in your space (describe what is around your study space).
3. What do they hear in the space.
4. What or who is around the space (people, etc.)
5. Anything that might distract you.
6. Feeling that you have in the space.
7. Time of day or night you use this space (when--what time)

b. Wear covered shoes. P.E. tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
You did an outstanding job in introducing your classmate today. You will be making your class rules presentations tomorrow. Don't forget to have your parents complete the parent forms and return it with your communication folder tomorrow. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Cover: Write Source book (blue book)
c. Literature Sharing folder: complete reading questionnaire (pages 1-2)

II. Math
a. Cover textbook

III. Other
a. Organizational Binder: Type out a cover page using this format. (Due Friday)
Your Name's
Organizational Binder


(Picture: your interests, hobbies, or favorite subjects)
Draw or use Clip Art


Hokulani Elementary School
Grade 5 Room C-5
2009-2010

b. Communication folder: turn in folder with completed forms.
(Field Trip permission form, parent survey -- attached to parent letter, Emergency Card, Video Release form, Statement of Care and Homework Policy.)

First Day of School

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your first day of school. Get ready for an exciting and fun-filled year. Tomorrow, we will label the tabs in your accordian and organizational binder. I will be teaching you how to use these new tools. Don't forget to wear covered shoes for P.E. in the afternoon.

I will be posting your daily assignments on this weblog page. If you have a question, click on the words "comments" and type your message. Don't forget to write Dear Mrs. Dela Cruz (in the beginning of your message) and end with your name. I will review all messages before I post them on the blog. So, if you don't see your message after you have pressed the "post comment" button, don't worry. It will show up on my blog after I have answered your question at 7:30 p.m.

These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Log: read a minimum of 30 minutes and record the amount of pages read for Monday. Make sure you write the title of the book. At the end of the week, have your parents sign their name next to the total pages read.

II. Other
a. Communication folder: show parents your folder, including the documents in your accordian file (tab #2). Have your parents complete the following documents and return it in your communication folder on Wednesday:
•Emergency Card
•Field Trip Permission Form (blue form)
•Statement of Care (need parent’s signature)
•Homework Policy letter (white form)
•Parent Survey (yellow form)
•Student Publication/Video Release Form
•Application for Free Meals (if applicable).