St. Ann-Mrs. Metaxas’ Blog: January 2023

Monday, January 30, 2023

Homework-Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

Math-IXL 5-1:3

Reading-Adages and Proverbs worksheet, on the worksheet look up 2 more adages and proverbs write it and the meaning on your worksheet

Vocabulary-practice Unit 10 words on sadlierconnect.com

Classwork-Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

Computer

Article of the Day # 1 “John Cabot”

Reading-Readworks story “Morocco’s Georgraphy” due Friday

Math-Workbook p. 74

Science-work on Biome Project (John you can draw your biomes)

Religion-Ch. 18 pages checked; Hygiene Kits for Catholic Charities

Vocabulary-Practice on Sadlierconnect.com Unit 10

Classwork-Jan. 27, 2023

Mass

Article of the Day-Complete the Article of the Day “Performing Arts”

Reading-finish Readworks article “A Locker Mystery”

Math-Prime and Composite Numbers, Factor Trees Workbook p. 73

Science-work on Biome project (only work on this at school with your group, do not change things they have already done)

Friday, January 20, 2023

Homework-Friday, Jan. 20, 2023

Math-study for Ch. 4 test on Tuesday

Grammar-study for Lesson 7 test on Monday

Reading-study for Lesson 7 test on Tuesday

Social Studies-complete IXL’s E.1, E.2, E.3, E.4, E.5

Complete all other unfinished work

Classwork-Friday, Jan. 20, 2023

Mass

Article of the Day # 5 “The Magic of Mime”

Reading-read on Amira for 40 minutes

Grammar-review Direct & Indirect Objects and Kinds of Sentences, complete RNB p. 82-83

Math-p. 92-93 # 26-44 evens only

Vocabulary-oral quiz on Unit 10 words

Social Studies-notes on Lesson 3 p. 68-71

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Homework-Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023

Math-p. 92 # 2-24 evens only

Vocabulary-study the words in Unit 10

Reading-RNB p. 78; complete p. 76-77 if not finished in class

Grammar-complete IXL 2-7:7 Direct & indirect objects

Classwork-Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023

Article of the Day # 4 “Famous African Americans: Marian Anderson”

Vocabulary-p. 98-101; read story and review definitions

Reading-Partner read “Old Yeller”, analogies, and vowel +/r/ sounds RNB p.76-77

Grammar-Indirect objects, complete RNB p. 81; IXL 2-7:7

Math-Workbook p. 71-72 Expressions

Science-Ch. 4 Test

Religion-read p. 244-245

Band/Choir

PE

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Homework-Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Math- complete IXL 4-11:1

Reading-complete RNB p. 73-74 if not finished in class; Readworks article due Friday

Religion-complete activity on p. 243

Science-study Ch. 4 for test tomorrow

Classwork-Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Computer

Article of the Day # 3 “The Process of Acting”

Math-p. 90-91 # 1-18 Expressions

SPARKS/LIFE

Reading-Word Choice, focus on sensory words in stories; complete RNB p. 73-74

Religion-read p. 242-243 Good Moral Choices

Science-reviewed Study Guide for Ch. 4, test tomorrow

Homework-Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023

Vocabulary-complete p. 96-97 including the Write Your Own

Math-complete IXL 4-10:1 and 4-10: AC Evaluate numerical expressions

Reading-finish RNB p. 75 if not finished in class; read RQ book for 20 minutes

Classwork-Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023

Article of the Day # 2 “Brazil Today-Capoeira: Brazilian Martial Art & Dance”

Math-EasyCBM Test

Reading-review vocabulary for Lesson 7; read “Old Yeller”; discuss adages and proverbs, complete RNB p. 75; Easy CBM test-reading fluency

SPARKS/LIFE

Religion-read p. 239-241, complete activity on p. 241

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Homework-Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

Science-complete study guide for Ch. 4; study for Ch. 4 test Thursday

Reading-complete Close Reader Assignment p. 20-23

Classwork-Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

Mass-Awards

Article of the Day # 1 Famous African Americans: Duke Ellington

Vocabulary-Unit 9 Test

Reading-complete Close Reader pages 20-23

Math-complete Workbook p. 69-70; work on IXL 4-9:1 and 4-10:1

Science-review Ch. 4 work on study guide

SEL lesson with Mrs. Segarra

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Homework-Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023

Reading-Readworks article due tomorrow “Poison in the Water: Art and Environmental Activism”

Read RQ book for 20 minutes

Math-finish Workbook p. 69-70

Classwork-Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023

Article of the Day # 6 “Earthquakes: Tremors from Below-A Tsunami in the Pacific”

Vocabulary-Unit 9 sentences due; EasyCBM

Reading-Close Reader-complete p. 20-23

Math-EasyCBM; check homework; complete Workbook p. 69-70

Religion-Take the Ch. 17 Quiz on BeMyDisciples.com post a screenshot of your score in Google Classroom. Turn in your book for checking.

Science-read p. 110-113 In your journal answer the following: 1. What is the meaning of the Greek word “trope”? 2. Draw 3 types o tropism and label what type. 3. What is a growth hormone? 4. What has a greater effect on a plant, DNA or environment?

Band/Choir

PE

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Homework-Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Math-p. 89 #11-20

Vocabulary-finish Unit 9 sentences; pages will be checked tomorrow make sure you are finished

Religion-finish all activity pages

Science-finish questions p. 107

Social Studies-finish reading p. 66-69

Classwork-Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Computer

Article of the Day # 6 “Volcanoes: Magma Rising-Mt. Pelee Erupts”

Library

Math-Order of Operations p. 88-89 # 1-10; IXL work on 4-9:1 and 4:10-1

Religion-read and complete the activities on p. 235-236

Vocabulary-write sentences for words in Unit 9

Reading-take reading test on ThinkCentral for Lesson 6

Science-video on the life cycle of plants; read p. 106-107 answer the questions on p. 107

Social Studies-read p. 66-69 on the Spaniards Exploration and Conquests

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Homework-Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Math-finish Workbook p. 67-68

Vocabulary-finish p. 94-95

Reading-read RQ for 20 min.; Readworks story “Poison in the Water-Art and Environmental Activism” due Friday

Religion-complete activity on p. 234

Classwork-Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Article of the Day # 5 “Volcanoes: Magma Rising-Volcanic Eruptions”

Reading-EasyCBM Testing; turn in Lesson 6 Reader’s Notebook pages completed; Readworks article “Poison in the Water-Art and Environmental Activism” due Friday

Math-Word Problems complete Workbook p. 67-68

SPARKS/LIFE

Religion-read p. 234 complete the activity on page.

Social Studies-read p. 64-65

Vocabulary-complete p. 94-95

Band/Choir

PE

Monday, January 9, 2023

Homework-Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

Math-Workbook p. 65-66 # 1-5;

Bonus questions 6-9

Vocabulary-p. 92-93

Reading-read RQ book for 20 minutes; finish RNB p. 72 if not finished

Religion-complete the activity p. 233

Classwork-Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

Computer

Article of the Day # 4 “Earthquakes: Tremors from Below-How Do Scientists Study Earthquakes?”

Reading-EasyCBM; complete p. 72 sequencing/specific details

Vocabulary-p. 92-93

Math-read and review p. 86-87 Problem Solving-Working Backwards; Workbook p. 65-66

Religion-read p. 232-233, know the difference between sanctifying and actual grace, reviewed the canonization process

Social Studies-read p. 60-63 Spaniards Reach the Americas

Band/Choir

Art

Friday, January 6, 2023

Homework-Friday, Jan. 6, 2023

Math-all complete IXL 4-8:1; 4-8:2 (except for LIFE Math)

Grammar-complete IXL 2-7:6

Come up with ideas for MLK Banner

Reading-finish RNB p.62

Soc. Studies-complete “Where in the World Is It?” Worksheet

Classwork-Friday, Jan. 6 2023

Mass

Article of the Day # 3 “Making Rocks”

Reading-reread story “Quest for the Tree Kangaroo” complete RNB p. 61-62 about the story

Grammar-Compound Direct Objects, complete RNB p. 80 and IXL 2-7:6 words in order in sentences

Vocabulary-review definitions of Unit 9 words

Math-review dividing by two digit divisors and word problems in IXL; IXL 4-8:1 and 4-8:2 (Math LIFE does not complete 4-8:2)

Social Studies-complete worksheet on latitude and longitude “Where In the World Is It?/Following Compass Directions”

Choir/Band

Art

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Homework-Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Math-WB p. 64 # 1-7; # 8 is a bonus question

Reading-read RQ book for 20 minutes; complete RNB p. 66; Readworks article “Calling for Snow” due tomorrow

Vocabulary-study Unit 9 words

Finish any incomplete class work

Classwork-Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Article of the Day # 2 “Volcanoes:Magma Rising-Studying Volcanoes”

Vocabulary-read p. 88-91; Review words and definitions in Unit 9

Grammar-Direct Objects (notes in your journal) diagram 2 sentences in your journal; complete RNB p. 79

Reading-Vowel + /r/ words, and proofreading spelling; complete RNB p. 65-66; read story “Quest for the Tree Kangaroo”

Math-p. 85 problems # 24-27, 32, 33, Divide by Two-Digit Numbers

Religion-Process and steps for Sainthood, notes in your journal; read p. 228-229 about Blessed Solanus Casey. Complete the activities on p. 229 and 231.

Science-videos on Asexual reproduction: budding, runners, spore formation, notes in journal explaining each process

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Homework-Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Math-p. 85 #16-23

Reading-Readworks article “Calling for Snow” due by Friday, read carefully; read RQ book for 20 minutes

Finish any incomplete work in planner

Classwork-Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023

Computer

Library

Article of the Day # 1 “Earthquakes: Tremors from Below-What Causes the Earth to Shake?”

Math-p. 84-85 Division by two digit divisor # 1-10

SPARKS/LIFE

Reading-p. 170-174 introduction to new story “Quest for the Tree Kangaroo”; complete RNB p. 63-64 synonyms/antonyms and analogies with vowel + /r/ sounds