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April 30th, 2007

Tuesday Schedule

9:20 9:40 Breakfast, Rest Room break and Test Prep

9:40 Pass out test booklets and read directions

10:00 Start Math Test

11:15 Break for five minutes

11:20 Start last 75 minutes of testing

12:35 Stop Test  and collect in ABC order

12:45 Lunch

1:30 U/A

2:15  Recess

2:30 Bill Nye:Motion

3:00 Travel Team Read Aloud.  Reread the page from the day before, then start the new chapter.
3:20 Online Classroom  (See Tuesday’s Lab Focus)

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April 30th, 2007

-PBRA: Romeow & Drooliet

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Read Romeo & Drooliet

1. Discuss and then write about what you enjoyed most about this book.

2. List the characters in the book. Now, describe in words (orally or in writing) what each of these characters look like. Make illustrations to go with your descriptions.

3. Find 5 sentences in “Romeow and Drooliet” that make it easy for you to visualize in your mind what is happening. Write these sentences on a piece of paper and discuss them with someone.

4. Some of the characters in this book went to the park to play. What do you enjoy most when you visit a park? Discuss your answer with someone and then write it down. Make a detailed illustration of your time at the park.

5. Tell or write why Romeow left the dance.

6. Research the meaning of cats having “nine lives”. Tell or write about what you find out.

7. Research about the famous English writer William Shakespeare. Make a poster to share your information about him.

8. The plot in this book is very developed. There is a beginning, middle and end.
Describe the beginning, middle and end of this story.

There is an INTRODUCTION of the : Who? Where? And What?
Describe the WHO? WHERE? and WHAT? of this story.

There is a PROBLEM.
Tell about the PROBLEM in this story.

The story is developed through the COMPLICATION and the CLIMAX. Describe the COMPLICATION and the CLIMAX in this story.

And, finally, there is a RESOLUTION.

April 30th, 2007

Bill Nye: Motion

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What were some of the most important words related to the topic, and what do they mean?

List a few things you learnt from the video.

Did any parts of the video puzzle or confuse you?

Why is this topic important?

Have you had experiences in your life that help you understand this topic?

April 30th, 2007

Bill Nye: Skin

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What were some of the most important words related to the topic, and what do they mean?

List a few things you learnt from the video.

Did any parts of the video puzzle or confuse you?

Why is this topic important?

Have you had experiences in your life that help you understand this topic?

April 30th, 2007

-PBRA: White Socks Only

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Read White Socks Only

1. Discuss and then write about what you enjoyed most about this book.

2. Why did the Grandma say no to the little girl’s request to walk to town by herself?

3. What did the Grandma mean when she said, ” �il you gon’ do some good there”?

4. Have you ever asked to do something over and over and been told, “no?” Explain when this happened in your life.

5. Why did the little girl wait for a hot day to go to town?

6. Why did the little girl take two eggs to town with her?

7. When the little girl walked to town, why did she hold her arms out straight?

8. Why were people afraid of the old Chicken Man?

9. Why did the little girl hide behind the big tree when she saw Miss Nancy?

10. What did the little girl do at the statue of the soldier?

11. Why did the little girl take her shoes off to drink from the water fountain?

12. Why did the old black woman take off her shoes and drink from the fountain?

13. Why did the man fumble and tug at his belt? What was he planning to do?

14. What part did the Chicken Man play at the end of the story?

15. What did the little girl show the grown-ups that day in town? Why was it important?

16. What happened to the chicken?

April 30th, 2007

-RA:Ch.29 Travel Team

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After watching the Vikings play for the league championship, Danny realized he is on the team that he should be on.  Why did he come to this realization?  Support your answer.

April 30th, 2007

Bill Nye: Cells

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What were some of the most important words related to the topic, and what do they mean?

List a few things you learnt from the video.

Did any parts of the video puzzle or confuse you?

Why is this topic important?

Have you had experiences in your life that help you understand this topic?

April 27th, 2007

-Final Feature Articles

Post the Published version of your Feature Article on this page. Final Copy ONLY.

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April 27th, 2007

The Legend of Jimmy Woods

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Watch Video

Read Feature Article

PLEASE do NOT retell the article, BUT RESPOND to it!

Have you had an experience that relates to the article?

Do you have thoughts to add to the author’s article?

Do have suggestions or facts on the subject matter to add to the article?

Share what you liked or disliked about article. WHY?

Is this a topic that interests you? Why or why not?

Be OPEN and HONEST! Post your true feelings.

April 27th, 2007

-RA:Ch.27 & 28 Travel Team

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In 27, the Warriors win Danny’s first game as coach in dramatic fashion. The author, Mike Lupica, set this dramatic win up earlier in the book with a disappointment. Explain what Mike Lupica did earlier in the book.

In 28, there is an intense scene b/w Ty and Mr. Ross. When Tess and Danny later reflected on that scene, they called it the “The end of the beginning.” What do you think the author, Mike Lupica, is doing with that statement by Tess and Danny?

April 25th, 2007

Wednesday Homework

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Ohio Achievement Test

Reading Practice

Complete #1-15 

April 25th, 2007

Wednesday Lab Focus

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Travel Team Chapters 23 & 24

Travel Team Chapter 25

Travel Team Chapter 26

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Bill Nye:Sound

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Reading Online Practice Test…Can be found in the Test Prep located at the bottom left.

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The Night I Followed the Dog

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Feature Article Publishing

April 25th, 2007

-RA:Ch.26 Travel Team

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In this chapter, Danny runs his first practice as coach of the Warriors.  Danny gives Will an earfull at practice about his actions.  What lesson did Danny learn about himself at that moment?

Later in the chapter, Danny goes to visit his Dad at the hospital.  Richie tells Danny the team is going to follow his lead.  What did Richie mean?

When it was time to leave the hospital for the game, Richie and Danny have an emotional moment.  Why is that moment important? 

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April 24th, 2007

Tuesday Homework

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Ohio Achievement Test

Science #12-19 

Social Studies should be finished.

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April 24th, 2007

Ohio Achievement Test (OAT)

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Tests will formally be administered:

April 30th -Reading

May 1st -Math

May 2nd -Science

May 3rd - Social Studies

In class and at home we have been taking the time to get a feel for the types and complexity of questions that might appear on the OAT. If you have any questions, please contact me.

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