If your parents have not received an email with your report, please ask them to send me an email at Sheila.Kanchwala@akam.ac.ke so that I can send it to them.
Thank you!
Happy Holidays :)
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Holiday Reading List
Your holiday homework is as follows:
Read the book given to you in class. Then, read two more books from the following list:
http://www.kidsreads.com/lists/adv-classic.asp
Pick your favorite book of the three you read, and then write a persuasive book review to convince a friend to read it. The length of the review should be about one page hand-written or half page typed.
Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!
Read the book given to you in class. Then, read two more books from the following list:
http://www.kidsreads.com/lists/adv-classic.asp
Pick your favorite book of the three you read, and then write a persuasive book review to convince a friend to read it. The length of the review should be about one page hand-written or half page typed.
Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!
Due Thurs
LA -
1. DEAR
2. Read a newspaper article and analyze the features on the worksheet. Complete rubric on back.
3. Vocab/Spelling Test
Math -
Page 99, #9-29
Unit -
Continue looking for adverts in different forms of media
1. DEAR
2. Read a newspaper article and analyze the features on the worksheet. Complete rubric on back.
3. Vocab/Spelling Test
Math -
Page 99, #9-29
Unit -
Continue looking for adverts in different forms of media
Sunday, December 4, 2011
POTW
Morgan, Kaitlyn, Courtney, and Emma each own a car. One has a violet car, one has a yellow car, one has a blue car, and one has a black car.
Figure out the color of each person's car.
Figure out the color of each person's car.
| 1. | Courtney favorite colors are black and violet. Her car is one of her favorite colors. | |
| 2. | Courtney borrowed the yellow car, because Emma was using her car. | |
| 3. | Morgan borrowed the blue car, because Morgan was using her car. | |
| 4. | Kaitlyn favorite colors are blue and yellow. Her car is one of her favorite colors. | |
| 5. | Emma doesn't like yellow cars. | |
| 6. | Emma doesn't like black cars. | |
| 7. | Courtney borrowed the black car, because Courtney was using her car. | |
| 8. | Morgan doesn't like yellow cars. |
Friday, December 2, 2011
Due Monday
LA -
DEAR
Math -
Page 91, #17-29
Test corrections and parent signature
Unit -
Find forms of adverts in a variety of media and bring to class on Monday
DEAR
Math -
Page 91, #17-29
Test corrections and parent signature
Unit -
Find forms of adverts in a variety of media and bring to class on Monday
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Due Friday
Math -
Read page 90, Complete page 91, #1-16
LA -
DEAR
Spelling test kesho
If you need 5 words, study these: definitely, preparation, astonishment, pronunciation, refrigerator
Read page 90, Complete page 91, #1-16
LA -
DEAR
Spelling test kesho
If you need 5 words, study these: definitely, preparation, astonishment, pronunciation, refrigerator
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Due Friday
Math -
Page 573, Set D and memorize 5 volume formulas
Study for test
LA -
DEAR
Unit -
Prepare for end of unit presentation
Page 573, Set D and memorize 5 volume formulas
Study for test
LA -
DEAR
Unit -
Prepare for end of unit presentation
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Due Wednesday
Math -
1.) POTW -if you choose this option, your working out must be complete and show understanding of each step. Responses and explanations should be around half a page in length.
or
2.) Page 573, Set A, B, and C
LA -
1.) Complex sentence worksheets
2.) DEAR
3.) Study unit words for vocab test
Unit -
Final draft due Thursday
?
Permission slip
Festivals write-up
1.) POTW -if you choose this option, your working out must be complete and show understanding of each step. Responses and explanations should be around half a page in length.
or
2.) Page 573, Set A, B, and C
LA -
1.) Complex sentence worksheets
2.) DEAR
3.) Study unit words for vocab test
Unit -
Final draft due Thursday
?
Permission slip
Festivals write-up
Monday, November 21, 2011
Due Tuesday
Math -
1.) Page 565, #4-7 and #12-18
(#9 and #10 are optional)
2.) See Problem of the Week
LA -
1) Connectives Worksheet
2.) The Egypt Game quiz
Unit -
Final draft due Wednesday
Misc -
Field Trip Permission Slip with money Due Wednesday
Festivals write-up for Ms. Lillian
1.) Page 565, #4-7 and #12-18
(#9 and #10 are optional)
2.) See Problem of the Week
LA -
1) Connectives Worksheet
2.) The Egypt Game quiz
Unit -
Final draft due Wednesday
Misc -
Field Trip Permission Slip with money Due Wednesday
Festivals write-up for Ms. Lillian
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Pyramids of Giza POTW
The Pyramids of Giza stand on the west bank of the Nile River out- side Cairo, Egypt. There are 10 of them, including 3 of the largest, best preserved pyramids in Egypt.
The pyramid of Khufu, called the Great Pyramid, contains more than 2 million stone blocks that average 2.3 metric tons each. The pyramid was originally 481 feet tall, but some of its upper stones are gone, and now it stands about 450 feet high. Its base covers about 13 acres (Note: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet).
Scholars believe that it took about 100,000 men to build the pyramid, and it took about 4 months to complete.
If this is the case, on average, how many cubic feet of pyramid were built by each worker per day?
Need help with volume?
Check this out:
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/schtemplate.cgi?template=/math/mw/models/tm_popup.thtml&grade=6&chapter=21&lesson=4&title=Volume+of+Rectangular+Prisms+(Algebra)&tm=tmfg2104e
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/schtemplate.cgi?template=/math/mw/models/tm_popup.thtml&grade=6&chapter=21&lesson=4&title=Volume+of+Rectangular+Prisms+(Algebra)&tm=tmfg2104e
Friday, November 18, 2011
Due Monday
Math -
Worksheet (both sides)
Bring math test with corrections/signature
LA -
DEAR
Find 5 spelling words
Donate rice at freerice.com
Unit -
Reading comprehension sheet
Report final draft due Wednesday
? -
Field Trip Permission Slip
Worksheet (both sides)
Bring math test with corrections/signature
LA -
DEAR
Find 5 spelling words
Donate rice at freerice.com
Unit -
Reading comprehension sheet
Report final draft due Wednesday
? -
Field Trip Permission Slip
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Due Wednesday
Math -
Page 553, #4-8 and #9-11 (Optional)
LA -
Read 30 mins
Final draft for prayer
Unit -
Report First draft due
Page 553, #4-8 and #9-11 (Optional)
LA -
Read 30 mins
Final draft for prayer
Unit -
Report First draft due
Friday, November 11, 2011
Due Monday
Math -
1. Test Monday
2. Page 544 - 545, #1-12 OR #9-16
3. Corrections
LA -
1. Read 30 mins
2. Find 5 spelling words to add to word study
Unit -
Formative Assessment - You must be prepared with your research and presentation by Tuesday. Remember, everyone must contribute to the project!
1. Test Monday
2. Page 544 - 545, #1-12 OR #9-16
3. Corrections
LA -
1. Read 30 mins
2. Find 5 spelling words to add to word study
Unit -
Formative Assessment - You must be prepared with your research and presentation by Tuesday. Remember, everyone must contribute to the project!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Due Friday
LA
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Write diary entry final draft on full scap or typed with illustration
3.) Study for vocab/spelling quiz
Math -
Page 542, #13-40 OR #32 - 20 Plus Light bulb problem
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/light-bulb-switching-brain-teaser?playlist=Brain+Teasers
Only watch the first 3.5 minutes! After you solve the problem, you can watch the rest to check you work.
Unit -
Formative Assessment Due Tuesday
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Write diary entry final draft on full scap or typed with illustration
3.) Study for vocab/spelling quiz
Math -
Page 542, #13-40 OR #32 - 20 Plus Light bulb problem
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/light-bulb-switching-brain-teaser?playlist=Brain+Teasers
Only watch the first 3.5 minutes! After you solve the problem, you can watch the rest to check you work.
Unit -
Formative Assessment Due Tuesday
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Due Thurs
LA -
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Write introduction for report including LEAD, THESIS, AND SUMMARY of main ideas
3.) Study for Spelling/Vocab Quiz (Friday)
Math -
See Problem of the Week below (optional)
Unit -
Formative Assessment due Tuesday
Science -
Reflection
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Write introduction for report including LEAD, THESIS, AND SUMMARY of main ideas
3.) Study for Spelling/Vocab Quiz (Friday)
Math -
See Problem of the Week below (optional)
Unit -
Formative Assessment due Tuesday
Science -
Reflection
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Due Wednesday
Math -
Page 549, Set A, B, C, D
LA -
Finish outline for kesho
Reading comprehension on spices and answer questions
Unit -
Notes on systems due Wed
Formative Assessment due Tues
Page 549, Set A, B, C, D
LA -
Finish outline for kesho
Reading comprehension on spices and answer questions
Unit -
Notes on systems due Wed
Formative Assessment due Tues
Monday, November 7, 2011
POTW
Matrix Height Problem
Ten people are finalists in a talent contest. For the final judging, they are lined up in order of the tallest to the shortest. Where does each person stand?
1. Maria is standing next to Bill.
2. Ray is taller than Josh, who is standing next to Kim, who is shorter.
3. Bill is the tallest person.
4. Larry is taller than Kim, and they are both taller than Ruth.
5. No one is standing between Larry (the taller) and Abby.
6. No one is standing between Frances and Maria.
7. Abby is shorter than Abe, who is also shorter than Frances.
8. Abe is taller than Larry, who is taller than Ray; they are all taller than Kim.
Due Tuesday
Math -
Page 539, #5-14 OR #14-21
LA -
Define new vocabulary words for TRANS and INTER roots
Unit -
Finish notes pages in research organizer by Wednesday
Page 539, #5-14 OR #14-21
LA -
Define new vocabulary words for TRANS and INTER roots
Unit -
Finish notes pages in research organizer by Wednesday
Friday, November 4, 2011
Due Monday
Math -
Polygons Worksheet (both sides) - make sure you show your work for each question in your homework exercise book
LA -
1.) 5 spelling words (include any words you misspelled today)
2.) Write about the characters/setting/plot about The Egypt Game read aloud so far.
3.) Read 30 mins
Unit -
Finish your research notes for the following systems:
*Food
*Shelter
*Safety/Security
*Government/Order
These should be long enough to write a full paragraph (half a page) about each system!
Polygons Worksheet (both sides) - make sure you show your work for each question in your homework exercise book
LA -
1.) 5 spelling words (include any words you misspelled today)
2.) Write about the characters/setting/plot about The Egypt Game read aloud so far.
3.) Read 30 mins
Unit -
Finish your research notes for the following systems:
*Food
*Shelter
*Safety/Security
*Government/Order
These should be long enough to write a full paragraph (half a page) about each system!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Due Thursday
Math -
Page 530, #8-33
LA -
Read 30 mins
Find definitions for vocab words
Study for vocab/spelling test (Friday)
Unit -
Research and make notes about food/shelter for your civilization
Create a map of your ancient civilization
Page 530, #8-33
LA -
Read 30 mins
Find definitions for vocab words
Study for vocab/spelling test (Friday)
Unit -
Research and make notes about food/shelter for your civilization
Create a map of your ancient civilization
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Due Wednesday
LA -
1.) Find 3 words with EQU and 3 words with PEND roots
2.) Spelling/Vocab Test on Friday
Math-
Page 529, #1-7
Unit -
Create a map of your ancient civilization. Show how wide-spread your civilization was by the end of its time.
http://www.google.co.ke/search?q=blank+map+of+the+world+google+images&hl=sw&rlz=1C1ARAA_enKE431KE431&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Yt2vTsmwEIb54QTWp_TQAQ&ved=0CBwQsAQ
1.) Find 3 words with EQU and 3 words with PEND roots
2.) Spelling/Vocab Test on Friday
Math-
Page 529, #1-7
Unit -
Create a map of your ancient civilization. Show how wide-spread your civilization was by the end of its time.
http://www.google.co.ke/search?q=blank+map+of+the+world+google+images&hl=sw&rlz=1C1ARAA_enKE431KE431&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Yt2vTsmwEIb54QTWp_TQAQ&ved=0CBwQsAQ
Monday, October 31, 2011
POTW
Guess the Number:
1. It is a four-digit whole number
2. It is greater than 1900
3. It is less than 2400
4. The sum of its ones digit and its hundreds digit is 10
5. The sum of its tens digit and its thousands digit is 5
6. Its ones digit is the same as its thousands digit
7. It is divisible by 3
8. It is an odd number
9. Its hundreds digit is the largest digit
10. Its tens digit is 4
Besides guessing the number, also be able to explain how many of the ten clues are required to figure it out. You shouldn't need all ten!
Good luck!
1. It is a four-digit whole number
2. It is greater than 1900
3. It is less than 2400
4. The sum of its ones digit and its hundreds digit is 10
5. The sum of its tens digit and its thousands digit is 5
6. Its ones digit is the same as its thousands digit
7. It is divisible by 3
8. It is an odd number
9. Its hundreds digit is the largest digit
10. Its tens digit is 4
Besides guessing the number, also be able to explain how many of the ten clues are required to figure it out. You shouldn't need all ten!
Good luck!
Due Tues
Math -
P. 527, #3-12
LA -
Step 1 of research - Due Tues
Step 2 of research Due Wednesday
Unit -
Find one primary and one secondary source related to your civilization.
See these sites for help:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/guides/primary-sources.html
http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/index.html
http://resources.library.lemoyne.edu/content.php?pid=210266&sid=1764556
P. 527, #3-12
LA -
Step 1 of research - Due Tues
Step 2 of research Due Wednesday
Unit -
Find one primary and one secondary source related to your civilization.
See these sites for help:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/guides/primary-sources.html
http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/index.html
http://resources.library.lemoyne.edu/content.php?pid=210266&sid=1764556
Friday, October 28, 2011
Due Monday
LA
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Find 5 Spelling words
3.) Research Report, page 1
4.) Vocab worksheet
Math
1.) Page 206, #16-24
Science
1.) Graph results
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Find 5 Spelling words
3.) Research Report, page 1
4.) Vocab worksheet
Math
1.) Page 206, #16-24
Science
1.) Graph results
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Due Friday
LA -
1.) Read 30 Mins
2.) Paraphrase each paragraph in the Mummy article
3.) Vocabulary Quiz kesho on the following words: Unicycle, Recycle, Semicircle, Cyclone, Cycle, Circulate, Circular, Circuit
Math -
Page 203, #8-22
Unit -
Bring your 5 fascinating facts in artistic card form.
1.) Read 30 Mins
2.) Paraphrase each paragraph in the Mummy article
3.) Vocabulary Quiz kesho on the following words: Unicycle, Recycle, Semicircle, Cyclone, Cycle, Circulate, Circular, Circuit
Math -
Page 203, #8-22
Unit -
Bring your 5 fascinating facts in artistic card form.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Due Thursday
Math -
Page 201, #1-9
LA -
Define vocabulary
Read 30 mins
Unit -
5 Fascinating facts in artistic card form
Happy Diwali!
Page 201, #1-9
LA -
Define vocabulary
Read 30 mins
Unit -
5 Fascinating facts in artistic card form
Happy Diwali!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Due Wed
Math -
Page 198, #1-12 or #4-16
LA -
Read 30 mins
Unit -
Pick top three civilizations
5 fascinating facts
Kiswahili hw
Page 198, #1-12 or #4-16
LA -
Read 30 mins
Unit -
Pick top three civilizations
5 fascinating facts
Kiswahili hw
Monday, October 24, 2011
Caterpillar Game
Have a try at this game to see how much you know your metric conversions! Enjoy :)
http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Games/Caterpillar.shtml
http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Games/Caterpillar.shtml
Welcome Back!
Math -
Page 196, #10-26 OR #21-40
LA -
Read 30 mins.
Page 17 in Grammar workbook
Unit -
Find 5 FASCINATING facts about a civilization.
Pick top 3 civilizations to study.
Page 196, #10-26 OR #21-40
LA -
Read 30 mins.
Page 17 in Grammar workbook
Unit -
Find 5 FASCINATING facts about a civilization.
Pick top 3 civilizations to study.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Happy Mid-term holiday!
You do have a bit of work to do over the holiday, but most of it should be relatively easy and fun!
LA -
Read 30 minutes daily (no excuses this time!)
Math -
Work on corrections from this past unit (remember to write page numbers and problem numbers)
OPTIONAL - Conduct a survey of your choice and represent the data you've collected as a graph
Unit -
Find 5 fascinating facts about ONE civilization. Use the websites below for ideas. Let's see who comes up with the most interesting facts!
LA -
Read 30 minutes daily (no excuses this time!)
Math -
Work on corrections from this past unit (remember to write page numbers and problem numbers)
OPTIONAL - Conduct a survey of your choice and represent the data you've collected as a graph
Unit -
Find 5 fascinating facts about ONE civilization. Use the websites below for ideas. Let's see who comes up with the most interesting facts!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Due Friday
LA -
1.) Read 30 minutes
2.) Vocabulary - Root words: Look up Circ words and Cycl words and find their meanings
Math -
1.) Quiz kesho
2.) Page 231, Set A B C and D ODDS
Science -
Revise work before Friday
Kiswahili -
Test kesho
1.) Read 30 minutes
2.) Vocabulary - Root words: Look up Circ words and Cycl words and find their meanings
Math -
1.) Quiz kesho
2.) Page 231, Set A B C and D ODDS
Science -
Revise work before Friday
Kiswahili -
Test kesho
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Due Thursday
Whew, ISA is over!
LA -
Read 30 Mins. (as usual)
Math -
Page 244, #8, #9, #10, #12 and #17 REQUIRED
Page 244, #11, #13-16 OPTIONAL
Unit -
Go through unit book. Make corrections.
LA -
Read 30 Mins. (as usual)
Math -
Page 244, #8, #9, #10, #12 and #17 REQUIRED
Page 244, #11, #13-16 OPTIONAL
Unit -
Go through unit book. Make corrections.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Prepare for ISA
For ISA tomorrow, please ensure:
1.) You get a good nights rest
2.) You eat a healthy breakfast
3.) You bring all of the materials listed in your diary
Your only homework is to read for 30 minutes and check out some websites for our upcoming unit, Awesome Civilizations.
Good luck!
1.) You get a good nights rest
2.) You eat a healthy breakfast
3.) You bring all of the materials listed in your diary
Your only homework is to read for 30 minutes and check out some websites for our upcoming unit, Awesome Civilizations.
Good luck!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Websites to get you thinking about Awesome Civilizations
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Ancient_Civilizations/index.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/
http://www.britishmuseum.org/search_results.aspx?searchText=ancient+china
http://www.cln.org/themes/ancient.html
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/search/page/-/-/lesson-plan/ancient%20history/index.cfm
http://www.museumoflondonarchaeology.org.uk/
http://www.museumspot.com/
http://www.history.com/
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/outline-map/
Happy Inquiring!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/
http://www.britishmuseum.org/search_results.aspx?searchText=ancient+china
http://www.cln.org/themes/ancient.html
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/search/page/-/-/lesson-plan/ancient%20history/index.cfm
http://www.museumoflondonarchaeology.org.uk/
http://www.museumspot.com/
http://www.history.com/
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/outline-map/
Happy Inquiring!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Due Monday
Math -
Page 241-242 #4-13
LA -
Wizard of Oz Essay
Compare the book and the Movie
Outline:
Paragraph 1 - Introduction
Paragraph 2 - Similarities and Differences noted in Characters
Paragraph 3 - Similarities and Differences noted in Setting
Paragraph 4 - Similarities and Differences noted in Plot
Paragraph 5 - Conclusion - Your opinion of the story and lessons learned. Did you prefer the book or the movie?
Unit-
Bring Unit reflection and facilities sheet if not submitted yet
Other -
Bring Wizard of Oz Book or 200 KSH
Page 241-242 #4-13
LA -
Wizard of Oz Essay
Compare the book and the Movie
Outline:
Paragraph 1 - Introduction
Paragraph 2 - Similarities and Differences noted in Characters
Paragraph 3 - Similarities and Differences noted in Setting
Paragraph 4 - Similarities and Differences noted in Plot
Paragraph 5 - Conclusion - Your opinion of the story and lessons learned. Did you prefer the book or the movie?
Unit-
Bring Unit reflection and facilities sheet if not submitted yet
Other -
Bring Wizard of Oz Book or 200 KSH
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Due Friday
Great job today! Kudos to all!
Your homework is to write a reflection on the journey of learning through this unit of inquiry, Learn to Live and Live to Learn. Please include all aspects of the learning process from the beginning until today's unit celebration. Also reflect on the summative assessment and how well your group worked together.
Due Tomorrow:
Your homework is to write a reflection on the journey of learning through this unit of inquiry, Learn to Live and Live to Learn. Please include all aspects of the learning process from the beginning until today's unit celebration. Also reflect on the summative assessment and how well your group worked together.
Due Tomorrow:
- Reflection in Unit book
- Facilities Handout and Questions completed
- All materials/rubrics for summative assessment
- Wizard of Oz book or 200 KSH if you lost it
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Due Thursday
Math -
Page 239, #4-13
Unit -
Practice lines for tomorrow's presentation!
LA -
Wizard of Oz book and movie comparison essay.
Focus on the similarities and differences of plot, characters and setting.
ISA postponed until next week.
Page 239, #4-13
Unit -
Practice lines for tomorrow's presentation!
LA -
Wizard of Oz book and movie comparison essay.
Focus on the similarities and differences of plot, characters and setting.
ISA postponed until next week.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Due Wednesday
Math -
Page 236, #12-19
Page 237 (Optional)
Unit -
Summative Assessment due 6th October
Facilities/Question Sheet due 6th October
L.A. -
1. Final Story due Wednesday
2. Bring all Wizard Quizzes
3. Movie/Book comparison essay due Friday - Also, bring book by Friday.
? -
New ISA dates - 11th and 12th October
Bring all ISA materials back by tomorrow; otherwise, pay 200KSH each
Page 236, #12-19
Page 237 (Optional)
Unit -
Summative Assessment due 6th October
Facilities/Question Sheet due 6th October
L.A. -
1. Final Story due Wednesday
2. Bring all Wizard Quizzes
3. Movie/Book comparison essay due Friday - Also, bring book by Friday.
? -
New ISA dates - 11th and 12th October
Bring all ISA materials back by tomorrow; otherwise, pay 200KSH each
Monday, October 3, 2011
Due Tuesday
ISA POSTPONED
Homework is still to prepare for the test using sample materials. These materials must be brought back to school by Tuesday!
Unit -
Summative Assessment - Due Thursday
Facilities sheet also due Thursday
LA -
Final Final Short Story due Wednesday
Check out this website: http://grubbygames.com/
Courtesy of Ruthy
Homework is still to prepare for the test using sample materials. These materials must be brought back to school by Tuesday!
Unit -
Summative Assessment - Due Thursday
Facilities sheet also due Thursday
LA -
Final Final Short Story due Wednesday
Check out this website: http://grubbygames.com/
Courtesy of Ruthy
Friday, September 30, 2011
Weekend Homework
Math -
Test corrections (try your best)
Answer sheet should be signed by parent
Unit -
Summative Assessment due 6th October
Group Assessment to be done in unit book
LA -
Reading Inference Sheet (if still incomplete)
Wizard of Oz - take home quiz (please be honest)
Story Final Final due Wednesday
Test corrections (try your best)
Answer sheet should be signed by parent
Unit -
Summative Assessment due 6th October
Group Assessment to be done in unit book
LA -
Reading Inference Sheet (if still incomplete)
Wizard of Oz - take home quiz (please be honest)
Story Final Final due Wednesday
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Due Friday
Math -
HM page 221, #4-14
Unit -
Summative Assessment due 6th October
Group Assessment feedback in your unit book
LA -
Adjective/Adverb worksheet
Reading inference worksheet
Half term Math test tomorrow on Year 6 level concepts
HM page 221, #4-14
Unit -
Summative Assessment due 6th October
Group Assessment feedback in your unit book
LA -
Adjective/Adverb worksheet
Reading inference worksheet
Half term Math test tomorrow on Year 6 level concepts
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Due Thursday
Math -
Page 218, #6-14 OR #10-19
Unit -
Summative Assessment due October 6
LA -
1.) Final draft of short story due tomorrow
Work on effective ending, and showing not telling details!
Upcoming Events:
Friday - Wizard of Oz quiz, Chapters 19-24
Friday - Math Test (prep for ISA)
Monday - ISA Prep
Tuesday - ISA Exam day 1, Wizard of Oz movie :)
Wednesday - ISA Exam day 2, Wizard of Oz movie :)
Page 218, #6-14 OR #10-19
Unit -
Summative Assessment due October 6
LA -
1.) Final draft of short story due tomorrow
Work on effective ending, and showing not telling details!
Upcoming Events:
Friday - Wizard of Oz quiz, Chapters 19-24
Friday - Math Test (prep for ISA)
Monday - ISA Prep
Tuesday - ISA Exam day 1, Wizard of Oz movie :)
Wednesday - ISA Exam day 2, Wizard of Oz movie :)
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Due Wednesday
Math -
1.) Page 215, #11-17
2.) Read Page 216, Complete Page 217, #1-4
LA -
1.) Read to Chapter 21 in Wizard of Oz
2.) Revise first draft of story, using SHOW not tell lesson (More description to create an image in your reader's mind) - Typed up version due Thursday
Unit -
1.) Read 3 case studies and write one paragraph for each about whether the patient has or has not lost his sense of self and WHY.
2.) Bring in materials for unit summative assessment.
1.) Page 215, #11-17
2.) Read Page 216, Complete Page 217, #1-4
LA -
1.) Read to Chapter 21 in Wizard of Oz
2.) Revise first draft of story, using SHOW not tell lesson (More description to create an image in your reader's mind) - Typed up version due Thursday
Unit -
1.) Read 3 case studies and write one paragraph for each about whether the patient has or has not lost his sense of self and WHY.
2.) Bring in materials for unit summative assessment.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Problem of the Week
A census-taker asked a hotel owner, “You have reported that you own 5 hotels, and that all the hotels together have a total of 100 rooms. How many rooms are in each hotel?”
The owner replied,
“Hotels 1 and 2 together contain 52 rooms.
Hotels 2 and 3 together contain 43 rooms.
Hotels 3 and 4 together contain 34 rooms.
And hotels 4 and 5 together contain 30 rooms.”
“Thanks,” said the census-taker. “That gives me all the information I needed.” How many rooms are in each hotel?
Due Tuesday
Math -
1.) Page 55, Corrections
2.) Page 212 #14 -23
Unit -
Bring in any necessary items for work on group summative assessment.
L.A. -
1.) First draft of short story (using TAD sheet)
2.) Spelling test kesho
1.) Page 55, Corrections
2.) Page 212 #14 -23
Unit -
Bring in any necessary items for work on group summative assessment.
L.A. -
1.) First draft of short story (using TAD sheet)
2.) Spelling test kesho
Friday, September 23, 2011
Weekend Homework
Math -
HM Page 209 to be completed in class book
L.A. -
1.) Complete TAD story organizer
2.) Read chapter 19 (can be part of 30 minutes of reading)
3.) Wizard quiz on Monday
HM Page 209 to be completed in class book
L.A. -
1.) Complete TAD story organizer
2.) Read chapter 19 (can be part of 30 minutes of reading)
3.) Wizard quiz on Monday
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Due Fri
Math -
Page 55, All Sets (odd numbers)
Test tomorrow
L.A. -
Read chapter 18
Study vocabulary and spelling
Update book log
Chapters 13-18 Quiz on Monday
Unit -
See activities on blog
Page 55, All Sets (odd numbers)
Test tomorrow
L.A. -
Read chapter 18
Study vocabulary and spelling
Update book log
Chapters 13-18 Quiz on Monday
Unit -
See activities on blog
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Due Thurs (sorry it's late)
Math -
Page 47, #8-27
Unit -
Prepare notes on expert topics
L.A. -
Read chapters 15 and 16 in Wizard
Page 47, #8-27
Unit -
Prepare notes on expert topics
L.A. -
Read chapters 15 and 16 in Wizard
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Due Wednesday
Math -
Page 51, #1-18
OR
Page 51, #7-28
Unit -
1.) Write a reflection for Ziwani School visit. Connect what you've observed with what you've learned in the unit. Best reflection will be rewarded.
2.) See website above on the anatomy of the ear.
3.) Explain Action/Response
L.A. -
Read 30 mins.
Misc. -
Pinwheels for Peace
Page 51, #1-18
OR
Page 51, #7-28
Unit -
1.) Write a reflection for Ziwani School visit. Connect what you've observed with what you've learned in the unit. Best reflection will be rewarded.
2.) See website above on the anatomy of the ear.
3.) Explain Action/Response
L.A. -
Read 30 mins.
Misc. -
Pinwheels for Peace
Monday, September 19, 2011
This week's POW
Math Problem of the Week
In a class of 78 students 41 are taking Kiswahili, 22 are taking French and 9 students are taking both Kiswahili and French. How many students are not enrolled in either course?
In a class of 78 students 41 are taking Kiswahili, 22 are taking French and 9 students are taking both Kiswahili and French. How many students are not enrolled in either course?
Unit Simulation
Please see link below for the unit simulation. Try building the voluntary and involuntary neural pathways.
You will also find the Reference Manual on this link. If the first link doesn't work, click on the second one, Inside Information is the topic we're working on.
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih4/self/activities/desktop_brain.htm
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih4/self/activities/activities_toc.htm
Good luck!
You will also find the Reference Manual on this link. If the first link doesn't work, click on the second one, Inside Information is the topic we're working on.
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih4/self/activities/desktop_brain.htm
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih4/self/activities/activities_toc.htm
Good luck!
Due Tues
Math -
Page 49, #7-21
OR
Page 49, #7-26 odd
L.A. -
Read Chapter 14 and write 3 inferential questions
Unit -
1.) Research the brain and hearing
2.) Read the neuroscience manual
Field Trip Tomorrow - Please bring extra snack!
Page 49, #7-21
OR
Page 49, #7-26 odd
L.A. -
Read Chapter 14 and write 3 inferential questions
Unit -
1.) Research the brain and hearing
2.) Read the neuroscience manual
Field Trip Tomorrow - Please bring extra snack!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Due Monday
Math
Page 43 and 44 in HM OR Estimation Worksheet
Unit
Field Trip Permission Slip
Explain your response Action
See video on previous post
LA
Read 30 mins
Inferential Questions (7 out of 9)
Misc.
ISA tests on October 3, 4, and 5th.
Page 43 and 44 in HM OR Estimation Worksheet
Unit
Field Trip Permission Slip
Explain your response Action
See video on previous post
LA
Read 30 mins
Inferential Questions (7 out of 9)
Misc.
ISA tests on October 3, 4, and 5th.
The Nervous System
Funny movie tied to our unit -
http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=59295&cat_id=20607
http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=59295&cat_id=20607
Thursday, September 15, 2011
For Friday
Math -
Page 39 - 40, #1-23 OR #12-34
Unit -
1.) Field Trip Permission Slip
2.) Finish labeling brain plus brain anatomy worksheet
L.A. -
1.) Read 30 mins.
2.) Inferential Questions due Monday
Page 39 - 40, #1-23 OR #12-34
Unit -
1.) Field Trip Permission Slip
2.) Finish labeling brain plus brain anatomy worksheet
L.A. -
1.) Read 30 mins.
2.) Inferential Questions due Monday
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Thursday HW
Math -
Page 37, #7-26 ODDS or ALL (depending on your class work)
L.A. -
Finish writing scripts with dialogue, stage directions, and setting
Read Chapters 12-13
Unit -
Draw or Print picture of a brain in your unit book. Then, label each part.
Misc -
ISA tests will take place the first week of October!
Page 37, #7-26 ODDS or ALL (depending on your class work)
L.A. -
Finish writing scripts with dialogue, stage directions, and setting
Read Chapters 12-13
Unit -
Draw or Print picture of a brain in your unit book. Then, label each part.
Misc -
ISA tests will take place the first week of October!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Wednesday HW
Math -
Page 35, #7-20 OR #12-23
L.A. -
Read 30 mins. (can be Wizard of Oz reading)
Read chapter 12, keep vocabulary list
Quiz on chapters 7-12 and vocabulary on Wednesday
Any missing homework (formative assessment, math test corrections, etc.) must be completed for tomorrow!
Page 35, #7-20 OR #12-23
L.A. -
Read 30 mins. (can be Wizard of Oz reading)
Read chapter 12, keep vocabulary list
Quiz on chapters 7-12 and vocabulary on Wednesday
Any missing homework (formative assessment, math test corrections, etc.) must be completed for tomorrow!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Problem of the Week
At a certain ice cream parlor, customers can choose among five different ice cream flavors and can choose either a sugar cone or a waffle cone. Considering both ice cream flavor and cone type, how many distinct triple-scoop cones with three different ice cream flavors are available?
HW due Tuesday
Math -
1.) Test corrections, plus parent signature
2.) Page 33, #1-14 or #7-23
L.A. -
1.) Re-read chapter 10-11
2.) Continue vocabulary list/spelling list
3.) Chapter 7-12 Quiz on Wednesday
Unit -
1.) Formative Assessment due kesho
1.) Test corrections, plus parent signature
2.) Page 33, #1-14 or #7-23
L.A. -
1.) Re-read chapter 10-11
2.) Continue vocabulary list/spelling list
3.) Chapter 7-12 Quiz on Wednesday
Unit -
1.) Formative Assessment due kesho
Friday, September 9, 2011
Auditory Learners
This is a better site for downloading/listening to Wizard of Oz
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/librivox-wonderful-wizard/id345425723
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/librivox-wonderful-wizard/id345425723
For Monday
Math -
Page 31, #1-20 (if you didn't finish in class) + Corrections from this week
L.A. -
Read 30 minutes (can be your Wizard of Oz book)
Read Chapter 10-11 in Wizard
Continue adding to vocabulary list
Unit -
Formative Assessment due September 13
What's your Style? Reading and Questions
Page 31, #1-20 (if you didn't finish in class) + Corrections from this week
L.A. -
Read 30 minutes (can be your Wizard of Oz book)
Read Chapter 10-11 in Wizard
Continue adding to vocabulary list
Unit -
Formative Assessment due September 13
What's your Style? Reading and Questions
Thursday, September 8, 2011
For kesho...
Math -
Revise for chapter 1 test kesho.
Complete Page 28, #1-20
L.A. -
Read 30 mins.
Re-read chapter 8 and read chapter 9 in Wizard of Oz.
Continue developing vocabulary list.
Unit -
What's Your Learning Style reading and questions.
Revise for chapter 1 test kesho.
Complete Page 28, #1-20
L.A. -
Read 30 mins.
Re-read chapter 8 and read chapter 9 in Wizard of Oz.
Continue developing vocabulary list.
Unit -
What's Your Learning Style reading and questions.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
We're off to see the Wizard!
Math -
HM
page 23, #11-43 odds
OR
page 23, #11-27 and #34-43
L.A. -
Read 30 mins.
Answer 2 questions in LA book
Newspaper Article
Auditory learners - go to www.storynory.com for audio version of the Wizard of Oz.
Due Tomorrow!
HM
page 23, #11-43 odds
OR
page 23, #11-27 and #34-43
L.A. -
Read 30 mins.
Answer 2 questions in LA book
Newspaper Article
Auditory learners - go to www.storynory.com for audio version of the Wizard of Oz.
Due Tomorrow!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Problem of the Week
This week's problem solving strategy has been on finding patterns.
Find the Pattern:
3 * 4 --> 5
4 * 7 --> 1
8 * 4 --> 0
1 * 2 --> 9
The challenge is to discover how the third number is obtained from the first two numbers. If you know the pattern, then you will be able to complete these statements:
5 * 5 --> ?
4 * 1 --> ?
6 * 2 --> ?
Find the Pattern:
3 * 4 --> 5
4 * 7 --> 1
8 * 4 --> 0
1 * 2 --> 9
The challenge is to discover how the third number is obtained from the first two numbers. If you know the pattern, then you will be able to complete these statements:
5 * 5 --> ?
4 * 1 --> ?
6 * 2 --> ?
Happy Monday!
Math -
Page 29, Set A, B and C + Corrections
L.A. -
Read 30 minutes daily
Chapters 1-6 Quiz on Wizard of Oz tomorrow!
Keep a running list of vocabulary words
Misc.-
Parent Night tomorrow at 6PM
Page 29, Set A, B and C + Corrections
L.A. -
Read 30 minutes daily
Chapters 1-6 Quiz on Wizard of Oz tomorrow!
Keep a running list of vocabulary words
Misc.-
Parent Night tomorrow at 6PM
Friday, September 2, 2011
Weekend Homework
Math - Page 17 in Houghton Mifflin + Corrections, if you have your homework book
Unit - Follow this link to take the IQ test. After taking it, think about the advantages and disadvantages of using IQ to measure intelligence.
http://www.funeducation.com/Tests/KidsISIQ/TakeTest.aspx
LA - Read Chapter 6 in Wizard of Oz and prepare for the quiz. Continue to find and learn new vocabulary words from the text.
Check out www.storynory.com for the audio version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
Unit - Follow this link to take the IQ test. After taking it, think about the advantages and disadvantages of using IQ to measure intelligence.
http://www.funeducation.com/Tests/KidsISIQ/TakeTest.aspx
LA - Read Chapter 6 in Wizard of Oz and prepare for the quiz. Continue to find and learn new vocabulary words from the text.
Check out www.storynory.com for the audio version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Homework
Math - Houghton Mifflin, page 7, #7-30 and page 12, #9-30
Unit - Prepare Group Formative Assessment presentation
Language Arts - Re-read chapter 4 and 5 in Wizard of Oz. Complete phrenology sheet for Dorothy and either Scarecrow or Tin Woodman. Then write a description for each of the two characters.
PE kesho.
Unit - Prepare Group Formative Assessment presentation
Language Arts - Re-read chapter 4 and 5 in Wizard of Oz. Complete phrenology sheet for Dorothy and either Scarecrow or Tin Woodman. Then write a description for each of the two characters.
PE kesho.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak to all who have observed Ramadhan!
Enjoy your holiday tomorrow. See you on Thursday :)
Enjoy your holiday tomorrow. See you on Thursday :)
Monday, August 29, 2011
Math Problem of the Week (POW)
The Puzzle:
How can I get the answer 24 by only using the numbers 8,8,3,3.
You can use the main signs add, subtract multiply and divide.
How can I get the answer 24 by only using the numbers 8,8,3,3.
You can use the main signs add, subtract multiply and divide.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Parent Questionnaire
As parents and guardians, you have valuable insights and observations that will help me get to know your child. Please answer the following questions and send the responses with your child by Tuesday, the 30th of August or send them directly to me at sheila.kanchwala@akam.ac.ke.
1. What language is spoken at home?
2. What are your child's academic strengths?
3. What are your child’s areas of growth or challenges?
4. What are your child's favorite interests or after school activities?
5. Are there any learning challenges that your child may have that I should be aware of?
6. Is there anything else that you would like to share about your child?
7. How would you like to be involved in our classroom? (volunteering, field trip chaperoning, guest speaker)
Thanks in advance for your support!
1. What language is spoken at home?
2. What are your child's academic strengths?
3. What are your child’s areas of growth or challenges?
4. What are your child's favorite interests or after school activities?
5. Are there any learning challenges that your child may have that I should be aware of?
6. Is there anything else that you would like to share about your child?
7. How would you like to be involved in our classroom? (volunteering, field trip chaperoning, guest speaker)
Thanks in advance for your support!
First Week Success!
What a wonderful first week of school! Everyone is full of energy and good-spirits.
Weekend Reminders:
Math - Please finish your Math Autobiography for Monday.
Language Arts - Read 30 minutes daily.
Miscellaneous - The final copy of your personal targets should be completed by Monday.
Weekend Reminders:
Math - Please finish your Math Autobiography for Monday.
Language Arts - Read 30 minutes daily.
Miscellaneous - The final copy of your personal targets should be completed by Monday.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Introduction Letter
Introduction Letter to Parents of 6K
July 2011
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
Hello! My name is Sheila Kanchwala and I am your child’s new teacher. This is my second year at The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, and I am thrilled to be part of His Highness The Aga Khan’s important vision to develop ethical leaders while fostering international-mindedness.
My educational background includes completion of a Masters in Education from New York University with a state certification to teach grades 1 – 9. This is my eighth year teaching, and I have taught all subjects at the primary level and math and Spanish at the secondary level.
I look forward to getting to know your child and working directly with him/her in the classroom to facilitate their exploration, discovery and learning of mathematics, language arts, and units of inquiry. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. My e-mail is sheila.kanchwala@akam.ac.ke. Thank you for this opportunity to participate in your child’s learning!
Sincerely,
Sheila Kanchwala
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