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Monday, January 25, 2016

1/25/2016

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Wow...I cannot believe the last week of January is here already! This year is flying by! We had another exciting week together, and I'm really starting to feel the cohesiveness of our class. There is nothing better than being part of a successful classroom community...I am one lucky teacher! <3

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
We're moving right along in our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students were introduced to the white pawn last week, otherwise known as "star." We examined the relationship between "X" and "star" (they're opposites), and learned how to remove a "zero pair" from the same side of the balance. 

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Schoolwide Fiction unit continued last week with an examination of point of view. Students learned that readers pay attention to who is narrating the story and consider how the narrator influences how the story is told. We read a wonderful story, "Hattie's Birthday Box," and considered how the person who is telling the story affects what story is told. Next, students learned that readers of historical fiction pay attention to story elements with particular attention to the writing. We noticed the effect the historical setting has on the characters and conflict as we read, "Peppe the Lamplighter." Finally, students explored the features of a modern-day fairy tale, including the message or lesson learned. 
Obviously we are super busy readers, but we did manage to squeeze in a tiny bit more exciting work with The Liberation of Gabriel King.  Much of our focus this week was on making inferences and finding evidence from the text to support our opinions. Students also spent time investigating the importance of "integrity" through an in depth look at the relationship between Jimmy Carter and the White Citizens Council. 

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Last week we shared most our final personalized learning projects! I have to say, I was blown away by the results!!! Watching our class confidently share their research and results was truly amazing. Equally impressive was the creativity and thoughtfulness that went into final presentations! I am so proud of their hard work, and I know they are as well. Each student also received peer feedback from the class, and again, this component of the personalized learning process was so well received. Thoughtful comments were given to one another, along with genuine questions being asked! Our final activity for Personalized Learning, completing a self-evaluation of the entire process, will take place this week.

SCIENCE:
Our Energy research projects continued last week as students made final preparations for their energy presentations. Once again, I'm truly impressed with the creativity and effort that has gone into these projects. The level of interest shown in our groups' chosen energy topics and excitement to share their expertise with the class is powerful! Everyone is excited for "Energy" this week!

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:

Algebra will continue this week as we learn several legal moves involving zero pairs, "Xs," and "stars."

READING WORKSHOP:
Our final interactive read aloud lesson for our Fiction unit will take place this week as we identify theme. We will also begin our Fiction mini-lessons as well. In addition, our exploration of Gabriel King will continue as students analyze characters, review comprehension strategies, and explore the meaning of the word “oppression.” 

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will begin our second WEX book this week, Response to Fiction. S
tudents will identify showing details and write about characters.​

SCIENCE:
Types of Energy presentations will be given this week!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, 1/26.............................................Orbit Skate Night
Tuesday, 2/2...............................................Individual Math Contest (lunch)
Wednesday, 2/3.........................................Hands-On Equations Test (Anderle)
Thursday, 2/4.............................................Team Math Contest (lunch)

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

1/20/2016

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Happy Wednesday! I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend! Things are moving right along in fifth grade as we progress through our Algebra, Energy, and Fiction/Liberation of Gabriel King units. We’re busy, and we’re having lots of fun!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we continued moving through our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students learned how to subtract X values in their equation set up. They also solved parentheses problems and used the pictorial system for solving algebraic equations. 

READING:
Our Schoolwide Fiction unit continued last week as we examined elements of a story and analyzed characters. Students learned that readers pay attention to the elements of a story to build their understanding. As we read and discussed "Don't Be an Uncle Max," students identified the elements and developed their thinking about them. We also learned that readers analyze characters by paying attention to their actions, thoughts, and dialogue. Through heavy discussion and analysis of the characters in "Promises," students identified details that revealed the characters' traits, and responded critically in either letter, diary, or essay form.

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Our final week of preparing presentations was completed last week! Students spent time reflecting on their work, giving peer feedback, and adding final touches to their projects. We're all looking forward to sharing our presentations this week!

SCIENCE:
Our energy explorations continued last week! Students worked in groups to research and answer questions about their type of energy. They also began making preparations for energy demonstrations and lessons to teach the class. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
Algebra will continue this week as we learn all about zero pairs.

READING:
Our Schoolwide Fiction unit will continue as we examine point of view, historical fiction, and a modern day fairytale. Our Liberation of Gabriel King unit will also continue as we explore "integrity" and "justification."

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Final presentations will take place this week! Upon completion of presentations, students will update their sites and complete a final reflection regarding their project.

ENERGY:
Energy research will continue this week as students make final preparations for their energy lessons.


UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, 1/21...................................................STEAM Night (6:30-8pm)
Tuesday, 1/26.....................................................Orbit Skate Night


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Monday, January 11, 2016

1/11/2016

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Happy Monday! I am amazed that we are already into the second week of January! We had a great week back and are ready for a busy second half of the school year!

HERES'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we began our Hands-On Equations algebra program. Students were super excited about learning “legal” moves each day. So far we have been introduced to our blue pawn (x) and number cubes. Students learned how to keep our scale balanced, and remove equal amounts of pawns from both sides of an equation.    

READING:
We began our next Schoolwide unit, Fiction, last week. Students examined the many types of fiction that share similar characteristics, and analyzed characters in our current read aloud, Journey. We also learned that fiction is often structured chronologically. Students explored "scenes" of a story to better understand how the plot unfolded over a period of time.
Our whole class novel study/response to literature unit on The Liberation of Gabriel King​ also began last week. Students are extremely enthusiastic about the story of Gabriel King and his best friend Frita Wilson. Already we’ve had many mature and higher-level discussions as we’ve explored the ideas of liberation, integration, and justification. Students examined point of view, idioms, and character perspectives. We even researched the Bicentennial to provide background knowledge on the setting of the story.

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
​Busy...busy...busy....we were last week as we finalized our notes, documented progress, reflected, gave peer feedback, and worked on completing our final projects! 

SCIENCE:
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Our Energy unit is off to a great start, and we are all enjoying it so far! Last week students participated in a variety of activities to develop their awareness of the various forms of energy. We discussed what energy is, where it can be found, what it does, and how it can be used. Students created "Energy is All Around Us" Pic Collages (iPad app) depicting "energy in action" and "stored energy." We also played a card/sorting game to categorize forms of energy. In addition, students explored energy transfers and how energy makes things work. We worked in small groups, rotating through energy stations as we operated a variety of toys and tried to determine the type of energy transfers that occurred in each toy.


THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will continue moving along in our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students will learn several new "legal moves" this week.

​READING:
Our Fiction unit, along with "Gabriel King," will continue this week. We will focus on elements of a story, character analysis, literary elements, and point of view.

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Our final week of project work is upon us! Students will make final preparations for their presentations, reflect on their experience, and meet with peers for critical feedback.

SCIENCE:
Energy explorations will take place this week in science. Students will begin researching energy types and answer questions that drive their learning. After their research is complete, students will prepare teaching presentations to inform classmates about their energy topic.


UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, 1/12..............................................Robert Crown (am)
Monday, 1/18..............................................No School (MLK, Jr)
Tuesday, 1/19..............................................No School (Institute Day)



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Monday, January 4, 2016

1/4/2016

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Happy New Year!!! I hope you had a wonderful winter break with your families, and enjoyed a restful vacation. Due to our two week absence, this week’s ANDERLE ADVENTURES will only contain our highlights for the week. Look for a regular edition of the ANDERLE ADVENTURES next week! 


THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Hands-On Equations uses a visual and kinesthetic instructional approach to clarify abstract algebraic concepts. It will look very different to you than the algebra you and I learned in school! It is an amazing program that naturally lends success to all students, so don't be worried!

READING:
We will begin our next Schoolwide reading unit which focuses on the fiction genre. Students will explore the structure of fiction, elements of a story, and point of view. Our whole class novel study/response to literature unit on The Liberation of Gabriel King (which coincides with our next WEX unit) will begin this week as well!

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
​Students will finish up their research and prepare their final projects!

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Students will finish up their Amendment presentations for Mr. Larson. Our class will be presenting to him next Thursday, January 14th!

SCIENCE:
Our exploration of ENERGY will begin this week as we examine different types of energy in our world.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, 1/7..............................MATH MAP TEST @ 9:10am
Monday, 1/11..............................READING MAP TEST @ 1:15pm
Tuesday, 1/12..............................Robert Crown, The Science Behind Drugs @10:10am


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