Page's 5th Grade

Camp Reflections

2010-06-05T17:08:00.000-07:00

We did SO much while we were at Camp Warm Beach last week. Take some time to reflect upon what you did. Please describe at least three things that you learned while at camp. These can be things you learned during our classes, but they can also be things you learned during cabin time, meal time, or even free time. Please write an organized, detailed, complete paragraph for your response.

America by Ben, Abigail, & Mariana

2010-06-05T17:03:00.000-07:00

America by Annie, Cameron, & Kaitlyn

2010-06-05T16:58:00.000-07:00

America by Brandon, Jack, & Kunal

2010-06-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

America by Noah, Nolan, & Cory

2010-06-05T16:50:00.000-07:00

Camp is Coming!

2010-05-24T13:54:00.000-07:00

5th grade camp at Warm Beach is about a week away. What are you looking forward to? What questions or concerns do you have? Please answer with thoughtful, complete sentences.

America by Matt, Lucas, & Max

2010-05-22T09:27:00.000-07:00

America by Brooke, Lucy, & Noelle

2010-05-22T09:23:00.000-07:00

America by Ashley, Ryan, & Annika

2010-05-22T09:20:00.000-07:00

America by Bradley, Morgan, & Connor

2010-05-22T09:16:00.000-07:00

America by Jill, Hannah, & Natalie

2010-05-22T09:14:00.000-07:00

Loyalist or Patriot?

2010-05-17T10:07:00.000-07:00

PLEASE WAIT UNTIL WEDNESDAY TO POST YOUR ANSWER TO THIS BLOG ASSIGNMENT.

We have been learning about the events that led up to the Revolutionary War. We have also looked at these events through the eyes of the Loyalists and the Patriots of the 13 colonies. Imagine that you were one of the first American colonists. Would you have been a Loyalist or a Patriot? Please explain your answer with detailed support and at least one complete paragraph.

#1 Moms

2010-05-10T08:49:00.000-07:00

You know your mom is great...I know your mom is great...now explain to the rest of the class why your mom is great. Please respond with a thoughtful, detailed, complete paragraph. And make sure you share it with your mom!

Poetry Response #4

2010-05-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

Now it is your turn to write a poem. You may choose any topic you like, and your poem can be rhyming or free verse. Your poem must be at least 6 lines long, and it must be titled.

Poetry Response #3

2010-04-26T10:09:00.001-07:00

Read this week's poem carefully and answer the questions below. You will be graded on the completeness and thoughtfulness of your answers. The title of this poem will be revealed after the class has responded to it.

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

He clasps the crag with crooked hands;

close to the sun in lonely lands,

ringed with the azure world, he stands.

The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;

he watches from his mountain walls.

And like a thunderbolt he falls.

1. What/who is the poet describing (i.e. paraphrase the poem)?

2. Where do you think this poem takes place? How do you know?

3. What is your reaction when you read this poem - how does it make you feel?

Poetry Response #2

2010-04-19T07:50:00.000-07:00

Read this week's poem carefully and answer the questions below. You will be graded on the completeness and thoughtfulness of your answers.

Words Like Freedom

By Langston Hughes

There are words like Freedom

sweet and wonderful to say.

On my heartstrings freedom sings

all day everyday.

There are words like Liberty

that almost make me cry.

If you had known what I know

you would know why.

1. What is the poet communicating in this poem (i.e. paraphrase the poem)?

2. How can words make people have joy or pain or sadness?

3. The poet tells his reaction to the words freedom and liberty. What is your reaction to those words?

4. Finally, tell another word (any word!) that you have a strong reaction to (positive OR negative) and explain why.

Poetry Response #1

2010-04-12T11:55:00.000-07:00

April is "National Poetry Month." In honor of that, the next three blog assignments will be responses to poetry. Read this week's poem, then answer the questions below. You will be graded on how thoughtfully and completely you answer the questions.

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

- William Wordsworth

I wandered lonely as a cloud

that floats on high o'er vales and hills,

when all at once I saw a crowd,

a host, of golden daffodils;

beside the lake, beneath the trees,

fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine

and twinkle on the milky way,

they stretched in never-ending line

along the margin of a bay:

ten thousand saw I at a glance,

tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

1. Tell me what you think the poet is talking about (i.e. paraphrase the poem).

2. What season is the poet describing? How do you know?

3. How does this poem make you feel? Why?

Quote of the Week #7

2010-04-05T07:32:00.000-07:00

We have begun learning about how the American colonists were able to make new homes in a new land. Consider the following quote:

"Home is not where you live, but where they understand you."

-Christian Morgenstern

Expectations: After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts. In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:

1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.
2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.
3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.
- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.
- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Remember that your paragraph needs to include an introduction sentence and a conclusion sentence.

Pulmonologists

2010-03-24T21:01:00.001-07:00

Orthopedic Surgeons

2010-03-24T20:56:00.000-07:00

Neurologists

2010-03-24T20:55:00.001-07:00

Infectious Disease Specialists

2010-03-24T20:53:00.000-07:00

Gastroenterologists

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Cardiologists

2010-03-24T20:12:00.001-07:00

Who's to Blame?

2010-03-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

At the end of The Double Life of Pocahontas, the author tells us that the Native Americans never really had a chance of saving their land and keeping peace with the Jamestown settlers.

"In the long run, the Indians didn't stand a chance. They were pushed back and pushed back until no room was left for them."

-Jean Fritz, The Double Life of Pocahontas

The Jamestown settlers were not the only people to have conflict with Native American tribes in North America. Thinking about what we've learned in social studies and the books we've read together, answer the following questions:

1. Why was there so much conflict between Native Americans and Europeans?
2. Who is most to blame for the conflict that occurred? Why? Be specific!
3. What could the Native Americans or Europeans done differently so that conflict didn't happen?

Remember that your paragraph needs to include an introduction sentence and a conclusion sentence.

Simple Machines Movie by Jill, Kaitlyn, Lucy

2010-03-12T11:32:00.000-08:00

Simple Machines Movie by Annie, Brooke, Natalie

2010-03-12T11:30:00.001-08:00

Simple Machines Movie by Kunal, Lucas, Ryan

2010-03-12T10:23:00.000-08:00

Simple Machines Movie by Annika, Mariana, Morgan

2010-03-12T10:18:00.000-08:00

Simple Machines Movie by Connor, Max, Noah

2010-03-12T10:11:00.000-08:00

Simple Machines Movie by Bradley, Cameron, Hannah

2010-03-12T10:06:00.000-08:00

Simple Machines Movie by Ben, Brandon, Nolan

2010-03-12T10:02:00.000-08:00

Simple Machines Movie by Abigail, Ashley, Noelle

2010-03-12T09:59:00.000-08:00

Simple Machines Movie by Cory, Jack, Matt

2010-03-12T09:56:00.000-08:00

Movie Maker

2010-02-28T19:33:00.001-08:00

You've recently learned how to use Windows Movie Maker for your simple machines video essay. Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Name at least one thing you liked about learning the Movie Maker program and/or working on your simple machines video essay.

2. How might you use Movie Maker in your real life?

Olympic Aspirations

2010-02-22T08:44:00.001-08:00

In the spirit of the Olympic Games...please create your own Olympic athletic event at which you would win the gold medal. Give your event a name, describe it, and explain why you would be its gold medal winner. Read Mrs. Page's example below (notice that your event does NOT have to be related to the real Olympics at all):

Example: If I could create an Olympic event, it would be Diet Coke Guzzling. Competitors would be timed for ten minutes and asked to drink as much Diet Coke as they can. Diet Coke athletes would judged on the following: number of cans finished, politeness of execution (spilling or burping will be points deductions), and a post-event gut check (deductions for stomach aches or heartburn). These three components would be added together for an overall score. I would definitely be a gold medal winner at this event because of my many years of Diet Coke drinking experience.

To Explore or Not to Explore

2010-01-31T15:39:00.000-08:00

As you have been researching an explorer for your explorer report, you have learned about what an explorer's life was like hundreds of years ago. Knowing what you know, if you had lived in 16th century Europe, would you have volunteered for a New World exploration voyage?

Please clearly state your answer, along with at least three reasons to explain your answer. Be specific with information you have learned about New World exploration. Remember to include an introduction sentence AND a conclusion sentence.

Middle School

2010-01-25T08:20:00.000-08:00

On Friday and Monday you learned about things that happen at Beaver Lake Middle School.

Please answer these three questions in complete sentences. Please number your answers.

1. What are you most excited about middle school?
2. What are you most nervous about middle school?
3. What is at least one question you have about middle school? (You can ask more than one question if you have them.)

Quote of the Week #6

2010-01-08T15:10:00.000-08:00

The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

New Year's Resolutions/Goals

2010-01-03T14:23:00.000-08:00

For many people, the start of a new year is a time when they make resolutions or goals about what they will do during that year. Take some time this week to think about what you would like to accomplish in 2010. This can be as simple as, "Do a better job filling out my Reading Log," or something more complicated like, "Become a better basketball player for my team." You can choose something related to school or your life outside of school.

For your response, please:
- Clearly state your resolution or goal.
- Explain WHY you decided on this resolution or goal.
- Explain HOW you are going to accomplish your resolution/meet your goal.
Remember to write a complete paragraph with an introduction sentence AND a conclusion sentence.

Native American Vocabulary

2009-12-07T08:07:00.000-08:00

For this week’s blog assignment, you need to write a paragraph or two that includes ALL of the vocabulary words. You can use more than one word per sentence, but do NOT try to cram all the words into just a few sentences. The paragraphs must be clear, make sense, and use the vocabulary words correctly. See vocabulary study sheet for all words that must be included.

Quote of the Week #5

2009-11-30T08:21:00.000-08:00

Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

- Ancient American Indian Proverb

2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.

3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.

- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Remember that your paragraph needs to include an introduction sentence and a conclusion sentence.

Give Thanks

2009-11-16T10:27:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. For this week's writing, reflect on for what or for whom you are thankful. Be sure to explain your thankfulness for the thing or person that you list. I will be looking for COMPLETE PARAGRAPHS (introduction, clear/elaborated details, conclusion).

Quote of the Week #4

2009-11-09T08:55:00.000-08:00

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

~Elmer Davis

Expectations: After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts. In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:

1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.
2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.
3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.

- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.
- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Remember that your paragraph needs to include an introduction sentence and a conclusion sentence.

We Are Family

2009-11-02T07:44:00.000-08:00

In Morning Girl we have read about a brother and sister pair who are very different and who do not always get along. For this week's blog homework, think about family relationships.

- Are you very similar to or very different from your family? Explain.
- Do you and your family always get along? Explain.
- What makes your family unique and special? Explain.

Please remember to include an introduction sentence, specific details, and a conclusion sentence.

How Do I Look?

2009-10-26T08:12:00.000-07:00

Imagine you live on a far away, remote Caribbean island 400 years ago. You are so curious to know what you look like, however, there are no mirrors, no glass, no cameras, no pencils. Think of three ways you might try to find out how you look. Remember to explain your thinking clearly in at least one complete paragraph.

Why Move?

2009-10-19T14:09:00.001-07:00

Why Move?

This may seem like a simple question this week, but I want you to think deeply about the answer and provide an example. Talk to your parents or another adult about these questions before posting your reply. Stretch your thinking.

Why do people move?
Why do people leave home?

Please make sure your answer includes specific examples and is at least one paragraph long.

Quote of the Week #3

2009-10-12T07:32:00.001-07:00

Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things.

~Author Unknown

Expectations: After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts. In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:

1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.

2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.

3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.

- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Heroes

2009-10-05T10:18:00.001-07:00

We have read in Three Cups of Tea that one of Greg Mortenson's heroes is Mother Teresa because of how she used her life to serve those who were less fortunate than herself. Using this as an example, please answer the following questions:

- What is your definition of a hero?
- Based on your definition, who is one of your heroes?
- Describe the characteristics that make him/her your hero.

Current Events

2009-09-28T07:41:00.000-07:00

Choose two cover story articles from Time for Kids. Read them carefully. Your homework this week is to summarize each article AND give your opinion about the topic. You may submit your summaries together as one post, OR you can submit them separately.

Make sure you include the article's title, author, and date published. See example in my post.

Helping Others

2009-09-21T07:32:00.000-07:00

In the book, Three Cups of Tea, we have learned how Greg Mortenson helped the Balti people of Pakistan. These were people that were virtually strangers to him when he decided he was going to build them a school. Think of a time when you helped someone (someone you knew or not), and answer the following questions:

- Who was the person you helped?
- What did you do to help him/her?
- Why did you decide to help this person?
- What were the results of your help: how did the person feel? How did you feel?

THEN answer this questions: Do you think it is important to help others? Why or why not? Bonus: What could we as a class do to help someone else, or a group of someones?

Expectations: You are to write a clear, organized paragraph that answers the above questions. Please pay close attention to your spelling and conventions.

Quote of the Week #2

2009-09-12T18:17:00.000-07:00

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."

- Michael Jordan

Expectations: After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts.

In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:
1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.
2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.
3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.
- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.
- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Quote of the Week #1

2009-09-07T20:38:00.000-07:00

"Alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much."

- Helen Keller

Expectations:
After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts. In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:

1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.
2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.
3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.
- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.
- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Welcome!

2009-08-19T11:15:00.000-07:00

Hello! Welcome to our very own class blog. This is a place for us to have an ongoing conversation about what we are learning in our classroom. Let's try it out!

First Day Homework
Share some of your summer highlights. You could describe a trip you took, what you did at home, what you did to beat the heat, etc. :)

Expectations: Refer to the blogging rules at left. Please write at least a paragraph in order to paint a clear picture of your summer break (see my example below).