Ms Wilkinson's Grade 5 Homework

Monday 29th November

2010-11-29T14:55:00.002-04:00

Due to technical compatibility issues I have had to change my blogspot to the following:
www.mswilkinsonshomework.blogspot.com
I apologise in advance for any inconvenience this causes.

Kindest regards,

Ms. WIlkinson

2010-11-15T13:14:00.001-04:00

Monday 15th November
Standard 3. Plus...

Mathematics: Unit 3.3 Homelink Pgs 75. Pump it up Rounding practice
UOI Persuaders: Decide if you would like to design a candy bar, a lollipop, a canned product or a cereal box. (N.b. Lili - dog food is a great idea!)

2010-11-11T16:56:00.001-04:00

Thursday 11th November
Standard 3…PLUS. Last chance to learn your spellings!
Maths: Unit 3.1 U.S Census Inquiry Pg.60 and Unit 3.1 Math Boxes Pg. 61

2010-11-10T11:18:00.000-04:00

Wednesday 10th November
Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 3.1 Education and Earnings Pgs. 70/71. Unit 3.2 Interpreting Patterns from data Pg. 74/349 SRB and Unit 3.2 An Unofficial Census / Solving Place Value puzzles, Pgs. 72/73
UOI Persuaders: Writing a five paragraph essay entitled “MY Three Favourite Things”

2010-11-09T15:33:00.001-04:00

Tuesday 9th November
Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 3.1 Mathematics Comprehension. Reading, analysing and understanding data. Read and make observations about Pg. 361 and answer questions on the reverse.
UOI Persuaders: List and define the six advertising techniques from Buyer Beware

2010-11-08T10:44:00.002-04:00

Monday 8th November
Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Math Review Unit 2 (Test tomorrow)

Friday 4th November
Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Math Boxes Pg. 56 and 58
UOI Persuaders: Create, design and decorate a poster for the BVI Tourist Board. Decide who your audience is and produce a poster to attract them to the BVI islands.

Thursday 4th November
Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Number Stories and Ps. 61-62

2010-11-03T14:17:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 3rd November
Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Lattice Multiplication Pg. 59 Both sides
UOI Persuaders: Comprehension “Let the Buyer Beware”

2010-11-02T15:17:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 2nd November

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Pg. 55 Unit 2.8 Estimating and Multiplying. Complete class work pgs.50+51 in your math journals.
UOI Persuaders: Read the letter and bring in your ‘Three Favourite Things.’ Remember they must fit into your brown paper bag.

2010-11-01T13:20:00.000-04:00

Monday 1st November

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Complete Unit 2.6 Pg. 45 Magnitude Estimates and any other page of math boxes from units 1 or 2 in your math journals.
UOI Persuaders: Finish Comparison shopper comprehension.
Please look for a magazine to bring into class for Thursday morning.

2010-10-28T12:39:00.003-04:00

Thursday 28th October

Standard 3, plus…
UOI Persuaders Writing: Finish and edit your first draft of the ‘Sharing and Caring’ writing prompt.
Action Fundraising link: Using your recipe choice, Write a list of ingredients (remember to add the quantities in metric/imperial measures) Website link for touch typing practice is: www.keybr.com

2010-10-27T15:24:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 27th October

Standard 3, plus…
Maths: Math Masters 2.4 Open Number Stories Pg. 45 and 2.5 Comparing Reaction Times Pg. 46
Find a recipe from a country of your choice, perhaps with a link to your ancestors (starter, main course or a dessert).
Website link for touch typing practice is: www.keybr.com

2010-10-24T18:14:00.002-04:00

Remember to complete all of your homework :-)

Ms. Wilkinson's headlines: I am enjoying learning with some amazing administrators and teachers in Los Angeles! I am also missing Cedar, but luckily I return to school on Wednesday morning. I cannot wait to see you all, and hear all of your news.

Tuesday 26th October
Standard 3 plus...
Mathematics: Math Masters Unit 2.7 Pgs. 53/54

Monday 25th October
Standard 3 plus...
Mathematics: Math masters 2.6 Pg.49
UOI Persuaders: Did Mrs. Clark set you any homework? Please check you planner!

Touch Typing Practice Website

2010-10-19T12:56:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 19th October

Standard 2 Please read every day to your parents, a sibling or by yourself.(No spellings this week)…PLUS.
Maths: Journals Pages 37/38 Addition and Subtraction Number Stories
Study Link Unit 2.4 Pgs.43/44
Website link for touch typing practice is: www.keybr.com

2010-10-18T13:59:00.003-04:00

Monday 18th October

Standard 2 (No spellings this week)…PLUS.
Maths: Journals Pages 35/36
UOI Poetry: Copy and decorate two of your haiku poems.
Draw a small picture of your favourite book for a thank you card.

Please make sure you look smart tomorrow as Cedar is having a photoshoot session for the website!

Spanish: Due Tuesday 19th
Group A: find out who/what gypsies are and in which countries they might live.
Group B: are to find out the connection between gypsies and Spain.
Limit research time to 15 minutes. A good reference dictionary or encyclopaedia, or one or two good websites should be enough. Write down one or two sentences to help you remember the information.

Also for next Tuesday. - if you have not already made a presentation in class of your research on products imported from Spanish-speaking countries, please hand in your written notes and/or packaging samples/labels to me next Tuesday. MCB

2010-10-14T14:30:00.002-04:00

hursday 14th October

Standard 3…PLUS.
Writing and problem solving: Write 3 paragraphs to solve a problem ina school playground. Follow this outline:
Paragraph 1: Tell the reader what problems occur at recess/lunch
Paragraph 2: Give a few ideas to help solve the problems
Paragraph 3: Find the solution by assessing your ideas to find the best solution
Spellings: Last chance to learn!

Spanish: Due Tuesday 19th
Group A: find out who/what gypsies are and in which countries they might live.
Group B: are to find out the connection between gypsies and Spain.
Limit research time to 15 minutes. A good reference dictionary or encyclopaedia, or one or two good websites should be enough. Write down one or two sentences to help you remember the information.

Also for next Tuesday. - if you have not already made a presentation in class of your research on products imported from Spanish-speaking countries, please hand in your written notes and/or packaging samples/labels to me next Tuesday. MCB

UOI: Weekend homework
Write 3 Haikus, due Monday morning
Learn the definitions of all the poetry studied during the unit.

2010-10-13T16:31:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 13th October

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 2.3 Math Master Pgs. 39 Another Number Hunt
UOI Poetry: Complete 4 Quatrain poems (2 pattern A, 2 pattern B), due tomorrow. Options are aabb – aaab – abab - abca

Spanish: Due Tuesday 19th
Group A: find out who/what gypsies are and in which countries they might live.
Group B: are to find out the connection between gypsies and Spain.
Limit research time to 15 minutes. A good reference dictionary or encyclopaedia, or one or two good websites should be enough. Write down one or two sentences to help you remember the information.

Also for next Tuesday. - if you have not already made a presentation in class of your research on products imported from Spanish-speaking countries, please hand in your written notes and/or packaging samples/labels to me next Tuesday.

2010-10-12T13:43:00.001-04:00

Tuesday 12th October

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 2.2 Math Master Pgs. 36 Number Hunt
Writing: Pick any topic and research about 20 facts about it.
UOI Poetry: Complete 4 cinquain poems (2 pattern A, 2 pattern B), due Wednesday.
Reading practice: Read through your book for PT Buddy reading.

2010-10-11T12:45:00.000-04:00

Monday 11th October

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 2.1 Math Master Pg. 35
UOI Poetry: Complete 4 Cinquain poems (2 pattern A, 2 pattern B),due Wednesday.
Reading practice: Read through your book for PT Buddy reading.

2010-10-05T14:09:00.002-04:00

Due to the inclement weather, children were excused from school from 1PM today. Therefore, no extra assignments have been given. However, the strandard three apply. Please learn and practise maths facts and spellings and read for an extended period today. Stay safe, warm and dry!
Ms. Wilks!

2010-10-04T14:39:00.002-04:00

Monday 4th October

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 2.1 Math Master Pgs. 33-34 Parents please look over your Unit 1 test, sign off and return tomorrow AM.
UOI Poetry: Complete your couplets poem, due tomorrow.
Reading practice: Read through your book for PT Buddy reading.

Maths practice website

2010-09-30T12:47:00.001-04:00

Thursday 30th September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 2 letter. Please read as a family. Unit 1.9 Pg. 27-28 Sieve of Eratosthenes Maths practice online at the bbc schools website : http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/number/
Daily word problem: The Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras lived from 569 BC to 475 BC. How long did he live?
UOI Poetry: Due Monday 4th October. Find 3 different songs and find 1 set of couplets from each song. Write them down. Include the title of the song and the artist.
Reading practice: Read through your book for PT Buddy reading.

2010-09-29T12:01:00.007-04:00

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 1 review. Please work through this review, it is great preparation for your mathematics test tomorrow 
If you find useful websites for your children, please share them with us and other parents.
Spanish: Find out the Spanish word for 'hot' when we use it to mean hot and spicy. Due Wednesday 6th October.
Uoi Poetry: Complete Simile and Metaphor sheet.

http://www.murderousmaths.co.uk

2010-09-28T13:05:00.003-04:00

Tuesday 28th September

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Math Masters Pgs. 24 and 25
UOI Poetry: Introduction to couplets quick reading response.

2010-09-27T13:25:00.002-04:00

Monday 27th September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Unit 1.8 Math Master Pgs. 22-23
UOI Poetry: Write Animal Tongue Twister Poetry
Reading practice: Read through your book for PT Buddy reading.
Brainpop quiz: Simile and Metaphor quiz only.

2010-09-23T15:10:00.002-04:00

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Math Boxes. In your journal Pg. 22
Language Arts: Read class work. 10 Grammar rules for forming the plural
UOI Poetry Comprehension: Tongue Twisters. A tornado on your tongue
Please bring in a paper weight (stone) for Assembly and your PE uniform to change into.
Spanish h/w due: Wednesday 29th September
Find/ Identify food and grocery products from Spanish speaking countries. If found at home, bring in the packaging/label if possible. If not, take notes in the supermarket (name, origin of product etc. in Spanish).

2010-09-22T13:44:00.003-04:00

Wednesday 22nd September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: No maths tonight 
UOI Poetry: Language link (reading comprehension) Complete the work below:

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Answer the following questions in full sentences in your comprehension/reading response books. A guide to the number of sentences required is written by each question. Proofread and edit your work for spelling and punctuation.
1. Author / Title of book and # of pages
2. Introduction - How does the book begin? (2-3 sentences)
3. Point of View -Who is telling the story and how is this effective? (3 sentences)
4. Who is the main character and how would you describe him or her? (4-5 sentences)
5. List and describe two events that have happened to the main character from the book. How did they occur? What changed? (Total of 6 sentences)

Tuesday 21st September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Math Master Pgs. 20 and 21 Unit 1.7 Finish Class work (c/w) in journals Pg. 16
UOI Poetry: Complete your Colour poems, due tomorrow.

2010-09-20T10:29:00.002-04:00

Monday 20th September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Complete Prime and Composite Numbers Pg. 16 in your math journals. Math Masters Pg. 17

2010-09-17T15:28:00.002-04:00

Friday 17th September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Divisibility Rules Practice. Math Masters Pg. 16
UOI Poetry Comprehension: Found Poems.
Spelling test and a new list will be given on Monday next week.
Enjoy your weekend activites 

2010-09-16T13:28:00.002-04:00

Thursday 16th September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Problem Solving 4-1 Reviewing Division Properties Pg 47.
UOI Poetry Comprehension: Phyllis Wheatley, America’s First Black Poet
BrainPop quiz

2010-09-15T15:45:00.001-04:00

Wednesday 15th September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: No maths tonight 
UOI Poetry: Write an alphabet poem on the BVI (this will be shared in class tomorrow). Remember you can use alliteration and interesting words that draw pictures in the readers mind. Do not use words like sand, sun or sea; try to be specific in your word choice! Try to use vivid vocabulary.

2010-09-14T13:56:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 14th September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Math Journal Pgs. 11 and 12
UOI Poetry: Write an alphabet poem for your parents (they will read this at meet the teacher night tomorrow evening). Remember you can use alliteration and interesting words that draw pictures in the readers mind. Try to use vivid vocabulary.

Let’s get poetic!

2010-09-13T14:56:00.001-04:00

2010-09-13T14:36:00.000-04:00

Monday 13th September 2010

Standard 3…PLUS.
Maths: Math Masters Pgs. 12 and 14
UOI Poetry: Write an acrostic poem about any topic of your choosing. Remember you can use alliteration and interesting words that draw pictures in the reader’s mind. Try to use vivid vocabulary and phrases.

2010-06-21T08:07:00.002-04:00

Monday 21st June
Standard 3. Plus…
Poetry: Write 2 free poems (styles are your choice) for the “Open Mike” poetry reading on Wednesday morning. Please bring these in tomorrow.

Pack for your field trip 

Thursday 17th June
No Homework Tonight! You were all so great at your convention today, you deserve a rest!

Wednesday 16th June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 9.7 Pg. 276 and 278 Area Review, Practice with area Formulas

2010-06-15T15:38:00.003-04:00

Tuesday 15th June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 9.10 Pg. 289 Review. Remember to bring the sheet in tomorrow as we will be completing the other side in class.
UOI Inventions: Continue to work on your invention for the convention. Due Wednesday 16th – tomorrow!

2010-06-14T13:11:00.003-04:00

Monday 14th June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 9.8 Pg. 322 Volume of rectangular prisms (base x height) 9.10 Pg. 330 More Practice in your math journals.
UOI Inventions: Continue to work on your invention for the convention. Due Wednesday 16th – this week!

2010-06-10T15:07:00.002-04:00

Thursday 10th June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Pg. 270 – 272 You will need a pair of scissors and some scotch tape or glue.
UOI Inventions: Make a sketch of your invention to bring in tomorrow for teacher approval.

2010-06-08T14:01:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 8th June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Pg. 307 math boxes in your math journals. Pg. 267 and 268 (using your 1cm grid paper)
UOI Inventions: Inventor project due tomorrow morning.

2010-06-07T13:11:00.002-04:00

Monday 7th June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 9.4 Pg. 306-308 in your math journals.
UOI Inventions: Continue to work on your chosen inventor timeline. Complete the Ben Franklin packet from your BrainPop.

Useful timeline site

2010-06-03T14:13:00.006-04:00

Thursday 3rd June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 9.4 Pgs.265-6 Area and Perimeter and finish classwork in math journal Pg. 304
UOI Inventions: Continue to work on your chosen inventor biography. Create a timeline like the Benjamin Franklin timeline you have seen in class. Draw a line and mark the dates of the important parts of the inventor’s life. Try to find out some other scientific ‘firsts’ which happened at the same time.

2010-06-01T14:36:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 2nd June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 9.1 Pgs.261 and 264 Reelctions on a Co-ordinate grid and Graphing Initials.
UOI Inventions: Continue to work on your chosen inventor biography. Remember to find out as many details as you can about her/him. Which PYP traits, attitudes and TD skills did she/he demonstrate? Due date: 10th June
Reading: (40 mins) Inventions ETC. text book.

Tuesday 1st June
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 9.1 Pgs.257-8 Plotting figures on a Co-ordinate Grid and Plotting a Picture.
UOI Inventions: Continue to work on your chosen inventor biography. Remember to find out as many details as you can about her/him. Which PYP traits, attitudes and TD skills did she/he demonstrate? Due date: 10th June

2010-05-31T12:34:00.002-04:00

Monday 31st May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 9.1 Pgs.255-256 Marking coordinates
UOI Inventions: Continue to work on your chosen inventor biography. Remember to find out as many details as you can about her/him. Which PYP traits, attitudes and TD skills did she/he demonstrate? Due date: 10th June

2010-05-27T13:50:00.002-04:00

Thursday 27th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Math Boxes Pgs. 290 and 295. Please pack your math journal into your bag as you finish.
UOI Inventions: Now you have found a problem around your home or classroom, start to think of some ideas of how you could fix it! Draw out all your plans and thoughts, even if you do not end up using them for your final invention.

2010-05-26T12:32:00.004-04:00

Wednesday 26th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Math journal Pgs. 292 and 294. Please pack your math journal into your bag as you finish.
Language: Finish scanning for the clues to solve the mystery, follow the link… http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/reading/techniques/scanning/game.shtml
UOI Inventions: Read through your final assessment instructions sheet.
Find a problem around your home or at school(in the class or playground) that could be solved by creating an invention.

2010-05-25T15:22:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 25th May
Standard 3. Plus…
SATs reading comprehension and scanning practice.
First task – Skillswise scanning piece “Green Arrow Job application”
Second task – Animal Farm excerpt.
Remember to read the questions first before scanning for headings, subheadings or key words. Answer the questions thoroughly.
UOI: Find a problem around your home or at school in the class or playground that could be solved by creating an invention.

2010-05-19T17:56:00.002-04:00

Thursday 20th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Math packets already handed out(Tuesday) Unit 8:11 Pgs245-6
UOI Finite Resources: Write a reflection on their organisation project.

2010-05-19T13:17:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 19th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.10 Pg. 243 8.10 and math boxes Pg. 283
UOI Finite Resources: Quick comprehension - Energy from Water

2010-05-18T14:26:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 18th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.10
UOI Finite Resources: Continue to work on your assessment. Read through the outlines to check you have carried out all of the research necessary. Use the given rubric to plan your final piece. Remember to be as creative as possible.
Inquiry: What year did Columbus discover the US, the Caribbean and Tortola?

2010-05-17T13:15:00.002-04:00

Monday 17th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.9 Pgs.239-240 Unit percents
UOI Finite Resources: Continue to work on your assessment. Read through the outlines to check you have carried out all of the research necessary. Use the given rubric to plan your final piece. Remember top be as creative as possible.

2010-05-13T14:51:00.003-04:00

Thursday 13th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.7 Pg. 236 and 8.8 Pg. 237 only
UOI Finite Resource: Water usage sheet to be read and a plan for measuring your water consumption worked out. This activity will measure one week's water consumption of a fifthe grader.
Plus…15 minutes research on populations (open inquiry).

2010-05-12T13:31:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 12th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.5 Pg. 229/230 and 8.7 Pg. 235 only.
UOI Finite Resource: Pollution Problems and A Short History of Natural Gas

2010-05-11T11:32:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 11th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.6 Pg. 232, 233 qnd 234
UOI Finite Resource: Read and complete the Where do we find natural gas? sheet. Write a reflection on what you inquired into today about oil refining and plastics.

2010-05-10T16:31:00.001-04:00

Monday 10th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.5 Pg. 231 only, remember to use actual pieces of paper to help model the fractions if necessary.
Math Boxes Pg. 263
UOI: Finite Resources. Writing a synopsis of an informative piece on fossil fuels. Write a different summary from the one practiced in class. Use bullet points, not sentences and prepare to share with the rest of the class.

2010-05-06T13:32:00.003-04:00

Thursday 6th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.4 Pg 228 and number value practice sheet.
UOI Comprehension: Feeling the Heat by Vickie An

2010-05-05T12:35:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 5th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.3 Pg. 225 and complete classwork Pg. 257
Writing: Complete your book for Upper Kindergarten. Choose another Learner Profile Trait and colour your drawings neatly.

2010-05-04T11:39:00.000-04:00

Tuesday 4th May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.2 Pg. 224 and math boxes Pg 253
UOI: Brain POP finish definitions and categorisation Venn diagram.
Review your student led conference sheet and practice on your own.

2010-05-03T13:32:00.003-04:00

Monday 3rd May
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.1 Pg 222 and 8.2 Pg. 223
UOI: Finite Resources quick comprehension and BrainPOP quiz only.

2010-04-30T14:51:00.000-04:00

UOI: Finite Resources

Watch the YouTube clip on BC Salmon fishing at home. Complete the sheet with your opinions about the issue.

Find a world map which gives the sites of your chosen finite resource. Eg. search Google images, wikipedia, NatGeo etc. You may either draw or print out your image and cite your source on the map. Please note if you resize your image, ensure that the details/names are still readable.

2010-04-29T13:49:00.002-04:00

Thursday 29th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 8.1 Pg 221
Portfolio work: Complete your contents page and print out. Finish decorating your tags for your portfolio.

2010-04-28T14:54:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 28th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Reading family letter
UOI: A tale of deforestation, Resources from the land and Coal mining.

2010-04-27T12:39:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 27th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 7.12 Math Boxes Pg. 247
UOI: ‘Why is energy important’ and ‘What fuel replaced wood?’ inquiries

2010-04-26T13:19:00.002-04:00

Monday 26th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 7.10 Using a slide rule to +/- integers
UOI: Inquire and write up the definitions for the natural resources sheet.

2010-04-20T18:05:00.002-04:00

Friday 25th April
Check out these great links for inquiry into our current UOI:
http://www.vimeo.com/7962248 An incredibly powerful about the destruction of our reefs.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/extremeice/ A site of resources about our poles and the dangers facing them.
Writing: Your task this weekend is to plan another adventure for their character using a BMMME plan (P/copy).

Thursday 24th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 7.11 Math Boxes Pg. 246 and 247
Comprehension: Finish all class questions 1-6 and complete question 7

Wednesday 25th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Sheet 7.9 Comparing elevations Pg 210 and 7.10 Using a slide rule to +/- intergers
Writing: Complete your story and take information from your BMMME planner. Think of an exciting title for the first chapter of your story. Draw a sketch in your writing books of an illustration/some images to accompany your story.

Tuesday 26th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: sheet 7.9 Pg. 209
Writing: Prepare your B,M,M,M,E sheet for a writing lesson tomorrow AM.

2010-04-19T12:19:00.002-04:00

Monday 19th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Math boxes 7.9 Pg. 241
UOI: Research for 20 minutes and remember to cite your sources for the Finite Resource sheet.

2010-04-15T12:44:00.002-04:00

Thursday 15th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Order of Operations sheet. Page 1 only.
UOI Finite Resources: Antarctica Comprehension. Complete sections B and C. Be as creative as you can with part C. Make a single page poster or article.

2010-04-14T13:20:00.003-04:00

Wednesday 14th April
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: 7.7 Change in Price and 7.8 Positive and Negative Numbers
UOI Finite Resources: Find an image/draw a finite resource for Thursday AM
Comprehension: The Great Barrier Reef

2010-04-13T16:37:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 13th April 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
UOI Finite Resources: Read Pages 6 and 7 in your text book. Complete the “think!” exercise in your UOI book. Respond to the thought provoking statement.
Read: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy for a comprehension tomorrow AM.
Complete the environmental slogans and wordsearch. Choose six of the words and write up definitions in your books for tomorrow.
Find an image/draw a finite resource for Thursday AM

2010-04-12T16:37:00.002-04:00

Monday 12th April 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Ordering and comparing decimals sheet.
UOI Finite Resources: Brainpop quiz for Natural Resources. Both sides of sheet.

2010-03-25T14:08:00.000-04:00

Easter Holiday Homework:

Book report: See sheet for all requirements of assigned book report.
Spellings: Learn these words for a test on the first day back!
Mathematics: Order of operations practice.
UOI Finite Resources: Research the names of three organisations which take action either positively for the environment, or in some way to conserve resources for our planet.

Thursday 25th March
Standard 3. Plus…
Comprehension: Conserve the Sources.

2010-03-24T13:24:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 24th March
Due to Sports Day; standard three only. No extra homework.

2010-03-23T14:26:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Movie Madness, Snack Attack and Cinema Stats sheets.
Reading: Number the Stars Chapters 10 and 11
UOI Migration: Complete “Going West, Anyone?”

2010-03-22T14:58:00.002-04:00

Monday 22nd March 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Unit 7.7 Pg. 207 only
Reading: Number the Stars Chapters 8 and 9
UOI Migration: Complete and decorate the reflection for our unit.

2010-03-18T10:36:00.002-04:00

Thursday 18th March 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Unit 7.6 Pg. 203/204 and Unit 7.7 pg.206.
Comprehension: Jews in Germany (The Nuremberg Laws)

2010-03-16T13:11:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 16th March 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Unit 7.5 Pg. 200 and 202
UOI Migration: Continue writing your journal entries.
Whole project due: Thursday 18th March.

2010-03-15T10:19:00.002-04:00

Monday 15th March 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Unit 7.4 Pg. 197 and 198.
UOI Migration: Continue writing your journal entries.
Whole project due: Thursday 18th March.

2010-03-11T17:30:00.002-04:00

Thursday 11th March 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Unit 7.3 Pg. 195 and 196.
UOI Migration: Write your second journal entry. Remember to research and plan your next steps, drawings and a map. Whole project due: Thursday 18th March.

2010-03-10T13:49:00.003-04:00

Wednesday 10th March 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Unit 7.2 Pg. 191 and 192.
UOI Migration: Write your first journal entry. Remember to include a drawing at the end of the piece. Whole project due: Thursday 18th March.

Spanish: due Friday 12th March
Final version of El Mundo Hispano project - please turn in your final draft, merging Parts 1 and 2 as in the sample viewed in class today. Please avoid sentences/paragraphs. Follow the format/layout of the sample, whether you write it by hand or print it from the computer. Watch out for spelling errors, and use capital letters only when needed!

2010-03-09T12:42:00.001-04:00

Tuesday 9th March
Standard 3. Plus…
Reading comprehension: Number the Stars. Complete reading response to chapters 3 and 4. Read chapter 6.
UOI Migration: Read through rubric and assignment. Choose a migration from history. Due Date: Thursday 18th March.
Writing: Research and take notes to answer the questions from a famous women in history. Due tomorrow.

2010-03-04T14:04:00.003-04:00

Thursday 4th March
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Finish class work pages 209-210. Math boxes Pg. 211
Complete essay or poetry entry.
Write up in your neatest handwriting Camp ConchQuest reflections.

2010-03-03T15:23:00.003-04:00

Wednesday 3rd March
Standard 3. Plus…

Callaloo Poetry entry or Commonwealth Essay competition entry.

Commonwealth Essay Competition.
Theme: Science, Technology and Society.
Topics for Essays are:
1. What technological invention(s) would most improve life in your community?
2. The mad scientist.
3. What positive steps can you or I start to take to tackle climate change?
4. The day the computer started misbehaving.
5. “Science never solves a problem without creating ten more” (George Bernard Shaw)
6. An adventure in space.
7. What is knowledge? Who owns it? How can it best be taught or transmitted?
8. A ‘eureka’ moment.
9. Is your generation wiser than your grandparents’ generation?
10. Welcome to my Utopia!

Rules:
 Typed with category “Class D under 12 years” with name, grade, school, telephone # handed into Miss Wilks by Friday 5th March 2010
 Illustrate your essay with a picture that links to your writing.
Essays to be between 300-600 words.

Callaloo Poetry Competition for World Poetry Day.
Theme: “How can I be a Good Role Model.” (Award ceremony 20th March)
Rules:
 Typed with name, grade, school, telephone # handed into Miss Wilks by Friday 5th March 2010
 Poems to be no longer than 50 lines long.

2010-03-02T15:00:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 2nd March
Mathematics: End of unit review. Maths test tomorrow AM.
Spanish: Project due tomorrow AM
Camp log books must be returned to Miss Wilks no later than tomorrow AM.

2010-02-17T16:38:00.000-04:00

Wednesday 17th February
Standard 3 (spelling test on Monday). Plus…
Mathematics: Sheet 10.8 Pg.181/182
Spanish: Project Part 2(see below).

Camp: Pack for camp!!
GRADE 5
PROYECTO: EL MUNDO HISPANO

Part 2 – due date Wednesday 3rd March
Please present your information in written point-form in Spanish. (Use a similar format to Part 1; that is, do not write complete sentences or paragraphs.) If you need to, please use wordreference.com or a printed version of a good Spanish-English dictionary.
1. Ethnicity of population of assigned country
Provide a breakdown of the ethnicity of the population. This will give an idea of past immigration to the country.
2. Current/recent emigration statistics
Try to find statistics on the number of people who emigrate from your country and the countries they go to. Write down, too, your thoughts on why most of these people leave their home country (based on what you find when researching.)

Guidelines re research:
1. Use the school library and/or the public library in Road Town. The librarians will be able to help you locate useful materials.
2. Reputable and up-to-date encyclopaedia (online or printed).
3. Use the databases set up for use by Cedar School, through the Cedar School library. Go online to:
http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml
User ID: Cedar
Password: School
4. CIA World Factbook site:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ - Under your assigned country, look under “People” and “Transnational issues”.
5. International Organization for Migration site:
• http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/lang/en/pid/1- Look for your assigned country.
• http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/about-migration/facts-and-figures/regional-and-country-figures
• http://econ.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTDEC/EXTDECPROSPECTS/0,,contentMDK:21352016~pagePK:64165401~piPK:64165026~theSitePK:476883~isCURL:Y,00.html – Look for your assigned country in the list of Individual Countries

2010-02-16T10:11:00.003-04:00

Tuesday 16th February
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Sheet Pg.174 and 175
UOI: Why Do People Immigrate? Comprehension in UOI books

2010-02-15T11:06:00.002-04:00

Monday 15th February
Standard 3. Plus…
UOI: Migration. Continue to work on your assignments. All projects are due tomorrow, Tuesday 16th February 2010.

2010-02-11T14:18:00.002-04:00

Friday 12th February
UOI: Migration Homework (every night this week).
Continue to work on your assignments. All projects are due Tuesday 16th February 2010.

Thursday 11th February
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: MMasters Sheet Pg.168
UOI: Migration Homework (every night this week).
Continue to work on your assignments. All projects are due Tuesday 16th February 2010.

2010-02-10T13:41:00.002-04:00

Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Pg.181
UOI: Migration Homework (every night this week).
Read assignment sheet given out today. Perform and take notes on your interviews. All projects are due Tuesday 16th February 2010.
Library reminder: Book reports are due Tuesday 16th February.

2010-02-09T14:49:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 9th February
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Pg.181
UOI: Migration Homework (every night this week).
Read assignment sheet given out today. Perform and take notes on your interviews. All projects are due Tuesday 16th February 2010.
Library reminder: Book reports are due Tuesday 16th February.

2010-02-08T12:10:00.001-04:00

Monday 8th February
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Math Boxes Pg.179 and Stem-and-leaf plot interpretation Pg. 178.
UOI Migration: Find a definition for migration, immigration and emigration. Write these in your own words. You may use a dictionary, encyclopaedia or online source. Remember to cite your source at the end.

2010-02-04T11:45:00.002-04:00

Thursday 4th February
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Percents of totals sheet.
Comprehension: Finish Space Technology comprehension in books.

2010-02-03T17:01:00.002-04:00

Wednesday 3rd February
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Circle Graph interpretation using percentages. Calculators are required. Fraction activity.

2010-02-02T13:28:00.002-04:00

Tuesday 2nd February
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Math Boxes Pg. 167 and Pg. 172.
UOI Government: Finish reflection and decorate.

2010-02-01T11:54:00.000-04:00

Monday 1st February

Mathematics: 6.1 Pg. 157 and 6.2 Pg. 158. Read aloud together the accompanying family letter for the new unit.
UOI Government: Communism Brainpop quiz.

2010-01-28T13:24:00.002-04:00

Thursday 28th January 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Comprehension: Finish Matilda’s Bracelet.
Spanish: PROYECTO: EL MUNDO HISPANO

You have been assigned a Spanish-speaking country to research. Find out and prepare a visual presentation of the following information about your country:

Parte 1 – Part 1 DUE WEDNESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY
la bandera - flag
la población - population
idiomas (además del español, si hay) - languages (other than Spanish, if any)
el nombre del líder del gobierno – name of government leader
forma de gobierno – type/form of government

2010-01-27T08:33:00.001-04:00

Wednesday 27th January 2010

Play: Learn lines for your part in the Farmers’ Week Play.
UOI Government: Dictatorships. Reread the sheet. Inquire about one of the dictators given. Think of three questions and research to find the answers for these inquiries. You may use any media you like, but be sure to cite the sources. Type up the questions and email them to me via the link: joanna.wilkinson@cedarschoolbvi.com

2010-01-26T14:13:00.005-04:00

Tuesday 26th January 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
UOI: Think of some arguments for or against the motion:
School uniform should be removed at Cedar and children should wear their own clothes to school daily.
Write up a set of arguments in your UOI books. They should be bullet pointed. Teams have been selected and are in their planners.
Mathematics: Review Math Boxes Pg. 146 and 149

2010-01-25T13:38:00.001-04:00

Monday 25th January 2010
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Fraction, decimal and percent sheet. Add fractions and Equivalent fractions sheet.
Literacy Reading Response: Do you think the animals are right to take over Manor Farm? Give your reasons why. What do you think will happen next? Write a paragraph for each part and proofread your work.

2010-01-21T09:19:00.000-04:00

Wednesday 20th January 2010
Mathematics: 5.9 Graphs Pg.145 and Finding Equivalent Fractions Pg. 146
Spellings: Test tomorrow as no school on Friday.

Thursday 21st January 2010
Reading and Mathematics Facts log to be completed on Friday.

Mathematics: 5.10 Circle Graphs and Collecting Data Pg. 148 and 5.12 Finding 'Fractions of" Pg.151

Friday 22nd January 2010
Professional Development Day for Cedar Faculty.
UOI: Complete all outstanding pieces of the Powerpoint presentation for Assessment project. Practise presentation.

2010-01-19T13:52:00.005-04:00

Tuesday 19th January
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Percent problems Pg 143and Solving Percent Number Stories Pg.144 Math Boxes Pg 141

Camp cheque due by Thursday 21st.

2010-01-18T14:23:00.002-04:00

Monday 18th January
Standard 3. Plus…
Mathematics: Decimal Comparisons Pg. 142 Unit 5.7
UOI: Write up the first paragraph giving your opinion and reflection on your chosen form of government. Analysing what you have learned, do you respect, like, or dislike the form of government? Could you see problems or benefits to the citizens of the chosen country? Would you like to live there? Give your reasons why.

2010-01-15T13:24:00.002-04:00

Friday 15th January
UOI Government: Read through the PowerPoint Project outline and take notes about the negative and positive impacts of the form of government, on its citizens.
E.g. China Single Party – Communist State. Olympic Games as an example.

Positive impact: Well organised and best mass performances seen in the Olympic Games ceremonies. Give a reason why…

Negative impact: Thousands were displaced (moved) from their homes as they were knocked down to build the Stadiums. Give a reason why…

Complete the information required for slides 5 and 6 on the outline.
This homework will be processed in your I.T lesson on Monday morning.