tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22384118685067079112024-03-08T04:37:37.228-08:00Mr. Butler's Fifth Grade ClassMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-15784182533474539132011-11-15T13:50:00.000-08:002011-11-15T13:50:54.919-08:00New Vocab, HG&D, and Jolly JOYner Market<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey hey hey!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have some new vocabulary words this week. The assignments for these words will be due December 2 and we will have a quiz that day. The words are listed at the end of this entry.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peak Learning contracts are due next Tuesday, November 22. We have been working on these in class for several weeks and today I encouraged students to take the assignments home to ensure they finish them by Tuesday. Please check in with your child to assess his or her progress on the learning contract.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Human Growth and Development began yesterday. Tomorrow we will be switching classes to isolate the boys and girls. We will teach them about the reproductive systems of both genders. Please remember to be "askable" this week as your children might come home with important questions. On Friday we will take a field trip to the Poe Health Center to learn more about puberty.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On December 1 from 5-9pm, just in time for the holidays and gift buying season, JYJ will be hosting the Jolly JOYner Market. Local artists and craftsmen (including yours truly) will be selling their wares. The Haiti Team will also be fundraising for this years project. Please come out for an evening of holiday cheer and great shopping.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peak Vocab 5 (vocab words are marked by dashes, examples follow select words)</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Persist (v) – to continue stubbornly or firmly in an opinion or action despite difficulty, opposition or failure<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ex. Despite frequent failures, the inventor persisted in creating his flying skateboard. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Spite (v) – deliberately or intentionally hurt, annoy or offend someone.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ex. The golf course maintenance man spited the geese by yelling obscenities at them after they left him presents all over his course.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Overzealous (adj) – excessively, overly excited<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ex. Fans of musician, kids on Halloween, winners of the lottery, World series winners, sports fans<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Deport (v) – to expel, or kick out, of a country<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ex. The traveler got deported after the authorities found he had overstayed his visa. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Rouse (v) – wake something up; awaken <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ex. The bright sunlight streaming through the large windows roused the man from his deep slumber.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Envious (adj) – showing an unhappy want for someone else’s possessions, qualities or luck<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ex. The peasant was envious of the Duke’s fine clothing.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Dreaded (adj) – regarded with great fear or apprehension; something not wanted to happen<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ex. The dreaded EOG’s brought a terrible feeling to the boy’s stomach.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Corpse (n) – a dead body<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Water Cycle (n) – the continuous movement of water between the Earth’s surface and the air, changing from liquid to gas to liquid to gas to liquid etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Evaporation (n) – the changing of a liquid to a gas<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Condensation (n) – the changing of a gas to a liquid when molecules come closer together<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Precipitation (n) – any form of water molecule that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Infiltration (n) – when precipitation soaks into the ground and becomes ground water<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Transpiration (n) – loss of water from plant leaves when they “exhale” oxygen. Similar to evaporation because water is released as vapor<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-Vapor (n) – a liquid in gaseous form <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Report cards went home on Friday afternoon. You may keep the report card but should return the signed report card envelope as soon as possible. If you would like to have a conference, please email me at mbutler3@wcpss.net.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomorrow is Pronto Pasta Dine Out Night. The proceeds collected tomorrow night will go towards the DC field trip so PLEASE come out and support us!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Speaking of DC, first payments for the payment plan were due on Oct. 28. If you have not turned it in yet, please do so as soon as possible. The next payment is due Nov. 30.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While on the field trip front, we will be heading to Poe Health center on Friday November 18th. If you have not yet done so, please send in $15 and the signed permission form.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Exclusive (adj) – not shared, or belonging to only one person<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. Holly asked Peak for an exclusive interview because she wanted more publicity. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Discourage (v) – to persuade or convince <b><u>NOT</u></b> to do something<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. Paul discouraged Tom from jumping off the cliff because they weren’t sure how deep the water was.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Devastate (v) – to destroy or ruin completely; to make helpless or overwhelm<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. The earthquake devastated Haiti. Ex. Jill was devastated by the news that her dog died. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Protest (v) – to speak out against or object to something; (n) the act of people protesting<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. (v) MLK protested the mistreatment of blacks by the government. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. (n) Many people across the US are holding protests against the US government.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Elusive (adj) – not easy to catch or see; somewhat rare or secretive<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. Some say that the elusive Sasquatch lives in the mountains of Montucky. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Optimistic (adj) – hopeful or positive outlook <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. The optimistic hunter felt confident he could find the elusive Sasquatch. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Distraught (adj) – very upset, extremely worried or troubled<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. Jill was distraught when her dog died.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Previous (adj) – happening or coming before in time or order<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. Tom thought back to the events of the previous day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Assumption (n) – a guess, a total shot in the dark<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. Jim made the assumption that Charles would love the clown he sent to his birthday. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Treacherous (adj) – dangerous or unreliable; not something that is going to come hurt us, loose footing<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. Climbing a skyscraper, rickety old rope bridge with crocodiles under it, climbing a volcano while its erupting<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Haggard (adj) – worn out and tired looking (usually describes a person)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. When might you look haggard: after playing a long football game, after running a marathon, after trying to climb out of a deep hole, after a long workout, after climbing Everest<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Revolution (n) – a war or conflict that changes who is in power<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. In the American revolutionary war, Colonists (not in power) fought the British (in power) and won.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Evaporate (v) – changing a liquid into a gas; to disappear<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. The burglar evaporated into thin air as soon as they heard the sirens.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Vigil (n) – a ceremony dedicated to paying tribute to or praying for someone or something<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. Friends and family of the girl that was hurt held a vigil to pray and give thoughts for her.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Detain (v) – to hold back; or keep in custody for a while (held by police)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ex. The suspect was detained by police for questioning. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div>Mr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-29439240651425182662011-10-18T05:52:00.000-07:002011-10-18T05:52:10.987-07:00Update for the week<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vocabulary contract assignments are due this Friday and we will have a quiz on their definitions as well. Please encourage your student to study!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will be having a short quiz on landform vocabulary this Thursday. Students should be studying their vocab flipbooks that we created in class.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The JYJ Jamboree is happening this Friday. The Fifth Grade Fundraising committee has organized a hot dog and bake sale to raise money for the DC trip. Make sure you come out and support them!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Friday we will be working on painting the awesome landforms we created two Fridays ago. If you have any egg cartons laying around, we could use them to hold paint. Please send them in by Friday morning. If you would like to come help out in the classroom as we paint it would be very much appreciated. We will begin around 845.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;">reevaluate- (v.)-<span> </span>to look back, check or study <span> </span>the significance, importance, or correctness of <span> </span>something</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for checking in on my blog! You should be able to subscribe to it allowing you to receive notification when I update it in the future. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will make my best effort to post updates from the classroom frequently. I will post assignment updates, topics we are studying in class and requests for help or supplies in the classroom. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first request I have is for materials we will use for a hands-on landform project we will be creating on Friday. For this project, we will create dough to make models of landforms. We will need 8 bags of all purpose flour, 8 containers of table salt, 8 pieces of foam board or cardboard and 5-6 large mixing bowls. In addition to those supplies, I would really appreciate volunteers on Friday morning to help with mixing the dough. We will be making the dough from 845 to 945. Please comment on this post to make note of what you are able to send in or whether or not you are able to help.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for everything and check back here for more very soon!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are putting together a video for the graduation, and would like a baby picture and a recent/5th grade photo of each student. Please send pictures electronically to abaird@nc,rr,com . There will also be envelopes in each classroom to collect the photographs. Actual photos will be returned. Be sure to include your child's name and where they will attend middle school.<u style="font-weight: bold;"> Please submit photos by Monday, may 9th.</u> If you have any questions, please call Anna Baird at 821-5559 or Beth Radulovic, 847-1166</span></div>Mr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-15325655703926013572011-02-10T08:57:00.000-08:002011-02-10T08:57:16.284-08:00Update from Brode<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our class has been working really hard the past few weeks. This past week in science we have been studying Eco Systems. In math we are starting geometry and we just came out of graphs and mean, median, mode and range. In social studies we have been working on writing our own copies of the Declaration of Independence. Most groups have finished typing them up. We have been taking these benchmark tests. We took the math test Monday and we took the reading test today. It was really boring!!! I am SO glad we have finished it. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brode : ) : O : )</span></div>Mr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-49622891052421352542011-02-02T12:35:00.000-08:002011-02-02T12:35:02.520-08:00Current Topics of Study and Vocab for Jan. 31 to Feb 11<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">In reading, we are learning about different genres of fiction including tall tales, myths and science fiction. We are beginning to discuss plot development and the ways conflict affects the characters in books.<br />
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In math, we are finishing up data analysis and will soon move on to geometry.<br />
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In science, we have finished weather and will soon move on to studying ecosystems.<br />
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In social studies, we are working on writing our own Declarations of Independence.<br />
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Here's the list for the current two weeks. We will test on the meaning of these words on Feb. 11. Please help your student study these words at home.<br />
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<div class="ListParagraphCxSpFirst"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Available….adj…easy to get; ready to use</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Bondage…n…the state of being a slave</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Donate…v…to give to those in need</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Establish…v…to set up or begin</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Evade…v…to keep away from; to avoid being caught</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Liberate…v…to free</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Numerous…adj…a large number; very many</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Occasion…n…a particular time</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Oppose…v…to be or act against</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Prohibit…v…to forbid by law or order</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Pursue…v…to chase</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Reassure…v…to comfort</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Reluctant…adj…unwilling; not wanting to do something</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Superior…adj…a person of higher rank</div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpLast"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Yearn…v…to want very badly</div></div>Mr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-57979130097907353142010-11-23T06:52:00.000-08:002010-11-23T06:52:41.334-08:00Long Awaited UpdateHello!<br />
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I apologize for not posting in a REALLY long time. Apparently the blog slipped my mind. I'm going to make an effort to post more regularly. <br />
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We finish the Human Growth and Development unit today with a Jeopardy review game. The students exhibited maturity throughout the unit but I'm pretty glad to be done with it!<br />
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In math, students are finishing up fractions and will be moving on to data analysis.<br />
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In reading, my students are divided into groups that are reading either <u>Because of Winn-Dixie</u> or <u>The Giver</u>. We are working on making inferences and drawing conclusions from the text. Please help your child work on this at home during reading log.<br />
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The students currently have two projects that, for the most part, need to be completed outside of school. The students have an essay for DARE that is due December 7. Dr. Farias, the music teacher, has assigned a research project on a musician. This project is due January 4. The requirements for both projects have been given to the students. If your child has lost the requirements, please let me know and I'll send home a fresh list. If certain aspects of the projects cannot be completed at home, we will make arrangements for them to be completed at school.<br />
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Thanks and enjoy your Thanksgiving Break,<br />
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mbutler3@wcpss.netMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-43840365230679327962010-11-01T11:17:00.000-07:002010-11-01T11:17:16.280-07:00Fifth Grade Yard Sale! Novemeber 13, 7am-NoonHello Everyone,<br />
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Just wanted to make you all aware of the yard sale that will be taking place at JY Joyner on November 13th. We are selling donated items to raise money for our trip to Washington DC. The money will be used to ensure that all students can afford to go on the trip and may also be used to reduce the price for all individuals. <br />
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Volunteers are needed to help man the yardsale in two shifts: 7-930 and 930-12. If you are available, please contact Anna Baird at abaird@nc.rr.com. All help is very much appreciated.<br />
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We also appreciate donations of gently used items. Bring them by the modular building and drop them off on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Mr. BMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-37385117687581093932010-10-26T10:16:00.000-07:002010-10-26T10:16:17.204-07:00Vocab and Science assessments this ThursdayHello everyone,<br />
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We'll have a vocab and science assessment on Thursday. In the future I will post the vocab words as soon as they are assigned, but for now, here are the words your students will be tested on on Thursday:<br />
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<div class="ListParagraphCxSpFirst"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">accurate</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…adj…able to give a correct measurement.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">approximate</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…adj…not exact but close to a reasonable answer.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">course</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…n…the path over which something moves.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">depart</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…v…to leave or go away from a place.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">despair</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…v…to lose hope.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">destination</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…n…the place to which something or someone is going.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">deteriorate</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…v…to make or become worse.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">gale</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…n…a very strong wind.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">horizon</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…n…the apparent line in the distance where the sky meets the sea or land.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">jubilation</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…n…a feeling or expression of joy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">navigate</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…v…to direct the movement of a ship or aircraft.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">nostalgia</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…n…a longing for a certain time in the past.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">revive</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…v…to bring back.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">sever</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…v…to break off.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpLast"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">voyage</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…n…a long journey by sea or in space.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraphCxSpLast"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">-Brode</span>Mr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-17571291367802816822010-10-13T05:39:00.000-07:002010-10-13T05:39:51.415-07:00What we dared to learn in DAREIn DARE yesterday we watched a video titled INSIDE OUT which was a video where prisoners were interviewed about what prison was like. They all had dropped out of school and befriended with the wrong sort of people. Also, they advised everyone else to stay out of prison and stay in school. This proves that crime is not the right way to go.<br />
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Post by ParkerMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-19791771314750027662010-09-30T06:52:00.000-07:002010-09-30T06:52:28.011-07:00Science TestI sent home our first graded science test yesterday. I asked that students have parents sign it and bring it back to school to show me. After that, the students may keep it. I encourage them to save these tests and study them so that they stay fresh on these topics in preparation for the science EOG. Thanks for helping at home!<br />
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Mr. BMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-52268505350527654342010-09-29T07:19:00.000-07:002010-09-29T07:20:21.804-07:00Interims, Frindle, etc. Post by Emily<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, we are getting our interims back today. I am really excited about what my grades will be. On Friday we won't be going to school because it is a teacher workday. Which is sad because Friday is technology and we have missed it in the past. But I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it! Also we have finished the book " Frindle" by Andrew Clements. It is a very good book. I Emily, encourage you parents, to get your child this book. Today our special is art and we are doing this fun Rene Magritte art project. I can't wait till our first clay project, which is clay faces. I can't decide whether i should do a dog or a person(myself).This year is going to be great, I hope. This year Mr, knott, our principal, wants us to be the best magnet school in the whole united states.</span></span></span><br />
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On Tuesday October 5 we will have Math night at 630pm. Teachers will have math activities in their classrooms. Come out for a night of mathematical fun!<br />
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Just before Math night at 6pm, the fifth grade teachers will hold the informational meeting for our Human Growth and Development meeting. If you have questions about what will and will not be taught during this unit, make sure to come to this meeting.<br />
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I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.<br />
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Mr. BMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-33150903630454359142010-09-23T13:01:00.000-07:002010-09-23T13:01:53.894-07:00Spelling vocab contractHI !<br />
<div>In class we do spelling vocab contract ,which is also known as sv contract . On spelling vocab contract we have to get at least 4 activities done in 2 weeks . It can be more than 4 as many as you can do . Oh i almost forgot we also have spelling words . We have 15 spelling words . lately people have been doing travel brochures . Travel brochures have been very popular . at least a half of the class has done it already . Spelling vocab has alot of fun activities . Well thats all for now talk to you later !</div><div><br />
</div><div>Lakeisha </div>Mr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-34640596056639868082010-09-15T11:17:00.000-07:002010-09-15T11:17:12.980-07:00Water Cycle and TestsThere have been lots of tests lately. I hope we did well on the blue diamonds. We are making comic strips to present The Water Cycle to the kindergarteners. By the way, there is a Spelling and Vocab test Friday. Also for those of you in Mr. B's math class, there's a test. Study up if you have to.<br />
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Posted by CalvinMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-21867932404286069222010-09-10T07:17:00.000-07:002010-09-10T07:17:47.010-07:00Update by Cameron!Hi!<br />
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In class we have been learning about the water cycle and we have a quiz today. The first step is evaporation, then condensation, then precipitation, then runoff. We started switching for math class on Wednesday. We have a lot of homework. We have a spelling and vocabulary contract where we have to do a certain amount of activities about a set of fifteen words that we get every 2 weeks. In the morning we have been sort of doing centers where one reading group meets with Mr. Butler and one group does the spelling and vocab words and other groups finish morning work or writes. Check back for more updates from my classmates.<br />
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Cameron Mr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-2211149226712132542010-09-07T08:19:00.000-07:002010-09-07T08:19:59.634-07:00Open House TONIGHT!Open House is tonight, September 7. I invite all of you to join us as we talk about our expectations, goals and teaching objectives. We will present as a Fifth grade team in Mrs. Bell's room at 6:30 and then again at 7:00. In addition to our presentation, your students have spent much of this morning writing letters to you about what they expect from fifth grade. These letters will be waiting for you on your child's desk. I hope to see you there.<br />
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Mr. BMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-62225772239095803612010-08-31T07:10:00.000-07:002010-08-31T07:10:57.092-07:00Multiplication FactsWe need to know them!! We took a preliminary multiplication assessment last week to see what we needed to work on. We used the problems that we missed to create flashcards for studying. We will take multiplication quizzes 2-3 times a week on the Active Expressions until we are proficient in our facts. It is important that the fifth graders know the multiplication facts as it will be very beneficial to them in math. Please encourage and help your child study his or her flashcards. <br />
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Mr. BMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-30544378952555958532010-08-30T14:18:00.000-07:002010-08-30T14:18:37.863-07:00When You Reach Me OopsI just realized that the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/When-You-Reach-Rebecca-Stead/dp/0375850864/ref=tmm_pap_title_0">link</a> to <u>When You Reach Me</u> that I sent out in my email is for a copy that won't be released until March 2011. It seems a bit silly to buy a bunch of hardcover copies so maybe we'll just wait on that book until the latter half of the year. I would still appreciate copies but I might get back to you guys when the paper back is released. <br />
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Thanks,<br />
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Mr. BMr. Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06558150902432099112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238411868506707911.post-35443798943407633012010-08-30T08:07:00.000-07:002010-08-30T08:07:51.676-07:00First Post!Parents and Students,<br />
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Welcome to our class blog. We will use this to post important news, classroom updates, supply needs and other information that might be of interest or importance to you.<br />
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So far school has gotten off to a great start. We are on day 4 and are doing well. <br />
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Reading homework will begin tonight. Unless otherwise noted, students will need to do a reading log entry every night of the week, Monday-Sunday. They will first need to read for thirty minutes and then write a log entry based on what they read. I prefer that they are consistent from start to finish with the book they are reading. Things such as comics or magazines are okay on occasion but I much prefer the students to read novels. <br />
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We are working on figuring out math classes and as soon as those are sorted, math homework will come home.<br />
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Check back here for more updates!<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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