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Homework hub

Check this page nightly and weekly for homework updates, videos, assignment forms, and more.  This is your REST STOP for all things related to homework!  Let's build student independence and responsibility together!
NEED HELP? CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR FOR HOMEWORK HOTLINE TIMES!

Check NIGHTLY for Homework Assignments.

typical homework tasks:

Nightly reading (20+ min/night)
Record choice reading on Biblionasium.
Word work practice on SpellingCity -or-
monthly spelling choice menu (FUN!)
Math practice on ALEKS or homework page.

Additional assignments may be made based on season, need, etc. Such changes will be
noted on the homework calendar above.

ClassDojo points (awarded or deducted) are how we will track homework responsibility. I say responsibility PURPOSELY instead of completion. This is because I understand that things come up, schedules get tight, and tech problems arise.

In typical circumstances, homework is expected to be completed and Mrs. Petlak is able to track home practice on all three digital sites. However, if something comes up, the MOST IMPORTANT task is for your child to somehow notify me (via email and/or homework hotline, etc.). Usually I can help them with the issue and/or at least be notified ahead of time if they forget something at school, have a late practice, etc. It's this type of self-responsibility that is truly important. 

Enrichment Opportunities:

If you want additional homework or ways to challenge your child at home, we have some great, open-ended, project-based, self-paced opportunities for you and your child!  

I am in the process of creating an engaging, self-directed student home enrichment portal.
This site will house links to awesome 4th grade webquests, options for independent projects at home, forms to submit suggestions for enrichment at home, and more.

Until I complete the site, take a sneak peek at one example of student-directed home enrichment HERE. This US regions webquest ties to our curriculum and integrates NUMEROUS learning standards across all subject areas. Students will proceed at their own pace and complete the tasks as directed by the webquest. When completed, I will meet with the student at school to review what they have achieved and discuss home extensions. 

If your child thinks of a great home exploration on their own, they will be able to fill out a form on the enrichment page to submit their proposal to me & proceed!

2013-2014 Homework Assignments Below

April Spelling & Reading CHoice Menus

Click on each image below to see the full size version of each choice menu.
These are also in the "Desk of Mrs. Petlak" digital homework folder on the Drive.
Don't forget about the weekly reading log Google Form (scroll down below for form link).

NIGHTLY HOME READING LOG: DIGITAL FORM

SPECIAL PARENT WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
STUDENT PINTEREST PIN FOR CONFERENCE DISPLAY

Your child has been WORKING SO HARD to prepare all sorts of goodies showing off EVERYTHING they've learned and produced over the last trimester! We are creating a special display for you to enjoy as you wait in the hallway and need your help for one component.  Please complete this PINTEREST PIN about your child!

Your child should have come home with a blank Pinterest page, but if they did NOT, you may download and print a copy below. Instructions are below.  COMPLETED STUDENT PINS ARE DUE MONDAY!!

-INSTRUCTIONS-

-Print a blank copy-

HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK OF 12.16.13-12.20.13

1) CHOICE READING & RECORD
-FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK-

Enjoy CHOICE READING each night this week!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your DECEMBER READING LOGS.  

READING LOGS & RESPONSE MENU CHOICES ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, 12.20.13!!

If you forgot your reading log/response menu at school or have lost it, download it by clicking the file button on the post from TUESDAY, 12.3.13 BELOW.

2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE
-FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK-

You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school.

Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (12/20).You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button BELOW.

NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

3) MATH PRACTICE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK

This week, focus on practicing multi-digit multiplication on IXL and continued facts practice on XtraMath.
Level F: Multiplication
  1. D.1Multiplication facts to 12
  2. D.2Missing factors - facts to 12
  3. D.3Choose the multiples of a given number up to 12
  4. D.4Identify factors
  5. D.5Multiply 1-digit numbers by larger numbers
  6. D.6Multiplication patterns over increasing place values
  7. D.7Properties of multiplication
  8. D.8Estimate products
  9. D.9Estimate products: word problems
  10. D.10Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number: complete the missing steps
  11. D.11Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number
  12. D.12Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number: word problems
  13. D.13Choose numbers with a particular product
  14. D.14Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number: complete the missing steps
  15. D.15Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number
  16. D.16Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number: word problems
  17. D.17Multiply numbers ending in zeroes
  18. D.18Multiply numbers ending in zeroes: word problems
  19. D.19Multiply 3 numbers up to 2 digits each
  20. D.20Inequalities with multiplication

4) Southeast region weekly practice

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We are wrapping up our tour of the SOUTHEAST REGION tour by committing the location of the states in the NE Region to memory!  Practice by playing the game at the website below.

1) Click on the image above.  
2) Make sure you select SOUTH at the top of the page.
3) Choose the level of game you wish to play.
4) Practice multiple rounds of matching the states and saying the names of each state and TIME YOURSELF each time.  Try to BEAT YOUR TIME and ACCURACY!!
5) KNOWING CAPITALS WILL EARN EXTRA CREDIT!  
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If you finish ALL OF THE STATES activities above, then have fun with these games for states and capitals! This is great practice for at home tonight, too!
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Homework for the week of 12.9.13-12.13.13

1) CHOICE READING & RECORD
-for the entire week-

Enjoy CHOICE READING each night this week!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your DECEMBER READING LOGS.  

Since December is a short month due to winter break, you may want to start your reading response menu choices this week!

If you forgot your reading log/response menu at school or have lost it, download it by clicking the file button on the post from TUESDAY, 12.3.13 BELOW.

2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE
-FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK-

You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school.

Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (12/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button BELOW.

NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

3) MATH TUTORIALS FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK

                   INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Go to LearnZillion (CLICK HERE)
  2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
  3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
  4. WATCH THE LESSON VIDEO LISTED FOR EACH DAY.
  5. Pause to take notes on the CORE VIDEO.
  6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS FROM THE PRACTICE VIDEO & complete the practice problems on your recording worksheet.
  7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
  8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!
  9. If you do not have worksheets to record notes on, use blank paper.  You know how to do this!



WEEKEND
MONDAY, 12.9.13
4.NBT.5-VIDEO #2
& XtraMath
WEDNESDAY, 12.11.13
4.NBT.6-VIDEO #1
& XtraMath
TUESDAY, 12.10.13
4.NBT.5-VIDEO #4
& XtraMath
THURSDAY, 12.12.13
4.NBT.6-VIDEO #2
& XtraMath

4) Science/social studies for the week

LOGIN: northshore_teacher      PASSWORD: pop
TUESDAY, 12.10.13
WEDNESDAY, 12.11.13
THURSDAY, 12.12.13
1) Watch the video.   2) Take the CLASSIC quiz.  3) Email results to me.
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    HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY 12.3.13 (TASKS 1-3)

1) CHOICE READING & RECORD

DECEMBER READING LOGS & RESPONSE MENUS CAME HOME TODAY.
Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your DECEMBER READING LOGS.  

Since December is a short month due to winter break, you may want to start your reading response menu choices this week!

If you forgot your reading log/response menu at school or have lost it, download it by clicking the button BELOW.
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DECEMBER READING LOG & RESPONSE MENU

2) Spelling sort & choice

DECEMBER SPELLING CHOICE CONTRACTS CAME HOME TODAY.
You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school

Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (12/6).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button BELOW.

NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak
WORD SORT SUGGESTIONS
File Size: 44 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
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DECEMBER SPELLING CHOICE CONTRACT
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    HOMEWORK FOR Monday 12.2.13 (TASKS 1-3)

1) Choice reading & record

Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK SINCE OUR SCHOOL COPY MACHINES ARE BROKEN.  Hopefully tomorrow the copiers will be fixed and you will have a paper reading log and response menu.

3) LEARNZILLION 4.OA.5

Today we started tutorials for 4.OA.5 on LearnZillion today!  Everyone is in different spots, do ONE video tonight (wherever you left off today in class after your test) and take notes.

REMEMBER:  Follow these steps to get to your videos.
1) Log in
2) Click on MATH COURSES at top of page (see to right).
3) Click on 4th grade.
4) Click on Operations & Algebraic Thinking
5) Scroll down until you see #5: 4.OA.5
6) Watch the next video you are ready for.
7) Take notes on the video you watch and bring to school tomorrow for math talk.

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LOOK TO THE RIGHT FOR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEARNZILLION TONIGHT.

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2) spelling city practice

SINCE OUR COPY MACHINES ARE NOT FULLY WORKING, tonight your spelling practice should be SPELLINGCITY.COM.  Your words should be written in your assignment notebook, and your green list with list name should be in your home folder.  Practice at least 2 activities on SpellingCity tonight.
1)  www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak
2) BE SURE TO LOG IN BEFORE PRACTICING!

    HOMEWORK FOR ThurSDAY 11.21.13 (TASKS 1-4)

1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for NOVEMBER (SENT HOME MONDAY, 11/4) and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

PDF copies of your November monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

3) xtra math facts and
ixl multiplication

  1. Do at LEAST 1 round of XtraMath facts practice.
  2. IXL (LEVEL F or HIGHER) activities below:

MULTIPLICATION:
  • D.1Multiplication facts to 12
  • D.2Missing factors - facts to 12
  • D.3Choose the multiples of a given number up to 12
  • D.4Identify factors
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    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:
    HOMEWORK DUE & TEST!

    WORD LISTS CAME HOME TODAY, 11/18.  You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11//13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) BRAINSTORM PERSONAL GOALS

    This week you completed your academic data binder based on our learning standards.  Tomorrow you will complete a 2nd trimester goals survey.  TONIGHT, brainstorm goals for the following areas and write them in your assignment notebook or on blank paper:

    1) behavior
    2) work completion/quality of work
    3) reading
    4) spelling
    5) writing (essays--not handwriting)
    6) math
    7) social studies
    8) science

    HOMEWORK FOR Wednesday 11.20.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for NOVEMBER (SENT HOME MONDAY, 11/4) and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your November monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    3) LEARNZILLION 4.OA.4
    VIDEO #8 (DUE 11/21)

    Use divisibility rules to determine if a number is a multiple of 2, 3, or 6
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE LESSON VIDEO #8: Use divisibility rules to determine if a number is a multiple of 2, 3, or 6
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS FROM THE PRACTICE VIDEO & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!
    ALL SCHOOL COPY MACHINES AND PRINTERS ARE BROKEN, SO YOU HAVE 2 OPTIONS FOR RECORDING NOTES TONIGHT: 
     1) DOWNLOAD & PRINT THE FILE BELOW (YESTERDAY'S POST).
    2) TAKE NOTES ON BLANK PAPER.

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:

    WORD LISTS CAME HOME TODAY, 11/18.  You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11//13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) BRAINPOP COLONIES
    VIDEO & CLASSIC QUIZ

    WE HAVE BEGUN LEARNING ABOUT JAMESTOWN, VA AND THE 13 COLONIES.  WATCH THE BRAINPOP VIDEO TO LEARN MORE AND TAKE THE QUIZ TO SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW.  WE'LL LEARN MORE ABOUT JAMESTOWN FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK!
    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. YOU WILL WATCH 1 VIDEO and take 1 QUIZ!
    4. Scroll down for details and links.
    5. Remember: You may need to watch the video MORE THAN ONCE and pause to take notes or think about what you just saw in order to do best on the quiz.

    LOGIN: northshore_teacher
    PASSWORD: pop

    WATCH THE VIDEO


    TAKE THE CLASSIC QUIZ

    HOMEWORK FOR tuesday 11.19.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for NOVEMBER (SENT HOME MONDAY, 11/4) and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your November monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    3) learnzillion 4.oa.4
    video #7 (due 11/20)

    Determine if a number is prime or composite using area models
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE LESSON VIDEO #7: Determine if a number is prime or composite using area models
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS FROM THE PRACTICE VIDEO & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!
    ALL SCHOOL COPY MACHINES AND PRINTERS ARE BROKEN, SO YOU HAVE 2 OPTIONS FOR RECORDING NOTES TONIGHT:  1) DOWNLOAD & PRINT THE FILE BELOW.  2) TAKE NOTES ON BLANK PAPER.
    lz_4.oa.4.pdf
    File Size: 22 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:

    WORD LISTS CAME HOME TODAY, 11/18.  You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11//13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) brainpop fossil fuels video & classic quiz

    IF YOU DID NOT WATCH THE VIDEO AND COMPLETE THE QUIZ FROM LAST NIGHT (NATURAL RESOURCES) YOU MUST DO SO FIRST TONIGHT.
    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. YOU WILL WATCH 1 VIDEO and take 1 QUIZ!
    4. Scroll down for details and links.
    5. Remember: You may need to watch the video MORE THAN ONCE and pause to take notes or think about what you just saw in order to do best on the quiz.
    WATCH THE VIDEO


    TAKE THE CLASSIC QUIZ

    HOMEWORK FOR Monday 11.18.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for NOVEMBER (SENT HOME MONDAY, 11/4) and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your November monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    3) Math: Xtra math, ixl, learnzillion quiz

    If you DID NOT complete the LearnZillion quiz for 4.OA.4 in your LZ online folder, please do so.  It should look like the image below.
    After you finish the LZ quiz shown above, do AT LEAST one round of XtraMath facts practice, followed by IXL (Level F or higher) multiplication activities.

    I am able to see who completed the LZ quiz, XtraMath practice, and IXL activities by looking online!!!  Not participating will result in a homework warning.

    NEED HELP?
    HAVE QUESTIONS?

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:

    WORD LISTS CAME HOME TODAY, 11/18.  You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11//13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

     4) Brainpop natural resources video &
    classic quiz

    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. YOU WILL WATCH 1 VIDEO and take 1 QUIZ!
    4. Scroll down for details and links.
    5. Remember: You may need to watch the video MORE THAN ONCE and pause to take notes or think about what you just saw in order to do best on the quiz.
    WATCH THE VIDEO
    TAKE THE CLASSIC QUIZ & EMAIL RESULTS

    HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY 11.14.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for NOVEMBER (SENT HOME MONDAY, 11/4) and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your November monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    3) MATH MEETS FASHION:

    HOW MUCH FUN WAS MATH TODAY?!?!?!
    EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR MATH HOMEWORK REFERENCE TONIGHT IS ON THE 
    CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS WEBPAGE.
    1) If you DID NOT FINISH your math -or- if I made NOTES ABOUT CORRECTIONS on your pages, you need to finish at home.  REMEMBER: EVEN IF YOU FORGOT YOUR PAPERS AT HOME, YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THEM FROM THE CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS PAGE.

    2) After you finish (or if you're already finished), MATH TALK WITH YOUR PARENTS about the problems on each page.  Explain HOW you got your answers, STRATEGIES you used, etc.  You can prove you did this part of the assignment in 2 ways (you choose!):

    A) Have your parents sign the UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER of EACH PAGE in ink pen, in cursive after you math talk.
    B) Use a recording app like VOICE MEMO or AUDIO NOTES to record your math talk and then email it to me! (See tutorial video below!)
    **NOTE:  Use the MATH TALK STARTERS below to help you math talk with your parents or during your voice memo recording.

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:
    TEST & HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW

    WORD LISTS CAME HOME MONDAY, 11/4.  You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11/15/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) Hershey factory tour

    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THIS PART OF THE HOMEWORK IS LOCATED ON OUR CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS WEBPAGE.
    1) Watch the Hershey Factory Tour & take notes. Most of you should have finished this today.

    2) Read the page from your Social Studies book on Hershey, PA.  You can click on the picture of the book page to make it get bigger.


    3) Watch the Brainpop video & take the CLASSIC quiz, then email your results to me. 
    Login: northshore_teacher
    Password: pop


    4) TAKE THE HERSHEY CANDY POLL!  Which is your favorite??  Only choose 1.

    HOMEWORK FOR Thursday 11.7.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for NOVEMBER (SENT HOME MONDAY, 11/4) and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your November monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4, BELOW.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.3
    LESSON 7

    Solve multi-step word problems by 
    using model drawing
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE LESSON VIDEO #7: Solve multi-step word problems by using model drawing
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy FROM LAST WEEK.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS FROM THE PRACTICE VIDEO & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:

    WORD LISTS CAME HOME MONDAY, 11/4.  You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Each night, choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11/8/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button from the post on MONDAY, 11/4, BELOW.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) NE Region map test tomorrow & state capitals extra credit

    This is a FRIENDLY REMINDER that our NE REGIONS STATE LOCATION final quiz is tomorrow.
    Use the map below in slide 1 of the slideshow to practice and slide 2 to quiz yourself.  For extra credit, practice the state capitals using slide #3.

    HOMEWORK FOR Monday 11.4.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for NOVEMBER (SENT HOME TODAY) and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    **If you haven't finished THROUGH CHAPTER 12 IN YEAR OF THE BOAR (DECEMBER), please listen to the audio chapters by clicking HERE to go to our CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS page.  That will serve as your reading tonight.

    PDF copies of your November monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button BELOW.
    November Rdg. Log & Menu
    File Size: 148 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.3
    LESSON 5 (SKIP VIDEO 4!!)

    SOLVE MULTI-STEP WORD PROBLEMS 
    USING MODEL DRAWING
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE LESSON VIDEO #5 (SKIP #4!!) CALLED: Solve multi-step word problems using 
      MODEL DRAWING.
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy FROM LAST WEEK.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS FROM THE PRACTICE VIDEO & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!

    NEED HELP?

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:

    WORD LISTS CAME HOME TODAY.  You should have a green copy of words in your home folder and the words written in your assignment notebook. Choose 1 way to quickly sort your words, like we do at school

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11/8/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button BELOW.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak
    Spelling SORT Suggestions
    File Size: 44 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File
    November Spelling Contracts.pdf
    File Size: 170 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    4) FINISH YOUR CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS ELECTRICITY EXPLORATION.

    IF YOU WERE GIVEN ANOTHER COPY OF THE NE REGIONS MAP BEFORE LEAVING SCHOOL TODAY, YOU NEED TO STUDY THE STATES FIRST, BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ELECTRICITY EXPLORATION!!
    CONTINUE AND FINISH THE CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS EXPLORATION ASSIGNMENTS:
    1) SLIDESHOWS
    2) 4 FUN FACTS NOTES
    3) BRAINPOP VIDEOS AND CLASSIC QUIZZES

    HOMEWORK FOR Wednesday 10.30.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD:
    YEAR OF THE BOAR, CH. 12
    (DECEMBER)
    READING LOG & MENU DUE!!

    Tonight you should have brought home your Year of the Boar & Jackie Robsinson novel.  By tomorrow (THURSDAY, 10/31), you should have read THROUGH CHAPTER 12: DECEMBER (END OF BOOK).

    Chapters 8-12 (AUGUST-DECEMBER) are available to listen to as you read along on our "Cruisin' Through Class" page. CLICK HERE to go to that page and listen to the chapters.

    YOUR OCTOBER READING LOG AND RESPONSE MENU CHOICES ARE DUE TOMORROW, 10/31/13!!!!! OUR HOMEWORK REWARD PARTY IS FRIDAY, SO DON'T FORGET THIS TOMORROW!

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on the post from MONDAY 10/7/13.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.3
    LESSON 3

    Solve multi-step word problems using 
    front-end estimation
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE LESSON VIDEO #3 CALLED: Solve multi-step word problems using 
      front-end estimation
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS FROM THE PRACTICE VIDEO & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:

    Word lists were sent home last week!  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (Download from the post on MONDAY, 10/7/13)

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11/1/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON THE POST FROM MONDAY, 10/7/13.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) NORTHEAST REGION
    MAP PRACTICE
    (TEST FRIDAY!)

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    We are wrapping up our tour of the NORTHEAST REGION tour by committing the location of the states in the NE Region to memory!  Practice by playing the game at the website below.  

    1) Click on the image below.  
    2) Make sure you select NORTHEAST at the top of the page.
    3) Choose the level of game you wish to play.
    4) Practice multiple rounds of matching the states and saying the names of each state and TIME YOURSELF each time.  Try to BEAT YOUR TIME and ACCURACY!!
    5) KNOWING CAPITALS WILL EARN EXTRA CREDIT!

    NEED HELP??

    HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY 10.28.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for October and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    **If you haven't finished THROUGH CHAPTER 10 IN YEAR OF THE BOAR (OCTOBER), please listen to the audio chapters by clicking HERE to go to our CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS page.  That will serve as your reading tonight.

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on the homework post from MONDAY, 10/7/13.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.3
    LESSON 1-DUE 10/29

    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE LESSON VIDEO CALLED: Solve multi-step word problems by organizing the data.
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS FROM THE PRACTICE VIDEO & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!
    LZ_4.OA.3.pdf
    File Size: 33 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:

    Word lists were sent home last week!  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (Download from the post on MONDAY, 10/7/13)

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (11/1/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON LAST MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) NORTHEAST REGION
    map practice

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    We are wrapping up our tour of the NORTHEAST REGION tour by committing the location of the states in the NE Region to memory!  Practice by playing the game at the website below.  

    1) Click on the image below.  
    2) Make sure you select NORTHEAST at the top of the page.
    3) Choose the level of game you wish to play.
    4) Practice multiple rounds of matching the states and saying the names of each state and TIME YOURSELF each time.  Try to BEAT YOUR TIME and ACCURACY!!

    need help?
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    HOMEWORK FOR ThurSDAY, 10.23.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    SUMMARY: 1) Year of the Boar Ch. 10, reading log, reading response (DUE NEXT WEEK)  2) Spelling sort/choice
    3) LearnZillion 4.OA.3 video due 10/25, return pack tomorrow  4) LearnZillion RL.4.3 Character Changes video & notes

    1) READ & RECORD:
    YEAR OF THE BOAR

    Tonight you should have brought home your Year of the Boar & Jackie Robsinson novel.  By tomorrow (FRIDAY, 11/25), you should have read THROUGH CHAPTER 10: OCTOBER.

    Chapters 8-10 (AUGUST-OCTOBER) are available to listen to as you read along on our "Cruisin' Through Class" page. CLICK HERE to go to that page and listen to the chapters.

    **ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT to complete your October reading log and reading response menu (appetizer, main course, dessert)!**

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on MONDAY'S POST.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.2
    LESSON 7-DUE 10/25

    Solve multiplicative comparison word problems using multiplication or division
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: Solve multiplicative comparison word problems using multiplication or division
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy FROM THURSDAY, 10/17 BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:
    test tomorrow & choice contracts due!

    Word lists were sent home last week!  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (Download from the post on MONDAY, 10/7/13)

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/25/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) Learnzillion: RL.4.3
    describe a change in a character

    Even if you already started or watched this video during daily rotations, I want you to watch it again and take notes throughout the video.
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: DESCRIBE A CHANGE IN A CHARACTER
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!
    EITHER PRINT OUT THE NOTES PAGE FOR RL.4.3 BELOW, OR TAKE NOTES IN YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK OR ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER.
    lz_rl.4.3.pdf
    File Size: 14 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File
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    HOMEWORK FOR WedneSDAY, 10.23.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for October and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    **If you haven't finished CHAPTERS 8-9 IN YEAR OF THE BOAR (AUGUST/SEPTEMBER), please listen to the audio chapters by clicking HERE to go to our CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS page.  That will serve as your reading tonight.

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on the homework post from MONDAY, 10/7/13.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.2
    LESSON 6-DUE 10/24

    Solve multiplicative comparison word problems by using a division sentence
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: Solve multiplicative comparison word problems by using a division sentence
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy FROM THURSDAY, 10/17 BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!

    need help?
    tech troubles?
    confused?

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:
    WE HAVE SPELLING CITY PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP NOW!
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!!!!

    Word lists were sent home last week!  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (Download from the post from MONDAY, 10/7/13)

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/25/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) brainpop eyes video 
    & quiz

    We previewed this EYES video today in class.  IF you need to RE-watch the video, please do so.  THEN, take the quiz, and email the results to me to be best prepared for our EXPERIMENTS TOMORROW AND FRIDAY!

    you may need to 
    re-watch the video

    take the classic graded quiz
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    HOMEWORK FOR TueSDAY, 10.23.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    SUMMARY: 1) Reading choice & record  2) Spelling sort & choice 
    3) LearnZillion video #5 due 10/23  4) Brainpop COLOR video and classic quiz

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for October and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    **If you haven't finished CHAPTERS 8-9 IN YEAR OF THE BOAR (AUGUST/SEPTEMBER), please listen to the audio chapters by clicking HERE to go to our CRUISIN' THROUGH CLASS page.  That will serve as your reading tonight.

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on the homework post from MONDAY, 10/7/13.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.2
    LESSON 5-DUE 10/23

    Solve multiplicative comparison word problems by using bar models to 
    represent division
    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: Solve multiplicative comparison word problems by using bar models to represent division
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy FROM THURSDAY, 10/17 BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!

    need help? 
    confused?

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE:
    WE HAVE SPELLING CITY PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP NOW!
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!!!!

    Word lists were sent home last week!  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (Download from the post from MONDAY, 10/7/13)

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/25/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU MUST LOG-IN ON SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE, NOW THAT WE HAVE OUR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!!   www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) Brainpop color video

    We will be experimenting with COLOR in science this week!  Watch the video, take the quiz, and email the results to me to be best prepared!
    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. YOU WILL WATCH 1 VIDEO and take 1 QUIZ!
    4. Scroll down for details and links.
    5. Remember: You may need to watch the video MORE THAN ONCE and pause to take notes or think about what you just saw in order to do best on the quiz.

    Watch the video

    take the classic graded quiz

    HOMEWORK FOR thursday, 10.17.13 (TASKS 1-3)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for October and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on LAST MONDAY'S POST.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.2
    LESSON 1-Compare numbers using additive & multiplicitive comparison

    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: COMPARE NUMBERS USING ADDITIVE & MULTIPLICATIVE COMPARISONS
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!
    LZ NOTES PAGE FOR 4.OA.2
    File Size: 28 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    need help?
    confused?

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE

    Word lists were sent home YESTERDAY!  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (download from LAST MONDAY'S POST).

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/18/13).  You must complete 10 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG INTO SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE.  JUST GO TO SPELLING CITY AND FIND YOUR LIST.     www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) BRAINPOP light  VIDEO

    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. YOU WILL WATCH 1 VIDEO and take 1 QUIZ!
    4. Scroll down for details and links.
    5. Remember: You may need to watch the video MORE THAN ONCE and pause to take notes or think about what you just saw in order to do best on the quiz.

    watch the video

    take the classic quiz
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    HOMEWORK FOR wednesday, 10.16.13 (TASKS 1-3)

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for October and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on LAST MONDAY'S POST.

    3) IXL: MULTIPLY

    1. Go to www.ixl.com/signin/nssd112.
    2. Login: Look at sticker in assignment notebook.
    3. Level F (Click HERE) 
    4. LEVEL F:  Choose any MULTIPLICATION activity (D.1-D.3) to practice for 15-20 minutes.
    5. IF YOU NEED A CHALLENGE:  Choose any MULTIPLICATION activity LEVEL F (D.4-D.20).
    6. Complete at least 1 activity (from above) or spend about 15-20 minutes on IXL.
    7. Mrs. Petlak will get a report listing who practiced, for how long, and which activities were completed.


    MULTIPLICATION LEVEL F:
    1. D.1Multiplication facts to 12
    2. D.2Missing factors - facts to 12
    3. D.3Choose the multiples of a given number up to 12
    4. D.4Identify factors
    5. D.5Multiply 1-digit numbers by larger numbers
    6. D.6Multiplication patterns over increasing place values
    7. D.7Properties of multiplication
    8. D.8Estimate products
    9. D.9Estimate products: word problems
    10. D.10Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number: complete the missing steps
    11. D.11Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number
    12. D.12Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number: word problems
    13. D.13Choose numbers with a particular product
    14. D.14Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number: complete the missing steps
    15. D.15Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number
    16. D.16Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number: word problems
    17. D.17Multiply numbers ending in zeroes
    18. D.18Multiply numbers ending in zeroes: word problems
    19. D.19Multiply 3 numbers up to 2 digits each
    20. D.20Inequalities with multiplication

    need help?
    have questions?

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE

    SPELLING LISTS WERE SENT HOME TODAY!
    REMEMBER: You only need to complete 10 points this week due to shortened schedule. 
    Your words SHOULD be written in your ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK.  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (download from LAST MONDAY'S POST).

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/18/13).  You must complete 10 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG INTO SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE.  JUST GO TO SPELLING CITY AND FIND YOUR LIST.     www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) Brainpop VIDEO & QUIZ: 
    Sound & Light WAVES

    This week our tourist stop in NEW YORK CITY is BROADWAY!  Here, we will be learning about 
    SOUND AND LIGHT.
    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. YOU WILL WATCH 1 VIDEO and take 1 QUIZ!
    4. Scroll down for details and links.
    5. Remember: You may need to watch the video MORE THAN ONCE and pause to take notes or think about what you just saw in order to do best on the quiz.

    watch the video

    take the graded quiz.
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    HOMEWORK FOR tuesday, 10.15.13 (TASKS 1-3)

    1) READ & RECORD:
    Year of the Boar

    Tonight you should have brought home your Year of the Boar & Jackie Robsinson novel.  You should be reading or finished with Ch. 7-JULY.

    IF YOU ALREADY FINISHED ALL OF CHAPTER 7:  You may read a book of your choice for tonight's assignment.

    IF YOU NEED TO FINISH CHAPTER 7: Finish that chapter.
    This is your reading for tonight, so be sure to record it in your log.  You may read to self, read to a family member or friend, or have a family member read it to you and discuss.

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on LAST MONDAY'S POST.

    3) FEATHERS POEM 
    & GOOGLE FORM

    Mrs. Lucci has asked us to read the poem below and brainstorm ideas about GOSSIP for a special music project.

    1) Read the poem to yourself AND out loud for FLUENCY.
    2) Complete the Google Form below with your ideas about GOSSIP.

    complete the
    google form below

    2) IXL: Multiply

    1. Go to www.ixl.com/signin/nssd112.
    2. Login: Look at sticker in assignment notebook.
    3. Level F (Click HERE) 
    4. LEVEL F:  Choose any MULTIPLICATION activity (D.1-D.3) to practice for 15-20 minutes.
    5. IF YOU NEED A CHALLENGE:  Choose any MULTIPLICATION activity LEVEL F (D.4-D.20).
    6. Complete at least 1 activity (from above) or spend about 15-20 minutes on IXL.
    7. Mrs. Petlak will get a report listing who practiced, for how long, and which activities were completed.


    MULTIPLICATION LEVEL F:
    1. D.1Multiplication facts to 12
    2. D.2Missing factors - facts to 12
    3. D.3Choose the multiples of a given number up to 12
    4. D.4Identify factors
    5. D.5Multiply 1-digit numbers by larger numbers
    6. D.6Multiplication patterns over increasing place values
    7. D.7Properties of multiplication
    8. D.8Estimate products
    9. D.9Estimate products: word problems
    10. D.10Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number: complete the missing steps
    11. D.11Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number
    12. D.12Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number: word problems
    13. D.13Choose numbers with a particular product
    14. D.14Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number: complete the missing steps
    15. D.15Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number
    16. D.16Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number: word problems
    17. D.17Multiply numbers ending in zeroes
    18. D.18Multiply numbers ending in zeroes: word problems
    19. D.19Multiply 3 numbers up to 2 digits each
    20. D.20Inequalities with multiplication

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    HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, 10.10.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    SUMMARY: Read and record (CHOICE), Spelling sort & choice,
    IXL (add, subtract, multiply), and Skyscraper Brainpop Video/Quiz

    1) READ & RECORD: CHOICE

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for October and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on MONDAY'S POST.

    3) IXL: add, subtract, multiply

    1. Go to www.ixl.com/signin/nssd112.
    2. Login: Look at sticker in assignment notebook.
    3. Level F (Click HERE) -OR- Level G (Click HERE) if you feel Level F is too simple and want a CHALLENGE.
    4. IF YOU CHOOSE LEVEL F:  Choose any ADDITION activity B.1-B.6, SUBTRACTION activity C.1-C.5 or MULTIPLICATION activity (D.1-D.2).
    5. IF YOU CHOOSE LEVEL G (CHALLENGE):  Choose any ADDITION & SUBTRACTION MIXED PRACTICE (D.1-D.11) or MULTIPLICATION (F.1-F.18).
    6. Complete at least 1 activity (from above) or spend about 15 minutes on IXL.
    7. Mrs. Petlak will get a report listing who practiced, for how long, and which activities were completed.
    LEVEL F:
    ADDITION:
    1. B.1Add numbers up to millions
    2. B.2Add numbers up to millions: word problems
    3. B.3Addition: fill in the missing digits
    4. B.4Properties of addition
    5. B.5Add 3 or more numbers up to millions
    6. B.6Addition patterns over increasing place values
    SUBTRACTION:
    1. C.1Subtract numbers up to millions
    2. C.2Subtract numbers up to millions: word problems
    3. C.3Subtraction: fill in the missing digits
    4. C.4Subtraction patterns over increasing place values
    5. C.5Choose numbers with a particular difference
    MULTIPLICATION
    1. D.1Multiplication facts to 12
    2. D.2Missing factors - facts to 12


    LEVEL G: CHALLENGE
    ADDITION & SUBTRACTION MIXED PRACTICE:
    1. D.1Add and subtract whole numbers up to billions
    2. D.2Add and subtract whole numbers: word problems
    3. D.3Add and subtract money amounts
    4. D.4Add and subtract money: word problems
    5. D.5Complete addition and subtraction sentences
    6. D.6Fill in the missing digits
    7. D.7Choose numbers with a particular sum or difference
    8. D.8Properties of addition
    9. D.9Inequalities with addition and subtraction
    10. D.10Estimate sums and differences of whole numbers
    11. D.11Estimate sums and differences: word problems
    MULTIPLICATION:
    1. F.1Multiply by 1-digit numbers
    2. F.2Multiply by 1-digit numbers: word problems
    3. F.3Multiplication patterns over increasing place values
    4. F.4Multiply numbers ending in zeroes
    5. F.5Multiply numbers ending in zeroes: word problems
    6. F.6Properties of multiplication
    7. F.7Choose numbers with a particular product
    8. F.8Estimate products
    9. F.9Estimate products: word problems
    10. F.10Multiply by 2-digit numbers: complete the missing steps
    11. F.11Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number
    12. F.12Multiply a 2-digit number by a larger number
    13. F.13Multiply by 2-digit numbers: word problems
    14. F.14Multiply three or more numbers up to 2 digits each
    15. F.15Multiply by 3-digit numbers
    16. F.16Multiply three numbers up to 3 digits each
    17. F.17Multiply three or more numbers: word problems
    18. F.18Inequalities with multiplication

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE
    WEEK #1 DUE TOMORROW!

    Your words SHOULD be written in your ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK.  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (download from MONDAY'S POST).

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/11/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG INTO SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE.  JUST GO TO SPELLING CITY AND FIND YOUR LIST.     www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) SKYSCRAPERS VIDEO & QUIZ FROM BRAINPOP

    TOMORROW WE'RE VISITING THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING!  
    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. YOU WILL WATCH 1 VIDEO and take 1 QUIZ!
    4. Scroll down for details and links.

    watch the brainpop video.

    CLICK HERE or the image above that says, SKYSCRAPERS to watch the Brainpop video.

    take the graded quiz and email the results from brainpop to mrs. petlak.

    1. Take the GRADED QUIZ by clicking HERE.
    2. EMAIL your results to me:  lpetlak@nssd112.org (The email option will automatically pop up if you take the GRADED QUIZ.  You do not have to email me separately.)

    do you need help?
    are you having trouble with the assignment?
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    HOMEWORK FOR wednesday, 10.9.13 (TASKS 1-3)

    1) READ & RECORD: choice

    Enjoy CHOICE READING tonight!  Read to yourself, read to a family member or friend, or have them read to you. No matter which you choose, be sure to record it in your reading log for October and start working on your reading menu responses due at the end of the month!

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on MONDAY'S POST.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.1
    LESSON 3-multiplication as a comparison using number sentences

    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: MULTIPLICATION AS A COMPARISON USING NUMBER SENTENCES.
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy ON MONDAY'S POST BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE

    Your words SHOULD be written in your ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK.  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (download from MONDAY'S POST).

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/11/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG INTO SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE.  JUST GO TO SPELLING CITY AND FIND YOUR LIST.     www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    HAVE QUESTIONS?
    NEED HELP?
    EMAIL MRS. PETLAK NOW!
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    HOMEWORK FOR tuesday, 10.8.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    SUMMARY: Read and record (Year of the Boar Ch. 5), Spelling sort & choice,
    LearnZillion Math Video (make bar models), and Proper Nouns video and questions

    1) READ & RECORD:
    YEAR OF THE BOAR

    Tonight you should have brought home your Year of the Boar & Jackie Robsinson novel.  We started reading CHAPTER 5 in class today.  Each of you are at a different spot in that chapter, depending on how much you finished in class.

    IF YOU ALREADY FINISHED ALL OF CHAPTER 5:  You may read a book of your choice for tonight's assignment.

    IF YOU NEED TO FINISH CHAPTER 5: Finish that chapter.
    This is your reading for tonight, so be sure to record it in your log.  You may read to self, read to a family member or friend, or have a family member read it to you and discuss.

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button on MONDAY'S POST.

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.1
    LESSON 2-COMPARE NUMBERS USING BAR MODELS

    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: COMPARING NUMBERS USING BAR MODELS
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy ON MONDAY'S POST BELOW.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!

    Having problems?
    Need help?

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE

    Your words SHOULD be written in your ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK.  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (download from MONDAY'S POST).

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/11/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button ON MONDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG INTO SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE.  JUST GO TO SPELLING CITY AND FIND YOUR LIST.     www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak

    4) Proper Nouns Video & activity

    1. Watch the video by clicking the image ABOVE.
    2. Pause on the last slide that looks like the picture BELOW.
    3. Record the common nouns (school, shoe, teacher, etc.) and then next to them, write the PROPER NOUNS for that common noun.
    **NOTE: You may write these in your assignment notebook or on a separate piece of blank paper. Bring your answers to school tomorrow!

    HOMEWORK FOR MondaY, 10.7.13 (TASKS 1-4)

    SUMMARY: Read and record (Year of the Boar), Spelling sort & choice,
    LearnZillion Math Video (Commutative Property), and Northeast Region video and questions

    1) READ & RECORD:
    YEAR OF THE BOAR

    Tonight you should have brought home your Year of the Boar & Jackie Robsinson novel.  We started reading CHAPTER 4 in class today.  Each of you are at a different spot in that chapter, depending on how much you finished in class.

    IF YOU ALREADY FINISHED ALL OF CHAPTER 4:  You may read a book of your choice for tonight's assignment.

    IF YOU NEED TO FINISH CHAPTER 4: Finish that chapter.
    This is your reading for tonight, so be sure to record it in your log.  You may read to self, read to a family member or friend, or have a family member read it to you and discuss.

    PDF copies of your October monthly reading log and reading response menu can be downloaded using the button below.
    october_rdg._log_response_menu.pdf
    File Size: 237 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    3) LEARNZILLION: 4.OA.1
    LESSON 1-COMMUTATIVE PROPERTY

    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: THE COMMUTATIVE PROPERTY
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy below.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW for discussion!
    LEARNZILLION NOTES FOR WEEK OF 10-7-13
    File Size: 20 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    2) SPELLING SORT & CHOICE

     Your words SHOULD be written in your ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK.  Practice one of the suggested sorts. (download below).

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/11/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it by clicking the button below.

    NOTE:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG INTO SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE.  JUST GO TO SPELLING CITY AND FIND YOUR LIST.     www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak
    OCTOBER WEEKLY SPELLING CONTRACT
    File Size: 63 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File
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    File Size: 110 kb
    File Type: png
    Download File

    4) NORTHEAST REGION TOUR

    1. Watch the video all the way through at least one time.
    2. Read the questions below and re-watch the video, pausing where you need to, in order to answer the questions below.
    **Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper or in your assignment notebook.  Return them to school tomorrow!

    QUESTIONS:
    1. What are 2 great tourist attractions in Pennsylvania?
    2. What landmark tourist attractions did they show you in New York City?
    3. What is your favorite fact about Niagra Falls?
    4. What was your favorite fact about Washington, D.C.?
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    Homework for wednesday, 10.2.13 (tasks 1-4)

    1) read & record:
    year of the boar

    Tonight you should have brought home your Year of the Boar & Jackie Robsinson novel.  We started reading CHAPTER 2 in class today.  Each of you are at a different spot in that chapter, depending on how much you finished in class.

    IF YOU FINISHED ALL OF CHAPTER 2:  You may read a book of your choice for tonight's assignment.

    IF YOU NEED TO FINISH CHAPTER 2: Finish that chapter.
    This is your reading for tonight, so be sure to record it in your log.  You may read to self, read to a family member or friend, or have a family member read it to you and discuss.


    WOULD YOU LIKE TO LISTEN INSTEAD OF READING OR LISTEN ALONG AS YOU READ IN YOUR CHAPTER BOOK?
    If so, click on the links below.
    The audio recording of Ch. 2 is broken up into 5 chunks that are 5 minutes each.  A few sentences at the very end of the chapter did not record, but you can read those on your own!

    audio links for chapter 2

    Chapter 2, Part 1
    Chapter 2, Part 2
    Chapter 2, Part 3
    Chapter 2, Part 4
    Chapter 2, Part 5

    3) ixl addition & subtraction skills

    1. Go to www.ixl.com/signin/nssd112.
    2. Login: Look at sticker in assignment notebook.
    3. Level F (Click HERE) -OR- Level G (Click HERE) if you feel Level F is too simple and want a CHALLENGE.
    4. IF YOU CHOOSE LEVEL F:  Choose any ADDITION activity B.1-B.6 -or- SUBTRACTION activity C.1-C.5.
    5. IF YOU CHOOSE LEVEL G (CHALLENGE):  Choose any ADDITION & SUBTRACTION MIXED PRACTICE (D.1-D.11)
    6. Complete at least 1 activity (from above) or spend about 15 minutes on IXL.
    7. Mrs. Petlak will get a report listing who practiced, for how long, and which activities were completed.
    LEVEL F:
    ADDITION:
    1. B.1Add numbers up to millions
    2. B.2Add numbers up to millions: word problems
    3. B.3Addition: fill in the missing digits
    4. B.4Properties of addition
    5. B.5Add 3 or more numbers up to millions
    6. B.6Addition patterns over increasing place values
    SUBTRACTION:
    1. C.1Subtract numbers up to millions
    2. C.2Subtract numbers up to millions: word problems
    3. C.3Subtraction: fill in the missing digits
    4. C.4Subtraction patterns over increasing place values
    5. C.5Choose numbers with a particular difference

    LEVEL G: CHALLENGE
    ADDITION & SUBTRACTION MIXED PRACTICE:
    1. D.1Add and subtract whole numbers up to billions
    2. D.2Add and subtract whole numbers: word problems
    3. D.3Add and subtract money amounts
    4. D.4Add and subtract money: word problems
    5. D.5Complete addition and subtraction sentences
    6. D.6Fill in the missing digits
    7. D.7Choose numbers with a particular sum or difference
    8. D.8Properties of addition
    9. D.9Inequalities with addition and subtraction
    10. D.10Estimate sums and differences of whole numbers
    11. D.11Estimate sums and differences: word problems

    2) spelling sort & choice

    You should have brought home your GREEN spelling sort sheet on Monday or Tuesday.  Practice one of the suggested sorts.

    Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/4/13).  You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it below from TUESDAY'S POST.

    NOTE:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG INTO SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE.  JUST GO TO SPELLING CITY AND FIND YOUR LIST.     www.spellingcity.com/mrspetlak


    4) good ship lollipop visualization sketch

    NOTE:  THIS IS OPTIONAL.  YOU WILL BE GIVEN TIME IN CLASS ON FRIDAY 
    (WHEN MRS. PETLAK IS BACK) TO WATCH & SKETCH.

    In our novel (Year of the Boar), Bandit decided to choose Shirley Temple Wong as her American name. We discussed WHY Shirley Temple was significant as aN American icon at the time of the novel, her characteristics, and what Bandit hoped to accomplish by choosing that name.

    When we watched the video clip below, we noticed the AMAZINGLY JUICY WORDS AND DESCRIPTIONS used in the song.  ALL of us had mental movies playing in our minds.  We are going to SKETCH THOSE MENTAL IMAGES!!

    If you would like to watch ahead and start a draft sketch of your mental images from this song, then watch the video below and study the lyrics (words to the song) that are at the bottom.  

    Your mom and dad will probably get a kick out of this and it's a MUCH more pleasant video than one on FOOT BINDING!!!

    Lyrics (words) to 
    Good Ship lollipop:

    On the good ship
    Lollipop
    Its a sweet trip
    To the candy shop
    Where bon-bon's play,
    On the sunny beach
    Of peppermint bay
    Lemonade stands,
    Everywhere
    Crackerjack bands,
    Fill the air,
    And there you are,
    Happy landings on a chocolate bar.
    See the sugar bowl
    Do a tootsie roll
    In a big bad devils food cake,
    If you eat too much,
    Oh, oh,
    You'll awake,
    With a tummy ache.

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    Homework for tuesday, 10.1.13 (tasks 1-4)

    1) Read & record:
    Year of the Boar

    Tonight you should have brought home your Year of the Boar & Jackie Robsinson novel.  Turn to page 13 and go tot he 3rd line from the top.  It starts with this sentence:  "The Letter!"  Start there and read until the end of the chapter.  This is your reading for tonight, so be sure to record it in your log.  You may read to self, read to a family member or friend, or have a family member read it to you and discuss.
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    SKETCH what you VISUALIZE as you or a family member reads the rest of Chapter #1 (titled January).  Bring in your visualization to share with classmates tomorrow.  We will compare and contrast your mental images!!

    3) ixl addition & subtraction skills practice

    1. Go to www.ixl.com/signin/nssd112.
    2. Login: Look at sticker in assignment notebook.
    3. Level F (Click HERE)
    4. Choose any ADDITION activity B.1-B.6 -or- SUBTRACTION activity C.1-C.5.
    5. Complete at least 1 activity (from above) or spend about 15 minutes on IXL.
    6. Mrs. Petlak will get a report listing who practiced, for how long, and which activities were completed.

    ADDITION:
    1. B.1Add numbers up to millions
    2. B.2Add numbers up to millions: word problems
    3. B.3Addition: fill in the missing digits
    4. B.4Properties of addition
    5. B.5Add 3 or more numbers up to millions
    6. B.6Addition patterns over increasing place values

    SUBTRACTION:
    1. C.1Subtract numbers up to millions
    2. C.2Subtract numbers up to millions: word problems
    3. C.3Subtraction: fill in the missing digits
    4. C.4Subtraction patterns over increasing place values
    5. C.5Choose numbers with a particular difference

    2) spelling sort &choice

    You should have brought home your GREEN spelling sort sheet.  Practice one of the suggested sorts (file download below, but also send home to parents perviously).  Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (10/4/13).
    You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it below and print it off at home.

    NOTE:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOG INTO SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE.  JUST GO TO SPELLING CITY AND FIND YOUR LIST.
    wtw_sorts.png
    File Size: 110 kb
    File Type: png
    Download File

    4) foot binding information

    Foot binding was part of our reading in Chapter 1 of our novel today and it caused quite a stir!  Watch the 2 quick videos below to learn more.  The first video was created by students JUST like YOU!

    Write 3 facts, 2 opinions, and 1 question on a piece of paper or in your assignment notebook to bring to class and share tomorrow!!
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    Homework for Thursday, 9.26.13 (Tasks 1-4)

    SUMMARY:  1) Read & Record  2) Spelling Sort & Choice  3) LearnZillion Math Video & Notes  4) Brainpop Map Skills

    1) read & record: 
    DUE tomorrow

    Scroll down to see the instructions and downloads (if you lost them) for the monthly reading log and reading response menu pages that were posted previously.


    READING LOG AND COMPLETED RESPONSE MENU ARE 
    DUE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 9.27.13.

    3) LEARNZILLION VIDEO #3:
    subtract using an open number line

    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: SUBTRACT USING AN OPEN NUMBER LINE
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy below.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If REVIEW is not listed, put skills you already learned (place value, adding) in that box.
    8. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    9. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
    learnzillion_notes_9-26-13.pdf
    File Size: 15 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    HELP!!!

    Are you having tech troubles?  Do you have a question for Mrs. Petlak?  Do you need help with something?  Did you forget your login or password?  If so.......

    contact Mrs. Petlak now!

    2) spelling CONTRACT:
    due tomorrow

    Scroll down to see the instructions and downloads (if you lost them) for the monthly reading log and reading response menu pages that were posted previously.


    COMPLETED SPELLING MENU & STUDENT WORK SHOULD BE STAPLED AND RETURNED TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 9.27.13.

    4) brainpop map skills

    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. YOU WILL WATCH 2 VIDEOS and take 2 QUIZZES!
    4. Scroll down for details and links.
    1. Type MAP SKILLS into the search box or click HERE to go there directly.
    2. Watch the video.
    3. Take the GRADED QUIZ by clicking HERE.
    4. EMAIL your results to me:  lpetlak@nssd112.org
    1. Type LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE into the search box or click HERE to go there directly.
    2. Watch the video.
    3. Take the GRADED QUIZ by clicking HERE.
    4. EMAIL your results to me:  lpetlak@nssd112.org
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    HOMEWORK FOR wednesday, 9.25.13 (TASKS 1-3)

    SUMMARY:  1) Read & Record  2) Spelling Sort & Choice  3) LearnZillion Math Video & Notes  

    1) read & Record

    Scroll down to see the instructions and downloads (if you lost them) for the monthly reading log and reading response menu pages that were posted MONDAY & TUESDAY.

    DON'T WAIT UNTIL THURSDAY TO START YOUR READING RESPONSE MENU CHOICES!!!!

    3) LEARNZILLION VIDEO #2:
    ADD USING STANDARD ADDITION ALGORITHM

    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. WATCH THE VIDEO CALLED: ADD USING THE STANDARD ADDITION ALGORITHM
    5. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy below.)
    6. DO SOME OF THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS (upper right corner) & complete the practice problems on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    7. NOTE:  If COMMON MISTAKES are NOT LISTED, write down your OWN mistakes made when doing problems like this sometimes.
    8. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
    learnzillion_notes_9-25-13.pdf
    File Size: 15 kb
    File Type: pdf
    Download File

    2) Spelling sort & choice

    Scroll down to see the instructions and download (if you lost it) for the weekly spelling choice contract pages that were posted MONDAY & TUESDAY, including sorting suggestions

    TODAY AT SCHOOL YOUR CHILD WROTE HIS/HER SPELLING WORDS IN THEIR ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK.
    ON SPELLING CITY, YOU CAN TYPE IN THOSE WORDS TO PRACTICE YOUR LIST IF YOU DON'T 
    REMEMBER THE LIST NAME.

    HELP!!!

    Are you having tech troubles?  Do you have a question for Mrs. Petlak?  Do you need help with something?  Did you forget your login or password?  If so.......

    Contact Mrs. Petlak now!
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    Homework for tuesday, 9.24.13 (Tasks 1-4)

    SUMMARY:  1) Read & Record  2) Spelling Sort & Choice  3) LearnZillion Math Video & Notes  
    4) In the Year of the Boar & Jackie Robinson Preview & Survey

    1) Read & Record

    Scroll down to see the instructions and downloads (if you lost them) for the monthly reading log and reading response menu pages that were posted MONDAY.

    DON'T WAIT UNTIL THURSDAY TO START YOUR READING RESPONSE MENU CHOICES!!!!

    3) Learnzillion video & notes/practice page

    1. Go to www.learnzillion.com/student (CLICK HERE)
    2. LOG IN using your student login and password located in your assignment notebook.
    3. Click on our class box: ROUTE #125.
    4. You will see several NEW videos in your assignment box.  YIPPEE!  5 will say "NEW" on them.  You will notice they have a DUE DATE listed in the bottom right corner.  This tells you which videos to watch each night.  You need to do the FIRST video that is labeled "DUE: 2013-09-25" for tomorrow.
    5. Watch the LESSON VIDEO.  
    6. Pause to take notes and fill out your LearnZillion worksheet. (You may download a copy below.)
    7. Watch the PRACTICE VIDEO & complete the practice problems in the video on your LearnZillion worksheet.
    8. OPTIONAL:  Click on the "Ready for practice?" button in the upper right hand corner of your LearnZillion screen for extra practice!
    9. RETURN YOUR LEARNZILLION NOTES PAGE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
    Your screen should look like the image below when you log in and click on our class.  You will complete the 1st Playlist that says DUE: 2013-09-25 (Add using partial sums).
    The image below is what your "Add using partial sums" video should look like once you access the assignment.
    Did you forget the LearnZillion notes page at school or lose it before you got home?  NEVER FEAR!  You may download it and print it by clicking the button below.
    learnzillion_notes_9-24-13.pdf
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    2) Spelling sort & Choice

    Scroll down to see the instructions and download (if you lost it) for the weekly spelling choice contract pages that were posted MONDAY.

    Need suggestions for sorting?
    Click the FILE LINK below to download ideas & instructions.
    Complete 1 sort before nightly choice practice.
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    4) in the Year of the Boar & Jackie Robinson preview

    We tried watching this today in class, but the glare on our Promethean board made it difficult.  Watch this intriguing preview of the novel we will start reading this week and then answer the quick response questions on the Google survey form below.  Mrs. Petlak will INSTANTLY see your answers and opinions tonight & you'll be ready to dive into our novel study tomorrow!
    After watching the preview video, CLICK HERE or the image below to fill out a quick and FUN survey!

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    Homework for Monday, 9.23.13 (Tasks 1-4)

    1) read & record 

    Read for 20-30 minutes.  Record your reading in your reading log.  Don't forget that your READING RESPONSES are DUE FRIDAY (9/27).  PLAN AHEAD and don't wait until Thursday to start completing the response menu choices.
    If you need to use extra paper for your responses, just staple them to the other sheets when you turn them in.
    monthly_rdg._log.pdf
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    reading_response_menu_september.pdf
    File Size: 186 kb
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    3) IXL Addition Practice

    1. Go to www.ixl.com/signin/nssd112.
    2. Login: Look at sticker in assignment notebook.
    3. Level F (Click HERE)
    4. Choose any ADDITION activity B.1-B.6.
    5. Complete at least 1 activity (B.1-B.6) or spend about 15 minutes on IXL.
    6. Mrs. Petlak will get a report listing who practiced, for how long, and which activities were completed.

    HELP!

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    2) Spelling sort & choice

    You have the SAME SPELLING LIST from last week.  Each night, do a quick sort (suggested sorts were on a note sent home with your parents).  Then, make a choice from your spelling menu.  STAPLE ALL SPELLING PRACTICE to the menu and return it ALL on FRIDAY (9/27).
    You must complete 20 points by Friday.  If you forgot or lost your spelling choice menu, you may download it below and print it off at home.
    september_rdg._response_menu.pdf
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    4) Jackie Robinson Brainpop

    1. Go to www.brainpop.com
    2. Login: northshore_teacher   Password: pop
    3. Type Jackie Robinson into the search box or click HERE to go there directly.
    4. Watch the video.
    5. Take the GRADED QUIZ by clicking HERE.
    Watch the VIDEO.
    Take the GRADED QUIZ.