Volcanoes Spelling Words and Dictation Sentences

Volcanoes Spelling Words &
Dictation Sentences
Spelling Pre-Test - Monday, 8/30/2010
Final Test - Wednesday, 9/8/2010


1. thrown
2. stole
3. clue
4. dew
5. choose
6. rule
7. boast
8. cruise
9. stroll
10. route
11. mood
12. loaf
13. growth
14. youth
15. slope
16. bruise
17. loose
18. rude
19. flow
20. flute

Challenge
subdue
pursuit
molten
reproach
presume

Dictation Sentences:

1. He played the flute as he took a stroll on the cruise.

2. It would be rude to presume the thief stole the loaf of bread while on the loose.

3. The youth was in the mood for a fast pursuit down the slope.

Math Vocabulary - Chapter 2

After reviewing Wednesday night's homework, it was clear that some students are not grasping math vocabulary.  Each week, there will be a math vocabulary page sent home reviewing words and concepts we have gone over in class.  Let me know if you have any questions.

variable - a letter that represents a number in a algebraic expression
b+2
f-7

expression - a number, variable, or any combination of numbers, variables, and operation signs
a+5=10

evaluate - to substitute the values given for the variables in an expression and perform the operation to find the value of the expression
If a=5, then a+2=7

Commutative Property of Addition - changing the order of the addends does not change their sum
b+2=2+b

Associative Property of Addition - changing the groupings of the addends does not change their sum; also known as the Grouping Property of Addition
6+(2+2)=(6+2)+2

Identity Property of Addition - the property that states that the sum of any number and 0 is that number
g+0=g

estimate - a number close to the exact amount that tells about how much or about how many
   126----->100
+  456----->500
                    600
round - to find about how many or about how much by expressing a number to the nearest ten, hundred, and so on
56,456 rounded to the nearest 100s place = 56,500

equation - a mathematical sentence that shows that two expressions have the same value
n+8=10
n=2

Earthquake Terror

We just finished reading a story about the 1989 World Series Earthquake.  Watch the blog for student descriptive news reports in response to the story!

The next story is Eye of the Storm about Tornado Chasers!

Spelling Words

As promised...here are this week's spelling words and dictation sentences.

Spelling Words and Dictation Sentences
Long Vowel Sounds


Pretest – 8/19/2010
Final Test - 8/27/2010

1. speech
2. claim
3. strike
4. stray
5. fade
6. sign
7. leaf
8. thigh
9. thief
10. height
11. mild
12. waist
13. sway
14. beast
15. stain
16. fleet
17. stride
18. praise
19. slight
20. niece
21. campaign
22. describe
23. cease
24. sacrifice
25. plight

1.The sign said you had to be a certain height to ride The Beast.
2.The thief made a speech to praise his niece.
3.Did the sacrifice make the plight of the leaf easier?

Great Group of Students!

The students in room 42 have been doing a great job getting used to new routines and starting to learn 5th grade standards.  Thanks to all the parents who have returned the student information page, it will make communicating with each of you much easier. 

We have already have to move students around from table to table to ensure each is listening and allowing others to learn.  Please remind you child of the importance of listening and paying attention!

Tomorrow is the First Day of School!

I am excited to see all of my students bright and early tomorrow morning.  Get ready for 5th grade!!!