Music!

What is your favorite music and why?  Give us an example of your favorite artist and song!

I'm back!

Thank you 5th grade for being so sweet while I was sick and in the hospital. Your cards were wonderful!

5th grade Reading Classes....

Got a question for you.  What did Michelangelo (not the Ninja Turtle guy) paint upside down?  We will be reading about this famous Renaissance artist when we return from Thanksgiving Break!

Pumpkin Book Characters!

Who is your character?  Why did you choose this character?

Our reading story this week

In our story selection, Shutting Out the Sky why do you think the author chose this title?
Also, what challenges do immigrants encounter?

Order of Operations!

Evaluate the numerical expression!  Remember the order of Operations.

1.  5+17-100 /(divide) 5


2.  3 x (22-2)

Pumpkin Surprise!

• You may bring your pumpkins in next week for art class on Thursday, and start creating!! Remember to bring your sketch and other supplies you  may need. 
• Final Castle book reports are due Sept 27th! (all glued and decorated, ready to hang up)

Show Me! Don't tell me....

Students: 
Please fix this boring sentence!

Mrs. Underwood was happy.

Welcome to 5th Grade!

Hello 5th graders!
This is our classroom blog and I encourage you to check it frequently and respond!  I Love hearing your thoughts and comments.  Please try to blog once a week!
Please have your information paperwork all filled out and signed by Aug 24th.

This year, I will be teaching: my home room math, both classes of reading, language arts, and writing.
Mr. Brandon will be teaching: his home room math, both classes of science and social studies.

Please come to class with all of your supplies and books!
You will have time in class to start all homework and possibly finish.  Homework is important to practice new skills we have learned and I expect it to be completed in your handwriting.

I look forward to seeing you!

Summer is Almost here!!  We have had a great year in 5th grade!  Stop by and see me!!
Work hard in middle school, and if I can help you in any way, just call me.... Love y'all
Mrs. Underwood!

Limericks :)

Share your silly limerick with us!

Jazz

Our story this week is Sweet Music in Harlem
What do you already know about Jazz?  What would you like to know?
We will be listening to Jazz music this week!!

Field Trip!

Hey Gang, get ready!  Turn in your permission slips and payment by Wednesday!
Be here by 7:30 ready to roll.

Check out the link: www.tnaqua.org/  What do you want to see?

Angry Birds!

Our Angry Birds are ready to fly! Everybody did a great job on the poems and writing activity!
Stop by and see our angry birds in the school foyer!

ARMT testing in coming soon!!!
Please practice writing your answers in ARMT style for math and reading...
First student to completely answer in ARMT the following question correctly, see me for a prize!

Mrs. Underwood has $30.00 to spend at the grocery store.  The table below shows the items she wants to buy.  All prices include the tax.  Mrs. Underwood wants to spend at least $25.00 but not more than $30.00.

Cheese: $4.31
Hamburger buns: $1.27
Hamburger meant $ 8.75
Ice Cream: $3.79
Laundry detergent $7.99
Orange Juice $2.45
Turkey $12.90

A.  What is 1 possible list of items Mrs. Underwood could buy that costs at least $25.00 but not more than $30.00?

B. What is 1 different list of items Mrs. Underwood could buy that costs at least $25.00 but not more than $30.00?

You may BLOG your answer or bring it on paper to me!!

Share a Cinquain with us!!!

How did you like writing Haiku style poems? 
Create a new one, and share it with us!

In reading The Unsinkable Wreck of the R.M.S. this week, sometimes illustrations are meant to make readers feel certain things.  What emotions do you feel as you read this selection? (You may want to use your writing binder)

What color do you think of when you are happy?  Why is that a happy color?   What makes you Happy?(Hint.. think of those juicy-color words in our binder)

The Amazing Reading Race!

The Amazing Reading Race is starting soon!!
 Grab your passport and a good book and GO!!
Where will you visit first? North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, or Antarctica?  Please remember to get a stamp in your passport you  must: Read the book, Pass the AR computer test, and write a summary.  Remember to read the correct genre!  For you summary, follow the plot structure we practiced.  Secret Prizes await you!       Happy Trails, Love Mrs. Underwood

We are reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.

Stacey, Cassie, and their brothers purposely damage the school bus.  They are furious because of all the times the driver embarrassed them.  Were they justified? Is it ever justifiable to purposely ruin other people's property? 
Post your thoughts/opinions on this......
(Justified: to have good reason)

5.  Next week we will be reading The Stormi Giovanni Club (a play)  If you know how it feels to move to a new area, or to a new school please share your thoughts with us.  How did you adapt?  How did you feel? 

4. What is the BEST thing you like about Mrs. U's class?

3. Using your writing binder as a guide, what writing lesson was your favorite and why?

2.  What book are you reading right now? List the title, author, characters, and conflict, and give us a hint of the plot structure without giving the solution away.....(Don't spoil the ending) Would you recommend this book to others?

Hello WGS 5th Graders! I will Post a question or thought, and you can respond! Please stay on task and be mindful of our feelings.

1.  What type of writing do you like so far and why?