Theme Part 2

Watch the video above for more information on theme.  Try out the following quizzes for practice:
Quia -- Theme Practice
Learning Farm -- Theme

Multiply & Divide by Powers of 10

Decimal Place Value

Are you feeling that you would like a bit more review of decimal basics?  Check out this Math Antics video as a fun way to review.


Would you like the review the basics of place value with whole numbers?  Check out this video.

Finding a Theme in Literature

The first video shows you how to find a topic which should be used to find the theme of a story.  Watch the video below to show you how to apply this knowledge to make a statement about the theme of a story.



Now read through this slideshare presentation to learn more about finding the theme.

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10

This was one of the most amusing ways I've ever seen to teach this.  It had to be posted.
Try out this lesson if you still need help.

Multiplication Review

Watch the video above and try out some online practice.

Geography Introduction

Basic geography terms from Laura Salvador

Fantasy vs. Realistic Fiction

We will be exploring fantasy vs. realistic fiction in class as an introduction to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.  Please read the following articles to help you understand the differences:

Fantasy vs. Realistic Fiction
Fantasy and Realistic Fiction Prezi
Children's Lit Fantasy
Children's Lit Realistic Fiction
What is the relationship between fantasy and fiction?

Practice Your Multiplication Facts Online

Practice your math facts until you have perfected them.  Try these out:

1.  Math Facts Pro
2.  Math Flashcards from Factmonster
3.  Math Playground
4.  Multiplication.com Games

Please spend at least 15 minutes practicing your math facts.

School Supplies 2016-2017

Here is a handy list of school supplies for the 2016-2017 school year:

1. 3 ring binder
2. Binder paper
3. 5 subject dividers
4. #2 pencils
5. One spiral notebook with at least 70 pages
6. Backpack
7. 2 book covers
8. Red pen

If you are looking to donate items to the class, we could use the following:

1. Graph paper
2. Colored copy paper
3. Kleenex
4. Pencils and binder paper

Welcome Back to School

Congratulations!  You found my teaching blog.  We will use this blog throughout the year for educational purposes.  Your first task is to leave me a comment so that I know you found me.

Check out ideas for books you should read during your free time.

Congratulations to all of my students who completed the Summer Reading Challenge!  I'll get you your certificates this week.  If you have left the school, you should email me your new address.

Summer Reading Challenge 2016 -- It's Not Too Late!

Hello to all of the fabulous readers that have been participating in the Summer Reading Challenge.  It's not too late to squeeze in a book or two before the end of the summer.  As always, leave a comment here with the title and author.

Books that I recommend:

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Honus and Me by Dan Gutman
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snickett
Harry Potter #1 by JK Rowling
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler by EL Konigsburg
Baseball in April by Gary Soto