A New Cereal on the Shelf
If you could invent a cereal based on the fictional book you read, what would it be? After you think of a name and shape for your cereal, you'll design a cereal box for it.
Material:
Empty cereal box, white or light-colored paper, scissors, markers or crayons, construction paper, glue and tape.
Directions:
1. Find a fictional chapter book that interests you and is at an appropriate reading level for 5th grade.
2. Think about what you will name your cereal. Choose a name that sounds enticing and that relates to the story in some way. Then, choose a shape for the cereal, as well as colors and ingredients that also relate to the book. For example, for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you might invent a cereal called Wizard Wands, a toasted oat cereal in the shape of a miniature lightening bolt.
3. Cover an empty cereal box with white or light-colored paper. Or you might want to write and draw on appropriate-size sheets of paper and then glue them onto the box. Write a rough draft and draw sketches before moving on to your final copy. Here are the guidelines for each side of the cereal box:
FRONT
Write the name of our cereal and draw a picture to go with it. You might draw characters or other elements to help sell your product. Make your cereal box look appealing and fun. Look at actual cereal boxes for ideas.
BACK
Design a game that is based on the story. It can be a puzzle, a word game, or any other fun activity that might be found on the back of a cereal box. Make sure it includes information from the book.
RIGHT SIDE
Under the heading "Ingredients", list the main characters and write a sentence about each one. Then describe the setting (place and time).
LEFT SIDE
Write a summary of the book. Describe the main conflict or problem and the resolution or how the problem was worked out.
TOP
Write the title and author of the book and your name.
4. Plan a 2 minute commercial for your cereal, and present it to the class. Use your imagination. You are welcome to tape your commercial and bring in on a DVD.
Your cereal box project will be due on Wednesday April 3rd.
Good Luck and have fun!
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
Monday, March 4, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Parents and Students~
We are excited to have started our Science units this term. The students are having fun with all of the hands on experiments. Ask them about their DNA or how an electrical circuit works! We have also been learning about the Westward Expansion of the United States. They worked hard on "Video Diaries" that describe their travels across the United States.
Our students were also assigned a President's Report that is due on Thursday February 21st. This report is in the form of a 'folder'. Students were given a manila file folder and needed to print/draw a picture of their president on a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 white paper to glue on one side, and then fill out some personal information on their "research information" sheet that they would staple onto the other side. Write in your own words 3-5 paragraphs on what you learned from the information sheet and staple on top of your "research information sheet". Students can be creative and decorate these in any way that they want.
We also had our Patriotic Program on Friday February 15th, which was a great success! The students worked hard on their songs and were excited to share them with family and friends.
We are coming up to the end of the quarter and any missing/late work will need to be in no later than Thursday February 27th. This also applies to any work missing due to an absence - they will still receive full credit, however we need it in by the 27th.
We look forward to seeing you at Parent Teacher Conferences on March 6th and 7th.
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
We are excited to have started our Science units this term. The students are having fun with all of the hands on experiments. Ask them about their DNA or how an electrical circuit works! We have also been learning about the Westward Expansion of the United States. They worked hard on "Video Diaries" that describe their travels across the United States.
Our students were also assigned a President's Report that is due on Thursday February 21st. This report is in the form of a 'folder'. Students were given a manila file folder and needed to print/draw a picture of their president on a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 white paper to glue on one side, and then fill out some personal information on their "research information" sheet that they would staple onto the other side. Write in your own words 3-5 paragraphs on what you learned from the information sheet and staple on top of your "research information sheet". Students can be creative and decorate these in any way that they want.
We also had our Patriotic Program on Friday February 15th, which was a great success! The students worked hard on their songs and were excited to share them with family and friends.
We are coming up to the end of the quarter and any missing/late work will need to be in no later than Thursday February 27th. This also applies to any work missing due to an absence - they will still receive full credit, however we need it in by the 27th.
We look forward to seeing you at Parent Teacher Conferences on March 6th and 7th.
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
Thursday, January 3, 2013
State Report Guidelines
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We will begin the new year by having our student’s research and write a state report. It will culminate with our 5th Grade State Fair on January 30, 2013.
Attached are the guidelines for students to follow in writing the report. Most of the report will be researched and written in class however the poster, oral presentation and final written report will be done outside of school.
We ask that you guide your son or daughter in doing research on the state. Students must write the report using their own thoughts and words and not copy from books or other sources. Students should enjoy doing the state report from their own perspective. Your encouragement will mean a lot to your son or daughter!
The student will also give an oral presentation on the states. They will present their state poster and any other items for display at our “5th Grade State Fair” on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.
State Report Guidelines
The State Report will be done using a report notes packet before writing the final report. Students are to organize their reports using this packet.
The State Report Notes are due Wednesday, January 16th. After the teacher checks the packets, they will be returned, and the students may begin work on their rough drafts.
For the rough draft the student should take the State Report Notes and following the State Report Categories, write their state report in their own words. These can be handwritten in pencil. These will be due on Wednesday January 23rd.
The Final Draft and State Poster will be due on Wednesday January 30th. These may be typed or may be handwritten in blue or black ink, skipping lines. If typed, the report should be done in 12-point font, Times New Roman and double-spaced. Students should use their imagination and creativity in making an interesting report!
Oral presentations will be on Wednesday 1/30, Thursday 1/31, and Friday 2/1
Guidelines:
• Tell when your state was added to the Union.
• Tell your State’s Nickname.
• Show your State Flag (from your report) and explain the meaning and importance of the flag.
• Name and briefly describe three famous people from your state.
• Tell the five best things about your state.
• Remember your presentation should be 2-3 minutes long.
State Poster Requirements: (must include the following but anything else is great too!)
• Poster cut out in the shape of your state
• Important facts about your state
• Your favorite thing you learned about your state
• Major Cities (including State Capital)
• Famous Places
• Make your poster exciting. Pretend you are a travel agent and you are trying to get people to visit your state!
STATE REPORT CATEGORIES
1. COVER
List the following information on your top cover sheet:
Title (name of your state)
Name (your own, first & last) and number
Grade (5th or Fifth Grade)
Teacher (Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas)
Date (Date that report is due)
You may add pictures, drawings, phrases, or anything else to make your cover page more exciting!
2. INTRODUCTION
(1/2 - page minimum)
Write about these using complete sentences:
a. What state you have been given.
b. What you thought/knew about your state before you started your report
c. What you will be writing and showing in your report.
3. HISTORY
Required: Write about at least two of these topics: (1-page minimum)
* Explorers * Indian tribes * Settlers * Government
* Past and current events * Wars and battles
4. FAMOUS PEOPLE
Required: Write about three famous people from your state: (1-page minimum)
* Presidents * Indians *Authors * Inventors
*War Hero’s *Athletes * Actors/Actresses
5. NATURAL RESOURCES / INDUSTRY/ PRODUCTS
Required: Make a chart or graph of at least one of the following:
• Farm crops (wheat, corn, cotton, etc.)
• Dairy products
• Mining (oil, coal, gold, silver, uranium, borax, etc.)
• Auto or other industries.
• Try http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
6. STATE SYMBOLS
a. Required: illustrate or print your state seal and state flag.
b. Required: illustrate or print at least one of the following:
• State bird
• state flower
• state animal
7. CLOSING PARAGRAPH (REACTIONS)
Required: (1-page minimum)
Answer these questions using complete sentences for each category.
a. What did you like most about your state?
b. Why?
c. What did you dislike?
d. Why?
e. What makes your state interesting for others to want to visit or live there?
f. Tell about three things everyone should know and remember about your state.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
We will begin the new year by having our student’s research and write a state report. It will culminate with our 5th Grade State Fair on January 30, 2013.
Attached are the guidelines for students to follow in writing the report. Most of the report will be researched and written in class however the poster, oral presentation and final written report will be done outside of school.
We ask that you guide your son or daughter in doing research on the state. Students must write the report using their own thoughts and words and not copy from books or other sources. Students should enjoy doing the state report from their own perspective. Your encouragement will mean a lot to your son or daughter!
The student will also give an oral presentation on the states. They will present their state poster and any other items for display at our “5th Grade State Fair” on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.
State Report Guidelines
The State Report will be done using a report notes packet before writing the final report. Students are to organize their reports using this packet.
The State Report Notes are due Wednesday, January 16th. After the teacher checks the packets, they will be returned, and the students may begin work on their rough drafts.
For the rough draft the student should take the State Report Notes and following the State Report Categories, write their state report in their own words. These can be handwritten in pencil. These will be due on Wednesday January 23rd.
The Final Draft and State Poster will be due on Wednesday January 30th. These may be typed or may be handwritten in blue or black ink, skipping lines. If typed, the report should be done in 12-point font, Times New Roman and double-spaced. Students should use their imagination and creativity in making an interesting report!
Oral presentations will be on Wednesday 1/30, Thursday 1/31, and Friday 2/1
Guidelines:
• Tell when your state was added to the Union.
• Tell your State’s Nickname.
• Show your State Flag (from your report) and explain the meaning and importance of the flag.
• Name and briefly describe three famous people from your state.
• Tell the five best things about your state.
• Remember your presentation should be 2-3 minutes long.
State Poster Requirements: (must include the following but anything else is great too!)
• Poster cut out in the shape of your state
• Important facts about your state
• Your favorite thing you learned about your state
• Major Cities (including State Capital)
• Famous Places
• Make your poster exciting. Pretend you are a travel agent and you are trying to get people to visit your state!
STATE REPORT CATEGORIES
1. COVER
List the following information on your top cover sheet:
Title (name of your state)
Name (your own, first & last) and number
Grade (5th or Fifth Grade)
Teacher (Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas)
Date (Date that report is due)
You may add pictures, drawings, phrases, or anything else to make your cover page more exciting!
2. INTRODUCTION
(1/2 - page minimum)
Write about these using complete sentences:
a. What state you have been given.
b. What you thought/knew about your state before you started your report
c. What you will be writing and showing in your report.
3. HISTORY
Required: Write about at least two of these topics: (1-page minimum)
* Explorers * Indian tribes * Settlers * Government
* Past and current events * Wars and battles
4. FAMOUS PEOPLE
Required: Write about three famous people from your state: (1-page minimum)
* Presidents * Indians *Authors * Inventors
*War Hero’s *Athletes * Actors/Actresses
5. NATURAL RESOURCES / INDUSTRY/ PRODUCTS
Required: Make a chart or graph of at least one of the following:
• Farm crops (wheat, corn, cotton, etc.)
• Dairy products
• Mining (oil, coal, gold, silver, uranium, borax, etc.)
• Auto or other industries.
• Try http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
6. STATE SYMBOLS
a. Required: illustrate or print your state seal and state flag.
b. Required: illustrate or print at least one of the following:
• State bird
• state flower
• state animal
7. CLOSING PARAGRAPH (REACTIONS)
Required: (1-page minimum)
Answer these questions using complete sentences for each category.
a. What did you like most about your state?
b. Why?
c. What did you dislike?
d. Why?
e. What makes your state interesting for others to want to visit or live there?
f. Tell about three things everyone should know and remember about your state.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
....It's the Holiday Season...
Hello Students and Parents~
We are excited to be starting our Math Unit on multiplication. I know that some students have been struggling a bit with this new math, but please hang in there and keep trying your best. This next unit, works mainly with multiplication. The best thing to help with this is to practice your times tables EVERY NIGHT! Most of the concepts are not difficult, however if your student struggles with their times tables, then it will be harder for them.....so practice, practice, practice!
We are also beginning our Social Studies Unit on the Constitution. The students will learn about our government and how it gets things done! We had a great learning experience with our latest election and now we will look more closely at the branches of our government.
Congratulations to our Leader in Me Award Recipients! We are proud of the hard work they have put in for our first two habits. Learning responsibility and taking action to be successful are valuable qualities that will help your students in the future. Good work to Ashlen, Heather and Cameron (October) and Parker, Holly and Jaxson (November).
Christmas is around the corner and we are still collecting 1 1/2 - 2 yards of fleece fabric for our blanket service project. We will be completing them on December 14th. Please send any fleece fabric you have by then. The students will be making the blankets and then presenting them to our Veterans Representative. Thanks for your support!
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email or give us a call.
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
We are excited to be starting our Math Unit on multiplication. I know that some students have been struggling a bit with this new math, but please hang in there and keep trying your best. This next unit, works mainly with multiplication. The best thing to help with this is to practice your times tables EVERY NIGHT! Most of the concepts are not difficult, however if your student struggles with their times tables, then it will be harder for them.....so practice, practice, practice!
We are also beginning our Social Studies Unit on the Constitution. The students will learn about our government and how it gets things done! We had a great learning experience with our latest election and now we will look more closely at the branches of our government.
Congratulations to our Leader in Me Award Recipients! We are proud of the hard work they have put in for our first two habits. Learning responsibility and taking action to be successful are valuable qualities that will help your students in the future. Good work to Ashlen, Heather and Cameron (October) and Parker, Holly and Jaxson (November).
Christmas is around the corner and we are still collecting 1 1/2 - 2 yards of fleece fabric for our blanket service project. We will be completing them on December 14th. Please send any fleece fabric you have by then. The students will be making the blankets and then presenting them to our Veterans Representative. Thanks for your support!
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email or give us a call.
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
Friday, November 9, 2012
Hello Parents and Students-
The weather is changing, our time will be changing in the next few weeks and we are now moving into learning about the 13 Colonies of the United States. There are many fun activities we will do as a class, starting with our "Colonial School". This gives the students a taste of what is was like to go to school in Colonial Times. We will conclude our unit on American Colonies with our "Colonial Days" on Tuesday November 20th. We will be celebrating with pie on Tuesday afternoon, and thank our Room Mom for helping us out with this. We look forward to these activities, it is a terrific way to end our colonial unit and start the American Revolution.
We are having our Math Unit 3 Test this Wednesday and our Benchmark 1 Test on Monday November 19th . This is a test on all of the things we have learned about so far in 5th grade. We are sending home a practice test on Monday. Please spend some time with your student and make sure they understand how to work out the problems. We will spend time reviewing in class as well. We are finding that the concepts in 5th grade are not too difficult for the students, however we are finding some of them are struggling with their times tables. Please encourage your student to practice their times tables each night, even if only for 5 minutes. You can even do this as you are driving around.
We enjoyed meeting with all of you at Parent Teacher Conferences. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to call, email or come by our class.
Thanks~
The weather is changing, our time will be changing in the next few weeks and we are now moving into learning about the 13 Colonies of the United States. There are many fun activities we will do as a class, starting with our "Colonial School". This gives the students a taste of what is was like to go to school in Colonial Times. We will conclude our unit on American Colonies with our "Colonial Days" on Tuesday November 20th. We will be celebrating with pie on Tuesday afternoon, and thank our Room Mom for helping us out with this. We look forward to these activities, it is a terrific way to end our colonial unit and start the American Revolution.
We are having our Math Unit 3 Test this Wednesday and our Benchmark 1 Test on Monday November 19th . This is a test on all of the things we have learned about so far in 5th grade. We are sending home a practice test on Monday. Please spend some time with your student and make sure they understand how to work out the problems. We will spend time reviewing in class as well. We are finding that the concepts in 5th grade are not too difficult for the students, however we are finding some of them are struggling with their times tables. Please encourage your student to practice their times tables each night, even if only for 5 minutes. You can even do this as you are driving around.
We enjoyed meeting with all of you at Parent Teacher Conferences. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to call, email or come by our class.
Thanks~
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Dear Parents,
We are learning about Explorers at this time. Your child has been assigned an explorer to research. They will need to write a 1-page paper typed or neatly handwritten about their explorer, including: birth date, death date, why he was famous, and interesting facts about the explorer. On Monday September 24th your child’s Written Page and Visual aid will be due. We will have the students present their reports in class during the week.
For their oral presentation, your child will need to make a poster of some kind or visual aid. The information on the poster needs to include: a picture, birth date, death date, why he was famous, and interesting facts about the explorer. They will share their visual aid with the class starting on Monday the 24th of September.
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
We are learning about Explorers at this time. Your child has been assigned an explorer to research. They will need to write a 1-page paper typed or neatly handwritten about their explorer, including: birth date, death date, why he was famous, and interesting facts about the explorer. On Monday September 24th your child’s Written Page and Visual aid will be due. We will have the students present their reports in class during the week.
For their oral presentation, your child will need to make a poster of some kind or visual aid. The information on the poster needs to include: a picture, birth date, death date, why he was famous, and interesting facts about the explorer. They will share their visual aid with the class starting on Monday the 24th of September.
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Welcome to 5th Grade!
Dear Parents,
We are excited to be with your children! Here are a few things to know about the class and what will be expected from your student.
Homework Folders: Every student has a homework folder that should come home everyday as well as a planner. Inside are papers to take home and homework that needs to be completed. Please check their planners for all assignments for the week, upcoming projects and events. Please record reading minutes daily. Monday mornings, planners are checked for the total weekly reading minutes along with a parent signature.
Independent Reading Minutes: Each student is required to read 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes a night, 5 nights a week. There is a place to fill in reading minutes in the planner. 4,000 minutes is required for the Fantastic Falcon!!!
WEEKLY HOMEWORK:
Math: There will be a nightly Math Expressions Homework Worksheet.
Spelling: You will receive a Parent Letter on Mondays. Please read the entire paper and complete the assignments given, sign, and return no later than Wednesday of each week.
Language Arts: You will receive a Parent Comprehension Sheet on Monday. Please read, answer the questions, sign, and return by Friday of each week. The students will also receive a Comprehension Challenge worksheet on Tuesday. This assignment should be completed as morning work, and will be due on Thursday’s.
Crosswords: Students are given one state crossword a week that will be due on Friday. This assignment should be completed as morning work. Students need to underline the answer to each question to get full credit.
Current Events: Students are assigned a day of the week and should bring their current event each week on that day. Please check to make sure they have summarized the article in their own words and included a 5th grade vocabulary word to share.
Falcon Friday / Missing Work: Student/Parents will need to check Skyward each week for a list of any missing assignments. Check with the main office for your user name and password. Students may find extra worksheets in the pink crate in our classroom. It will be their responsibility to gather any missing assignments and turn them in by the end of school on Thursday. Those students who have all their assignments turned in will get participate in a “Math Mat” activity on Friday mornings.
We look forward to a great school year and working with your and your children!
Sincerely, Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
We are excited to be with your children! Here are a few things to know about the class and what will be expected from your student.
Homework Folders: Every student has a homework folder that should come home everyday as well as a planner. Inside are papers to take home and homework that needs to be completed. Please check their planners for all assignments for the week, upcoming projects and events. Please record reading minutes daily. Monday mornings, planners are checked for the total weekly reading minutes along with a parent signature.
PLEASE CHECK FOLDERS AND SIGN PLANNERS NIGHTLY.
Independent Reading Minutes: Each student is required to read 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes a night, 5 nights a week. There is a place to fill in reading minutes in the planner. 4,000 minutes is required for the Fantastic Falcon!!!
WEEKLY HOMEWORK:
Math: There will be a nightly Math Expressions Homework Worksheet.
Spelling: You will receive a Parent Letter on Mondays. Please read the entire paper and complete the assignments given, sign, and return no later than Wednesday of each week.
Language Arts: You will receive a Parent Comprehension Sheet on Monday. Please read, answer the questions, sign, and return by Friday of each week. The students will also receive a Comprehension Challenge worksheet on Tuesday. This assignment should be completed as morning work, and will be due on Thursday’s.
Crosswords: Students are given one state crossword a week that will be due on Friday. This assignment should be completed as morning work. Students need to underline the answer to each question to get full credit.
Current Events: Students are assigned a day of the week and should bring their current event each week on that day. Please check to make sure they have summarized the article in their own words and included a 5th grade vocabulary word to share.
Falcon Friday / Missing Work: Student/Parents will need to check Skyward each week for a list of any missing assignments. Check with the main office for your user name and password. Students may find extra worksheets in the pink crate in our classroom. It will be their responsibility to gather any missing assignments and turn them in by the end of school on Thursday. Those students who have all their assignments turned in will get participate in a “Math Mat” activity on Friday mornings.
We look forward to a great school year and working with your and your children!
Sincerely, Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
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