Homework, Tuesday, 31st October

Maths: Practice 5-5 Using an Expanded Algorithm; Enrichment 5-5 Rhyming Multiplication
English: Complete Plural Possessives worksheet - due Thursday
Social Studies: Complete questions 1-4, p.55 - due Thursday
Writing: Think about your main character. Who will be telling the story?
Science: Did you enjoy today's video lesson?  Here it is, if you would like to watch it again.

Homework, Monday, 30th October

Maths: Practice 5-6 Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit Numbers; Enrichment 5-6 Mathematical Marlena
English: Complete Plural Possessives worksheet - due Thursday
Social Studies: Complete questions 1-4, p.55 - due Thursday
Writing: Think about your main character. Who will be telling the story?

Week 9

Dear Parents and Students,

After a two-week absence, it is good to be back at HIS. Huge thanks go to Ms. Eira, who has proven to have been very popular with the class while I was away. We have had a very busy week this week, and we are all getting very excited about our Fancy Dress Day at Halloween, which will take place next Tuesday.

In Maths, we have begun Topic 5. This topic reviews what we have learned about multiplication, with a focus on estimation, breaking apart, and compatible numbers. We will finish this topic next week, with the Topic Test to take place on Thursday.  

We read a new story, Tomàs and the Library Lady, in our Literacy Workshop. We then discussed the story in our Reading Circles. This week, we were investigating writer’s craft, and appreciating how words and pictures can combine in books to convey emotions and set an atmosphere. We also began planning for our Narrative Story - our next major writing assignment.

In Science, we have all but completed our unit on Earth Science, and have begun our next unit, which is all about energy. We will bring the Earth Science unit to a close with our field trip to the Taichung Earthquake Museum, which will take place on Wednesday, 8th November, just a few days after mid-semester break. A notice and permission form has been sent home. Please make sure you have received the form, and return it next week. 

In Social Studies, we presented a mini-project on Thursday and Friday. I was impressed with the level of enthusiasm that was directed towards our Patriotism posters and presentations. Pictures of the presentations can be seen via the link at the bottom of this post. 

As you are all quite aware, our Fancy Dress Day will take place this coming Tuesday, 31st October. The parade will begin at 9:00am, and all parents and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. Each class will give a performance after the parade.

Please also remember that our mid-semester break takes place next weekend. School will be closed from Friday, 3rd until Monday, 6th November. Classes will resume on Tuesday.

Please check below for other important dates.

Tue.    Oct 31:           Fancy Dress Day

Thu.    Nov 2:            Math test - Topic 5

Fri-Mon, Nov 3-6:    Mid-semester break - School closed

Wed,   Nov 8:            Field trip to Taichung Earthquake Museum

Students of the Month

Albert*, Ingrid, Jemina, Miwa (Chinese), Harry, Ryan (Chinese), Aina (ESL)

*Albert completed the Spartan Race obstacle course.

Symbols of Patriotism Presentation

Click here for the photo album

Student of the Week, Week 9

Congratulations to Aimee!

Aimee has increased her level of participation this week, and has been making regular contributions o class discussions.  She was particularly active during Reading Circles, offering many valid points of discussion. Keep up the great work, Aimee!




Congratulations to Harry!

Harry was awarded Student of the Week for Week 8.  Well done, Harry!

Homework, Thursday, 26th October

Maths: Practice 5-4 Reasonableness; Enrichment 5-4 Jump to Score
Spelling: The /ou/ and /ô/ Sounds worksheets.  Due next Tuesday.

Homework, Wednesday, 25th October

Maths: Practice 5-3 Using Rounding to Estimate; Enrichment 5-3 Who's Here?
Social Studies: Gather resources for your Patriotism poster
Science: Click here if you would like to watch the video again.

Homework, Tuesday, 24th October

Maths: Practice 5-2 Using Mental Math to Multiply; Enrichment 5-2 Block Party
Reading: Listen to Tomás and the Library Lady if you haven't already.
Spelling: Review List 10  Click here for Spelling City or Click here for Quizlet  
List 10 – (ou and ô sounds)

Core Words

pound	howl	jaw	bounce
cause	always	shout	aloud
south	couple	drawn	scout
false	proud	frown	sauce
gown	couch	dawn	mount

Challenge Words    

gnaw

prowl

pounce

doubt

scrawny 

Homework, Monday, 23rd October

Maths: Practice 5-1 Mu;tiplying by Multiples of 10 and 100; Enrichment 5-1 In the Blink of an Eye
Reading: Listen to Tomás and the Library Lady You might choose to read it, too.
Spelling: Review List 5  Click here for list and quiz link

Homework, Thursday, 19th October

Maths: Review Topic 4 - test tomorrow.  pp.90-91
Extra practice/Reteaching pp.92-93  Answers below.

Spelling: Complete worksheets (due next Tuesday)

Review List 5 as necessary. Click here for  list and Spelling City link.

Maths Answer Key:

Topic 4 Practice Test Answers

1. D     2. A      3. D     4. B      5. A      6. B      7. C      8. D     9. B      10. C   11. C   12. D   13. B   14. A

Topic 4 Extra Practice Answer Key

Set A 1. 5 chairs 2. 4 balls

Set B 1. 5 × 8 = 40    40 ÷ 5 = 8    8 × 5 = 40    40 ÷ 8 = 5 2. 7 × 9 = 63    63 ÷ 7 = 9    9 × 7 = 63    63 ÷ 9 = 7 3. 6 × 2 = 12    12 ÷ 6 = 2    2 × 6 = 12    12 ÷ 2 = 6

Set C 1. = 2. > 3. > 4.  = 5. > 6. <

Set D 1. 6 2. 9 3. 4 4. 9 5. 7 6. 6

Set F 1. 5 bookmarks

Homework, Wednesday, 18th October

Maths: Practice 4-4 Using Multiplication Facts to Find Division Facts; Enrichment 4-4 Tables That Rule
Topic 4 test is FRIDAY. You might begin your review now.

Homework, Tuesday, 17th October

Maths: Practice4-3 Special Quotients; Enrichment 4-3 Analyse This

A quick recap on dividing by zero:

The inverse operation for

n ÷ x = q    is:

q × x = n

so  if         n = 6

and           x = 3

then          q = 2

                 n ÷ x = q

so: if         6 ÷ 3 = 2 , the inverse operation would then be:

  2 × 3 = 6

  q × x = n

BUT if n = 7 and x = 0, as in

  7 ÷ 0

(n ÷ x)  that would suggest that the inverse operation is:

 q × 0 = 7

(q × x = n)

if q = 7, then it would read

7 × 0 = 7, which is false.

Zero cannot divide a number.

Spelling: Review Spelling List 5   Click here for Spelling City

List 5 – Homophones

Core Words

steel	steal	lead	led
wait	weight	wear	ware
creak	creek	beet	beat
meet	meat	peek	peak
deer	dear	ring	wring

Challenge Words:

pour

pore

vain

vein

vane

Homework, Monday, 16th October

Maths: Practice 4-1 Meanings of Division; Practice 4-2 Relating Multiplication and Division  NO Enrichment.
Social Studies: Review Chapter 1

Social Studies: Chapter 1 Review Answer Key

1.     natural resource

2.     industry

3.     precipitation

4.     equator

5.     elevation

6.     environment

7.     landform

8.     source

9.     the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere (p.13)

10. temperature, precipitation and wind (p.27)

11. (example) nonrenewable: oil, coal, natural gas minerals; renewable: trees, soil, fish, livestock(33-35)

12. B (p.14)

13. C (p.20)

14. B (p.28

15. (example) Climate and landforms mostly affect outdoor activities. For example, people can ski only in cold climates where there are mountains. People can swim in warm climates, in lakes, rivers, or on the coast.

16. (example)  People need fresh water to survive, so it makes sense to build villages, towns and cities nearby a source of fresh water. Rivers also provide transportation routes for boats.

17. Denver, Colorado

18. October

Student of the Week, Week 7

Congratulations to Jemina! 

Homework, Thursday, 12th October

Reading:  Are you enjoying reading about the Titanic? Here are some pictures from National Geographic:

Nat Geo Titanic Photo Gallery

Check out this interactive timeline of the building of the Titanic. Very cool!
Building the Titanic - An Interactive Display


Science: Review your notes on the Science Mysteries

Social Studies:Begin reviewing Chapter 1.  Test next Tuesday.

Lesson 2 vocabulary: Landforms
Click here for the direct link to Quizlet  or go directly to the first activity below. (you can switch to another activity (Study Mode) in the bottom right corner of the window.)



Lesson 3 vocabulary: Climate
Click here for the direct link to Quizlet  or go directly to the first activity below. (you can switch to another activity (Study Mode) in the bottom right corner of the window.)



Lesson 4 vocabulary - Natural Resources
Click here for the direct link to Quizlet  or go directly to the first activity below. (you can switch to another activity (Study Mode) in the bottom right corner of the window.)

Homework, Wednesday, 11th October

Maths:  Practice 3-6 10, 11, and 12 as Factors; Practice 3-7 Draw a Picture and Write an Equation
Note: No Enrichment required!
Review Topic 3 pp.70-73   (See answers below - no peeking!)  Test Tomorrow

Science: Did you enjoy today's Science Mystery?  Click here if you would like to view the lesson again.

Reading: If you would like to listen to a narration of Finding the Titanic, click on the link below.

Topic 3 Practice Test Answers

1. B      2. B      3. B      4. C      5. D     6. A      7. C      8. C      9. D     10. D   11. C   12. D   13. C   14.B

Topic 3 Extra Practice Answer Key

Set A

1.  4 × 6 = 24; 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24

2.  7 × 2 = 14; 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 14

Set B 1. 30 2. 72 3. 54 4. 6 5. 14 6. 35 7. 45 8. 10 9. 40 10. 27 11. 81 12 15

Set C 1. 0 2. 32 3.  32 4.  12 5. 11 6. 14 7. 5 8. 54 9. 7 10. 0 11. 0 12. 36

Set D 1. 24 2. 36 3. 8 4. 30

Set E 1. 72 2. 64 3. 72 4. 54

Set F 1. 144 2. 81 3. 77 4. 60

Set G

1.  

	? feet
basement	3		3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	10 times the length
broom	3

10 × 3 = 30 feet