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Vocab Words April 4 - 8

2011-04-05T09:32:00.000-07:00

engulf – to surround or enclose completely; The movie stars were engulfed by a swarm of paparazzi as they arrived at the Academy Awards ceremony.

fetish – to have an obsession with something; The British, they say, have an absolute fetish for tea.

fjord – a narrow inlet (river) from the sea between steep cliffs or hills; Fjords are generally deep so that cruise ships have more than enough water to navigate up their length.

fraught – to be full; Eric caught a boatload in a lake fraught with fish.

giddy – light-headed sensation or dizzy; After Sue Ellen won the beauty contest, she was absolutely giddy with joy.

grandiose – grand, impressive, showy, and flashy; Our coach had a grandiose plan to beat the Dallas Cowboys, but he didn’t count on the fact that they had a grandiose plan of their own!

hoard – to stockpile or to gather lots for future use; The squirrel’s hoard of nuts must be stored for the approaching winter.

lax – not tense or strict, slack; Most men who are not married yet are very lax in their housekeeping responsibilities.

Live Eagle Cam!

2011-04-01T06:09:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share this incredible link with you all. It's a live eagle cam from Decora, Iowa. This mama eagle is sitting on a nest of 3 eggs and they're scheduled to hatch this Friday, April 1st, 2011.

There's not a whole lot going on tonight in the nest, as mama is sleeping and there's not much action. But in the daylight, you will be glued to your computer screen as you watch her interact with her nestfull. The daddy eagle swoops in from time to time and trades places with his mate, sending her out for food and he sits on the eggs. My students all LOVE watching and it's oh-so-calming to listen and watch nature's finest and most majestic bird up close.

Just had to share!

[ http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles ]http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles

March 28 - April 1 Vocab

2011-03-29T06:08:00.000-07:00

abyss – bottomless pit. The diver missed the ledge and sank deep into the abyss.

amplify – to make larger, louder, or more powerful. The music was amplified to the point where the guests couldn’t hear themselves speak.

askew - to one side, or crooked; The tire would not fit on the car because in the
accident the axle had been bent askew .

aspire – something one hopes to achieve, a goal; I aspire to be a professional tennis player when I grow up.

bleak – discouraging, bad, harsh; The vet said we can keep our hopes up, but the chances of our dog, Spot, surviving the car accident were bleak.

chide – to scold; I told Jaxon that I was going to chide him each time he tried to jump over Braylon.

damper– one that depresses or worsens; The rainy weather put a damper on our plans to go outside and swim.

scapegoat – one who is blamed for what others did; Henry was always the scapegoat, taking blame for whatever happened, whether he was to blame or not.

Vocab and Spelling Words March 21-25

2011-03-21T13:40:00.000-07:00

inevitable – It is bound to happen; it is going to happen, there is no stopping it. Even though I am praying every night that summer vacation won’t end, it is inevitable that the next school year will start in one week.

oust – to reject, force out, or banish. The landlord ousted the tenant from the house when he didn’t pay his rent.

somber - depressing, dark, gloomy; You will find that most everyone who attends a funeral wears somber clothing, generally black or gray.

dilemma – a problem or predicament; a difficult situation where one must choose between two choices. John faced the dilemma of either losing his job or taking a pay cut.

intervene – to come between. Referees intervene between player disputes.

alleviate – to relieve or lessen the pain, stress, or fear; I am going to take some Tylenol to alleviate my headache.

melancholy– gloomy, weary; Farmer Brown was beset with melancholy when he saw what the worms had done to his melon patch.

fickle – often changing for no reason; Pregnant women are very fickle; one moment they want ice cream, the next, pickles.

Spelling Words
1. spirits
2. annoy
3. fight
4. casual
5. favorite
6. absurd
7. ridiculous
8. attract
9. dentist
10. different
11. usually
12. caught
13. cot
14. rebel
15. laughter
16. Thanksgiving
17. Christmas
18. Halloween
19. Valentine’s Day
20. Easter

Vocab words Feb 28 - Mar 4

2011-02-28T11:30:00.000-08:00

zany – crazy or silly; I always knew that my zany friend would grow up to become a professional clown.

nonchalantly – casual and calm; The millionaire nonchalantly wrote a check for $50,000 .

shenanigans - mischief, pranks, and trickery; The two little boys were always getting into trouble for the shenanigans they pulled.

ludicrous – ridiculous and absurd; It was ludicrous to think that a two year old could know their multiplication facts.

exuberance – very excited, with high spirits and enthusiasm; You could see the exuberance in his wide smile after he received a perfect score on his math test.

maraud – to invade, roam, or attack in search of goods or loot; During the revolt in the city, the stores were marauded by thieves.

ecstatic – showing or feeling great enthusiasm or delight; The young man was so ecstatic after winning his wrestling match, he jumped in the air and did a back flip.

retaliate – to fight back; If someone is picking on you, it is best to tell an adult instead of retaliating.

Hi Fifth Grade!

2011-02-22T00:47:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! I am so sorry I have been sick these last few days! Trust me, you wouldn't want me at school! I have never felt this sick in a LONG time! I have strep throat and will hopefully be back tomorrow, but we will see. I went to the doctor yesterday and they put me on an antibiotic, so hopefully that kicks in! Please be good for the substitute! Hope to see you soon!

Vocab Feb 14-18

2011-02-15T13:27:00.001-08:00

lesion – wound or injury. When a person has a lesion, even a small one that won’t heal, it is time to see a doctor.

fathom – to fully understand; The jury found it hard to fathom how the defendant could commit such a terrible crime.

badger - to tease and annoy persistently; Sadly, the school bully badgered Ron endlessly, making him scared to walk on school grounds.

entice – to attract or tempt; the delicious aroma of a hamburger stand often entices the passerby to stop for a snack..

gloat – to brag greatly; The girl felt silly after gloating so much after her team won their first basketball game of the day, because the next game they played, they lost by 35 points.

chasm – a deep opening in the Earth’s surface; a gorge; The Grand Canyon is one of the biggest chasms in the world..

karma – fate or destiny or to detect good or bad vibrations from someone; All his life he had a bad karma following him around, because it seemed like every other month he was in the hospital for a broken limb or an illness.

consensus – general agreement; The consensus of the of the students was that the cafeteria would serve no more chili dogs.

Our class in the newspaper as well!

2011-02-10T10:32:00.000-08:00

Click here to read the newspaper article about our class's fine dining experience!

Check out our class on TV!

2011-02-10T10:27:00.001-08:00

Click here to watch our fine dining segment from KNOP TV.

Vocab words Feb 7-11

2011-02-08T06:02:00.000-08:00

migratory – roving or wandering. Fruit pickers are migratory workers who move from place to place at harvesting time.

reminisce – the act or practice of recalling the past; Sometime I lie back and listen to the music of the 1960s and reminisce about when I was a child.

opportune - Occurring or coming at a good time; Mrs. Childs, our teacher, said the weekend before our final exam was an opportune time for last minute studying.

girth – the distance around something; to encircle; the girth of the planet Earth is about twenty-five thousand miles..

harrowing – extremely distressed; disturbing or frightening; After the harrowing experience when Eddie’s main parachute didn’t open, and his emergency chute saved his life only at the last minute, he vowed never to jump again.

endure – to carry on through despite hardships or to put up with; Settlers in the 1800s endured many hardships such as harsh winters, diseases, and animal attacks on their way to California.

chronic – continuing for a long time – continuous; George was a chronic complainer, he never saw the positive side of anything. When lower back pain becomes chronic, it’s time to see a doctor.

accolade – an award, an honor; approval, praise; The accolades she received for making the Olympic Swim Team quickly went to her head and she began boasting about her accomplishment all around town.

Vocab Jan 24-28

2011-01-24T06:56:00.001-08:00

mammoth – huge; gigantic; When Jane returned from vacation, she found a mammoth amount of work piled on her desk.

veer – change in direction; When you arrive at the castle, veer left around the wall
and follow the foot trail until you come to the valley.

ajar - partially open; When the police carefully examined the crime scene, they found the second-story window ajar .

cranny – a small opening in a wall or rock face; The secret message was found stuffed into a small cranny in the courtyard wall next to the church.

cower – cringe from fear; or shrink away; When Sheriff Wild Bill Hickok entered the Last Chance Saloon, the villains cowered in fear.

wither – shriveled, shrunken, dried-up; A few withered apples were all that remained on the tree after the pickers had worked their way through the orchard..

gazebo – an outdoor structure with a roof and open sides; On Sunday afternoons the family would gather together in the shade of our backyard gazebo.

enrage – to make one angry or to infuriate; What enrages my wife is when I forget to wipe m feet before coming into the house..

Vocab words Jan 17-21

2011-01-18T13:45:00.000-08:00

flaunt – to show off; It was rude for the girl to flaunt around in her new dress at the homeless shelter.

pungent – having a sharp smell or bitter flavor; The pungent smell escaping from the school cafeteria made me wish I had brought my lunch.

reluctant - unwilling; not eager; The girl was reluctant to begin her one hundred problem homework assignment.

disperse – to spread widely or to scatter; The smoked dispersed into the midnight sky.

vague – not clear; My memory of that day is very vague.

geezer – a slang term referring usually to a strange, old man; That is the old geezer who sold shoe laces on the corner.

rookie – (beginner) an athlete playing his or her first season on a sports team; The young man was having an outstanding year for only being a rookie.

pallbearer – one of several persons who carry or attend the casket at a funeral. My dad was a pallbearer at his best friend’s funeral.

New Voki!

2011-01-13T06:54:00.001-08:00

Get a Voki now!

2011-01-11T11:33:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary Jan 10 – 14
pandemonium – wild uproar and total chaos; There was complete pandemonium at our house for the hour mother was gone.

Samaritan – one who is compassionate and helpful to a person in need; After I tripped on the street curb, a good Samaritan helped me to my feet.

phantom - an illusion of a person or thing; ghost; I was too scared to enter the attic, in fear that I might encounter a phantom.

gawk – to stare stupidly or foolishly; to gape; The young boys gawked at the pretty high school girl as she walked past them.

dainty – very delicate and fine; The girl wore a dainty lace dress to the recital.

eon – an immeasurably long period of time; “It will take me eons to finish this huge book report!” shouted the girl.

unbeknownst –unknown or without one’s knowledge; Unbeknownst to his mother, Gerald had to stay after school on Monday.

antsy – unable to sit or stand still; fidgety; The students were very antsy on the last day of school because they could not wait for summer break.

Vocab words Jan 3-7

2011-01-03T11:43:00.000-08:00

legacy – something such as a story or tradition that is passed down from an ancestor. Even though Grandfather passed away twenty years ago, his legacy of always wanting to help others still lives through our family today.

mirage – an illusion in which something that is not really there appears to be seen in the distance. In the desert we saw a mirage that looked like a lake.

stupefied - to stun, shock, overwhelm, or astonish. I was stupefied when the magician made the tiger disappear.

lumber – to move heavily usually from great weight or exhaustion. The big trucks lumbered down the highway overloaded with freight.

finicky – picky and difficult to please. My sister is a very finicky eater and will only eat sandwiches on white bread with ham, no mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese.

obvious – easily noticed or understood; The student made an obvious mistake in their subtraction problem.

infamous – having a bad reputation; The infamous criminal robbed three banks in Pennsylvania.

suffice – to have enough and to satisfy; These crackers will be enough to suffice my hunger until supper time.

Vocab Words Nov. 8 - Nov.12

2010-11-08T13:03:00.000-08:00

myth - a traditional legend or story about ancestors, heros, or gods.

fate - an outcome that has been decided upon ahead of time.

immortal - someone who lives forever

invincible - someone who cannot be defeated

mortal - someone who cannot live forever

psyche - a person's state of mind or spirit.

realm - the land, kingdon, that a king or queen rules

timeless - something that is not affected by time and seems to last forever

Vocab Words Oct 25-29

2010-10-21T11:58:00.000-07:00

abolish - to end rules, laws, or something in government

appointed - to be chosen or assigned a job by someone else

apprentice - a person who learns to do a job by working with someone skilled in the job

carriage - a wagon, usually pulled by horses, used to carry people

elected - to be chosen by vote for a job or office

prosperous - to have wealth, or money, and is successful

rebellion - an uprising, takes place when people fight against their own government

Vocab words October 4-8

2010-10-05T14:09:00.000-07:00

arm - upper limb of the body connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder or to carry or supply with weapons

charge - a price or to rush forward

dash - run quickly or to destroy hopes

depression - a low spot or hollow surrounded by higher places or a state of feeling sad

gorge - a narrow valley surrounded by steep walls or to stuff oneself with food

roll - turn over and over or a continuous series of beats on a drum

skirt - a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist or to move around the edge of something

yarn - a thick strand of twisted thread used in knitting and weaving or a long exaggerated story

Vocab Words Sept 27 - Oct 1

2010-09-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

feast - a large meal or to eat a large meal

fool - a person who does not have good sense and is easy to trick

guarantee - a promise of quality or to swear something will work as it should

marvel - something wonderful that surprises us or to express surprise or wonder

scout - a person sent to find out information or to look for something

shiver - a small shaking movement we make because we are cold or afraid

vow - a solemn promise

wrench - a tool for gripping or turning objects or to pull or turn suddenly

Vocab Words Sept 20 - 24

2010-09-22T07:56:00.000-07:00

commonplace - ordinary and uninteresting

enclose - to put something in a closed place

magnificent - excellent or wonderful

nomad - a person who moves from place to place in search of food

plea - urgent request or call for help

roam - wander or travel around from place to place without a plan

ruefully - done with regret or sorrow

stealthily - done in a secret, quiet manner

Vocab Words: Sept 6 - 10

2010-09-09T13:06:00.000-07:00

dusk - the time of evening just before dark

gloomy - a place with very little light or a sad person

hamlet - a small town or village

looming - appears to be large and frightening

lush - thick, plentiful plant life

plaza - a public square in a town or city or a shopping center

ravine - a deep, narrow gorge or valley

vegetation - plant life

Vocab Words Aug 30 - Sept 3

2010-09-09T13:02:00.000-07:00

desperate - to need or want something so much you are almost hopeless

frustrated - to be discouraged or prevented from reaching a goal

honorable - a person with high moral standards that deserves respect

ill-informed - does not have enough or has the wrong information

odious - a person or thing that causes or deserves hate

shrewd - clever

solemn - serious

well-informed - having correct information

Website for Sept 9

2010-09-09T05:57:00.000-07:00

http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/rounding.html

Jeopardy Game - Place Value and Ordering

2010-08-31T08:26:00.000-07:00

http://www.quia.com/cb/8142.html

Place Value Pirates

2010-08-27T07:29:00.000-07:00

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/placevaluepirates1.htm

Vocab words for August 23 - 27

2010-08-23T12:59:00.000-07:00

elaborate - is complicated and has lots of parts or details

emaciated - a person or animal is very thin from starvation

exquisite - very fine and beautiful

fragile - is easily broken or hurt

homely - ugly or not attractive

lanky - tall and thin

spotless - very clean

tattered - is torn, old, and ragged

It's going to be a boy!

2010-06-28T08:44:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! I know it took me a while to get this posted, but my baby is going to be a boy! No names yet....he is still due October 26. I hope all of you are enjoying your summer!

Mrs. Braithwait

Math game for today

2010-05-11T10:24:00.000-07:00

http://www.mathplayground.com/mathhoops_Z1.html

Vocab Words May 3-7

2010-05-04T00:37:00.000-07:00

ambition - a desire to achieve or do something

amble - to walk around slowly

amphibian - an animal that lives both on land and in water

circuitous - a route that is not direct, but is roundabout

circulate - to move around in a circle

circumference - the distance around a circle

cycle - a series of events that repeats, or goes around, many times

encircle - to put a circle around

Vocab words April 19-23

2010-04-16T12:41:00.000-07:00

transaction - an act, especially in business, done between, or "across" people

transcontinental - crossing a continent

transform - something is to change its form or appearance

transfusion - transfer of something, such as blood, from one person or thing into another

transition - process of passing, or going across, from one activity or place to another

translate - to take something from one language and express it in another

transplant - move something that is planted in one place to another place

transport - carry something from one place to another

Vocab Words April 12-16

2010-04-15T13:39:00.000-07:00

disadvantage - an unfavorable condition; a condition that makes things harder

disagreeable - unpleasant

disaster - a calamity or terrible event that causes suffering

discharge - to release, get rid of, or send away

discomfort - opposite of comfort or ease

discontent - a feeling of not being happy or satisfied

discouraged - to lose hope or confidence

disgrace - loss of honor or respect; a disgrace brings shame

Vocab words for Review Test on April 9th

2010-04-08T06:22:00.000-07:00

observant - to careful notice things

prying - snoops into things that should be private

youthful - young and energetic

immature - childish and self-centered

fearless - brave and does not feel fear

reckless - careless and takes stupid or silly risks

determined - is serious and dedicated to achieving a goal

stubborn - not willing to give in or change

academic - referring to school subjects or knowledge

colossal - huge

Herculean - a task requiring great strength and effort

mentor - a wise, trusted advisor, counselor, or teacher

Midas Touch - to be able to make money easily

odyssey - a long, adventurous journey

panic - a feeling of sudden and extreme fear

skeptical - doubtful

The other words you need to know are below....the proverbs....GOOD LUCK!

Measuring Angles

2010-04-07T07:31:00.000-07:00

Since we are just learning how to use protractors, I found this awesome site with an interactive protractor so that you can practice measuring angles!

http://www.mathplayground.com/measuringangles.html

Vocab words for April 1st

2010-03-30T12:36:00.000-07:00

Instead of vocab words this week, we are going to learn proverbs! You need to be able to spell "proverb" and define the word, and for the others, I will give you the proverb, and you will need to write down what it means.

proverb - a short, common, wise saying that gives advice or states a rule about life.

Birds of a feather flock together - people with similar personalities or interests tend to spend time together.

Don't judge a book by its cover - don't judge people or things by their appearances.

Great oaks from little acorns grow - large or great things often start out small.

Look before you leap - you should consider carefully what might happen before you do something.

Never leave till tomorrow that which you can do today - do things as soon as you can.

Small strokes fell great oaks - steady, small actions will eventually accomplish something big.

A stitch in time saves nine - if you repair things as soon as possible, you can avoid having to fix a bigger problem later.

Customary Units of Measurement Quiz

2010-03-25T06:05:00.000-07:00

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/measurement/quiz1.htm

Everyone has a strength!

2010-03-08T12:31:00.001-08:00

Go here, take a multiple intelligence test, and work on your strengths!

http://halonline.pbworks.com/

Road to the Revolution!!

2010-03-02T10:46:00.001-08:00

Here is a link to a great Revolutionary War game!

http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/road.html

"The Shot Heard Round the World" Video:

http://www.earlyamerica.com/shot_heard.htm

Liberty Kids!

http://libertyskids.com/

Vocab Words for Review Test on February 26

2010-02-21T15:20:00.000-08:00

submarine - a ship that can go under water

submerged - entirely under water

subservient - under another person's control; to be required to obey someone's orders

subterranean - is beneath the ground or hidden and secret

superfluous - is extra, or more than what is needed

superheated - is very, very hot

superimposed - has been placed over something else

illegal - not lawful

illogical - does not make sense

immodest - to show off; to be boastful

immovable - cannot be moved or changed

immune - to not be affected by it or resistant to it

imperfection - a defect or flaw making something not perfect

improper - not suitable

intolerable - cannot be tolerated and is unbearable

unicellular - living thing that has only one cell

unique - there is nothing else like it; it is special

universe - consists of everything that exists, including the stars and planets

bicentennial - two-hundredth anniversary of an event

trilogy - a set of three books, plays, stories, or films that are related in subject or theme

triple - three times as many or made up of three parts

trivial - is not important

Kristian's Second Book Review

2010-02-12T08:35:00.000-08:00

Hi Fifth Grade!

2010-02-02T03:21:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone! I will be back tomorrow! Thanks for hanging in their with me when I need to be home with my mom. I hope yesterday went well, and please continue to behave today!

I posted a new vocabulary game to the right. It is fairly simple to begin, but then it gets challenging! See what level you can get to without losing your lives. If you don't know the words, look them up on the Internet and then try to choose the right one to go into the sentence!

I also posted a new math game, tackle math football! I think that you boys will especially like this. It has the Steelers ranked higher than the Cowboys, which bothers me a little, but notice Kort and Will, where the Broncos are ranked! :)

Have fun and I will see you tomorrow!

Lake's Fifth Graders Publish Book Reviews!

2010-01-27T12:20:00.000-08:00

Our fifth grade class made book reviews of their favorite books. I think they turned out really neat. Watch the viedos below and check them out for yourself!

Vocab words Jan 25 - 29

2010-01-25T10:35:00.000-08:00

incessant - not stopping; continuing without interruption

grimace - an ugly frown made because of disapproval or pain

confine - to keep something in a small place

sear - to burn or scorch painfully

devastate - to upset or totally ruin

corrosive - hurtful like a harsh chemical

impair - to make or cause to become worse

vital - extremely important

Vocab words Jan 18 - 22

2010-01-15T13:27:00.000-08:00

1. bluff - a broad (wide) high, steep cliff

2. dormant - not active or not in use

3. gingerly - in a very cautious, gentle, or careful way

4. shallows - areas of water where it is not deep

5. consume - to eat or drink something

6. abdomen - the part of the body that contains the stomach

7. exasperate - to make someone angry or frustrated by repeatedly doing something annoying

8. finicky - difficult to please; fussy, picky

Awesome websites to help with body system research!

2010-01-06T07:01:00.000-08:00

http://kidshealth.org/kid/

http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/humanbo.html

http://www.kidinfo.com/Health/Human_Body.html

Vocab Words Dec 7 - Dec 11

2009-12-09T06:16:00.000-08:00

These words are from Chapters 1 and 2 from "Hatchet".

1. spasm - painful and involuntary muscle contraction

2. hatchet - a small short-handled ax

3. throttle - a level or pedal that controls a machine

4. altitude - the height of something (like an airplane) above sea level or above the earth's surface

5. lurched - to stagger or jolt

6. turbulence - an un easiness in the sir when it causes the plane to shake and tremble

7. altimeter - instrument that measures the height above ground

8. propeller - a mechanical device that pushes againist air or water to make a machine move

Vocab Quiz for the Week of Nov 30

2009-11-30T12:18:00.000-08:00

The vocab quiz this week, on December 4, will be a review of lessons 12, 13, and 14. So look at the previous posts to study these words! Practice up on your homophones for the bonus words!

States Practice for tomorrow!

2009-11-30T12:16:00.001-08:00

http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/CapitalUnitedStates.html

Try this link and practice for the quiz tomorrow!

TONS of awesome games!

2009-11-19T10:54:00.000-08:00

http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/

Working on Verbs

2009-11-17T10:42:00.000-08:00

Do this activity on your own or challenge a friend to see if you can correctly change these irregular verbs!

Irregular verbs
http://www.quia.com/cb/8111.html

Practice math properties

2009-11-16T10:54:00.001-08:00

Associative property www.quia.com/ba/108397.html

Vocab Words Nov 16-20

2009-11-13T13:28:00.000-08:00

myth - traditional legend or story about ancestors, heroes, or gods.

fate - an outcome that has been decided upon ahead of time.

immortal - lives forever

invincible - cannot be defeated

mortal - human and cannot live forever

psyche - a person's state of mind or spirit

realm - is the land or kingdom that a king or queen rules

timeless - is not affected by time and seems to last forever

Vocab Words November 9-13

2009-11-10T19:15:00.001-08:00

Here you go Billy! Sorry I am late! Thanks for keeping me on my toes :)

acute - is very sensitive and sharp

auditory - refers to the sense of hearing

olfactory - refers to the sense of smell

predator - is an animal that hunts and feeds on other animals

responsive - reacts to something else

species - a group of similar animals or plants that can produce young

tactile - refers to the sense of touch

vertebrate - an animal with a backbone

Vocab Words Nov. 2 - 6

2009-11-02T13:59:00.000-08:00

abolish - to end rules, laws, or something in government

appointed - to be given a job chosen or assigned by someone else

apprentice - a person who learns to do a job by working with someone skilled in the job

carriage - a wagon, usually pulled by horses, used to carry people

elected - to be chosen by vote for a job or office

prosperous - to have wealth, or money, and is successful

rebellion - an uprising, takes place when people fight against their own government

representative - a person elected or chosen to act for a group of people.

Monday.....

2009-11-01T08:02:00.000-08:00

The vocab review quiz and selection assessment on "The Gold Coin" will both be on Monday November 2, 2009 since we didn't have school Friday. I will post this week's vocab list later on today. See you tomorrow!

Division Math Magician

2009-10-06T11:10:00.000-07:00

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsdiv.html

Multiplication practice

2009-10-06T10:17:00.000-07:00

Use these websites to practice your multiplication facts!

http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/CarWash.htm

http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/Moles.htm

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/mathsmulti.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/number/multiplication/play.shtml

http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/Monkeys.htm

Vocab words October 5-9

2009-10-05T12:29:00.000-07:00

Again, you will need to know both definitions!

arm - upper limb of the body connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder

arm - to carry or supply with weapons or something that strengthens

charge - a price

charge - rush forward

dash - run quickly

dash - destroy hopes

depression - a low spot or hollow surrounded by higher places

depression - state of feeling sad

gorge - narrow valley surrounded by steep walls

gorge - to stuff oneself with food

roll - to turn over and over

roll - continuous series of short beats on a drum

skirt - a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist

skirt - to move around the edge of something

yarn - thick strand of twisted thread used in knitting and weaving

yarn - a long and exaggerated story

Touching Spirit Bear

2009-10-05T08:07:00.000-07:00

Before reading the book, answer these questions:

Where does Ben Mikaelsen live now?

What other books has Ben Mikaelsen written?

Tell me five interesting facts about Ben Mikaelsen.

Justice is talked about a lot in this book. In your own words, what is justice?

"Circle Justice" is talked about in the book. Research this topic and explain in your own words what this is.

Research Ketchikan, Alaska. What is the environment there?

Vocab words Sept 28 - Oct 2

2009-09-29T12:44:00.000-07:00

You will have to know BOTH definitions to these words because they can be used as both nouns and verbs!

feast - a large meal AND to eat a large meal

fool - a person who does not have good sense and can be tricked easily AND to trick someone

guarantee - a promise of quality AND when we promise something will work as it should

scout - a person sent to find information AND when you look for something

shiver - a small shaking movement we make because we are cold or afraid

vow - a solemn promise AND to make a solemn promise

wrench - a tool for gripping and turning objects AND to pull or turn suddenly

Quest Atlantis

2009-09-24T14:27:00.000-07:00

We will start Quest Atlantis soon, so if you do not know what this program entails, you can check out the following website!

http://atlantis.crlt.indiana.edu/

Vocab words Sept 21-25

2009-09-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

commonplace - ordinary and uninteresting

enclose - to put something in a closed place

magnificent - excellent or wonderful

nomad - a person or animal who moves from place to place in search of food

plea - an urgent request or call for help

roam - to wander or travel around from place to place without a plan

ruefully - done with regret or sorrow

stealthily - done in a quiet, secret manner

Get Nebraska 50,000 new books!

2009-09-15T13:54:00.000-07:00

Go to this website and vote on the book that got you "hooked" and chose Nebraska to get 50,000 new books for children in need! We need your help!

http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/whatbook/index.php

Vocab Review

2009-09-15T03:48:00.001-07:00

This week our vocab test will be a review of the past three weeks. That means there will be 24 words and I need the definitions to each word. There will also be bonus words. (Hint: Remember the bonus words from the past :) Good luck!

I have two lists below, but here is the last list, so all 24 words should now be on my blog!

elaborate - complicated and has lots of parts or details

emanciated - person or animal that is very skinny from starvation

exquisite - something very beautiful and fine

fragile - easily broken or hurt

homely - ugly or not attractive

lanky - tall and thin

spotless - very clean

tattered - torn, old, and ragged

Sites to help with states and capitals!

2009-09-09T10:40:00.000-07:00

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/flash/states_puzzle_lines2.html

http://scholastic.com/play/states.htm

www.kidsgeo.com

Vocabulary words Sept 7-11

2009-09-08T12:56:00.000-07:00

plaza - public square in a town or shopping center

dusk -the time of evening just before darkness

gloomy - darkened without much light; sad person

hamlet - small town or village

looming - something appearing to be large or frightening

lush - filed with thick, healthy, pentiful plant life

ravine - a deep narrow valley

vegetation - plant life

Lake Maloney Fifth Grade 2009-2010

2009-09-01T17:13:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of my class this year! They were feeling really goofy that day! :)

Subjects and Predicates

2009-09-01T16:51:00.000-07:00

We are working on subjects and predicates in class. Encourage your child to practice on some of these sites for review!

http://languageartsgames.4you4free.com/subjects_predicates.html

http://www.quia.com/servlets/quia.activities.common.ActivityPlayer?AP_rand=569776888&AP_activityType=10&AP_urlId=36764&AP_continuePlay=true&id=36764

http://www.quia.com/jfc/333549.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/333549.html

Vocab words Aug 31 - Sept 1

2009-09-01T16:47:00.000-07:00

Here are the vocab words for this week. You must know how to spell them and their definitions.

honorable: a person that has high moral standards and deserves respect

solemn: to be serious in manner

odious: hateful or to do something to cause hate

ill-informed: to not have enough information or the wrong information

well-informed: to have the correct information

shrewd: to be clever in useful ways

frustrated: to be upset or prevented from reaching your goals

desperate: to want something so bad you are hopeless

50 States and Capitals Song

2009-08-31T13:20:00.000-07:00

My students are beginning to learn the 50 states and capitals. We are practicing a song to help us remember. Scroll to the bottom of my blog and you can listen to the song!

Fifth grade!

2009-07-24T10:11:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to begin the year as the new fifth grade teacher at Lake Maloney School. I am in the process of updating my blog now, so keep checking on this site to see the new things I post!