Story Plots

We having been working hard at finding the story plot of fiction stories (beginning, rising action, climax, falling action and the resolution). Last week, students worked in small groups to read a picture book together and plot the events. They then thought of a picture that resembled an arch, like the arches found in books. They designed a poster and presented to the class. 

Happy Halloween!

The 45ers enjoyed a great afternoon on Friday. They watched a movie with popcorn and juice in the gym and were sent home with an awesome goodie bag. We ended our day watching the K-3 march in the annual parade. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, food and juice. We appreciate your time.

Giving Back to Our Soliders

We will be making a few soldiers overseas very happy with the generosity the students showed.  Some of the students partnered up with Dr. Doyle's Dentistry in Fond du Lac to give a portion of their candy to soldiers overseas. 

Say Cheese!
Today we had a special visitor Ann, Agricultural Ambassador, present to us on the Wisconsin history and making of cheese. Students watched a short video and taste tested cheese, learning the differences between the many they tried. 

4th Grade Base 10 Games:
http://www.mathnook.com/math/skill/roundinggames2.php
Online Rounding Games
http://mrnussbaum.com/mathmillions/
Who wants to be a millionaire- rounding
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4/place-values
Place Values- Be sure to look at the explanations when you're wrong
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4/rounding
Rounding- be sure to look at the explanations when you're wrong
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4/word-names-for-numbers
Standard form, Word form- be sure to use the explanations when you get one wrong
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4/compare-numbers-up-to-billions
Compare numbers up to the billions- be sure to check your explanations when you get one wrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AF7xj7pmWc
Check out this video on expanded form
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/math4/d/expandedform4l.cfm
Expanded, Word and Standard form review and practice
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm#placevalue
Place Value Games
http://www.abcya.com/place_value_hockey.htm
Place Value Hockey
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/addition-subtraction/sub_borrowing/e/subtraction_4
Subtraction to the 1000s video

Fraction Review/Practice:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fifth-grade-math/cc-5th-fractions-topic/cc-5th-add-sub-fractions/v/adding-fractions-with-unlike-denominators
Watch this video to review how to add fractions with unlike denominators

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fifth-grade-math/cc-5th-fractions-topic/cc-5th-add-sub-fractions/v/subtracting-fractions-with-unlike-denominators
Watch this video to review how to subtract fractions with unlike denominators

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fifth-grade-math/cc-5th-fractions-topic/cc-5th-addsub-frac-word-problems/e/adding_subtracting_mixed_numbers_1
Watch this video to review adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-5
Go down to the fraction section to work. Remember to look at the explanation when you get one wrong to learn from your mistakes!

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/fractions/add-sub-mixed-numbers.htm
Adding and Subtracting Mixed numbers video and practice

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/fractions/add-sub-unlike-denom.htm
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators video and practice

http://www.aaamath.com/fra.htm
Review fractions lessons and practice

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm#fractions
Online Fraction Games

http://www.math-play.com/math-fractions-games.html
Online Fraction Games

http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/staff/boldtkatherine/mathresources3-6/math_fractions.htm#Adding,_subtracting,_multiplying,_dividing_fractions
Online Fraction Games

Quotation Work:
Use the following links this week to practice our learning target of accurately quoting dialogue in your personal narratives.

http://www.quia.com/rr/335442.html 
Who wants to Be a Millionare
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/quotation_marks/quiz1632.html  
10 question quiz. Make sure to check over your wrong answers to learn from mistakes!
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/j/commasinaquote2l.cfm
Use this link to review the quotation mark rules we discussed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLB1IUNdoSE
Watch this video as a review on the rules we discussed

We worked hard and quickly on a video for Monday morning kickoff next week. The task was brought on us this week and the students worked hard to pull it together. While we weren't able to get everyone and all scenes shot due to the 5th grade field trip, this is just the beginning!

Student Council

Congratulations to all the students who presented their fabulous speeches to try to become one of Rosenow’s Student Council Leaders.  It was very hard to choose just 6 for the Leadership Team because we have so many students with great leadership skills.  This year’s Student Council Leadership team is comprised of Sydney Arndt, Maddy Draves, Sarai Draves, Madison Lemke, Matthew Sesing, Madalyn Wondra.  All students who gave speeches will be assisting the leadership team with various activities throughout the year.  Job well done!