Homework December 20-21, 2018

There will be no homework until students return from their Christmas break.
Envirothon schedules are available for January and February outside Mr. Walsh's room.

Go IRISH!

Beat Clemson

Homework December 19, 2018

Students completed their Chapter 3 questions in class today for Number the Stars.
Students were told they may sign out a copy of the novel if they wish. Copies must be brought back for class tomorrow.
Students will have a quiz on chapters 1-3 in class tomorrow.
Students should go over the following to prepare:
Vocabulary chapters 1-3
Completed packets from the story

Homework December 18, 2018

Our classes finished reading Chapter 3 in class today.
There will be a quiz on the vocabulary and comprehension questions for chapters 1-3 on Thursday.

Homework December 17, 2018

We will have a quiz Thursday on the first 3 chapters of Number the Stars.
The assessment will be on vocabulary and comprehension questions.
Students will be reading chapter 3 in class tomorrow and prepping for the quiz.

Homework December 13 & 14, 2018

We will be completing the CDT testing in class over these two days.
Monday, we will continue reading Number the Stars.
There will be an assessment on chapters 1-4 Wednesday or Thursday before break.

Homework December 12, 2018

No homework this evening.

Homework December 11, 2018

This evening students need to complete the Common/Proper Nouns worksheet.
Students also need to circle simple predicates within  the sentences.
*This assignment is worth a grade*

Homework December 10, 2018

Complete the toy design and explanation.
The writing should include the following:

1.Illustrate the toy

2.Give it a catchy name

3.Write a brief description of the toy (commercial)

-Include what it does

-How it operates

-Recommended ages

-Why kids would want it

Homework December 7, 2018

Most students were able to complete the final draft for their letter of interest.
However, students need to finish the letter if it was not completed.

You may be asked what the Sears Wish book was. Part of students' hw was to ask their parents/guardians about it. That way they could here how great it was rifling through the bountiful number of pages filled with awe-inspiring clothes and toys. The second step was to circle all the items we wanted, but probably were not going to get for Christmas. Good old days...

Homework December 6, 2018

We were editing and revising our Letter of Interest rough drafts in class today.
Students are to finish editing and revising if they are not completed.
We will do our final drafts and toy design in class tomorrow.

Homework December 5, 2018

Letter of Interest Rough Draft due tomorrow.
*Do not complete the final draft or Toy Design*

2 paragraphs

Paragraph One – Job you are applying for

                              Background of the company (good points)

                              Excitement about the opportunity of working there

Paragraph Two – Your attributes

                               Why you would make an excellent fit for the

                                job and company

                                Past experiences that may help you with the job

Closing – Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.

                 Impact ending

Homework December 3, 2018

Classes 1-3 - Complete the Subject and Predicate worksheet
Job Applications are due this Wednesday

-Correct information

-Job (select 3 which interest you)

-Small essays

A.Be concise

B.Use complete sentences

C. Legible writing

D.ABSOLUTELY NO SPELLING or GRAMMATICAL ERRORS

E.MUST use pencil

F. Signature must be in cursive

Homework November 30, 2018

Students completed their assessment on Satchel Paige today.
There is no written hw this weekend.

Homework November 29, 2018

No Homework this evening

Homework November 28, 2018

Quiz tomorrow on Satchel Paige
*Be sure to bring your tri-fold. It will be handed in for part of the grade*
Vocabulary
Listen to the Story
Synonyms-Antonyms
Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
Fact-Opinion

Homework November 27, 2018

We will have our assessment on Satchel Paige this Thursday.
Today we listened to the recording of the story to refresh our memories. We read the story before the break.
Our classes focused on completing the Tri-fold comprehension questions.
Students are permitted to take home the text if they choose to.
The assessment will consist of the following items and concepts:

1.Vocabulary

2.Compound, Complex, Simple Sentences

3.Fact-Opinion

4.Synonyms/Antonyms

5.Tri-Fold Comprehension

Homework November 20-26, 2018

No homework until after the break.

Homework November 19, 2018

Periods 1 and 2 - Fact and Opinion worksheet
Period 3 - We will complete the worksheet in class tomorrow.
There will be a notebook check in class tomorrow. Students were made aware of the check and what is required both note-wise and neatness-wise.

We will begin reading the story Satchel Paige tomorrow in class.
There will be an assessment on the story most likely the Wednesday after Thanksgiving break.

Homework November 15, 2018

We had the opportunity to discuss compound and complex sentences more in depth during class today.
There is no written homework this evening.

Homework November 14, 2018

Periods 1 and 2 - Complete the Acrostic poem and Compound/Complex Sentences worksheet
Period 3 - No Homework this evening.
We will have a notebook check on Friday, weather permitting.

All of Mr. Walsh's students, be prepared to shovel for your parents and guardians. 

Homework November 13, 2018

No written hw, however reading for AR points is a good way to spend your evening.

Homework November 9, 2018

No homework this weekend.
Remember, extra long weekend until Tuesday for students.

There will be an envirothon meeting next Tuesday, Nov. 13th after school from 3:40-5:00pm.

Homework November 8, 2018

We had our assessment on The Island of the Blue Dolphins in class today.
There is no written homework this evening.

Homework November 7, 2018

Test on The Island of the Blue Dolphins tomorrow.
Students should study the following to prepare:
Vocabulary (Click on the link below for a review game)
REVIEW GAME
Independent/Dependent Clauses

Tri-fold answers from the text (Click on the image to hear/see the story)

Homework November 6, 2018

Island of the Blue Dolphins test Thursday
Students may study to prepare:

Vocabulary

Independent/Dependent Clauses

Theme

Story Trifold

Homework November 5, 2018

We will be having The Island of the Blue Dolphins quiz most likely Thursday.
Today our classes discussed clauses and complex sentences. We will put our newfound knowledge into action in class tomorrow.
We will also read the story and discuss theme.
No written homework this evening.

Homework November 2, 2018

There is no written homework this weekend.
The Spelling Bee preliminary test is Monday. Students may participate if they wish. It is optional.

We began The Island of the Dolphins today in class. We discussed and worked on theme, setting, and the vocabulary. There will be a test on the story next Thursday or Friday.

Homework November 1, 2018

We made it through another month! There is no written hw this evening.
A listing of the spelling bee words have been passed out if students are interested in taking the preliminary test Monday.
This is optional for all 5th grade students.
There are copies in my classroom if students are still interested or students change their minds.

Homework October 31, 2018

There is no written hw this evening.
Enjoy yourselves and stay safe while trick-or-treating!

Homework October 30, 2018

There is no homework.

Homework October 29, 2018

Complete your final draft for "Which version of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Disney or the Washington Irving, do you prefer? Why do you believe this version is better?
- Introductory sentences
- 3 supporting details (each with a separate sentence)
- Concluding sentence

Homework October 26, 2018

Period 1 - Complete your rough draft on which version, Washington Irving or Disney, you favor.
No homework for periods 2 and 3.
We watched the Disney Version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow today to compare and contrast the versions.
I was surprised the number of students that never saw this classic. Students seemed to enjoy it.

Homework October 25, 2018

Today in class we completed our Legend of Sleepy Hollow quizzes.
We also watched an interesting rendition of the Washington Irving classic from 1972. Students were enthralled by the funky music and interesting illustrations. There is a link below if you would like to check it out.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW 1972
In addition to the video, the classes were working on the frames for their projects by painting. Luckily there were no paint-related injuries or paint catastrophes in the classroom.
Tomorrow we will compare and contrast the characters and plot between the Disney version of this American classic and Washington Irving's original.
There is no written homework tonight.

Homework October 24, 2018

We had The Legend of Sleepy Hollow test today in class.
Most students were able to finish, however some did not due to Vision screenings.
This evening for homework students should attempt to get their AR points
(4 points for the 1st quarter).
Students should also wash the dishes, and dry if parents/guardians would like, to help out at home.

Homework October 23, 2018

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow test is tomorrow.
Students have the following materials to look over to prepare:
1. Packet with background info on Washington Irving
2. Vocabulary
3. Author's background graphic organizer
4. Comprehension packet
5. Setting of the story

*We ran out of time today with our review. Therefore we will paint after the test tomorrow*

Homework October 22, 2018

*THERE IS NO ENVIROTHON TOMORROW*
Mr. Walsh is trying to set up an Envirothon meeting next Tuesday, October 30th, from 3:40-5:00pm, however he wants to be sure it does not interfere with trick-or-treating. Students will know for sure by tomorrow.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow test will be this Wednesday.
Students should look over the following to prepare:
1. Author's background
2. Vocabulary
3. Comprehension packets (Mr. Walsh will return them tomorrow)
4. Background influencing an author's writing.

There is no written homework this evening. Take a walk and enjoy some apple cider.

Homework October 19, 2018

The 5 comprehension parts of the Sleepy Hollow packet are due Monday.
Students were permitted to take the stories home to complete the packets over the weekend if they were not completed. Many students were able to finish them.
We did a little painting in class today. There are some blossoming artists in our classes!
Tuesday we will finish the painting with acrylic, so bring in an older shirt to put over your nice school clothes.
We will have the Sleepy Hollow test on Wednesday.
Students will review in class Tuesday.

Homework October 18, 2018

We completed reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in class today.
Be sure to ask which theory the student believes/favors as to what happened to Ichabod.
Tomorrow we will be painting in class with watercolors. Students may bring an old shirt to wear if there are any concerns.
The comprehension packet (Parts 1-5) is due on Monday, October 22nd. Students may submit their work tomorrow if it is completed.
We will be having a quiz next Wednesday on the story.

Wednesday October 17, 2018

There is no written homework this evening.
We are finishing up The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
There will be a test next Tuesday or Wednesday on the material.
Sorry for the delay on getting back the Thunder Rose assessment. It will be returned to students very soon.

Homework October 16, 2018

There will be a vocabulary quiz on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tomorrow.

Homework October 15, 2018

There will be a quiz on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow vocab Wednesday.

Tomorrow is the first Envirothon meeting. It is 3:40-5:00pm after school.
Students must have transportation home and a signed permission slip.
No students will be permitted to stay without a signed permission slip.
Students are encouraged to bring a drink, snack, and sneakers.

Homework October 11, 2018

There is no written homework this evening.
We began reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow today.
The students seemed to enjoy the background of the horseman.

Homework October 10, 2018

Periods 1 & 2- Complete the Cause and Effect comic strip for tomorrow.
*Remember to use Tall Tale attributes (Hyperbole, super-human ability, humor)
No HW for Period 3
We begin discussing how an author's background influences his/her writing today in class. 

Homework October 9, 2018

Today we had the great opportunity to travel to Bloomsburg and enjoy listening to a symphonic orchestra. We enjoyed several works by famous composers such as Tchaikovsky and Bach. It was a great experience for the 5th grade students.
Tomorrow we will begin one of my favorite units for the Halloween season.
No written hw tonight, however remember 4 AR points are due by the end of the month.

Homework October 5, 2018

No written homework this evening.
Enjoy the long weekend!

Homework October 3, 2018

Test on Thunder Rose tomorrow.
See yesterday's blog entry to see some study help.

Homework October 2, 2018

We will have a test on Thunder Rose Thursday.
Students should look over the following to prepare:
1. Vocabulary
   Vocab Review Game
2. Cause and Effect
3. Similes and Metaphors
4. Complete their Tri-folds

Story Link

Homework October 1, 2018

We will be having a test on Thunder Rose this Thursday.
Our classes are currently reading the story in class. Students are welcome to take a text to read ahead or tweak essay answers.
The test will be on:
Vocabulary
Story comprehension
Cause and Effect (did in class today)
Similes and Metaphors (in class tomorrow)

Homework September 28, 2018

There will be no written homework this weekend.
We will have a quiz on Thunder Rose next Thursday.
Students already have their vocabulary in their ELA folders.
We began reading the story today. Monday we will complete our first reading.
Students are more than welcome to take the text home to reread the story at any time.
Have a great weekend!

Homework September 27, 2018

We will begin reading our new story, Thunder Rose tomorrow.
The assessment is scheduled for next Wednesday, however it may be pushed back to Thursday.
Periods 1 and 2 - We completed our pumpkin themed Limericks
                             No written homework tonight.
Period 3 - Complete your context clues worksheet
 

Homework September 26, 2018

There is n o written homework this evening.
Continue reading your books for A.R.
*4 points for the 1st quarter as a minimum*

Homework September 25, 2018

Periods 1 and 2 - Complete the How-to final draft and cover
Period 3 - The final draft and cover for How-to is due on Thursday
It's a cold, rainy day....perfect weather for reading a book!

Homework September 24, 2018

Work on the Complete Subjects/Complete Predicate worksheet this evening.

*It is worth a grade, so take your time.

Students received the Red Kayak tests back today. They do not have to be signed and returned.

Homework September 21, 2018

No written homework this weekend.
Enjoy and do the dishes for your parents/guardians this weekend.

Homework September 20, 2018

We are finishing up our CDT testing in class.
Tomorrow, we will work on subjects and predicates as well as dive into the wacky world of Limericks.
Terrible news, no written homework this evening.

Homework September 19, 2018

Today we focused on our CDT testing for the majority of class.
Students need to complete their final draft for the How-to writing by tomorrow.
Students also have a complete subject/complete predicate worksheet to finish.

Homework September 18, 2018

We were working on editing and revising our How-To writing assignment in class today.
Tomorrow, we will work on our final draft.
Students were asked to be sure their rough drafts have transition words, and no spelling errors this evening for homework.
The Red Kayak quizzes are in the process of being graded. I have gone through about 3,000 answers. Only about 1,100 more to go....I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Students should have their grades within a day or two.

Homework September 17, 2018

Students need to complete the rough draft of their How-To packet for tomorrow.

Homework September 13, 2018

There is no written homework tonight.
Read a book and do some chores at home.

Homework September 12, 2018

Test on Red Kayak tomorrow.
Students should look over:
1. vocabulary - REVIEW
2. 4 Kinds of sentences

3. Story elements and parts

4. Homographs 

5. Comprehension tri-fold

Link to listen to the story

Homework September 11, 2018

We were working on the Red Kayak trifold today in class.
Students are permitted to take the text home if they would like.
We will have the quiz this Thursday. Students may study the following to prepare:
1. vocabulary
Game Link to review
2. 4 Kinds of Sentences
3. Homographs
4. Story Elements/Key terms
5. Trifold and text pages 26-41

Homework September 10, 2018

Periods 1, 2, and 3 - Complete the  Homograph worksheet
- Select any two homographs.
Write a sentence, with context clues, that shows you know the meaning.
Draw a small illustration of the homograph.
Repeat, but show a different meaning of the same word.

We will have a quiz Thursday on The Red Kayak.  The next two days we will be discussing the story, completing comprehension, and reviewing.
Students should go over their vocabulary and kinds of sentences.

Homework September 7, 2018

There is no written homework over the weekend.
Students should go over their vocabulary and types of sentences for the assessment next week.

Homework September 6, 2018

Periods 1 and 2 - Review the kinds of sentences and Vocabulary
Period 3 - Review and also complete the vocabulary worksheet

Homework September 5, 2018

We finished up with the 4 Kinds of Sentences in class today.
Tomorrow we are going to discuss the key parts of a story and the vocabulary for our first story, The Red Kayak.
Our first ELA test will take place next Wednesday.
There is no written homework this evening, however students should look over their kinds of sentences notes.

Homework September 4, 2018

Period 1 - No written homework; take out the trash
Period 2 - No written homework; clean your room
Period 3 - Complete 4 Kinds of Sentences worksheet from class today.

Homework August 31, 2018

There is no written homework over the weekend.
Hopefully students will find some time to read between the Penn State and Notre Dame football games.

Homework August 30, 2018

There is no written homework this evening.
Students are completing their classmate interview in class. The presentations thus far have been excellent.
* Students may bring a book in for silent reading.
*Please be sure to return all first-day forms

Homework August 29, 2018

We are up and running!
The first three days have gone very well. Students are slowly becoming acclimated to the 5th grade schedule. I gave each student an overview for this year's ELA class. Please contact me via e-mail (jwalsh@northschuylkill.net) if you need a copy.
There will be no written homework for the remainder of this week.

Homework June 4, 2018

Have a fun-filled safe summer!

Homework May 30, 2018

No homework this evening.
We are working on an entrepreneur project in class.
Tomorrow students will attempt to secure a loan from the bank and begin to develop a commercial for their new eatery.

Homework May 29, 2018

We began an entrepreneur project in class today.
No written hw this evening.

Homework May 24, 2018

We finished our discussion and dissection (pun intended) of Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart".
The students enjoyed it.
We are going to begin a project in school next week.

Homework May 23, 2018

No Homework this evening

Homework May 18, 2018

No Homework this weekend.
Read a good book and get outside.

Homework May 17, 2018

We began discussing the elements that make a story scary. The conversation was lively to say the least. Tomorrow we will continue our discussion and begin to dissect an Edgar Allen Poe short story.
No written HW tonight

Homework May 16, 2018

Plot-choice book due tomorrow

Homework May 14, 2018

Students have their plot-choice book due by Thursday, May 17th.
Students were working on the book in class today.

Homework May 10, 2018

There will be an assessment on The Sound of Thunder tomorrow.
Students should prepare their essay questions for the assessment.

Homework May 9, 2018

Our classes began working on a plot-choice story today.
No written homework tonight.

Homework May 8, 2018

Complete A Sound of Thunder comprehension questions #s 1-8.

Homework May 7, 2018

No written hw this evening.

Homework May 4, 2018

No written homework this weekend.
Read a good book!

Homework May 3, 2018

No written hw this evening.
We completed the Special Effects assessment in class today.

Homework May 2, 2018

Test on Special Effects tomorrow.
See yesterday's and previous posts to prepare yourself for the test.

Homework May 1, 2018

Test on Special Effects Thursday
Study:
Vocabulary
Pamphlet Essays
Essay questions 4 and 5 in textbook
Prepositions and prepositional phrases

Homework April 30, 2018

Complete the Writing and Grammar Workbook page 135 Section B #s 1-10
We will be having the Special Effects assessment this Thursday.
Students are responsible to study the following items to prepare for the test:
Vocabulary
Text pages 454-465
Pamphlet
Essay ?s 4 and 5 on text page 464
Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Go Sixers; Beat Boston

Homework April 27, 2018

Whew....a loooooong week.
No written hw this weekend. The students really hung in there between a super long week, inclement weather, and classes after the PBIS reward.
We will most likely have an assessment next Wed on Special Effects in our text. Students began reading it in class today.

Homework April 26, 2018

Spelling quiz tomorrow on Special Effects in the Movies
Complete your pie chart from class today.
*Don't forget, tomorrow is the PBIS reward. Wear socks!

Homework April 25, 2018

Spelling quiz Friday
No written HW tonight.

Homework April 24, 2018

Spelling corrections due tomorrow
*Period 3 did not have their pretest graded yet

Homework April 23, 2018

Complete the spelling worksheet for tomorrow.
Spelling prequiz on Special Effects tomorrow.

1.        uncover

2.       uncomfortable

3.       unfortunate

4.       unfamiliar

5.       unemployed

6.       unpredictable

7.       unpleasant

8.       undecided

9.       defrost

10.   deodorant

11.   deflate

12.   dehydrated

13.   discourage

14.   disadvantage

15.   disability

16.   discomfort

17.   disbelief

18.   disapprove

19.   disappoint

20.   disqualify

Homework April 20,2018

No written homework this weekend.
Start reading a book you have always wanted to check out.

Homework April 19, 2018

Quiz tomorrow on Mahalia Jackson.
Students should study vocab to prepare.
(See yesterday's blog for a vocabulary quiz link)
Also, students will be permitted to use their pamphlet and textbook essay answers during the quiz.

Homework April 18, 2018

We will have the quiz on Mahalia Jackson this Friday.
Students already were working on their pamphlets and essay questions.
The students will be permitted to use these for the assessment.
Students only need to study vocab for the assessment.

Vocabulary Link is found below:

Homework April 17, 2018

No Homework
Get some rest tonight for the PSSA testing tomorrow

Homework April 16, 2018

Period 1 - Complete the essays on page 438, #s 3 and 5
                 Also, be sure to complete the pamphlet
Period 2 - Complete Troublesome Verbs worksheet (both sides)
Period 3 - Complete the essays, pamphlet, and troublesome verbs worksheet

Homwork April 9 - 13

No Homework this week due to PSSA testing.
We will be completing the normal hw during class time during these days.

Homework April 6, 2018

Students could complete their brochures over the weekend.

Read a book!

Homework April 5, 2018

Complete the brochure from class today.
Also, be sure the questions from pages 417, 419, and 420 are completed.
There will be a Spelling quiz on the list from Mahalia Jackson tomorrow for those students who did not test out.

Homework April 4, 2018

Spelling corrections are due for tomorrow
We will have the test on the spelling words for those student that did not test out.

Complete the paragraphs analyzing "The Monkey's Paw".
Paragraph One - list similarities with at least three examples
Paragraph Two - list differences with at least three examples
Paragraph Three - Describe which version you preferred and give at least three reasons justifying your choice,

Homework April 3, 2018

We completed read The Monkey's Paw in class.

Students need to complete a Venn Diagram on comparing and contrastin the WW Jacobs writing to the Simpsons episode.

Students need to write a paragraph giving their opinion on if the monkey paw was lucky or unlucky with at least three supporting details.

We will have a Spelling pretest in class tomorrow. The list can be found below:

Mahalia Jackson Spelling List

1.        address

2.       college

3.       mirror

4.       recess

5.       committee

6.       collect

7.       Mississippi

8.       immediate

9.       command

10.   appreciate

11.   announce

12.   possess

13.   Tennessee

14.   gallop

15.   zucchini

16.   opponent

17.   barricade

18.   broccoli

19.   accomplish

20.   allowance

21. collar

Homework April 2, 2018

No Written Homework tonight.
The Spelling list for Mahalia Jackson will be coming home tomorrow.
There will be a pretest on Wednesday.

Homework March 29, 2018

No written homework this weekend.

Help out around the house over the mini-break.

Have a Happy Easter

Homework March 28, 2018

No written homework tonight.
All students are eligible for the PBIS reward tomorrow. So bring your swimsuit or basketball sneakers.

Homework March 27, 2018

No written homework this evening.
Help out at home tonight by doing some chores!

Homework March 26, 2018

There is no written homework this evening.
Extra Credit must be submitted by the end of the school day this Wednesday, March 28th.

Homework March 23, 2018

Our classes had The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins assessment today.
There is no written homework.
Extra Credit was offered in class today.
The completed assignment must be submitted no later than the end of the school day, March 28th.

Homework March 20, 2018

We will have the Dinosaurs Of Waterhouse Hawkins test on Wednesday.
Students may study the following to prepare themselves for the assessment:
Vocabulary (Link below)
Present-Present Part.-Past-Past Part sheet
Fact and Opinion
Textbook pages 394-411 (Link below to listen to the story)\
Text page 412 #s 2, 3, and 5
Pamphlet

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO HELP:

Homework March 19, 2018

Work on the Comprehension packet for The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.
Spelling test tomorrow for this story. (words can be found on last week's hw blog)
We are going to have our test on The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins on Wednesday (weather permitting)

Homework March 16, 2018

No Homework this weekend.
We discussed vocab for the Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.
The Spelling test will be Tuesday of next week.
The reading test will be Wednesday or Thursday of next week.

Homework March 15, 2018

Spelling corrections are due for tomorrow.
Period 1 - 11X each
Period 2 - 11X each
Period 3 -  7X each
Complete the irregular verbs worksheet (Side with the sentences only)

Homework March 14, 2018

Spelling prequiz on The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins Spelling List

1.        gigantic

2.        ginger

3.        pledge

4.        dodge

5.        smudge

6.        journal

7.        Japan

8.        scene

9.        muscle

10.    science

11.    fascinate

12.    scent

13.    schedule

14.    scheme

15.    scholar

16.    schooner

17.    excuse

18.    explore

19.    excellent

20.    exclaim

21.    extraordinary

22.    reminisce

23.    acknowledge

24.    prejudice

25.    allergic