Tuesday, 03/03/09

Math
Today, we worked on matching graphs to their correct data. If your data compared two people's distance in running for ten seconds, and one graph had two lines comparing each other, that graph would probably be correct. Sometimes, the more choices you have, the harder the choosing gets. I had little trouble in this. It got confusing at times but overall, it was pretty good. We completed a couple pages of this lesson in our math journal. We also were given Vocab words 1-12 to work on and study for our upcoming PSSA Vocab quiz. I wonder how many we have to do. I hope it's over soon.

Language Arts
Today, we spent the class working on our side dishes on the Literary Menu for section 4 of From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler. My group worked on the Sensory Chart and the Metaphor & Simile page. On the sensory chart, we had to find 5 sentences, one for each sense. The sentence had to mention the type of sense. It was tricky finding the sentence for sight. Even if the activity was tough, my group and I were able to come through and complete the page. On the metaphor & simile chart, we had to list 4 similes and 4 metaphors. The similes were easy to spot since we could look for them in the entire book. The metaphors were really tough though. It was always “There is like or as.” or “It's not comparing anything.” It was so frustrating. The good thing was, we finished each activity with ten minutes left in class.


Science
We were soooooooooo lucky because our test was pushed back to tomorrow. The assignment for the day, was to write two questions. One on lesson one and the other on lesson two. It was soooooooooo easy. We then played a game where two people come up and the teacher picks a question to ask. The first kid to put their hand up can answer the question. The boys won 5 to 4. After the game, we watched a video about two aliens who learn about Earth's different landforms. It was creepy but they gave some good facts and cool pictures. I gave it a 2.5 out of 5. The aliens were weird. At first, he didn't like crust on bread. When he learned about the Earth's crust, he suddenly liked crust. Weird but creative.