Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 1/31

Here is today's homework and classwork.

Homework Summary - Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Reading
1. Study for quiz tomorrow

Math
1. Practice book, page 35

Spelling
1. Vocabulary Word Map handout

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Monday, January 30, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Monday 1/30

Here is today's homework and classwork.

Homework Summary - Monday, January 30, 2012

Reading
1. Practice book, page 93

Math
1. Practice book, page 34

Language Arts
1. Practice book, page 51

Religion
1. Complete We Respond activity on page 125

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Friday, January 27, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Friday 1/27

Here is today's homework and classwork for today.

Homework Summary - Friday, January 27, 2012

"No Homework Friday"

Have a nice weekend.

Mr. LaFrossia

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 1/26

Here is today's homework and classwork.

Homework Summary - Thursday, January 26, 2012

Science
1. Finish preparations for Science Fair project.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

 

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 1/25

Here is today's homework and classwork.

Homework Summary - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Reading
1. Practice book, page 90

Spelling
1. Use each spelling word in a sentence.
2. Use your notebook.

Social Studies
1. Questions 1-6 on page 156.
2. Write the questions in your notebook and answer using complete sentences.

Religion
1. Bring a magazine for tomorrow's Religion lesson on "Sharing Meals with Friends."
Make sure it's okay for you to cut out pictures from this magazine.

Science
1. Write a conversation between an oxygen atom and a carbon atom. Have them discuss ways they are alike and ways they are different.
2. Write your conversation in play form, and have actors perform it.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 1/24

Here is today's homework and classwork.

Homework Summary - Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Spelling
1. ABC order
2. Use your notebook

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Monday, January 23, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Monday 1/23

Here is today's homework and classwork.

Homework Summary - Monday, January 23, 2012

Reading
1. Practice book, page 89.

Math
1. Practice book, page 33.

Science
1. Read pages 442-444.
2. Answer questions 3 and 4 in your notebook.

Religion
1. What is Passover?
2. What did the breaking of the bread at the last Supper mean?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Midterm Review - Wednesday 1/18

Here is the classwork and homework for today.

Homework Summary - Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Study for Midterm exams. Use the checklist provided as a guide.

Textbooks Today:
1. Reading

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Midterm Review - Tuesday 1/17

Here is the classwork and home for today.

Homework Summary - Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Study for Midterm exams. Use the checklist provided as a guide.

Textbooks Today:
1. Religion

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Monday, January 16, 2012

Celebrate Marting Luther King Jr. Day

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of America's greatest leaders. He felt very strongly about the rights of Black Americans. He felt that everyone, Black or White, should have equal rights. The rights to work and make an honest living, the right to vote, the right to a good education, and the right to use all public places. Martin believed in using love instead of hate to settle disagreements. He was a very influential leader, one who will always be remembered and honored in this country.


Today's BrainPOP Featured Video is on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Click HERE to watch the video!

www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/martinlutherkingjr

Mr. LaFrossia

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Studying for the Science Midterm Exam

Tuesday is the Science midterm exam. Here are some questions that can help you in your study this weekend. Hope this helps!

What can a material's property help with?
Identifying the material.

What are some examples of a mixture?
Fruit salad, cereal with milk.

Why do you think salt water is a solution?
Because the salt is dissolved evenly in the water.

What is special about mass?
It is a property of matter; it is the amount of matter an object has.

How can you tell a material's volume?
Measure how much space it takes up.

Which properties in the list would you use to describe a bowl of soup?
Color, odor, shape.

How do you know whether a food is salty or sweet?
By tasting it.

How do you know how something feels?
By touching it.

Why is your sense of smell important?
It can help you decide whether things are bad or good for you; it can help you know if there's a fire.

How can taste help you?
It can help you identify ingredients that are in food.

What are some of the functions of the cells that make up your body?
Muscle cells cause movement; bone cells support the body; and skin cells cover and protect.


What is the name used to describe the parts of a cell that carry out life processes?
Organelles.

What purpose does the cell membrane serve?
Protects the cell holds the cell contents together.

What organelles do most cells contain?
Cell membrane and nucleus.

What structures in the plant cell are not seen in the animal cell?
Chloroplasts and a cell wall.

Which structures are present in both plant and animal cells?
Nucleus, chromosomes, cell membrane, cytoplasm, vacuoles, and mitochondria.

What path does blood take through the body?
It travels away from the heart in arteries, which lead to capillaries. From capillaries, it moves to cells. It travels back to the heart in veins, then to the lungs, and then back to the heart, where it begins circulating again.

What is the circulatory system made up of?
It is made up of the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood.

Mr. LaFrossia

To Parents: Midterm Schedule

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe that we are nearing the mid-point in our 2011-2012 school year! I hope that the first half of the school year has been an enjoyable for you and your child as it has been for me. Of course, with this acknowledgement comes the realization that midterm exams are also on the horizon.

Our midterm exams will be given from Tuesday, January 17th-20th, 2012. The exam schedule is provided below:

Midterm Exam Schedule

Tuesday, January 17: Science and Social Studies
Wednesday, January 18: Spelling and Religion
Thursday, January 19: Reading and Language Arts
Friday, January 20: Math

To download the review sheet for each subject, simply click the link above.

If I may assist you in any way during this time, please contact me at 718-292-4920 or email me at mrlafrossia@gmail.com.

I wish you and your family the very best in 2012!

Sincerely,

Mr. LaFrossia

Friday, January 13, 2012

Midterm Review - Friday 1/13

Here is the review and homework for today.

Homework Summary - Friday, January 13, 2012

Study for Midterm exams. Use the checklist provided as a guide.

Textbooks Today:
1. Religion
2. Science

I will post more information and resources, including the midterm review sheets over the weekend. Make sure to study.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. LaFrossia

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Midterm Review - Thursday 1/12

Here is the midterm review and homework for today.

Homework Summary - Thursday, January 12, 2012

Study for Midterm exams. Use the checklist provided as a guide.

Textbooks Today:
1. Religion
2. Science

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 1/11

Here is today's homework and classwork. Today we started reviewing for our midterms next week. I will create a folder along with all the schedules for you to download.

Homework Summary
Wednesday, January 11- Thursday, January 19, 2012

Study for Midterm exams. Use the checklist provided as a guide.

Textbooks Today:
1. Math
2. Social Studies

Monday, January 9, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Monday 1/9

Here is the homework and classwork for today.

Homework Summary - Monday, January 9, 2012

Reading
1. Practice book, page 83
2. Study for quiz

Math
1. Textbook, page 157
2. Exercises 22-25
3. Exercises 29-32

Science
1. Make a list of FIVE common objects in your house.
2. Write next to the objet if it's easily identified by TASTE or COLOR.
3. Describe the object's taste or smell.
4. Use your notebook.

Religion
1. Chapter 9 - handout

Language Arts
1. Practice book, page 45

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Friday, January 6, 2012

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Science Fair -Update

The Science Fair project is "just around the corner" (idiom)! This morning, Mr. V came to our class to answer questions regarding our project. He even dropped off a sample board for us to use as a guide!



I know that choosing a project is hard enough, so here are some helpful tips that can get the "ball rolling" (another idiom!).

Science fair project come from asking questions around how things work, or why they are the way they are, and then applying the scientific method to get real and useful information. Ever wondered how tornadoes worked? You might enjoy doing a tornado science project!

Here are some helpful questions to get you started:
  • What is this made of?
  • How did it form?
  • What can be used for?
  • Is this created by a natural process or by humans?
  • Why is it this particular color/texture?
  • Does it float or sink? Why?
These are just a few questions that could apply to almost anything!

For more help, download the Science Fair project folder located on the top-right corner of this blog, inside the box.net folder.

I'll put up more helpful tips in the next few days. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask me in class.

Good luck!

Mr. LaFrossia

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 1/5

Here is today's homework and classwork.

Homework Summary - Thursday, January 5, 2012

Math
1. Practice book, page 32

Spelling
1. Use spelling words in a sentence.
2. Use your notebook

Science
1. Chapter 1 Science Vocabulary handout

Language
1. Create a postcard that describes an activity you like to do when the weather is warm. Draw an illustration on one side. Choose vivid words to describe.
2. Draw one line under the irregular verbs you use. Circle the helping verbs.

Library
1. Freak the Mighty handout
2. Due Thursday 1/12

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 1/4

Here is today's homework and classwork.


Homework Summary - Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Reading
1. Practice book, page 83
2. Due Friday

Math
1. Practice book, page 31

Spelling
1. Sort the spelling words in alphabetical order. Use your notebook

Science
1. What in the video would you like to learn more about? Why was it interesting to you?

2. Name all the groups that came together to solve this quest.

3. Dr. Albert Yu-Min Lin's job is adventurous and challenging. Would you like to do what he does? Why or why not?

4. What other scientific uses could 3-D imagery technology have?

5. Are there any fun uses of the technology presented in the video you would like to explore?
Use your notebook.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 1/3

Here is today's homework and classwork.

Homework Summary - Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Reading
1. Practice book, page 82

Math
1. Write the math definition words and use them in a sentence.
2. Write neatly, skipping a line and use loose-leaf (lined) paper or typed.
3. The work will be graded.

Science
1. Take the Science at Home Letter
2. Discuss matter, water, motion, energy, and sound with your families.
3. Follow the directions to make a list of the different forms of energy used in the home with your families.

Social Studies
1. Read pages 146-148 and answer the Reading Check questions.
2. Use your notebook.
3. Write the questions neatly and answer using complete sentences.

Religion
1. Complete the We Gather activity on page 109.
2. Use your notebook.

Language Arts
1. Practice book, page 44

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia