I hope everyone enjoyed their second track-out!<\/p>\n
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Of course we are now in ridiculous make-up mode.<\/p>\n
Today we jumped right into subtraction with fractions, and how we can use the same strategies we used with addition. \u00a0We also talked about how oftentimes it is easier to subtract fractions\u00a0(and also sometimes add fractions) when they are in improper form. \u00a0It can be easier to do something like 13\/10 minus 8\/10 than to see something like 1 and 3\/10 minus 8\/10.<\/p>\n
Tonight students have a few subtraction problems to do. \u00a0They should show me what form of one they multiplied or divided by in order to find equivalent fractions, and they should simplify their answers! \u00a0We did one together as an example.<\/p>\n
SubtractingAndSimplifyingFeb23<\/a><\/p>\n SubtractionExampleFeb23<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Language Arts we talked mostly about doing research and how we are doing our best to become an expert on our chosen topic. \u00a0We are *not* typing in a string of questions in google and copying down some answers. \u00a0We talked about how many of our questions will lead to more questions that we must answer.<\/p>\n We then spent some time in the computer lab, on Ncwiseowl and Britannica doing preliminary research on our topic. \u00a0Students have until Friday to possibly change their topic, but by Friday we will have started an outline, and they will be locked into whatever they have chosen.<\/p>\n Tonight students have a short passage to read and some questions to answer on theme. \u00a0We will be moving on from our discussions of theme to figurative language this week, so this will be the last passage focusing on theme for a bit.<\/p>\n The Life of a Cat<\/a><\/p>\n CatQuestions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n That was pretty much all we had time for. \u00a0Our days will be packed and I don’t see us getting to nearly everything we have to, so we might be doubling up on work going home, but I’m not quite sure just yet. \u00a0Let’s hope we can get back on track, even with this ridiculous weather!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n so tl;dr<\/p>\n fraction subtraction problems:\u00a0SubtractingAndSimplifyingFeb23<\/a><\/p>\n Show me the form of one you use!\u00a0SubtractionExampleFeb23<\/a><\/p>\n Cat passage (theme):\u00a0The Life of a Cat<\/a><\/p>\n and questions (with reasoning):\u00a0CatQuestions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Also, all North Carolina Children’s Book Awards books MUST be turned back in tomorrow. \u00a0I have to return some and recheck some others out.<\/p>\n As always, read for 35 minutes!<\/p>\n As the students don’t yet have a new reading log, just getting a piece of paper signed will be fine.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a good one!<\/p>\n -Mr. Potter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I hope everyone enjoyed their second track-out! Of course we are now in ridiculous make-up mode. Today we jumped right into subtraction with fractions, and how we can use the same strategies we used with addition. \u00a0We also talked about how oftentimes it is easier to subtract fractions\u00a0(and also sometimes add fractions) when they … Continue reading Homework Feb 23 (Mon)<\/span>