Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Smithsonian Virtual Tour
http://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/flashVersion/index.html
Follow this link to go on a virtual tour of Smithsonian Natural History Museum
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Birth of the Blues
Mahalia Jackson singing before Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" Speech during the march on Washington
Mahalia Jackson singing "Summertime" Muddy Waters 'My Home is in the Delta'
I don't do nobody nothin
African American Spiritual "Steal Away" sang by Reverend Pearly Brown
Mean Old World sand by Reverend Pearly Brown
Deep Moanin Blues (Ma Rainy)
Prison Work Song - Hammer Ring
Sonny Stitt
Black Snake Moan by "Blind Lemon" Jefferson
Smoke Stack Lightning by Howlin Wolf
Lightning - Long John sang by a chain gang
Aretha Franklin sings "Let Freedom Ring"
Mahalia Jackson singing "Summertime" Muddy Waters 'My Home is in the Delta'
I don't do nobody nothin
African American Spiritual "Steal Away" sang by Reverend Pearly Brown
Mean Old World sand by Reverend Pearly Brown
Deep Moanin Blues (Ma Rainy)
Prison Work Song - Hammer Ring
Sonny Stitt
Black Snake Moan by "Blind Lemon" Jefferson
Smoke Stack Lightning by Howlin Wolf
Lightning - Long John sang by a chain gang
Aretha Franklin sings "Let Freedom Ring"
Friday, November 4, 2011
Flocabulary - A Fun Website!
Watch the video at: http://www.flocabulary.com/fivethings/
Lyrics to "The Five Things"
Setting, that's like where it's going down,
Could be the train compartment, a castle or a town,
Could be the Arctic winter - like To Build a Fire,
The temperature's dropping, excitement is getting higher,
Setting sets the scene so the scene seems set,
Could be the Italian restaurant where we met,
Setting gives us the where and the when,
Could be modern day, the future, or way back when.
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
Plot is the action, the quest for satisfaction,
What's going down, what's going to happen.
Four men at sea in an open boat,
Rowing and hoping that they can stay afloat. The plot:
They have to make it to the beach,
But the waves are big, and the shore seems out of reach,
Plot is a series of events... like Lemoney Snicket,
It could be crazy, wild or straight wicked.
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
Knock knock, who's there? Oh, it's the characters,
The people in the story who carry out the action.
Characters can be pretty, tiny or clean,
Characters can be silly, whiney or mean,
Juliet is a character, and so is Romeo,
Pokemon has characters and so does Yu-gi-oh,
Characters could be dogs, lions, or hippos,
JK Rowling chose Harry Potter. "Why?" Who knows!
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
Uh-uh! Put your snack back in your backpack we're not finished!
Something gone wrong! That's the conflict kids,
A struggle in the plot, now who's on top,
Could be a fight for money, like some robbers and cops,
Could be an internal conflict - a struggle inside,
Like I don't want to tell the truth but I don't ever want to lie,
Flick something in your eye, now you're conflicted,
What created drama? The conflict did.
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
The theme of the story is the main idea,
The central belief or the topic that's in there,
It's usually something abstract like sacrifice,
Isolation or resurrection: we're back to life,
Like don't lie, don't practice libel,
The theme of To Build a Fire is survival,
Survival on your own like Fievel Moskowitz,
Flocabulary's something that you HAVE TO GET...
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
Lyrics to "The Five Things"
Setting, that's like where it's going down,
Could be the train compartment, a castle or a town,
Could be the Arctic winter - like To Build a Fire,
The temperature's dropping, excitement is getting higher,
Setting sets the scene so the scene seems set,
Could be the Italian restaurant where we met,
Setting gives us the where and the when,
Could be modern day, the future, or way back when.
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
Plot is the action, the quest for satisfaction,
What's going down, what's going to happen.
Four men at sea in an open boat,
Rowing and hoping that they can stay afloat. The plot:
They have to make it to the beach,
But the waves are big, and the shore seems out of reach,
Plot is a series of events... like Lemoney Snicket,
It could be crazy, wild or straight wicked.
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
Knock knock, who's there? Oh, it's the characters,
The people in the story who carry out the action.
Characters can be pretty, tiny or clean,
Characters can be silly, whiney or mean,
Juliet is a character, and so is Romeo,
Pokemon has characters and so does Yu-gi-oh,
Characters could be dogs, lions, or hippos,
JK Rowling chose Harry Potter. "Why?" Who knows!
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
Uh-uh! Put your snack back in your backpack we're not finished!
Something gone wrong! That's the conflict kids,
A struggle in the plot, now who's on top,
Could be a fight for money, like some robbers and cops,
Could be an internal conflict - a struggle inside,
Like I don't want to tell the truth but I don't ever want to lie,
Flick something in your eye, now you're conflicted,
What created drama? The conflict did.
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
The theme of the story is the main idea,
The central belief or the topic that's in there,
It's usually something abstract like sacrifice,
Isolation or resurrection: we're back to life,
Like don't lie, don't practice libel,
The theme of To Build a Fire is survival,
Survival on your own like Fievel Moskowitz,
Flocabulary's something that you HAVE TO GET...
Plot, Character, Conflict, Theme,
Setting, yes these are the 5 things
That you're going to be needing
When you're reading or writing
A short story that's mad exciting x2
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Computers do amazing things!
How to play Chess
Super Smart Robot
Competing Robots
A Super Computer wins Jeopardy
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Students Experiments: Chemical Changes
Students demonstrated knowledge of chemical vs physical changes by bringing in examples of a chemical change.
Evidence of a chemical change might be:
1) a new substance is formed
2) gas is formed
3) energy is released
4) dramatic color change (i.e. putting kool-aid powder in water is not a chemical change)
Evidence of a chemical change might be:
1) a new substance is formed
2) gas is formed
3) energy is released
4) dramatic color change (i.e. putting kool-aid powder in water is not a chemical change)
(more pictures to come!)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Make a Difference Day
Lisenby was featured on WTVY - click the following link to watch the video and read the story!
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/One_Day_of_Action_to_Make_a_Difference_132382743.html
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/One_Day_of_Action_to_Make_a_Difference_132382743.html
Monday, October 24, 2011
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Dramatization of "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
Liberty Kids: Midnight Ride
Part One:
Part Two:
Part Three:
Shot Heard Round the World (School House Rock)
"Yankee Doodle" Song
U.S. President Song by the Animaniacs - missing George W. Bush and Barrack Obama
School House Rock: Boston Tea Party
Liberty Kids: Midnight Ride
Part One:
Part Two:
Part Three:
Shot Heard Round the World (School House Rock)
"Yankee Doodle" Song
U.S. President Song by the Animaniacs - missing George W. Bush and Barrack Obama
School House Rock: Boston Tea Party
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Debate: Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?
This week we are reading about animal conversationalist Jane Goodall. As part of the unit, students are asked to think critically about wild animal issues, such as the debate about whether or not animals should be kept in zoos.
From opposingviews.com here are some arguments FOR and AGAINST keeping animals in zoos:
FOR:
I say yes to the animals in zoos. I love animals in all. but what kind of society would we be if we just assumed the animals are unhappy or happy in the Zoo? Just think about it the animals in the zoo were more then likely born there or was orphaned at a young age an was raised in the zoo. so wouldn't the animals be unable to care for themselves they wouldn't know how to hunt, scavenge, protect themselves. The animal could be so use to humans and would find a village go in there thinking that they would feed them and be friendly but end up dead. So what kind of society would we be if we assume the animal would be okay or no. Animals in zoos are Educational to the younger generation and its been around for ever so why get rid of it now.
AGAINST:
Many animals need freedom! Would you like it if you were kept in a cage? many animals want to be like any other animals free and hunt and be on there own. other people think its safe for them but are they really safe?
From forandagainst.com
FOR:
It is definitely ok to have animals in in zoos because
1. They are safe
2. They are occupied
3. Well looked after
4. Have all the freedom they would have in the wild without worrying about getting eaten
AGAINST:
I'm not really for it, but I'm not against it. I'm studying this topic at school and we recently visited a zoo and to my surprise, most of the animals looked happy in their environments. However i noticed many flaws in the environments. Such as, there were only two lions and as everyone knows lions like to live in prides of many lions. Also, a disagreement with zoos would be that with lemurs, and other monkeys/animals that can climb trees, the zoos put electrical wire disguised as vines so if they try to pass it they get shocked and realize their not allowed to pass. The zoos also do this with larger animals around the edges of the enclosure.
FOR:
There's nothing wrong with animals being kept in zoos, the reality is that many would be extinct entirely if not for zoos and other breeding programs. Animals in captivity live longer, healthier lives than those that live in the wild, it's only the uneducated that would say they're better off going extinct in the wild than having a chance in captivity.
AGAINST:
Animals kept in zoos are taken from there natural habitats and put in cages. In a circus animals are trained for our amusement. How would you like to be trained or kept in a cage? Why should animals be treated any differently?
When analyzing someone's argument ask yourself "Did they cite research or are they just telling your their feelings?"
From opposingviews.com here are some arguments FOR and AGAINST keeping animals in zoos:
FOR:
I say yes to the animals in zoos. I love animals in all. but what kind of society would we be if we just assumed the animals are unhappy or happy in the Zoo? Just think about it the animals in the zoo were more then likely born there or was orphaned at a young age an was raised in the zoo. so wouldn't the animals be unable to care for themselves they wouldn't know how to hunt, scavenge, protect themselves. The animal could be so use to humans and would find a village go in there thinking that they would feed them and be friendly but end up dead. So what kind of society would we be if we assume the animal would be okay or no. Animals in zoos are Educational to the younger generation and its been around for ever so why get rid of it now.
AGAINST:
Many animals need freedom! Would you like it if you were kept in a cage? many animals want to be like any other animals free and hunt and be on there own. other people think its safe for them but are they really safe?
From forandagainst.com
FOR:
It is definitely ok to have animals in in zoos because
1. They are safe
2. They are occupied
3. Well looked after
4. Have all the freedom they would have in the wild without worrying about getting eaten
AGAINST:
I'm not really for it, but I'm not against it. I'm studying this topic at school and we recently visited a zoo and to my surprise, most of the animals looked happy in their environments. However i noticed many flaws in the environments. Such as, there were only two lions and as everyone knows lions like to live in prides of many lions. Also, a disagreement with zoos would be that with lemurs, and other monkeys/animals that can climb trees, the zoos put electrical wire disguised as vines so if they try to pass it they get shocked and realize their not allowed to pass. The zoos also do this with larger animals around the edges of the enclosure.
FOR:
There's nothing wrong with animals being kept in zoos, the reality is that many would be extinct entirely if not for zoos and other breeding programs. Animals in captivity live longer, healthier lives than those that live in the wild, it's only the uneducated that would say they're better off going extinct in the wild than having a chance in captivity.
AGAINST:
Animals kept in zoos are taken from there natural habitats and put in cages. In a circus animals are trained for our amusement. How would you like to be trained or kept in a cage? Why should animals be treated any differently?
When analyzing someone's argument ask yourself "Did they cite research or are they just telling your their feelings?"
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Lisenby Food Drive Starts October 31st
LISENBY FOOD DRIVE
10/31/11 – 11/10/11
10/31/11 – 11/10/11
It’s that time of year again for us to do something for those in need. For the past few years our Lisenby Family has collected food and donated our items to the Ozark Mission. We would like to do so again this year. We will collect non- perishable food item from October 31, 2011 until November 10, 2011.
We will have a cup cake party for the top class and top three students that bring in the most food items. These students will also have their picture placed in the Southern Star. Please send in as many items as you would like, and help us make a difference.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
What we are Learning in Math
Order of Operations
Divisibility Rules
Exponents
Division Word Problems
Multiplication Word Problems
Divisibility Rules
Exponents
Division Word Problems
Multiplication Word Problems
What we are Learning in Reading
Unit 2: Doing the Right Thing
Sometimes in life it is difficult to do the right thing. There are times when everyone around you disagrees with what you are doing. But deep inside we know what is right and wrong, and how to treat others. Unit 2 is about doing the right thing, even when there are things standing in your way.
Videos on Conflict Resolution:
Sometimes in life it is difficult to do the right thing. There are times when everyone around you disagrees with what you are doing. But deep inside we know what is right and wrong, and how to treat others. Unit 2 is about doing the right thing, even when there are things standing in your way.
Videos on Conflict Resolution:
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Hurricanes!
Mrs. Matthew's Class Learns about Hurricanes
Hurricanes are created over the ocean. Students tracked hurricane Irene as it formed over the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Marina
Hurricanes are created over the ocean. Students tracked hurricane Irene as it formed over the Atlantic Ocean.
Flash Flood after Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Marina
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Discover Your Heritage
Students and parents:
This week we are reading "Shutting out the Sky" - an expository nonfiction selection about early immigrants to the United States.
All of our ancestors were, at one time or another, immigrants to the US.
This week explore your family trees: learn about your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and try to go back to the family member that was an original immigrant to the United States. Include pictures or drawings if you want.
We are interested in learning about your heritage! Perhaps you will discover something about yourself in the process.
This week we are reading "Shutting out the Sky" - an expository nonfiction selection about early immigrants to the United States.
All of our ancestors were, at one time or another, immigrants to the US.
This week explore your family trees: learn about your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and try to go back to the family member that was an original immigrant to the United States. Include pictures or drawings if you want.
We are interested in learning about your heritage! Perhaps you will discover something about yourself in the process.
2011 Fort Rucker Arts Festival ~ Student Art Contest
Can you make a drawing, painting, or collage?
Want to enter the 2011 Fort Rucker Arts Festival ~ Student Art Contest?
Submit your artwork by October 7th. Prizes will be awarded October 15th. Click this link for details:
Link to Contest Rules
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Learn about Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson
Biography of Jackie Robinson
No Sound - Satchel Paige pitching footage - "The Greatest Pitcher of All Time!"
Satchel Paige Game Footage
No Sound - Satchel Paige pitching footage - "The Greatest Pitcher of All Time!"
Satchel Paige Game Footage
Friday, August 26, 2011
What We are Learning
This week we will be reading an excerpt from "Island of the Blue Dolphins".
Learn about Earth's plate tectonics on 'Windows to the Universe' link
This is a story who is left alone on an island and must learn the skills needed to survive.
Visit the NatureSkills website to learn more about wilderness survival skills that may help you if you are outdoors in our area! link
Youtube book trailer for "Island of the Blue Dolphins"
In math we are taking our test on Alabama Course of Study #1: decimal place value, value, expanded form, estimating and rounding.
Then we will begin Course of Study #2: Number operations.
In science we are starting Chapter Nine on Geology
We will learn about the earth's formations, classifying rocks and minerals, and how earthquakes and volcanoes form.
Learn about Earth's plate tectonics on 'Windows to the Universe' linkWednesday, August 24, 2011
Dress for Success Tomorrow!
Make sure you dress in you "Sunday Best" tomorrow to celebrate our first "Dress for Success" day!
We will feature pictures of each 5th grade class on our blog. The class that wins the "Best dressed class" will earn a prize!
So come dressed sharply on Thursday, August 25th!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
This week in Fifth Grade!
In reading we are reading "Thunder Rose"
"Thunder Rose" is a tall tale. Can you name some more American Tall Tales? Which one is your favorite?
Follow this link and click "Google preview" on the right below the book picture to read the first pages of the book!
Thunder Rose performed in sign language
(no spoken words~ see if you can pair it with your story!)
In math we will be working on decimal place value and rounding decimals.
Here's a BBC rounding decimals game: link
IXL rounding decimals quiz: link
In science we are continuing to learn about weather and Earth's atmosphere
Watch a youtube video showing pictures of F1 through F5 tornadoes
"Thunder Rose" is a tall tale. Can you name some more American Tall Tales? Which one is your favorite?
Follow this link and click "Google preview" on the right below the book picture to read the first pages of the book!
Thunder Rose performed in sign language
(no spoken words~ see if you can pair it with your story!)
In math we will be working on decimal place value and rounding decimals.
Here's a BBC rounding decimals game: link
IXL rounding decimals quiz: link
In science we are continuing to learn about weather and Earth's atmosphere
Watch a youtube video showing pictures of F1 through F5 tornadoes
Friday, August 19, 2011
Watch TV for Homework
5th graders in Ms. Terry's Reading class were asked to
"Watch T.V. for homework!"
"Watch T.V. for homework!"
They could choose a cartoon or a family sitcom. Some of the shows that they chose to watch were Phineas and Ferb, High School Musical, Spongebob, and Suite Life on Deck, Zack and Cody, and Zeke and Luther.
Students wrote about the characters, problem of the story, rising action, climax, and resolution. This was a fun assignment and everyone who participated seemed to enjoy "watching T.V. for homework!"
Great job students!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Community Pep Rally Tomorrow!
CHS Cheerleaders and Football players come to Lisenby to kick off the football season!
Thursday August 18th at 7 pm Matthews Stadium
Parade of Athletes, Meet the Eagles, CHS, DA, LES, and Mixon Cheerleaders
FREE Hotdog to first 500 attendees
Get your photo made with a CHS cheerleader or football player!
See you there Thursday night!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
What We Are Learning in Reading and Math
Our unit theme in Reading is: Meeting Challenges
What challenges have you faced in your life?
Our first story is Frindle
The excerpt we will read is about how a boy meets the challenges of coming to a new grade and having a new teacher.
In math we are learning about place value. You will need to know how to write numbers in expanded form, how to round decimals, and understand the difference between value and place value.
Did you know you can find activities like we use on the SmartBoard online?
http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=%22place%20value%22
Here is a link to some activities that you can try out at home, just click "preview".
Best of luck this week!
5th Grade Teachers
What challenges have you faced in your life?
Our first story is Frindle
The excerpt we will read is about how a boy meets the challenges of coming to a new grade and having a new teacher.
In math we are learning about place value. You will need to know how to write numbers in expanded form, how to round decimals, and understand the difference between value and place value.
Did you know you can find activities like we use on the SmartBoard online?
http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=%22place%20value%22
Here is a link to some activities that you can try out at home, just click "preview".
Best of luck this week!
5th Grade Teachers
Monday, August 8, 2011
Welcome to Parent Title One Meeting 2011
We are happy to have you in fifth grade!
This blog will showcase student work and achievement this year. A permission form to post pictures or videos of your child is included in your packet.
Please make sure you sign in.
Sign and turn in the School-Parent Compact tonight.
We are looking forward to a great year!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Ozark City Blows AYP Out of the Water!
Our upcoming fourth graders not only met the AYP standards in Reading and Math, they scored well above the required percentage. Over half of our students scored a '4' on the Reading section, a '3' being considered proficient and a '4' considered mastery.
Congratulations to our students! Great Job!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Setting Up
Hi and welcome! It is nine days until school starts. I'm just adding some links and other goodies to our new blog.
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