The Limerick Song!

Here is a video about limericks. It will help you  learn how to create your own. It says Happy St. Patrick's Day at the end but that day is not anytime soon!

Ordering Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions

Here is a video to show you how to order improper fractions and mixed numbers.

Comparing Decimals

Here is a short lesson demonstrating how to compare decimals.

Ordering Integers on a Number Line

This video will show you to order integers on a number line.

Prefixes and Suffixes

It is important to understand prefixes and suffixes to prepare you guys for STAAR. Here is a lesson:

How to Multiply Decimals

Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Here is a lesson on adding and subtracting decimals. Watch and then practice!

Multiplying Double Digit Numbers

Adding Fractions

Here is a lesson on adding fractions. Please watch and learn or reinforce what you already have learned.

Similes and Metaphors

We are going to study similes and metaphors. Here is a video to help you to understand.

Welcome Back!

Just a reminder... school starts Monday, August 26, 2013. This is going to be a great year! Returning students, I am excited to see your faces again. New students, I can not wait to meet you! :)

Points on a Number Line

Mr. Ellison's School Supplies List

As you guys prepare for the new school year, here is a list of the supplies needed in Mr. Ellison's room.

4 3-ring binders
3 red pens
2 boxes of Kleenex
4 glue sticks
1 pack colored pencils
1 pack black or blue pens
4 folders
1 pair scissors
1 set of dividers
1 box of pencils
1 pack highlighters
1 pack markers
2 packs construction paper
1 water bottle
1 bottle hand sanitizer
* A ream of paper is also appreciated!

Elements

Watch this video and learn about elements.

Fraction Strips

A Song for Commas!

This musical instructional video will guide you in using commas correctly.

Integers

This video shows how to add and subtract integers.

Ordering Fractions

Contractions

It is important to know how to use contractions. Here is a demonstration to guide you guys:

Ratios

We are going tl study ratios this year. Here is a preview.

How to Multiply Decimals

Here is a short video to show how you can mutilply decimals.

Verb Tenses

It is important to use a verb in its proper tense. This video will show you how or reinforce what you have already learned.

Conjunctions

What is a conjuntion? Watch and learn.

Solar System Song!

Solar System

This year we are going to be learning about the solar system. Here is a preview.

What is a Summary?

It is important to know how to summarize what you have read. When you are writing a summary of a story, you are writing about all of the important things that happrened. For example, if you were to summarize what you did today, you would not tell every single thing that you did. You would only write about the important events in the day.

Prefixes and Suffixes Song!

Prefixes and Suffixes

If you do not know the definition of a word, find the base word and the prefix or suffix may give you  a hint. Knowing what role a prefix or suffix plays is valuable.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Here is a review of synonyms and antonyms.

How to Multiply Fractions

Here is a video on adding and subtracting fractions.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Here is a short lesson on adding and subtracting fractions.

Order of Operations Song!

Order of Operations

We will be learning the order of operations process in Math this year. Watch and learn or review!

Fractions, Decimals and Percents

How do we represent numbers as fractions, decimals & percents? Watch and see!

Graphing Points on a Coordinate Plane

This year the new six graders will be introduced to Gridville. Here is a video which shows how to plot points on a graph- very important!

Parts of a Story

Here is a video that shows the parts of a story. Watch; this is a great way to prepare for STAAR!!!

Converting Fractions to Decimals

Area and Circumference of a Circle

Here is a review of how to find the area and circumference of a circle. Students struggled a little bit with this objective this year.

Ordering Decimals

This video shows you the proper way to order decimals.

Analogies

Here is a review of analogies. Please watch and reflect!

Functions

A Review of Multipying and Dividing Fractions

Watch and reinforce what you have already learned this year.

What are Functions?

We are going to learn what functions are to prepare you guys for next year. Here is a short video which explains their role in Mathematics.

Writing for the Week of 5/20/13

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. What are some reasons animals become extinct?
2. What do human rights mean to you?
3. What are some things you enjoyed this year?
4. Describe different types of islands.
5. Write about life in an ecosystem from an organism's point of view.

Spelling Words for the Week of 5/20/13

Here are the spelling words for this week:
1. disease
2. glorify
3. loathe
4. uneasy
5. perpetual
6. humane
7. elect
8. daunting
9. cultivate
10. banter

Pythagorean Theorem Reivew

Field Day Play

On Friday, 5/17/13, all elementary will have field day at Brackenridge Park. It will be a fun-filled day with plenty of games for the students to participate in.

What is the Difference Between a Plant and Aimal Cell?

Square Roots

Here is a review on how to find the square root of a number.

Laser Quest Field Trip on 5/16

This Thursday, the class will be going on a field trip to Laser Quest off of 281 and Bitters. Please make sure to turn in your $15 ASAP!

Graphing Review

Here is a short review of how to graph on a coordinate plane. Please watch and reflect.

Angles and Triangles

Here  is a short video to show you guys  how to classifly angles in triangles. Watch and reflect.

Pythagorean Theorem Rap!

Taxonomy of Organisms

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Here is a short video on the  pythagorean theorem. Watch and learn!

Probability Review

Here is a short review on  probability. Watch and reinforce what you have already learned this year.

Short Writes for the Week of 5/6/13

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. What is the difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote?
2. If you could go back in time, what would you change?
3. What kind of human rights violations take place in Sub;saharan Africa?
4. Creative short write.

A Rap About Cells

What are cells and what is their role in life?

Short Writes for the Week of $/29/13

Here are the short writes for this week.
1. What would be a negative consequence of time travel?
2. Explain some of the things you have learned this year.
3. Give me a summary of the plot from Time Riders up to this point.
4. Write about endangered species.
5. Write a story using your spelling words.

More Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Even though we have finished testing for STAAR, Math never comes to an end! Watch this video and review how to add and subtract fractions.

Exponents

Here is a review of how to use exponents.

Circumference

Here is a brief review of finding circumference. Please watch for your benefit!!!

Adding and Subtracting Decimals

This video provides instructions for adding and subtracting decimals. Watch and reflect.

LCM and GCF

It is VERY important to be able to know the difference between LCM (least common multiple) and GCF (greatest common factor). Please watch this video carefully and closely.

Conversions

How do we convert decimals to fractions or percents? Please watch this video, which ill for sure help to prepare you for STAAR.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

It is important to know how to add and subtract fractions. Here is a review to reinforce what you have learned earlier this year.

Short Writes for Week of 4/15/13

Here are the short writes for this week. If you are absent, make sure to get your work done!
1. Using your notes, explain what happens in a subduction zone in a divergent boundary.

2. Explain how mountains are formed by plate tectonics.

3. Explain  what happens in a transform boundary and what geologic event takes place as a result.

4. Explain which divergent boundaries move and how this determinesthe geography of the earth.

5. Spelling Word Short Write.

Ordering Integers Review

How do we order integers? Here is a review.

Measuring Angles

Factoring Review

Here is a review of factoring. Watch and refresh your memory!

Mean, Median, Mode and Range Review

Here is a great review of how to find the mean, median, mode and range.

Equivalent Fractions Review

Here is a short video on equivalent fractions.

Circumference Review

Here is a short review on finding the circumference.

Short Writes for the Week of 4/8/13

Here are the short writes for this week.
1. What are some of the issues taking place in the Middle East.
2. How does plate tectonics affect the continental land masses of the earth?
3. What are some features of North Africa and S.W. Asia that would make it difficult to live there?
4. What are some consequences of shifting plates on the earth's crust?
5. Do you think there will ever be peace in the Middle East? Explain.

Perimeter and Area

Watch this demonstration of finding perimeter and area.

Plate Techtonics

Here is a review of plate techtonics.

Adverb Review

What are adverbs? Here is a review.

LCM and GCF

How do we find the least common multiple and the greatest common factor? Watch and review!

Perimeter

Of course, we have to know how to find perimeter and area for STAAR. Here is a review.

Measuring Angles

Here is a brief lesson on measuring angles. Please watch and reinforce what we have convered in class.

Short Writes for the week of April 1, 2013

Here are two of the short writes for this week:
1. What are some of the consequences of war?
2. What are some of the reasons we have depended on the middle east?

Probability

This week is all about review. First, let us reflect upon probability.

Types of Rocks

This video classifies different types of rocks.

Rock Cycle Song!

What is the rock cycle? Let's find out!

Erosion Deposition

Short Writes for the Week of 3/18

Here are the short writes for this week. Hopefully, you guys can come up with some great ideas!
1. What are some things you know about the Middle East?
2. Write a summary of The Outsiders.
3. Describe the elements of a plot.
4. Write a poem using end rhyme.
5. What is the purpose of persuasive text? Give some examples of this strategy.

Compare and Contrast

As STAAR Reading approaches, we need to review comparing and contrasting. Here is a short lesson.

Probability

This week we are going to focus on probability. It can be applied to so many things in so many ways. Let us explore this objective.

Line Graphs

Here is a tutorial for plotting points on a coordinate grid.

Fractions to Percents

Here is a review to show how to turn fractions into percents.

Analogies

Here is a review of analogies. During your break, write five analogies of your own and return them to the classroom on Monday the 19th.

Multipying and Dividing with Decimals

Watch this tutorial which shows you how to multiply and divide decimals.

What is a conjunction?

Mean, Median and Mode Review

Please watch this tutorial to reinforce your knowledge of mean, median and mode.

Finding the Mean...

A Rap About Earth's Layers

Earth's Layers

Spelling Words for the Week of 3/4/13

Here is the spelling list for this week. Remember, you need to know the definitions of these words and how to use them properly in a sentence! Also, there will be a test on Friday!
1. annoy
2. secluded
3. burden
4. desolate
5. zealous
6. treacherous
7. gigantic
8. lithe
9. nulify
10. placate
11. subtle
12. ubiquitous
13. forfeit
14. crucial
15. ravenous

Graphical Representations of Data

What is a Monsoon?