Area of Parallelograms

Here is a  lesson to show you how to find the area of parallelograms.

Area of Triangles

Here is a short video to show how to find the area of triangles.

What is Persuasive Text?

Watch this video and learn about persuasive text.

Measurement of Polygons

How do we measure polygons? Watch and learn.

Short Writes for the Week of 1/20/14

Here are the short writes for this week.
1. Describe bandwagon and why is it used as a method of persuasion?
2. Can persuasive media be dangerous to certain age groups?
3. Write a story using vocabulary from the dictionary.
4. How do pulleys and inclined planes work and what are they used for?

Area and Perimeter of Rectangles

Here is a lesson to help you find the area and perimeter of rectangles.

What is Manga?

Here is a video to inform you about manga.

Area of a Rectangle Song!

Here is a song to help you  remember how to find the area of a rectangle. :-)

Area of a Rectangle

Here is a lesson over finding the area of a rectangle.

Measuring Angles Review

Here is a review on measuring angles.

Short Writes for the Week of 1/6/14

1. Describe three forms of energy and how they are used.
2. What did you observe during the lab?
3. What did you learn about the country from Russia you researched?
4. Compare and contrast kinetic and potential energy.
5. Describe in your own words the processes of convection and conduction.

Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Here is a video to guide you in figuring out the mean, median, mode and range.

Complimentary and Supplementary Angles Review

Here is a brief review on supplementary angles.

Improper Fractions

Here is a review of improper fractions.

Angle Measure of Quadrilaterals

Here is a review of angle measurement of quadrilaterals.

Graphing on a Coordinate Plane

Here is a review of graphing on a coordinate plane.

Area and Perimeter

Here is a review on area and perimeter.

Short Writes for the Week of 12/16/13

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. Describe three forms of energy and how they are used.
2. What did you observe during the lab?
3. What did you learn about the country from Russia you researched?
4. Compare and contrast kinetic and potential energy.
5. What do you plan on doing for the holidays?

Expository Text

What is expository text? This video will answer that question.

Measuring Angles

Here is a video to remind you guys how to measure angles.

Thermal Energy Song

Measuring Angles

Watch this video to show you how to measure angles.

Probability

Here is a lesson on probability.

Area and Circumference

Spelling Words for the Week of 12/9/13

Here are the spelling words for the week. Remember, there will be a test on Friday!
1. inclusion
2. sacrifice
3. abhor
4. clarify
5. situate
6. blatant
7. dismember
8. escalate
9. meager
10. dire
11. fallible
12. classify
13. circumference
14. dilate
15. glutton
16. orate
17. pledge
18. irony
19. quaint
20. spectacle

Short Writes for the Week of 12/9/13

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. How do you know when ratios are proportional?

2. What are some characteristics of the Russian economy?

3. What would be some push/pull factors for living in Russia?

Circumference

How do we find the circumference of a circle? Watch this and you will find out.

Area and Perimeter

Watch this informational video which shows how to calculate area and perimeter..

How to Measure Angles Using a Protractor

Watch this video to find out!

Measuring Angles

Watch this video to show you how to measure angles.

Kinetic and Potential Energy

What is kinetic energy? What is potential energy? Watch this video to inform you.

Short Writes for the Week of 12/2/13

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. What was Russia like under a czar?

2. What are some elements of the Russian economy?

3. What happened to RUssia after the Cold War?

Adjectives

Watch this video to show you how to identify pronouns in text.

Matter and Energy

Proportional Relationships and Tables

Here is a video showing graphing using proportional relationships and tables.

Pronouns

Watch this video to reinforce your  knowledge of pronouns.

Renewable Versus Nonrenewable Energy

Watch this video to inform you about renewable and nonrenewable energy.

Short Writes for the Week of 11/18/13

Here are the short writes for this week.
1. How are renewable resources helpful to people.
2. Did the Soviets protect the environment in their pursuit of nuclear energy?
3. Why is it important to use energy resources properly?
4. What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources? Give examples of each.

More Graphing Ordered Pairs

More Plotting Ordered Pairs on a Grid

Watch this video to reinforce your learning of plotting points on a coordinate plane.

Plotting Ordered Pairs

This week we are going to cover how to plot ordered pairs. Here is a video to help guide you.

Ratios and Rates

We are still reviewing rates and ratios. Here is a video to help.

Long Division Review

Here is a review on long division. Watch and reinforce your knowledge.

Equivalent Fractions, Decimals and Percents Song

Equivalent Fractions, Decimals and Percents

Here is a short lesson on equivalent fractions, decimals and percents.

Pronouns Song!

Here is a song about pronouns.

Pronouns

Today we are learning about pronouns. Here is a video to inform you how to use them.

Short Writes for the Week of 11/4/13

Here are the short writes for the week:
1. Write a summary of Chapter One in the book 39 Clues?
2. What was the result of multiculturalism in the United States?
3. Write a summary of Chapter 2?
4. How do the arts affect a culture?

Ratio and Proportion

Watch this video to understand the relationship between ratio and proportion.

Proportions

Here is a lesson demonstrating how to find proportions.

Short Writes for the Week of 10/28/13

Here are the short writes for the week:
1. How do you think World War II shapes our world today?
2. Explain why each element has a differennt atomic number. Be specific and give details.
3. Do you think there will ever be a world without war?
4. What are some products we use today that have compounds in them?

Spelling Words for the Week of 10/28/13

Here is your list of spelling words. Make sure you know how to use the words in sentences correctly. Also, there will be a test on Friday.
1. neglect
2. corrupt
3. scoff
4. provision
5. patriot
6. classic
7. deride
8. placate
9. savage
10. summon
11. lavish
12. democracy
13. communism
14. fluent
15. fathom
16. idle
17. malleable
18. ductile
19. obvious
20. altuisic

Unit Rate

Watch this video to learn about unit rate.

Introduction to Ratios

Here is a lesson on ratios.

Adding/Subtracting Fractions with Mixed Numbers Review

Here is a video to show you again how to add and subtract fractions with mixed numbers.

Subtracting Fractions

Here is a review for subtracting fractions.

Compounds and Mixtures

What is a compound? What is a mixture? This video will answer those questions.

Spelling Words

Here is the list of words to know from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. There will be a spelling test on Friday. Also, make sure you know their definintions.
1. arrival
2. companion
3. stern
4. precious
5. cordial
6. grave
7. restore
8. provide
9. revelry
10. amidst
11. tame
12. reign
13. lurk
14. liberate
15. frontier
16. alliance
17. valiant
18. desire
19. quarry
20. feat

Adding Fractions Review

Please watch this informational video to reinforce your knowledge of how to add fractons.

Free Writes for the Week of 10/21/13

Here are the free writes for this week:
1. Do you believe that the world is a better place now than it was then? (relate this to WWII)
2. Do you think that each of us can make a difference in this world?
3. How was the world forever changed by the holocaust?
4. Free write on your own.

More Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Here is another lesson on adding and subtracting mixed fractions.

Noun Mobiles

Remember, a noun is a person, place or thing. Today we are making noun mobiles. A great way to decorate the classroom! :-)

Short Writes for the Week of 10/14/13

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. Describe the personality of one character in The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe.
2. Write a chapter summary over chapter 15.
3. Compare and contrast Asian and the White Witch.
4. Write using the 5 W's in Readiing.

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Here is an informational video showing how to add and subtract mixed numbers.

Subtracting Fractions

This is a video which shows how to subtract fractions.

Elements

Short Writes for the Week of 10/7

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. write about the plot of The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe.
2. Do you think the Native Americans trusted the Europeans?
3. What are some elements of a fiction novel or story?
4. Choose one character from text and explain similarities bewtween them.
5. Free write on your own.

Adding Fractions

This video shows you how to add fractions.

What is a Sonnet?

Here is a video which shows how to write a sonnet.

What is a Limerick?

What is Narrative Poetry?

This video is helpful in its description of narrative poetry.

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.