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.