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.