Monday, January 31, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Bulletin Board Summaries are due Tues. Write 25 spelling words 5x each from SWB page 37. Spelling Test is Friday - start practicing so you are ready! Complete 2 Grammar WS.
Linking Verb WS - there are 13 linking and 5 action verbs

Social Studies - Read pages 224-233

Friday, January 28, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Complete GWB page 32

Social Studies: Please read text pages 224-233. We have read and discussed some of the material on these pages.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Reading: No homework - Students have read and discussed the the Leveled Reader, Habitats in Need of Help. We have been identifying/analyzing statements of fact and opinion. This can be a challenging skill to master.

Social Studies: Complete WS 48. Use your book to find the answers and the answers do not need to be written in sentence form.

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. Test is Friday

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please complete GWB page 29.
Also, students are assigned to write 4 paragraphs of an informational essay . Students have been completing pre-writing activities related to this prompt to make the task easier. Students must complete an Introduction Paragraph and 3 more paragraphs that focus on one main idea each that explain a skill or trait that you have or would like to have. Students do not need to write a conclusion paragraph yet. Each paragraph must have a minimum of five (5) sentences each. Remember: the introduction gives an overview of the topic of the paper and each paragraph after the introduction focuses on one main idea each.

Homeroom Reminder: Please return signed report cards by Thursday, January 27.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Spelling: Test is tomorrow. Take time to practice words 1-20 from SWB page 33. It has been a busy day! Students are revising summaries. Jane Goodall Selection Test was today.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Jane Goodall Selection Test is Monday. Spelling Test is Tuesday.

Social Studies: no homework

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Period 1 Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Tues. on words 1-20 from SWB page 33; complete RWB page 84 (1-10)

Period 2 Reading/Language Arts: Same as period 1 and finish writing spelling words 5x each (many of you are finished)


Social Studies: Finish labeling U.S. Map - Neatness and Accuracy are important

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Period 1 only: Please write words from SWB page 33 five times each (words 1-20)

Social Studies - no homework

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Reading: Summary is due Tuesday. (Each student was assigned a specific story to summarize. Follow the format modeled on the worksheet that was explained in class.)

Social Studies: no homework

Enjoy your long weekend!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Reading: Summary is due Tuesday. If you were absent today, please see me when you return to explain this assignment.

Language Arts: Today, we focused on the components of a quality introduction paragraph.

Social Studies: Finish Southern Colonies WS.

Homeroom Reminder: Bake Sale to be held during lunch on Thursday. All items are 25 cents. Please refer to paper sent home explaining bake sale.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Reading: Students in Period 2 need to get their tests signed by Thursday. Tests were not returned in Period 1.
In Language Arts, we are analyzing an example of an informational writing essay to be used as a model to hopefully assist students in the process of writing their own essays. We are also discussing how prewriting is a necessary and useful component of the writing process.

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, January 10, 2011

Reading: Please think about an essay topic for the following prompt: Explain a skill or a talent that you have or you would like to have.

Test for The Ch'i-lin Purse completed today. Also, practiced/reviewed possessive forms of nouns - quiz Tuesday.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Reading: Test on Ch'i-lin Purse is Monday.

Social Studies: Quiz on 13 Colonies completed today

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test and Selection Test for The Ch'i-lin Purse is Friday. Complete SWB page 30

Social Studies: Quiz on Chapter 8 Lessons 1 and 2 was returned today for parent review. Signature is not required. Students: Please know the names of the original 13 colonies.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Reading/LA: Please study spelling words from SWB page 29 - test Friday. Selection Test on Ch'i-lin Purse is scheduled for Friday also.

Social Studies: Students completed a quiz today on Ch 8 Lessons 1 and 2.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Reading/LA: Please read The Ch'i-lin Purse. Also write Spelling Words (1-25) from SWB pg 29 five times each (again).
Spelling Test and Reading Test are tentatively scheduled for Friday.

Social Studies: Please review Ch 8 Lessons 1 and 2 notes for quiz on Wednesday.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Reading/LA: Write words (1-25) 5x each from SWB page 29. Also, complete SWB page 29. Spelling test is tentatively scheduled for Friday. Please finish writing final copy of essay.

Social Studies: Review notes from Ch 8 Lessons 1 and 2 for quiz on Wednesday.