Monday, September 30, 2013

Reading:  Quiz Thursday on Subjects and Predicates.  Finish Vocabulary WS for Carrie the Calf.  You must include an example of a context clue from the passage that would help you figure out the meaning of the word.

Social Studies Period 3:  Finish coloring map (many of you are finished or nearly finished) and complete the WS.

Social Studies Period 4:  Finish coloring map
Label the states with the 2-letter abbreviation.
Color each region.
Draw a map key at the bottom of your map to show what each color represents.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Reading:  no homework

Social Studies:  Please make sure that you have all map work completed (pages 29-34)
Period 3:  Label U.S.  map with abbreviations of states.

Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  no homework
Today, we analyzed the elements of a tall tale in small groups (realistic vs. exaggerated details; how would the story change if all of the details were realistic). 

Social Studies:  no homework
We reviewed map work that was completed in groups. 

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Reading:  no homework
Today we read "Punctuation Takes a Vacation."  Students practiced writing a quality response by including text evidence.  This activity was completed in their notebooks. 
Also, students responded to a poem in writing.  (What does the poem bring to mind for you?  Do certain lines remind you of something?)

Social Studies:  Students are completing map work in the text to learn about the U.S. Regions.
Please remember to get your test signed if there is a "star" on the bottom of the page. 

Monday, September 23, 2013

Reading:  Frindle Test has been returned to students for parents' review.  It does not need to be signed.  I will collect the test from students on Tuesday.

Social Studies:  Test has been returned to students for parents' review.  Tests that must be signed have  a "star" marked in the bottom corner; sign and return by Wed.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Frindle test will be returned Monday.  The grade for this test is included in the Reading Average. 
Finish writing the limerick in your notebook for Monday.  Also, spelling test is Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 5. 

Social Studies:  no homework

Homeroom Reminder:  A progress report has been sent home with your child.  Please sign and return it by Tuesday.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 5. 
Choose 10 words (the ones you need to practice) from SWB page 5 and write them 3x each. 
Limerick is due Monday.  Follow the format explained in class.  You may write the limerick in your notebook.  Spelling always counts.

Social Studies:  Students finished quiz and we began to practice finding distance between 2 locations on a map just in case GPS does not work!
No homework

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Create a spelling crossword for words 1-20 from SWB page 5.  Study the example puzzle provided to you and use the graph paper.  Attempt to place as many of the 20 words as possibe into your crossword.

Social Studies:  Students completed a quiz today. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete SWB pages 5 and 6.  Spelling Test will be on Monday on words 1-20 on SWB page 5.  Finish "Write It Down" Sentence Types WS.

Social Studies:  Quiz Wednesday -- study the packet we labeled together in class.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Reading:  Completed Frindle Test today; no homework

Social Studies:  Quiz moved to Wednesday - students have specific papers to review to prepare for the quiz

Friday, September 13, 2013

Reading:  Frindle Test is Monday

Social Studies:  Quiz Tuesday; students were guided to label specific papers to study

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Reading:  Read Frindle and review vocabulary.  Test is Monday.

Social Studies:  Remember, if you scored 80% or lower on the U.S. map quiz, then you will retest tomorrow. 

In addition, study for quiz next Tuesday.  Students were guided to label certain WS that would help them prepare for this quiz. 

Students have been practicing identifying locations on a world map using latitude and longitude.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Reading:  Review Frindle Vocabulary (Refer to page 20 in the text for list of words.  You can also refer to the WS/activity that you completed in class today.  You may also study the definitions on WS page 4.)
Read Frindle.
Finish drawings on the Quick Write/Quick Draw Activity that we worked on together to summarize Homework Help.

Social Studies:  If you scored 80% or lower on the U.S. Map quiz, then you will be retested on Friday.  You can improve.

Also, a quiz will be given next Tuesday.  Study guide was provided.  Be able to identify continents and oceans.  Know how to label cardinal and intermediate directions.  Also, study the completion questions about latitude, longitude, globe, equator and Prime Meridian.  Students were guided/instructed to label the papers that they need to study for this quiz and put them in their green folders.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Reading:  Completed a spelling test; no homework

Social Studies:  Please begin studying for quiz next Tuesday.  Remember to study from the specific worksheets that you labeled "study for quiz"  These WS serve as the study guide.

If you scored 80% or lower on the U.S. Map quiz, you must retest on Friday.  (Be able to identify 20 states.) Study your map that you completed in class along with the map found in the reference section of your textbook.  You can improve!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Tuesday on words 1-20 that are on SWB page 1.  Finish SWB pages 3 and 4

Social Studies:  U.S. Map quiz has been graded and returned.  You will retest on Friday if you scored 80% or lower.  The quiz will be in the same format; be able to identify any 20 states except Alaska and Hawaii. 
 - In class students are practicing using latitude and longitude coordinates. 

Friday, September 6, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Tuesday on words 1-20 that are on SWB page 1.
For homework pick one from the following:
1.  Have your parent give you a spelling test and get it signed.
2.  Choose 10 words from the list on SWB page 1 and write them 3x each in your notebook.

Social Studies:  Students completed the U.S. map quiz. 
Also, students worked on the world map of continents and oceans.

Homeroom:  Monday is Day 4 - Art

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Tuesday; study words 1-20 that can be found on SWB page 1;
Complete GWB pages 1 and 3.  Take your time.  Directions were reviewed in class. 

Social Studies:  U.S. Map quiz Friday; be able to identify any 20 states on the map (except Alaska and Hawaii)

Homeroom Reminder:  Pictures will be taken tomorrow.  Don't forget to bring your envelope.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Reading Periods 1 and 2:  Complete SWB page 2; Spelling Test is Tuesday on words 1-20 from SWB page 1 (you do not have to complete SWB page 1) Visit www.spellingcity.com and search my name to practice the words.

Social Studies Periods 3 and 4:  Students are continuing to work on the world map activity.  U.S. Map Quiz  is Friday.  Be able to correctly identify 20 states (excluding Hawaii and Alaska).  You will be given a list of the states on quiz day so that you spell them correctly. 
Visit www.Ilike2learn.com to play a U.S. map game.

Homeroom:  An Afterschool Program form went home with your child today.  Just a reminder that Picture Day is Friday.  Each student received an order form.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Reading:  no homework; students are practicing identifying elements of plot

Social Studies:  Students are creating world maps that focus on the continents and oceans.
U.S. map quiz is Friday.  Be able to identify the locations of any 20 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).  Visit www.Ilike2learn.com to play a map game.

Homeroom:  Forms were sent home today with your child (Field Trip t-shirt order form and Book Fair Volunteers)