Friday, February 28, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Story test is Wednesday - really it is!  Study vocabulary (WS) and read!

Social Studies:  finish crossword (Answers can be found in Chapter 7)

Homeroom:  A Progress Report has been sent home with your child.  

Happy weekend!

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 29.  Read story pages 190-196.  Story test is not Friday. 

Social Studies:  Please return test Friday; signature not required.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Study spelling words 1-20 from SWB page 29; story test is not Fri. 

Social Studies:  completed Chapter 7 quiz today

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test is Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 29. Complete SWB page 30 - answer choices have been provided.

Social Studies:  Chapter 7 Quiz is Wednesday; study note guides.  Some of you have to finish the Treaty Activity.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Choose 10 words from SWB page 29 and write them 3x each.  Test is Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 29.  Read story again that begins on page 180.

Social Studies:  Quiz Thursday; study Chapter 7 note guides

Enjoy your evening! 

Friday, February 21, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish writing the final copy of the Treasured Item essay.  (Most of you have finished.)  Also, story test was returned.  Please return it on Monday - no signature required.  We will review the answers.

Social Studies:  Quiz Wednesday - study the 2 note guide WS you have completed for Chapter 7.

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  You will be writing the final copy of the Treasured Item essay.  I will guide you to write the closing paragraph on Friday.

Social Studies:  Jamestown Fort is due Friday.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Reading:  Review vocab/story; test tomorrow

Social Studies:  Please finish Ch. 7 Lesson 3 note guide.  Also, Jamestown Fort is due by Friday.  You may finish it at home or you may work on it during recess in my room. 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Reading:  Review story vocab; please read/review story (begins on page 166).  Test is Thursday - maybe Friday.

Social Studies:  Map of Jamestown Fort is due Friday.  Review Chapter 7 note guides (you have one for Lessons 1-3).

Homeroom Reminder:  Updated calendar for February was sent home with your child today.  Also, a paper stating the bus changes has been sent home with your child.  This information is also on the NS website.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Reading:  Read Passage to Freedom and study the story vocabulary; test Friday??

Social Studies:  It is a good idea to review the Note Guides that were completed for Chapter 7.

Homeroom Reminder:  Valentine's Day Party is scheduled for Friday.  Don't forget to bring your cards! 

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete Vocabulary Worksheet.  Refer to text page 165.  Besides writing the correct vocabulary word, you must also identify a context clue (what words from the selection on page 165 give a hint for the definition for each word).  Read Passage to Freedom.  Also, read your essay again.  Write 2 quotations that would be appropriate to include in your essay. 

Social Studies:  Complete Lesson 2 note guide (questions 1-6). 

Tomorrow is Jump Rope for Heart.  You may wear Gym Clothes!  I hope you have fun!

Monday, February 10, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish Plural Nouns WS (Most of you are finished.)

Social Studies:  no homework

Friday, February 7, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Revise the narrative essay.  Replace boring words with lively words - thesaurus, online dictionary to search for synonyms.  Start by checking - Did you use adjectives to describe nouns (examples as discussed in class - proud dog, fluffy dog, fragile necklace, worn picture frame)?  Also, as you describe the meaningful event about your treasured item, remember to write details that appeal to the senses. 

Homeroom Reminder:  Friday, February 14 will be a full day of classes for students.  Valentine's Day parties will be held on this date instead of February 13.  This information is also on the revised February calendar that was sent home with all students today.

Bring in your Valentine's Day cards on Friday February 14.  Part of the fun is handing them out to your classmates! 

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Write the introduction and the body of the essay in your notebook.  Skip lines.  The prompt is:  Tell about a time when you got something you treasured.  For the introduction, consider explaining what the item is and why it is special to you.  For the body of the essay, consider explaining a meaning event about the treasured item.  Just as a reminder - think about my frisbee example.
You are required to explain, explain, explain.  Include lots of details that appeal to the reader's senses. 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Review the rules for writing plural nouns; expect a quiz on Thursday.  You will be able to refer to the rules.