Mrs. Malick's Homework Helpline

Thursday, February 16, 2012

2012-02-16T10:26:00.000-08:00

Reading: Test Tuesday on Wings for the King - Read play and review story vocabulary

Social Studies: Project due Thursday, Feb. 23. Take your time and follow the directions as explained in class.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

2012-02-15T10:04:00.000-08:00

Reading: Wings for the King Test is Tuesday.

Social Studies: no homework

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

2012-02-14T13:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

In reading today, we read about the amazing Wright Brothers and watched a brief biographical cartoon about the Wright Brothers. There is no homework.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: Please continue to study V.O. daily!

Monday, February 13, 2012

2012-02-13T10:11:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Please finish GWB page 40 (may use the verb is once and you may use the verb are once - choose appropriate, interesting verbs)
*Paul Revere Tests have been returned for review and I will collect them on Tuesday.

Social Studies: no homework

Students may wear gym clothes for Jump Rope for Heart on Tuesday. Also, Valentine's Day Party is Tuesday!

Keep studying Vocabulary Olympics for the 3rd Marking Period

Friday, February 10, 2012

2012-02-10T13:02:00.000-08:00

Reading: Completed spelling test and practiced writing metaphors - no homework

Social Studies: Period 4 needs to finish WS about Triangular Trade Routes (Easy!)

Thursday, February 9, 2012

2012-02-09T10:04:00.000-08:00

Reading: Spelling Test Friday; be able to spell any 2 challenge words

Social Studies: Define vocabulary (WS)

Homeroom Reminders: Thank you for sending in Party Money.

Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser is extended until February 17. Additional information has been sent home with your child.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

2012-02-08T10:09:00.000-08:00

Reading: Spelling Test Friday. Study words 1-20 from SWB page 37. Also, be able to spell any 2 of the challenge words
Today, students finished the Unit 2 Benchmark Test

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: A class list has been sent home with your child for Valentine's Day Cards. This is an optional activity.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

2012-02-07T10:30:00.000-08:00

Reading: Students are completing the Unit 2 Benchmark Test. Please encourage your child to take the time to read each story carefully. I really want the students to try their best. Thank you. We are also distinguishing between different types for figurative language.

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, February 6, 2012

2012-02-06T12:48:00.000-08:00

Parents,
Social Studies tests have been returned for your review. They will be collected again on Tuesday. Grades have been updated.

Monday, February 6, 2012

2012-02-06T10:15:00.000-08:00

Reading: We completed SWB pages 37-38 in class. Write words 1-20 from SWB page 37 (3x) each. Write the ar words together. Write the er words together and the or words together to help you keep them sorted as you memorize them. Spelling test is Friday. Know how to spell any 2 of the challenge words.

Social Studies: We read Chapter 9 Lesson 1 and began to complete WS 48 in class.

Friday, February 3, 2012

2012-02-03T13:12:00.000-08:00

Reading: Completed Paul Revere test today; recent skill practiced - understanding personification

Social Studies: no homework; Project for Chapter 9 will be discussed next week

Enjoy your weekend

Thursday, February 2, 2012

2012-02-02T12:43:00.000-08:00

Reading: Test on Midnight Ride of Paul Revere poem and vocabulary. (Vocabulary handout and WS that we completed together should help you prepare.)

Social Studies: Completed quiz today

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

2012-02-01T10:01:00.000-08:00

Reading: Read poem and review the notes; review vocabulary

Social Studies: quiz Thursday on Chapter 8 Lessons 1 and 2 WS; Lesson 3 notes; highlighted information from WS 43; vocabulary; colonial job descriptions

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

2012-01-31T12:39:00.001-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Please read poem, Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and review story vocabulary; quiz on verb phrases (main and helping verbs) Wed.

Periods 1 and 2 Jane Goodall reading tests returned for your review

Social Studies: Chapter 8 quiz Thursday; complete Matching WS

Monday, January 30, 2012

2012-01-30T13:40:00.000-08:00

Reading: We will be reading the poem, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. Today, we read another book to build background to help make reading the poem more enjoyable.

Social Studies: Chapter 8 quiz Thursday; complete vocab WS for Tuesday

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

2012-01-23T13:48:00.000-08:00

Spelling: Test is Friday. Write -en and -an words 3x each. Review all of your words. You know which ones are the most difficult for you. Practice them so that you are ready for Friday.

Social Studies: no homework

Monday, January 23, 2012

2012-01-23T13:46:00.000-08:00

Spelling: Write -el, -il, and -le words 3x each. Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 33

Social Studies: Please finish Colonial Trade Cards.

Enjoy your evening.

Friday, January 20, 2012

2012-01-20T09:19:00.000-08:00

Reading: no homework

Social Studies: no homework

Thursday, January 19, 2012

2012-01-19T10:25:00.000-08:00

Reading: Periods 1 and 2 completed Jane Goodall Selection Test

Period 1 Reading: finish question 2 on page 224 and Look Back and Write on page 224. You need to write at least 4 sentences to answer the Look Back and Write question.

Social Studies: Be able to sort the list of 13 colonies into New England, Middle and Southern colonies

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

2012-01-18T12:41:00.000-08:00

Reading: Jane Goodall Selection Test Thurs. Complete The Animal Thieves questions. Also, some students may need to finish the following that was started in class:
Question 2 from page 224
Look Back and Write question on page 224 (4-sentence minimum)
and the following question: Which two suggestions from Jane Goodall are most interesting to you and why?

Social Studies: Students are completing colonial-related activities. For quiz on Friday, be able to sort a list of colonies into New England, Middle and Southern. (The names of the colonies will be provided.)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

2012-01-17T12:47:00.000-08:00

Reading: Review story vocabulary; read Jane Goodall selection. Test will be Thursday.

Social Studies: Quiz Friday on 13 colonies. Be able to sort a list of colonies into New England, Middle and Southern.

2nd Marking Period V.O. Test is Wednesday. Please study.

Friday, January 13, 2012

2012-01-13T12:14:00.000-08:00

Reading Period 1: Define vocabulary from page 210 in your notebook.

In both classes, students have been practicing fact and opinion.

Social Studies: No homework - students listed and labeled the 13 colonies on a map

Vocabulary Olympics Test for the 2nd Marking Period is Wednesday, January 18. Please keep studying.

Have a good weekend!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

2012-01-12T10:07:00.000-08:00

Reading Period 1: no homework

Reading Period 2: Finish defining vocabulary from text page 210 in your notebook.

Reading Tests have been returned to Period 2. Please look over your child's work.
Thank you.

Social Studies: no homework - Chapter 7 Tests have been returned. Please review. Thank you.

Homeroom Reminder: 2nd Marking Period Vocabulary Olympics Test will be Wednesday, January 18. Please keep studying.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

2012-01-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Complete RWB page 73 - answer in complete sentences. Also, finish verbs packet.

Social Studies: Refer to pages 210-213 to complete crossword and WS 44

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012-01-10T12:55:00.001-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Grammar WS (they're, there, their)

Social Studies: WS 1-4 (Chapter 8 - Lesson 1)

Monday, January 9, 2012

2012-01-09T10:14:00.000-08:00

Reading: Read The Ch'i-lin Purse and review story vocabulary. Test is Tuesday.

Social Studies: Define covenant and tolerate in your notebook. Complete WS 43

Friday, January 6, 2012

2012-01-06T13:08:00.000-08:00

Reading: The Ch'i-lin Purse test is Tuesday. Spelling test is Monday.

Social Studies: Students read a play about Pearl Harbor and played a latitude and longitude game on the computer.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

2012-01-05T10:01:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Read The Ch'i-lin Purse; fix-up glossary definitions

Social Studies: Completed Ch 7 Test today

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

2012-01-04T09:57:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday (from SWB page 29 words 1-20). Finish defining story words from Reading text page 188 in your notebook.
Finish final copy of essay "How Have You Made a Difference in Another Person's Life"

Social Studies: Chapter 7 Test is Thursday.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

2012-01-03T12:29:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: The only written homework is: write glossary definitions for words 1-5 from Reading text page 188.
Prepare for Spelling Test (words 1-20 from SWB page 29) on Friday.
Also, we will be reading The Ch'i-lin Purse; story test tentatively scheduled for Friday.

Social Studies: Chapter 7 Test is Thursday. Finish WS questions for Wednesday. (There are 4 papers to study for test as discussed in class.)

Congratulations to the 5th Grade Spelling Bee Winners who will be advancing to the High School for the next round. This event will be held on Friday, January 20 during school hours.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

2011-12-21T12:47:00.000-08:00

Reading: No Written Homework; we are working on a seasonal persuasive writing. The focus will be on including three main reasons with examples to support these reasons in order to persuade someone to share your viewpoint.

Social Studies: No Written Homework

Enjoy your evening!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

2011-12-20T10:16:00.000-08:00

Reading: no homework

Social Studies: Complete questions 1-4 on Lesson 4 WS
(This assignment previously stated "finish lesson 4 WS" on an earlier post)

Monday, December 19, 2011

2011-12-19T13:17:00.000-08:00

Reading: no homework; time will be provided in class to finish Elf Interview questions

Social Studies: complete Chapter 7 Review Packet. For crossword, the answers are names of people from Chapter 7 (first and last names). At the beginning of each lesson in Ch. 7, there is a list of People. Consider this to be the answer bank to guide you in completing the crossword.

Enjoy your evening!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

2011-12-15T12:27:00.000-08:00

Reading Period 1: Make corrections to Elf Interview questions. Due Friday even though we will not meet for class. Bring the assignment to me before the beginning of homeroom.
Passage to Freedom test is Monday.

Reading Period 2: Completed Passage to Freedom test today.

Periods 1 and 2: Essay Rough Draft is due Monday. Make the effort to write a quality essay, or you will do it again! Stay on topic and include interesting word choices as you explain how you made a difference in someone else's life. 200-250 words. Quality matters!

REMINDER: Dance tonight at the elementary school from 5-7 p.m. for grades 4-6. No charge and snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

2011-12-13T12:53:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Essay rough draft due Monday; read Passage to Freedom and review story vocabulary

Social Studies: Please read Chapter 7 Lesson 3 for review.

Homeroom Reminder: Please return signed progress reports by Wednesday.

Monday, December 12, 2011

2011-12-12T10:07:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Essay rough draft due Monday. Essay topic: How Have You Made a Difference in Another Person's Life. Reminder: take time to plan what you want to write. Include interesting, supporting details as discussed in class. Remember to skip lines. Also, read Passage to Freedom.

Social Studies: Read pages 178-182. Complete WS 40 questions 1-4.

Friday, December 9, 2011

2011-12-09T07:55:00.000-08:00

Reading: Complete GWB page 30 questions 1-6 only. The complete sentences must be written . Also, please read Passage to Freedom that begins on page 166. Review Words to Know from page 164 by referring to the glossary.

Social Studies: Read Chapter 7 Lessons 1 and 2. This is a review.

**A progress report has been sent home with your child. Please sign and return by Tuesday.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

2011-12-08T10:27:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Unit 1 BenchmarkTest must be signed and returned by Friday. Complete grammar worksheet.

Social Studies: Read Chapter 7 Lessons 1 and 2 as a review.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

2011-12-07T11:24:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Please sign and return Unit 1 Benchmark Test by Friday. Students are reading in small groups - no written homework.

Social Studies: Complete WS 36 and 39.

**Study for Spelling Bee. The first round will be held Friday in your reading class.

Monday, December 5, 2011

2011-12-05T11:40:00.000-08:00

Reading: Completed spelling and comprehension tests

Social Studies: Read Chapter 7 Lesson 1 to review content discussed in class.

Friday, December 2, 2011

2011-12-02T11:51:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Read story and review vocabulary to prepare for Inside Out test on Monday. Also, spelling test is Monday. Study words 1-25 from SWB page 21.

Social Studies: no homework

**Students are scheduled to shop at "Santa's Shop" on Tuesday, December 6

Friday, December 1, 2011

2011-12-01T13:01:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Read Inside Out. Spelling homework is "Build-a-Word" for words 1-25 from SWB page 22. Spelling Test and Selection Test on Inside Out is Monday.

Social Studies: We have begun reading Chapter 7 Lesson 1 - no written homework

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. quiz Friday on words 1-21; prefixes dis, ex, in; suffixes age, hood, ible; roots cide, gress, clud/clus

Homework Reward - Mixer Friday - bring a board game, snack, drink

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

2011-11-30T12:40:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: How-to Essay rough draft due Thurs. Complete SWB page 22

Social Studies: Complete 2 WS. Answers do not need to be written in sentence form. Take your time to make sure that you are spelling the words correctly in your answers.

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. quiz Friday. Also, shopping day for Santa's Workshop is Tuesday, December 6.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

2011-11-29T12:24:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: How-to essay rough draft is due Thursday. Remember to skip lines. Today's class period was dedicated to discussing the essay's format. We discussed writing an interesting opening sentence and writing a strong conclusion sentence. Paragraph 1 is the Introduction (3 sentence minimum); Paragraph 2 is the body of the essay (6 sentence minimum); Paragraph 3 is the Conclusion (3 sentence minimum).

Social Studies: Chapter 6 Lessons 1 and 2 quiz has been returned. There is no written homework.

Homeroom: V.O. quiz is Friday.
Know words 1-21
prefixes: dis, ex, in
suffixes: age, hood, ible
root words: cide, gress, clud/clus

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

2011-11-22T12:53:00.001-08:00

Reading: Students completed Unit 1 Test.

Social Studies: Students completed Ch. 6 Lessons 1 and 2 quiz

Monday, November 21, 2011

2011-11-21T07:28:00.000-08:00

Reading: Complete story map. You need to write at least 12 sentences to explain what happened in the beginning, the middle and the end. Remember, you need to write the summary of Shutting Out the Sky in your own words.

Social Studies: Chapter 6 test on Lessons 1 and 2 is Tuesday.

Friday, November 18, 2011

2011-11-18T12:40:00.000-08:00

Period 1 Reading/Language Arts: Complete Plural and Possessive Nouns Packet if your score is below 85%.

Period 2 Reading/Language Arts: no written homework

Both periods 1 and 2 are practicing writing summaries and we will continue to complete the Unit 1 Benchmark Assessment.

Periods 3 and 4 Social Studies: Please review Chapter 6 Lessons 1 and 2 worksheets that were reviewed in class. (We need to finish a few questions.) Test is Tuesday.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

2011-11-17T10:05:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts Period 1: Grammar assignment has been returned. Complete the extra practice worksheets if the grade is below 85%. Students are completing the Reading Unit 1 Benchmark Test

Reading/Language Arts Period 2: No written homework; students are in the process of completing the Reading Unit 1 Benchmark Test.

Social Studies: Finish Chapter 6 Lesson 2 WS. Test is Tuesday on Chapter 6. Review Columbus notes and Lessons 1 and 2 Worksheets to prepare for test.

Homeroom Reminder: 5th Grade Only Swim Mixer is Friday, November 18 from 7-9 pm at the NS pool; free admission - no refreshments

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

2011-11-16T12:50:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Today, students completed a chart to write plural and possessive nouns.
The following selection tests were sent home with your child for your review: Satchel Paige and Shutting Out the Sky.

Social Studies: Chapter 6 Test is Tuesday. Please review Lesson 1 WS and notes (from today).

Have a pleasant evening!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

2011-11-15T10:13:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Complete Noun Chart (skills practiced - plurals and possessives)
We are practicing writing a quality summary.

Social Studies: Please begin reviewing WS that summarizes main points of Chapter 6 Lesson 1. We will have a test/quiz on Tuesday, November 22.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

2011-11-10T12:48:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Finish Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns WS (there are 3)

Social Studies: Today, we reviewed the note taking guide to accompany Ch 6 Lesson 1. Briefly, we also discussed the importance of Veterans Day.

Bake Sale was moved to Monday.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

2011-11-09T12:38:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test is Thursday. Write spelling words (1-20) from SWB page 17 (5x each).

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. corrections due Thurs. morning. If you scored below 93%, then you need to do corrections.
Also, Tomorrow is a bake sale to benefit a family from our elementary school that had a fire. Each item is 25 cents.
Have a good night!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

2011-11-08T12:39:00.000-08:00

Many of you did a great job on your V.O. Test!

Homeroom Reminder: If you scored below 93% you must do corrections. Please write V.O. corrections (word and definition) 5x each by Thursday morning.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

2011-11-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: Shutting Out the Sky test is Wed. Finish Spelling WS. Spelling test is Thursday.

Social Studies: Complete WS questions (Chapter 6 Lesson 1)

Monday, November 7, 2011

2011-11-07T13:01:00.001-08:00

Reading/Language Arts: SWB page 18; Shutting Out the Sky Test is Wednesday

Social Studies: We have finished reading and discussing Chapter 6 Lesson 1 - no written homework

Homeroom Reminders: Exercise Course Maps are due Tuesday (Mrs. Smith - Gym). Also, please return signed bottom portion of report card. Have an enjoyable evening!

Friday, November 4, 2011

2011-11-04T13:05:00.000-07:00

Reading: Please read Shutting Out the Sky. Selection Test will be Tuesday or Wednesday.

Please sign and return report card by Tuesday. Thank you.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

2011-11-03T12:35:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: There is no homework. Students created a graphic organizer to practice cause and effect (please see text pages 112-113).

Social Studies: Students completed a quiz today.

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. Test is tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

2011-11-02T10:11:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Finish Grammar WS 29 (we are practicing writing singular possessive nouns correctly)

Social Studies: Study the outline notes in your notebook from Chapter 4 Lesson 2 (Hopi - Native Americans of the Southwest). Quiz is Thursday.

Homeroom Reminder: 1st Marking Period V.O. Test is Friday.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

2011-11-01T12:45:00.000-07:00

Reading: Students completed the Satchel Paige test. We also practiced finding evidence in the story to support a generalization. For homework, please finish RWB page 33.

Social Studies: Quiz Thurs. Please study the outline notes from Chapter 4 Lesson 2 (Hopi)

Homeroom Reminder: V.O Test is Friday.

Monday, October 31, 2011

2011-10-31T10:04:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling test from Friday and Island of the Blue Dolphins Test have been graded and returned to your child.
Satchel Paige Selection Test is Tuesday. Please read the story and study the vocabulary from RWB page 34.

Social Studies: Finish WS 22 (If you were absent, you will need to copy notes when you return.)

Thursday, October 27, 2011

2011-10-27T12:31:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Read Satchel Paige. Study 26 spelling words for test tomorrow (refer to SWB page 13. Today, students practiced the skill compare and contrast using information from Satchel Paige. Importantly, we used words like "both" to show similarities and "in contrast" to show differences. Including enough information was emphasized.

Social Studies: Quiz today - no homework for Friday

Homeroom Reminder: Please bring your costume to school. There will be time after lunch to change into costumes for the parade.

Thank you for sending in party money.

Please study your V.O. It's almost the end of the marking period. Students should be studying for a test on all words, suffixes and prefixes next week.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

2011-10-26T10:07:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Read Satchel Paige from pages 95-103. Select 10 spelling words that are the most difficult for you to spell from SWB page 13. Write each of them 3 times each. Spelling test is Friday.

Social Studies: Quiz Thursday on Tlingit. Specific questions were reviewed in class from the Chapter 4 Lesson 1 note-taking guide.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

2011-10-25T10:02:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Please study words 1-26 from SWB page 13 for test on Friday.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project was due on Monday, Oct. 24.
If you were absent today, you will need to copy notes when you return.
Also, there will be a quiz on Thursday. Study Chapter 4 Lesson 1 note-taking guide. Information for quiz was reviewed during class.

Monday, October 24, 2011

2011-10-24T10:08:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Complete SWB page 13. Also, write words 1-26 (3x each) from SWB page 13.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project was due today.

2011-10-21T10:10:00.001-07:00

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

2011-10-20T05:31:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Finish Grammar WS 15-16 and complete all of WS 25 and 26.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

2011-10-19T12:43:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Complete Grammar WS 15-16 (even numbered questions only on both pages)

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24. Please encourage your child to ask questions.

Monday, October 17, 2011

2011-10-17T12:48:00.000-07:00

Field Trip to the Philadelphia Zoo is Tuesday, October 18. Students may wear gym clothes for the trip - including dress code appropriate shorts. Just a reminder: plan to arrive at NSE at approximately 7:15 so that we may leave at 7:30. We will return to NSE around 5:30. Should the return time change, teachers will contact the number provided on the permission form to notify you of the change.

Reading: Completed Island of the Blue Dolphins test today.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24. Drawing paper will be provided on Wednesday. Also, please get your test signed by Wednesday, October 19.

Friday, October 14, 2011

2011-10-14T13:00:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Island of the Blue Dolphins test is Monday. Please read the story and study the vocabulary that can be found in your book preceding the story and on RWB page 24. We review and practice vocabulary daily to make learning unfamiliar words easier.

Social Studies: Maya and Aztec quiz needs to be signed and returned by Tuesday.

Fifth Grade Field Trip is Tuesday. Your child will be under the supervision of a responsible chaperone. It will be an enjoyable day. Also, it is very important that your child dresses appropriately for the weather. Please remember that you will need to provide transportation to and from school. Your child will need to arrive around 7:15 a.m. so that there a comfortable amount of time to get everyone organized. The bus is leaving at 7:30. We will return to NSE at approximately 5:30 p.m. We will call the contact numbers provided to inform you of a delay in the return time.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

2011-10-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

Period 1 Reading: Read Island of the Blue Dolphins and review story vocabulary. Test is Monday.

Period 2 Reading: Read Island of the Blue Dolphins and review story vocabulary. Test is Monday. Finish copying story that you started in class. Remember to skip lines.

Social Studies: no homework

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

2011-10-12T12:49:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Please copy your story onto the yellow paper. Remember to skip lines. Maybe you will find errors or decide to make revisions with this second copy.
Please complete RWB page 24 (do not need to complete Write a Letter); read pages 72-29

Social Studies: WS page 21

Homeroom Reminder: Please return Field Trip Permission Form. Also, a lunch form was sent home today for the field trip that needs to be completed. Thank you

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

2011-10-11T12:28:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Please finish writing story in your notebook. You need to write a minimum of three paragraphs.

Social Studies: Finish WS 19

Homeroom Reminder: Please return field trip permission form.

Monday, October 10, 2011

2011-10-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Several papers have been returned that were completed last week by your child. Of particular importance is the Fresh Reads meaning that these selections were read independently by your child. No assistance was provided to answer the questions. In reviewing the answers, I am focusing on students rereading to locate literal details that will answer the question. Sometimes students need to infer, but often times the answer can be found within the passage.

Social Studies: Please finish study guide for Chapter 3 Lesson 3

Thursday, October 6, 2011

2011-10-06T10:19:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test is Friday. Refer to SWB page 9 (words 1-25). Finish SWB page 12.

Social Studies: Quiz on Mayas and Aztecs is Friday. (All papers to be studied have been reviewed throughout the week with students.)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

2011-10-05T11:23:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday. Study words 1-25 from SWB page 9. Also, please sign and return Thunder Rose test by Thursday.

Social Studies: Test Friday on information about the Mayas and Aztecs. Continue studying to be prepared.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

2011-10-04T09:54:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Please sign and return Thunder Rose test by Thursday. Complete Build a Word using the spelling list from RWB page 9 (words 1-25)
Examples (notice - each word is numbered and written - then build it)
1. shell
s
sh
she
shel
shell

2. happy
h
ha
hap
happ
happy

Social Studies: Study Aztec and Maya notes for test on Friday.

Tuesday, October 3, 2011

2011-10-03T10:05:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Write words 3x each from SWB page 9 words 1-25. Also, complete SWB pages 9-10

Social Studies (Periods 3 and 4): Chapter 3 test is tentatively scheduled for Friday. This date may change! Please begin reviewing Chapter 3 Lesson 1 study guide and notes to help you prepare. For homework, please complete Chapter 3 Lesson 2 study guide.

Homeroom Reminder: Please return your signed progress report by Tuesday. Tomorrow is
Day 5 - Gym!

Friday, September 30, 2011

2011-09-30T11:30:00.000-07:00

Reading (Periods 1 and 2): no homework
Students were reading about "storm chasers" and are practicing writing a response to the reading that is clear and supported by text.

Social Studies: no homework -

Homeroom Reminder: Progress Reports have been sent home with your child. Please sign and return to school by Tuesday.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

2011-09-29T12:44:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: We practiced identifying nouns and complete subjects. We also began reading The Challenges of Storm Chasing. No homework

Social Studies: No homework; analyzed the Maya counting system and worked within groups to write myths

Homeroom Reminder: Mixer is tomorrow. You may bring a drink (with a secure lid) and a snack for yourself. You may also bring in a board game. Students who completed all homework for the month or missed no more than one assignment may participate.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

2011-09-28T10:53:00.000-07:00

Reading: Students completed Thunder Rose test. For homework, complete WS 19 only. Do not do the rest of the packet.

Social Studies: no homework - copy notes when you return

Wednesday, September 27, 2011

2011-09-27T13:24:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Please read/review Thunder Rose; test is Wednesday. Complete 10 sentences WS

Social Studies: On Wednesday, students will take notes about the Maya civilization and time will be given to work on myths.

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Monday, September 26, 2011

2011-09-26T10:10:00.000-07:00

Reading (Periods 1 and 2): Please read Thunder Rose to help prepare you for the selection test on Wednesday. Review story vocabulary from RWB page 14. Finish cause and effect sheets.

Social Studies (Periods 3 and 4): Please complete WS 16 - answers do not need to be written in sentence form.

Homeroom: Students completed a V.O. quiz today.

Friday, September 23, 2011

2011-09-23T12:41:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Please read Thunder Rose and take time to review story vocabulary on RWB page 14

Social Studies: Students are working in small groups to write a myth.

Homeroom: V.O. Quiz on Monday - multiple choice
Study the definitions for words 1-22
Prefixes: ab, ante, ad
Root Words: chron, dent, tele
Suffixes: ness, ful, able

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Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

2011-09-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts(Periods 1 and 2): Read Thunder Rose pages 48-52; review story vocabulary from RWB page 14; spelling test

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. quiz Monday

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

2011-09-21T13:09:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Complete RWB page 14. Write spelling words 3x each. Begin with word 25 on the list and work backwards. The first word that you write 3x each in your notebook will be equation. The second word that you write 3x each will be idealistic and so on.

Social Studies: no homework

Homeroom Reminder: V.O. quiz Monday
Words 1-22
prefixes: ab, ante, ad
suffixes: ness, ful, able
root words: chron, dent, tele

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

2011-09-20T11:47:00.001-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Define the following spelling words in your notebook: vocal, native, labor, icon, agent, motive, vital, legal, solo
Complete SWB page 6.
Please get Reading Test signed.

Social Studies: Students completed a quiz.

Monday, September 19, 2011

2011-09-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Write spelling words (1-25) 3x each from SWB page 5. Please get Frindle test signed by Wednesday.

Social Studies: Map Skills quiz Tuesday
Be able to list and label oceans and continents.
Study map skills page.
Know how to use latitude and longitude.

Friday, September 16, 2011

2011-09-16T12:54:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Students worked with a partner to complete center activities.

Social Studies: Quiz Tuesday on Map Skills

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

2011-09-15T13:00:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Today, we practiced cause and effect.
Reminder: Period 2 will shop at the Book Fair tomorrow.

Social Studies (Periods 3 and 4): Today, we reviewed Map Skills WS. We also practiced finding distance by using the scale on a map.
Quiz Tuesday:
Be able to list and label oceans and continents.
Study Map Skills WS.
Be able to label locations on a map given latitude and longitude coordinates.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

2011-09-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Today, students completed selection test for Frindle.
For homework: Alphabetize 25 spelling words from Frindle in your notebook.
Also, in your notebook write 2 declarative sentences about Frindle, 2 imperative sentences about Frindle, 2 interrogative sentences about Frindle and 2 exclamatory sentences about Frindle.

Social Studies: Finish map skills WS.
Quiz Tuesday: Be able to name continents and oceans. Be able to label continents and oceans. Be able to label a compass rose. There will also be latitude and longitude questions.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

2011-09-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

Periods 1 and 2 (Reading/Language Arts): Selection Test on Frindle is Wednesday. Finish story map (many of you are finished), GWB pages 3-4

Periods 3 and 4 (Social Studies): no homework - we have been practicing using latitude and longitude

Homeroom: Study Vocabulary Olympics! Also, schedules for music lessons have been sent home with your child. In addition, the NSE PTO Fall Fundraiser has been sent home with your child.

Have a good evening!

Monday, September 12, 2011

2011-09-12T12:52:00.000-07:00

Periods 1 and 2 (Reading/Language Arts): Selection Test on Frindle will be Wednesday. Today, students completed a spelling test.

Periods 3 and 4 (Social Studies): Please finish quilt square. (Think about what makes America a great place to live. Your quilt square can illustrate patriotism and/or honoring those who help make us safe. It can also show patriotic symbols. Please make good use of space as discussed in class.)
Students also completed a U.S. Map Quiz.

Enjoy your evening!

Friday, September 9, 2011

2011-09-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Monday; Read Frindle. Test on comprehension and vocab is Tuesday.

Social Studies: U. S. Map Quiz is Monday. Be able to label 15 states. You will be given a list of the 50 states to reference for this quiz.

Have a happy weekend!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

2011-09-07T12:06:00.000-07:00

Periods 1 and 2 (Reading/Language Arts): Complete RWB page 4 (1-10); Spelling Test is Monday.

Periods 3 and 4 (Social Studies): Today, students practiced using Latitude and Longitude using a map. For homework, begin studying for your map quiz that will be given on Monday. Students need to be able to label any 15 states for this map quiz.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

2011-09-06T10:00:00.000-07:00

Reading Periods 1 and 2: Finish SWB pg 2 and write words (1-25) 3x each from SWB pg 1.

Social Studies: Label 50 states on U. S. map - due Wednesday.
U.S. map quiz on Monday, September 12. Be able to label 15 states for this quiz.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

2011-09-01T13:48:00.000-07:00

Reading: Please cover textbooks by Tuesday, September 6.

Social Studies: Please cover textbooks by Tuesday, September 6.

Homeroom Reminder: Tomorrow is Day 5. You have Gym with Mrs. Smith.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

2011-08-31T10:07:00.000-07:00

Reading: Students completed a Reading textbook "Scavenger Hunt" to get acquainted with the information in their books. Reading textbooks must be covered by Tuesday, September 6.

Social Studies: Students finished and presented "Getting to Know You" illustrations to practice working in groups and help find out what they have in common with each other. We also reviewed identifying continents and oceans.

Students are permitted to wear their Spartan shirts every Friday in honor of Spartan Spirit Days.

Monday, August 29, 2011

2011-08-29T13:09:00.001-07:00

Hello Parents and Students!

The first day of school went by very quickly as I tried to learn everyone's names. There were many kind words and friendly faces. Thank you! Students, I hope you had a happy day. Our schedule will get into a routine that you will be comfortable with.

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Malick

Homeroom Reminders: "Beginning of Year" forms will be coming home and thank you to those who have completed them. Tomorrow is Day 2. Students in my homeroom will have Computer Class with Mr. Glessner.

Monday, May 23, 2011

2011-05-23T12:39:00.000-07:00

Reading: AR grades have been entered. I hope my students have enjoyed reading some good books!

Social Studies: Ch. 13 Test is Tuesday. Review notes and vocab written in notebooks. Also, review vocab WS.

Friday, May 20, 2011

2011-05-20T12:43:00.000-07:00

Reading: AR is due Monday.

Social Studies: Chapter 13 Test is Tuesday. Study vocabulary (in your notebook and WS 74 completed in class today.) Also, study your notes from Lessons 1 and 2.