Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Reading Test has been changed to Friday. Spelling Test is Friday.

Social Studies: Complete Study Guide for Thursday. Chapter 9 Test is Tuesday, March 6.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Complete SWB page 46. Spelling test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 45 and add the following 3 words: somebody, everybody, everyone. Also, please complete GWB pages 41-42.

Social Studies: Chapter 9 test will be Tuesday, March 6. Study guide will be given this Tues. in class.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Reading: Unit 2 Benchmark Assessment has been returned for your review. (This grade was included in the 3rd Marking Period Progress Report.)

Social Studies: Chapter 9 test tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 1.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday. Study words 1-20 from SWB 41. Complete RWB page 114

Social Studies: no homework

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Make a crossword with 15 of your spelling words on the graph paper provided. Spelling test on words 1-20 from SWB page 41 is Friday.

Social Studies: Project is due Thursday.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 41

Social Studies: Project due Thursday

Just a reminder: Progress Reports for the 3rd Marking Period were sent home Friday.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

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

Reading: Wings for the King Test is Tuesday.

Social Studies: no homework

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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