Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Study vocab for Island of the Blue Dolphins (sheet of vocab cards and RWB page 24); begin to read story
Halloween Crossword is due Friday. 
Use paper I gave you to complete GWB page 10

Social Studies:  Totem Pole Projects were collected today.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Reading:  Please study vocabulary cards 1-7

Social Studies:  Totem Pole Project is due Monday. 

Happy weekend and get ready for the rain!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Reading Test, Grammar Test and Summary will be collected Friday.  Complete GWB page 9

Social Studies:  Chapter 3 test will be collected Friday.  Totem Pole Project due Monday.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Reading:  Please return reading test, grammar test and summary on Friday.  They do not need to be signed.

Social Studies:  Please return Chapter 3 test on Friday.  It does not need to be signed.
Totem Pole Project is due Monday.  **Another site to consider for investigating animal characteristics/traits is:  http://nativeamericanencyclopedia.com/native-american-totems-and-their-meanings-the-list-below-from-2/

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Reading:  no homework
Today, we practiced identifying the theme of a story and writing quality answers that cite text evidence to support responses.

Social Studies:  Totem Pole Project due Monday

Monday, October 22, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  completed spelling test
Period 1:  finish SWB page 10

Social Studies:  completed Chapter 3 Test

Friday, October 19, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Monday on words 1-20 from SWB page 9.  Also, be able to spell:  campaign, referee, really and Halloween.

Social Studies:  Chapter 3 Test is Monday.  In addition to notes from Lessons 1-3, be able to answer the following:

What method was used by the Maya to keep soil from wearing out?
Give 2 reasons to explain how the Aztec culture is one of great beauty.
Give 2 reasons to explain how the Aztec culture is one of great cruelty.
Give 2 reasons to explain why ancient civilizations ended.

 

 

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling test Monday. 
We have been practicing understanding the theme or the message of a story.  Also, students are practicing including text evidence to explain their answers in greater depth.

Social Studies:  Test Monday on Chapter 3.  Study notes from Lessons 1-3. (multiple choice and matching)
In addition, be prepared to give written responses to the following:
What method was used by the Maya to keep soil from wearing out?
Give 2 reasons to explain how the Aztec culture is one of great beauty.
Give 2 reasons to explain how the Aztec culture is one of great cruelty.
Give 2 reasons to explain why ancient civilizations ended.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Completed grammar quiz today.  Please study words 1-20 plus the following words:  campaign, referee, really, and Halloween. Spelling Test is Monday.

Social Studies:  Please review note-taking guides from Lessons 1-3 for Chapter 3 Test on Monday. 

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Grammar Quiz Wednesday on CS, CP, SS, SP. 
Write spelling words 13-20 (5x) each from SWB page 9.  Also, write campaign, referee, really and Halloween 5x each.  Spelling Test is Monday, October 22.

Social Studies:  Review notes from Chapter 3 Lessons 1 and 2.  Finish note-taking guide from Chapter 3 Lesson 3 (refer to pages 72-77) 
Chapter 3 test is Monday, October 22.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Write spelling words 1-12 from SWB page 9 -  five times (5x) each.  The spelling test will be next Monday on words 1-20 plus the following words:  campaign, referee, really, Halloween
Grammar Quiz this Wednesday on CS, CP, SS, SP

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 3 Lessons 1 and 2 note-taking guides.  Test will be tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 22

Friday, October 12, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Copy sentences 1-5 from GWB page 8 into your notebook.  Identify CS, CP, SS, and SP (just like we have been practicing).

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 3 Lesson 1 notes and vocabulary. 

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Reading:  Read Thunder Rose and study vocabulary from RWB packet page 14.  Test is Friday.

Social Studies:  Students continued to use reference sources (website, library book, textbook) to locate and learn information about the Aztec civilization.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Thunder Rose Test is Friday.  Complete "sloppy copy" of summary.  Write good sentences that explain the major events of Thunder Rose from the beginning to the end.  Then, copy it onto the composition paper.  Remember to use sentence starters such as Next, Then, When, After, At the end of the story.  The last sentence of the summary is the one that we wrote together:  The problem was solved when Rose...

Social Studies:  Students worked in centers using reference sources to locate and learn information about the Aztecs.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Students are working to write a summary of the selection Thunder Rose.  This is a challenging activity and they are trying their best!
**Please do the grammar homework (from WS 2) again if your score is 25 points out of 30 points or less. 
**Thunder Rose Selection Test is Friday!

Social Studies:  Please get your U.S. map quiz signed if the score is below 80%.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Review story vocab.  Read Thunder Rose.  Complete RWB page 7.  Grammar Homework assigned Wed. will be graded and returned for students to make corrections.

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 1 notes; review vocabulary sheet.

Have a pleasant evening!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  From Grammar WS 2, write the CS, CP, SS, SP for 8, 9, 11, and 12.  Remember that 8 and 11 were run-on sentences and we fixed them.  Write the sentences and the answers on the lined paper you were given in class. 

Social Studies:  Review notes from Chapter 3 Lesson 1 and vocabulary WS

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Reading:  Please read Thunder Rose; review vocabulary strips and RWB 14; complete GWB page 5  in your notebook (sentences 1-4).  (Follow examples completed together during class)

Social Studies:  Review Chapter 3 Lesson 1 note-taking guide and Vocab WS

Monday, October 1, 2012

Reading/Language Arts:  Please read Thunder Rose.  As you read, use context clues and the dictionary to define words on "Challenging Vocabulary" WS.  Remember to include the page number where the word is used in the story.
Also, review tested vocabulary words on RWB page 14 and the vocabulary cards sheet (which includes cantankerous, irascible and varmint)

Social Studies:  Please complete Chapter 3 Lesson 1 WS (note-taking guide)

Reminder:  Progress Reports were sent home with your child on Friday.  Please check eSchool Book for updated grades.