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Reading Log and Book Review |
First semester |
Homework Expectations |
Homework Expectations |
August 26, 2009 |
Other: Give parents the following letters:
1. Welcome letter from Dr. Sheffield
2. H1N1 Alert from the health department
3. Washington Wolves classroom rules (bottom portion needs to be signed and sent back tomorrow). |
August 27, 2009 |
Math: Finish EDM p. 1-4 Level 2
Social Studies: Handout for Geographic Terms- R48-R49 Level 2
Other: Explore the Class Website Level 3 |
August 31, 2009 |
Language: "Me In a Bag". Select a bag and 5 items that represent you, such as Mrs. Meinke, Mrs. Metz, and Mr. Mondt modeled for you today. Complete the outline form.
Math: EDM journal p 145; complete fraction to decimal conversions for multiple intelligence page if you haven't already. |
September 1, 2009 |
Math: Finish Circle Graph
Social Studies: read p 6-9 in text. Answer Review questions 1-5 on page 9 with complete answers.
Reading: Finish reading chapters 1 & 2 in Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (MFRN). Complete handout. |
September, 2, 2009 |
Language: Finalize WTL list
Math: EDM Journal p 153-154
Reading: MFRN Chapters 3,4 and worksheet
Atwood permission form and registration packet due Monday |
September 3, 2009 |
Math: Finish N1
Social Studies: Vocab quiz tomorrow
Reading: MFRN ch 5-7. Finish handout. |
September 8, 2009 |
Language Arts: Write sentences for the 10 whole class words on
spelling list. 3 sentences should include metaphor, 3 should be simile, 3 should be personification, and 1 is choice.
Math: EDM p 10-11
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9/9/09 |
Language Arts: Finish your final copy of the "Of All the Places to Love" writing assignment. Presentation counts!
Reading: Finish reading chapters 8-10 in Mrs. Frisby. Complete comprehension page.
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September 10, 2009 |
Math: EDM p 12,14,15
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Monday: 9/21/09 |
Math : Finish EDM p19. Do EDM p 20-22
Science: Finish Mystery Guest
Social Studies: Show parent or guardian "Lost Island" description. Have them sign bottom and return form to school tomorrow.
Atwood Letter/ Fundraiser Info: Show parents letter and have them initial in assignemnt notebook that they have it. |
September 22, 2009 |
Language Arts: Write sentences for the 10 whole class words on
spelling list.Focus on stretching sentences. Remember, grammar counts!!!
Math : EM22-23
Reading: Finish MFRN p75-95. Write summary in red folder.
Spanish:: Notecards for flash cards. |
Wednesday: 9/23/09 |
Reading: Finish MFRN p99-111. Write Top 5 events/info. learned in red folder.
Easy night! |
Thursday |
Language Arts:
spelling list.Finish meaphor page
Math : Finish N3. Factor trees online
Science: Study notes
Spanish:: Notecards for flash cards. |
Friday: 9/25/09 |
Math: EM p.25-27
Science: Rewrite Lab. Use rubric to maximize points
Reading:MF p 112-128 Top 5 list |
Monday |
Language Arts: Spelling List
spelling list.
Figurative Language Poem Line 1: Simile; Line 2 Metaphor; Line 3 Personification about something it did.
Math : Common Factors Worksheet "Bored of Education"
Reading: Quiz Whiz- Complete
Science: Study notes
Spanish: : Notecards for flash cards. |
Tuesday: 9/29/09 |
| Spanish: Make and study flash cards for places and activities. |
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
Language Arts: Spelling List
spelling list. Take one topic off your list to write an opening paragraph on a sheet of notebook paper.
Math : Divisibility Rules
Reading: Read Lash Lure and Animals, Vegetables and Minerals article. Complete Pros and Cons chart in red notebook on animal testing. Think about what sort of bias the aritcles might have.
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Thursday: 10/01/09 |
Language Arts: Spelling List
spelling list.
Math : p33-36
Reading: Improve Pros and Cons chart in red notebook on animal testing. |
Friday, October 2, 2009 |
| Science: Detailed water cycle diagram with definitions! |
Monday: 10/05/09 |
Language: Finish introductory Paragraph
Mystery Word for Unit 4 spelling list.
Math: N4 Worksheet
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Tuesday: 10/06/09 |
Language Arts: spelling list.
Math : N8; EM p 37-39 Correct 33, 35 if needed.
Spanish: Flashcards |
Wednesday: 10/07/09 |
Language Arts: Test Tomorrow spelling list.
Outline for Animal Testing persuasive essay. Outline should include a topic sentence, 2 reasons, and a list of supporting details.
Math : Number Hunt WS
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Thursday, October 8, 2009 |
Math EM p 47-51
Science: Science: Complete Lab.114-115 is a reference for the questions
Finish Comprehension packet. |
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Reading:Read p 120-141 in MF. Answer comprehension questions in complete answers on a sheet of notebook paper.
Language Arts: Complete a well-developed Introductory paragraph for persuasive essay. You should have a lead, topic sentence/mapping statement, and 2 distinct reasons for your position. Unit 5 spelling list |
Wednesday, Ocober 14, 2009 |
Language Arts:Use 10 spelling words in alliterative sentences. Will be graded on spelling, conventions, proper use of words, and alliteration. Due on Friday
Reading: MF Read p 142-157. Write 1 page about what you read.
Math:P 52-55 |
Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
Reading: Finish the chapter "Thorn Valley". No written work with that!
Math: worksheet |
Friday, Ocober 16, 2009 |
| No Homework! |
Monday, October 19, 2009 |
Language Arts: Finish rough draft of cinquain poem.
Unit 6 spelling list
Reading: Answer JS questions p 9 in complete answers.
Crazy Day tomorrow. |
Tuesday, Ocober 20, 2009 |
Language Arts: Unit 6 spelling list
Math : Correct Test. G2
Reading: MF Test on The Marketplace-Thorn Valley coming soon... Review the chapters. |
Wednesday, October 21 2009 |
| Reading: MF Test on The Marketplace-Thorn Valley TOMORROW... Review the chapters. |
Thursday, Ocober 22, 2009 |
Language: revisions on persuasive essay.
Social Studies: Finish worksheet |
Friday, October 23, 2009 |
Language Arts: Final Copy of essay due on Monday.
Bring in any nursery rhyme books if you can.
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Monday, October, 26, 2009 |
Math: p 59-64
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
Math: Finish 66-67. Do study link 3.3
Language Arts: Copy nursery rhyme, find rhyme and meter. |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
Language Arts: Finish up rough draft of Mother Ghost rhyme. Remember- I am grading it on rhyme and meter matching that of the nursery rhyme it is based on.
Math: Finish p70-71. Angle practice handout. |
Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
Reading: Finish Mrs. Frisby and complete the "Reading Squares" in your reading notebook (The ones that go along with those papers glued on the inside cover of your journal).
Literature Review Due tomorrow
Math: Worksheet "SL 3.4" |
Friday, October 30, 2009 |
Science: Finish Layering Liquids- the density lab.
Social Studies: Read p 38-43 in Social Studies text. Answer Study Guide questions.
Give your parents H1N1 permission form. They will answer yes or no. Return the form ASAP.
Have a Safe Halloween |
Monday, November 2, 2009 |
Math: Finish Left side column os "Who's Who"
Social Studies:On a sheet of notebook paper, write what civilization means. Then, write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) describing how the Aztecs demonstrated each aspect of civilization.
Reading: Finish writing the 4 events (of your choice) from Mrs. Frisby on strips. We will do an activity with them tomorrow. |
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 |
Language: Finish Acronyms
Math: p 79. Finish Whos Who?
Social Studies: Read p 46-49, Study Guide |
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 |
Language Arts: Finish Quotation side of rats handout.
Social Studies: Read page 51-53. Write a paragraph describing how this legend reflects the culture of the Northwest Native American tribes. |
Thursday, November 5, 2009 |
Reading: Finish venn diagram comparing Mrs Frisby to the movie The Secret of NIMH
Social Studies: Research Native American group |
Friday, November 6, 2009 |
Continue research and preparing information for Native American project.
Final book review due next week! |
Monday, November 9, 2009 |
Reading:All Groups: Reciprocal Teaching 4 squares
Zach's Lie p21-44
Pictures of Hollis Woods p 18-36
Frek the Mightyp 15-33
Cages p 16-26
Math: Finish problems 1-12 Long division sheet
Social Studies: Do Junior Scholastic Geo Skills p 14-15. Answer questions 1-10 in COMPLETE ANSWER FORMAT.
Remember final review and book log due on Friday!
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 |
Reading:All Groups: Reciprocal Teaching 4 squares
Zach's Lie p45-60
Pictures of Hollis Woods p 37-50
Frek the Mightyp 34-47
Cages p 27-47
Math: Finish entire Long division sheet
Remember final review and book log due on Friday |
Thursday, Friday, Weekend |
| Native American project. Do what you can to help your group project. That may be in the form of research, typing information for a slide, typing up your sources, organizing your research notes, sketching a plan for a slide, finding images, cutting out letters for your group's posterboard (if your group is doing a poster), etc.... Remember that anything you type in word and powerpoint can be cut and pasted in to your groups slide show. Just save the file on a flashdrive and bring it to school or email it to me as an attachment if you do not have a flash drive. You must provide some form of evidence that you worked on something. |
