My students enjoyed a super fun Halloween party today.  Many, many thanks to all my parents who helped make this happen!

Have a happy and safe Halloween evening!

Homework
Study for Friday's Social Studies test.
News Team #2: Friday

I sent home corrected work today.  If your child received a yellow missing work notice, please sign it and send it back to me.  Thanks.

I also sent home a confirmation of your conference time for next week.  Please sign this and send it back to school.  Thank you!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Memorize your poem for tomorrow.
Social Studies test: This Friday (I changed the day!)
News Team #2: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HW #3 - problem 1 (a-c), problem 2 (a-d), problem 3 (a-c) and problem 4.
Halloween poem: Memorize for Wednesday.
Social Studies:  Study for Friday's test.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Homework sheet #2
News Team: #1:  Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
***Memorize "scary" poem for next Wednesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Read Ch. 17 of Sign of the Beaver. This can be part of your nightly 30 min. of reading.
Math: Homework sheet #1.  Be sure to use the lesson sheet to help you.
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.
News Team #1: Friday

***Please check your child's google drive for the invitation to add his or her name to the conference schedule.  Thanks!

I've made a google spreadsheet listing conference times for the upcoming Parent/Teacher Conference week.  Most of you have already signed up and are on the sheet.  If you still need to request a time, I have sent you the spreadsheet via your child's google drive account.   Please take a look at the available slots and type in your child's name.  Please email me if you have any difficulties with this process.  I'm still learning how to do this (I'm a bit of a dinosaur) and will gladly help out!  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Sign of the Beaver Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language: Finish verb sheet including the paragraph.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I sent home progress reports today.  There are still a few weeks left to the first trimester, and I will be adding more scores in each subject area before I begin preparing report cards.  If your child is missing work, she or he may make up this work for credit.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Due this Friday.

I sent home corrected work today.  I will be sending home progress reports tomorrow.  These will show your child's work through last week.  If your child has any missing work, he/she can turn it in to receive credit before the end of the trimester.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Study the math review (pretest). We will have the unit 2 test tomorrow.
Book Report:  Due on Friday.  Be sure to use the final draft checklist I gave you!

 I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Finish final draft of narrative story.
Math: Student book - pg. 66, # 3- 6.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Finished report due on Friday, 10/19.
Space Report: Due tomorrow.
News Team #4: Friday

My students brought home the work they have completed in class for their book reports.  They should have a very good start on the summary and the character paragraphs.  The final drafts may be handwritten or typed.  I sent home a final draft guideline half sheet (green) to answer any questions about the format of the report.  The kids are working on their covers in class and will have more time to do this throughout this week.
**I know I asked for the final draft of the summary to be completed by tomorrow.  This is just for pacing sake.  Your child doesn't have to turn it in to me.  The entire report is due on Friday,  10/19.
Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Space report and picture is due on Thursday.  The written portion may be typed or handwritten.
Narrative Story: Final draft is due on Friday. You will have lots of time in class to finish this!
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Spotlight on Character!

         In this book report you will focus on the main character of the novel you have read.  You will discuss this character’s personality traits and the problem he or she faces in the story.  Your report will consist of four main parts.

         1.  Write a brief summary of the book in which you introduce the main character ( you may mention other characters as well) and  explain the problem the character faces and how he or she solves this problem.  You will write the rough draft of this section in class.

       2.  Write at least two paragraphs discussing this character’s personality.  You will need to show how these personality traits are revealed through the character’s words, feelings, actions, and  interactions with other characters.   You will write the rough draft of this section in class as well.

       3.  Compose at least five interview questions that you would like to ask your character.  Then write the response you think your character would give for each.  You will complete this section at home.

       4.  Create a magazine cover spotlighting your character.  It should include an appropriate magazine title, an illustration of the character, and any suitable article titles, descriptions, and slogans.  We will share our ideas about this piece and begin our work on it in class.

       Due Date:______________________

Spotlight on Character - Final Draft Checklist

My final draft writing is neatly handwritten or typed.                                      ______

I have written on one side only of each paper.                                                   ______

My summary is clear and organized and includes the main elements of

the story: main character, problem, important events and solution (minimum

of 10 sentences).  This should be written on a separate piece of paper(s).   _______                       

Both character trait paragraphs begin with a topic sentence and contain

good examples from the book (minimum of 6 sentences).   Both paragraphs

may be written on one sheet of paper or you may write each one on

a separate sheet.                                                                                                       ______

The five interview questions are clear and answered well.  If your

question requires a yes or no response, be sure to have your

character explain why he/she gave this response.                                            ______

My cover is detailed and colorful and shows my best effort.  I have

included all the parts explained in the guidelines.                                              ______

I have used correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.                                  ______

 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  HC - page 34, problems 2 and 3, and page 35, problem 2.
Book Report: Write the final draft of your summary by Wednesday (this is to keep you on track).  The entire book report is due on Friday, 9/19.
Science: Space report and illustration due on Thursday.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I sent home the guidelines for the book report today.  We are working on the rough drafts of the writing parts in class. Beginning next week, I will be assigning the final drafts, section by section. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study for tomorrow's science test.
Finish the rough draft of your narrative writing piece if you have not already done so.

I sent home corrected work today.  If your child received a yellow missing work notice, please review, sign it, and have your child return it to me.  Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. 
I will be sending home a progress report in about two weeks.

We have begun working on the book report in class.  I will send home the guidelines for the entire report tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  If you still need to finish the book you are using for your book report - keep reading!
Science: Study for Thursday's test.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Bring your book report book to class tomorrow.
Math: HC - page 26, problems 2-5.
Science: Solar System test on Thursday.  Use your notes to study!