DON'T FORGET THAT THIS WEEK ~ NOV. 3-7 ~ IS CONFERENCE WEEK. STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT 12:30 p.m. EVERY DAY.
I have spoken with or left messages for all of you, so please contact me via email if you have not yet scheduled your conference.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Weekend Work (Oct. 31-Nov. 2)
MATH -- Study for POLYGON TEST. (Use study guides we went over in class. BE ABLE TO: define / describe types of triangles and other polygons, classify triangles and quadrilateral, determine the measure of an interior angle of a triangle.)
LANGUAGE ARTS -- Complete the final draft of your personal narrative (the story about your funniest or scariest experience).
READING -- Read for 20 minutes each day. (Write a one paragraph summary describing what you've read over the weekend and a one paragraph response to what you've read. (What do you think about what you're reading? How does it make you feel? Can you make any connections between what you're reading and your own life or to a movie, TV show, another book, or anything else you are familiar with?) Be sure to include the title of what you read and the author.
LANGUAGE ARTS -- Complete the final draft of your personal narrative (the story about your funniest or scariest experience).
READING -- Read for 20 minutes each day. (Write a one paragraph summary describing what you've read over the weekend and a one paragraph response to what you've read. (What do you think about what you're reading? How does it make you feel? Can you make any connections between what you're reading and your own life or to a movie, TV show, another book, or anything else you are familiar with?) Be sure to include the title of what you read and the author.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Vocabulary update
Parents, as you are well aware by now, your student has received his or her Wordly Wise book. As I mentioned in this week's letter, the focus for ""Spelling/Vocabulary" is shifting to vocabulary, and the Wordly Wise books are formatted to help students build their vocabulary. Because students were able to receive their books today, we've made changes to this week's Vocabulary/Spelling homework. This week's homework on the blog has been adjusted to incorporate these changes.
In the event that you child did not receive or bring home the pink note about these books, please be aware that all of the Vocabulary assignments for the remainder of this quarter and for part of the 3rd quarter are in these books. It is the student's responsibility to bring these books to class each day. Lost books cannot be replaced by the school. However, in the event your student loses his or her book, you can purchase replacement books at the School Box for $10.50.
In the event that you child did not receive or bring home the pink note about these books, please be aware that all of the Vocabulary assignments for the remainder of this quarter and for part of the 3rd quarter are in these books. It is the student's responsibility to bring these books to class each day. Lost books cannot be replaced by the school. However, in the event your student loses his or her book, you can purchase replacement books at the School Box for $10.50.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Dear Parents ~
As you know the second quarter is in full swing. We began the quarter studying Geometry in Math. We’ve studied angles, characteristics of polygons, congruence, and this week we’ll continue learning about triangles.
We’re focusing on narrative writing in Language Arts, and students will continue using the writing process as they write weekly narrative essays.
As to Reading, beginning in November, students will be required to turn in monthly book reports. The first book report will be due before the Thanksgiving break (on or before Nov. 21). A reading list and book report ideas will be sent home later this week. Please encourage your students to read daily as the best way to improve reading skills is to read.
We’re also shifting the focus in Spelling/Vocabulary to Vocabulary/Spelling. While we still want the students to spell their words correctly, the emphasis is now being placed on knowing and applying the definitions of the words.
In Social Studies, we’ve started learning about Reconstruction. This week we’ll focus on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, as well as learn about sharecropping, Jim Crow laws, and the Freedman’s Bureau. We’re scheduled to conclude our study of this period of American history by taking the test on Friday.
Parent / Teacher conferences are being scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3, Wednesday, Nov. 5, and Thursday, Nov. 6. Conferences are scheduled to begin at 1:30 and every 20 minutes thereafter. I will begin contacting you this week to schedule times to meet with each of you. (Or feel free to contact me.)
Working together for student success,
Mrs. Pede
We’re focusing on narrative writing in Language Arts, and students will continue using the writing process as they write weekly narrative essays.
As to Reading, beginning in November, students will be required to turn in monthly book reports. The first book report will be due before the Thanksgiving break (on or before Nov. 21). A reading list and book report ideas will be sent home later this week. Please encourage your students to read daily as the best way to improve reading skills is to read.
We’re also shifting the focus in Spelling/Vocabulary to Vocabulary/Spelling. While we still want the students to spell their words correctly, the emphasis is now being placed on knowing and applying the definitions of the words.
In Social Studies, we’ve started learning about Reconstruction. This week we’ll focus on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, as well as learn about sharecropping, Jim Crow laws, and the Freedman’s Bureau. We’re scheduled to conclude our study of this period of American history by taking the test on Friday.
Parent / Teacher conferences are being scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3, Wednesday, Nov. 5, and Thursday, Nov. 6. Conferences are scheduled to begin at 1:30 and every 20 minutes thereafter. I will begin contacting you this week to schedule times to meet with each of you. (Or feel free to contact me.)
Working together for student success,
Mrs. Pede
This Week's Homework ~ Oct. 27-31
Monday ~ Oct. 27
1. Vocabulary/Spelling: Complete Wordly Wise 10A & 10B. B. Write sentences for Wordly Wise 10A or write sentences using 5 of your spelling words in a way that show you understand the meanings of the words. Circle the subject & underline the predicate.
2. Math: Complete Classifying Triangles ~ Check problems 1-4, Practice problems 9-13, 18-19 3. Language Arts: Begin Proofreading Makes Perfect: Proofread and edit the paragraphs.
4. Reading: Read for twenty minutes.
Tuesday ~ Oct. 28
1. Vocabulary/Spelling: Complete Wordly Wise 10C & 10D. B. Write sentences using 5 different spelling words in a way that show you understand the meanings of the words. Circle the subject of the sentence and underline the predicate. (Omit if you wrote the sentences for 10A.)
2. Math: Complete Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons, problems 1-3.
3. Language Arts: Continue Proofreading Makes Perfect: Combine sentences with similar predicates and the, using your best handwriting, begin rewriting the paragraphs correctly on a separate sheet of paper.
4. Social Studies: A) Read Summary: Reconstruction and complete Before You Read and After You Read. B) On a separate sheet of paper, write descriptions of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes.
Wednesday ~ Oct. 29
1. Vocabulary/Spelling: Complete Wordly Wise 10E. Follow the instructions and write complete sentence answers using each of the spelling words.
2. Math: Lesson Review: Complete Do You Know How? problems 1-6 and Do You Understand? questions A, B, & C.
3. Language Arts: Complete Proofreading Makes Perfect.
4. Social Studies: A) Read Summary: The Challenge of Freedom and complete Before You Read and After You Read. B) On a separate sheet of paper, explain whether you think Reconstruction was a success or not.
4. Reading: Read for twenty minutes.
Thursday ~ Oct. 30
1. Vocabulary/Spelling: Write 3 synonyms (a word that has the same meaning) or a phrase with the same meaning for each word (use a Thesaurus!) and then use syllabication to create 2 spelling pyramids for each word.
2. Math: Lesson Review: Complete Do You Know How? problems 7-10 and Do You Understand? questions E and G.
3. Language Arts: Complete final draft of this week’s writing assignment, if necessary.
4. Social Studies: Use your study guide and review for tomorrow’s test on Reconstruction.
5. Reading: Write a 1-2 paragraph summary describing what you’ve been reading during your home reading times and a 1-2 paragraph response to your reading. (For example: What did you think about the text you’re reading? or How did it make you feel? Can you make any connections between what you read and your life to another book, movie, or TV show, or to anything else you’re familiar with?) You should include the title and author of your text, what the book, article, etc. is about, and some specifics about what you read this week.
1. Vocabulary/Spelling: Complete Wordly Wise 10A & 10B. B. Write sentences for Wordly Wise 10A or write sentences using 5 of your spelling words in a way that show you understand the meanings of the words. Circle the subject & underline the predicate.
2. Math: Complete Classifying Triangles ~ Check problems 1-4, Practice problems 9-13, 18-19 3. Language Arts: Begin Proofreading Makes Perfect: Proofread and edit the paragraphs.
4. Reading: Read for twenty minutes.
Tuesday ~ Oct. 28
1. Vocabulary/Spelling: Complete Wordly Wise 10C & 10D. B. Write sentences using 5 different spelling words in a way that show you understand the meanings of the words. Circle the subject of the sentence and underline the predicate. (Omit if you wrote the sentences for 10A.)
2. Math: Complete Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons, problems 1-3.
3. Language Arts: Continue Proofreading Makes Perfect: Combine sentences with similar predicates and the, using your best handwriting, begin rewriting the paragraphs correctly on a separate sheet of paper.
4. Social Studies: A) Read Summary: Reconstruction and complete Before You Read and After You Read. B) On a separate sheet of paper, write descriptions of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes.
Wednesday ~ Oct. 29
1. Vocabulary/Spelling: Complete Wordly Wise 10E. Follow the instructions and write complete sentence answers using each of the spelling words.
2. Math: Lesson Review: Complete Do You Know How? problems 1-6 and Do You Understand? questions A, B, & C.
3. Language Arts: Complete Proofreading Makes Perfect.
4. Social Studies: A) Read Summary: The Challenge of Freedom and complete Before You Read and After You Read. B) On a separate sheet of paper, explain whether you think Reconstruction was a success or not.
4. Reading: Read for twenty minutes.
Thursday ~ Oct. 30
1. Vocabulary/Spelling: Write 3 synonyms (a word that has the same meaning) or a phrase with the same meaning for each word (use a Thesaurus!) and then use syllabication to create 2 spelling pyramids for each word.
2. Math: Lesson Review: Complete Do You Know How? problems 7-10 and Do You Understand? questions E and G.
3. Language Arts: Complete final draft of this week’s writing assignment, if necessary.
4. Social Studies: Use your study guide and review for tomorrow’s test on Reconstruction.
5. Reading: Write a 1-2 paragraph summary describing what you’ve been reading during your home reading times and a 1-2 paragraph response to your reading. (For example: What did you think about the text you’re reading? or How did it make you feel? Can you make any connections between what you read and your life to another book, movie, or TV show, or to anything else you’re familiar with?) You should include the title and author of your text, what the book, article, etc. is about, and some specifics about what you read this week.
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