Wednesday, October 12

If time permits, we will take an open book test on "Volcano." Just a reminder that progress reports will be sent home Thursday with test papers.

Now Playing: Week of October 10-14
Monday

1. Review new spelling unit (words 1-10)Vocab Workshop pages 51-52
2. Write all 10 words 5 times each and create a sentence with each for Tuesday.
3. Review new vocab for "Volcano" page 564.
4. Complete vocab worksheet

Tuesday

1. Check spelling homework.
2. Complete exercises in Vocab Workshop pages 54-56.
3. Begin reading story on page 565.
4. Study for spelling test on Wednesday.

Wednesday

1. Review spelling words
2. Complete spelling test
3. Watch a video about the newspaper

Thursday and Friday

All classes will report to the library. We will be studying about newspapers, journals, and periodicals. Please encourage your child to read and become familiar with the newspaper. We will be completing several activities using the newspaper in both language arts and English this six weeks.

Now Playing: Tests for the week of October 3-7
Periods 1, 5, 7

Thursday: Spelling and Vocab for "A Backwoods Boy"
Friday: comprehension test for story

Periods 2, 3, 6

Wednesday: Vocab for "A Backwoods Boy"
Thursday: Spelling and comprehension test for story
Friday: computer lab (autobiographies due!)

Week of October 3-7
ADVANCED CLASSES: AUTOBIOGRAPHIES ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, OCT.7!!!!

Monday

1. Review/discuss new spelling unit (words 11-20) Vocab. Workshop pages 36-37
2. Complete/check new vocab for “Backwoods Boy” page 285
3. Begin Using Information Resources Activity
4. HW: Write spelling words 11-15 5 times each and create a sentence using each.

Tuesday

1. Check spelling homework
2. Review words 16-20 for homework
3. Complete vocab worksheet
4. Begin reading new story page 285
5. HW: Write spelling words 16-20 5 times each and create a sentence using each.

Wednesday

1. Check/review all spelling homework
2. Complete Vocab Workshop exercises pages 38-41
3. Complete questions on page 295
4. Review for spelling test

Thursday

1. Review spelling, play game
2. Complete spelling test
3. Complete quick check worksheet
4. Study for “Backwoods Boy” test
***ADVANCED CLASSES: AUTOBIOGRAPHIES DUE TOMORROW!!***

Friday

1. Review for test
2. Complete Using Information Resources Activity

Advanced Classes:

Autobiography questions due Wednesday! Your final copy is due next Friday, October 7. We will be working in the computer lab if you would like to type yours at school. Remember to decorate your title page!!

Now Playing: Week of September 26-30
Monday:
1. Begin new spelling/vocab unit page 35. Write words 1-5 5 times each and create a sentence with each.
2. Begin new story “Little by Little” on page 17
3. Copy new vocab words from story into notebook
4. Complete vocab worksheet
5. Discuss autobiographies

Tuesday:
1. Review spelling homework. Write words 6-10 5 times each and create a sentence with each.
2. Review vocab worksheet.
3. Begin reading story on page 17.
4. Begin answering questions on autobiographies (may need parental help!)
5. Play a spelling review game

Wednesday:
1. Review all spelling words and homework.
2. Review story/finish if necessary
3. Complete questions on page 27
4. Answer quick check questions on worksheet
5. Study for spelling test 5

Thursday:
1. Review for spelling test
2. Complete spelling test
3. Complete workbook pages 3-4
4. Study for test on “Little by Little”
5. Turn in autobiography questions

Friday:
1. Review for test
2. Complete test
3. Complete activity