Monday, November 26, 2012

Classwork/Homework


Please attend M/W/F morning resource if you need writing assistance or if you have incomplete work to finish.


There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, November 30 as it is the end of the first trimester and a grading day for teachers. No morning resource will be provided.

Reading/Writing

This week we are concentrating on parts of speech, learning how to make correct inferences in literature, and sharing our "Thanksgiving Guest" papers.

The Multicultural Book Project has intermediate dues dates listed on a blue form that was distributed when the project was assigned. Each student was to have read 1/3 of his or her book by November 21, and 2/3 by the end of this week. Books must be completely read by December 7. The final project, with all written components, is due December 17.


"Thanksgiving Guest" paper - now past due
(must include sensory words, compound sentences and "magic three")


The end of the term is fast approaching (Nov 29), so students need turn in any late or revised work ASAP.


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Classwork/Homework


Please attend M/W/F morning resource if you need writing assistance or if you have incomplete work to finish.

Reading/Writing

"Thanksgiving Guest" paper - due November 21
(must include sensory words, compound sentences and " magic three")


The Multicultural Book Project has intermediate dues dates.
Books must be read by December 7.
The f
inal project, with all components, is due December 17.

Compound Sentence Practice - November 19

The end of the term is fast approaching (Nov 29), so students need turn in any late or revised work ASAP.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Classwork/Homework


Please attend M/W/F morning resource if you need writing assistance or if you have incomplete work to finish.

Reading/Writing

This week:
Freedom paragraph due Nov. 14
 
"Thanksgiving Guest" paper due Nov 20
 
Multicultural Book Project has intermediate dues dates. The final project, with all components, is due Dec 17.
This week:

Bookmark (left side) due Nov 15
Parent signature due Nov 16.

Compound Sentences
 
Choice book reports are now more than two weeks past due.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Classwork/Homework


Please attend M/W/F morning resource if you need writing assistance or if you have incomplete work to finish.

Reading/Writing

This week:
  • View "Monkey's Paw" video in class
  • Complete homework writing assignment - Monkey's Paw" warning 
  • Revise MP paragraph and visit book fair in school library
  • Work on powerful persuasive paragraphs and strong sentence writing
  • Watch Field of Honor video
  • Write about the concept of "freedom"
Book reports are now two weeks past due.