Week of November 23, 2009
In Class:
Ancient Mesopotamia-What is a civilization?
Artifacts that explain the past
Homework
Read 30 minutes on Monday night.
Find time to read over the holiday.
Week of November 16, 2009
In Class:
Monday is Walk Through the Ancients all day- no homework
Tuesday-Ancient Mesopotamia
Wednesday-Reading and Talent Show
Thursday/Friday-ancient Mesopotamia/expository writing/literature groups
Homework for the remainder of the week:
-Complete book cards for the trimester by Friday.
-Complete book logs by Friday.
-3 pages of notes for research for Walk Through the Ancients-due Thursday
-Lit group worksheet due
Blue-discussion group-Thursday
Purple-discussion group-Friday
-Final draft of expository essay -due Friday
Week of November 9, 2009
Next Monday, November 16 is Walk Through the Ancients.
Parents, This is not a formal presentation, but if you would like to attend the program please let me know. Space is limited. Your child is bringing home an information sheet today.
In Class:
Walk Through the Ancients-Planning and rehearsing presentations
Book Groups-Blue-discussion groups on Tuesday-Worksheet due
-Purple-discussion groups on Friday-Worksheet due
Writing-Revising expository pieces with strong thesis and expert opinion
Homework:
Give parents invitation to history presentation-Monday
Work on your costume this week. Due Monday, Nov. 16
Memorize your character and word cards. Due Friday
Find one article to support your expository essay. Due Thursday
Read lit group book or independent reading book. Daily
Week of November 2, 2009
History tests need to be shown to your parents, signed and returned.
You may make-up portions of the test that you failed on Friday at lunch.
See me if you have questions.
In Class:
Walk Through the Ancients-Research
Book Groups
Writing-Revising expository and creative pieces
Homework
Read daily-30 minutes a night
Remember to read your literature group book.
Weekly Writing
This week you do not have to generate any new writing.
You should be developing and revising your expository and creative writing piece.
Email computer documents to school or put them on a pin drive, so you have access to them.