Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What happens if I don't do my homework?
- Can I do my homework in pencil?
- What is the best way for parents to contact Mrs.Gilman ?
- What can I do to excel in 5th grade?
- How do you handle behavior problems?
- Can you help me with the parts of speech? WORD SKILLS
- Can you help me with how to write a paragragh? PARAGRAPHS
What happens if I don't do my homework?
A missed assignment letter will be sent
home to your parents. Letters should be signed-by a parent- and
returned the next day.
Homework is averaged into your final grade each marking period.
Can I do my homework in pencil?
No, I want all homework done in pen.
Do your work in blue, black, or purple. No red!!!
What is the best way for parents to contact Mrs.Gilman ?
Write a short note in your child's agenda book. Make sure they
let me know .
Also, I have a basket in my room -send your note in an envelope
and inform
your child to hand it in to me. I will make every effort to
contact you ASAP.
What can I do to excel in 5th grade?
Well,Ralph Waldo Emerson and Mrs. Gilman share the same thoughts.
He said," Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of
success.
When you do a thing, do it with all your might.
Put your whole soul into it.
Stamp it with your own personality.
Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you
will
accomplish your objective.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
What more can I say...its up to you. :)
How do you handle behavior problems?
Well, Mrs. Gilman goes to your house after school to discuss this
problem
with you. It usually takes about 2-3 hours. Then we have dinner
at your
house. Your job will be to clean up the entire kitchen while I
discuss your
behavior with your parents. Finally it will be so late you will
need to get
to bed! I'm sure you will most certainly be on your best behavior
for the
rest of the year....OR I'm BACK!!!!!
Can you help me with the parts of speech? WORD SKILLS
Word Skills
Nouns name people, places and things
Verbs show actions. Strong, specific, colorful verbs make our
writing more interesting. A thesaurus can help us to replace
general, overused verbs in descriptive sentences. (examples:
Instead of ate: gobbled, devoured, nibbled. Instead of said:
whispered, roared, sighed, yelled. Instead of walked: strolled,
paced, stomped, tiptoed)
Adjectives are words used to describe. Our writing is more
interesting when we use describing words. When we are writing we
want to be sure to paint pictures with words for our readers. We
do this by adding adjectives. Example:
The cat is eating.
The black cat is eating.
The big, black cat is eating.
The big, furry, black cat is eating.
Adverbs tell when (first, before, after, during, now, then, next)
and how (quickly, softly, happily, sadly, quietly, swiftly)
something happened. Often adverbs end in -ly.
The big, furry, black cat is happily eating.
Can you help me with how to write a paragragh? PARAGRAPHS
Writing a Paragraph
Paragraphs should have a title. This is different from the topic
sentence. It is written at the top of your paragraph on it's own
line.
Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence. This is a complete
sentence that states what the paragraph will be about.
Indent the first line of your paragraph only. Continue to fill
each writing line and begin each new line at the left margin of
the paper.
Sentences should be complete with proper capitalization and
punctuation.
Describing words, adverbs and strong verbs are used to make the
writing interesting.
All sentences stay on the topic without repeating information.
At least 4-6 supporting details should be given.
Sentences begin in different ways and different types of
sentences are used.
Details are clearly stated. The reader can understand what you
are saying.
The paragraph ends with a closing (feeling) sentence.
Good spelling is used.
Neat handwriting is used.