Homework...don't leave home without it.
Monday, April 1:
1. READ your HIGH LEVEL INFORMATIONAL book for 30 "uninterrupted" minutes each day.
2. Complete MATH packet.
3. Complete Lesson 25 Spelling if unable to finish in class.
4. Writing Poems Using Repetition: Think of 2 or 3 verses with a powerful message! Use these repeating verses to write an original poem using repetition. Poem must have at least 4 stanzas. See Maya Angelou's examples in your Poetry folder.
Tuesday, April 2:
1. READ your HIGH LEVEL INFORMATIONAL book for 30 "uninterrupted" minutes each day.
2. Complete MATH packet.
3. ELA Common Core pages 166-168; 174-176; 182-184.
Wednesday, April 3:
1. READ your HIGH LEVEL INFORMATIONAL book for 30 "uninterrupted" minutes each day.
2. MATH Common Core pages 260.
3. ELA Common Core pages 237-244.
4. Review Unit 11 Vocabulary. Test on Friday, April 5.
5. Remi & Jayden! Finish ELA Test Booklet pages 23-27.
Thursday, April 4:
1. READ your HIGH LEVEL INFORMATIONAL book for 30 "uninterrupted" minutes each day.
2. Complete MATH packet. Answer Short Response questions thoroughly!
3. Read BOSTON MASSACRE passage and answer the questions. Do F.U.N. (Find, Underline & Number the detail that supports your answer.
4. Unit 11 Vocabulary TEST tomorrow! Study, Study, Study!
Friday, April 5:
1. READ your HIGH LEVEL INFORMATIONAL book for 30 "uninterrupted" minutes each day.
2. Complete MATH packet.
3. Complete ELA packet.
4. A to Z GAME continues on Monday! Category: Math Words, M-Z
Monday, April 8:
1. READ for 30 uninterrupted minutes. Remi, bring your Reading Log to class.
2. COLLABORATIVE WRITING PROJECT: Jot down some ideas in your WNB for the Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
3. MATH PRACTICE 16.4. Show your work in your MNB.
4. SPELLING Lesson 26 pages 150-153.
Tuesday, April 9:
Parent Signature on NYS Assessment letter from Mr. H.
1. READ for 30 uninterrupted minutes. NYS ELA Assessment is next week! April 16, 17 & 18!
2. MATH PRACTICE 15.6 & 18.7. Show your work in your MNB.
3. SPELLING Lesson 26 pages 154-155 including WRITE TO THE POINT.
Wednesday, April 10:
Parent Signature on NYS Assessment letter from Mr. H.
1. READ for 30 uninterrupted minutes. NYS ELA Assessment is next week! April 16, 17 & 18!
2. MATH PRACTICE 14.5 & 17.6. Show your work in your MNB.
3. VOCABULARY WORKSHOP pages 126-129.
4. ELA COMMON CORE pages 109-113.
Thursday, April 11:
1. LOG this for READING tonight! ELA COMMON CORE 218-220; 224-228
2. MATH PRACTICE 19.8 & 20.4
Friday, April 12:
1. LOG this for READING this weekend! Complete ELA Ready Test Book pages 65-72. Practice Reading Fluently, "President Obama Speaks to Students, pages 41-42.
2. Parent Signature on your ELA Ready Practice Test Answer Form.
3. BRING SEVERAL SHARPENED #2 PENCILS TO CLASS!
Monday, April 15:
2013 ELA Assessment Day One Tomorrow. Sleep early! Have a good breakfast! Come to school on time! Bring #2 well-sharpened pencils.
1. Read over and over the READING STRATEGIES for Answering Multiple Choice questions.
a. Determine the genre of the passage. Is it fiction, a first person narrative, a third person narrative, a biography, a play, a poem, or an informational text?
b. Determine how the text is organized. Is it Cause & Effect, Compare & Contrast, Chronological, or Problem-Solution?
c. Do F.U.N.- Find, Underline & Number the detail that answers the question.
d. Eliminate obviously wrong answers that have nothing to do with the question and the passage.
2. BRING SEVERAL SHARPENED #2 PENCILS TO CLASS!
Tuesday, April 16:
2013 ELA Assessment Day Two Tomorrow, Short & Extended Response Questions. Sleep early! Have a good breakfast! Come to school on time! Bring #2 well-sharpened pencils.
1. Copy and read over Writing Strategies for Answering Short Response questions.
a. Read the question. Underline key words.
b. Restate the question as your main idea (first) sentence.
c. Find first detail in the passage that supports the main idea. Underline it and write it as your second sentence. Begin with "First."
d. Find second detail in the passage that supports the main idea. Underline it and write it as your third sentence. Begin with "Second."
e. Find more details to support the main idea.
2. Copy and read over Writing Strategies for Answering Extended Response Questions
a. Read the question. Underline key words.
b. Restate the question in your Introduction or First Paragraph.
c. Restate the first question as your main idea in the Second Paragraph. Find two or more details in the passage that support the first question. Underline and add after the main idea. Use transition words - First, Next, Also, Then, Furthermore, In Addition, Last, or Finally.
d. Restate the second question as your main idea in the Third Paragraph. Find two or more details in the passage that support the second question. Underline and add after the main idea. Use transition words - First, Next, Also, Then, Furthermore, In Addition, Last, or Finally.
e. Restate the two main ideas in the Conclusion or Fourth Paragraph.
Thursday, April 18:
Congratulations! 2013 ELA Assessment OVER!
Math Assessment next week, April 24 to 26, Wed to Fri.
Complete Math Ready (Purple) Test Booklet pages 68-79. That's it!
Friday, April 19:
Math Assessment next week, April 24 to 26, Wed to Fri.
Complete Math Practice Test packet. That's it! Do your best!
Monday, April 22:
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log.
2. Lesson 28 Spelling: Complete pages not finished in class.
3. Complete Math Common Core pages 334-339.
Tuesday, April 23:
2013 MATH Assessment Day One Tomorrow. Sleep early! Have a good breakfast! Come to school on time! Bring #2 well-sharpened pencils.
1. Read over and over the MATH STRATEGIES for Answering Multiple Choice questions.
a. Read the problem carefully. Circle key words and numbers. Figure out what the problem is asking.
b. Show your work.
c. Check your work with a different method. Add to check subtraction. Multiply to check division.
d. Eliminate obviously wrong answers.
e. Estimate, if you can!
f. Models to Use: Bar Model or Tape Diagram, Open Array, Break Apart, Partial Products, Partial Quotients, Standard Algorithm, T-Chart, Clock Model, Money Model, Number Line
Tuesday, April 23:
2013 MATH Assessment Day Two Tomorrow. Sleep early! Have a good breakfast! Come to school on time! Bring #2 well-sharpened pencils.
1. Read over and over the MATH STRATEGIES for Answering Multiple Choice questions.
a. Read the problem carefully. Circle key words and numbers. Figure out what the problem is asking.
b. Show your work.
c. Check your work with a different method. Add to check subtraction. Multiply to check division.
d. Eliminate obviously wrong answers.
e. Estimate, if you can!
f. Models to Use: Bar Model or Tape Diagram, Open Array, Break Apart, Partial Products, Partial Quotients, Standard Algorithm, T-Chart, Clock Model, Money Model, Number Line
Tuesday, April 23:
2013 MATH Assessment Day Three Tomorrow. Sleep early! Have a good breakfast! Come to school on time! Bring #2 well-sharpened pencils.
1. Read over and over the MATH STRATEGIES for Answering Short & Extended Response questions.
a. Read the problem carefully. Circle key words and numbers. Figure out what the problem is asking.
b. Show your work. Check your work with a different method. Add to check subtraction. Multiply to check division.
c. Explain your work by restating the question first, then describe your steps using transition words First, Next, After, Then, Last, or Finally.
d. Models to Use to Show Work: Bar Model or Tape Diagram, Open Array, Break Apart, Partial Products, Partial Quotients, Standard Algorithm, T-Chart, Clock Model, Money Model, Number Line
Tuesday, April 30:
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log.
2. Complete Vocabulary Unit 13 Study Guide: Joline, Jayden, Kyle, Chris-Ryan, Ramon, and Gabriel
3. Math PRACTICE Spiral Review SR11 to SR15.
4. Complete Lesson 29 WRITE TO POINT on page 172.
Wednesday, May 1:
HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEPHANIE!
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log.
2. Math PRACTICE pages SR16 to SR17.
3. Complete VOCABULARY pages 134-137.
Thursday, May 2:
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log.
2. Math PRACTICE pages SR21 to SR 23.
3. Complete VOCABULARY pages 138-139.
4. Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Friday, May 3:
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log. Practice Reading Fluently! READ ALOUD (with speed & accuracy) "The Magical World of Isaac", Storyworks.
2. Math PRACTICE pages SR24 to SR25.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Monday, May 6:
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log. Practice READING FLUENTLY! READ ALOUD (with speed & accuracy) to an adult! Sounds of Hope, pages 4-5, Scholastic News. Record on index card minutes read and number of incorrect words read.
2. Math PRACTICE pages SR26 to SR27. Show your work.
3. Complete SPELLING Lesson 31 pages 178-181.
4. Unit 13 VOCABULARY TEST on Friday. STUDY!
5. Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Tuesday, May 7:
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log. Practice reading aloud a passage fluently everyday! Record Start Time, End Time & Number of Words Incorrect. Tonight's read aloud is LIGHTS OUT IN FRANCE from Scholastic News.
2. Math PRACTICE SR 28 to SR 29.
3. SPELLING Lesson 31 pages 182-183 & Write to the Point.
4. STUDY! Unit 13 Vocabulary Test on Friday.
5. JDRF Diabetes Walk Envelope due on or before Friday, May 17. WEAR BLUE on May 17!
6. OLD BETHPAGE Field Trip signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Wednesday, May 8:
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log. Read aloud to an adult, IT'S ABOUT TIME, Storyworks p11 only. Complete Reading Fluency Log.
2. Math PRACTICE SR 30-SR31.
3. OVERDUE: SPELLING Lesson 31 pages & Write to the Point.
4. STUDY! Unit 13 Vocabulary Test on Friday.
5. JDRF Diabetes Walk Envelope due on or before Friday, May 17. WEAR BLUE on May 17!
6. OLD BETHPAGE Field Trip signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Thursday, May 9:
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log. Read aloud to an adult, IT'S ABOUT TIME, Storyworks p12 only. Complete Reading Fluency Log.
2. Math PRACTICE SR 32-SR33.
3. SPELLING Lesson 31 Test tomorrow.
4. STUDY! Unit 13 Vocabulary Test on Friday.
5. JDRF Diabetes Walk Envelope due on or before Friday, May 17. WEAR BLUE on May 17!
6. OLD BETHPAGE Field Trip signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Friday, May 10:
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, Tristen and to Mrs. Bradley's Mom, today!
1. READ tonight! Complete Reading Log. Read aloud to an adult, IT'S ABOUT TIME, Storyworks p13 only. Complete Reading Fluency Log. Read Mrs. Bradley's message below to your mom.
2. JDRF Diabetes Walk Envelope due on or before Friday, May 17. WEAR BLUE on May 17!
3. OLD BETHPAGE Field Trip signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO THE GREATEST WOMEN IN THE WORLD!
THAT'S YOU, OUR BELOVED MOTHERS!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO UNCONDITIONALLY, UNSELFISHLY, AND GENEROUSLY!
WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL TO YOU!
May all the love and joy you give return to you a thousandfold!
Monday, May 13:
NWEA ELA tomorrow @ 9AM. Arrive on time!
1. READ IRB tonight! Complete Reading Log. READ ALOUD (with speed & accuracy) to an adult! IT'S ABOUT TIME, page 14, Storyworks. Complete Fluency Log.
2. Math PRACTICE pages SR34 to SR35. Show your work.
3. Complete SPELLING Lesson 32 pages 184-187.
4. Parent Signature on Grade 4 Science Assessment letter.
5. DIABETES WALK on Friday, May 17. Bring JDRF envelope.
6. Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Tuesday, May 14:
1. READ IRB tonight! Complete Reading Log. READ ALOUD (with speed & accuracy) to an adult! CRISIS IN SYRIA, pages 4-5, Scholastic News. Complete Fluency Log.
2. Math PRACTICE page 76. Show your work in your Math NB.
3. Complete SPELLING Lesson 32 pages 188-189.
4. Parent Signature on Grade 4 Science Assessment letter.
5. DIABETES WALK on Friday, May 17. Bring JDRF envelope.
6. Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Wednesday, May 15:
1. READ IRB tonight! Complete Reading Log. READ ALOUD (with speed & accuracy) to an adult! PLUTO'S MOONS, page 3, Scholastic News. Complete Fluency Log.
2. Math PRACTICE 13.5. Show your work in your Math NB.
3. Complete VOCABULARY 146-147.
4. Parent Signature on Grade 4 Science Assessment letter.
5. DIABETES WALK on Friday, May 17. Bring JDRF envelope.
6. Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Thursday, May 16:
HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GABRIEL!
WEAR BLUE TOMORROW FOR DIABETES WALK! Bring donation envelope!
1. READ IRB tonight! Complete Reading Log. READ ALOUD (with speed & accuracy) to an adult! THE RETURN OF THE KING, page 3, Scholastic News. Complete Fluency Log.
2. Math PRACTICE 10.4. Show your work in your Math NB.
3. Complete VOCABULARY 148-149.
4. Upcoming Assessments: DIBELS tomorrow! NWEA MATH on Wed, May 22; Science PERFORMANCE Test on Thu, May 23; Science WRITTEN Test on Mon, June 3.
5. Sergio, Gabriel, Christopher, Jayden, Daniel, Michelle, Remi, Stephanie, Aaliyah & Tristen: Please submit Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Friday, May 17:
1. READ IRB tonight! Complete Reading Log.
2. Math PRACTICE 8.1 & 8.2. Show your work in your Math NB.
3. Upcoming Assessments: NWEA MATH on Wed, May 22; Science PERFORMANCE Test on Thu, May 23; Science WRITTEN Test on Mon, June 3.
4. Gabriel, Christopher, Jayden, Daniel, Remi, Stephanie, Aaliyah & Tristen: Please submit Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Monday, May 20:
NWEA MATH tomorrow!
1. READ IRB tonight! Complete Reading Log.
2. Math PROBLEM SOLVING handout. Show your work.
3. Complete SPELLING Lesson 33 pages 190-193.
4. STUDY online games! Unit 14 Vocabulary Test on Friday.
5. Gabriel, Christopher, Jayden, Remi, Aaliyah & Tristen: Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 CASH for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Tuesday, May 21:
NYS Science PERFORMANCE TEST tomorrow.
NWEA MATH tomorrow @ 1:15 p.m.
1. READ IRB tonight! Complete Reading Log.
2. Math PROBLEM SOLVING handout. Show your work.
3. Complete SPELLING Lesson 33 pages 194-195.
4. STUDY online games! Unit 14 Vocabulary Test on Friday.
5. Gabriel, Christopher, Jayden, Remi, Aaliyah & Tristen: Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 CASH for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!
Wednesday, May 22:
1. READ IRB tonight! Complete Reading Log.
2. Math PROBLEM SOLVING handout. Show your work.
3. STUDY online games! Unit 14 Vocabulary Test on Friday.
4. Gabriel, Christopher, Jayden, Remi, Aaliyah & Tristen: Old Bethpage signed permission slip + $11.00 cheque due Friday, May 24th. Parent chaperone, please add $5.00 CASH for your admission fee.
Dear Parents: Please understand that due to limited bus space, we will not be able to accommodate all chaperones on the bus. You may drive or carpool with each other to Old Bethpage and meet us there. THANK YOU!