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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Homework small medium large Thursday, December 17 CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. HURWITZ, THE NEW TEACHER OF THE YEAR AT ODC!!! Bring in gingerbread house supplies tomorrow. WORD STUDY: Everyone must have a person give him/her a "spelling test" by calling out the words for this week. You may write them all in one column, or break them into columns according to their spelling patterns. Ask the "caller" to check your words for you. Study the correct spelling of the words you missed...in preparation for tomorrow's test. Generalizations: CRAZYs & GRAMMARS: To form a plural * usually add s * if a word ends in s, x, ch, or sh--add es. TRIPLES The unaccented final syllable of /chur/can be spelled -cher or -ture. zhur/ can be spelled -sure /yur/ can be spelled -ure NACHOS & TATERS Adding the suffix -ment changes a verb to a noun * -less changes a noun to mean "without" * -ness changes an adjective to a noun ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wednesday, December 16 SS: Finalize your stamp proposal with the rubric and reflection page--if you did not turn your work in today. When totally finished, CELEBRATE!!! Give yourself a little reward of some kind! Hot chocolate, popcorn, and an extra half hour to read a book = a sweet reward! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, December 15 MATH: Complete Study Link 4.10 Decimals and Metric Units SCIENCE: Research two of the four astronomer's view of the universe. SS: No homework for those involved in tonight's musical program at ODC. For everyone else: DO WHAT IS ESSENTIAL TONIGHT for your STAMP PROPOSAL. It will be turned in tomorrow. Are you absolutely sure you have at least three researched reasons that your stamp topic is important? It is valuable enough to be issued by the USPS? You must have compelling evidence! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Monday, December 14 WORD STUDY: Complete a SAW for your sort AND write a GENERALIZATION. This will be checked in class tomorrow. STAMP PROPOSAL: THINK: Do I have three compelling reasons (facts) to convince the committee that my stamp should be published. Many of you do not. Research your stamp idea tonight. Look for facts that support the educational value of your stamp. Look for facts that support the importance of__________ (whatever you drew). If your facts do not enlighted the committee to the value of your _____________ (stamp picture), they'll reject your proposal. What makes your stamp so essential that it must be issued? Think about these things. Be honest with yourself. Look for strong support for your stamp. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, December 10 Happy Birthday--Brittney Cole--yesterday, 12/9. Yeah! MATH: None :) SCIENCE: Study for the 'Quick Quiz' on the moon phases, remember spelling will count. Also, fill in the Moon Phase calendar. Use www.moonconnect.com/moon_phases WORDMASTERS: Pink sheet of analogies. Be creative but accurate with your own examples. Try to make your own pair line up with the pair they gave you. We'll share these in class tomorrow. THE WORDMASTER CHALLENGE IS TOMORROW!!! WORD STUDY: Tests tomorrow--if time permits. With an assembly and DARE added to our normal schedule, we may run out of time. The WordMaster Challenge is the priority of the day since we must fax our scores to the company headquarters in the afternoon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wednesday, December 9 WORDMASTER: Practice Sheet--Fill in the blanks and write two sentences. Do not repeat words on the sheet. SS: Some of you need to find research based facts which support the need to issue your particular stamp. MATH: Complete Study Link 4.6 Rising Grocery Prices SCIENCE: None :) ************************************************************************** Tuesday, December 8 WORDMASTER: Analogy Practice B (1-16). Study your words for Friday's Challenge. TeacherWeb Question: Study today's homework entries. I'll ask each of you a different question to verify that you read this page. MATH: Complete #4-6 and #13-15 of the Adding/Subtracting Decimals worksheet. Show 'the work' and 'the check'. (ON LOOSE LEAF PAPER) SCIENCE: Study for the quiz on the Sun-Earth-Moon relationship. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, December 7 WORDMASTER: Enjoy the WordMaster Crossword Puzzle. Study all the words and their definitions. OUR CHALLENGE IS THIS FRIDAY!!! MATH: Complete the Add/Sub and Ordering Decimal worksheet. SCIENCE: How do the following concepts connect to the Sun-Earth-Moon relationship: revolution/rotate solstice/equinox equator/poles axis/tilt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, December 3 MATH:Complete Study Link 4.5 Addition & Subtraction of Decimals. Remember, no calculator. SCIENCE: NONE WORDMASTERS: Sheet of analogies for practice. (All fourth graders are doing Wordmasters this year.) WORD STUDY: Study the spelling of your words for tomorrow's test. Also be sure you know all the components of your generalization. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wednesday, December 2 MATH: Complete Study Link 4.4 Railroad Travel Length Try Builder Ted or Railroad Repair, you'll find them on www.Mathfrog.ca under 5th Grade. Have Fun!! SCIENCE: Answer the 'Think and Write' questions on page C75 in your black/white notebook. WORDMASTER: Write a short story. Include 6 words from the WordMaster list: use two nouns, two verbs, and two adjectives (your choice). It could be very humorous. If written by hand, it should not be longer than the front of one sheet of paper. If typed, it should only be half a page. (You may email your story to me.) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Tuesday, December 1 Have you seen a rapid, rabid rabbit recently? READING: (Mrs. Ballard's class...read your directions below.) MS.JOHNSON'S CLASS ONLY: WRITE THREE RIDDLES 1. Select three WordMaster words that are unfamiliar to you. 2. Write three clues for each word. The first clue should not give away the answer, but include very general information. The second clue should give more specific information. The third clue might be one of the definitions. We will ask these riddles in class tomorrow. MRS. BALLARD'S CLASS ONLY: DRAW and RESEARCH Follow the directions given on the handout. If you lost your stamp sheet or mess up, please draw your picture on a regular sheet of printer paper. DRAW the selected design on the sheet of “stamp paper.” a) Draw your design in pencil using a very light touch. b) Erase any changes—completely and neatly. c) Darken your pencil lines—when you are satisfied. d) Use colored pencils or crayons to color your design. f) Place your stamp inside your binder so it stays clean and neat. RESEARCH (using your social studies text or online articles) a) Read as much as you can about the picture you drew on your stamp. Get to know this product or event or feature or issue. b) Find facts and figures that relate c. Record information that explains the importance of your picture in your region. d. Be ready to explain/defend your choice of pictures for the stamp. You will “argue your case” in class tomorrow. e. Be ready to tell why your picture best represents the economics, civics, geography, or.history of your region—according to your team’s chosen point of view (theme). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, November 30 MATH: Complete the first 12 problems on the Versa-Tile sheet. Most of you completed this in class or while waiting in class to be called for the bus. SCIENCE: Read pages C66-C69 in your science text, and take 'jot notes' in your black/white notebook from pages C67-C69. READING: Mrs. Ballard's Class only: WRITE THREE RIDDLES 1. Select three WordMaster words that are unfamiliar to you. 2. Write three clues for each word. The first clue should not give away the answer, but include very general information. The second clue should give more specific information. The third clue might be one of the definitions. We will ask these riddles in class tomorrow. READING: Mrs. Johnson's Class only: DRAW and RESEARCH Follow the directions given to on the handout at 2:50 today. If you lost your stamp sheet or mess up, please draw your picture on a regular sheet of printer paper. DRAW the selected design on the sheet of “stamp paper.” a) Draw your design in pencil using a very light touch. b) Erase any changes—completely and neatly. c) Darken your pencil lines—when you are satisfied. d) Use colored pencils or crayons to color your design. f) Place your stamp inside your binder so it stays clean and neat. RESEARCH (using your social studies text or online articles) a) Read as much as you can about the picture you drew on your stamp. Get to know this product or event or feature or issue. b) Find facts and figures that relate c. Record information that explains the importance of your picture in your region. d. Be ready to explain/defend your choice of pictures for the stamp. You will “argue your case” in class tomorrow. e. Be ready to tell why your picture best represents the economics, civics, geography, or.history of your region—according to your team’s chosen point of view (theme). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, November 24 Writing: Last chance to revise and publish your tall tale--following all the directions given multiple times in class. I'll grade them Wednesday afternoon. Be sure yours is in the bin! MATH: Complete 10 problems from section E and 10 problems from section F of the worksheet. * Mrs. Ballard's homeroom students will have a sandwich buffet during * lunch. Please do not bring lunch from home, unless you are a very picky * eater or have allergies. ______________________________________________________________________ Monday, November 23 Happy Birthday, Jake! MATH: Use the list of concepts that you copied from the board as a tool to study for the Unit 3 Test, which will be tomorrow. WRITING: Complete the Tall Tale Tally for each paragraph of your tall tale. Use this information to analyze your story. Revise--with specific details, powerful verbs--crazy exaggeration, and lots of action. Follow the guidelines below exactly. Do not write more than 4 paragraphs. Do NOT ask the president to solve the issue. He can't. Do NOT write letters or post signs to solve the problem. They won't work. YOU ARE THE ACTION FIGURE WHO MAKES OR DOES SOMETHING TO SOLVE THE ISSUE. Tall Tale in 4 Paragraphs: (Guidelines) (YOU are telling the story. YOU are the hero. Write about your experiences and actions. Use "I" when telling what you did. First paragraph—Start by bridging the gap from your life as a fourth grader into the future. Include a clue about your age and location. Then explain a personal experience you had--resulting from a SE issue. You had a heart- wrenching loss or horrible encounter with it. This experience caused you to become passionate about solving the issue. Convince your readers that you are fully commited to solve that problem--don't merely tell us that you are. Use exaggeration (wild, crazy, and imaginative details) in nearly every sentence. After all, it’s a TALL TALE! Second paragraph—Write a little story that tells all about your first attempt to solve the problem. Use real life abilities and skills. Use real materials and procedures. BUT…stretch them so that they are way beyond the realm of possibility…making the whole thing very amusing and hilarious. Your attempt fails. Explain why it fails. Tell what you learned from the failure and your state your determination to try something completely different next time to solve the problem. Third paragraph—Write a little story that tells about your second--totally different--attempt. By now you might have many people who are helping you and cheering you on. Explain fully the details of how you prepared to solve the problem. Build up the suspense. Will it work? Yes! It solved the problem. Use lots of exaggeration. Make it wildly exciting and hilarious! This should be your longest paragraph. Fourth paragraph—This is your shortest paragraph. It tells how you were honored for your amazing solution. Awards…celebrations…privileges…fame… whatever you want to include. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thursday, November 19 at 4:48 Sorry for the delay!!! Happy birthday, Rhys! SCIENCE: I'm quite sure you know about the SCIENCE TEST tomorrow. Study! Study! Study! WORD STUDY: Do 3 timed sorts tonight with your words. Jot down your 3 times- -in your Word Study Folder. Get a signature from the person who timed you-- in your Word Study Folder. WRITING: Complete your tall tale tonight. Print it at home and bring it to school. If you cannot print your tall tale, email it to me at school and I will print it for you. QUESTION of the DAY: I will ask each student a different question. OPTIONAL: Not required, but highly recommended: Go to bed with a book tonight! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wednesday, November 18 WORD STUDY: Each group has a specific sheet to complete. Know those generalizations for Friday's test! Hope you noticed the new animated graphic at the top of this page. What do you like about it? WRITING: Finish your personal tall tale. Remember all the requirements and suggestions given in class today. ========================================================================= Tuesday, November 17 Happy Birthday to Nathan! BOOK ORDERS due on Friday (Arrow and Tab from various months) WRITING: Work on your personal Tall Tale at home. SCIENCE: Don't forget to make a list of questions to use as a review for the test on Friday. We'd like to know, "What is the definition of electricity?" __________________________________________________________________________ Monday, November 16 THANKS for a fabulous day today! Our TASTE OF THE STATES luncheon was a smashing success. Thanks, everyone, for your help! WRITING homework: "My Personal Storm Story" Write a paragraph that details the sad, bad, terrible, and otherwise unpleasant things that happened at your place (or your neighborhood) during the storm. Question of the day: What was your favorite part of the Taste of the States? Your first sentence should include basic information as an introduction (Nor'easter...blasted Virginia Beach and much of the East Coast...just after Veterans' Day... for days...much damage.). Then switch to information about your place. Explain--with specific words and phrases--the negative things about the storm at your house/neighborhood. Transition into your second paragraph. This group of sentences explains all the good, pleasant, beneficial, and thankful things that resulted from the storm--at your place or in your neighborhood. All sentences should flow directly into one another...telling a "story." _____________________________________________________________________________ Monday, November 9 MATH: Complete Study Link 3.6 Number Stories of Egypt. Don't forget to use the Family Letter to check your answers. SCIENCE: Finish comparing the following concepts that were listed on the back board. Tell how they are alike and how they are different. - magnetic force vs. magnetic field - series circuit vs. parallel circuit - static electricity vs. current electricity - circuit breaker vs. fuse (How are they both like/unlike a switch?) - AC vs. DC - electromagnet vs. regular magnet +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thursday, November 5 MATH: Use the statistical landmarks and look for patterns and trends overtime (from your data and calculations) to answer the questions we discussed in class. This should be 2-3 paragrahs. READING: Finish reading your biography and bring the book to class tomorrow. ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Wednesday, November 4 READING: Try to finish your biography by Friday. WRITING: Think of ideas to resolve your chosen SE issue. FUN: Play outside for at least five minutes. Be ready to tell me something creative you did in 3000 seconds. MATH:Type up the first paragraph of the 'Energy Consumption' performance task. Make sure it contains the following: - A summary of what you are asked to do for the performance task. (This information will be found in the first paragraph of the performance task paper you were given in class). - Tell the reader the state you're working on. - Explain what the 6 statistical landmarks are, and the steps you used to calculate each ============================================================================= = Monday, November 2 READ your biography! Have FUN! Research your selected "issue" from the Southest Region. Determine what facts exist to verify that an issue really exists. Question: What person did you select for your biography assignment? MATH:Use the energy data for your specific state to calculate the following statistical landmarks. Population - range, mode, mean, median, maximum and minimum. Energy usage - range, mode, mean, median, maximum and minimum. What do the statistical landmarks really tell us about the data? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, October 29 WORD STUDY: All groups will have a test tomorrow. Each group has a separate assignment to help them learn their words: The PREFIX group--picked up a sheet. The LE group--picked up a sheet. The ING group--Write 8 sentences. Use the 8 most difficult words in this week's list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Wednesday, October 28 SS: Do the sheet given to you at the end of the day called: "Lesson 3: Oil and Technology" (On the back it is called "Lesson 3:Review." For a teacher "thank you"---Sit on your front or back porch for five minutes. Take paper and pencil with you. Write a descriptive paragraph about what you see. You should include several sentences which explain the details you notice. Use expressive, creative language to make me feel like I'm "there" when I read your paragraph. Give your paragraph a title. (If you don't have a porch, you could sit on your balcony or deck. You could also look outside an open window at the scene outside.) MATH: Complete Study Link 3.5 Missing Number SCIENCE: Research any 2 scientists and his/her contribution to the science of electricity. * Benjamin Franklin * Thomas Edison * Michael Faraday * 'Your choice'- Maybe someone from your gender or ethnic group. Include: Name Place and birthdate 2 major contributions made by this person to the study of electricity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, October 27 MATH: Complete Lesson 3.4 Compare Mean and Median. You will need a calculator to complete this work. Mrs. Johnson has no homework to "turn in" tomorrow in class. However, she expects you to: 1. Give your parents the "Original Works" packet along with your art masterpiece. 2. Write this week's generalization in your Word Study Folder--if you have not already written it. 3. Sort your cards if you have your Word Study Folder at home. Sort them several times. 4. For a "thank you" treat from the teacher, find at least 8 additional words that follow your word pattern of this week. ---Words with our four prefixes ---Words with the "le" ending ---Words with "ing" ending F############################################################################ # # Monday, October 26 READING-SOCIAL STUDIES: Read the sheet given to you in class. Fill in the back--completely and intelligently. Q: What happened in rm.17 today at lunch? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, October 21 SS: Complete the sheet given to you at the end of the class about the Resources of the West (in color). Questions from the sheet we did in class today and this homework sheet will be on the WEST quiz on Monday. Know the mountains and the resources of the West. WORD STUDY: Take three timed sorts. Ask somebody to time you and jot down the times in your word study folder. Question: What did we do in class for social studies today? Back to Word Study: Ask the person to sign the times you took for the three sorts in your word study folder. You may also ask somebody to give you a "test" similar to the one we will take tomorrow. MATH: Complete the multiplication practice sheet, if you did not do so in class. 38 problems should take you no more than 10 minutes. GO FOR IT!! Another 50-Facts test tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday Word Study: Each group has a sheet to complete. Prefix Group--please select a word that is unfamiliar to you.Question: What did we read in class today? SS: Study for Monday's West Quiz. Learn everything on your Mountain Sheet. MATH: Complete math journal page 58. 50-facts test tomorrow. SCIENCE: Complete short-answer essay questions on Electrical circiuts. You may use your textbook. 8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 Tuesday, 10/20 MATH: StudyLink SS: Complete the sheet on the mountains of the West that you began in class. Then study the information for Monday's quiz on the West. If you want, type up quiz questions to ask the class tomorrow. Question of the day: What is the picture you see at the top of this page? More social studies: Learn the 11 states (and capitals) of the West Region. Do not put it off!!! ALSO: Get outside to play in this phenomenal weather. Read a few pages of a book before you fall asleep this evening. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Monday, 10/19 SCIENCE: Finish your science sheet, if you didn't complete it in class. SS: Label all 11 states of the West Region with their names and capitals. Be neat! Start all words with a capital letter. TeacherWeb Question: What did we do in class today for social studies? On the map I gave you in class this afternoon, Arizona and New Mexico are included on the bottom. Cut them off and throw them away. Our SS book says there are in the next region. You should have 9 states plus Alaska and Hawaii. Memorize all 11 states and capitals tonight, if you possibly can. ============================================================================= Thursday, 10/15--Middle of October! MATH and SCIENCE: Finish your assignments if you ran out of time in class. (Math Journal--2 pages; Science sheet--book needed) WORD STUDY: Study for tomorrow's Word Study Test. Study options: Do several sorts at home tonight. Have somebody time you each time. Have someone call out your words. You write them in columns according to the generalization you have this week. Practice writing the generalization in your own words. SS: MIDWEST QUIZ on Friday. Get ready! Know the names and locations of all 12 Midwest states. (Knowing the capitals will earn you extra credit.) Learn ALL the information found on your study sheet (the one we did in class earlier this week). Know that the Midwest has several nicknames including the "Heartland", "Middle America" and "America's Breadbasket." For map practice, you may go to the site below. Click on "Midwest US Region" and/or "Midwest US Region (no labels). Download and study. http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/usa.html QUESTION: What teacher was absent today because her daughter is getting married this weekend? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, 10/14 Phenomenal Poetry Presentations today! Thanks, 4th graders! READING: Everyone that did not recite their poem today--must be prepared to present it tomorrow. Remember to practice with great expression and gestures. SOCIAL STUDIES: Know everything on your "study sheet" completed in class on Monday for Friday's quiz on the Midwest. Know the names and locations of the 12 Midwest states. Learn the state capitals for extra credit, if you'd like. QUESTION: What can you learn for extra credit on Friday's social studies quiz? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, 10/13 SOCIAL STUDIES: Review your "study sheet" completed in class today for the Midwest Quiz on Friday. Learn the 12 states and their locations in the Midwest. For practice, you may go to the site below. Click on "Midwest US Region" and/or "Midwest US Region (no labels). Download and study. http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/usa.html READING: REHEARSE your poem. That means practice it OUTLOUD! You must do this many times for the best grade--whether you choose to say your poem from memory or read it to the class. I will grade you on your confidence, clarity, expression, eye-contact, and gestures. Practice all of these. Practice in front of a mirror. Practice in the back yard. Practice saying it to your stuffed animals lined up on the bed. Then practice saying it with your family seated as an audience in front of you. Stand. Rehearse your gestures. Plan what parts you will say louder and softer. Practice saying some parts slower and some parts faster. Learn where to put in appropriate pauses. Practice excellent eye contact. Thanks! QUESTION: What is your favorite part of the school day? MATH: Complete Study Link 2.6 Line Plot +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Monday, 10/12 MATH: Complete Study Link 2.1 and Lesson 2.1 (front and back sheet) SCIENCE: Read text pages F76-F85 and take jot notes in your black and white notebook. LA: Memorize your poem. Try to be prepared to recite on Wednesday, if at all possible. Remember, you can read your poem, but your grade will not be as high. WORD STUDY: Skip tonight's homework. You have plenty to do! TeacherWeb Question: Why did we need scissors in class today? &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Thursday, 10/8 SOCIAL STUDIES: Study for the NE Region Quiz--to be given tomorrow. Know the information found in the red bullets on pages 109, 115, & 119. Know the four largest cities and the famous sites to visit in the NE. Know the names and locations of the states. For extra credit, you may also learn the names of the capital cities of the 11 NE states. READING: Show your family the poem from Frost or Dickinson that you have selected to present in class next Wednesday. Begin to memorize the first four lines. TeacherWeb Question: What are two major crops grown in the Northeast? ============================================================ Tuesday, 10/6 MATH: Complete Study Link 2.3 Place Value in Whole Numbers. Don't forget to use the Family Letter and an ink pen to check your answers. SCIENCE: Complete 'How Does Lightning Form?' SOCIAL STUDIES: Study for the NE Region Quiz--to be given this Friday. Know the information found in the red bullets on pages 109, 115, & 119. Know the four largest cities and the famous sites to visit in the NE. Know the names and locations of the states. For extra credit, you may also learn the names of the capital cities of the 11 NE states. TeacherWeb Question: What "special class" does your homeroom attend each Wednesday--from about 2:00 to 2:45? Posted at 6:07. Sorry this is soooo late! ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Monday, 10/5 SOCIAL STUDIES: NE Region Map 1. Neatly print the name of each state inside its borders. Don't forget Delaware and Maryland. 2. Outline each state with a dark colored pencil, pen, or skinny marker. 3. Cut the states apart and place them in a baggie or envelope. 5. Now put the 11 states back together again to form the NE Region. 6. Learn the name and location of each state. On Friday's NE Quiz, you need to know the name and location of each state. Bonus points will be given if you also know the capital of each NE state. TeacherWeb question: What is the new picture at the top of the page? Tuesday, 9/29 Math: Continue to study for the Unit 1 Test. Remember, it is tomorrow. LA: Write the first draft of your third chapter for your autobiography. ()()()()()())()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Monday, 9/24 LA: Write three sentences. Each sentence should explain a topic that you would like to write a chapter about in your personal biography. These topics would be from your life between ages 5-10. Examples: I would like to write about soccer because I've played on teams for 4 years. I'd like to write about my favorite birthday celebration. I'm interested in writing about my experiences in second grade. I'd really like to write about my very special pet. I want to write about my collection of unusual rocks. Remind your parents that you need to be ODC on Thursday at 6:45 AM--with a lunch, snacks, and drinks for the long day in Richmond. TeacherWeb question: What is the new picture at the top of the Homework page? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, 9/24 SS: QUIZ tomorrow on our federal government. Review and study the handouts. Everything marked in red will definitely be on the quiz. Things marked in blue "might" be on the quiz. Wednesday's TeacherWeb winners in Johnson's class: Tianah, Briana, Mara,and Gracie They will receive their sweet "thank you" on Friday. Unfortunately, there were two correct answers submitted without names. Thursday's TeacherWeb Question: What does Ms. J give the TeacherWeb winners? __________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, 9/23 SS: Review and study the handouts for Friday's quiz. Everything marked in red will definitely be on the quiz. Things marked in blue "might" be on the quiz. MATH: You have two sheets to complete. SCIENCE: You know what to do. TeacherWeb Question: What kind of weather surprised us today just after school was out? ___________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, 9-22 SCIENCE: Complete the 'Cause and Effects' sheet given to you in class today SS: Review and study the handouts for Friday's quiz. Everything marked in red will definitely be on the quiz. Things marked in blue "might" be on the quiz. Math: Complete the sheet given to you in class today; Front & back - with a ruler or straightedge. TeacherWeb QUESTION: Can you describe the boy at the top of the page? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, 9/21 MATH: StudyLink 1.4 Please use a ruler or straight edge. LA: Several students need to ask parents for more specific details in order to finish writing chapters one and two--as required. Most students gave me their drafts for me to look over tonight. Others are now overdue. Please ask if you can help your child with any information. Thanks! Tomorrow morning at 8:40 students will take the Reading Comprehension section of the Stanford Achievement Test. ======================================================================== Thursday, 9/16 TAB AND ARROW orders are due tomorrow. Give your Thursday Packet to your parents, get it signed, and return it tomorrow. All papers stay at home (in a special box, if you'd like.) Return permission form to be in choir chimes or mentor--with a parent signature. Return blue permission slips to go on our field trip to Richmond--along with $26.00--as soon as possible. LA HOMEWORK: Write the DRAFT of chapter two. (It will help you revise later if you skip lines tonight.) Your chapter must focus on one big idea such as an adventurous trip, a major problem, mischief, or preschool life. This happened between the ages of one and five. If you write about a TRIP, do not tell the details from beginning to end. Instead choose 2-3 little anecdotes to describe in your chapter. (Each would become a paragraph.) If you write about a PROBLEM, it should be big enough that you could write about the beginning, middle, and end. (e.g. Climbing up in a tree and falling 10 ft. to the ground, the painful visit to the emergency room, and wearing a cast for 6 weeks. Each would become a paragraph.) If you write about MISCHIEF, you must choose 2-3 examples that you can describe with humorous details. (Each would become a paragraph.) If you write about PRESCHOOL, you must tell 2-3 little anecdotes that allow the reader to "see" you as a little kid. (Each would become a paragraph.) QUESTION of the DAY: I gave an example how to write about a problem in today's TeacherWeb. What example did I give? ___________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, 9/15 All ARROW and TAB book orders are due this Friday. LA: Be sure you have a page full of DETAILS on your "green sheet" to guarantee that chapter two will be easy and enjoyable to write. SS: QUIZ on Thursday. Study the last paragraph on page 1 and the first paragraph on page 2 in your "Virginia's House of Delegates Activity Book." All quiz questions will come from these two paragraphs. THANK YOU for a phenomenal day! Question of the day: What two words are written in all capital letters in the first sentence above? =========================================================================== Tuesday, Sept. 14 HOORAY! TeacherWeb is up and running again! **Send in $6.00 for a "recorder"--a musical instrument used for instruction by Mrs. Myers, our music teacher. SOCIAL STUDIES: Review the two paragraphs you marked today in the "Virginia's House of Delegates" booklet. There will be a quiz on those two paragraphs on Thursday. WRITING: Show your family the green sheet regarding chapter two of your autobiography. Talk about possibilities. Choose your topic. Begin to jot down prewriting info on the green sheet. MATH: Finish the sheet you started in class. Question of the day: WHAT did you see and hear at the assembly today? Shhhh...Don't tell anyone! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, September 9th! Yesterday we had 100% homework in both classes. Hooray!!!!!!! LA HOMEWORK: Simile and Metaphor Worksheet (If you lost yours, send me an email before 8:00 and I'll send it to you as an attachment.) Some of you still have a few papers to bring in for the school office (beginning of the year stuff). Please try to send them in tomorrow. Mrs. Myers, our music teacher, requests that you send in $6.00 for a recorder. Students play them frequently in her class. Make your check out to ODC and send it to Mrs. Johnson. I'll take care of it for you. Question of the day: What kind of fig language is found in the next sentence? My cell is my companion. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, September 8th First Day of Fourth Grade--Yeah! The weather was crazy, but we still had a great time! LA: Write a four line verse about yourself following the -aabb- pattern. Carefully read the directions on the handout given in class. Be sure to copy it neatly or type it. You are welcome to illustrate your verse. Consider the "options" found on the back of the handout--encouraging you to write additional verses and/or a chorus. I'd love to hear some of you sing your parodies in class tomorrow! The following site depicts "favorite things" as Julie Andrews sings the words to the original song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw2VX5wQYQg If you can't find your direction sheet, please email me (Elaine.Johnson2@vbschools.com) and I'll send you a copy of it. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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