Test Updates

I have decided to move the social studies test vocabulary test to later in the week.
Both Howell and Phillips will take it on November 30, this Friday.

November 16

I hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

When we get back from the break.......

Writing and Grammar - We will finish up with parts of speech (adjectives, nouns, adverbs, verbs, and pronouns) and we will move on to prepositions.

Writing - We will work on informational writings, along with some holiday writings.

Word Study:

Root: per- Definition: through, thorough(ly)

permeate, percolate, perforate, persist, perfect, permanent, perspective, perfume, perspiration, permit

Fry Words: yellow, famous, father, figure, fingers

 

Social Studies - Continue with Colonization.  We have already covered Jamestown and Plymouth. We have moved into comparing and contrasting the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.  Please see the study guides found by clicking on the 'study guide' link on the left side of this web page. 

 

In social studies, my class will have a Colonies vocabulary quiz the Tuesday we come back from the break, and Mrs. Howell's class will have one the Wed. after the break.  All students have a list of the vocabulary in their journals, but this can also be found by clicking on the study guide link.

 

Science- (with Howell)  Earth, Sun, and Moon

 

Math - (Phillips' math class) - pick back up with our fraction unit.  We will be ready to test on the first fractions test on Thursday after we return from the Thanksgiving break.  Students will receive a study guide.  We will then move on to part 2 of our fraction unit. 

 

 

November 2

Red Ribbon week has been a lot of fun.  I enjoyed seeing everything from the crazy socks to the backwards shirts.  :-)

Reading Skill: Cause and Effect Relationships
Writing: Parts of Speech
Math: Fractions- greatest common factor, least common multiple
Greek and Latin Roots: trans-= “across, change” (transplant, transfusion, transpose, transfer, transport, transform, transmit, transfer, transgression, transit)
Social Studies: Colonies
Science:  Solar System-  earth, moon, sun. Please see the link for Miss Howell's class for more detailed information.

STUDY GUIDES FOR SOCIAL STUDIES-  I have added study guides to the  study guide section of this class blog.  Although we have just started this unit, it is never too early to start having discussions about the topics.  Please utilize this resource, as many teachers do not give out study guides this early.  Take advantage of this!!  Thank you. 

There are several fliers coming home in Friday folders.  Please look through them to see if you would like to fill any out and return to school. 

You are also getting artwork that your child designed.  There is information about ordering the artwork.  Please return this as soon as possible, and I will pass it along to the art teacher.