Although this is a shortened school week, it is extremely busy! MAPS testing begins today and will continue throughout next week. Boys, we hope to see you Tuesday night for Reading Night. Girls, your Reading night will be next Tuesday. On Thursday, we will be traveling to Denver to visit the Capitol to coincide with our social studies unit on government. Thank you to all parents who volunteered to chaperone. Any parents who would like to drive themselves and meet us at the capitol are welcome to do so, just be sure to make your child’s teacher aware so we can look for you. Don’t forget to bring a disposable sack lunch and dress appropriately for the weather. Finally, there will be no school for students on Friday. Enjoy your long weekend!
Below you will find your homework for the week. You should expect to spend 50 minutes each school night on homework. Everything is due on Thursday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J
Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the stories we are currently learning in language arts/writing. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.
Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling test will be on Thursday. This week we will focus frequently misspelled words. Be sure you know how to spell these words correctly in your writing too. Here are your 20 words:
1. very 6. its 11. impossible 16. hopeless
2. with 7. It’s 12. unhappiness 17. question
3. I’m 8. through 13. vacation 18. hidden
4. let’s 9. threw 14. prettier 19. winner
5. that’s 10. thought 15. independent 20. another
Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! You should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes each night.
Writing: To practice figurative language, complete worksheet page 80 on onomatopoeia and page 83 on alliteration. This is due Thursday and is for a grade.
Science: In class, we will continue our FOSS units of study in physical, earth, or life sciences. For homework, complete worksheet pages 18-19 on animal migration and adaptations. This is due Thursday and is for a grade.
Social Studies: In class, we will discuss what it means to be a citizen of the United States of America and prepare for our field trip to the Capitol on Thursday. Complete worksheet pages 18-19 to learn about state government. This is due on Thursday and will be for a grade.
Math: We will continue to practice multi-digit multiplication using the traditional method. Students should no longer use the lattice method. Automaticity of basic multiplication facts is essential for success so continue to study every night! We will also learn about prime and composite numbers in unit 2. Math homework will be sent home each night to practice concepts learned in class.
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