WEEK OF MAY 20 Thursday, May 23 Religion-Mass Spelling-Spelling Test 34 Music Science-Assessment on Chemistry Reading-Complete My Father's Dragon journal
Wednesday, May 22 Religion-The Church heals us in Jesus' name p. 221-222 Math-Multipy by 9 and 10; Do #3-18 p. 213 Reading-Summarize Chapters 7,8,9 and 10 in My Father's Dragon in journal; draw pictures Social Studies-Present probe books
Tuesday, May 21 Religion-Write a prayer for the sick Math-Multiply by 9 Reading-Summarize Chapters 5 and 6 of My Father's Dragon in journal; draw picture Science-Complete any unfinished work + Study guide Language-Comparative and Superlative Adjectives pages for interactive notebook
Monday, May 20 Religion-Jesus cared for and healed the sick p.219-220 Math-Multiply by 9; Do p. 51-52 in On Core Math Spelling-Copy Unit 34 words and sentences into composition book Reading-Summarize Chapters 3 and 4 of My Father's Dragon in journal; draw picture Science-Study Guide Social Studies-Present probe books
Unit 34 Spelling-words with suffix -ly This week all students will have the same list of 20 words. This coincides with our look at adverbs in language. Test schedule is the same. slowly mainly badly hourly suddenly lately partly closely really lastly plainly loudly shortly monthly softly Dictation Sentences 1. The sun was shining brightly this morning. 2. The frog jumped easily over the dirt. 3. The ice was greatly needed on that hot day. 4. The little girl in the tub sang happily. 5. Our class met secretly in the park.
WEEK OF MAY 13 Wednesday, May 15 Religion-Unit Test p. 234 Complete any unfinished assignments Math-8's Quiz; Understand and measure area: p. 173-176 On Core Math Reading-Read Chapter 1 of My Father's Dragon; Summarize and draw a picture in journal Complete any unfinished assignments
Tuesday, May 14 Religion-Project Disciple p. 216-217; Chapter Test p. 218 Math-Time: Time to the minute, AM, PM, Elapsed time: Use whiteboards to practice with time Language-Interactive notebook: Adjectives Library Reading-Complete any unfinished assignments Science-Complete any unfinished assignments
Monday, May 13 Religion-The Church celebrates the Sacrament of Penance p. 214-215; Compare and Contrast penance as a community and as an individual Math-Tell time, AM, PM, Elapsed Time; Write vocabulary and examples in journal Spelling-Copy Unit 33 words and sentences into composition book Handwriting-Complete any unfinished handwriting assignments Art-Define a collage for an upcoming project
*Unit 33 Spelling words-Suffixes -er and -est *We are skipping to Unit 33 to coincide with our lessons on comparative and superlative adjectives. Musketeers brighter brightest quieter quietest cruder crudest friendlier friendliest lazier laziest furrier furriest Amigos braver bravest flatter flattest smoothest whiter whitest prettier prettiest rougher roughest happiest Dictation Sentences 1. A dog is braver than a small puppy. 2. My father is the bravest man I know. 3. The tire got flatter as the air went out of it. 4. This is the flattest stone that I could find. 5. This rock is the smoothest one of all.
WEEK OF MAY 6 Friday, May 10 Religion-The Sacrament of Penance has several parts p. 212-213; Write vocabulary in journal; Draw pictures of each part and write what occurs during each part Math-Compare and Order Fractions p. 139-140 + Estimate and Measure Liquid Volume p. 151-152 + Estimate and Measure Mass p. 153-154 in On Core Math Spelling-Proofread an ad p. 219 Handwriting-Zz; hazy, zone, Lazy lizards doze on the zinnias. Reading-Read Yonder Mountain: A Cherokee Legend p. 431-446 Journey's Book; Do Draw a Map p. 449 Language-Write adjectives that describe given nouns Social Studies-Read p. 110-111; Answer questions p. 111 + Do Workbook p. 25
Thursday, May 9 Religion-Mass Handwriting-Write paragraph from board; Draw what you think made the house shake violently. Language-Write about going to Mass: What do you like/dislike? What do you feel? What do you enjoy doing when it's our turn for Mass? What it's like to go to Mass in the Cathedral? Mass with the Bishop? Identify the position of adjectives-Do Adjective worksheet Reading-Read The Raven: An Inuit Myth p. 158 + Coyote and Eagle Steal the Sun and Moon: A Zuni Folktale + Reasons for the Seasons; Discuss what makes a myth, folktale and an explanation for something in nature
Wednesday, May 8 Religion-God is our forgiving Father p. 210-211; Draw an 8-panel comic strip on forgiveness Math-Multiply by 8; Do p. 49-50 On Core Math Spelling-Writer's Workshop p. 202-Adjectives; Write the sentences Handwriting-Copy poem on p. 96 Until I Saw the Sea Journey's Book 2 Reading-Go over Preamble with the specific word definitions to clarify meaning; Introduce Myths and Legends and a summary Art-Complete Watercolor seascapes
Tuesday, May 7 Religion-Complete 3 days prayer worksheet; if finished early, decorate church cutout Spelling-Proofread a setting description p. 213; Draw a picture Math-Compare and Order Fractions p. 139-140 + Multiply by 8 p. 49-50 On Core Math Library Reading-Introduce new Unit on Myths and Legends Science-Complete Computer Activity 25 Art-Watercolor seascape
Monday, May 6 Religion-We make the choice to love God p. 208-209 Spelling-Do p. 197-199 from book Music Handwriting-Jj; jolly, jealous, Jorge took a jet to Japan. Social Studies-The Equator and Hemispheres
WEEK OF APRIL 29 Friday, May 3 Religion-Worksheets on the order of the Mass Math-Multiply and Divide by 7; Do p. 47-48 + p. 63-64 On Core Math Spelling-Spelling Test 29 Handwriting-Kk; quake, sidewalk, The earthquake cracked the sidewalk. Reading-Read In My Family p. 42-51 in McGraw-Hill reader; Do Create a Menu p. 53 Language-Boardwork: Adjectives Social Studies-Read p. 104-109 from book; Do WB p.. 23-24 Science-Read Do Animals Think? p. 315-325 McGraw-Hill reader; Do Create a Tale p. 326
Thursday, May 2 Religion- Mass/May Crowning Spelling-Dictation Test 29 Handwriting-Vv; violent, volcano, Volcanoes have vents and lava. Science-Computer Activity 25 and Lesson 25 Review: Atoms, molecules and compounds Language-Interactive notebook: Adjectives
Wednesday, May 1 Religion-Project Disciple p. 204-205; Chapter Test p. 206 Math-7's quiz; Compare fractions with the same numerator p. 135-136 On Core Math Handwriting-Gg; giggle, laughter, Giant waves are crashing on the beach. Reading-Key words in the preamble: write key words; define or write synonyms for each; draw a picture Science-Identify characteristics of atoms and molecules, number of each element of a compound; Do Lesson 25 + Activity 25
Tuesday, April 30 Religion-We go out to love and serve the Lord p. 202-203; Do We Respond p. 203 Handwriting-Bb; robin, blackbird, Bea's brother likes birds. Math-Compare fractions with the Same Numerator; Do p. 133-134 On Core Math Library-Book Fair Virtus training video Language-Adjectives introduction
Monday, April 29 Religion-We receive Jesus Christ p. 200-201; write vocabulary in journal Math-Compare fractions boardwork; use kits to help compare Spelling-Copy Unit 29 words and sentences into composition book Social Studies-Present President Probe Books
Unit 29 Spelling words-Contractions There is only one list this week. must've I've we'll you'll they'll she'll we've I'll he'll should've won't who'll might've you've that'll couldn't they're weren't we're Dictation Sentences 1. We couldn't see the balloon in the sky. 2. They're going to the park in the morning. 3. They've always been there very early. 4. I think we're going to the park, too. 5. You weren't too late for the game.
WEEK OF APRIL 21 Friday, April 26 Religion-Religion worksheets Handwriting-Yy; oyster, yawl, Yellowstone Park has many geysers. Math-Model equivalent fractions: Do p. 125-126 + p. 127-128 On Core Math Social Studies/Reading-Read p. 84-97; Do WB p. 19 + p. 22; Finish Abraham Lincoln questions Complete any unfinished work Students vs Faculty/Parents Basketball game @ 1:00
Thursday, April 25 Religion-Mass Math-Compare and order fractions; Do #3-20 p. 527-528; Use kits, work with partners Spelling-Proofread a paragraph p. 193; Draw a picture Handwriting-Practice Ww Reading-Abraham Lincoln story + questions + fact and opinion Language-Identify types of sentences worksheet Social Studies-Read p. 84-97; Do WB p. 19 + 22
Wednesday, April 24 Religion-We listen to God's word p. 198-199; Write vocabulary in journal; Do We Respond p. 199 Mind Joggers Spelling-Word Study p. 182; Word Hunt p. 183 Reading-Re-read Molly's Pilgrim; Take Molly's Pilgrim Test Social Studies/Science-Presentation in cafeteria
WEEK OF APRIL 15 Monday, April 15 Religion-Resurrection Egg; We gather to praise God p. 196-197 Math-Equivalent fractions p.522-523; Do #2-9 p. 523-524 Reading-Molly's Pilgrim worksheets Social Studies-Read and discuss p. 83-89; Play The Great American Melting Pot; Prep for An American Tail tomorrow
WEEK OF APRIL 8 Friday, April 12 Religion-Reproducible 15: Sacraments Math-Multiply by 7; Do p.. 47-48 On Core Math; Do #2-23 p. 201 Blue Book Spelling-Spelling Test 28 Handwriting-Copy a paragraph in cursive Reading-Write a sentence for Molly's Pilgrim vocabulary Language-Proofread a paragraph p. 187 Social Studies-Read p. 74-83 and answer questions Science-Identify a given element, it's atomic number and whether it's a solid, liquid or gas
Thursday, April 11 Religion-Children's Liturgy Math-Shading Parts Practice 12; Writing Fractions Practice 13 Spelling-Dictation Test 28 Language-More pronouns Reading-Molly's Pilgrim: Sequence Science-Identify compounds and seven most common elements; Lesson 24 + Review
Wednesday, April 10 Religion-Resurrection Egg; Project Disciple p. 192-193; Chapter Test p. 194. Math-Equivalent Fractions: use fraction kits to find equivalent fractions Reading-Do Molly's Pilgrim vocabulary worksheet; Read Molly's Pilgrim aloud with a partner Social Studies-Where do they come from? Read p.. 74-89; write vocabulary in journal
Tuesday, April 9 Religion-Resurrection Egg; We celebrate Mass each week p. 190-191 Math-Fractions of a whole; Fractions of a group; Do p. 115-116 + p. 117-118 On Core Math Spelling-Proofread a character description p. 181; Draw a picture Library Reading-Go over Molly's Pilgrim Vocabulary; Read Molly's Pilgrim
Monday, April 8 Religion-Resurrection Egg; We take part in the Mass p. 188-189 Math-Equal parts of a group p. 520-521; Do P112 and P113 worksheets Spelling-Copy Unit 28 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Reading/Social Studies-Complete questions on Coming to America and Data Table Language-Pronouns: Identify the correct pronoun to take the place of a given noun
Unit 28 Spelling words-Consonant doubling : Add -ed, -ing Musketeers permitted referred admitted blurred thinned plopped strumming bobbing occurring beginning slipping kidding Amigos shopping spinning planning hugged wrapped begged flipped stirring humming clapping stepped clipped Dictation Sentences 1. I gave my mom a kiss and then hugged her. 2.We were planning to study later. 3. I am going and shopping for a new bike. 4. The boy was spinning a top on the chair. 5. She wrapped the box and put a ribbon around it.
WEEK OF APRIL 1 Friday, April 5 Religion-Stations of the Cross Math-Divide by 3 and 4 Spelling-Spelling Test 27 Reading/Social Studies-Answer Coming to America questions using Table of Dates Language-Identifying the correct pronoun Science-Lesson 24 + Review
Thursday, April 4 Religion-Mass Math-11's Quiz Equal Parts of a Whole; Do p. 109-110 On Core Math Spelling-Dictation Test 27 Science-Complete work on Computer Activity 22 Language-Interactive notebook: Pronouns
Wednesday, April 3 Religion-Resurrection Egg; The Mass is a sacrifice and a meal p. 186-187; Do We Respond p. 187 Math-Fractions: Equal Parts of a Whole p. 516-517 Blue Book; Do #2-10 p. 517-518; journal Reading/Science-Computer Activity 22: Find information about different elements using the periodic table online; work with a partner on the computer Language-Interactive Notebook: Pronouns
Tuesday, April 2 Religion-Confession Language-Proofread a letter p. 169 Reading/Social Studies-Chronological Order: Read Coming to America; create a timeline of events from the story in chronological order Science-Determine mineral nutrients in different foods using food labels; Lesson 23 + Review Math-Practice 11 times tables
Monday, April 1 Religion-Jesus celebrated Passover and the Last Supper p. 184-185 Spelling-Copy Unit 27 words and sentences into composition book; prep homework paper Dictation and Spelling Test 26 Reading-Finish Frye chart for people, preamble and president Pre-read Molly's Pilgrim Social Studies-Read and discuss p. 74-89: Where do they come from?
Unit 27 words-Words that drop final -e and add -ing Musketeers revolving exploring ignoring grating disputing deserving menacing elevating reducing imploring waging coping Amigos becoming saving facing curving loving having solving choosing racing refusing noticing voicing Dictation Sentences 1. She is becoming a good baseball player. 2. The road is curving to the left. 3. The bank is facing east. 4. My puppy is a very loving pet. 5. I am saving my cake until last.
WEEK OF MARCH 25 Friday, March 29 Religion-Chapter Test p. 182 Math-Divide by 2 and 5; Do p. 27-28 + p. 29-30 On Core Math Spelling-Dictation and Spelling Test 26 Handwriting-Cc, broccoli, celery, Celery is a crispy, crunch snack. Language-Irregular Verbs Social Studies-Research presidents for probe book
Thursday, March 28 Speech Festival
Wednesday, March 27 Religion-Project Disciple p. 180-181 Math-Do Math Test p. 189 Spelling-Proofread a paragraph p. 155 Language-Interactive notebook: Irregular verbs Practice for Speech Festival
Tuesday, March 26 Religion-Sacraments of Service p. 178-179 Math-Algebra: Find Unknown Factors; Do p. 31-32 On Core Math Spelling-Context Clues for spelling list: What Does It Mean? Handwriting-Dd; bored, winding, Derek saw a deer in the road. Reading-People, Preamble, President-semantic map Language-Practice for the Speech Festival
Monday, March 25 Religion-Sacraments of Healing p. 175-176; write vocabulary in journal; do We Respond p. 176 Math-Commutative Property of Multiplication + Multiply by 1 and 0 Spelling-Copy Unit 26 words and sentences into composition book Reading-Introduce new unit: The People, The Preamble and The President Language-Practice for the speech festival Unit 26 words-double consonants + y Musketeers crabby sully chatty frizzy giddy witty gritty biddy jiffy frilly putty jimmy Amigos holly lobby fuzzy woolly shaggy runny bully puffy buddy sloppy nutty patty Dictation Sentences 1. The little bear was very fuzzy. 2. A holly bush stays green all the time. 3. I will meet you in the lobby to see the dog show. 4. My puppy has shaggy hair. 5. A sheep is a woolly animal.
WEEK OF MARCH 11 Tuesday, March 12 Religion-Complete Pillars of Lent to display on bulletin board Math-Fact Families for mulitplication and division p. 246; Do #2-9 p. 247; Make triangle flash cards Spelling-Proofread a poster Library Language-Tryouts for pantomime and prose; Listen to storytelling and oratory for speech festival
Monday, March 11 Religion-Pillars of Lent Math-Write related facts for multiplication and division; Do p. 53-54 Encore Math Spelling-Copy Unit 25 words and sentences into composition book; prep homework paper Reading-Complete all story questions Social Studies-Presidents Fact and Opinion/Select presidents for probe book
Unit 25 Spelling-words with double consonants in the middle Musketeers community grammar hammock funnel fossil pudding ribbon sobbing stubborn turret sonnet mammal Amigos carrot barrel platter shutter hiccup cotton bottom sudden beginning support annoy grizzly Dictation Sentences 1. We will get water from the barrel. 2. You can boil a carrot in a little of water. 3. If you eat too fast you may hiccup. 4. Will you cut the meat and put it on the platter? 5. I can close the shutter on this window.
WEEK OF MARCH 4 Religion-Lent p. 231-236 Spelling-Do p. 159=161 from book Reading-Complete reading of Young Thomas Edison Journeys Language-Future Tense interactive notebook Handwriting-Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Speech Festival tryouts
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 Friday, March 1 Religion-
Thursday, February 28 Religion-Mass Spelling-Dictation Test 23 Math-Chapter Review p. 105 Reading-Complete Thomas Edison vocabulary Handwriting-Copy the poem Song and draw a picture Science-Present science fair projects
Wednesday, February 27 Religion-Unit Test p. 167-168 Math-Practice subtraction Do #7-16 p. 100 Blue Book Spelling-Write dictation sentences; circle subject; underline verb; draw a picture Language-Past tense verbs Reading-Speech festival Science-Present science fair projects
Tuesday, February 26 Religion-Project Disciple p. 152-153 + Chapter Test p. 154 Spelling-Make homophone cards with spelling words for caterpillar project Reading-Complete Frye charts for Young Thomas Edison vocabulary Science-Periodic Table of Elements: Lesson 21 + Review
Monday, February 25 Religion-God call some people to religious life p. 150-151 Spelling-Copy Unit 23 words and sentences into composition book; prep homework paper Math-Subtract 3- and 4-digit numbers with regrouping p. 96-97; Do # 7-14 p. 97 Reading-Make a Frye chart for 2 more vocabulary words: gadget and electric Language-Get materials for Speech Festival
Unit 23 Spelling words-Single- syllable homophones Musketeers sell cell bald bawled based baste crews cruise genes jeans isle aisle Amigos foul fowl yoke yolk heal heel pause paws prince prints stairs stares Dictation Sentences 1. I hope my cut will heal soon. 2. He hit a foul ball. 3. A duck is one kind of fowl. 4. The pair of horses wore a yoke. 5. She broke the yolk of the egg.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18 Thursday, February 21 Religion-Mass Math-Subtract across zeroes Spelling-Spelling Test 22 Reading-Complete vocabulary assignment from Young Thomas Edison Social Studies/Art-Draw George Washington
Wednesday, February 20 Religion-God call men to priests or deacons p. 148-149 Math-Model division p. 21 in On Core Math Spelling-Write dictation sentences; find the verb, compound words and a synonym for one of the words; Draw a picture Reading-Go over vocabulary for Young Thomas Edison in Journeys; Read p. 323-338; Make a Frye chart for two of the vocabulary words
Tuesday, February 19 Religion-Complete prayer booklet and/or Chapter 10 pages Spelling-Copy Unit 22 words and sentences into composition book; prep homework paper Take Spelling Test 21 Reading-Complete Ben Franklin brochure Social Studies/Art-Draw Abraham Lincoln Library *Due to quite a few absent students, we worked on any work that was not completed.
Monday, February 18-PRESIDENTS' DAY; NO SCHOOL Unit 22 Spelling words-r-controlled vowels the sound of air spelled air, ere, are, eir and ere Musketeers staircase eclair silverware declare heir billionaire despair impair repair compare fanfare apparent Amigos armchair barefoot farewell fairy tale somewhere hairstyle swear flare square their beware diary Dictation Sentences 1. I have a large armchair in my bedroom. 2. It is fun to run barefoot in the grass. 3. We said farewell to people at the party. 4. We picked a fairy tale to make into a class play. 5. Please put the boxes somewhere out of the way.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11 Tuesday, February 12 Religion-God calls all of us Math-Mystery picture-graphing Library Reading/Social Studies-Scholastic: Remembering Abraham Lincoln Spelling/Language-Write dictation sentences; proofread and make corrections
Monday, February 11 Religion/ELAR-Love, Valentine, Grandparents Haiku Music Spelling-Copy Unit 21 words into composition book; prep paper for homework Brainstorm ideas for announcements this week and Grandparents' Day activities
Unit 21 Spelling words-r-controlled vowel sound of /ur/spelled or, ur, ear, ir Musketeers squirt squirm worship attorney worthy surface curly rehearse research yearn hurl stirrup Amigos curve worm pearl twirl whirl disturb church thirst learn search worsen network Dictation Sentences 1. We went around a curve in the road. 2. She wore a necklace with a pearl. 3. I can twirl a stick very well. 4. We can whirl and dance on the soft lawn. 5. A worm can hide in the dirt.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4 Friday, February 8 Spelling-Spelling Test 20 Science/ELAR-Planet Project presentations
Thursday, February 7 Religion-Anti-bullying lesson: Building people up and the Golden Rule Math-Subtraction with regrouping p. 90-91; Do #1-6 p. 91 Spelling-Dictation Test 20 Reading-Answer questions about The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin by Aliki
Wednesday, February 6 Religion-Work on prayer booklet Spelling-Write dictation sentences and identify the subject of each sentence; draw a picture Math-Estimate differences: Do p. 87-88 On Core Math Reading-Author's Purpose worksheets; Complete MLK worksheets; Work on Ben Franklin Brochure Social Studies/Science-Complete desert materials Science-Meteors, meteoroids, meteorites; Do Lesson 17 + Review
Tuesday, February 5 Religion-Project Disciple p. 140-141 + Chapter Test p. 142 Math-Estimate differences p. 88-89; Do #2-11 p. 89 Reading-Work on Ben Franklin brochure Library Language-Present Tense
Monday, February 4 Religion-Our parish cares for others p. 138-139; Do We Respond p. 139 Math-Estimate differences p. 88-89; Review subtraction algorithm; Do #2-11 p. 89 Spelling-Copy Unit 20 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Reading-Create a brochure on the inventions and life of Benjamin Franklin based on The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin by Aliki Social Studies-Do Workbook p. 9
Unit 20 Spelling words-r-controlled vowels-or, ore, ar, oar Musketeers encore vapor savor uproar boarder reborn ajar organ altar galore humor ignore Amigos glory warn boredom warp hoarse horrible meteor snore adore swarm armor quart Dictation Sentences 1. A friend will keep you from boredom. 2. The day was bright with the glory of spring.. 3. We were hoarse after the football game. 4. I must warn you about the cold water. 5. Wood may warp if it gets wet.
WEEK OF JANUARY 28 Friday, February 1 Religion-Work on prayer booklets Spelling-Spelling Test 19 Handwriting-Yy and Zz Math-Splash Math assignments on i-Pads ELAR-Watch It's a Wonderful Life; answer questions about the film
Thursday, January 31 Religion-Children's Liturgy; Create original prayers for prayer booklet Spelling-Dictation Test 19 Math-King Calculations Language-The Position of Verbs; Do #1-8 p. 43 Grammar and Comprehension Reading-Mrs. Piggle Wiggle
Wednesday, January 30 Religion-Our parish worships together; Read and discuss p. 136-137; Write an acrostic for the word PARISH Math-Math Quiz Spelling-Write dictation sentences; choose a word from each sentence and use their synonym in place of that word; draw a picture Language-Verbs-interactive notebook Social Studies-A rural community p. 38-41
Tuesday, January 29 Religion-Many people serve our parish p. 134-135: Make thank you cards for religious Math-Chapter Review p. 83 Language-Proofread an e-mail p. 111 from Connections Library Science-Identify characteristics of comets; Do Lesson 16 + Review
Monday, January 28 Religion-We belong to a parish; Do p. 131-133 Math-Number expressions and sentences; Go over p. 80-81 in blue book; Do examples in journal and on boards Spelling-Copy Unit 19 words and sentences into composition book; prepare paper for homework Reading-Key questions in biographies; Partners create questions: Who? What? Where? Why? When? for the story The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin Art-Desert landscape with oil pastels
Unit 19 Spelling words-Words with the sound aw spelled with aw or o Mukseteers lawmaker flaw brawl awesome gawk bawling toxic logic opportunity somber blonde groggy Amigos defrost yawning mossy drawer jigsaw awful thaw scrawl often project honest comic Dictation Sentences 1. You must defrost the beef by noon. 2. Please put the socks in the drawer. 3. The man cut wood with a jigsaw. 4. This big rock by the lake is mossy. 5. Is that a grin, or are you yawning?
WEEK OF JANUARY 21 Unit 18 Spelling-This is a review lesson; We will work out of our book. There will be no Dictation or Spellng Test this week.
WEEK OF JANUARY 14 Friday, January 18 Spelling-Spelling Test 17 i-Pad Day 1. New Year's Goals-Draw and record for Seesaw 2. Research planet for planet project 3. Research desert animal for field guide 4. Research a college for Catholic Schools' Week
Thursday, January 17 Religion-Mass; Work on cover of prayer booklet Spelling-Dictation Test 17 Reading-Introduce new unit: Creative, Inventive and Notable People; Listen to The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin by Aliki p. 180 in McGraw-Hill reader; read other books about Benjamin Franklin Science/Social Studies-Complete map on deserts and animals that hunt during the night and the day Science-Research 3 facts about chosen planet in Astronomy booklet for Planet Project
Wednesday, January 16 Religion-Draw cover to prayer booklet for Catholic Schools' Week Spelling-Proofread a recipe p. 67 from book; Draw a picture Math-Add 3- and 4-digit numbers with and without regrouping; Do #6-10 p. 73 Reading-Work on desert booklet using Cactus Hotel p. 58 McGraw-Hill reading Science-Comparing amount of time it takes to orbit the sun; Lesson 16 + Review
Tuesday, January 15 Religion-Project Disciple p. 128-129; Chapter Test p. 120; Fill in Reproducible 10 Spelling-Write dictation sentences; Choose 1 word per sentence; write a synonym for that word; Draw a picture Math-Use mental strategies for regrouping; Do p. 89-90 On Core Math Science/Reading-Discover desert animals that hunt at night and those that hunt by day; Color model Social Studies/Reading-Identify deserts around the world and which deserts are sand and which ones are rocky; Color map of the world's deserts
Monday, January 14 Religion-Understand the Church is always at prayer p. 126-127; Add to Reproducible 10 Math-Add 3-digit numbers with and without regrouping; Do #1-5 p. 71 Blue Book Spelling-Copy Unit 17 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Language-Kinds of Sentences p. 50 Connections Reading-Create a desert booklet using info from Cactus Hotel p. 58 McGraw Hill reader Handwriting-Practice cursive worksheet Tt Social Studies-Complete vocabulary preview p. 8 workbook
Unit 17 Spelling Words-Words writers use Musketeers absently unison mirth obedient trait innocent bannister scuffle sternly biscuit faucet gulped Amigos poor sugar secret yourself o'clock galoshes fragrant horrid tattle disease quarrel shrivel Dictation Sentences 1. I got up for school at seven o'clock. 2. The poor bug landed in the web of the spider. 3. Our club has a secret place to meet. 4. Sugar comes from a green plant. 5. You can paint the doghouse by yourself.
WEEK OF JANUARY 7 Friday, January 11 Religion-Identify different kinds of prayer p. 124-125; write vocabulary in journal; Fill out reproducible 10 Math-Estimate sums; Do p. 85-86 Common Core Math Spelling-Spelling Test 16 Reading-Use a chart; Do Using a Chart p. 82 McGraw-Hill Reading Book 2 Language-Finish writing pen pal letters
Thursday, January 10 Religion-Children's Liturgy Math-Estimate sums; Do #6-13 p. 69 Blue Book Spelling-Dictation Test 16 Language-Write 3 examples of each kind of sentence using spelling words Science-Finish Solar System Booklet
Wednesday, January 9 Religion-Read and discuss p. 122-123; write vocabulary in journal; do any activities from pages Math-Practice multiplying by 5 and 10; Do p. 17-18 in Common Core Math Spelling-Write each dictation sentence once; circle all nouns in each sentence; draw a picture Reading-Listen to Cactus Hotel in McGraw-Hill Reading Book 2; Answer questions p. 80 Science-Work on Solar System Booklet; use Astronomy booklet to get facts Handwriting-Practice cursive worksheet
Tuesday, January 8 Religion-Jesus teaches his followers to pray; Read and discuss p. 120-121; write vocabulary in journal Math-Practice mutiplying by 3 and 6; Do p. 19-20 Common Core Math ELA-Spelling-Copy Unit 16 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Reading-Listen to the story Cactus Hotel p. 58 Houghton Mifflin Reading; determine author's purpose Read with a partner Library
Monday, January 7-NO SCHOOL
Unit 16 Spelling words-The schwa sound Musketeers frugal abbreviate vandal tortilla stupor sullen smitten social require retina precise percolate Amigos award banana several odor gorilla abode bison cellar cruel delete election familiar Dictation Sentences 1. I got an award for my part in the play. 2. The monkey at the zoo will eat a banana. 3. The gorilla swings from tree to tree. 4. The strong odor came from the cheese. 5. That bush has several birds in it.
WEEK OF DECEMBER 10 Tuesday, December 11 Religion-Create posters for social justice-human rights; add Jesse Tree ornaments Math-Complete tally chart and frequency chart; write questions, trade with a partner and answer each others' questions Language-Proofread a paragraph p. 105 in Connections; Find 8 spelling errors and 6 writing errors Reading-Author's purpose: Define author's purpose and categorize different phrases as written to persuade, entertain or inform/explain Library
Monday, December 10 Religion-The Church continues to teach the true message of God Math-Problem Solving: Using a Tally Graph and a Frequency Graph to display data; Do p. 157-158 in Common Core Mathematics; create your own graphs with questions Spelling-Copy Unit 15 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework ELAR-Read from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; Unscramble words to make a complete sentence; create sentence of your own
Unit 15 Spelling words-Digraphs, blends Musketeers hearthstone windbreak disgrace crescent brook sculpture scavenger gratitude frontier driftwood blossom glossary Amigos crouch hunger panther shade twitch shuffle launch smudge grease flutter Christmas shepherd Dictation Sentences 1. He will crouch down to hide. 2. This food will stop your hunger. 3. A panther is one kind of wildcat. 4. He sat in the shade to rest. 5. My uncle has a small twitch in his leg.
WEEK OF DECEMBER 3 Friday, December 7 Religion-Jesse Tree ornament; Complete any unfinished work Spelling-Spelling Test 14 Math-Complete any unfinished work ELAR-Complete any unfinished work Science/Social Studies-Complete any unfinished work
Thursday, December 6 Religion-Mass; Jesse Tree ornaments Music-Practice for Christmas show Spelling-Dictation Test 14 Reading-Finish reading Sarah, Plain and Tall; Complete quiz questions Social Studies-Intermediate Directions: Label a compass; make a compass
Wednesday, December 5 Religion-The Holy Spirit gides the Church p. 112-113; Confessions Math-Round to the Nearest 1,000 p. 52-53; Boardwork #1-10 ELAR-Work on pen pal letters
Tuesday, December 4 Religion-The Apostle's Creed p. 110-111 Math-Round to the nearest 100 p. 50-51; Do examples on boards and 10 numbers in class Library Reading-Reread Chapters 1 and 2 of Sarah, Plain and Tall; Answer Quiz questions #1-5 ELA-Choose country for probe book assignment; Go over directions for probe book
Monday, December 3 Religion-The Church is the body of Christ p.. 108-109 Math-Round to the nearest 10 p. 50-51; Do examples on the boards and for homework Spelling-Copy Unit 14 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Reading-Listen to Chapters 4,5 and 6 of Sarah, Plain and Tall; Go over quiz questions for Chapters 1-5 Science-Complete Lesson Reviews for Lessons 13 and 14
Unit 14 Spelling words-soft c and soft g Musketeers rampage religion generation generosity sergeant tragedy celebrate medicine sentence circus cemetery czitizen Amigos cedar cider nudge plunge pounce giants practice judge ledge energy damage recipe Dictation Sentences 1. The box was made of cedar. 2. I like to drink apple cider in the fall. 3. Did you nudge me at the play. 4. She took a plunge into the lake. 5. Watch the cat pounce on those bugs.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26 Thursday, November 29 Religion-Mass Spelling-Dictation Test 13 Reading-Sarah, Plain and Tall (Chapters 2-4) + vocabulary Science-Lesson 14: Describe the relative distance of the planets from the Sun + Lesson 14 Review Special event-prayer for baby word search word scramble
Wednesday, November 28 Religion-Reproducible 8: One, holy, catholic, apostolic Good Touch/Bad Touch Presentation Math-Order numbers p. 46-47; Do #7-16 p. 47 Reading-Sarah, Plain and Tall vocabulary/The Wild Robot Escapes Social Studies-Map Skills: Scale
Tuesday, November 27 Religion-Project Disciple p. 104-105 + Chapter Test p. 106 Math-Algebra: Compare Numbers p. 42-43 ; Do #7-20 p. 44 Library Reading/Social Studies-Scholastic News: The First Thanksgiving: Answer questions on back + Do Native Name Game and Double the Fun worksheets
Monday, November 26 Religion-The Church is Catholic and Apostolic p. 102-103; Do We Respond p. 103 Math-Benchmark numbers p. 40-41; Do 8 problems from the board into journal Spelling-Copy Unit 13 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Reading-Define historical fiction and character motivation Language-Kinds of sentences and word order in sentences Social Studies-Compare community of Timbuktu to El Paso p.. 27-29 from book; Do p. 5 in workbook
Unit 13 Spelling words-ch, sh, tch, th, wr, ck Musketeers wrestle chief chamber troubleshoot accomplish purchase clutch theme though ethnic hammock paddock Amigos chance hatch seashore shipwreck depth bishop benchmark shadow research squash method wrist Dictation Sentences 1. We have a chance to win the ball game. 2. The depth of the lake is ten feet. 3. The eggs will hatch in a week. 4. We will play in the sand at the seashore. 5. The man and his dog swam to land from the shipwreck.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12 Monday, November 12 Religion-The Church is one and holy p. 100-101 Math-Mayflower Math Spelling-Review Unit: Do p. 83-85 from book Language-Present Probe books Art-Make a rough draft for tile painting
This is a review week in spelling. There will be no spelling test or dictation test this week.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5 Thursday, November 7 Religion-Children's Liturgy Math-Place value detective Spelling-Dictation Test 11 Reading-Finish reading Stories Julian Tells Language-Complete sentences; Do activity page
Wednesday, November 6 Religion-The successors of the Apostles p. 98-99 Math-Chapter Review p. 35 Reading-Make a character map for Stories Julian Tells Language-Complete letter to veteran
Tuesday, November 6 Religion-Jesus chose the Apostles to lead the Church p. 96-97 Math-Complete Candy Rush activity; present to class Spelling-Proofread a news story p. 41 from text Reading-Library Language-Read from Stories Julian Tells Social Studies/Language-Write thank you letter to veteran
Monday, November 5 Religion- Unit Test p. 91-92 Math-Multiply by 5 Spelling-Copy Unit 11 words and sentences into composition book; prep homework paper Reading-Compare and contrast Through Grandpa's Eyes and Knots on a Counting Rope with a Venn diagram Science-Lesson 13: Planets in Our Solar System + Review Unit 11 Spelling words-long o spelled o, ow and oa Musketeers fellow marshmallow sorrow tomorrow approach oatmeal cocoa charcoal program protect bonus marigold Amigos potato loaf tomato toast swallow meadow focus robot arrow rainbow foal cloak Dictation Sentences 1. I like to eat meat loaf. 2. Do you want a baked potato? 3. Chew the food well and then swallow it. 4. I ate toast with milk when I was sick. 5. I put my tomato plant outside.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 29 Friday, November 2 Religion-Read The Spirit of Tio Fernando; Discuss Spelling-Spelling Test 10 Music Dia de los Muertos activities Decorate a skull Crossword puzzle Word find Make a marigold
Thursday, November 1 Religion-Mass Math-Candy Rush: Spelling-Dictation Test 10 Language-Common and Proper Nouns-Interactive notebook; Boardwork Music
Wednesday, October 31 Religion-Project Disciple p. 92 Halloween Costume Parade Reading/ELA-The Frog Prince Continued; Witch's Hats Library Halloween Concert Art-Decorate a foam pumpkin
Tuesday, October 30 Religion-Special Guest Reader-Mr. Hegeman: Bernadette's Vision; Ordinary Time p. 85-90 Math-Candy Rush Language-Proofread an article; Do p. 35 in spelling book Science-Lesson 12: Planets + Review Social Studies-Lesson Review p. 23
Monday, October 29 Religion-The Church Year: The Liturgical Calendar p.. 79-84 Math-Candy Rush-Data Collection and Organization Spelling-Copy Unit 10 words and sentences into composition book; prep homework paper Reading-Reread Through Grandpa's Eyes and Knots on a Counting Rope; Fill out characters, setting and plot for Knots on a Counting Rope for comparison on a Venn diagram Unit 10 Spelling words-Long i-i,igh Musketeers fertilize island science lightning sleight height delight horizon exciting tighten trifle diagram Amigos nightmare highlight grind rewind wildcat silence design mudslide blind mighty flight fright Dictation Sentences 1. They will now grind the corn into meal. 2. The highlight of the day was a spelling bee. 3. Wild lions and tigers were in my nightmare. 4. We must rewind the tape when it's over. 5. A wildcat can live in a cave.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 22 Friday, October 26 Religion-Watch Our Lady of Fatima Border Patrol presentation Spelling-Spelling Test 9 Language/Reading-Read letters from pen pals begin writing letters back
Thursday, October 25 Religion-Communion Service Spelling-Dictation Test 9 Math-Candy Rush: A Place Value Activity
Wednesday, October 24 Science-Finish moon stories Drug presentation Religion-Make rosaries Practice for prayer service
Tuesday, October 23 Religion-Our Lady of Fatima Music Math-Place Value: 5- and 6-digit Numbers p. 32-33; Do #2-18 p. 33 Bonus: #19-20 Reading-The Wild Robot
Monday, October 22 Religion-Prayers of the Rosary Spelling-Copy Unit 9 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Math-How to read 5- and 6-digit numbers Reading-Knots on a Counting Rope Social Studies-What is the geography and history of Denver? What are things to do in Denver? Science-Finish moon painting project
Unit 9 Spelling words-Long e-ee,ea Musketeers meander bleary bleat defeat endear fearsome heed beetle redeem oversee seedling tweezers Amigos peacock scream greet sleeping peanut screen steer sneer shear appear beacon beaker Dictation Sentences 1. I went to the door to greet my uncle.. 2. A peacock has a tail like a fan. 3. This peanut grew in the ground. 4. Did you hear the loud scream? 5. The boys were sleeping out in the new tent.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 15 Friday, October 19 Religion-History of the Rosary (continued) Math-Place Value Spelling-Spelling Test 8 Science-Astronomy Assessment/Complete Moon Station activities
Thursday, October 18 Religion-Mass Spelling-Dictation Test 8 Science-Moon Stations
Wednesday, October 17 Pep Rally Science-Moon Stations
Tuesday, October 16 Religion-History of the Rosary Math-Number Patterns p. 30-31; Use the math boards Library Social Studies-Create a chart to compare three communities: Astoria, Oregon, Wilmington, North Carolina and Denver, Colorado Language-Plurals Quiz
Monday, October 15 Religion-Project Disciple p. 76-77; Chapter Test p. 78 Math-Start Place Value Detective activity Spelling-Copy Unit 8 words and sentences into composition book; Prep homework paper Reading-Read Through Grandfather's Eyes; Discuss; Create a chart for Characters, Setting and Plot Science-Complete Study Guide and check so students can use it to study for test on Friday
Unit 8 Spelling words-Long a: ai, ay Musketeers betray mayor relay restraint trait remain obtain faith detail mayhem display portray Amigos drain sprain tailor stray delay sway pray claim faint saint array decay Dictation Sentences 1. This rain will delay the baseball game. 2. We will drain and clean the pool. 3. Did he sprain his arm in that fall? 4. My dad said I could keep the stray c-at. 5. The tailor fixed the sleeves of my new coat.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 8 Friday, October 12 Religion-Many of our ancestors in faith are examples of holiness p. 74-75 Spelling-Spelling Test 7 Handwriting-Cursive Bb and Cc Math-Complete unfinished assignments Reading-The Wild Robot Escapes
Thursday, October 11 Religion-Mass Math-Interactive notebook: Place Value Spelling-Dictation Test 7 Reading-The Wild Robot Escapes Language-Answer pen pal letters
Wednesday, October 10 Religion-The followers of Jesus stood up for their faith p. 72-73; Icthus decoration Math-Place Value: 4-Digit numbers p. 24-27; Do #4-25 p. 25-26 Reading-Character Map; Fill out a character map for characters from the Wild Robot Science-Study Guide 1; Fill in answers for Study Guide for Assessment on Astronomy
Tuesday, October 9 Religion-The Disciples share the Good News p. 70-71; Make a chain of Good News Math-Standard form Spelling-Copy Unit 7 words and sentences into composition book; Prep homework paper Library ELAR-Read Pen Pal letters; write a letter back to pen pals
Monday, October 8 NO SCHOOL Unit 7 Spelling words-Vowel-Consonant-e Musketeers examine fortunate populate template language believe activate mobile menace machine scene shove Amigos ripen erase siren grace shone rotate phase wane brave believe escape wildlife Dictation Sentences 1. Erase that line in the book. 2. Ms. White walked with grace. 3. The corn will ripen this month. 4. The yellow ring shone in the sun. 5. We may hear a bell or a siren at noon.
Monday, October 8-NO SCHOOL; TEACHER IN-SERVICE
WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 Friday, October 5 Religion-The Apostles led the early Church p. 68-69 Math-Place Value: 3-digit numbers p. 22-23; write examples on board; Do #6-21 p. 23 2's Quiz Reading-Main idea and supporting details Art-Leaf rubbing
Thursday, October 4 Religion-Children's Liturgy Math-Place Value: 3-digit Numbers p. 22-23; write vocabulary in journal along with examples Spelling/Reading-Pick spelling words; Use the Frayer model to learn more about them Social Studies-National Hispanic Heritage Month presentation
Wednesday, October 3 Religion-Project Disciple p. 64-65; Chapter Test p. 66 Math-Even and Odd Numbers p. 20-21; Do #1-16 p. 21 Spelling/Reading-Pick two spelling words from Units 1-2; Use the Frayer model to learn more about them Social Studies-Compare and contrast Astoria, Oregon to our community p. 18-23; Do Lesson Review p. 23
Tuesday, October 2 Religion-The early Church grows p. 62-63 Music Math-Chapter Test p. 171 Reading-Complete Genres Quiz; The Wild Robot Science-Identify the phases of the moon; Lesson 9 + Review
Monday, October 1 Math-Problem Solving Skill: Too Much/Too Little Information p. 168-169; Math journal Spelling-Do p. 45-47 from book (Review Units 1-5) Reading-Folktale, Trickster Tale and Parable; Quiz on Genres Handwriting-Practice reading cursive This week's Spelling Unit will be a review. We will not have a Spelling or Dictation Test.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24 Friday, September 28 Spelling-Spelling Test 5 Complete unfinished work and make any corrections Early dismissal
Thursday, September 27 Religion-Mass Spelling-Dictation Test 5 Music Health Reading-Stories that are handed down: folktales, parables
Wednesday, September 26 Religion-The Church begins at Pentecost Math-Multiply, problem solve and use data p. 166; Do #28-41 p. 166 Science-Phases of the Moon; Lesson 8 + Review Language-Irregular plurals Reading-Trickster Tales: Anansi the Spider
Tuesday, September 25 Religion-The Holy Spirit comes to the Apostles Music PE Library Language-Crack the Plural Code Reading-The Wild Robot Escapes Social Studies-Chapter Test p. 15 Complete any unfinished work
Monday, September 24 Religion-Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit p. 56-57 Math-Practice multiplying p. 165-166; Do #15-26 p. 166 Spelling-Copy Unit 5 words and sentences into composition book; prep homework paper Reading-Fables and Trickster Tales Science-Characteristics of the moon; Astronauts; Lesson 7 + Review
Spelling Unit 5-Abstract vowels: ew and oo Musketeers view swooped review bloom pew curfew jewel pewter proof boost coop typhoon Amigos stew scoop kangaroo mushroom toadstool spoon spew whew strew slew nook shrewd Dictation Sentences 1. A kangaroo can hop eight feet. 2. A mushroom will grow best in a damp spot. 3. He put a scoop of sand in the box. 4. Mom made a stew with beef. 5. A frog sat by the brown toadstool.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17 Thursday, September 20 Religion-Mass Math-Multiply with 3 p. 164-165; Do #3-14 p. 165 Spelling-Dictation Test 4 Reading-Read Mei Ping; Write down story structures; Discuss Cinderella and Mei Ping: similarities and differences Language-Plural practice -s, -es and -ies
Wednesday, September 19 Religion-Jesus' Great Commandment Math-Multiplication Strategies: Interactive notebook; 10 problems-choose a strategy to solve for the product Language-Proofread a letter p. 17 Spelling Book Reading-Story structure of Cinderella: characters, setting, plot Science-Lesson 6 Review
Tuesday, September 18 Religion-Describe Jesus' story of the Last Judgment p. 48-49; write vocabulary in journal Math-Model with arrays; Do p. 13-14 Common Core Math Library Social Studies-Map Skills: Parts of a Map, Directions Science-Moon's movement around the Earth and characteristics of the moon: Lesson 6 + Review
Monday, September 17 Religion-Jesus will come again p. 46-47; write vocabulary in journal Math-Arrays p. 162-163; Do #1-7 p. 163 Spelling-Copy Unit 4 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Reading-Story structure: characters, setting, plot; read a story and identify the story structure The Wild Robot
Spelling Unit 4-abstract vowels: ou, oi All students are either in the Musketeers or the Amigos Musketeers encounter Loudwing mountain outer hour asteroid choice android void pounce ounce trousers Amigos round found outfit ointment trout broil scout count bound foil mound toil Dictation Sentences 1. Mom will broil the beef for lunch. 2. Dad will put ointment on my cut. 3. I got a new outfit for my birthday. 4. He will scout for a spot to put up our tent. 5. We will eat trout for lunch.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10 Friday, September 14 Religion-Jesus has power over life and death p. 44-45; Do We Respond p. 45; Kindness chain Math-Interactive notebook: equal groups, skip count, number line Spelling/Vocabulary-Frayer Map Language-Apples Acrostic Reading-The Wild Robot
Thursday, September 13 IOWA Testing Science Social Studies Listening Reading-Frayer Vocabulary chart Complete Pen Pal letters and postcards
Wednesday, September 12 IOWA Testing Mathematics Part 1 Part 2 Computation Language-Plural nouns that add -s and -es Reading-The Wild Robot Complete Pen Pal letters and postcards
Tuesday, September 11 IOWA Testing Written Expression Capitalization Punctuation Word Analysis Math-Skip count on a number line; Do p. 11-12 in Common Core Mathematics Reading-The Wild Robot Complete Pen Pal letters and postcards
Monday, September 10 IOWA Testing Spelling Vocabulary Reading Religion-Project Disciple p. 40-41; Chapter Test p. 42 Reading-The Wild Robot Social Studies-Chapter Test p. 15 There will be no Spelling or Dictation Tests this week due to the IOWA testing. We will resume these tests next week.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3 Friday, September 7 Spelling-Spelling Test 3 Music Library Language-Finish letters to our pen pals in Uniontown, PA; prepare items for sending to class Finish any incomplete assignments
Thursday, September 6 Religion-Mass Math-Multiply with 2 and 5 p. 160-161 Blue Book; Do #10-25 p. 161 Spelling-Dictation Test 3 Language-Pen Pal letters
Wednesday, September 5 Religion-Recall Jesus' Death and Resurrection p. 38-39; Do Reproducible 2 Music-Percussion Instruments Math-Algebra: Relate Addition and Multiplication; Do p. 3-4 in Common Core Mathematics Reading-Complete Fictional Genres in interactive notebook (definitions and characteristics of each) ELA-Plural nouns; Go over adding -s and -es; Add to interactive notebook
Tuesday, September 4 Religion-Jesus teaches about the gift of faith; p. 36-37; draw pictures in journal Spelling-Copy Unit 3 words and sentences into composition book; prep paper for homework Math-Work on interactive notebook for multiplication: vocabulary, skip counting and pocket for vocabulary puzzles Reading/Art-Complete group banners Science-Complete Lesson 4 Review
Monday, September 3-NO SCHOOL/LABOR DAY Unit 3 Spelling Words-Short u Musketeers kingdom summon season multiplication addition struggle southern beloved apostle mustard rugged product Amigos sunspots hungry equal bucket sponge bushel trunk ugly thunk mudflow bundle number Caballeros lunch until cover buzz become stuff nothing dull month study love uncle cuff none under Dictation Sentences 1. He put the food for his horse in the bucket. 2. We will put the corn in a bushel basket. 3. I will wash my car with a sponge. 4. The big tree trunk was brown. 5. The cute dog could not be called ugly.
WEEK OF AUGUST 27, 2018 Friday, August 31 Religion-The Kingdom of God p. 34-35; write vocabulary in journal; Do We Respond p. 35 Spelling-Spelling Test 2 Handwriting-Practice cursive E and e Social Studies-Complete workbook pages and streetcar puzzles Reading/Art-Design and decorate group banners Thursday, August 30 Religion-Mass/Rosary Math-Connect Addition and Multiplication Spelling-Dictation Test 2 Social Studies-Complete workbook pages 1, 2, 3 Science-Lesson 4: Earth's Movement Around the Sun and Lesson 4 Review Wednesday August 29 Religion-Jesus teaches us about God Math-Multiplication: Count equal groups; Do p. 1-2 in Common Core Mathematics Handwriting-Cursive connections with a, e, i, o, u Language-Friendly Letter; Learn the parts of a friendly letter; Write a rough draft of your introductory letter to your pen pal; Select Pennsylvania pen pals Social Studies-Communities: Do p. 3 in workbook (use textbook to find answers) Tuesday, August 28 Religion-Stewardship-The Giving Tree-write down ways to give of your time, talent and treasure Spelling-Sort words under sock for short o and bed for short e Music Math-Chapter Test p 15 Reading-The Wild Robot Monday, August 27 Spelling-Copy Unit 2 words and sentences into composition book; Prep homework paper Math-Problem Solving: Choose the Operation p. 12-13; Write examples in journal Handwriting-Practice manuscript with words Social Studies-Workbook p. 1-2 Unit 2 Spellings words-short o and short e Musketeer's list telescope geography repent legend otter monster pretend explore friend experiment axis property Amigo's list lodge empty lemon necklace pocket welcome listen desert cross temple blessed solve Caballero's list crop test clock spent drop left sled plot spend west block tent desk flock nest Dictation Sentences 1. The dog went into the empty cave. 2. This yellow lemon grew on a tree. 3. We gave our mom a necklace for her birthday. 4. The small boy had a frog in his pocket. 5. The class will welcome a new third-grader.
WEEK OF AUGUST 20, 2018 Unit 1 Spelling words-short a and short i Students will be assigned to a group for their spelling words. Musketeer's list community Galileo trinity addend adventure gosling robotic incarnation Nazareth prominence divine camouflage Amigo's list river cactus human tradition baptize answer identify task travel ministry public planet Caballero's list land stick plan trip stand act thing last lift band grand swim stamp list sand. Dictation Sentences-There will be a test over these sentences on Thursday. 1. The small boy can grasp a baseball. 2. She picked up paper clips with a magnet. 3. He took the corn seeds from the packet and planted them. 4. My mom is tall and slim. 5. My cat has milk on her whiskers.
Friday, August 24 Spelling-Spelling Test 1 Music-Review rhythm, tempo and beat Math-Makeup day: Complete any unfinished assignments/correct any work Handwriting-Practice manuscript Language-Complete noun boardwork Social Studies-Create a postcard that shows the El Paso and/or St. Patrick communities to be shared with our pen pals
Thursday, August 23 Religion-Mass Math-Problem Solving: Choose the Operation; Write examples in journal Reading-Define tall tales/legends, myths and fairy tales; Give examples of each Language-Review nouns; Copy sentences from the board and identify the nouns. Draw a picture to go along with them. Health/PE
Wednesday, August 22 Library Religion-Project Disciple p. 28; Chapter Test p. 30; Decorate bookmark Math-2-digit Subtraction; Do #7-16 p. 11 Blue Book Reading-Genres in Reading Journal; Define genres and write characteristics of each genre Spelling-What is the Dictation Test?
Tuesday, August 21 Religion-Jesus taught us to live as his followers p. 26-27; Write vocabulary in journal; Do We Respond p. 27 Music-Rhythm, beat, tempo; practice songs for Mass Math-Use addition properties as strategies to add/sums of 10; Do p. 91-92 in Common Core Mathematics Reading-Create reading section in ELAR interactive notebook; Color genre sheet for next assignment Social Studies-Community and Geography; Read and discuss p. 12-15; Write vocabulary in journal; brainstorm ideas for a postcard for our penpals of our El Paso or St. Patrick communities Science-Earth's movement on its axis; Night and Day; Do Lesson 3 and Lesson 3 Review
Monday, August 20 Math-Add 2-digit numbers with and without regrouping; Do #2-11 p. 9 Spelling-Copy Unit 1 words and sentences into composition books; Prep paper for homework ELAR-Nouns-Go over what nouns are and write examples in interactive notebook; Create flip book for homework