Sunday, April 26, 2009

Fourth Grade 4/27 - 5/1

Social Studies

4/27 Aim: Review Chapter 9 for test. Begin work on DBQ: New York in the 1800's
Lesson: Do oral review. Students read and answer questions on the documents.
Homework: Study Chapter 9 and all notes for test Thursday.

4/28 No class due to NYS Science Test

4/29 No class due toNYS Science Test

4/30 Social Studies Test (Chapter 9)
Lesson: Continue work on DBQ. Show how to outline essay.
Homework: On looseleaf write rough draft for essay.

Religion

4/27 Computer

4/28 Aim: To review for state exams
Lesson: Use oral drill to reiew vocabulary and basic teachings.
Homework: Study all definitions in Religion notebook.

4/29 Aim: To review for state exam
Lesson: Give samples of essay questions and explain how to answer.
Homework: Study the "Memorize" area of the notes.

4/30 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Give notes to study.
Homework: Study pp. 298 - 301. Answer p. 301.

Third Grade 4/27 - 5/1

Social Studies
4/27 Aim: To introduce African-American migration
Lesson: Describe their life in America . pp. 224- 229
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p.48.

4/28 Aim: To introduce immigration today
Lesson: Explain process of becoming a US citizen. pp. 232-237. Give notes on Summing Up.
Homework: In notebook answer Vocabulary and Facts questions on p. 238.

4/29 Aim: To introduce DBQ: Advances in Communication
Lesson: Student read and answer questions on documents.
Homework: Study Chapter 9 and notes for test Monday.

4/30 Aim: To write essay for DBQ
Lesson: Show students how to outline and write essay.
Homework: Rewrite essay.


Religion

4/27 Aim: To review for state exam
Lesson: Use oral drill to review vocabulary and basic teachings in Guidelines.
Homework: Study all Religion definitions in notebook.

4/28 Aim: To review for state exam
Lesson: Give samples of essay questions and explain how to answer.
Homework: Study the "Memorize" section of the notes.

4/29 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Give notes to study. Review.

4/30 Religion Test (Review Work)

Second Grade 4/27 - 5/1

Social Studies

4/27 Aim: To introduce DBQ: Women's Right to Vote
Lesson: Students read and answer questions for the documents.
Homework: Study Social Studies definitions in notebook.

4/28 GYM

4/29 NYSELAT Speaking Test

4/30 Aim: To write essay for the DBQ
Lesson: Show students how to ouline and have students write essay.
Homework: Practice rewritng essay on looseleaf.

Religion

4/27 Aim: To examine ways Church honors saints
Lesson: Explain who saints are and how we follow their example.
Homework: Answer pp. 284-285.

4/28 Aim: To explore ways Church honors Mary
Lesson: Identify ways we recognize Mary. Explain the Annunciation.
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 58.

4/29 Aim: To explain significance of the rosary
Lesson: Explain the Visitation and how to pray the rosary.
HomeworK Answer pp. 292-293.

4/30 Aim: To identify feast days on which we honor Mary
Lesson: Describe "procession" and name the feast days.
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 60.

Letter to Parents of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 4/27 - 5/1

Dear Parents,
This Friday, May 1st , there will be no school. State tests will be given this week to certain students whose main language at home is not English. Last week due to preparation for the sacraments for both 2nd and 3rd graders, work had to be rescheduled. Both classes were called out repeatedly throughout the week as was necessay for singing practice and rehearsal with
Mr. Woods. Therfore some of last week's work is reassigned for this week. Note adjustments
need to made this week as well due to state testing in all grades.
I am beginning review work this week whenever possible. Please make sure your children
are reviewing their notes especially in Religion since both 3rd and 4th graders will be taking their state test in Religion this June! Thank you. Ms. Saville

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Fourth Grade 4/20 - 4/24

Social Studies

4/20 Aim: To introduce NY as a business center
Lesson: Discuss the industries and inventions responsible (pp. 214-215).
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 42.

4/21 Aim: To introduce immigration
Lesson: Discuss what life was like for immigrants in NY (pp. 222-225).
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 43.

4/22 Aim: To present NY before 1900
Lesson: Explain changes in the state capitol, Niagarta Falls... (pp. 226-231)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 44.

4/23 Aim: To review reference sources
Lesson: Explain how to use dictionaries, encyclopedias, guide words (pp. 220-221)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p.45.

4/24 Aim: To present different viewpoints
Lesson: Students practice taking sides and defending their position (pp. 232-235)





Religion

4/20 Computer
Homework: Study pp. 144-147. Answer p. 144.

4/21 No class due to 11:30 dismissal
Homework: Study pp. 148-149. Answer p. 148. Answer Workbook p. 31.

4/22 No class due to 11:30 dismissal
Homework: Study pp. 150-151. Answer both pages.

4/23 Aim: To review the Eucharist
Lesson: Explain the significance of Passover Meal and its relation to Mass (Supplemental
book pp. 46-49)
Homework: Answer Workbook pp. 32-33.

4/24 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer summary questions (pp. 152-153).
Homework: Review Chapter 12 and notes for test.

Third Grade 4/20 - 4/24

Social Studies

4/20 Aim: To introduce Oregon Trail
Lesson: Explore pioneer life (pp. 210-215) and review classifying skill (pp. 216-217).
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 45.

4/21 No class due to Report Card assembly
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 46.

4/22 Aim: To introduce immigrants
Lesson: Describe their life in America (pp. 218-223).
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 47.

4/23 The conclusion of the Reconciliation Ceremony scheduled at 10:00 may cause rescheduling
Below is a tentative lesson plan for the rest of the week.

4/23 Aim: To introduce African -American migration
Lesson: Describe their life in America (pp. 224-229).
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 48.

4/24 Aim: To introduce immigration today
Lesson: Explain the process of becoming a US citizen (pp. 232-237).

Religion

4/20 Aim: To review the Eucharist
Lesson: Explain the significance of the Passover Meal and its relation to Mass.
(Supplemental book pp. 46-49)
Homework: Study pp. 184-185. Answer p. 185.

4/21 No class due to 11:30 dismissal
Homework: Study pp. 186-187. Answer p. 187. Answer Workbook p. 37.

4/22 No class due to 11:30 dismissal
Homework: Study pp. 188-189. Answer p. 189. Answer Workbook p. 38.

4/23 Aim: To review Eucharistic prayer
Lesson: Explain the consecration (pp. 50-51; 60-63)
Homework: Study pp. 190-191. Answer p. 191. Answer Workbook p. 39.

4/24 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer summary questions (pp. 192-93).
Homework: Review Chapter 16 and notes for test.

Second Grade 4/20 - 4/24

Social Studies

4/20 Aim: To review Social Studies terms
Lesson: Students copy vocabulary words to study in notebook.
Homework: Look up and write definition for each word in notebook. Dismissal is at 12:00 Tues.

4/21 Gym will be cancelled. Assembly in auditorium will be at 9:00 for distribution of report cards. Parents are invited. Dismissal is at 12:00 on Wed.

4/22 Aim: To continue review of Social Studies terms
Lesson: Students copy vocabulary words to study in notebook.
Homework: Look up and write definition for each word in notebook.

4/23 Aim: To practice identifying Social Studies terms
Lesson: Use a "bee" format to review the vocabulary terms.
Homework: Study the definitions for a quiz Friday.

4/24 Social Studies Quiz

Religion

4/20 Aim: To review Religion terms
Lesson: Students continue to copy definitions of vocabulary listed in guidelines.
Homework: Review Chapter 11 and 12 on Reconciliation .

4/21 No class due to 11:30 dismissal

4/22 No class due to 11:30 dismissal

4/23 Aim: To continue to review terms
Lesson: Students continue to copy definitions of vocabulary listed in guidelines.
Homework: Study definitions.

4/24 No class due to 2:30 dismissal

Letter to Parents of Second and Third Grade Students

Dear Parents,
This Tues., April 21, report cards will be distributed in the auditorium at 9:00. Dismissal will be at 12:00. If your child does not receive his /her report card at this assembly, parent must come to meet with the teachers between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. This Wed., April 22, dismissal again will be at 12:00 due to a faculty meeting. This Friday dismissal is at 2:30.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation for second and third graders will be on Thurs. 4/23 at 10:00.
First Holy Communion Ceremony for third graders will be on Saturday 4/25 at 11:00.

Ms. Saville