Sunday, February 24, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 2/25 to 3/1

Dear Parents,        UPDATE: CHECK FOR REVIEW NOTES IN RELIGION!
         Just a reminder to all students in each grade that the Unit 3 ELA test and Unit 3 Religion test  has been rescheduled for this Thursday, Feb. 28th.  All students were reminded to study well all notes in their Journal notebooks for the ELA.
         Below is a list for each grade of what needs to be reviewed:

SECOND GRADE
  *review filling in graphic organizers with lists in different categories
eg. listing two features, sounds, movements, habitats of a horse
eg. listing two questions for a friend, news about me, feelings to share
 *know the meaning of ingredients, instructions, groceries
  *know difference between literal and figurative meaning of words
  *study samples of idioms and what they mean
  *be able to wrote describing an animal using a graphic organizer
  *be able to write a friendly letter (with all five parts) using the graphic organizer

THIRD GRADE
 *know the names of different composers, artists, inventors, poets, entertainers
 *know examples of interjections
 * study differences between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
 *know difference between simple, compound, and complex sentences
 *know how to add prefixes and suffixes to create, invent, note and create sentences for these
 *be able to write about the similarities and differences between the words creative & inventive
and give examples of persons from each category
  *be able to write how and why questions about your noteable person and answer these questions
 
FOURTH GRADE
  *review the vocabulary words from Edward Lear's limericks in Nonsense
  *know the difference between writing in first or third person
  *review all notes on comparing types of prose, poetry, drama
  *be able to write a five line limerick poem following the rules of rhthm and rhyme
  *be able to write a non-fiction account of a horse, dog, or mouse
  *be able to describe the character traits of the animal in a fictional book you chose to read
  *be able to compare similarities and/or  differences between the portrayal of the animal in a fiction and in non-fiction

Below is a list of what to review for the RELIGION Test on Feb. 28 for each class:

SECOND GRADE:
*memorize the  steps of the sacrament of Reconciliation and definitions of these words: examining your conscience, confession, contrition, penance, absolution
*know the meaning of the following: free will, assembly, Last Supper, Holy Communion, Ash Wednesday, Easter Sunday, Lent, almsgiving, fasting, and tabernacle (place where the Blessed Sacrament is kept)
*be able to give examples of different sins a second grader might commit
*memorize ALL the Ten Commandments and know ways to follow them

THIRD GRADE
*know the meaning of the following terms: Ascension, Assumption, Annunciation, Pentecost, Passover, Introductory Rite, Concluding Rite
*know which are the Sacraments of Initiation, Sacraments of Healing, Sacraments of Service
*know which parts of the Mass are in the Liturgy of the Word and which are in the Liturgy of the Eucharist
*know Jesus' Two Great Commandments
*be able to describe in detail the sacrament of Baptism (including purpose, people, symbols)
 *know the  four steps of Reconciliation that follow examining your conscience
*be able to describe what happens in your favorite parable and what lesson it teaches (see text pp.296 to 299)

FOURTH GRADE
*know the meaning of the following terms: virtue, dignity, sacred, covenant, martyr, Sermon  on the Mount, almsgiving, fasting, steward, reverence, idolatry
*memorize ALL Ten Commandments and be able to  explain how a fourth grader would follow each
*memorize ALL the Corporal Works and the Spiritual Works of Mercy, know the difference , and be able to describe practical ways to folllow these
*memorize ALL the Beatitudes (from the Sermon on the Mount) and be able to explain what the terms used mean
*memorize Jesus' Two Great Commandments



         This week all classes will be starting Unit 4 which will deal with doing research in history.  FOURTH grade will be doing work on heroes and events of  the American Revolution in both fiction and non-fiction sources. THIRD grade will be working on the presidents and the Constitution and immigration.   SECOND grade will work on writing autobiographies using a timeline followed by biographies of African Americans who fought for freedom against slavery.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO REVIEW FOR ELA UNIT 3 TEST AND FOR  RELIGION UNIT 3
TEST  THIS THURSDAY!

Please see below for this week's homework on these topics:

FOURTH GRADE
ELA 2/26 On looseleaf print a full heading Using the event from the American Revolution assigned in class, answer the following questions based on research in non-fiction sources:  WHERE this took place, WHEN this took place, What is  MOST significant about this event, What else is important to remember about this event, Explain the CAUSE (or CAUSES) , Explain the EFFECTS, Name the SOURCE of your information.
 Refer to : http://www.revolutionary-war.net/revolutionary-war-timeline.html and 
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/revolutionarywartimeline.htm
Click on the link that has information on your assigned topic.

REL 2/28  Print out  all Unit 4 flash card words on www.sadlierreligion.com. and staple pages in Religion notebook.  Study definitions.

THIRD GRADE
ELA 2/26 On looseleaf print a full heading. Using the president assigned in class, do research that answer the following questions which will be used for creating a bio poem in class: 
President's name (first, middle, & last), Four jobs held by him (beides the presidency), Birthplace, THREE activities or hobbies he loved,  Where he was educated, Main place where he lived,   THREE contributions he made, His number order as president, His nickname.

REL 2/28 Print out all Unit 4 flash cards words on www.sadlierreligion.com and staple pages in Religion notebook.  Study definitions.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 2/26 On looseleaf write a heading.  Search for  video on Henry's Freedom Box  by Ellen Levine on http://www.youtube.com/watch?      Write the title  followed by a paragraph of 6 to 8 sentences giving a summary of  THIS STORY  (what happens that is most important).
ABOVE IS THE HOMEWORK THAT WAS ASSIGNED FOR FEB. 26TH. ON FRIDAY THERE WILL BE AN ASSESSMENT ON THIS STORY. PARAGRAPH IS DUE NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY.

Study all mini biographies of African Americans who fought for freedom against slavery on
http.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/aframer/bios/  You can also research on http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/africanamericanbiographies.htm .
Next week the children will be assigned a name from one of these lists to reseach for speech, writing, and assessments .

REL 2/28 Print out all Unit 4 flash cards words on www.sadlierreligion.com and staple pages in   Religion notebook.  Study definitions.



Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 2/18 to 2/22

Dear  Parents,
          Please make sure all students are checking under the correct grade for the homework assignment. There will be NO weekly quizzes this week but daily assessments will continue.   All students should begin reviewing Journal Notebook notes for upcoming Unit 3 Test in ELA and all Religion Unit 3 vocabulary definitions on www.sadlierreligion   Progress reports will be given out this Friday.
          Please read below your grade for this week's homework.

FOURTH GRADE
ELA 3/19 FINISH reading your selected fiction book on an animal character: horse, dog, or mouse.  On looseleaf write a heading and write a Somebody-Wanted-But-So summary of the book. The last two dealing with the problem (BUT) and solution (So) should be three sentences EACH. Then on the same looseleaf write a paragraph of six sentences comparing this fictional animal character with the real animal facts which you researched. Be sure to edit work for correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. No script on this assignment!

REL 3/21 Memorize all Unit 3 definitions from www.sadlierreligion.com and practice answering essay questions in Religion notebook for upcoming Unit 3 test and oral daily assessments.

THIRD GRADE
ELA 3/19  On looseleaf write a heading. and copy each of the following questions leaving space in between for the answers: What caused ______________ to invent (or create) the ________?
What were the effects of what _________ invented (or created)?   Then based on your research on a notable person fill in the blanks and create TWO sentences to answer each question. Be sure to use the conjunctions because,  in order to, or since to answer the first question.  Be sure to use the conjunctions as a result, therefore, or consequently to answer the second question. No script on this

Over the weekend watch the video on The Sign Painter  by Allen Say to discuss next week.
 http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=41668&CategoryID=10495

REL 3/21 Memorize all Unit 3 definitions from www.sadlierreligion.com and practice answering essay questions in Religion notebook for upcoming Unit 3 test and oral daily assessments.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 3/19  Type and print out letter done in class on FRIENDLY letter generator at http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/letter-generator-a-30187.html
or use Microsoft Word program if necessary.  Be sure to edit your letter for errors in punctuation and capitalization and be sure to include all five letter parts. STUDENTS SHOULD DO THE TYPING!

REL 3/21 Memorize all Unit 3 definitions from www.sadlierreligion.com and practice answering essay questions in Religion notebook for upcoming Unit 3 test and oral daily assessments.








         

Second Grade ELA 2/18 to 2/22

Lesson Plan

Second Grade Religion 2/18 to 2/22

Lesson Plan

Third Grade Religion 2/18 to 2/22

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Fourth Grade Religion 2/18 to 2/22

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Fourth Grade ELA 2/11 to 2/15

Lesson Plan

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 2/11 to 2/15

Dear Parents,
       Last week's quizzes will be given this Monday and Tuesday: ELA on Mon. ; Religion on Tues.
Please review what was on last  week's homework for ELA  quiz and study all notes in Journal.)
 The Religion test for 2nd  grade will cover Chapters 9 and 15 (Memorize the Ten Commandments)   
 The Religion test for 3rd will cover Chapters 15 and 18.(Memorize the Sacraments of Initiation, Healing, and Service)
The Religion test for 4th will cover Chapters 9 and 10.(Memorize the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy)
        Lent begins this week with Mass on Ash Wednesday. Mass will be at 11:00 followed by the Honors Assembly for any parents who wish to come.  Dismissal will be at 12:00 this Friday.  On Thursday, Valentine's Day, students should wear RED clothes and may bring in small chocolate treats (kisses, hearts,etc) to share with each other. Valentine cards and stickers can also be exchanged  if you wish .  I will let you know by Monday afternoon if anything else is needed.
      This week 2nd, 3rd, and 4th will have a spelling quiz (ten words in section C on Fry's list sent home previously) and  both 3rd and 4th  will be required to write the words  in script for a penmanship grade as well.

Please check below the correct grade for this week's homework:

 FOURTH GRADE
ELA 2/12 Use the fiction animal  book you selected to complete the Character Frame sheet.  Choose TWO different characters from the book (the first animal  and the second human) and fill in each category describing the characters. Print neatly and be sure to give  specific evidence from the book.

REL 2/14 Study text pp. 232 to 234 and p. 172 to 179.  Answer p. 182 #1 to 8 on looseleaf. Quiz next week on both chapters. Spelling quiz on Fri. on words 4C on Fry's list IN SCRIPT.

THIRD GRADE
ELA 2/12 Use your research on a notable person and write one SIMPLE sentence. one COMPLEX sentence, and one COMPOUND sentence about that person's life on looseleaf.  The on another looseleaf answer ELA Workbook p. 14 #1 to 8.  Change #1 to while, #5 to when, and #7 to although to make complex sentences. 

REL 2/14 Study text pp. 232 to 234 and pp. 220 to 227. Answer p. 230 #1 to 8 on looseleaf. Quiz next week on both chapters. Spelling quiz on Fri. on words 3C on Fry's list IN SCRIPT.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 2/12 On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer pp. 64 and 65 in ELA Workbook.

REL 2/14 Study text pp. 232 to 234 and pp  184 to 191. Answer p. 194 #1 to 8 on looseleaf.. Quiz next week on both chapters. Spelling quiz on Fri. on words 2C on Fry's list.
On a 3x5 index card have your parent PRINT clearly your home address including house number, street, city state, and zip code to practice addressing envelopes in class.


Sunday, February 3, 2013

Second Grade ELA 2/4 to 2/8

Lesson Plan

Third Grade ELA 2/4 to 2/8

Lesson Plan

Fourth Grade ELA 2/4 to 2/8

Lesson Plan

Homework for 2nd, 3rd,& 4th for 2/4 to 2/8

Dear Parents,                                                  PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATE ON ELA QUIZ!
         Please make sure that all test folders you were given are complete and kept in a safe place as childre will be needing to refer to them again during the school year.  Last week's quizzes have been postponed to this week so last Friday's   ELA quiz will be given this Tuesday and Monday's Religion (on bullying notes) quiz will be given on Wednesday. Then there will be another ELA quiz this Fri.
          We are now beginning the third quarter (the most important) and will be doing Unit 3 work.  Please check below your child's grade to view this week's homework:

 FOURTH GRADE
ELA 2/5  Choose a FICTION book(from the list on last week's homework) on the SAME animal you researched.  Then on loose leaf write a heading and give the following information: Title, Author, Names of animal characters, THREE character traits of the main animal character (citing text evidence of character displaying these traits), ONE example of personification (citing text evidence), and Summary (using somebody -wanted-but-so  strategy)
REMEMBER TO STUDY RELIGION NOTES ON BULLYING FOR RELIGION QUIZ ON WED.

REL 2/7 Study text pp. 120 to 129. Answer p. 130 (just answers) on loose leaf.  MEMORIZE the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy on pp. 138-139.
REMEMBER TO STUDY JOURNAL NOTES FOR ELA QUIZ ON FRIDAY.  REVIEW ALL  VOCABULARY FROM LEAR'S NONSENSE LIMERICKS.  PRACTICE  CREATING A 5 LINE LIMERICK FOLLOWING  THE CORRECT RHYME AND RHYTHM PATTERN.  NAME TWO CHARACTER TRAITS OF THE MAIN ANIMAL CHARACTER IN YOUR FICION BOOK AND BE ABLE TO CITE EVIDNCE FROM THE BOOK YOU CHOSE OF HOW HE DISPLAYS THESE TRAITS. 

THIRD GRADE
ELA 2/5 Review  the research you did on a notable person. On looseleaf write a heading.  Create a WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, HOW, and WHY question about that person.  Write a brief answer to each question under each question that can be found in the research.
 REMEMBER TO STUDY RELIGION NOTES ON BULLYING FOR RELIGION QUIZ ON WED.

REL 2/7 Study text pp. 208 to 217. Answer p. 218 (just answers) onlooseleaf. MEMORIZE the four steps of Reconciliation and what each means.
REMEMBER TO STUDY JOURNAL NOTES FOR ELA QUIZ ON FRIDAY. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COORDINATING AND SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIMPLE, COMPLEX, AND COMPOUND SENTENCES  BE ABLE TO CREATE A HOW AND A WHY QUESTION AND ANSWER BASED ON THE RESEARCH YOU DID ON YOUR NOTABLE PERSON.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 2/5 On looseleaf write a heading.  Copy the graphic organizer on an animal done last week.  Under it on the same paper write a title. Then write a paragraph (as shown in class) with an introduction and a conclusion and information listed in the graphic organizer.
 REMEMBER TO STUDY RELIGION NOTES ON BULLYING FOR RELIGION QUIZ ON WED.

REL 2/7 Study text pp. 172 to 180. Answer p. 182 (just answers) on looseleaf. MEMORIZE the definitions on p. 180.
REMEMBER TO STUDY JOURNAL NOTES FOR ELA QUIZ ON FRIDAY. REVIEW THE ANIMAL CATEGORIES WE STUDIED IN CLASS SUCH AS ANIMAL FEATURES,      ANIMAL SOUNDS, ANIMAL MOVEMENTS, HABITAT, BEHAVIOR AND KNOW WHAT WORDS BELONG ON EACH LIST.  BE ABLE TO GIVE TWO EXAMPLES FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES THAT YOU WOULD USE TO WRITE TO A FRIEND:
*QUESTIONS FOR A FRIEND
*NEWS ABOUT ME
*FEELINGS TO SHARE.
BE ABLE TO WRITE A SENTENCE FOR EACH ONE OF THE WORDS YOU  LIST UNDER EACH CATEGORY WHICH IS ALTOGETHER SIX SENTENCES.