Dear Parents, CHECK FOR UPDATE IN CAPITALS FOR ALL GRADES.
I'm sorry for my absence on Friday. The ELA quiz and Religion quiz are rescheduled for next week. In case students were not reminded to take home their Religion text book on Friday, I will give the ELA quiz on Mon. and Religion on Tues. Our Thanksgiving Mass will be on Wed. at 9:00 followed by the Honors Assembly. Please see below for guidelines on what to study:
FOURTH
HOMEWORK FOR 11/26 HANDWRITING - DO P. 34. REL. WORKBOOK - ANSWER P.10
ELA - Review the meaning of various proverbs: http://esl.fis.edu/vocab/Proverbs/proverbofDay.htm
Review multiple meaning words on the practice exercises on:http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/multiplemean.htm
Review synonyms and antonyms exercises in textbook done as classwork.
Review information on the storm you researched: causes, effects, ways to prepare for it. Be able to show some new vocabulary you learned through your research.
REL - Study Chapter 8 and all Unit 2 vocabulary words on www.sadlierreligion.com
Know the story of the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, Jesus' Two Great Commandments, Jesus' New Commandment, covenant
THIRD
HOMEWORK FOR 11/26 HANDWRITING - DO P. 58. REL. WORKBOOK - ANSWER P.29
ELA - Review prefixes and suffixes and root words that go with them (in notebook)
Review multiple meaning words on the practice exercises on:http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/multiplemean.htm
Review information on the simple machine you researched: how it works, its parts, and various examples. Be able to show some new vocabulary you learned through your research.
REL - Study Chapters 8 and 11 and all Unit 2 words on www.sadlierreligion.com
Know the meaning of pope, bishop, pastor, deacon, lay people, religious brother or sister.
Know why the church is one, holy, catholic, apostolic.
SECOND
HOMEWORK FOR 11/26 HANDWRITING - DO PP.30-31 REL. WORKBOOK - ANSWER P.11. READ DIRECTIONS AND DO BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM NEATLY.
ELA - Review features on a goldfish and simile for each (in notebook)
Study meaning of these words: introduction, conclusion, simile, alliteration.
Review information on the season you described in class including changes in weather, trees,
animal behavior, people's activities.
REL - Study Chapter 8. Know meaning of Bible, gospel, Old Testament, New Testament.
Study the parable of "The Forgiving Father" and what it means.
Study Unit 2 words on www.sadlierreligion.com
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 11/18 to 11/22
Dear Parents,
There will be NO weekly Religion quiz this Monday however there will be an ELA quiz this Friday. This Thursday report cards will be distributed to most students and as usual for parents who need to see teachers, parent- teacher conferences will be held that same day from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Honors will be distributed after the Thanksgiving Mass next week.
On Tuesday I will be sending home one sheet that THIRD GRADERS will be using to record ELA terms, definition , and example. We will be using one for each unit and therefore I am asking each student to make six copies of this sheet and bring them in no later than Thursday.
Each class will be taking a Spelling QUIZ this THURSDAY (or Friday) which will count for a Penmanship grade as well. For third and fourth grades this will be in script! Please see below:
SECOND GRADE
Spel - Study columns A, B, and C on http://www.reg8.net/users/0012/docs/iiirregwords10_06.pdf
THIRD GRADE
Spel - Study first and second columns on spelling list (scroll down to view high frequency word list) on http://www.neisd.net/elmlang/WORDS_BLOCK/third_grade.htm. PRACTICE WRITING WORDS IN SCRIPT.
Research about all six types of simple machines and study on http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
Be prepared to write about the machine you chose to research: to describe how it looks , how it works, and give various examples of the machine as it is used today and in the past.
FOURTH GRADE
Spel - Memorize spelling of following words: storm, thunder, blizzard, downpour, draft, hurricane, lightning, thunderstorm, tornado, wind (from Marzano's list)
Research your weather topic on http://www.weatherwizkids.com/index.htm. Read carefully and prepare to write about your topic using precise vocabulary. We will review in class.
Study the explanation for each of the proverbs in the drop down menu on http://esl.fis.edu/vocab/Proverbs/proverbofDay.htm for assessment this Wed.
For Religion all grades should PRINT OUT Unit 2 flash card words in drop down menu under activities tab and begin studying the definitions. Daily assessments will be given on these starting this Wed. By next Monday these should be cut out, with word on one side and corresponding definition on the back and kept in a labeled sandwich bag/
There will be NO weekly Religion quiz this Monday however there will be an ELA quiz this Friday. This Thursday report cards will be distributed to most students and as usual for parents who need to see teachers, parent- teacher conferences will be held that same day from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Honors will be distributed after the Thanksgiving Mass next week.
On Tuesday I will be sending home one sheet that THIRD GRADERS will be using to record ELA terms, definition , and example. We will be using one for each unit and therefore I am asking each student to make six copies of this sheet and bring them in no later than Thursday.
Each class will be taking a Spelling QUIZ this THURSDAY (or Friday) which will count for a Penmanship grade as well. For third and fourth grades this will be in script! Please see below:
SECOND GRADE
Spel - Study columns A, B, and C on http://www.reg8.net/users/0012/docs/iiirregwords10_06.pdf
THIRD GRADE
Spel - Study first and second columns on spelling list (scroll down to view high frequency word list) on http://www.neisd.net/elmlang/WORDS_BLOCK/third_grade.htm. PRACTICE WRITING WORDS IN SCRIPT.
Research about all six types of simple machines and study on http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
Be prepared to write about the machine you chose to research: to describe how it looks , how it works, and give various examples of the machine as it is used today and in the past.
FOURTH GRADE
Spel - Memorize spelling of following words: storm, thunder, blizzard, downpour, draft, hurricane, lightning, thunderstorm, tornado, wind (from Marzano's list)
Research your weather topic on http://www.weatherwizkids.com/index.htm. Read carefully and prepare to write about your topic using precise vocabulary. We will review in class.
Study the explanation for each of the proverbs in the drop down menu on http://esl.fis.edu/vocab/Proverbs/proverbofDay.htm for assessment this Wed.
For Religion all grades should PRINT OUT Unit 2 flash card words in drop down menu under activities tab and begin studying the definitions. Daily assessments will be given on these starting this Wed. By next Monday these should be cut out, with word on one side and corresponding definition on the back and kept in a labeled sandwich bag/
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
CLASSWORK FOR FOURTH GRADE NOV. 12 TH
On looseleaf write a full heading. Do all work in script. List the page number and letter for each activity you are doing (eg. Activity A on p. 168). Follow the directions in the book. Write ONLY the answers (unless you are asked to write the sentence). Use the front and back of the looseleaf.
In Voyages text book answer the following:
Activity B p. 63
Activity C p. 63
Activity F p. 65
Activity G p. 65
Activity A p. 168
Activity B p. 169
Activity D p.170
In Voyages text book answer the following:
Activity B p. 63
Activity C p. 63
Activity F p. 65
Activity G p. 65
Activity A p. 168
Activity B p. 169
Activity D p.170
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 11/11 to 11/15
Dear Parents,
All students were reminded to take home their Religion text book and notebook to study for Religion quiz THIS coming TUESDAY. Third and fourth graders should be ready with their research done and information on looseleaf . This Friday there will be 12:00 dismissal and there will be NO weekly quiz. Pleas see below to know what to review for the Religion quiz :
FOURTH : Study Chapter 5 (pp. 68-78). Study the different types of sins and the definition of each step involved in Reconciliation in the notebook.
THIRD : Study Chapter 18 (pp. 208-218) . Study the different types of sins and the definitions of each step involved in Reconciliation in the notebook.
SECOND: Study Chapter 11 (pp. 132-142) . Be able to summarize the parables of "The Lost Shepherd" and 'The Forgiving Father." Review reciting the Our Father and the Hail Mary prayers.
Check back by Tuesday afternoon to see the rest of this week's homework!
SEE BELOW FOR HOMEWORK for TUESDAY, NOV. 12TH:
FOURTH On looseleaf write a heading in script. Click on following link:
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/mm2.htm. Write the top sentence (next to the number) and the correct sentence that matches its meaning below it so that you have ten sets of sentences.
THIRD On looseleaf write a heading . Click on following link: http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/mm1.htm.Write the top sentence (next to the number) and the correct sentence that matches its meaning below it so that you have ten sets of sentences.
SECOND On looseleaf write a heading. Answer pp 123-124 in Voyages Workbook.
HOMEWORK for THURSDAY, NOV. 14TH:
*****There will be NO weekly ELA quiz tomorrow; however there will be ELA and Religion quizzes next week as usual so please keep checking my homework blogs for UPDATES and study work recorded in both notebooks regularly.
FOURTH Religion Workbook answer p. 13 with at least six sentences in script
Handwriting do pp. 32-33
THIRD Religion Workbook answer p. 30 neatly. Every answer should be different. Write complete sentences. Handwriting do p. 57 neatly in script.
SECOND Religion Workbook answer p. 30 . Write three complete sentences for each. Handwriting do pp. 28-29. STUDY the Act of Contrition prayer on p. 139 and keep reviewing it regularly. By next Friday you should be able to recite it in class!
All students were reminded to take home their Religion text book and notebook to study for Religion quiz THIS coming TUESDAY. Third and fourth graders should be ready with their research done and information on looseleaf . This Friday there will be 12:00 dismissal and there will be NO weekly quiz. Pleas see below to know what to review for the Religion quiz :
FOURTH : Study Chapter 5 (pp. 68-78). Study the different types of sins and the definition of each step involved in Reconciliation in the notebook.
THIRD : Study Chapter 18 (pp. 208-218) . Study the different types of sins and the definitions of each step involved in Reconciliation in the notebook.
SECOND: Study Chapter 11 (pp. 132-142) . Be able to summarize the parables of "The Lost Shepherd" and 'The Forgiving Father." Review reciting the Our Father and the Hail Mary prayers.
Check back by Tuesday afternoon to see the rest of this week's homework!
SEE BELOW FOR HOMEWORK for TUESDAY, NOV. 12TH:
FOURTH On looseleaf write a heading in script. Click on following link:
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/mm2.htm. Write the top sentence (next to the number) and the correct sentence that matches its meaning below it so that you have ten sets of sentences.
THIRD On looseleaf write a heading . Click on following link: http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/mm1.htm.Write the top sentence (next to the number) and the correct sentence that matches its meaning below it so that you have ten sets of sentences.
SECOND On looseleaf write a heading. Answer pp 123-124 in Voyages Workbook.
HOMEWORK for THURSDAY, NOV. 14TH:
*****There will be NO weekly ELA quiz tomorrow; however there will be ELA and Religion quizzes next week as usual so please keep checking my homework blogs for UPDATES and study work recorded in both notebooks regularly.
FOURTH Religion Workbook answer p. 13 with at least six sentences in script
Handwriting do pp. 32-33
THIRD Religion Workbook answer p. 30 neatly. Every answer should be different. Write complete sentences. Handwriting do p. 57 neatly in script.
SECOND Religion Workbook answer p. 30 . Write three complete sentences for each. Handwriting do pp. 28-29. STUDY the Act of Contrition prayer on p. 139 and keep reviewing it regularly. By next Friday you should be able to recite it in class!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades 11/4 to 11/8
Dear Parents, CHECK FOR UPDATE BELOW!
We are now working on Unit TWO in ELA and Religion. Below are areas of research to be done in each grade which will be used for discussion, questioning, applications to literature, and writing assignments as we share research. Since there is no school this Friday or next Monday, students have ample time to do the assignment which is due next Tuesday.
FOURTH GRADE
Do research on the topic or type of weather assigned in class to each student. On looseleaf write a full heading and then respond to the following:
1. Write the weather name as your title. Define the type of weather you researched.
2. Explain what causes it
3. Describe at least one positive effect of the weather.
4. Describe at least three of its negative effects.
5. Explain what you need to do to prepare for this type of weather.
6. Give two or three examples of areas of the world that experience this type of weather.
*Bring three or four large pictures that will aid in your presentation.
THIRD GRADE
Do research on the type of simple machine assigned in class to each student. On looseleaf write a full heading and then respond to the following:
1.Write the name of the simple machine as your title.
2. Explain the type of work done or made easer by this machine.
3. Give at least five examples of this type of machine as it is used today.
Ex. lever: shovel pulley: elevator
4. Show at least three pictures of how the machine works.
5. Find a diagram with the parts of the machine labeled with words: ex. fulcrum, axle, gears)
*A good source to practice on is found on: http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~mwampole/1-resources/simple-machines/
SECOND GRADE
To have additional practice on what we worked on in class, do the following:
On looseleaf write a full heading. THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!
*Choose ONE of these topics and write it as a title: My Birthday The Park Winter Days
*Then write THREE lines with one word for each category:
Adjective Noun Verb Adverb
1. ____________ _________ __________ _____________
2. _____________ __________ __________ _____________
3. _____________ __________ __________ ____________
All the words must be related to the topic you choose.
*****THERE WILL BE AN ELA QUIZ FOR ALL GRADES TOMORROW, THURSDAY, NOV. 7 . STUDY ALL ELA NOTES IN ELA NOTEBOOK FOR UNIT 2.
FOURTH GRADE - STUDY POETIC TERMS (RHYME SCHEME, METER, ETC.
STUDY DEFINITIONS FOR ALL FIGURES OF SPEECH (SIMILE, PERSONIFICATION,ETC
STUDY DIFFERENT PARTS OF SPEECH AS USED IN CONTEXT FROMTHE LONG WINTER
STUDY MEANING OF POEM BY ROBERT FROST.
THIRD GRADE - STUDY ALL IDIOMS AND WHAT THEY MEAN
STUDY CAUSE AND EFFECT CHART
STUDY THREE SETS OF HOMOPHONES: STEAK/STAKE, SOW/SEW, PARE/PAIR
STUDY VOCABULARY DEFINITIONS: IDIOM, HOMOPHONE, PREFIX, SUFFIX, ROOT WORD
SECOND GRADE -STUDY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PARTS OF SPEECH (NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, PRONOUN) AND FIGURES OF SPEECH (SIMILE, ALLITERATION, ONOMATOPOEIA)
STUDY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEGINNINING (INTRODUCTION) AND ENDING (CONCLUSION)
STUDY HOW TO WRITE A POEM OF THREE LINES USING THIS SEQENCE:
ADJECTIVE - NOUN - VERB - ADVERB
AND ENDING WITH A FOURTH LINE THAT STATES A CONCLUSION
BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY ADJECTIVE, NOUN, VERB, ADVERB IN A SENTENCE
BE ABLE TO WRITE A SIMILE USING LIKE AND ANOTHER USING AS
CHECK NOTES IN NOTEBOOK.
We are now working on Unit TWO in ELA and Religion. Below are areas of research to be done in each grade which will be used for discussion, questioning, applications to literature, and writing assignments as we share research. Since there is no school this Friday or next Monday, students have ample time to do the assignment which is due next Tuesday.
FOURTH GRADE
Do research on the topic or type of weather assigned in class to each student. On looseleaf write a full heading and then respond to the following:
1. Write the weather name as your title. Define the type of weather you researched.
2. Explain what causes it
3. Describe at least one positive effect of the weather.
4. Describe at least three of its negative effects.
5. Explain what you need to do to prepare for this type of weather.
6. Give two or three examples of areas of the world that experience this type of weather.
*Bring three or four large pictures that will aid in your presentation.
THIRD GRADE
Do research on the type of simple machine assigned in class to each student. On looseleaf write a full heading and then respond to the following:
1.Write the name of the simple machine as your title.
2. Explain the type of work done or made easer by this machine.
3. Give at least five examples of this type of machine as it is used today.
Ex. lever: shovel pulley: elevator
4. Show at least three pictures of how the machine works.
5. Find a diagram with the parts of the machine labeled with words: ex. fulcrum, axle, gears)
*A good source to practice on is found on: http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~mwampole/1-resources/simple-machines/
SECOND GRADE
To have additional practice on what we worked on in class, do the following:
On looseleaf write a full heading. THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!
*Choose ONE of these topics and write it as a title: My Birthday The Park Winter Days
*Then write THREE lines with one word for each category:
Adjective Noun Verb Adverb
1. ____________ _________ __________ _____________
2. _____________ __________ __________ _____________
3. _____________ __________ __________ ____________
All the words must be related to the topic you choose.
*****THERE WILL BE AN ELA QUIZ FOR ALL GRADES TOMORROW, THURSDAY, NOV. 7 . STUDY ALL ELA NOTES IN ELA NOTEBOOK FOR UNIT 2.
FOURTH GRADE - STUDY POETIC TERMS (RHYME SCHEME, METER, ETC.
STUDY DEFINITIONS FOR ALL FIGURES OF SPEECH (SIMILE, PERSONIFICATION,ETC
STUDY DIFFERENT PARTS OF SPEECH AS USED IN CONTEXT FROMTHE LONG WINTER
STUDY MEANING OF POEM BY ROBERT FROST.
THIRD GRADE - STUDY ALL IDIOMS AND WHAT THEY MEAN
STUDY CAUSE AND EFFECT CHART
STUDY THREE SETS OF HOMOPHONES: STEAK/STAKE, SOW/SEW, PARE/PAIR
STUDY VOCABULARY DEFINITIONS: IDIOM, HOMOPHONE, PREFIX, SUFFIX, ROOT WORD
SECOND GRADE -STUDY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PARTS OF SPEECH (NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, PRONOUN) AND FIGURES OF SPEECH (SIMILE, ALLITERATION, ONOMATOPOEIA)
STUDY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEGINNINING (INTRODUCTION) AND ENDING (CONCLUSION)
STUDY HOW TO WRITE A POEM OF THREE LINES USING THIS SEQENCE:
ADJECTIVE - NOUN - VERB - ADVERB
AND ENDING WITH A FOURTH LINE THAT STATES A CONCLUSION
BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY ADJECTIVE, NOUN, VERB, ADVERB IN A SENTENCE
BE ABLE TO WRITE A SIMILE USING LIKE AND ANOTHER USING AS
CHECK NOTES IN NOTEBOOK.
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