Thursday, December 18, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for Christmas Vacation



SECOND 
ELA- Go to http://www.taleswithmorals.com/ and read at least FIVE differentAesop's fables and
 study the morals of each. On looseleaf write a heading. Choose one fable.  Write a paragraph
 of 5 or 6 sentences retelling the story.  Then  write another paragraph of 5 or 6 sentences 
 explaining what  moral or lesson it teaches you and how it can help you in your own life.
REL- Study all Unit 1, 2,  3 flash cards words with definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com.
 Please make sure all are printed out, glued on either side of 3x5  index cards, and STUDIED.
MEMORIZE ALL TEN COMMANDMENTS and the ACT OF CONTRITION. Study Chapter 12 
 and answer pp. 152 and 154 on looseleaf.


THIRD  

ELA -Answer Voyages Workbook pp. 14 (see p. 97 for a model), 22, 24, 53, and 78.  Study
 all grammar notes in ELA notebook on comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs,
 regular and irregular plural nouns, concrete and abstract nouns, regular and irregular verb
 tenses, subject/verb agreement, and pronoun antecedent agreement.  Then answer Voyages 
Workbook pp. 14 (see p. 97 for a model).  Also answer  pp. 22, 24, 53, and 78 ON LOOSELEAF.
List each page and do neatly. All should fit on two sheets of looseleaf.
REL- Study all Unit 1, 2,  3 flash cards words with definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com.
 Please make sure all are printed out, glued on either side of 3x5  index cards, and STUDIED.
 MEMORIZE ALL TEN COMMANDMENTS, study Chapter 17, and answer pp. 205 (matching
 part only) and 206 on looseleaf.

FOURTH
ELA- Go to  http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/ccslh_g4_rl_1_2c.html to study the differences between prose, poetry, and drama.  On THREE sheets of looseleaf write a heading. On one looseleaf write the title Poetry, on  the second write Drama, and on the third write Prose. Click on the first one:  Poetry. Find the elements for this genre as you scroll down. Click on each one of the elements and write its name and definition on the looseleaf titled Poetry.  Follow the same procedure to complete the other two sheets of looseleaf for Drama and for Prose.  STUDY THESE WELL.
 Remember you must click on each element  in each genre to get its definition.
REL- MEMORIZE ALL TEN COMMANDMENTS on p. 99, the CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY and the SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY and what each means on p. 138.
Study Chapter 12 and on looseleaf answer pp. 144 and 154.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 12/15 to 12/19

Dear Parents,
         Please read previous blog on "Notices for 12/15" if you have not done so. Third graders should send in their five dollars for the pizza party by  Wed.  Please  also send in strong plastic or fabric  bag, with child's name on it, to pack up books by Wed. as well. Lessons and Carols is on Friday at 8:30 a.m. if you wish to attend.
        Please see below for this week's homework.

FOURTH
ELA 12/16 Watch the video of  the book The Keeping Quilt on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHHI-YtLvK8  and then on looseleaf write  a heading  and answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. Why did Anna's mother decide to make a quilt?
2. How was the quilt used on the Sabbath?
3. Why did Patricia's mother tell her how the quilt became a part of their family?
4. How did Patricia use the cape after her mom told her that story?
5. Why do you think this book is titled The Keeping Quilt?

REL 12/18 Print out the Unit 3 flash card definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com.  and put them on 3 by 5 index cards as you did before for the previous units. Study these definitions and review the cards from Unit 1 and 2.  Memorize the Ten Commandments.

THIRD
ELA 1216 Watch the video of the book The Boy Who Loved Words on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTScRTNvIcI  and then on looseleaf write a heading and answer the following questions:
1. Choose any five unknown words from the book, look up their definitions, and write their meaning.
2. Give two  examples of alliteration from the book.
3. What do you think is the boy's motivation?
4. What do you think is the lesson of the story?
5. Why do you think this is the lesson?

REL 12/18 Print out the Unit 3 flash card definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com.  and put them on 3 by 5 index cards as you did before for the previous units. Study these definitions and review the cards from Unit 1 and 2.  Memorize the Ten Commandments.

SECOND
ELA 12/16 Watch the video of the fairy tale The Fisherman and His Wife  on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SOqJgbo1nc.  and then on looseleaf write a heading and answer the following questions:
1. How do you know the story is a fairy tale?
2. What is the setting of the story?
3. How does the fisherman feel about asking for more wishes?
4. How does the flounder's feelings change each time he grants a wish?
5. What lesson can we learn from this story?

REL 12/18 Print out the Unit 3 flash card definitions on www.sadlierreligion.com.  and put them on 3 by 5 index cards as you did before for the previous units. Study these definitions and review the cards from Unit 1 and 2.  Memorize the Ten Commandments and the Act of Contrition circled in the back of the text book.


Friday, December 12, 2014

Notices for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for Dec. 15th to 19th

Dear Parents,
         This is our last week before Christmas vacation.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, classes were combined and therefore the THIRD and FOURTH grades (not the second ) will need to take their ELA Writing Quiz this Monday. Please  make sure students study their ELA notes carefully since recent daily assessments have shown some students are NOT reviewing well!  The Religion Weekly Quiz will be given on Tuesday to all classes. See below for the study guide.
         The THIRD and FOURTH grades will be doing their Advent confession this week, although the exact day has not yet been set. Both grades are responsible for knowing each of the Ten Commandments, the Act of Contrition,  as well as the four steps of Reconciliation: confession, contrition, penance, and absolution.  Students should examine their conscience and know their sins.
          On Thursday we will be packing up all books in the cabinets. If you want your child to take home any particular book to study, please let them know before we pack up. January Mid term Exams will most likely begin soon after their return so it is best to review all notes recorded in their notebooks. Students will need to bring in a strong medium size plastic or fabric bag to store books.  
        On Friday each class will sing a Christmas carol in Church  in the morning as part of Lessons and Carols and in the afternoon we will have a pizza party.  Each third grader is asked to bring in five dollars, their own individual juice containers, and ONE bag or box of treats to share.

FOURTH
ELA Quiz on Monday and Religion Quiz on Tuesday. For ELA study last notes given in notebook  For Religion study Chapters 13 and 14 on Advent and Christmas and any notes in notebook. Review also Chapters 4 and 5 as well as the Ten Commandments and the Act of Contrition.

THIRD
ELA Quiz on Monday and Religion Quiz on Tuesday. For ELA study last notes given in notebook  For Religion study Chapters 13 and 14 on Advent and Christmas and any notes in notebook. Review also Chapter 18 as well as the Ten Commandments and the Act of Contrition.

SECOND
Religion Quiz on Monday.  Study Chapters 13 and 14 on Advent. MEMORIZE the Act of Contrition circled in the back of their text book as well as the first three commandments.  Study the rest of the commandments. Assessments on these will be given next week.



       

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades

Dear Parents,
        Please remember that this Friday dismissal is at 12:00.  All students will be taking an ELA Writing Quiz this Friday.  Each class should study their  last ELA notes for writing an essay based on work we have done in class.
  
FOURTH
Handwriting 12/9- Do pp. 22-23.
ELA -12/9 Copy the vocabulary defintions below in your ELA notebook and study for Friday's quiz.
Study also all notes on writng the explanatory essay. 
text structure - the way in which  a reading passage  n is organized  eg. sequential order, cause and effect, or   compare and contrast
author's purpose - reason for writing  eg. to inform, to entertain, to persuade
inference - a conclusion based on text evidence
summarize  - to write a short version of a story giving only  the most important details
cause - why something happens                     
effect - what happens
erosion (n) - the break down of land by wind or water
weathering (n) - the wearing away of rocks caused by weather
glacier (n) - an ice mass
basin (n) - a low lying area of the earth's surface
deteriorate (v)- to become worse
REL -12/11  Review Chapter 5 and make sure you know  the  Act of Contrition and the TEN COMMANDMENTS .

THIRD 
Handwriting 12/9 - Do pp. 96-97.
ELA  12/9 - Copy the vocabulary defintions below in your ELA notebook and study for Friday's quiz.
Study also all notes on writng the explanatory essay. 
flow chart - a graphic organizer for listing events in sequence
sequence - the correct order of events
dialogue - conversation between characters in a story
compare/contrast - stating similarities and differences
adjective- word describing a noun, eg.  such as number , color, size
adverb - word describing a verb telling how, when, or where
culture (n)- beliefs, traditions, and behavior of a group of people
ruins (n)- parts of a building or structure that remains after it has been destroyed
mummy (n)- a dead body wrapped in a cloth that has been preserved
preserved (v)- saved and kept in the same condition
royal (adj) - relating to a king or queen
REL 12/11- Review Chapter 18 and review all the Ten Commandments.


SECOND
Handwritng 12/9- Do pp. 38-39.
ELA 12/9 - Copy the vocabulary defintions below in your ELA notebook and study for Friday's quiz.
Study also all notes on writng the essay (using reasons).  More to follow tomorrow.
biography - a story about a person's life
compare and contrast - to state similarities and differences
sequence - correct order of events
detail - piece of information in  a story
collective noun -  a word meaning a group of people or things  eg. flock, tribe, herd
shelter (n) - a place that protects animals
moist (adj) - slightly wet, damp
locate (v) - to find
adult (n)- a grown up
squash  (n)- a kind of vegetable like pumpkin
REL 12/11 Study the Act of Contrition in textbook p. 139 and the Ten Comandments on p. 329.










Saturday, December 6, 2014

Notices for Mon., Dec 8th

Dear Parents,
         Please remember that our THIRD GRADE school Mass is this Monday,  Dec. 8th. Several students were given parts to do and have practiced in class.  I am  adding an introduction for our Mass and THIS IS ONLY FOR ANY STUDENT WHO DOES NOT HAVE A PART and would like to participate.    I am printing it below to give those third grade students a chance to PRACTICE READING IT.  I will have try outs on  Monday morning and one student  will be chosen.  Any student who has not had a part at this Mass will be chosen for some other event during the school year so please don't be disheartened.
Below is the introduction for the beginning of Mass:
    Today we celebrate the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother.   It is a holy day of obligation in which we recognize that Mary was born without original sin.  God granted her this special grace because she was to be the mother of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  As this feast occurs early in Advent, it is a perfect time to consider Mary and her important role in the celebration of Christmas!
          Please remember also that during Advent THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS will be doing their Advent confessions together as a class soon so please review, as we will be doing in class next week as well.  This includes knowing HOW TO EXAMINE ONE'S CONSCIENCE, the steps of Reconciliation: CONFESSION, CONTRITION, PENANCE, AND ABSOLUTION, as well as reviewing THE ACT OF CONTRITION.
           Please check later on for vocabulary definitions for each class that will need to be reviewed for next week.  There will be no quiz on Monday but there will be a daily assessment after we review as well as an ELA quiz for all classes next Friday.

FOURTH GRADE
text structure - the way in which  a reading passage  n is organized  eg. sequential order, cause and effect, or   compare and contrast
author's purpose - reason for writing  eg. to inform, to entertain, to persuade
inference - a conclusion based on text evidence
summarize  - to write a short version of a story giving only  the most important details
cause - why something happens                    
effect - what happens
erosion (n) - the break down of land by wind or water
weathering (n) - the wearing away of rocks caused by weather
glacier (n) - an ice mass
basin (n) - a low lying area of the earth's surface
deteriorate (v)- to become worse

THIRD GRADE
flow chart - a graphic organizer for listing events in sequence
sequence - the correct order of events
dialogue - conversation between characters in a story
compare/contrast - stating similarities and differences
adjective- word describing a noun, eg.  such as number , color, size
adverb - word describing a verb telling how, when, or where
culture (n)- beliefs, traditions, and behavior of a group of people
ruins (n)- parts of a building or structure that remains after it has been destroyed
mummy (n)- a dead body wrapped in a cloth that has been preserved
preserved (v)- saved and kept in the same condition
royal (adj) - relating to a king or queen

SECOND GRADE
biography - a story about a person's life
compare and contrast - to state similarities and differences
sequence - correct order of events
detail - piece of information in  a story
collective noun -  a word meaning a group of people or things  eg. flock, tribe, herd
shelter (n) - a place that protects animals
moist (adj) - slightly wet, damp
locate (v) - to find
adult (n)- a grown up
squash (n) - a  kind  of vegetable such as acorn or butternut squash or pumpkin







Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades for 12/1 to 12/5

Dear Students,
         
         Please see below for Tuesday's homework and check back 
 FOURTH
Rel - Complete the three paragraph essay on the commandment you were assigned.  Bring in the pictures and put them on standard construction paper.
Spel- Study Study the spelling and practice writing the following words in script for the next Spelling quiz on Friday::especially, familiar, favorite, lightning, necessary, realize, strengthen, opposite, experience, interrupt

THIRD
Spel- Study the spelling and practice writing the following words in script for the next Spelling quiz on Friday: another, does, ready, believe, friendly, thought, caught, important, usually, question
Handwriting - Do pp. 88-89 NEATLY!

SECOND
Spel -Study the following words for the next Spelling test on Friday and review their meanings in Voyages Workbook pp. 192-194:  right, write, dear, deer, ate , eight, here, hear, new, knew, tail, tale
Handwriting - Do pp. 36 -37 NEATLY!

Second Grade Religion 12/1 to 12/5

Lesson Plan

Third Grade Religion 12/1 to 12/5

Lesson Plan

Fourth Grade Religion 12/1 to 12/5

Lesson Plan

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Classwork for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades for Monday, Dec. 1st

All students should take a copy of the New York Progress Book stored in the classroom.  THEY SHOULD BE REMINDED NOT TO WRITE IN THIS BOOK.  They will also need looseleaf  and their Religion book.

FOURTH 
ELA - Read NY Progress Book pp. 100 to 105 and answer pp. 103 and 105 on one sheet of looseleaf.
Study the spelling and practice writing the following words in script for the next Spelling quiz:
especially, familiar, favorite, lightning, necessary, realize, strengthen, opposite, experience, interrupt
REL- Study Chapter 13 about Advent.  Write a paragraph on the December theme: Why is my family important to me? Title it: Families Are Important.

THIRD
ELA - Read NY Progress Book pp. 62 to 68 and answer pp. 65 and 67 on one sheet of looseleaf.
Study the spelling and practice writing the following words in script for the next Spelling quiz:
another, does, ready, believe, friendly, thought, caught, important, usually, question
REL- Study Chapter 13 about Advent.  Write a paragraph on the December theme: Why is my family important to me? Title it: Families Are Important.

*If the third grade has Computer class as scheduled, the ELA will be done tomorrow and the Spelling will be assigned for Tuesday's homework.

SECOND
ELA - Read NY Progress Book pp. 44-45. Copy the chart on p. 46 on looseleaf and fill in the five main events and the characters' feelings.
Study the following words for the next Spelling test and review their meanings in Voyages Workbook pp. 192-194:  right, write, dear, deer, ate , eight, here, hear, new, knew, tail, tale
REL- Study Chapter 13 about Advent.  Write a paragraph on the December theme: Why is my family important to me? Title it: Families Are Important.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Notices and Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 11/24 to 11/18

Dear Parents,
         I am assigning only Handwriting homework for all grades for Tue., Nov. 25:
 FOURTH pp. 44-45          THIRD pp. 84-85               SECOND pp. 34-35

         This week the last ELA and Religion Tests were sent home for review and study. I would like these two tests signed and returned no later than Tues., Dec 2nd.  I will be absent on Dec. 1st so please hold them until that date.  The essay part was the most difficult  and worth 20 points so please note how many points were taken off for that section since that is where many need to concentrate
their effort.
          I am also sending home some list of words for vocabulary development that we will be using for writing assignments after the Thanksgiving holiday so please look them over.  These sheets should remain their homework folders at all times, but you may make an extra copy to keep at home.
           During the Thanksgiving break, I recommend that ALL grades practice working on the language skills on www.ixl.com.  You are allowed to practice on twenty questons a day before you reach your daily practice limit. I suggest woking on any areas we have covered in class  which  you are still finding difficult.
            The fourth grade will  be taking their Religion quiz tomorow since the test copies were sent up after they left.  Each fourth grader was assigned  ONE commandment to research for a project they will do when they return. NO ONE SHOULD PREPARE A  POSTERBOARD but you should first READ THE CHAPTER ON THAT COMMANDMENT IN THEIR TEXT BOOK, makes notes, list subtopics to use for the essay, and find pictures  on google images to go along with the topic.
            Tomorrow all classes should be in uniform for the Thanksgiving Mass and the Honors Assembly which will follow it.  Please check the blog on Wednesday evening and on Friday morning for any additional notices or homework.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!                Thank you.



Saturday, November 22, 2014

Study Guide for Religion Quiz for Mon. Nov. 24th UPDATED!

Dear Parents,
        On Monday all classes will have a Religion quiz. The quiz will cover the same THREE chapters although the subject matter is different for each class.  EACH CLASS SHOULD STUDY CHAPTERS 8, 9, AND 10.   This Wednesday all classes will be attending our Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00.

 FOURTH
Know definitions for: prayer, worship, sacred, reverence, idolatry, bless, vain, psalm, Mass, pharaoh
MEMORIZE the first and second commandment and  ways a fourth grader can follow each one.

THIRD
Know definitions for: diocese, liturgy, synagogue, pilgrimage, holy, catholic, pope, bishop, pastor
Know the different types of prayers: petition, intercession, praise, blessing, thanks
MEMORIZE at least five beliefs that are stated in the Apostles' Creed.

SECOND
Know the definitions for: free will, mercy, mortal sin, venial sin, Old Testament, New Testament,   holy, vain, gospels, God's Ten Commandments, Jesus' Two Great Commandments.
MEMORIZE the FIRST THREE COMMANDMENTS and ways a second grader can follow it.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 11/17 to 11/21

Dear Parents,
          This week all three teachers will  be absent a different day during the week  in order to attend an important workshop.  I am scheduled to attend on Wednesday and therefore will leave independent review work to be done using the ELA and Religion Workbooks. Any work not completed should be finished for homework  and given in no later than Friday.  This classwork will be listed below in case of confusion or absences.
            On Wednesday, class pictures will be taken.  ALL students must be in complete school  uniform (gym clothes can be brought in a bag just in case).  On Friday report cards will be distributed.. Dismissal is at 12:00 noon and parent-teacher conferences begin at 1:00 and end at 7:00.
             The Religion quiz scheduled for this Monday is on hold till Mr. Woods returns to make the copies, but it will most likely be given this week. Please review with your children.
               Please remember to send in cans of food if you have not done so already.



CLASSWORK FOR WED.,NOV.19TH is listed below:
****This should be done IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY and only finished at home if necessary!
               
FOURTH
ELA - On looseleaf answer Voyages pp. 32, 43, 60, 77, 94. Write heading first. Write page numbers.
REL - Read Chapter 10 carefully. Answer p. 128 in the book and p. 130 on looseleaf.

THIRD
ELA - On looseleaf answer Voyages pp. 33, 59, 61, 62, 66. Write heading first. Write page numbers.
REL - Read Chapter 10 carefully. Answer p. 128 in the book and p. 130 on looseleaf.

SECOND
ELA- In Superkids Workbook answer pp. 57, 61, 63, 67, 69 in the book.
REL - Read Chapter 10 carefully. Answer p. 128 in the book and p. 130 on looseleaf.

CHECK BACK ON THURSDAY FOR MORE HOMEWORK OR NOTICES!


           

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 11/10 to 11/14

Dear Parents,    
          Please remember that the school is collecting cans of food for the poor this month. There will be an ELA quiz  for each grade tomorrow  11/14 and  Religion quiz on Monday 11/17.  Please see below for study guides for each class:

FOURTH GRADE
ELA  11/14 For quiz be sure you know the following:
*all Unit 2 definitions in notebook: inference, prediction, mood, verse, stanza
* definition and examples of all the figures of speech in the notebook. Also  see http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/figurative-language.html for extra review.
*information about a weather topic (eg. clouds, lightning, any storm) and to be able  to describe it using a SIMILE and a METAPHOR.
REL 11/14 Study Chapters 9 and 10 in the text book for quiz on Mon. KNOW TH E KEY WORDS.
Study the Chapter Reviews. Answer on looseleaf  for practice.

THIRD GRADE
ELA 11/14 For quiz be sure you know the following:
*all Unit 2 definitions in notebook: idiom, homophone, root, prefix, suffix, literal, figurative.
*examples of words starting with prefix: re-, pre-, mis- and how to use each in sentence.
*examples of words ending with suffix: -ly, -able and how to use each in a sentence.
*example of an IDIOM Amelia Bedelia misunderstands. Be able to explain what the idiom really means (figurative meaning) and what she thinks it means (literal meaning). Be sure to give an example of an idiom -- not a homophone. Be sure you know the difference!
REL 11/14 Study Chapters 8 and 9 in the text book for quiz on Mon. KNOW TH E KEY WORDS.
Study the Chapter Reviews. Answer on looseleaf  for practice.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 11/14 For quiz be sure you know the following:
*all Unit 2 definitions in notebook: theme, chapter, paragraph, author, illustrator, rhyming words.
* definitions and examples of  figurative language: similes, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
*review telling, asking, command, and exclaiming sentences
*how to write a four line poem using either similes, onomatopoeia, OR alliteration (as practiced in class) .  Remember that the simile  and onomatopoeia poem should have an introduction and  a conclusion. The two middle lines are for examples of similes or onomatopoeia.  Also, it should be written as a poem ---not as a paragraph. Longer examples of each are in the notebook.
REL 11/14 Study Chapters 8 and 9 in the text book for quiz on Mon. Memorize the FIRST THREE COMMANDMENTS.  KNOW TH E KEY WORDS.
 Study the Chapter Reviews. Answer on looseleaf  for practice.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for 11/7 to 11/11 SEE UPDATE FOR 3RD!

Dear Parents,
         I DID NOT ASSIGN HOMEWORK THIS PAST THURSDAY SINCE THE SOCIAL STUDIES QUIZ  HAD TO BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY.  THERE IS,  HOWEVER, HOMEWORK  THAT WILL BE ASSIGNED THAT IS DUE ON WED., NOV.  12 WHEN STUDENTS RETURN TO CLASS.  EACH STUDENT WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT PROJECT TO WORK ON IN ORDER TO DO SHARED RESEARCH IN EACH CLASS.  WRITING ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS BASED ON THIS RESEARCH.
              Please see below your grade for directions on how to do your project.

 FOURTH GRADE
        On the " tree map" diagram students drew in their ELA notebooks, students should list THREE SUBTOPICS they will be researching and reporting on next week.  Students must then list FIVE WORDS (not sentences) under each subtopic that will be used in explaining that subtopic. Finally, students are to write each of these words and their meaning on the back of the paper.  That will make a total of 15 words with their.definitions  related to their assigned topic.  Work is due Wed. 11/12.
          
THIRD GRADE                                                                                                                                         Please copy and paste   http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm /to find information on the simple machine you were assigned in class to research.  After careful study, each student should answer the following questions on looseleaf. (Remember the heading!) :
*WHAT is the name of the simple machine and what does it do?
*HOW does the machine work?  Explain in your own words.
*WHERE or WHEN is it used?  Give at least three examples.
Bring in one construction paper with illustrations to show how the machine is used.
Work is due Wed. 11/12.
*Students are reminded to practice script.  Since all students have been practicing, written essays will now be required to be written IN SCRIPT.
****PENMANSHIP EXAM  IN SCRIPT ON WEDNESDAY,  NOV. 12TH!!!!!!!

SECOND GRADE
      Each student was assigned a season today.  Every student will need to create a book using  SIX sheets of construction paper. The first will be the title page with name of season and students's name  in big  letters.  On each of the other FIVE sheets students are to write NEATLY ONE  or TWO sentences  describing activities related only to that season. This can include CLOTHING , SPORTS.  OUTDOOOR ACTIVITIES, TREES, WEATHER, HOLIDAYS, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR associated with that season. Students should then draw or print out some pictures for each page that  goes along with what they wrote.  Work is due  11/12.  PLEASE DO NOT CREATE ANY POSTER BOARDS. WORK IS TO BE ON SIX STANDARD SIZE SHEETS OF CONSTRUCTION PAPER STAPLED TOGETHER.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Notices and Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 11/3 to 11/7

Dear Parents,
         First Quarter Exams will be given this week. Study guides  for all grades for both ELA and  Religion were posted on Oct. 31st.  The ELA exam will be on Wed. and the Religion Exam will be on Thurs. There are no exams on Friday and dismissal is at 11:30.  All students should hold on to both test folders till this Thursday which is when they will be collected.  It is important that they be handed in on Thursday since there will be NO  SCHOOL next  Monday or Tuesday.
        We will be collecting cans for the poor this month.  Every student in third grade should bring in two or three cans of food if possible.
        Please see below for this week's homework for all three grades:

ALL GRADES
 11/ 4  ELA Review all quizzes in test folders. Review all Unit 1 and Unit 2 notes.Study everything listed in the Study Guide for your grade level.  Each student will be writing a complete essay in both ELA and Religion which consists of one paragraph for second grade, two paragraphs for third, and three paragraphs for fourth grade.
  11/5  RELIGION Review all quizzes in test folders.  Review all notes in notebook.  Study everything listed in the Study Guide for you grade level.

NOTE: I AM NOT ASSIGNING HOMEWORK THIS THURSDAY SINCE THE SOCIAL STUDIES QUIZ SINCE HAS TO BE GIVEN THIS FRIDAY.  THERE IS,  HOWEVER, HOMEWORK  THAT WILL BE ASSIGNED THAT IS DUE ON WED., NOV.  12 WHEN STUDENTS RETURN TO CLASS.  EACH STUDENT WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT PROJECT TO WORK ON IN ORDER TO DO SHARED RESEARCH IN EACH CLASS.  WRITING ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS BASED ON THIS RESEARCH.  PLEASE SEE BLOG TITLE  " HOMEWORK FOR 11//8 TO 11/11.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Study Guide for First Quarter Exams for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades

Dear Parents,
         Exams in each subject will begin on Tues. Nov. 4th. Scheduling for these tests will be given later.  Please have all students review well all quizzes in the test folders and  all notes in their ELA and Religion notebooks.  Those are the two main sources they should use to review.  Please see the guide below for ELA:

FOURTH GRADE
*Be able to identify declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences and the correct ending punctuation mark for each type of sentence.
*Be able to show how commas make a difference in the meaning of sentences.
*Be able to use capital letter correctly in titles, proper nouns, at the start of quotes, etc.
*Be able to recognize fragments and run-on's and how to correct them by writing complete sentences.
*Be able to recognize simple, complex, and compound sentences
*Be able to write many examples of complex and compound sentences with correct use of commas.
*Be able to use various transition words correctly (see sheet in folder)
*Be able to use correct punctuation and capitalization in dialogue.                                                      eg. My brother asked, "Are you coming?"
*Know the meaning of the following words: terrain, thermal, ominous, immobile, assemble, sprained, provisions, opportunity.
*Know the definition of the following vocabulary terms:  narrative writing, dialogue, quotation, detail, setting, theme, lore, artistic license, myth, legend, simile, metaphor, personification, environment, habitat, adaptation.
* Be able to create an organizer with a beginning, middle, and end format and with two bullets under each showing examples of sensory details and dialog on a given topic. Then use the organizer to create a well-organized essay of three paragraphs with six sentences in each.  The essay must show use of compound and complex sentences and use of  transition words to introduce each paragraph.
* Review the notes on how  the Native American culture is depicted in the book And Still the Turtle Watched and in the poem "Indian Names." Consider  what these two literary works have in common.  Give examples from  the book. Consider the theme of the poem and how the poet presents this theme.

THIRD GRADE
*Be able to identify a statement, a question, a command, and an exclamation and the ending punctuation mark for each type of sentence.
*Be able to use capital letter correctly in titles, proper nouns, at the start of quotes, etc.
*Be able to recognize fragments and run-on's and how to correct them by writing complete sentences.
*Be able to recognize simple, complex, and compound sentences.
*Be able to write many examples of complex and compound sentences with correct use of commas.
*Be able to recognize the following different parts of speech and know their places and function in a sentence:  adjective, noun, pronoun, verb, adverb.
*Be able to distinguish the different verb tenses: present, past, future and how to write the verb or verb phrase for each, including some irregular verbs.
*Be able to use capital letters correctly in titles, proper nouns, start of quotes. etc
*Be able to give the meaning of the following words:  cross, abruptly, compel, commotion, outrage, murmur, despair, condition, approaching, onlooker.
*Know the definitions of the following vocabulary terms: generational story, character trait, character motivation, draft, edit, revise, trickster tale, trickster, fool, problem, solution, idiom, prefix, suffix, root word.
*Be ready to create an organizer with a beginning, middle, and ending format with two bullets under each showing examples of sensory details and dialog on a give topi  Then use the organizer to create a well-organized essay of two paragraphs with six sentences in each.  The essay must show use of compound and complex sentences and use of  time order words to introduce each paragraph.
*Review the sheet of notes on the trickster tales.  Be able to identify the trickster, the fool (s), the problem, the solution, and the moral of each tale.


SECOND GRADE
*Be able to use apostrophes correctly in possessives:  eg. one boy's pencils      all the boys' pencils
*Be able to use apostrophes correctly in contractions:  eg. has not - hasn't   will not - won't
*Be able to use capital letters correctly: at the beginning of sentences, the word I, names, months, days, holidays, proper names of places, and in titles.
*Be able to recognize which words can be joined to make compound words: eg. waterfall
*Be able to use ending punctuation marks correctly: period, question mark, exclamation point
*Be able to recognize a fragment (incomplete sentence), a run-on sentence (two or more sentences joined together incorrectly), and a correct sentence.  (See notebook and quizzes.)
*Be be able to recognize the name of each letter part and how to write them using capital letters and commas correctly: eg. Nov. 1, 2014      Dear Joe,       Your friend,    Indenting  to start the body
* To know the character traits of Charlotte, Wilbur, and Templeton  from Charlotte's Web.(notebook)
*Be able to give the meaning of the following words: gigantic, glare, custom, snatch, ache, decide, relief, ruin.  
*Know the definitions of the following vocabulary terms: autobiography, introduction, conclusion, paragraph, title, plot, setting, character, sequence, time order words (sequence words), author, illustrator, capitalization, punctuation.
*Be able to write an autobiography  of six  COMPLETE sentences in paragraph form with a title, introduction, and conclusion. See notebook and quizzes.  Student should check for correct use of capital letters and punctuation,
*Be able to write an informational essay explaining the friendship between two animals using the time order words First, Next, Then, Last to describe the sequence of events in a true story.
You can view the video again if you search videos on Owen and Mzee on PBS kids site.

Below is the Study Guide for Religion:

FOURTH  GRADE
*Know the definitions of all the Unit 1 flash card words on www.sadlierreligion.com
*Study all quizzes and Chapters 1 through 4 in textbook.
*Study all notes especially ones referring to creation, God's image, conscience, temptation, and feelings involved in making a moral choice.
*Memorize the Sanctus prayer, Jesus' Two Great Commandments, and Jesus' New Commandment.
*Memorize ALL the steps for making a good moral choice (in notebook).
*Memorize the five Joyful Mysteries and what happens in each.
*Be able to explain the different types of sins (see notebook).
*Be able to retell and explain the parables of "The Good Samaritan" and "The Prodigal Son."
*Be able to explain the covenant relationship between God and the Chosen People of Israel.

THIRD GRADE
*Know the definitions of all the Unit 1 flash card words on www.sadlierreligion.com
*Study all quizzes and Chapters 1 through 4 in textbook. Study all notes in notebook.
*Know the difference between the parables and the miracles of Jesus.
*Be able to identify and explain the two Parables of the Kingdom: "The Mustard Seed" and "The Sower of Seeds."
*Be able to describe the type of person represented by each seed in "The Sower of Seeds."
*Be able to retell and explain any other parable or miracle summarized in your notebook.

SECOND GRADE
*Know the definitions of all the Unit 1 flash card words on www.sadlierreligion.com
*Study all quizzes and Chapters 1 through 4 in textbook.  Study any notes in notebook.
*Be able to explain how to respect the lives of the unborn, the handicapped, and the elderly.
*Be able to distinguish the Blessed Trinity from the Holy Family; the apostles from the disciples.
*Be able to explain what happens in the sacrament of Baptism and the meaning of the symbols light and water.
*Be able to retell the parable of "The Good Shepherd" and explain who the shepherd, the sheep, and the one who ran away represent.
*Know the difference between the terms: Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost, and Incarnation, and the Church.
*Be able to identify the seven sacraments.




Monday, October 27, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades for 10/27 to 10/31

Dear Parents,
         Hopefully, you read the previous blog sent on the weekend including the study for the Spelling quiz and notices about Halloween (for third grade).  If not please scroll down and check.
         Now that ALL UNIT 1  quizzes have been completed, corrected, and entered on the SIS, all will be sent home in test  folders. One folder is for Religion and the other is for ELA.  Students should review errors on  each quiz carefully since exams next week will be based on questions covered in these quizzes.  Each quiz should be signed and returned in the same folder.  They will be collected after exams are over.  NO ANSWERS ARE TO BE CHANGED ON THE QUIZ. Please remember that  EXAMS BEGIN NOV. 4TH.
          Please check below for Tuesday's homework.  More to follow! Please check on Wednesday.

FOURTH
 10/28 Handwriting- Do pp. 32 and 33.
10/28 ELA - On looseleaf answer ELA  Workbook pp. 104 and 116 .  Begin research on topic given in class.

10/30 Please complete all Classwork not finished in class. ELA  NY Progress Book should be done in class, but students may complete Religion and Handwriting at home.  It will be checked tomorrow.
Review all quizzes in the two test folders that were sent home on Wed.  Do over all errors on looseleaf.  Please check blog for EXAM STUDY GUIDE which will be posted by Friday afternoon.


THIRD
10/28 Handwriting - Do pp. 71 and 72. Please send in $5.00 for pizza no later than Wed.
10/28 ELA  - On looseleaf answer ELA Workbook pp. 83 and 100.

10/30  *FOUR STUDENTS STILL NEED TO BRING IN THEIR MONEY FOR THE PIZZA PARTY!
10/30 Please complete all Classwork not finished in class. ELA  NY Progress Book should be done in class, but students may complete Religion and Handwriting at home.  It will be checked tomorrow.
Review all quizzes in the two test folders that were sent home on Wed.  Do over all errors on looseleaf.  Please check blog for EXAM STUDY GUIDE which will be posted by Friday afternoon.


SECOND
10/28 Handwriting - Do pp. 26 and 27.
10/28 ELA - On looseleaf answer ELA  Voyages Workbook pp. 97 and 127.

10/30 Please complete all Classwork not finished in class. ELA  NY Progress Book should be done in class, but students may complete Religion and Handwriting at home.  It will be checked tomorrow.
Review all quizzes in the two test folders that were sent home on Wed.  Do over all errors on looseleaf.  Please check blog for EXAM STUDY GUIDE which will be posted by Friday afternoon.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Study Guide for Quizzes on Monday and notices about Halloween

Dear Parents,
         Instead of the usual ELA quiz, Religion assessments were given on Friday based on the Safe Environment Curriculum taught during the week.  This included several worksheets provided in the curriculum as well as a writing piece using key word notes and a poster with a slogan to show their understanding of stranger danger awareness, home alone rules, and the buddy system.
          There is a Book Fair this week.  Flyers were sent home on Friday.  Students should have an idea of what they want to purchase and bring the correct amount of money in a purse to avoid loss.
          A Spelling/Handwriting quiz will be given to all classes on Monday based on the words below.  I will let you know on Tuesday if it will be possible to give a Grammar quiz on Thursday since Friday is HALLOWEEN! Please make sure students STUDY the spelling and practice joining the letters correctly in script (3rd & 4th only) since this score will make a difference in the total ELA grade when it is averaged in.

FOURTH GRADE SPELLING WORDS:
usually, heard, friend, however, door, order, during, better, short, didn't

THIRD GRADE SPELLING WORDS:
light, thought, under, story, don't, while, might, example, close, beginning

SECOND GRADE SPELLING WORDS:
sentence, think, great, where, through, before, right, much, good, any

                       On Halloween all third graders (home room) should come dressed in their costume and will wear their costume all day. Students will not be allowed to change clothes in school. Costumes should be a safe length. Sine the Pre K and kindergarten classes will form a parade for trick or treat, it is important that each student bring one  large bag of small sealed candy pieces to give out to them and bring one other treat to share with their own third grade class. Students will be assigned to bring in candies, cookies, or snacks so that we have an assortment.  Each student should bring their own small juice containers (I suggest at least two or three for the day).  I will be ordering pizza for the class so each student will need to bring in five dollars by Wednesday. If you do not want pizza, please bring in your own lunch that day. Students may not bring in any large bottles or glass bottles.  Home made treats are allowed but please enough for 22 students.  Students are NOT allowed to bring in electronics games but board games or playing cards are allowed.
                       Finally, EXAMS will begin on Nov. 4th.  ALL students will need to study the quizzes which WILL be sent home for review since exams will be based on these and the study guide that will be posted on the blog by this Friday.
               


  


         

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for 10/20 to 10/24

Dear Parents,
          All grades are taking the ELA Interim Test this Tuesday and the Math Interim Test this Thurs.
The next ones won't be given until February. In Religion only the Safe Environment curriculum is being covered which involves alerting children on how to use good judgment to protect themselves from strangers.
           Please see below for Tuesday's homework and check back on Thursday for the next homework assignment.

FOURTH
10/21 Handwriting - Do pp. 30 and 31 neatly and completely.
           Religion - On looseleaf write a full heading.  Write  the title The Prodigal Son  (also called The Forgiving Father) . Write a summary of NO MORE than 6 to 8 sentences about the parable.  Be include to include the older's brother reaction as well as the father's. Be sure to tell the story IN YOUR OWN WORDS and to use COMPLETE SENTENCES.
10/23 Handwriting quiz tomorrow . Review how to join letters in script.


THIRD
10/21 Handwriting - Do pp. 69 and 70 neatly and completely.
           Religion - On looseleaf write a full heading.  Write  the title The Good Samaritan. Write a summary of NO MORE than 6 to 8 sentences about the parable. Check your notebook but be sure to tell the story IN YOUR OWN WORDS and be sure to use COMPLETE SENTENCES.
10/23  Copy the flower design on  new looseleaf and fill in the required information about the saint that you researched. Do neatly on lines.
              ELA On looseleaf answer p. 104 in ELA Workbook.


SECOND
Handwriting - Do pp.22 and 23 neatly and completely.
           Religion - Read the parable n Religion book pp. 132-133 which we discussed in class. On looseleaf write a full heading.  Write  the title The Good Shepherd  (also called The Lost Sheep). Write a summary of NO MORE than 5 to 6 sentences.  Be sure to tell the story IN YOUR OWN WORDS and to use COMPLETE SENTENCES.
10/23 ELA On looseleaf answer Voyages Workbook p. 119 . Write complete sentences using I witth a capital letter.  See p. 118 as a guide.
           Handwriting -  Do pp. 24-25 neatly.

Second Grade Religion 10/20 to 10/24

Lesson Plan

Third Grade Religion 10/20 to 10/24

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Fourth Grade Religion 10/20 to 10/24

Lesson Plan

Second Grade ELA 10/20 to 10/24

Lesson Plan

Third Grade ELA 10/20 to 10/24

Lesson Plan

Fourth Grade ELA 10/20 to 10/24

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders for 10/16

Dear Parents,
           Please remember that last week's ELA Writing Quiz for all grades has been rescheduled for this Friday. This is a reminder that on Monday all classes will be given  the Religion weekly quiz as well.  Please be aware also that THIRD graders will not be allowed to wear play clothes on Fridays for a month.  Please ask Mr. Woods if you have questions about this.   Please be aware also that the PBL assignment  on a saint from France is for THIRD graders only.  Each home room teacher is only responsible for his/her home room class's PBL assignments, and each teacher has been assigned   to research saints from a different country. Please see below for homework for Thurs. Oct. 16th.

FOURTH
*Handwriting - Do pp. 24 and 25.  Copy the Ten Commandments from Religion text book p. 99 word for word  IN SCRIPT. Answer the two questions at the bottom.
*Review for ELA Writing Quiz tomorrow.  See previous blog  Study Guide ...for 10/13 to 10/17.
* Religion -Students should have already printed out the flash cards for Unit 1.  Cut out each word and definition and glue each set on 3 X 5 index cards (word on one side and definition on the other).  Place all cards in a  PLASTIC SANDWICH BAG labeled with child's name, grade, and UNIT 1.  Students should keep this bag in a front compartment of their book bag. Due Monday!
*Please have all quizzes signed and returned in the same two test folders by Monday.
ELA - Please review speech on your assigned animal and bring in pictures and notes on what to say.

THIRD
*Handwriting - Do pp. 67 and 68 NEATLY.
*Review for ELA Writing Quiz tomorrow.  See previous blog  Study Guide ...for 10/13 to 10/17.
* Religion -Students should have  already printed out the flash cards for Unit 1.  Cut out each word and definition and glue each set on 3 X 5 index cards (word on one side and definition on the other).  Place all cards in a  PLASTIC SANDWICH BAG labeled with child's name, grade, and UNIT 1.  Students should keep this bag in a front compartment of their book bag. Due Monday!
*Please have all quizzes signed and returned in the same two test folders by Monday.
*PBL - Each student should be prepared to speak about their assigned saint from France by tomorrow. Please refer to the questions assigned previously. Please have one or two pictures of the saint on construction paper.

SECOND
*Handwriting - Do pp. 22 and 23 neatly.  Be sure to write a complete sentence also correctly.
*Review for ELA Writing Quiz tomorrow.  See previous blog  Study Guide ...for 10/13 to 10/17.
* Religion -Students should have already printed out the flash cards for Unit 1.  Cut out each word and definition and glue each set on 3 X 5 index cards (word on one side and definition on the other).  Place all cards in a  PLASTIC SANDWICH BAG labeled with child's name, grade, and UNIT 1.  Students should keep this bag in a front compartment of their book bag. Due Monday!
*Please have all quizzes signed and returned in the same two test folders by Monday.
*ELA- Each student will be given an opportunity to SPEAK before the class. Think about telling your life story as we practiced in the autobiographies. Be ready to describe a brief family event you think would be interesting to tell the class.
       

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Study Guide for ELA and Religion quizzes for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th

Dear Parents,
         Due to Spanish Heritage Day which was celebrated last Friday, all quizzes were cancelled.
Please have students watch the video and review for the ELA quiz which will be given this week (either Wed. or Fri.) and study for the Religion quiz which will be given next Monday.  Some parents have been asking when the Religion  PBL project is due.  Please be aware that PBL is done ONLY on  Fridays when we don't have Mass or early dismissal.  Although each student was assigned a saint to research, I could not assign any further work until we have a "PBL Friday" which is coming up this week.  This Friday, therefore each student will need to give an oral presentation on the life of their assigned saint. Each student should have one or two 3x5 index cards with notes to use for their speech.  Students should focus on the following questions:
*When and where was the saint born?  What area or city in France is the saint's birthplace?
*What are one or two interesting or significant details about the saint's life?
* What sacrifices or actions of this person led to their becoming a saint?
*What contributions did this saint make to help or serve others?
* When did the saint die and when is his or her feast day celebrated?
****Students should bring in one or two pictures of the saint on standard size construction paper. PLEASE DO NOT PREPARE A POSTER BOARD OR BRING A PRINT OUT TO READ FROM.
Students should just have some notes on the research they did to speak about their saint based on the questions listed above.
           We will be completing Unit 1 this week.   I regret the delay in sending test folders home but they will be sent home this week so students can review. Please return  in folders signed by Friday.
I have copied the study guides for the ELA quiz for each grade below.  Please review well.
         
  FOURTH GRADE Study guide:
 Watch the video on "organizing..." on https://learnzillion.com/lessonsets/147-3rd-grade-narrative-writing-responding-to-a-narrative-prompt-2
*Review creating a beginning, middle, ending plan with two details under each including dialog.
*Review using the plan to write two paragraphs including two lines of dialog.
*Review the correct use of punctuation in dialog  (eg.  Carol said, "I can't wait!")
*Review definitions: habitat, environment, adaptation, narrative, dialog (See notes)
*Review vocabulary words: assemble, provisions, thermal, terrain, ominous (See 9/29 to 10/3 homework blog) 

THIRD GRADE Study guide:
Watch the video on "organizing..." on https://learnzillion.com/lessonsets/147-3rd-grade-narrative-writing-responding-to-a-narrative-prompt-2
 *Review creating a beginning, middle, ending plan with two details under each including dialog.
*Review using the plan to write two paragraphs including two lines of dialog.
*Review the correct use of punctuation in dialog  (eg.  Carol said, "I can't wait!")
*Review vocabulary: trickster, edit, revise, draft, research
Review simple, compound, complex sentences.

SECOND GRADE Study guide:
*Review telling their name, their birthplace (using capitals), their age, and their family members
*Review using the plan to write a  paragraph.
*Review correct use of capitalization  (eg. the word I, beginning of  each sentence)
*Review vocabulary: autobiography, sequence, introduction, conclusion, plot  (notebook)
*Review use of apostrophes in possessives  and contractions.


RELIGION  STUDY GUIDES

FOURTH
*Know vocabulary definitions: covenant, prodigal,  Chosen People (Israelites or Hebrew),  human rights
*Be able to retell the parable of "The Prodigal Son"  (text pp. 44-45).
*Memorize Jesus' New Commandment.
*Be able to explain how Jesus' Two Great Commandments reaffirm God's Ten Commandments.
*Study Chapters 4 and 8 especially pp.76 to 80)

THIRD
*Know vocabulary definitions: samaritan, stewardship, last judgment (second coming), heaven.
*Be able to retell the parable of "The Good Samaritan."
*Memorize Jesus' Two Great Commandments.
*Study Chapter 3.

SECOND
*Know vocabulary definitions: grace, original sin, Baptism, symbol (water & light), godparents.
*Study Chapter 4.
*Be able to explain what happens in the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation , Eucharist.
*Be able to explain why water and light are SYMBOLS for Baptism.


Sunday, October 5, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades for 10/6 to 10/10

Dear Parents,
         Please remember to send in Progress reports signed on Monday. Both test folders that will be received on Monday are due on Wednesday with all quizzes signed.  This Friday there will be 12:00 dismissal.  Students in third and fourth grades should be prepared to give their speeches this week.
Fourth grade had to research information on an assigned animal and third have to speak on one interesting family event or experience.  Second grade will be working on autobiographies this week.
       Please be aware that due to rearrangement of scheduling, I was not able to see second or fourth grades last  Monday and this Monday I was not able to see the fourth. Work however was assigned and will be collected.
Please check below for Tuesday's homework and for  Thursday's homework.  SINCE THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, THE RELIGION QUIZ WILL BE GIVEN ON TUESDAY.  PLEASE CHECK BACK ON FRIDAY EVENING  FOR THE RELIGION QUIZ GUIDELINE.                                              
FOURTH  GRADE
 10/7 Handwriting  - Do pp. 16 and 17 NEATLY!
 10/7  ELA- As a followup to the video seen in class on https://learnzillion.com/lessonsets/147-3rd-grade-narrative-writing-responding-to-a-narrative-prompt-2 , students are to follow directions given in class and  complete the graphic organizer on looseleaf about a difficult trip or journey they have experienced with their family.  The organizer must have title, a beginning box with two sentences, a middle box with two sentences, and an ending box with two sentences to explain what happens in the story. There should be two details under each box.These details should be sentences giving sensory details or lines of dialog.

10/9 ELA Quiz tomorrow will be on writing based on the beginning, middle, and ending plan students worked on this week.  Students will be given a different topic but  will need to follow the same plan as mentioned above for 10/7.
Study guide:
*Review creating a beginning, middle, ending plan with two details under each including dialog.
*Review using the plan to write two paragraphs including two lines of dialog.
*Review the correct use of punctuation in dialog  (eg.  Carol said, "I can't wait!")
*Review definitions: habitat, environment, adaptation, narrative, dialog (See notes)
*Review vocabulary words: assemble, provisions, thermal, terrain, ominous (See 9/29 to 10/3 homework blog)

THIRD GRADE
10/7 Handwriting - Do pp. 52 and 53 NEATLY!
10/7 ELA- As a followup to the video seen in class on  https://learnzillion.com/lessonsets/147-3rd-grade-narrative-writing-responding-to-a-narrative-prompt-2 students are to follow directions given in class and  complete the graphic organizer on looseleaf about a family problem they have experienced and how it was solved. The organizer must have title, a beginning box with two sentences, a middle box with two sentences, and an ending box with two sentences to explain what happens in the story. There should be two details under each box. These details should be sentences giving sensory details or lines of dialog.

10/9 ELA Quiz tomorrow will be on writing based on the beginning, middle, and ending plan students worked on this week.  Students will be given a different topic but  will need to follow the same plan as mentioned above for 10/7.
Study guide:
*Review creating a beginning, middle, ending plan with two details under each including dialog.
*Review using the plan to write two paragraphs including two lines of dialog.
*Review the correct use of punctuation in dialog  (eg.  Carol said, "I can't wait!")
*Review vocabulary: trickster, edit, revise, draft, research
Review simple, compound, complex sentences.

SECOND GRADE
10/7 Handwriting - Do  pp. 20 and 21 neatly.  Write the sentence correctly.
10/7 ELA - On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer ELA Workbook  pp. 101 and 102 (just answers)

10/9 ELA Quiz tomorrow will be on writing an autobiography based on the plan students worked on this week.  Students should review their notes. Students will need to be able to write complete sentences based on the plan.
Study guide:
*Review telling their name, their birthplace (using capitals), their age, and their family members
*Review using the plan to write a  paragraph.
*Review correct use of capitalization  (eg. the word I, beginning of  each sentence)
*Review vocabulary: autobiography, sequence, introduction, conclusion, plot  (notebook)
*Review use of apostrophes in possessives  and contractions

Friday, October 3, 2014

Study Guide for Rel. Quiz on 10/ 6

Dear Parents,
          On Friday, Oct. 3rd, all students received Progress Reports.  These need to be signed and returned on Monday.  On Monday, Oct. 6th, I will also be sending home two test folders -one for ELA and the other for Religion.  Each quiz must be signed, placed back in the same two  folders, and returned with  all quizzes inside NO LATER THAN WED., OCT. 8TH. No answers are to be erased or changed in any way on any quiz.   No other teachers' quizzes should be placed in these test folders.  Please review quizzes with your child.  Upon return,  I will keep all quizzes SAFE in class so that they can be sent home again just  before UNIT TEST #  1 so students can study for the Unit test.  In this way you do not have to worry about the quizzes being  discarded or misplaced. If both test folders are returned, no more tests will be sent home. The parent will need to make an appointment to see me.
          Since there is a Religion quiz every Monday, this is a reminder that students need to recheck the blog on Sundays for their Religion study guide. This week I am providing the study guide earlier but please remember to check back here to review on Sunday.

FOURTH GRADE
 *Memorize Jesus' Two Great Commandments ( as stated in the notes)
*Be able to retell the parable of "The Good Samaritan." (notes)
*Be able to explain what this parable teaches us. (notes)
*Be able to explain  WHEN and HOW to examine one's conscience (text pp. 58, 62, and 63)
*Be able to retell the parable of "The Prodigal Son" (also called "The Forgiving Father") text p.56
*Be able to explain what this parable is teaching us. ( text p.57)
*Know vocabulary words: parable, Samaritan, examination of conscience, Jesus' Two  Great Commandments.


THIRD GRADE
*Know the difference between a parable and a miracle.
*Be able to give two examples of a parables and two examples of a miracle. (notes)
*Be able to retell the story of "The Wedding of Cana" using correct vocabulary (eg. stone jars)
*Be able to retell the story of "The Widows's Son" using correct vocabulary  (eg. compassion)
*Be able to retell the story of "The Multiplication of Loaves and Fish."
*** Be able to tell what all these stories have in common.
*Know vocabulary words: parable,miracle, widow, loaves


SECOND GRADE
*Study Religion text pp. 44 to 48 and know meaning of key words
*Know how to identify each of the seven sacraments by its description  (text pp. 50-51)
*Be  able to explain what happens when  you are baptized. (text pp. 56-57)
*Know the vocabulary words: Catholics, sacrament, parishes, worship


Saturday, September 27, 2014

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 9/29 to 10/3

Dear Parents,
         According to the last revised schedule, gym for third grade is on  Monday at 10:15  AND Wednesday from 2:00 to 2:45.  This Friday we have Mass for the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. As usual, students are allowed to bring in their pets to be blessed during the Mass. Please remember, however that a parent MUST be able to take the pet back home as soon as Mass is over.
         This Friday each home room began their PBL (Project Based Learning). The third grade class will be working on researching saints from France. This past Friday each  student was assigned a different saint to research and report on in  next few weeks. (The name is in their assignment book)
          As mentioned before, there will be NO quizzes this Monday. There will be a Spelling test on Wed. and an  ELA quiz on  Friday for all classes.  I have listed below the Spelling words  and the vocabulary definitions each class needs to know.
           PLEASE CHECK BACK DURING THE WEEK FOR ANY ADDITIONAL STUDY GUIDELINES OR ANY UPDATES!

FOURTH
9/30 Study for quiz on Wednesday.  Practice writing words  in script.
Spelling words:  problem, know, since, piece, told, stand, friend, complete, question, your

9/30 After you are assigned an animal in class, do research and on looseleaf write a heading and answer the following questions:
*What are the animal's characteristics?
*What is its habitat?
* Which are its usual predators?
* How does it defend itself?
* How does it adapt to its environment in order to survive?
Prepare to give a speech on Monday, Oct. 6 based on answers to the questions above. Bring in one or two pictures to use in your speech. Place each picture on standard size construction paper. Each picture should be  about as large as a sheet of looseleaf.
    

10/2 Study for quiz on Friday as well as any ELA notes given this week.
Vocabulary definitions:
opportunity  (n) chance to do something
sprained   (v) twisted muscle
terrain   (n) ground, land
thermal  (adj) holding in heat
assemble  (v) to gather together
immobile (adj) not moving
ominous (adj) threatening
provisions (n) food and supplies

Study guide for quiz:
*showing how using commas can change the meaning of a sentence (based on notes and book I read)
*examples of coordinating conjunctions and type of sentence in which it is used
*examples of subordinating conjunctions and type of sentence in which it is used
* knowing the difference between simple, compound, and complex sentences
*being able to write  a compound and  a complex sentence in a narrative paragraph
*knowing where the comma is placed in a compound and  a complex sentence
*know meaning of vocabulary words listed above
*know how to use each of these words correctly in a sentence to show its meaning
*review use of ending marks for each of the four types of sentences and  correct use of capitals





THIRD
9/30 Study for quiz on Wednesday.  Practice writing  words in script.
Spelling words: high, near, every, friend, between, country, plants, school, city, earth

9/30 Interview a family member asking about some interesting  family experiences they have had they'd like to pass on to you.  On looseleaf write a heading and write some notes about the family  event  in correct order.  Be prepared to use this information to write a narrative story in class.

10/2 Study for quiz on Friday as well as any ELA notes given this week.
Vocabulary definitions:
condition  (n)  situation someone is in
commotion  (n) noise, lots of activity
stealthy  (adj)  secretly, slyly
despair  (n)  state of feeling hopeless
onlooker  (n)  person watching
approaching (v) coming closer
murmur (v)  low sound, whisper
outrage (v) feeling of anger at an injustice

Study guide for quiz:
*identifying the part of speech of each word in  sentence: noun, verb (action or linking), pronoun, adjective, adverb   eg. He heard the hungry baby cry loudly.
*examples of coordinating conjunctions and type of sentence in which it is used
*examples of subordinating conjunctions and type of sentence in which it is used
* knowing the difference between simple, compound, and complex sentences
*being able to write  a compound and  a complex sentence in a narrative paragraph
*knowing where the comma is placed in a compound and  a complex sentence
*know meaning of vocabulary words listed above
*know how to use each of these words correctly in a sentence to show its meaning
*review use of ending marks for each of the four types of sentences and  correct use of capitals





SECOND
9/30 Study for quiz on Wednesday.
Spelling words: new, take, our, little, only, know, live, most, very, after 

9/30 On looseleaf write a heading. In ELA Workbook  answer p. 58 # 1 to 5 only and p.60 #1 to 5 (answers only) on ONE sheet of looseleaf.  Work is due Friday.

10/2 Study for quiz on Friday as well as any ELA notes given this week.
Vocabulary definitions:
custom  (n)  tradition, usual way of doing things
decide  (v)  to choose
glare (v)  to stare at angrily
ruin  (v) to mess up or spoil
relief  (n)  rest or break
snatch (v) to grab
ache  (n) pain
gigantic  (adj) very big

Study guide for quiz:
*where to place apostrophes in singular and plural possessives (ELA Workbook pp. 56-57)
*where to place apostrophes in contractions with not (ELA Workbook pp. 146-147)
*what words can be joined to make compound words and which cannot  (ELA Workbook pp. 59-60)
*know meaning of vocabulary words listed above
*know how to use each of these words correctly in a sentence to show its meaning
*review use of ending marks for each of the four types of sentences and  correct use of capitals