Monday, September 29, 2014
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
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
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 9/22 to 9/26
Dear Parents,
There has been a change in schedule. Gym now for third grade will be on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 2:45. Art will be on Thursdays also from 2:00 to 2:45. Second and fourth graders should check with their home room teachers about their new gym schedule.
THURSDAY"S HOMEWORK IS BELOW!
***TODAY MR. WOODS ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WILL BE NO QUIZZES THIS FRIDAY OR MONDAY! QUIZZES WILL BEGIN AGAIN NEXT FRIDAY. Daily assessments however will still be given next week.
FOURTH
9/23 ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p. 104 #1 to 10 (answers only) and p. 26 #1 to 5 (answers only) and #6 to 10 (compound sentences with the comma in place).
9/23 HANDWRITING Do pp. 12 and 13 neatly!
9/26 REL On looseleaf write a full heading. DO NOT WRITE IN RELIGION BOOK! Answer ALL questions in Religion book pp. 54 and 66. Use the front and back of the same looseleaf. Write just the answers.
THIRD
9/23 ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p, 97 #1 to 5 and #11 & 12. Write out each sentence using the comma correctly.
Also answer p. 109 #1 to 8. Copy each title CORRECTLY. Remember to underline titles of books and use quotation marks around titles of poems.
9/23 HANDWRITING Do pp. 50 and 51 neatly!
9/26 REL On looseleaf write a full heading. DO NOT WRITE IN RELIGION BOOK! Answer questions in Religion book pp. 304 and 306. For p. 304 write a paragraph of six sentences in your own words describing and miracles. For p. 306 wrote just the answers.
SECOND
9/23 ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p. 56 (answers ONLY).
Follow the sample sheet done in class today which is in their homework folder. NO SECOND GRADER CAN RECEIVE A SCORE OF FOUR UNLESS THERE IS A FULL HEADING AND WORK IS DONE NEATLY AND COMPLETELY!
9/23 HANDWRITING Do pp. 18 and 19 neatly!
9/26 REL On looseleaf write a full heading. DO NOT WRITE IN RELIGION BOOK! Answer questions in Religion book pp. 41 and 42.
For p. 41 copy the five sentences filling in the blanks. For p. 42 write just the answers.
There has been a change in schedule. Gym now for third grade will be on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 2:45. Art will be on Thursdays also from 2:00 to 2:45. Second and fourth graders should check with their home room teachers about their new gym schedule.
THURSDAY"S HOMEWORK IS BELOW!
***TODAY MR. WOODS ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WILL BE NO QUIZZES THIS FRIDAY OR MONDAY! QUIZZES WILL BEGIN AGAIN NEXT FRIDAY. Daily assessments however will still be given next week.
FOURTH
9/23 ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p. 104 #1 to 10 (answers only) and p. 26 #1 to 5 (answers only) and #6 to 10 (compound sentences with the comma in place).
9/23 HANDWRITING Do pp. 12 and 13 neatly!
9/26 REL On looseleaf write a full heading. DO NOT WRITE IN RELIGION BOOK! Answer ALL questions in Religion book pp. 54 and 66. Use the front and back of the same looseleaf. Write just the answers.
THIRD
9/23 ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p, 97 #1 to 5 and #11 & 12. Write out each sentence using the comma correctly.
Also answer p. 109 #1 to 8. Copy each title CORRECTLY. Remember to underline titles of books and use quotation marks around titles of poems.
9/23 HANDWRITING Do pp. 50 and 51 neatly!
9/26 REL On looseleaf write a full heading. DO NOT WRITE IN RELIGION BOOK! Answer questions in Religion book pp. 304 and 306. For p. 304 write a paragraph of six sentences in your own words describing and miracles. For p. 306 wrote just the answers.
SECOND
9/23 ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p. 56 (answers ONLY).
Follow the sample sheet done in class today which is in their homework folder. NO SECOND GRADER CAN RECEIVE A SCORE OF FOUR UNLESS THERE IS A FULL HEADING AND WORK IS DONE NEATLY AND COMPLETELY!
9/23 HANDWRITING Do pp. 18 and 19 neatly!
9/26 REL On looseleaf write a full heading. DO NOT WRITE IN RELIGION BOOK! Answer questions in Religion book pp. 41 and 42.
For p. 41 copy the five sentences filling in the blanks. For p. 42 write just the answers.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Study Guides for ELA and Religion quizzes for 9/22 and 9/23
Dear Parents,
Since we did not receive any quizzes for distribution on Friday, the ELA quizzes have been postponed till this Monday and therefore the Religion quizzes will be given on Tuesday. Below is a reminder of what was on the previous study guide for ELA as well as the guide for Religion quiz.
FOURTH
ELA QUIZ ON MONDAY: Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Study all notes on the book And Still the Turtle Watched, the story "The Boy Who Wanted the Moon," and the poem "Indian Names." Be able to explain the theme of each. Be able to give examples of artistic license and personification. The review section will be on figuring out the meaning of words using context clues.
RELIGION QUIZ ON TUESDAY. Study all notes in Religion notebook as well Chapter 3 and 4 in the Religion book. Know the definitions for conscience, examination of conscience, conscience formation, temptation, feelings, sin. Memorize the steps for making a good moral choice (notebook). Be able to explain how we can feel sad for making a right moral choice and how we can feel happy for making a wrong moral choice.
THIRD
ELA QUIZ ON MONDAY. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Study ALL notes on the book The Stories Julian Tells. Be able to describe at least two character traits for each character and explain their motivation for acting the way they do. The review section will be on figuring out the meaning of words using context clues.
RELIGION QUIZ ON TUESDAY. Study all notes in Religion notebook as well pp. 296 to 299 in Religion book.
Know the definitions for parable, faith, scripture, Resurrection, Kingdom of God. Be able to explain what happens in each of the parables of the Kingdom: "The Mustard Seed." and "The Sower of Seeds." The later parable will be covered on Monday in class. Be able to explain what each parable means.
SECOND
ELA QUIZ ON MONDAY. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Watch the video again and study notes on the character traits of Charlotte, Wilbur , and Templeton. Review how to correct run- on sentences. Review all parts of a letter including capitalization and punctuation in letter parts
RELIGION QUIZ ON TUESDAY. Study all Notes in notebook as well as Chapter 2 in Religion book. Know the definitions for unborn, elderly, and handicapped (reviewed in class), Resurrection, Pentecost, Church, apostles, disciples. Be able to describe two ways the Holy Spirit helps the Church.
Since we did not receive any quizzes for distribution on Friday, the ELA quizzes have been postponed till this Monday and therefore the Religion quizzes will be given on Tuesday. Below is a reminder of what was on the previous study guide for ELA as well as the guide for Religion quiz.
FOURTH
ELA QUIZ ON MONDAY: Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Study all notes on the book And Still the Turtle Watched, the story "The Boy Who Wanted the Moon," and the poem "Indian Names." Be able to explain the theme of each. Be able to give examples of artistic license and personification. The review section will be on figuring out the meaning of words using context clues.
RELIGION QUIZ ON TUESDAY. Study all notes in Religion notebook as well Chapter 3 and 4 in the Religion book. Know the definitions for conscience, examination of conscience, conscience formation, temptation, feelings, sin. Memorize the steps for making a good moral choice (notebook). Be able to explain how we can feel sad for making a right moral choice and how we can feel happy for making a wrong moral choice.
THIRD
ELA QUIZ ON MONDAY. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Study ALL notes on the book The Stories Julian Tells. Be able to describe at least two character traits for each character and explain their motivation for acting the way they do. The review section will be on figuring out the meaning of words using context clues.
RELIGION QUIZ ON TUESDAY. Study all notes in Religion notebook as well pp. 296 to 299 in Religion book.
Know the definitions for parable, faith, scripture, Resurrection, Kingdom of God. Be able to explain what happens in each of the parables of the Kingdom: "The Mustard Seed." and "The Sower of Seeds." The later parable will be covered on Monday in class. Be able to explain what each parable means.
SECOND
ELA QUIZ ON MONDAY. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Watch the video again and study notes on the character traits of Charlotte, Wilbur , and Templeton. Review how to correct run- on sentences. Review all parts of a letter including capitalization and punctuation in letter parts
RELIGION QUIZ ON TUESDAY. Study all Notes in notebook as well as Chapter 2 in Religion book. Know the definitions for unborn, elderly, and handicapped (reviewed in class), Resurrection, Pentecost, Church, apostles, disciples. Be able to describe two ways the Holy Spirit helps the Church.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 9/15 to 9/19
BESIDES REGULAR GYM CLASSES, THERE WILL SPECIAL GYM CLASSES THIS WEEK ON THURSDAY SO STUDENTS IN SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH SHOULD WEAR GYM CLOTHES. THERE WILL BE 12:00 DISMISSAL THIS FRIDAY 9/19.
Please see below for this week's homework for each grade. CHECK BACK ON THURSDAY again!
Please remember that there will be ELA quiz every Friday and Religion quiz every Monday. Keep checking blog on Thursdays and Sundays for study guides.
FOURTH
REL. 9/16 On looseleaf write a FULL HEADING. Answer ALL TEN questions on p. 30 in Religion book. Write ONLY the number and the answer for each.
*Enter www.sadlierreligion.com. Scroll down to WE BELIEVE . Follow directions on screen. Then click on activities for Unit 1 to get drop down menu. On this menu click on flashcards (on bottom). Print out all sheets for this Unit. Bring sheets to school as is. Due by Thursday.
HANDWRITING 9/16 Do pp. 14 and 15 NEATLY.
ELA 9/19 ELA quiz tomorrow. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Study all notes on the book And Still the Turtle Watched, the story "The Boy Who Wanted the Moon," and the poem "Indian Names." Be able to explain the theme of each. Be able to give examples of artistic license and personification. The review section will be on figuring out the meaning of words using context clues.
THIRD
REL. 9/16 On looseleaf write a FULL HEADING. Answer ALL TEN questions on p. 30 in Religion book. Write ONLY the number and the answer for each (NO questions or directions)
*Enter www.sadlierreligion.com. Scroll down to WE BELIEVE . Follow directions on screen. Then click on activities for Unit 1 to get drop down menu. On this menu click on flashcards (on bottom). Print out all sheets for this Unit. Bring sheets to school as is. Due by Thursday.
HANDWRITING 9/16 Do pp. 48 and 49 NEATLY.
ELA 9/19 ELA quiz tomorrow. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes.
Study ALL notes on the book The Stories Julian Tells. Be able to describe at least two character traits for each character and explain their motivation for acting the way they do. The review section will be on figuring out the meaning of words using context clues.
SECOND
REL. 9/16 On looseleaf write a FULL HEADING. Answer ALL TEN questions on p. 30 in Religion book. Write ONLY the number and the answer for each.(NO questions or directions).
*Enter www.sadlierreligion.com. Scroll down to WE BELIEVE . Follow directions on screen. Then click on activities for Unit 1 to get drop down menu. On this menu click on flashcards (on bottom). Print out all sheets for this Unit. Bring sheets to school as is. Due by Thursday.
**Watch and READ video on Charlotte's Web on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceN_ZOBzi_0 for class discussion and assessment this Thursday. Copy and paste web site on address bar.
HANDWRITING 9/16 Do pp. 16 and 17 NEATLY.
ELA 9/19 ELA quiz tomorrow. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Watch the video mentioned above again and study notes on the character traits of Charlotte, Wilbur , and Templeton. Review how to correct run- on sentences. Review all parts of a letter including capitalization and punctuation in letter parts.
Please see below for this week's homework for each grade. CHECK BACK ON THURSDAY again!
Please remember that there will be ELA quiz every Friday and Religion quiz every Monday. Keep checking blog on Thursdays and Sundays for study guides.
FOURTH
REL. 9/16 On looseleaf write a FULL HEADING. Answer ALL TEN questions on p. 30 in Religion book. Write ONLY the number and the answer for each.
*Enter www.sadlierreligion.com. Scroll down to WE BELIEVE . Follow directions on screen. Then click on activities for Unit 1 to get drop down menu. On this menu click on flashcards (on bottom). Print out all sheets for this Unit. Bring sheets to school as is. Due by Thursday.
HANDWRITING 9/16 Do pp. 14 and 15 NEATLY.
ELA 9/19 ELA quiz tomorrow. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Study all notes on the book And Still the Turtle Watched, the story "The Boy Who Wanted the Moon," and the poem "Indian Names." Be able to explain the theme of each. Be able to give examples of artistic license and personification. The review section will be on figuring out the meaning of words using context clues.
THIRD
REL. 9/16 On looseleaf write a FULL HEADING. Answer ALL TEN questions on p. 30 in Religion book. Write ONLY the number and the answer for each (NO questions or directions)
*Enter www.sadlierreligion.com. Scroll down to WE BELIEVE . Follow directions on screen. Then click on activities for Unit 1 to get drop down menu. On this menu click on flashcards (on bottom). Print out all sheets for this Unit. Bring sheets to school as is. Due by Thursday.
HANDWRITING 9/16 Do pp. 48 and 49 NEATLY.
ELA 9/19 ELA quiz tomorrow. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes.
Study ALL notes on the book The Stories Julian Tells. Be able to describe at least two character traits for each character and explain their motivation for acting the way they do. The review section will be on figuring out the meaning of words using context clues.
SECOND
REL. 9/16 On looseleaf write a FULL HEADING. Answer ALL TEN questions on p. 30 in Religion book. Write ONLY the number and the answer for each.(NO questions or directions).
*Enter www.sadlierreligion.com. Scroll down to WE BELIEVE . Follow directions on screen. Then click on activities for Unit 1 to get drop down menu. On this menu click on flashcards (on bottom). Print out all sheets for this Unit. Bring sheets to school as is. Due by Thursday.
**Watch and READ video on Charlotte's Web on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceN_ZOBzi_0 for class discussion and assessment this Thursday. Copy and paste web site on address bar.
HANDWRITING 9/16 Do pp. 16 and 17 NEATLY.
ELA 9/19 ELA quiz tomorrow. Study all vocabulary definitions at the beginning of the Unit 1 notes. Watch the video mentioned above again and study notes on the character traits of Charlotte, Wilbur , and Templeton. Review how to correct run- on sentences. Review all parts of a letter including capitalization and punctuation in letter parts.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Study Guide for Religion Quiz on Sept. 15th
BESIDES REGULAR GYM CLASSES, THERE WILL SPECIAL GYM CLASSES THIS WEEK ON THURSDAY SO STUDENTS IN SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH SHOULD WEAR GYM CLOTHES. THERE WILL BE 12:00 DISMISSAL THIS FRIDAY 9/19. CHECK BACK ON TUESDAY FOR THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK.
Below is a study guide for each grade for the Religion quiz on Monday
FOURTH
*Study all Religion notes in notebook and Chapter 1 in textbook.
*Know the definitions of the following words; Blessed Trinity, holiness, Church, grace, disciple, apostle, image, free will, creation (see text book and notes for these).
* MEMORIZE the Sanctus prayer in notebook.
THIRD
*Study all Religion notes in notebook and Chapter 1 in textbook.
*Know the definitions of the following words: apostle, disciple, Blessed Trinity, Holy Family, prophet (John the Baptist), Jesus (name means "God saves), public ministry, Incarnation, repent, reverence (see text book and notebook),
.Be able to give four examples of what Jesus did during his life on earth.
SECOND
*Study all Religion notes in notebook and Chapter 1 in textbook.
*Know the definitions of the following terms: Blessed Trinity: God as Father and creator; Jesus as His Son and our Savior; Holy Spirit as our guide and helper.
Holy Family is Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
*Know what makes Jesus human and what makes him divine.
*MEMORIZE the Sign of the Cross which is a prayer to the Blessed Trinity
* Be able to give three examples of what Jesus could do because he was divine.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for Week of 9/8 to 9/12
Dear Parents,
A reminder to all parents that all five forms and two emergency cards given out at the opening school meeting are due no later than this Friday as well as the form for breakfast and lunch at school. The two test folders must be in school as well if you wish your child to take tests home. I have already have all students recording notes in their notebooks this week. Weekly quizzes begin this Friday. There will be an ELA quiz this Friday and a Religion quiz this coming Monday for ALL classes. Religion books and new Grammar books have been ordered and are on their way!
I will only be assigning homework on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so homework is due promptly on Wednesdays and Fridays; no extensions can be given so please make sure it is in on time.
Please see below for this week's homework. Make sure you check under the correct grade.
FOURTH 9/9
ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p. 1 #1 to 5 and # 9 and 10.
Answer Workbook p. 2 # 1 to 5. Follow directions in Workbook. Do ALL on one sheet of looseleaf.
HANDWRITING On the looseleaf provided in class with your name in script, practice writing your name twelve times. Use the front and back of this one sheet of looseleaf.
FOURTH 9/11
Study all notes in ELA notebook for first weekly quiz this Friday. This week's quiz will cover GRAMMAR. Next week's quiz will be on VOCABULARY AND RESPONDING TO LITERATURE. For this quiz students should study:
*recognizing the names of the four types of sentences
*knowing the ending mark needed foe each type of sentence
*distinguishing a sentence from a fragment
* knowing how to correct a fragment by adding on to make a sentence
*review use of capital letters
*be able to write a letter with ALL FIVE letter parts including correct use of capitals and punctuation
***** Remember first Religion Quiz will be this Monday. Study all Religion notes in the notebook.
THIRD 9/9
ELA On looseleaf write full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p, 1 #1 to 5: sentence or fragment On p. 2 answer # 1 to 5 (copy sentence and add punctuation)
HANDWRITING In Workbook do pp. 46 and 47 neatly,
THIRD 9/11
Study all notes in ELA notebook for first weekly quiz this Friday. This week's quiz will cover GRAMMAR. Next week's quiz will be on VOCABULARY AND RESPONDING TO LITERATURE. For this quiz students should study:
*recognizing the names of the four types of sentences
*knowing the ending mark needed for each type of sentence
*distinguishing a sentence from a fragment
* knowing how to correct a fragment by adding on to make a sentence
*review use of capital letters
*be able to write a letter with ALL FIVE letter parts including correct use of capitals and punctuation
***** Remember first Religion Quiz will be this Monday. Study all Religion notes in the notebook.
SECOND 9/9
ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook pp. 8 and 9. Follow directions in workbook.
HANDWRIING In Workbook do pp. 12 and 13. Follow directions in workbook.
SECOND 9/11
Study all notes in ELA notebook for first weekly quiz this Friday. This week's quiz will cover GRAMMAR. Next week's quiz will be on VOCABULARY AND RESPONDING TO LITERATURE. For this quiz students should study:
*recognizing the names of the four types of sentences
*knowing the ending mark needed for each type of sentence
*distinguishing a sentence from a fragment
*review use of capital letters (beginning of sentence, the word I, person's name)
*be able to write a letter with ALL FIVE letter parts including correct use of capitals and punctuation. Study Voyages Workbook pp. 8, 9, 17, and 26, 65, and 66.
***** Remember first Religion Quiz will be this Monday. Study all Religion notes in the notebook.
A reminder to all parents that all five forms and two emergency cards given out at the opening school meeting are due no later than this Friday as well as the form for breakfast and lunch at school. The two test folders must be in school as well if you wish your child to take tests home. I have already have all students recording notes in their notebooks this week. Weekly quizzes begin this Friday. There will be an ELA quiz this Friday and a Religion quiz this coming Monday for ALL classes. Religion books and new Grammar books have been ordered and are on their way!
I will only be assigning homework on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so homework is due promptly on Wednesdays and Fridays; no extensions can be given so please make sure it is in on time.
Please see below for this week's homework. Make sure you check under the correct grade.
FOURTH 9/9
ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p. 1 #1 to 5 and # 9 and 10.
Answer Workbook p. 2 # 1 to 5. Follow directions in Workbook. Do ALL on one sheet of looseleaf.
HANDWRITING On the looseleaf provided in class with your name in script, practice writing your name twelve times. Use the front and back of this one sheet of looseleaf.
FOURTH 9/11
Study all notes in ELA notebook for first weekly quiz this Friday. This week's quiz will cover GRAMMAR. Next week's quiz will be on VOCABULARY AND RESPONDING TO LITERATURE. For this quiz students should study:
*recognizing the names of the four types of sentences
*knowing the ending mark needed foe each type of sentence
*distinguishing a sentence from a fragment
* knowing how to correct a fragment by adding on to make a sentence
*review use of capital letters
*be able to write a letter with ALL FIVE letter parts including correct use of capitals and punctuation
***** Remember first Religion Quiz will be this Monday. Study all Religion notes in the notebook.
THIRD 9/9
ELA On looseleaf write full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook p, 1 #1 to 5: sentence or fragment On p. 2 answer # 1 to 5 (copy sentence and add punctuation)
HANDWRITING In Workbook do pp. 46 and 47 neatly,
THIRD 9/11
Study all notes in ELA notebook for first weekly quiz this Friday. This week's quiz will cover GRAMMAR. Next week's quiz will be on VOCABULARY AND RESPONDING TO LITERATURE. For this quiz students should study:
*recognizing the names of the four types of sentences
*knowing the ending mark needed for each type of sentence
*distinguishing a sentence from a fragment
* knowing how to correct a fragment by adding on to make a sentence
*review use of capital letters
*be able to write a letter with ALL FIVE letter parts including correct use of capitals and punctuation
***** Remember first Religion Quiz will be this Monday. Study all Religion notes in the notebook.
SECOND 9/9
ELA On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer Voyages Workbook pp. 8 and 9. Follow directions in workbook.
HANDWRIING In Workbook do pp. 12 and 13. Follow directions in workbook.
SECOND 9/11
Study all notes in ELA notebook for first weekly quiz this Friday. This week's quiz will cover GRAMMAR. Next week's quiz will be on VOCABULARY AND RESPONDING TO LITERATURE. For this quiz students should study:
*recognizing the names of the four types of sentences
*knowing the ending mark needed for each type of sentence
*distinguishing a sentence from a fragment
*review use of capital letters (beginning of sentence, the word I, person's name)
*be able to write a letter with ALL FIVE letter parts including correct use of capitals and punctuation. Study Voyages Workbook pp. 8, 9, 17, and 26, 65, and 66.
***** Remember first Religion Quiz will be this Monday. Study all Religion notes in the notebook.
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