UPDATED Homework for Nov. 30 to Dec.4 for 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Dear Parents,  
         Please be sure to read the previous blog giving details on our ELA project for all classes.

 FOURTH GRADE
12/1 On looseleaf write Vocabulary as a title.  Then write five vocabulary words related to your assigned animal and next to each an easy- to- understand definition. On another looseleaf  write Animal Adventure as a title. Write the made up name of your character animal and the name of the  one predator he will be defending himself from.   Then list 3 to 4   bullets  describing your animal's characteristics, personality, behavior, etc. Then list  another  5 to 6 bullets describing how your assigned animal uses its defense mechanisms against its predator  (These must be based on actual research- based  FACTS.   This organizer will be used in class tomorrow to help you  write your  three- paragraph narrative.  A helpful website is https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/animal-articles.html.
 Religion Quiz Wed. on Chapter 8.

You may wish to  check out the following two sites:   http://www.elitereaders.com/weird-animal-defense-mechanism/  and   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls2Q55OOVHA.

12/3 On looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 113 B #1-6 (Write adjective and noun) and p. 153 B  #1-6.  Complete the picture of your animal on blank white paper.
FOR ELA QUIZ STUDY Grammar Workshop pp. 180-181 and pp. 84-85 and Phonics pp. 28-29 and  last vocabulary words in notebook.
ALL assigned parts of the project done so far are to be completed and turned in tomorow without fail





THIRD GRADE
12/1 On looseleaf write Vocabulary as a title.  Then write five vocabulary words related to your country's culture and next to each an easy- to- understand definition.  Be sure to have your informational page done or bring in any print outs you made so that tomorrow we can start on the letter to an author in which you will be describing various aspects of your  assigned country's culture.
Religion Quiz Wed. on Chapter 8.


12/3 On looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 129 B #1-8. Complete the picture of your assigned  country's flag on blank white paper.
FOR ELA QUIZ STUDY Grammar Workshop pp.104 to 106 and 108 to 110 and Phonics pp. 39-40
 and  last vocabulary words in notebook.
ALL assigned parts of the project done so far are to be completed and turned in tomorow without fail


SECOND GRADE
12/1 On looseleaf write Vocabulary as a title.  Then write five vocabulary words related to your assigned topic and next to each an easy to understand definition. Complete the picture related to your topic on white drawing paper.
Religion Quiz Wed. on Chapter 8.


12/3  On looseleaf answer Superkids Workbook pp. 84 and 87 (answers only)
FOR ELA QUIZ STUDY in ELA notebook study which irregular past tense verbs follow a helping verb (has, have, had) like  gone, done, given, eaten. Also study which irregular past tense verbs do not need a helping verb like went, did, gave, ate.  Also know the different meanings for train.  Also review all vocabulary words from  Diwali  to venture. In Phonics review p. 61.
All assigned parts of the project done so far are due tomorrow without fail!  These include five pages: cover sheet (with project's title, child's name, and  pictures), Vocabulary page (5 words with definitions), Organizer page (with bulleted list of 8 facts on their topic), Paragraph (based on the information on the organizer with title of the topic on top), child's drawing (based on the topic).  SIX STUDENTS IN SECOND GRADE HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS WORK!!!

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades for Nov. 30 to Dec. 4

Dear Parents,
          I hope you are all enjoying your holiday. Last week all classes had an opportunity to check over their corrected ELA essays and do them over and both ELA and Religion Tests were sent home to be signed.  These tests need to be returned on Monday, Nov. 30th to be kept on file so they can be reviewed for January's Mid-term Exams.  It is also very important that ALL students complete the first part of their project (cover sheet on construction paper and written work on looseleaf) and bring them in no later than Monday. 
         We will continue with the second part of this project this coming week. All students will learn to list their primary and secondary sources of information (book or website).  All students must find five vocabulary words related directly to their topic.  These may be nouns, verbs, or adjectives.  They should be somewhat unfamiliar words but definitely words used in this country. For example, a fourth might use prickly and quills  in relation to a porcupine . A third grader might use sushi or chopsticks in relation to Japan's culture.  It would be helpful to have all students come in with a list of five words  so I can approve before they look up definitions and complete the Vocabulary Page of their book. We will also be working on completing a Drawing Page for their book.  Third graders will be attempting  a full page drawing of the flag of their country.  Fourth graders will try to make a sketch of their animal.  Second graders will draw a picture of a symbol, character, or figure related to their topic, such as Buddha. The drawing must be attempted by the student!
          In the following week students will be doing the final  part of their book which will then be compiled and be ready for our SHARED RESEARCH. Students will be able to share what they learned with each other with an opportunity to ask and answer questions.  These student-created books will also serve as a way to review before January's Mid-Term Exams since it covers much of the information for Module 2 (for 3rd & 4th) and Domain 2 (for 2nd).  I will be correcting each week's work on the weekends so it is very important that each student give in their work ON TIME!
           Next week we will once again begin Weekly Quizzes (Religion on Wed. and ELA on Thurs.) Thank you for your cooperation in helping your children do their best!              

PLEASE SEE MY NEXT BLOG ENTRY FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK .
                                                                                                                                   Ms. Saville
       

Homework for Week of Nov. 22 to 27

Dear Parents,
         A reminder that students from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th should do the work assigned on IXL this weekend using their own username and password. I will be checking  their work on line on Monday.
The Religion quiz on Chapter  8 will be given next week but there will be no ELA quiz until after Thanksgiving.  The last  ELA and Religion TESTS students took will be sent home next week after students have an opportunity to rewrite their essay in class based on the corrections and suggestions I made on their papers.  This will be give them an opportunity to learn from their mistakes.  BOTH ELA AND RELIGION TESTS NEED TO BE RETURNED SIGNED ON NOV. 30th TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR LATER STUDY.
        In this quarter all students will be required to do an ELA project based on research. I have brought several library books as samples of good sources of information.   Each project which will be done in parts to be totally completed before Christmas.  Students are expected to do their best but some errors are fine. We learn from them!  Instructions to each class  for completing the FIRST part  of the project are listed below.

FOURTH GRADE
 Each student has already been assigned an animal to research.
*Find a picture on images  (preferably in color) of the animal. You may find two pictures if you wish to show two different types of that animal.  Find an additional picture that shows an action shot (this animal using its defense mechanism).  Glue these pictures on a sheet of standard size construction paper along with the name of the animal as a title and your own name at the bottom. This will be called their cover sheet.
*On one sheet of loose leaf write an informational page based on your research on the animal. Begin with  a title: name of animal  (not your name).  Then  write  two paragraphs of 6 sentences each describing its physical characteristics, its habitat,  its defense mechanism, and  the name of one or more of its predators. Your name goes at the end of the essay.  Students may bring in a printed page to show where they found their research if they wish.
These two assignments cover the first part of the project due no later than Nov. 30th.
*After Thanksgiving students will continue their project in class listing resources, writing a narrative of a predator/prey encounter, sharing research, comparing/contrasting facts, etc.

THIRD GRADE
 Next week each student will be assigned a country to  research.  Some good sources would be the National Geographic Countries of the World series,  the True Books series from Scholastic available in libraries and Time for kids online. You may also google the country's facts for kids for more options.
* Find  three pictures (preferably in color) on images showing different aspects of the culture of that country. These may include special customs on holidays, traditional food,  clothing, dances, sports, tourist attractions, religious practices, etc. How to do this will be explained in class.  Glue these pictures on a sheet of standard size construction paper  along with the name of the country as a title and your own name at the bottom. This will be called their cover sheet.
*On one sheet on looseleaf write an informational page based on your research on that country.  Begin with a title: name of country (not your name). Then write two paragraphs of  5 sentences each
describing some of the traditions and customs typically associated with that country. Your name goes at the end of the essay.  Students may bring in a printed page to show where they found their research if they wish.
These two assignments cover the first part of the project due no later than Nov. 30th.
*After Thanksgiving students will continue their project in class listing resources, writing a letter to an author describing their country, sharing research, comparing/contrasting facts, etc.

SECOND GRADE
Parents, I realize that many of you may be incredulous at the topics your students are required to learn about now as second graders but this is the case! Several of the topics have been covered already and the rest will be within the next three weeks. Each student will be assigned ONE topic like those listed below to research on a "kid-friendly" website or book. Examples will be shown and discussed  in class.  Some sample topics are listed below:
*Describe practices of  Hinduism.
*Describe practices of Buddhism.
*Describe the characters and setting  and explain the plot and moral of the folktale  "The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal."
*Describe the characters and setting and explain the plot, moral, and rhyme scheme of "The Blind Men and the Elephant"
*Explain the steps for making silk.
*Explain the teachings of Confucius.
*Describe the Great Wall of China.
*Explain the invention of paper.
*Describe the  Chinese New Year.
*Compare and contrast following religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and their holidays
*Explain Chinese writing calligraphy
*Explain reincarnation and compare to the Resurrection
* Provide information on early American civilizations (eg. Maya, Aztec, Inca)
*Explain the importance of the Indus River in India or the Yellow River in China.
*Explain Diwali

Assignment:
* Google your topic and click on images to find two or three appropriate and meaningful pictures related to your topic.  Glue these on one standard size construction paper . Be sure to include a title which can be clearly seen and your name at the bottom.  This will be called your cover sheet.
*After the topics have been discussed and assigned in class, each student will be asked to research information in a children's book or web site  intended for children (eg. google Diwali  for kids) and make a bulleted list of eight  interesting FACTS they wish to use in  their speech and  to include in  their paragraph  to be written in class. Students should be ready to explain words they use. This  assignment is due no later than Nov. 30th.
Students should not copy countless paragraphs they don't understand, but rather make a bulleted list of  interesting facts they do understand.

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th: Nov. 16 to 20

Dear Parents,
          This Friday dismissal wll be at 12:00. ALL students should be receiving their report cards this time. Parent - Teacher conferences will be held as usual from 1:00 to 7:00 on Friday.  There will be no ELA Weekly Quiz till next week since I was absent on Monday.
           Please see below for this week' s homework.

FOURTH
11/17 Religion quiz this Wed. on Chapter 8.  STUDY.  On looseleaf  write heading.  Copy the six steps for making a good moral choice from the notebook  IN SCRIPT.
11/19 On looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 181 #1 to 8.  Begin research on your assigned animal. Bring in some evidence of your research.
  On the weekend, practice at least 25 questions of the following on www.ixl.com : modal auxiliaries (R1, R2), relative pronouns (V1,V2,V3), and relative adverbs (Y3). Use your password.

THIRD
11/17  Religion quiz this Wed. on Chapter 8.  STUDY.
11/19  On  ONE looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 105 #1 to 10 and p. 109 #1 to 10.
 On the weekend, practice at least 25 questions of the following on www.ixl.com: irregular past tense (M1 to M7).  Use your password.

SECOND
11/17  Religion quiz this Wed. on Chapter 8.  STUDY.
11/19  On looseleaf answer all questions on Voyages pp. 90-91.
On the weekend, practice at least 25 questions of the following  on www.ixl.com:  irregular past tense (M1 to M3)  Use your password.

Homework for 2nd, 3rd & 4th for Nov. 9 to 13

Dear Parents,
         This is a reminder that all ELA and Religion quizzes are due back signed in their folders by Friday, Nov. 13th.  Any corrections done on looseleaf can also be left in the folders but should not be stapled to the quizzes. No homework was given on Tuesday so students had time to review for their tests.  Religion (Thurs.) and ELA (Fri.).  Next week we begin Module 2 in ELA (3rd &4h) and Unit 2 in Religion and weekly quizzes will begin again on Wed. and Thurs.  IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE SO, PLEASE SEND IN 2 OR 3 CANS OF FOOD FOR THE POOR. Please see below for Thursday's homework.

FOURTH GRADE
11/12 Rel.  Study Chapter 8 and answer p. 106 on loose leaf.  Print out Unit 2 flash cards by Mon.
MEMORIZE the six steps for making a good moral choice (in Rel. notebook)

THIRD GRADE
11/12 Rel.  Study Chapter 8 and answer p. 106 on loose leaf.  Print out Unit 2 flash cards by Mon.

SECOND GRADE
11/12 Rel.  Study Chapter 8 and answer p. 106 on loose leaf.  Print out Unit 2 flash cards by Mon.

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for Nov. 2 to 6

Dear Parents,
         There will be 12:00 dismissal this Friday. This week all classes will be completing Module 1 or Unit 1 so next week there will be Review TESTS based on the work done so far.  Four quizzes for each subject will be sent home so that students review their errors and study for these tests.  These quizzes need to be returned after the tests are over.  On Thursday students in third and fourth grades will be given the THERE/THEIR/THEY'RE quiz previously mentioned! Treats will be given out on Friday for all those who score 90% or above.  Any errors using these words from now on  any assignment will count as a two point penalty!
          Please disregard my previous assignment in Religion. There will be no weekly quiz in Religion this week. There most likely will be one in ELA so review Grammar in Grammar Workshop book.
Please see below for Tuesday's homework.
            PLEASE NOTE THAT CLASSROOM PICTURE DAY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH.  ALL STUDENTS MUST BE IN FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM THAT DAY!


FOURTH
11/3 As a follow up to the book The Keeping Quilt  each student is required to create a quilt square on a sheet of  plain white printer  paper. The sheet needs to be cut into a square shape (8 1/2 by 8 1/2 in.). It must contain a  central symbol that represents something special or unique  about themselves, such as a talent, skill, momentous event, special trait or interest. Around it they may draw others images related to that symbol.  The whole square should be filled and colored neatly. Points will be given based on use of imagination and creativity as well as effort. No writing is allowed on the square because the images should tell the story.  Name goes on the back.. Next week after tests students will give a speech on their quilt patch.  All the squares will be put together to form a classroom quilt. THIS IS DUE NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY BUT STUDENTS MAY BRING IT IN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY.  Remember to study for the there/their/they're  quiz!
11/3 In Grammar Workshop study pp. 80 to 94 for the quiz.  In Phonics study pp. 18-19.

11/5 Today all students received their four  corrected Religion quizzes and their four corrected ELA quizzes in two separeate folders.  THESE NEED TO BE REVIEWED CAREFULLY INCLUDING THE WRITING SECTION to prepare themselves for next week's tests. Nothing should be erased or changed on the quiz but students are encouraged to do corrections on looseleaf.  THESE QUIZZES NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED IN THE SAME FOLDERS BY NEXT FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH. The tests will have 20 multiple choice and one full essay (3 paragraphs) based on  reading topic.
11/5 Complete classwork from yesterday:  Grammar Workshop . Read the top. Answer p. 92 A #1 to 4 only and p. 94 number # 1 to 6 and write incorrect  word  next to the correction as shown in class.


THIRD
11/3  Grammar Workshop study pp. 96 to 106.  In Phonics study pp. 33- 36.

11/5 Today all students received their four  corrected Religion quizzes and their four corrected ELA quizzes in two separeate folders.  THESE NEED TO BE REVIEWED CAREFULLY INCLUDING THE WRITING SECTION to prepare themselves for next week's tests. Nothing should be erased or changed on the quiz but students are encouraged to do corrections on looseleaf.  THESE QUIZZES NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED IN THE SAME FOLDERS BY NEXT FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH. The tests will have 20 multiple choice and one full essay (2 paragraphs) based on  reading topic.
11/5 Complete classwork from yesterday.  On looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 81 B #1-8 and p. 85 B #1-8.


SECOND
11/3  In Voyages Workshop study  pp. 76 to 80.  In Phonics study pp. 33, 35 & 36.

11/5 Today all students received their four  corrected Religion quizzes and their four corrected ELA quizzes in two separeate folders.  THESE NEED TO BE REVIEWED CAREFULLY INCLUDING THE WRITING SECTION to prepare themselves for next week's tests. Nothing should be erased or changed on the quiz but students are encouraged to do corrections on looseleaf.  THESE QUIZZES NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED IN THE SAME FOLDERS BY NEXT FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH. The tests will have 20 multiple choice and one full essay (1 paragraph) based on  reading topic.
11/5  Complete classwork from yesterday. On looseleaf  answer pp. 81 -82 in Voyages Workbook.