Sunday, March 26, 2017

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for March 27 to 31

Dear Parents,
         Since third and fourth grade students will be taking the New York State ELA Exam this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, I will not be assigning any other homework except review work I posted this weekend. I am posting this again below since students will not be answering short responses and extended responses till Wed. and Thurs. Please check back on Thursday for additional homework!
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FOURTH GRADE

3/27 Fourth graders should click on this link, scroll down to p. 18. Begin with story "Building the Longest, Tallest, Fastest Scream Machines" and continue to the end of exam.
 Fourth grade sample questions and responses

3/30 This is a reminder that the I ready assignment in Close reading: Compare/Contrast is due NO LATER THAN MON.  Thus includes the Reading to Write section which I will be grading. One well written paragraph of 6-8 sentences is fine this time.
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THIRD GRADE

3/27 Third graders should click on this link, scroll down to p. 16. Begin with story "Honeysuckle House" and continue to the end of exam
Third grade sample questions and responses

3/30 This is a reminder that the I ready assignment in Close reading: Compare/Contrast is due NO LATER THAN MON.  Thus includes the Reading to Write section which I will be grading. One well written paragraph of 5 to 6  sentences is fine this time.
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SECOND GRADE

3/27 Second graders may also click on the third grade link to review.  Second graders are also reminded to study all of Chapter 9 for Social Studies quiz NEXT week. Students should also review the vocabulary and notes for Domain 11 on Immigration in their ELA notebooks.

3/30 Religion - Study Chapter 19 and the Ten Commandments for quiz next week.  Practice writing the Ten Commandments from memory!
3/30 SS- On loose leaf write a heading. Answer in complete sentences p. 215 Remembering What You Read # 1 to 5.

3/30 This is a reminder that the I ready assignment in Close reading: Compare/Contrast is due NO LATER THAN MON.  Thus includes the Reading to Write section which I will be grading. One well written paragraph of 4 to 6  sentences is fine this time.

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Additional information to help prepare for ELA State Exam on Tuesday

Dear Parents and Students,
         This is just a reminder that all third and fourth grade students will be taking the NYS ELA Exam this Tuesday. I am sending you a link to view the 2015 NYS ELA Exam sample questions and sample responses that all students should review thoroughly in order to prepare.  Please examine the short responses and especially the extended responses since they are the  most difficult.

Fourth graders should click on this link, scroll down to p. 18. Begin with story "Building the Longest, Tallest, Fastest Scream Machines" and continue to the end of exam.
 Fourth grade sample questions and responses

Third graders should click on this link, scroll down to p. 16. Begin with story "Honeysuckle House" and continue to the end of exam
Third grade sample questions and responses

Second graders may also click on the third grade link to review.  Second graders are also reminded to study all of Chapter 9 for Social Studies quiz next week.

Sunday, March 19, 2017

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

Dear Parents,
         This Monday, March 20th., I will not be in school since it is my turn to attend the Grade Level Meeting. There will be a substitute teacher. The previous meeting I was going to attend was cancelled.
         Please be aware that those receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the FIRST time will have their special ceremony this Thursday at 11:00, and probably will be allowed to leave afterward for the day to celebrate with their family.
Please remember that the work assigned on Thursday from the New York State Exam for all classes is due. Please hold work till I return on Tuesday!
         Due to the snow day on Tues.and the Baptism ceremonies on Thurs. most work had to rescheduled once again.  I am posting the I ready lesson that I assigned last week. I posted it early since the lessons take over an hour and should be done carefully! IT MUST BE COMPLETED BY WEDNESDAY! There will be a Religion quiz on Friday for all classes.

FOURTH GRADE
3/21 There is an I-ready lesson on comparing/contrasting assigned to you.  It requires close reading and is NOT easy so please complete it carefully.

3/23 Religion Quiz on Friday.  Study textbook pp. 238 to 242 on Triduum and pp.308 to 310 on Easter.  Also practice at least 30 definitions on Fourth grade vocabulary flashcards as shown in class.

THIRD GRADE
3/21 There is an I-ready lesson on comparing/contrasting assigned to you.  It requires close reading and is NOT easy so please complete it carefully.

3/23 Religion Quiz on Friday. Study textbook pp. 238 to 240 on Three Days and pp.308 to 310 on Easter.  Also practice at least 30 definitions on  Third grade vocabulary flashcards as shown in class.


SECOND GRADE
3/21 There is an I-ready lesson on comparing/contrasting assigned to you.  It requires close reading and is NOT easy so please complete it carefully.

3/23 Religion Quiz on Friday. Study textbook pp. 238 to 240 on Three Days and pp.308 to 310 on Easter and review Chapter 18 on the Liturgy of the Eucharist and notes on the order of the Mass in notebook.


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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for March 13 to 17.

Dear Parents,
         This week the  second, third and fourth will be completing a module (or domain) assessment based on the work they have been doing in class and these will be counted as quizzes.  The second  grade will be taking a Social Quiz as well on Chapter 8 (please see below for a guideline).  I was not able to see the third grade at all on Friday due to a meeting followed by Stations of the Cross; therefore work has been rescheduled and the Religion quiz will be given on Monday!
          Dismissal on Monday is at 12:00.  On Thursday I will NOT be at school since it is my turn to attend the Grade level meeting all teachers are  required to attend. On Friday school is closed. I WILL BE ASSIGNING HOMEWORK ON THURSDAY SO PLEASE CHECK BACK.  I strongly recommend that all students work on IXL and I -Ready since the ELA State Exam is about 10 days away!

FOURTH GRADE
3/14 ELA - In Progress Book study well pp. 90 to 93.  On ONE loose leaf  answer Guided Practice sections #1 to 3 on pp. 90, 91, 92, 93. On p. 95, AFTER READING DIRECTIONS, rewrite the paragraph correctly.

3/16  Click on this link to see released test questions from 2016 ELA State Exam: Fourth Grade 2016 ELA State Exam Sample Questions  In Book 2  read story on pp. 7-9 and on p. 10 answer #32-33.   Read story on pp. 11-12 and answer on p. 13 #34 (3 bullets).    In Book 3 read story on pp. 2-4 and on p. 5 answer #35-36.    Read on pp. 6-7 and on p 8 answer # 37-38.    Read pp. 9-11 and on p. 12-13 answer #39-40 (3 bullets) .
You may print out the pages and answer questions on the print outs or if necessary read on line and answer questions neatly on loose  leaf.  We will review all answers next week.  You will receive a grade on your work!

3/21 There is an I-ready lesson on comparing/contrasting assigned to you.  It requires close reading and is NOT easy so please complete it carefully.  It is all in preparation for the ELA State Exam just a few days from now!

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THIRD GRADE
3/14 ELA - In Progress Book study well pp. 134 to 137.  On ONE loose leaf answer Independent Practice sections # 1 to 5 on  pp. 134, 135, 136, and 137. BE SURE TO REFER BACK TO GUIDED INSTRUCTION ON THE TOP OF EACH PAGE.


3/16  Click on this link to see released test questions from 2016 ELA State Exam: Third Grade ELA 2016 State Exam Question Samples   In Book 2 read story pp. 6-7 and answer on p. 8 # 32-33. Also read story on pp. 9-10 and answer on p. 11 #34 (3 bullets)     In Book 3 read story on pp. 2-3 and answer on p. 4  #35-36.   Read story on pp. 5-6 and on p. 7 answer #37-38.   Read story on pp. 8-10 answer questions on pp 10-11  #39-40  (3 bullets). You may print out the pages and answer questions on the print outs or if necessary read on line and answer questions neatly on loose  leaf.  We will review all answers next week.  You will receive a grade on your work!

3/21 There is an I-ready lesson on comparing/contrasting assigned to you.  It requires close reading and is NOT easy so please complete it carefully.  It is all in preparation for the ELA State Exam just a few days from now!


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SECOND GRADE
3/13 Social Studies is on Tuesday!  Study following vocabulary:  anthem, recycle, pledge, liberty, allegiance,  pledge, volunteer, resident,  naturalized citizen
Know the definition of the three DOCUMENTS:  Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.  Be able to describe each of the following SYMBOLS:  flag, Liberty Bell, Great Seal,  Uncle Sam.  Be able to write out three things a person must do to become a naturalized citizen.

3/16 ELA-  Study all vocabulary definitions and notes in Domain 11 section for assessment next week.  Although the following is third grade work, I recommend that second graders begin practicing for the state test so please do the following homework and bring it in on Monday.
  Click on this link to see released test questions from 2016 ELA State Exam: Third Grade ELA 2016 State Exam Question Samples   In Book 2 read story pp. 6-7 and answer on p. 8 # 32-33. Also read story on pp. 9-10 and answer on p. 11 #34 (write paragraph of 6 sentences on all three bullets).
You may print out the pages and answer questions on the print outs or if necessary read on line and answer questions neatly on loose  leaf.  We will review all answers next week.  You will receive a grade on your work!

3/21 There is an I-ready lesson on comparing/contrasting assigned to you.  It requires close reading and is NOT easy so please complete it carefully.

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Friday, March 3, 2017

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for March 6 to 10

Dear Parents,
          Please remember that all four quizzes (five from 2nd) are due back signed on Monday.  Also, second graders need to bring back their Progress Report signed. THERE WILL BE LENTEN CONFESSIONS FOR THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS ON TUESDAY AT 9;00. A reminder to FOURTH GRADERS to complete the first paragraph of their thought question from Friday's lesson on Achieve 3000.  This week we will complete the second paragraph and move on!
          Due to celebrations for Hippie Day on Tuesday and Dr. Seuss Birthday on Thursday, Social Studies classes will need to be made up this week and the SS quiz will be rescheduled for next week,  ALL C LASSES SHOULD REVIEW THE RELIGION CHAPTERS ASSIGNED LAST WEEK.  FOURTH GRADES NEED TO MEMORIZE ALL EIGHT BEATITUDES AND STUDY THE MEANING OF THE TERMS.

FOURTH GRADE
3/7 Religion - On ONE loose leaf  answer text p. 42 and p. 230 Chapter Reviews.  Review Chapter 19 and 20 for quiz on Friday.  MEMORIZE THE EIGHT BEATITUDES AND WHAT THE TERMS MEAN. Some students need to rewrite or complete copying these in their notebook. Please LOOK!
Review notes on Lent in the notebook.

3/9  ELA - In Progress Book study pp. 47, 48, and 49 on the top!  Then on ONE loose leaf answer p. 47 Independent Practice #1 to 3.   On p. 48 do  Independent Practice #1 to 3.   On p. 49 do Guided Practice only #1 to 4.  DO CAREFULLY AND NEATLY!  Also remember Religion quiz is tomorrow!
Next week there will be an ELA quiz on Tuesday.

THIRD GRADE
3/7 Religion - On ONE loose leaf answer text p. 180 and 182.  Review Chapters 15 and 20 for quiz on Friday. Review notes on Lent in the notebook.

3/9 ELA - In Progress Book study pp. 223, 224, and 225.  The on ONE looseleaf answer p. 223 Guided Practice #1 to 4.   On p. 224 do Guided Practice #1 to 4.   On p. 225 do Independent Practice # 1 to 5.  DO CAREFULLY AND NEATLY!   Also remember Religion quiz is tomorrow!
Next week there will be an ELA quiz on Tuesday.



SECOND GRADE
3/7 Religion - In the Religion book answer pp. 204 and 206.  Review Chapters 17 and 20 for quiz on Friday. Review notes on Lent in the notebook.

3/9 ELA- In Progress Book study pp. 94, 96, and 192.  Then on ONE loose leaf answer p. 99 # 1 to 8  and on p. 197 # 1 to 9 (answers only). Also remember Religion quiz is tomorrow!
Next week there will be a Social Studies quiz on Chapter 8 on Tues. and ELA quiz on Wed.

***On every Thursday the students in the sacramental program will be leaving class to practice singing from 1:00 to 1:45 with Ms. Alma  These students will need to complete any Handwriting or Religion pages they miss in class for homework.  I will be checking that it is completed. For today it is to complete p. 40 in Handwriting and read Chapter 18 in Religion. You may read Chapter 18 over the weekend if you wish.  I will give an assessment on Monday.


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