Sunday, October 26, 2008

Fourth Grade 10/27 - 10/31

Social Studies



10/27 Aim: To introduce US regions

Lesson: Students examine a map of US regions and identify the different regions. pp.50-51.

Homework: Study pp. 50-51. On looseleaf write a heading; answer top questions on p. 51.



10/28 Aim : To use an infographic

Lesson: Students use the infographic to tour the regions. pp. 52-53

Homework: Study pp. 52-53.

10/29 Aim: To review for test

Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 50 to 53 : Chapter Review

Homework:
Test on Thurs. Study pp. 50 to 53 in text and notes on Chapter 2 in notebook.

10/30 Social Studies Test (Chapter 2)

10/31 Halloween related activities

Religion

10/27 Computer

10/28 Aim: To explain how to examine one's conscience
Lesson: Discuss SEC p.24 ; students copy notes. Discuss Discover pp. 86-89 managing anger.
Homework: Study Safe Environment notes in notebook and study Discover pp. 86-89.

10/29 Aim: To explain moral behavior
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 38; students copy notes. Discuss Discover pp. 90-93 on safety.
Homework: Study Safe Environment notes in notebook and study Discover pp. 90-93.

10/30 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review SEC notes and Discover pp. 75 to 93.
Homework: Gospel card is due Monday.

10/31 Halloween related activities

Handwriting

This week students will work on correcting some common errors in cursive letter
formation and in joining certain letters.

Third Grade 10/27 -10/31

Social Studies

10/27 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 60-62 to review chapter.
Homework: Social Studies test Tues. Study pp. 60-62 and SS notes on Chapter 2 in notebook.

10/28 Social Studies Test (Chapter 2)

10/29 Aim: To present Oct. DBQ
Lesson: Student answer questions for documents on communities.
Homework: Read pp. 64 to 69 in SS text.

10/30 Aim: To write essay for the DBQ
Lesson: Review how to choose topic sentence and organize information in correct sequence.
Homework: Read pp. 70-71 in SS text.

10/31 Halloween related activities

Religion

10/27 Aim: To explain moral behavior
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 37; students copy notes.
Homework: Study all Safe Environment notes and Discover pp. 75 to 85.

10/28 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review SEC notes and Discover pp. 75 to 85.
Homework: Religion Test Wed. Review all Safe Environment notes and Discover pp 75-85.

10/29 Religion Test (Safe Environment)

10/30 Aim: To introduce crafts for Religion project
Lesson: Present ideas for craft projects related to Bible stories.
Homework: Gospel card is due Monday.

10/31 Halloween related activities

Handwriting

This week students will focus on correct letter formation and leaving space between words.

Second Grade 10/27 - 10/31

Social Studies

10/27 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Answer questions in Chapter Review (pp. 88-89)
Homework: Study pp. 88-89 in text and Social Studies notes on Chapter 3 in notebook.

10/28 GYM

10/29 Social Studies Test (Chapter 3)

10/30 Aim: To present Oct. DBQ
Lesson: Students answer questions for two documents on community life.
Homework: In SS text read pp. 90-91.

10/31 Halloween related activities

Religion

10/27 Aim: To explain moral behavior
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 36 and students copy notes.
Homework: Study all Safe Environment notes in notebook and Discover pp. 56 to 65.

10/28 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review SEC notes and Discover pages pp. 56 to 65.
Homework: Religion test Wed. Study all Safe Environment notes and Discover pp. 56-65.

10/29 Religion Test (Safe Environment)

10/30 Aim: To introduce crafts for Religion project
Lesson: Present ideas for craft projects related to Bible stories.
Homework: Gospel card due Monday

10/31 Halloween Party

Handwriting

This week focus will be on correcting common errors noted in letter formation and
working on leaving enough space between words.

Letter to Parents of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th:

Dear Parents,
Please remember to send in all Religion and Social Studies tests that Mr. Woods distributed last
week. They must be kept on file. Parents need to sign each test.
This past week I taught the Safe Environment Curriculum (SEC) to all grades and notes were
given for study for this week's test. I will finish the SEC this week along with Discover book
chapter on Violence Control. Please make sure that students from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th study
the Safe Environment notes in their Religion notebooks and the Discover book pages assigned.

This Friday is Halloween! Students in 2nd grade are allowed to come in dressed in their
costumes and each child should bring in one bag of Halloween treats to share with the class.
Homemade treats are fine if you wish . I will make a list of different types of treats and have
each child assigned one so that we can have a variety; for example chips, chocolates, lollipops.
NO bottles of soda will be allowed. Each child must bring their own small easy open plastic
juice container. Dismissal is at 2:30 this Friday. Students will come and leave in their
costume -- no changing clothes.

Note: The Safe Environment Curriculum (SEC) pages in this and last week's posts
refer to pages in the curriculum guide listed for Mr. Woods. Parents only need to refer
to students' Religion notes.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Fourth Grade 10/20 - 10/24

Social Studies



10/20 Aim: To introduce the countries of Europe
Lesson: On October's Map of the Month, students write the name of each country in its correct location. S tudents are shown how to find this information on the computer and practice testing
their knowledge of each country's location.
Homework: On the computer, students should google: http://www.mapofeurope.com/. Then they
should click on : Search: Map of Europe: 1st Place. Then click on #8 Test Your Geography
Knowledge. A blank map of Europe will appear with 48 questions on which students can
practice recognizing the locations of all the countries. Students can click on help when
needed. Students need to finish filling in the names of all the countries in capital letters.

10/21 Aim: To introduce the capital of each country
Lesson: In their notebooks students copy the name of the capital next to the name of each
country.
Homework: Students should use the same website as needed in order to label each country
with the name of its capital next to a star as shown for Madrid, capital of Spain on the
October's Map of the Month.

10/22 Aim: To introduce the names and locations of the mountains and rivers in Europe
Lesson: In their notebooks student copy the names of the main mountain ranges and
rivers in Europe.
Homework: Students should google: www.euratlas.com Click on: physical atlas map of
Europe. The click on : mountains of Europe. Students should write the names of the mountains and label according to directions and write names of rivers along lines drawn in correct areas
on the October map. Students should also color along the coasts as directions indicate.

10/23 Aim: To describe work in NY colony
Lesson: pp.100-103 Compare and contrast jobs of the past and present.
Homework: Study pp. 90 to 92 and pp. 100 to 107.

10/24 Aim: To describe homes in NY colony
Lesson: pp. 104-107 Compare and contrast homes of the past and present.


Religion

10/20 Computer
Aim: To have students practice using the web site listed in Social Studies to name the
different countries of Europe and take a trial quiz finding their location on a blank map.

10/21 Aim: To define God's image and free will
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 24 and Discover pp. 75-79 on the effects of violence.
Homework: Study Discover pp. 75-79 and SEC notes.

10/22 Aim: To explain temptation and feelings
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 24 and Discover pp. 80-83 on the causes of violence.
Homework: Study Discover pp. 80-83 and SEC notes.

10/23 Aim: To define sin: mortal and venial
Lesson: Discuss SEC p 24 and Discover pp. 84-85 on avoiding violence.
Homework: Study Discover pp. 84-85 and SEC notes.

10/24 No class due to 11:30 dismissal.


Handwriting

10/20 Aim: To practice joining letters
Lesson: Do p. 28.

10/21 Aim: More practice joing letters
Lesson: Do p. 29.

10/22 Aim: Practice writing words
Lesson: Do p. 30.

10/23 Aim: To make a web
Lesson: Do p. 31.

10/24 No class due to 11:30 dismissal

Third Grade 10/20 - 10/24

Social Studies

10/20 Aim: To identify natural resources
Lesson: pp, 46-47 Explain why natural resources are important to our environment.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 12 .

10/21 Aim: To discuss recycling
Lesson: pp. 48-49 Discuss how to protect tne environment.
Homework: On looseleaf write a heading. Answer four questions on p. 49.

10/22 Aim: To identify intermediate directions
Lesson: pp. 50-51 Use skills locating these directions.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 13.

10/23 Aim: To describe resources in Peru
Lesson: pp52-54 Define peninsula and name resources in Peru.
Homework: In notebook answer Workbook p.14.

10/24 Aim: To discuss what spoils the environment
Lesson: Explain pollution and endangered animals. pp. 55-56.

Religion

10/20 Aim: To identify Jesus as Son of God and describe his misson
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 21 and Discover pp. 75-79 defining violence
Homework: Study Discover pp. 75-79 and SEC notes.

10/21 Aim: To explain the Kingdom of God as taught in the parables
Lesson: Discuss SEC p 22 and Discover pp. 80-81 solving problems
Homework: Study Discover pp. 80-81 and SEC notes.

10/22 Aim: To describe the role of the disciples of Jesus
Lesson: Discuss SEC p 22 and Discover pp. 82-83 being safe.
Homework: Study Discover pp. 82-83 and SEC notes.

10/23 Aim: To define sin and penance
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 23 and Discover pp. 84-85 solving conflicts.
Homework: Study Discover pp. 84-85 and SEC notes.

10/24 No classs due to 11;30 dismissal.

Handwriting

10/20 Aim: To trace letters
Lesson: Do p. 24.

10/21 Aim: To write sport names
Lesson: Do p. 25.

10/22 Aim: Explain correct posture
Lesson: Read p. 26.

10/23 Aim: Practice slanting
Lesson: Read p. 27.

10/24 No class due to 11:30 dismissal

Second Grade 10/20 - 10/24

Social Studies
10/20 Aim: To explain the role of community leaders
Lesson: pp.76-79 Identify mayor, council, vote.
Homework: Study pp. 76-79.

10/21 GYM

10/22 Aim: To describe a good citizen
Lesson: pp.80-81 Give notes on how leaders help a community.
Homework: Study notes in notebook.

10/23 Aim: To examine a map Lesson: pp. 82-85 Identify country, state, city, capital.
Homework: Study notes on difference between state and city rules.

10/24 Aim: To analyze photos
Lesson: pp. 86-87 Identify governor and capitol building
Lesson: List rules and discuss need for each.
Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Write five different rules for maintaining safety.

Religion

10/20Aim: To identify Jesus as gift of God and Savior and identify Mary and Joseph

Lesson: Discuss and give notes from Safe Environment Curriculum (SEC) p. 18 and

Discover pp. 56-59 defining violence.

Homework: Study Discover pp.56-59 and SEC notes.

10/21 Aim: To define Crucifixtion, Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost

Lesson: Discuss and give notes from SEC p. 18 and Discover pp. 60-61 handling feelings

Homework: Study Discover pp. 60-61 and SEC notes.

10/22 Aim: To define sacrament and describe Baptism and Penance

Lesson: Discuss and give notes from SEC p. 18 and Discover pp. 62-63 solving conflicts

Homework: Study Discover pp. 62-63 and SEC notes.

10/23 Aim: To practice Our Father and Act of Contrition

Lesson: Discuss and give notes from SEC pp. 18 & 20 and Discover pp. 64-65 about safety

Homework: Study Discover pp. 64-65 and SEC notes.

10/24 No class due to 11:30 dismissal

Handwriting

10/20 Aim: Practice c e f
Lesson: Do p. 36.

10/21 Aim: Practice words
Lesson: Do p. 37.

10/22 Aim: Practice C E F
Lesson: Do p. 38.

10/23 Aim: Practice sentences
Lesson: Do p.39

10/24 No classs due to 11:30 dismissal.

Fourth Grade 10/13 - 10/17

Social Studies

10/14 Aim: To explain how citizens make improvements
Lesson: p. 37 Discuss ways to improve water quality in the Hudson River.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p.10. Sample #2 A landforms

10/15 Aim: To discuss legacy
Lesson: pp. 38-39 Compare how maple syrup was made: past and present.
Homework: In notebook answer Workbook p. 11.

10/16 Aim: To define decision making
Lesson: pp. 40-41 Students are presented with situations and must decide on the best
course of action to take.
Homework: In notebook answer Workbook p. 12.

10/17 Aim: To introduce Oct. Map of the Month
Lesson: Students learn the names of the various countries in Europe by labeling the map.


Religion

10/14 Aim: To explain sin as things people fail to do
Lesson: pp. 48-49 Discuss story of the Good Samaritan.
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 10.

10/15 Aim: To explain how people should be treated
Lesson: pp.50-51 Discuss importance of respecting all people.
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 11.

10/16 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: pp. 52-53 Answer questions and give notes.
Homework: Study pp. 52-53 and notes for test Friday (or Monday).

10/17 Religion Test (Chapter 3)

Homework: Gospel card

Handwriting

10/14 Aim: To practice undercurves
Lesson: Do p. 24.

10/15 Aim: To practice words
Lesson: Do p. 25.

10/16 Aim: To practice undercurves
Lesson: Do p. 26.

10/17 Aim: To practice joining letters
Lesson: Do p. 27.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Third Grade 10/13 - 10/17

Social Studies

10/14 Aim: To identify geographic features
Lesson: pp. 34-38 Students identifydifferent landforms and waterbodies.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 9 in notebook.
Find answers on pp. 24-29 in text book.

10/15 Aim: To examine climate
Lesson: p. 39 Compare and contrast climate and weather.
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 10 in noteboook. Find answers on pp. 32-33 in text.

10/16 Aim: To use an infographic
Lesson: pp. 40-41 Examine map for information
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 11 in notebook.

10/17 Aim: To examine a poem
Lesson: pp. 43-44 Examine geographic features in a poem.

Religion

10/14 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: pp. 52-53 Review for test and give notes.
Homework: Study pp. 52-53 and notes for test Wed.

10/15 Religion Test (Chapter 3)

10/16 Aim: To identify the Ascension
Lesson: pp. 55-57 Explain Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 10.

10/17 Aim: To review prayers
Lesson: p. 322 Review Act of Contrition and definitiions for Reconciliation.
Homework: Gospel card

Handwriting

10/14 Aim: To make list
Lesson: Do p. 17

10/15 Aim: To begin cursive writing
Lesson: Do pp. 20-21.

10/16 Aim: To trace letters
Lesson: Do p.22.

10/17 Aim: To trace letters
Lesson: Do p. 23.

Second Grade 10/13 - 10/17

Social Studies

10/14 GYM - No Social Studies class

10/15 Aim: To introduce vocabulary
Lesson: p.66 - Students look up words in the glossary and define each.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Write the definition for each word.

10/16 Aim: To describe rules
Lesson: pp. 68-71 - Discuss rules that different groups need
Homework: On construction paper, copy and color as shown one of the signs on pp. 72-75
and in one sentence explain its purpose.

10/17 Aim: To describe community laws
Lesson: pp. 72-75 - Identify different street signs.

Religion

10/14 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: pp. 52-53 Review for test and give notes
Homework: Study pp. 52-53 and notes for test Wed.

10/15 Religion Test (Chapter 3)
Homework: Review prayers in Prayer Book (pp.4, 13, 12, 5)

10/16 Birthday Party for Anthony Tavarez

Homework: Study prayer in Prayer Book (p. 6)

10/17 Aim: To review prayers
Lesson: Review Our Father, Hail Mary, Grace Before and After Meals, and Act of Contrition.
Homework: Gospel card

Handwriting

10/14 Aim: To write holidays
Lesson: Do p. 32.

10/15 Aim: To write an invitation
Lesson: Do p. 33.

10/16 Aim: To write pet names
Lesson: Do p. 34.

10/17 Aim: To write more pet names
Lesson: Do p.35.

To Parents of Second and Third Graders

Dear Parents,
Please remember that the second and third graders will be receiving very important sacraments this year -- Reconciliation in second grade and Holy Communion in third grade.
It is very important that all children prepare themsselves by attending Mass every week.
I remind you that the gospel card due every Monday does make up part of their homework
grade and many are not doing the assignment or doing it incorrectly. Students should
write about what they hear Father READ from the Bible, which is the gospel, and not what
Father speaks about afterward which is the sermon or homily.
If you are having difficulty, you may check the church missalette or the Bible itself.
For example, the gospel for Sept. 28 comes from Matthew 21: 28-32 and is found on p. 45
in the missalette. The gospel for Oct. 5 comes from Matthew 21: 30-41 and is found on
p. 47. This Sunday's gospel, Oct. 12, comes from Matthew 22: 1-14 and is on pp. 49-50 .
We will be discussing the message of these gospels in class and in the coming weeks I will
begin giving a brief quiz on the gospel messages studied so far.
Please remember that homework is extremely important. If students rely only on
what is done in class but do not STUDY, PRACTICE, and APPLY what they are learning,
nothing can be accomplished.
There is a Book Fair this week on the second floor. Students who wish to buy should
come early with their parent so they can arrive in class by 8:00. Mr. Woods will be
distributing test papers this week to the second graders. Please return by Monday, Oct. 20.
This gives you the weekend to review errors with your child. Please remember to sign
both tests and do not change or erase any answers. Ms. Saville