Dear Parents,
Please make sure all students are prepared with three sharpened pencils and a good eraser for the ITBS and COGAT test this week and please note 11:30 dismissal this Friday. I will be giving the tests to the third grade.
Regarding Progress Reports distributed last week, please be aware that although the Speaking/ Listening area is covered and marks recorded for all grades, this area is INCLUDED as part of the Writing/Composition mark which then counts for 40% of their total grade. Therefore, I use speaking/listening activities as a lead-in to composition writing. When students are asked to prepare an outline for a speaking assignment, it should be very brief so that students speak (not read) about their topic. A sample of a 4th grade outline would list main ideas in this way:
Topic: my birthday party
A, foods served
B. games and activities
C gifts received
All students should also think of an attention getting introduction and a suitable conclusion for their speech. Listening grades for example may be based on how they answer who, what, where, when questions on the stories presented. Students will then use their outline to write their compositions in class giving details for each main idea so they can complete three paragraphs. In the case of third grade, it would be two paragraphs and in the case of second grade it would be one paragraph. I will often be covering non-fiction themes as well since these are often ones presented on state tests.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week in Religion:
* conscience - ability to know the difference between good and evil or right and wrong
* parable - a short story told by Jesus that has a message
* miracle - amazing event performed by Jesus that is beyond human power
* sacrament - special sign given to us by Jesus by which we share God's life and love
* worship - to give God thanks and praise
Please look under your child's grade for this week's homework.
SECOND GRADE:
10/12-Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14- Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
THIRD GRADE:
10/12 -Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14- Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
FOURTH GRADE:
10/12- Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14 - Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
***No more homework will be given this week so students may rest and review for ITBS!
