Although I realize wholeheartedly that we are ALL looking forward to Easter vacation, please be aware also that some tests (like ELA State Test ) are scheduled soon after students return and others will soon follow. It is advisable that all students spend some time reviewing each day so they don't need to cram when they return. Please see below for a guuide for each grade.
FOURTH GRADE
To prepare for ELA State Test, click on link below and scroll to bottom for 4th grade sample:
http://engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-common-core-sample-questions.
Practice the sample questions for 3rd grade as well.
For additional practice you can print out tests for 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 on
http://www.nysedregents.org/grade4/englishlanguagearts/home.html
For Religion Archdiocesan Exam study ALL information on two-sheet Review Notes stapled in Religon notebook and sheet with typed essay questions. Be sure also to review two sheets on the Beatitudes. You may also review the 121 definitions on:
http://flashcarddb.com/cardset/22403-grade-4-archdiocesan-religion-exam-flashcards
Be sure to study Unit 1, 2, 3, and 4 definitions on printed out sheets in notebook taken from www.sadlierreligion.com.
THIRD GRADE
For ELA study all notes in Journal notebook as well as all quizzes and tests in the test folder (except Spelling). Review answering the essential questions in the essay sections of the tests. DO NOT LOSE OR DISCARD THESE TESTS!
It is also advisable to practice sample questions from ELA State Tests for the fourth grade by clicking on the links above.
For Religion Archdiocesan Exam study ALL information on the two-sheet Review Notes stapled in the Religion notebook. Be sure especially to study the definitions of the following words:
presider's chair, presider or celebrant, sacristy, catholic, stewardship, Penitential Rite, the Offertory, the Consecration, the Dismissal Rite, deacon, lay person, religious brother /sister,
sacred vessels, tabernacle, sanctuary. Practice answering the essay questions on the review sheets.
Be sure to study Unit 1, 2, 3, and 4 definitions on printed out sheets in notebook taken from www.sadlierreligion.com. Be sure to memorize the NEW Apostles' Creed (not one in Religion book)
SEE BELOW :
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was coceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell: on thethird day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body. and life everlasting . Amen
SECOND GRADE
For ELA For ELA study all notes in Journal notebook as well as all quizzes and tests in the test folder (except Spelling). Review answering the essential questions in the essay sections of the tests. DO NOT LOSE OR DISCARD THESE TESTS!
For Religion MEMORIZE THE ACT OF CONTRITION! Review examining one's conscience and the four parts of the sacrament of Reconciliation:confession, contrition, penance, absolution.
Study ALL notes on the Review sheet stapled in the Religion notebook including definitions of all the vocabulary words and practice answering all parts of each sample essay question.
Be sure to study Unit 1, 2, 3, and 4 definitions on printed out sheets in notebook taken from www.sadlierreligion.com.
PLEASE CHECK BACK DURING EASTER VACATION IN CASE I NEED TO POST ANY UPDATES! HAPPY EASTER AND THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR COOPERATION, CONCERN, AND SUPPORT.
I HAVE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL POST TO HELP PREPARE FOR EXAMS!
