Dear Parents,
This week there will be Mass for Ascension Thursday at 9:00. The Religion Test will also be given to all classes this week so ake sure to study the Review sheet for your grade including vocabulary and sample essay questions. On Friday third grade will be working on PBL so research on Mary's feast day must be ready. Next week on May 13, 14, 15 ALL students will be taking the UNIT 4 Test in ALL SUBJECTS. For ELA study all notes in Journal for UNIT 4 only. ( Unit 5 work will not be included.) Please check below for this week's homework:
FOURTH GRADE
ELA 5/7 Tues. Look up the definitions of the following words and write on looseleaf in script the definition of the following: astronomy, astrology, constellation, eclipse, galaxy, universe, deity. heroic, mythology.
On another sheet of looseleaf write heading. Write six different words that begin with the prefix astro- and include a short definition for each. Next write three different words with suffix -ology, and three words with the suffix -ologist and again include a brief defintion for each.
REL.5/9 Thurs. Review for Religion quiz . Research information about a saint. On looseleaf write the saint's name as a title. Write a paragraph of eight sentences including introduction and conclusion explaining what the saint did during his/her lifetime that caused this person to be recognized as a saint. Give specific details unique to that saint based on actual research. One or two sentences may describe how this saint inspires you to act toward others.
THIRD GRADE
REL 5/7 Tues. Research information on the feast day of the Blessed Mother you are assigned in class. On looseleaf write a title. The introduction should state the name of the feast day and when it is celebrated. The rest of the report should describe why, how, and where in the world the feast day is celebrated. The report should be two pargraphs between 8 to 12 sentences long and include a conclusion.
ELA 5/9 Thurs. Create a large Venn diagram on blank paper. Compare your chosen planet with a different planet (including Earth if you. Neatly list TWO SIMILARITIES and THREE DIFFERENCES between the planets. Remember that differences must be on same topic (eg. first in orbit arond the sun / fourth in orbit around the sun OR Has two moons / Has no moons)
SECOND GRADE
ELA 5/7 Tues. Research a place you would like to visit. On looseleaf write a title. Write a paragraph of six sentences.starting with an introduction. Write three details about this place. Then explain what you think about this place based on these details. Write a conclusion.
REL. 5/9 Thurs. Study Review notes in notebook for quiz. On looseleaf write a heading and answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. How does one prepare for Reconciliation? 2. Name and describe the four steps of Reconciliation. 3, Complete the following said during confession: Bless me Father ... 4.Name TWO sins and write the words of the commandments they break.
PRACTICE AGAIN THE ACT OF CONTRITION!
