February 3, 2014
1. Study your previous vocabulary words. We will choose words randomly from words given this marking period. Vocabulary quiz on Friday.
2. Enjoy the snow.
February 4, 2014
1. Study your previous vocabulary words. We will choose words randomly from words given this marking period. Vocabulary quiz on Friday.
2. Math word problem.
3. Read for 45 minutes and summarize in your reading notebook.
NO spelling tic tac toe this week only!
1. Study your previous vocabulary words. We will choose words randomly from words given this marking period. Vocabulary quiz on Friday.
2. Math word problem.
3. Read for 45 minutes and summarize in your reading notebook.
NO spelling tic tac toe this week only!
February 6, 2014
1. Do math word problem in your notebook.
2. Using From Nomad to Farmer and Bartering for Basics, compare and contrast the two passages. Be sure to use evidence from both passages to support your explanation.
In your explanation, be sure to:
-Introduce the topic
-Use details from the passage and article to support your answer
-Organize and connect your ideas in your writing
-Provide a closing statement
-Check your writing for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
3. Study for vocabulary
4. Read for 45 minutes and summarize in your notebook.
5. Finish your cover for your writing piece. Make sure your title is related to your story and is spelled correctly with your name on it! DUE TOMORROW!
1. Do math word problem in your notebook.
2. Using From Nomad to Farmer and Bartering for Basics, compare and contrast the two passages. Be sure to use evidence from both passages to support your explanation.
In your explanation, be sure to:
-Introduce the topic
-Use details from the passage and article to support your answer
-Organize and connect your ideas in your writing
-Provide a closing statement
-Check your writing for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
3. Study for vocabulary
4. Read for 45 minutes and summarize in your notebook.
5. Finish your cover for your writing piece. Make sure your title is related to your story and is spelled correctly with your name on it! DUE TOMORROW!
February 7, 2014
1. Finish you response to Hatchet to be handed in on Monday. How did you feel once the book was over? Did it change the way you think? Does it remind you of a situation you've experience?
2. Have a great weekend!
1. Finish you response to Hatchet to be handed in on Monday. How did you feel once the book was over? Did it change the way you think? Does it remind you of a situation you've experience?
2. Have a great weekend!
February 10, 2014
Week 18
reflect
repay
diagonal
loose
pause
Suffix- ate
confederate
integrate
fumigate
instigate
circulate
correlate
innovate
excavate
captivate
anticipate
delineate
exasperate
rejuvenate
accommodate
retaliate
Vocabulary
vague (adj)- not clear in meaning; stated in a way that is general and not specific
detrimental (adj)- causing damage or injury
prologue (n)- an introduction to a book, play, etc.
epilogue (n)- a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or musical composition
decipher (v)- to find the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand
1. Read for 45 minutes and summarize.
2. Math word problem in your notebook!
Arthur swam 1/3 mile, Elan swam 3/6 mile, and Quincy swam 2/6 mile. Which two swam an equal distance?
3. Spelling Tic Tac Toe and Vocabulary definitions.
Week 18
reflect
repay
diagonal
loose
pause
Suffix- ate
confederate
integrate
fumigate
instigate
circulate
correlate
innovate
excavate
captivate
anticipate
delineate
exasperate
rejuvenate
accommodate
retaliate
Vocabulary
vague (adj)- not clear in meaning; stated in a way that is general and not specific
detrimental (adj)- causing damage or injury
prologue (n)- an introduction to a book, play, etc.
epilogue (n)- a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or musical composition
decipher (v)- to find the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand
1. Read for 45 minutes and summarize.
2. Math word problem in your notebook!
Arthur swam 1/3 mile, Elan swam 3/6 mile, and Quincy swam 2/6 mile. Which two swam an equal distance?
3. Spelling Tic Tac Toe and Vocabulary definitions.
February 11, 2014
1. Read for 45 minutes and summarize.
2. Spelling Tic Tac Toe.
3. Study for vocab/spelling test Friday..Check your definitions with the ones above.
4. Math worksheet
1. Read for 45 minutes and summarize.
2. Spelling Tic Tac Toe.
3. Study for vocab/spelling test Friday..Check your definitions with the ones above.
4. Math worksheet
February 12, 2014
1. Read for 45 minutes and summarize.
2. Spelling Tic Tac Toe
3. Study vocab/spelling
4. Finish math word problem
5. On looseleaf, write your idea for the informative writing piece on Canada. How will your information be presented? (Brochure, slideshow/PP, billboard/advertisement or any other idea)
1. Read for 45 minutes and summarize.
2. Spelling Tic Tac Toe
3. Study vocab/spelling
4. Finish math word problem
5. On looseleaf, write your idea for the informative writing piece on Canada. How will your information be presented? (Brochure, slideshow/PP, billboard/advertisement or any other idea)
February 24, 2014
Welcome back!
1. Kaplan review pages 3-12
2. Math problem
3. Look up definitions/Spelling tic tac toe
Week 19
piece
principle
quiet
pane
slay
suffix –al
lethal
internal
floral
logical
virtual
typical
dismissal
symmetrical
detrimental
approval
hysterical
whimsical
phenomenal
rhythmical
substantial
Vocabulary - A Wrinkle in Time pages 1-3
quirk (n): an unusual habit or way of behaving; something strange that happens by chance
snide (adj): unkind or insulting in an indirect way
transcend (v): to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of (something
deficit (n): an amount (such as an amount of money) that is less than the amount that is needed
tyranny (n): cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others
Welcome back!
1. Kaplan review pages 3-12
2. Math problem
3. Look up definitions/Spelling tic tac toe
Week 19
piece
principle
quiet
pane
slay
suffix –al
lethal
internal
floral
logical
virtual
typical
dismissal
symmetrical
detrimental
approval
hysterical
whimsical
phenomenal
rhythmical
substantial
Vocabulary - A Wrinkle in Time pages 1-3
quirk (n): an unusual habit or way of behaving; something strange that happens by chance
snide (adj): unkind or insulting in an indirect way
transcend (v): to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of (something
deficit (n): an amount (such as an amount of money) that is less than the amount that is needed
tyranny (n): cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others
February 25, 2014
1. Check your definitions with the ones above.
2. Read for at least 45 minutes and summarize.
3. Kaplan Math pages 3-7
1. Check your definitions with the ones above.
2. Read for at least 45 minutes and summarize.
3. Kaplan Math pages 3-7
February 26, 2014
1. Read for at least 45 minutes and summarize.
2. Spelling Tic Tac Toe
3. Kaplan ELA pages 13-19
4. Math word problem
1. Read for at least 45 minutes and summarize.
2. Spelling Tic Tac Toe
3. Kaplan ELA pages 13-19
4. Math word problem
February 27, 2014
1. Read for at least 45 minutes and summarize.
2. ELA Kaplan book 25-33
3. Spelling/Vocab test tomorrow
4. Spelling tic tac toe
1. Read for at least 45 minutes and summarize.
2. ELA Kaplan book 25-33
3. Spelling/Vocab test tomorrow
4. Spelling tic tac toe
February 28, 2014
1. Read for at least 45 minutes and summarize.
***EXTRA CREDIT***
Write a few, well developed paragraphs explaining why & how we, as dolphins, are philanthropists.
1. Read for at least 45 minutes and summarize.
***EXTRA CREDIT***
Write a few, well developed paragraphs explaining why & how we, as dolphins, are philanthropists.