The students completed a Venn Diagram today, comparing and contrasting Mary and Roger from the story. They also completed a review page on articles from the English workbook.
Homework: You should be reading an AR book! You must take an AR test by December 12.
Monday – Today the students checked the study guide for the story “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”
Homework: Re-read “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” The test over the story is tomorrow.
Tuesday – Test
Wednesday – Today we discussed character traits, and the students completed the “Character Changes” worksheet.
Homework for classes B and C: Finish the Character Diamante begun today in class.
Monday – The new vocabulary words for our story were introduced to the students today, except for classes C and D, because of the assembly and pep rally. The story for this week is “Ta-Na-E-Ka” on pages 135-141 of the Elements of Literature book. Classes A, B, and C received the vocabulary/story study guide.
Homework: “When I Was Your Age…” worksheet; due Wednesday. This will be due Thursday for class D. Bring your library books tomorrow.
Tuesday – Library day; study guides were given to class D.
Homework: Open house is from 5:30 to 7:30. Pizza will be served at 5:00 in the cafeteria.
Wednesday – The story “Ta-Na-E-Ka” was read together in class. Homework was checked and discussed for classes A, B, and C.
Homework: The vocabulary quiz over the words for “Ta-Na-E-Ka” will be Friday. The study guide includes the five words and definitions. These can also be found on page 134 of the reading book.
Thursday: Classes B and C had a lesson on internal/external conflict, comparison/contrast, and making inferences. Classes A and D discussed the story and began working on the study guides. Class D also checked the homework assignment given Monday together. All of the classes had a vocabulary review.
Homework: Study for tomorrow’s vocabulary test.
Friday: Vocabulary test; complete workbook pages on “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”
Homework: Have a great weekend!
Today in class, the students used adjectives they have studied to write bio-poems. They completed their rough drafts today. Final drafts will be done in class tomorrow.
Ms. Mullins’ homeroom: Volunteer forms for our homeroom went home with the students today. Donations are needed so that the students will be able to have food for the holiday party and treat days. Parents, please fill out the form and send it back along with donations by Friday, October 24. Also, many students did not return the phone list forms. It is not too late to be added to the phone list. You can still send it to school to have your child’s name and information added.
Tuesday – Library Day
Wednesday – We checked and discussed Monday night’s homework, workbook pages 21-22, on adjectives. We also checked work done Monday in class. We had a big review of adjectives!
Thursday – The students began a project in which they cut out various adjectives from magazines. These will be used to complete the project tomorrow.
Friday – We will complete the adjective project in class.
Homework – Have a great weekend! : )
