<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Room 315 Weekly Update</span></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Oct. 5, 2009 – Oct. 9, 2009</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Math</strong></p>
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<td width="506" valign="top">This week we will learn how to copy constructions with a straightedge and a ruler. We will learn about inscribed equilateral triangles, defining geometric figures, and review for the Unit 1 test. We will take the Unit 1 test. We will begin Unit 2 by talking about various ways in which numbers are used and learn about the World Tour Project.</td>
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<p align="center"><strong>Science</strong></p>
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<td width="506" valign="top">This week we will learn about thumb joints and how important thumbs are for doing everyday activities. We will also learn about how important joints in the fingers and hands are for doing everyday activities.   </td>
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<p align="center"><strong>Language Arts</strong></p>
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<td width="506" valign="top">This week we will finish reading Toto and take a quiz on the story. We will also learn the new spelling words for the Sarah, Plain and tall story. The words are:<strong> steel, screech, seaweed, wreath, measles, scream, least, yield, shield, prairie, eager, seals, married, sneak, niece.</strong> We will read the story Sarah, Plain and tall, learn about drafting in the writing process, and take the comprehension quiz for Sarah, Plain and tall.    </td>
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<p align="center"><strong>Social Studies</strong></p>
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<td width="506" valign="top">We will learn about and identify the capitals of the northeast, southern, mid-western, and western regions. </td>
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<p align="center"><strong>Art</strong></p>
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<td width="506" valign="top">We will make contour drawings of familiar but complex objects.</td>
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<td width="638" valign="top"><strong>Homework:</strong>  <strong>Monday</strong> – Complete math journal pages 23-24.

<strong>Tuesday</strong> – Study links 1.8, study for Unit 1 math test.

<strong>Wednesday</strong> – Study links 1.9.

<strong>Thursday</strong> – Study spelling test and Sarah, Plain and tall comprehension test.</td>
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<td width="638" valign="top"><strong>Reminders:</strong>Candy orders are due Thursday, Oct.8<sup>th</sup>.

Students received field trip forms for the play 100 dresses, please return them as soon as possible.</td>
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