(224,153,'2010-02-18 16:38:40','2010-02-18 21:38:40','<p>Wednesday, February 17, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. </p>\r\n<p>No math.</p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong></p>\r\n<p>Wednesday, February 10, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Students have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. </p>\r\n<p>Students have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.</p>\r\n<p>Tuesday, February 9, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Math - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2</p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p>Wednesday, February 3, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Math:  Study Links p. 79</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work</p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong></p>\r\n<p>Monday, February 1, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.</p>\r\n<p>Math - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.</p>\r\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong></p>\r\n<p>Tuesday, January 26, 2010</p>\r\n<p>No homework</p>\r\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong></p>\r\n<p>Friday, January 22</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  Cursive \"T\"</p>\r\n<p>Measuring Up, pp. 124-128.</p>\r\n<p>MATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.</p>\r\n<p>Thursday, January 21, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Math - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts - Express pp. 63-66.</p>\r\n<p>Cursive worksheet for \"S\"</p>\r\n<p>Wednesday, January 20, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  Cursive \"R\"</p>\r\n<p>        Express pp. 57-60.</p>\r\n<p>Math - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.</p>\r\n<p>Thursday, January 14, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.</p>\r\n<p>Cursive \"P\"</p>\r\n<p>Math - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.</p>\r\n<p>Monday, January 11, 2010</p>\r\n<p>Parents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration </p>\r\n<p>Math:  none</p>\r\n<p>Map Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.</p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em>January 5, 2010</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em></p>\r\n<p><em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em></p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> </p>\r\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p><strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><em><strong> </strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em></p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em></p>\r\n<p>ongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.</p>\r\n<p>entrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business</p>\r\n<p>steady - constant, dependable</p>\r\n<p>ditto – a thing mentioned previously</p>\r\n<p>maintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment</p>\r\n<p>profit - money made after paying costs</p>\r\n<p>management - supervision of something</p>\r\n<p>analyze - study</p>\r\n<p>business market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services</p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume<br />\r\n</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em>Monday, November 16</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday, November 13</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)</p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong></p>\r\n<p>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.</p>\r\n<p>Spelling - Write each contraction once.</p>\r\n<p>Contractions are: </p>\r\n<p>is not  isn\'t</p>\r\n<p>do not  don\'t</p>\r\n<p>are not   aren\'t</p>\r\n<p>did not   didn\'t</p>\r\n<p>have not   haven\'t</p>\r\n<p>will not   won\'t</p>\r\n<p>should not   shouldn\'t</p>\r\n<p>could not   couldn\'t</p>\r\n<p>I will   I\'ll</p>\r\n<p>we have  we\'ve</p>\r\n<p>you will  you\'ll</p>\r\n<p>you are   you\'re</p>\r\n<p>they have   they\'ve</p>\r\n<p>she will   she\'ll</p>\r\n<p>we are  we\'re</p>\r\n<p> you have  you\'ve</p>\r\n<p>let us  let\'s</p>\r\n<p>he is   he\'s</p>\r\n<p>I am  I\'m</p>\r\n<p>and the word \"because\"</p>\r\n<p>End of list.</p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em>November 9, 2009</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em></p>\r\n<p><em>No Math.</em></p>\r\n<p><em> </em></p>\r\n<p><em>November 4, 2009</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Regions</p>\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Adjectives</p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Where?</p>\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>How have humans</p>\r\n<p><strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?</p>\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>How have humans</p>\r\n<p><strong>modified</strong> this environment?</p>\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Forest</p>\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Polar</p>\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>November 2</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15</p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong></p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times</p>\r\n<p>                             NO personal response sheet tonight.</p>\r\n<p>Math:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.</p>\r\n<p>Cursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"</p>\r\n<p>Social Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!</p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong></p>\r\n<p>Language Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em></p>\r\n<p><em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em></p>\r\n<p>Math-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em></p>\r\n<p><em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em></p>\r\n<p>Social Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em></p>\r\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong></p>\r\n<p>Tuesday Oct. 20</p>\r\n<p>Spelling - write each word five times (see words below)</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"</p>\r\n<p>Monday, October 19</p>\r\n<p>Spelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em></p>\r\n<p>Math:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.</p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Thursday</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Test on the Western Region States.</em></p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong></p>\r\n<p>Math - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.</p>\r\n<p>Map Essentials - pp. 6-7.</p>\r\n<p>Spelling - write each word (see below) five times</p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em></p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em></p>\r\n<p>Friday</p>\r\n<p>Map Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.</p>\r\n<p>Thursday, October 1</p>\r\n<p>Math:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1</p>\r\n<p>Social Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States</p>\r\n<p>Wednesday, Sept. 30</p>\r\n<p>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17</p>\r\n<p>Science:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.</p>\r\n<p>Two tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states</p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p>Monday, Sept. 28</p>\r\n<p>Math - color your design if it was not completed in class</p>\r\n<p>Spelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.</p>\r\n<p><em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em></p>\r\n<p><em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em></p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Math - no homework</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong></p>\r\n<p>Monday, Sept. 21</p>\r\n<p>Math - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11</p>\r\n<p>Spelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times</p>\r\n<p>Reading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.</p>\r\n<p>Friday, Sept. 18</p>\r\n<p>Math - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9</p>\r\n<p>Language Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45</p>\r\n<p>Social Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class</p>\r\n','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-98','','','2010-02-18 16:38:40','2010-02-18 21:38:40','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=224',0,'revision','',0),(226,153,'2010-02-19 10:52:48','2010-02-19 15:52:48','February 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-18','','','2010-02-19 10:52:48','2010-02-19 15:52:48','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=226',0,'revision','',0),(227,153,'2010-02-18 16:41:48','2010-02-18 21:41:48','Thursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-99','','','2010-02-18 16:41:48','2010-02-18 21:41:48','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=227',0,'revision','',0),(228,153,'2010-02-22 09:10:54','2010-02-22 14:10:54','<a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.html\">The Aztecs and the Conquistadors</a>\r\n\r\nFebruary 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-19','','','2010-02-22 09:10:54','2010-02-22 14:10:54','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=228',0,'revision','',0),(229,153,'2010-02-17 16:49:58','2010-02-17 21:49:58','February 16, 2010\r\n\r\nWe continue to review and practice for the ISAT.  We will be concentrating on writing both the extended response for writing and the extended response for math. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned a topic for Black History Month.  Their project should be a creative rendering of the topic, such as a diorama, a posterboard, etc.  The project should make clear the who, what, when, where, why and how of their topic.\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings,\r\n\r\nReport Cards will be going home on Wednesday, February 3rd.  The grades reflect your child\'s classwork and participation, homework, and test/quiz grades  over the past ten weeks. \r\n\r\nHelp!  We are out of paper towels and kleenex.  If you could send a roll/box to the classroom that would be very helpful in this time of runny noses, coughs and  sneezes.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\nJanuary 25\r\n\r\nHello Families,\r\n\r\nThis Friday there is no school for students.  It is a professional development day for teachers.\r\n\r\nWe continue to prepare for the ISATs.  Please discuss math and reading assignments with your student.  Your interest and help always improve your student\'s learning.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nParents, please note:\r\n\r\nStarting on Thursday, Room 310 will be taught science by Ms. Garcia, who is a Science Specialist and currently teaches all 5th and 6th grade science classes.  For her class, Ms. Garcia requires the students to bring the following to class each day:  a pencil; colored pencils; and a composition book (NOT a spiral bound one).  Please make sure your student has his/her supplies by Thursday.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nJanuary 11, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings Families,\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday the students will be taking the Reading and Math Benchmark assessments.   For more information on these assessments, please go to <a href=\"http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/\">http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/</a> \r\n\r\nIn Math, we will be reviewing the pre-test students took last week in the ISAT REVIEW Math book.  We will also be working on fractions.\r\n\r\nIn Language Arts, we will continue practicing reading comprehension questions in the EXPRESS ISAT review book.  We will also practice writing the extended response questions.  In addition, we will be reviewing poetry, particularly poetic language devices. \r\n\r\nIn Science this week we will be doing the 2nd investigation in the Magnets and Electricity unit.\r\n\r\nIn Social Studies, we will be doing Activity 13 in the Map Essentials book:  Tornado Alley!  See the cool links on the Social Studies web page.\r\n\r\nOnce again  I share with you  the following information from Ms. Pickens:\r\n\r\n <em>Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.</em>\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 14, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Happy New Year!  I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>For the next two months, our class will be studying/reviewing skills for the ISAT tests which will be given the first week in March.  Fourth graders are tested in Reading, Math and Science.  In addition to the regular work we do in class, we will also be working in the ISAT Math Book and the ISAT Science Book.  The Illinois State Board of Education has posted sample ISAT questions which will give you a good idea of what the tests are like:  <a href=\"http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html\">http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html</a>  Also, we will not be doing weekly spelling words during this time.  Instead, we will be doing a daily analogy.   </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Pickens has asked that I share the following information with you:  </em> Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.\r\n\r\n<em>Enjoy the week.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Cobb</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>.</em>','Welcome to Room 310','','inherit','closed','closed','','1-revision-29','','','2010-02-17 16:49:58','2010-02-17 21:49:58','',1,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=229',0,'revision','',0),(230,153,'2010-02-24 21:05:19','2010-02-25 02:05:19','<strong><em>February 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Make a list of reasons why societies collapse.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.html\">The Aztecs and the Conquistadors</a>\r\n\r\nFebruary 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-20','','','2010-02-24 21:05:19','2010-02-25 02:05:19','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=230',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_158_posts` (`ID`, `post_author`, `post_date`, `post_date_gmt`, `post_content`, `post_title`, `post_excerpt`, `post_status`, `comment_status`, `ping_status`, `post_password`, `post_name`, `to_ping`, `pinged`, `post_modified`, `post_modified_gmt`, `post_content_filtered`, `post_parent`, `guid`, `menu_order`, `post_type`, `post_mime_type`, `comment_count`) VALUES (231,153,'2010-02-24 21:04:17','2010-02-25 02:04:17','<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-100','','','2010-02-24 21:04:17','2010-02-25 02:04:17','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=231',0,'revision','',0),(232,153,'2010-02-24 21:10:40','2010-02-25 02:10:40','February 24, 2010\r\n\r\nLast lap for ISAT practice!  ISATs start on Tuesday, March 2  (No school on March 1st - Pulaski Day).  Please make sure your child  is <em>well rested</em>, <em>eats breakfast</em>, and has at least two sharpened <em>number 2 pencils</em> for the tests.   Also, your child can use a <em>calculator</em> on the Math ISAT.  Please make sure your student has a calculator: either his/her own or one of the school\'s calculators that I have given to the students to use.   \r\n\r\nFebruary 16, 2010\r\n\r\nWe continue to review and practice for the ISAT.  We will be concentrating on writing both the extended response for writing and the extended response for math. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned a topic for Black History Month.  Their project should be a creative rendering of the topic, such as a diorama, a posterboard, etc.  The project should make clear the who, what, when, where, why and how of their topic.\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings,\r\n\r\nReport Cards will be going home on Wednesday, February 3rd.  The grades reflect your child\'s classwork and participation, homework, and test/quiz grades  over the past ten weeks. \r\n\r\nHelp!  We are out of paper towels and kleenex.  If you could send a roll/box to the classroom that would be very helpful in this time of runny noses, coughs and  sneezes.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\nJanuary 25\r\n\r\nHello Families,\r\n\r\nThis Friday there is no school for students.  It is a professional development day for teachers.\r\n\r\nWe continue to prepare for the ISATs.  Please discuss math and reading assignments with your student.  Your interest and help always improve your student\'s learning.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nParents, please note:\r\n\r\nStarting on Thursday, Room 310 will be taught science by Ms. Garcia, who is a Science Specialist and currently teaches all 5th and 6th grade science classes.  For her class, Ms. Garcia requires the students to bring the following to class each day:  a pencil; colored pencils; and a composition book (NOT a spiral bound one).  Please make sure your student has his/her supplies by Thursday.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nJanuary 11, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings Families,\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday the students will be taking the Reading and Math Benchmark assessments.   For more information on these assessments, please go to <a href=\"http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/\">http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/</a> \r\n\r\nIn Math, we will be reviewing the pre-test students took last week in the ISAT REVIEW Math book.  We will also be working on fractions.\r\n\r\nIn Language Arts, we will continue practicing reading comprehension questions in the EXPRESS ISAT review book.  We will also practice writing the extended response questions.  In addition, we will be reviewing poetry, particularly poetic language devices. \r\n\r\nIn Science this week we will be doing the 2nd investigation in the Magnets and Electricity unit.\r\n\r\nIn Social Studies, we will be doing Activity 13 in the Map Essentials book:  Tornado Alley!  See the cool links on the Social Studies web page.\r\n\r\nOnce again  I share with you  the following information from Ms. Pickens:\r\n\r\n <em>Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.</em>\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 14, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Happy New Year!  I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>For the next two months, our class will be studying/reviewing skills for the ISAT tests which will be given the first week in March.  Fourth graders are tested in Reading, Math and Science.  In addition to the regular work we do in class, we will also be working in the ISAT Math Book and the ISAT Science Book.  The Illinois State Board of Education has posted sample ISAT questions which will give you a good idea of what the tests are like:  <a href=\"http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html\">http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html</a>  Also, we will not be doing weekly spelling words during this time.  Instead, we will be doing a daily analogy.   </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Pickens has asked that I share the following information with you:  </em> Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.\r\n\r\n<em>Enjoy the week.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Cobb</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>.</em>','Welcome to Room 310','','inherit','closed','closed','','1-revision-30','','','2010-02-24 21:10:40','2010-02-25 02:10:40','',1,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=232',0,'revision','',0),(233,153,'2010-03-02 08:53:48','2010-03-02 13:53:48','<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-101','','','2010-03-02 08:53:48','2010-03-02 13:53:48','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=233',0,'revision','',0),(234,153,'2010-03-08 15:49:03','2010-03-08 20:49:03','<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-102','','','2010-03-08 15:49:03','2010-03-08 20:49:03','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=234',0,'revision','',0),(235,153,'2010-03-09 15:23:39','2010-03-09 20:23:39','Tuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-103','','','2010-03-09 15:23:39','2010-03-09 20:23:39','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=235',0,'revision','',0),(236,153,'2010-03-02 08:58:34','2010-03-02 13:58:34','March 1\r\n\r\nWekcome to ISAT week!  Please keep your children well rested and well fed!\r\n\r\nThe students wrote in their assignment books the schedule of ISAT tests.  Please make sure your students brings <strong>2</strong> sharpened <em>number 2</em> pencils and a calculator.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nAlso, on March 17th, we will be taking a field trip to the Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie.  Your child needs to return the signed field trip form and $10.60.  We can only take 2 paretns with us, so chaparones will be \"first come first served.\"  Thanks.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nFebruary 24, 2010\r\n\r\nLast lap for ISAT practice!  ISATs start on Tuesday, March 2  (No school on March 1st - Pulaski Day).  Please make sure your child  is <em>well rested</em>, <em>eats breakfast</em>, and has at least two sharpened <em>number 2 pencils</em> for the tests.   Also, your child can use a <em>calculator</em> on the Math ISAT.  Please make sure your student has a calculator: either his/her own or one of the school\'s calculators that I have given to the students to use.   \r\n\r\nFebruary 16, 2010\r\n\r\nWe continue to review and practice for the ISAT.  We will be concentrating on writing both the extended response for writing and the extended response for math. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned a topic for Black History Month.  Their project should be a creative rendering of the topic, such as a diorama, a posterboard, etc.  The project should make clear the who, what, when, where, why and how of their topic.\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings,\r\n\r\nReport Cards will be going home on Wednesday, February 3rd.  The grades reflect your child\'s classwork and participation, homework, and test/quiz grades  over the past ten weeks. \r\n\r\nHelp!  We are out of paper towels and kleenex.  If you could send a roll/box to the classroom that would be very helpful in this time of runny noses, coughs and  sneezes.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\nJanuary 25\r\n\r\nHello Families,\r\n\r\nThis Friday there is no school for students.  It is a professional development day for teachers.\r\n\r\nWe continue to prepare for the ISATs.  Please discuss math and reading assignments with your student.  Your interest and help always improve your student\'s learning.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nParents, please note:\r\n\r\nStarting on Thursday, Room 310 will be taught science by Ms. Garcia, who is a Science Specialist and currently teaches all 5th and 6th grade science classes.  For her class, Ms. Garcia requires the students to bring the following to class each day:  a pencil; colored pencils; and a composition book (NOT a spiral bound one).  Please make sure your student has his/her supplies by Thursday.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nJanuary 11, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings Families,\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday the students will be taking the Reading and Math Benchmark assessments.   For more information on these assessments, please go to <a href=\"http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/\">http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/</a> \r\n\r\nIn Math, we will be reviewing the pre-test students took last week in the ISAT REVIEW Math book.  We will also be working on fractions.\r\n\r\nIn Language Arts, we will continue practicing reading comprehension questions in the EXPRESS ISAT review book.  We will also practice writing the extended response questions.  In addition, we will be reviewing poetry, particularly poetic language devices. \r\n\r\nIn Science this week we will be doing the 2nd investigation in the Magnets and Electricity unit.\r\n\r\nIn Social Studies, we will be doing Activity 13 in the Map Essentials book:  Tornado Alley!  See the cool links on the Social Studies web page.\r\n\r\nOnce again  I share with you  the following information from Ms. Pickens:\r\n\r\n <em>Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.</em>\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 14, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Happy New Year!  I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>For the next two months, our class will be studying/reviewing skills for the ISAT tests which will be given the first week in March.  Fourth graders are tested in Reading, Math and Science.  In addition to the regular work we do in class, we will also be working in the ISAT Math Book and the ISAT Science Book.  The Illinois State Board of Education has posted sample ISAT questions which will give you a good idea of what the tests are like:  <a href=\"http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html\">http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html</a>  Also, we will not be doing weekly spelling words during this time.  Instead, we will be doing a daily analogy.   </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Pickens has asked that I share the following information with you:  </em> Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.\r\n\r\n<em>Enjoy the week.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Cobb</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>.</em>','Welcome to Room 310','','inherit','closed','closed','','1-revision-31','','','2010-03-02 08:58:34','2010-03-02 13:58:34','',1,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=236',0,'revision','',0),(237,153,'2010-03-09 15:31:20','2010-03-09 20:31:20','March 8\r\n\r\nThe last ISAT test is Tuesday morning.  After that we will be back to our regular work.  There will be spelling homework every night and a test every Friday.  We will also be preparing for our field trip next week. \r\n\r\nMany students came to school today without their homework.  They received zeros.   Please check your student\'s assignment pad every night and make sure her/she completes the homework.\r\n\r\nMarch 1\r\n\r\nWekcome to ISAT week!  Please keep your children well rested and well fed!\r\n\r\nThe students wrote in their assignment books the schedule of ISAT tests.  Please make sure your students brings <strong>2</strong> sharpened <em>number 2</em> pencils and a calculator.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nAlso, on March 17th, we will be taking a field trip to the Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie.  Your child needs to return the signed field trip form and $10.60.  We can only take 2 paretns with us, so chaparones will be \"first come first served.\"  Thanks.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nFebruary 24, 2010\r\n\r\nLast lap for ISAT practice!  ISATs start on Tuesday, March 2  (No school on March 1st - Pulaski Day).  Please make sure your child  is <em>well rested</em>, <em>eats breakfast</em>, and has at least two sharpened <em>number 2 pencils</em> for the tests.   Also, your child can use a <em>calculator</em> on the Math ISAT.  Please make sure your student has a calculator: either his/her own or one of the school\'s calculators that I have given to the students to use.   \r\n\r\nFebruary 16, 2010\r\n\r\nWe continue to review and practice for the ISAT.  We will be concentrating on writing both the extended response for writing and the extended response for math. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned a topic for Black History Month.  Their project should be a creative rendering of the topic, such as a diorama, a posterboard, etc.  The project should make clear the who, what, when, where, why and how of their topic.\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings,\r\n\r\nReport Cards will be going home on Wednesday, February 3rd.  The grades reflect your child\'s classwork and participation, homework, and test/quiz grades  over the past ten weeks. \r\n\r\nHelp!  We are out of paper towels and kleenex.  If you could send a roll/box to the classroom that would be very helpful in this time of runny noses, coughs and  sneezes.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\nJanuary 25\r\n\r\nHello Families,\r\n\r\nThis Friday there is no school for students.  It is a professional development day for teachers.\r\n\r\nWe continue to prepare for the ISATs.  Please discuss math and reading assignments with your student.  Your interest and help always improve your student\'s learning.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nParents, please note:\r\n\r\nStarting on Thursday, Room 310 will be taught science by Ms. Garcia, who is a Science Specialist and currently teaches all 5th and 6th grade science classes.  For her class, Ms. Garcia requires the students to bring the following to class each day:  a pencil; colored pencils; and a composition book (NOT a spiral bound one).  Please make sure your student has his/her supplies by Thursday.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nJanuary 11, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings Families,\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday the students will be taking the Reading and Math Benchmark assessments.   For more information on these assessments, please go to <a href=\"http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/\">http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/</a> \r\n\r\nIn Math, we will be reviewing the pre-test students took last week in the ISAT REVIEW Math book.  We will also be working on fractions.\r\n\r\nIn Language Arts, we will continue practicing reading comprehension questions in the EXPRESS ISAT review book.  We will also practice writing the extended response questions.  In addition, we will be reviewing poetry, particularly poetic language devices. \r\n\r\nIn Science this week we will be doing the 2nd investigation in the Magnets and Electricity unit.\r\n\r\nIn Social Studies, we will be doing Activity 13 in the Map Essentials book:  Tornado Alley!  See the cool links on the Social Studies web page.\r\n\r\nOnce again  I share with you  the following information from Ms. Pickens:\r\n\r\n <em>Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.</em>\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 14, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Happy New Year!  I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>For the next two months, our class will be studying/reviewing skills for the ISAT tests which will be given the first week in March.  Fourth graders are tested in Reading, Math and Science.  In addition to the regular work we do in class, we will also be working in the ISAT Math Book and the ISAT Science Book.  The Illinois State Board of Education has posted sample ISAT questions which will give you a good idea of what the tests are like:  <a href=\"http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html\">http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html</a>  Also, we will not be doing weekly spelling words during this time.  Instead, we will be doing a daily analogy.   </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Pickens has asked that I share the following information with you:  </em> Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.\r\n\r\n<em>Enjoy the week.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Cobb</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>.</em>','Welcome to Room 310','','inherit','closed','closed','','1-revision-32','','','2010-03-09 15:31:20','2010-03-09 20:31:20','',1,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=237',0,'revision','',0),(238,153,'2010-03-09 15:47:51','2010-03-09 20:47:51','March 8\r\n\r\nThe last ISAT test is Tuesday morning.  After that we will be back to our regular work.  There will be spelling homework every night and a test every Friday.  We will also be preparing for our field trip next week. \r\n\r\nMany students came to school today without their homework.  They received zeros.   Please check your student\'s assignment pad every night and make sure her/she completes the homework.\r\n\r\nMarch 1\r\n\r\nWekcome to ISAT week!  Please keep your children well rested and well fed!\r\n\r\nThe students wrote in their assignment books the schedule of ISAT tests.  Please make sure your students brings <strong>2</strong> sharpened <em>number 2</em> pencils and a calculator.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nAlso, on March 17th, we will be taking a field trip to the Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie.  Your child needs to return the signed field trip form and $10.60.  We can only take 2 paretns with us, so chaparones will be \"first come first served.\"  Thanks.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nFebruary 24, 2010\r\n\r\nLast lap for ISAT practice!  ISATs start on Tuesday, March 2  (No school on March 1st - Pulaski Day).  Please make sure your child  is <em>well rested</em>, <em>eats breakfast</em>, and has at least two sharpened <em>number 2 pencils</em> for the tests.   Also, your child can use a <em>calculator</em> on the Math ISAT.  Please make sure your student has a calculator: either his/her own or one of the school\'s calculators that I have given to the students to use.   \r\n\r\nFebruary 16, 2010\r\n\r\nWe continue to review and practice for the ISAT.  We will be concentrating on writing both the extended response for writing and the extended response for math. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned a topic for Black History Month.  Their project should be a creative rendering of the topic, such as a diorama, a posterboard, etc.  The project should make clear the who, what, when, where, why and how of their topic.\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings,\r\n\r\nReport Cards will be going home on Wednesday, February 3rd.  The grades reflect your child\'s classwork and participation, homework, and test/quiz grades  over the past ten weeks. \r\n\r\nHelp!  We are out of paper towels and kleenex.  If you could send a roll/box to the classroom that would be very helpful in this time of runny noses, coughs and  sneezes.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\nJanuary 25\r\n\r\nHello Families,\r\n\r\nThis Friday there is no school for students.  It is a professional development day for teachers.\r\n\r\nWe continue to prepare for the ISATs.  Please discuss math and reading assignments with your student.  Your interest and help always improve your student\'s learning.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nParents, please note:\r\n\r\nStarting on Thursday, Room 310 will be taught science by Ms. Garcia, who is a Science Specialist and currently teaches all 5th and 6th grade science classes.  For her class, Ms. Garcia requires the students to bring the following to class each day:  a pencil; colored pencils; and a composition book (NOT a spiral bound one).  Please make sure your student has his/her supplies by Thursday.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nJanuary 11, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings Families,\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday the students will be taking the Reading and Math Benchmark assessments.   For more information on these assessments, please go to <a href=\"http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/\">http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/</a> \r\n\r\nIn Math, we will be reviewing the pre-test students took last week in the ISAT REVIEW Math book.  We will also be working on fractions.\r\n\r\nIn Language Arts, we will continue practicing reading comprehension questions in the EXPRESS ISAT review book.  We will also practice writing the extended response questions.  In addition, we will be reviewing poetry, particularly poetic language devices. \r\n\r\nIn Science this week we will be doing the 2nd investigation in the Magnets and Electricity unit.\r\n\r\nIn Social Studies, we will be doing Activity 13 in the Map Essentials book:  Tornado Alley!  See the cool links on the Social Studies web page.\r\n\r\nOnce again  I share with you  the following information from Ms. Pickens:\r\n\r\n <em>Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.</em>\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 14, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Happy New Year!  I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>For the next two months, our class will be studying/reviewing skills for the ISAT tests which will be given the first week in March.  Fourth graders are tested in Reading, Math and Science.  In addition to the regular work we do in class, we will also be working in the ISAT Math Book and the ISAT Science Book.  The Illinois State Board of Education has posted sample ISAT questions which will give you a good idea of what the tests are like:  <a href=\"http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html\">http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html</a>  Also, we will not be doing weekly spelling words during this time.  Instead, we will be doing a daily analogy.   </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Pickens has asked that I share the following information with you:  </em> Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.\r\n\r\n<em>Enjoy the week.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Cobb</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>.</em>','Welcome to Room 310','','inherit','closed','closed','','1-revision-33','','','2010-03-09 15:47:51','2010-03-09 20:47:51','',1,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=238',0,'revision','',0),(239,153,'2010-03-09 15:24:11','2010-03-09 20:24:11','Tuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-104','','','2010-03-09 15:24:11','2010-03-09 20:24:11','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=239',0,'revision','',0),(240,153,'2010-03-10 16:30:58','2010-03-10 21:30:58','Wednesday, Mary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-105','','','2010-03-10 16:30:58','2010-03-10 21:30:58','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=240',0,'revision','',0),(241,153,'2010-03-10 16:31:13','2010-03-10 21:31:13','Wednesday, Mary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-106','','','2010-03-10 16:31:13','2010-03-10 21:31:13','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=241',0,'revision','',0),(242,153,'2010-03-12 10:57:27','2010-03-12 15:57:27','<em><strong>Thursday, March 11</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>LA- test tomorrow on Anne Frank story, spelling words and vocabulary</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>SS - Read Activity 18 in Map Essentials, do Activity 18 in Workbook</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-107','','','2010-03-12 10:57:27','2010-03-12 15:57:27','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=242',0,'revision','',0),(243,153,'2010-03-09 15:56:56','2010-03-09 20:56:56','March 8\r\n\r\nThe last ISAT test is Tuesday morning.  After that we will be back to our regular work.  There will be spelling homework every night and a test every Friday.  We will also be preparing for our field trip next week. \r\n\r\nMany students came to school today without their homework.  They received zeros.   Please check your student\'s assignment pad every night and make sure her/she completes the homework.\r\n\r\nMarch 1\r\n\r\nWekcome to ISAT week!  Please keep your children well rested and well fed!\r\n\r\nThe students wrote in their assignment books the schedule of ISAT tests.  Please make sure your students brings <strong>2</strong> sharpened <em>number 2</em> pencils and a calculator.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nAlso, on March 17th, we will be taking a field trip to the Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie.  Your child needs to return the signed field trip form and $10.60.  We can only take 2 paretns with us, so chaparones will be \"first come first served.\"  Thanks.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nFebruary 24, 2010\r\n\r\nLast lap for ISAT practice!  ISATs start on Tuesday, March 2  (No school on March 1st - Pulaski Day).  Please make sure your child  is <em>well rested</em>, <em>eats breakfast</em>, and has at least two sharpened <em>number 2 pencils</em> for the tests.   Also, your child can use a <em>calculator</em> on the Math ISAT.  Please make sure your student has a calculator: either his/her own or one of the school\'s calculators that I have given to the students to use.   \r\n\r\nFebruary 16, 2010\r\n\r\nWe continue to review and practice for the ISAT.  We will be concentrating on writing both the extended response for writing and the extended response for math. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned a topic for Black History Month.  Their project should be a creative rendering of the topic, such as a diorama, a posterboard, etc.  The project should make clear the who, what, when, where, why and how of their topic.\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings,\r\n\r\nReport Cards will be going home on Wednesday, February 3rd.  The grades reflect your child\'s classwork and participation, homework, and test/quiz grades  over the past ten weeks. \r\n\r\nHelp!  We are out of paper towels and kleenex.  If you could send a roll/box to the classroom that would be very helpful in this time of runny noses, coughs and  sneezes.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\nJanuary 25\r\n\r\nHello Families,\r\n\r\nThis Friday there is no school for students.  It is a professional development day for teachers.\r\n\r\nWe continue to prepare for the ISATs.  Please discuss math and reading assignments with your student.  Your interest and help always improve your student\'s learning.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nParents, please note:\r\n\r\nStarting on Thursday, Room 310 will be taught science by Ms. Garcia, who is a Science Specialist and currently teaches all 5th and 6th grade science classes.  For her class, Ms. Garcia requires the students to bring the following to class each day:  a pencil; colored pencils; and a composition book (NOT a spiral bound one).  Please make sure your student has his/her supplies by Thursday.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nJanuary 11, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings Families,\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday the students will be taking the Reading and Math Benchmark assessments.   For more information on these assessments, please go to <a href=\"http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/\">http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/</a> \r\n\r\nIn Math, we will be reviewing the pre-test students took last week in the ISAT REVIEW Math book.  We will also be working on fractions.\r\n\r\nIn Language Arts, we will continue practicing reading comprehension questions in the EXPRESS ISAT review book.  We will also practice writing the extended response questions.  In addition, we will be reviewing poetry, particularly poetic language devices. \r\n\r\nIn Science this week we will be doing the 2nd investigation in the Magnets and Electricity unit.\r\n\r\nIn Social Studies, we will be doing Activity 13 in the Map Essentials book:  Tornado Alley!  See the cool links on the Social Studies web page.\r\n\r\nOnce again  I share with you  the following information from Ms. Pickens:\r\n\r\n <em>Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.</em>\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 14, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Happy New Year!  I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>For the next two months, our class will be studying/reviewing skills for the ISAT tests which will be given the first week in March.  Fourth graders are tested in Reading, Math and Science.  In addition to the regular work we do in class, we will also be working in the ISAT Math Book and the ISAT Science Book.  The Illinois State Board of Education has posted sample ISAT questions which will give you a good idea of what the tests are like:  <a href=\"http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html\">http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html</a>  Also, we will not be doing weekly spelling words during this time.  Instead, we will be doing a daily analogy.   </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Pickens has asked that I share the following information with you:  </em> Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.\r\n\r\n<em>Enjoy the week.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Cobb</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>.</em>','Welcome to Room 310','','inherit','closed','closed','','1-revision-34','','','2010-03-09 15:56:56','2010-03-09 20:56:56','',1,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=243',0,'revision','',0),(244,153,'2010-02-24 21:17:17','2010-02-25 02:17:17','<strong><em>February 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Make a list of reasons why societies collapse.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/Easter_Isld_Pge.html\">Mysterious Places:  Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html\">Easter Island Home Page</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~yf5f-wtnb/moai_idx/tongariki/moai6_04.jpg\">Moai</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/\">Secrets of Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.vai-moana.cl/home1.html\">Chili Tourism site for Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.html\">The Aztecs and the Conquistadors</a>\r\n\r\nFebruary 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-21','','','2010-02-24 21:17:17','2010-02-25 02:17:17','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=244',0,'revision','',0),(245,153,'2010-03-15 13:53:29','2010-03-15 18:53:29','Monday, March 15, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times in cursive:  chafing, befall, deserted, idly, pursued.\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal Vol. 1, 4.6 and complete Check Register handout.\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Activity 19:   read in text book and complete workbook pages\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, March 11</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>LA- test tomorrow on Anne Frank story, spelling words and vocabulary</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>SS - Read Activity 18 in Map Essentials, do Activity 18 in Workbook</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-108','','','2010-03-15 13:53:29','2010-03-15 18:53:29','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=245',0,'revision','',0),(246,153,'2010-03-16 15:19:03','2010-03-16 20:19:03','<strong>Tuesday, March 16, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.  Not even spelling.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>But students should be working on their Young Authors\' Books.</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, March 15, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times in cursive:  chafing, befall, deserted, idly, pursued.\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal Vol. 1, 4.6 and complete Check Register handout.\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Activity 19:   read in text book and complete workbook pages\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, March 11</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>LA- test tomorrow on Anne Frank story, spelling words and vocabulary</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>SS - Read Activity 18 in Map Essentials, do Activity 18 in Workbook</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-109','','','2010-03-16 15:19:03','2010-03-16 20:19:03','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=246',0,'revision','',0),(247,153,'2010-03-18 06:08:21','2010-03-18 11:08:21','<em>Thursday, March 18, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  Open Court Reader - Answer the two questions in</em> Within the Selection<em> on page 333.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Complete any of the work not finished in class:  map of Western Europe; Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 20; and pp. 63-63, 1-15, and ONLY ONE question from 16, 17 or 18.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  If not coompleted in class, practice test for 4.11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, March 17, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, March 16, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.  Not even spelling.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>But students should be working on their Young Authors\' Books.</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, March 15, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times in cursive:  chafing, befall, deserted, idly, pursued.\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal Vol. 1, 4.6 and complete Check Register handout.\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Activity 19:   read in text book and complete workbook pages\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, March 11</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>LA- test tomorrow on Anne Frank story, spelling words and vocabulary</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>SS - Read Activity 18 in Map Essentials, do Activity 18 in Workbook</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-110','','','2010-03-18 06:08:21','2010-03-18 11:08:21','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=247',0,'revision','',0),(248,153,'2010-03-18 06:09:05','2010-03-18 11:09:05','<em>Thursday, March 18, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  Open Court Reader - Answer the two questions in</em> Within the Selection<em> on page 333.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Complete any of the work not finished in class:  map of Western Europe; Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 20; and pp. 63-63, 1-15, and ONLY ONE question from 16, 17 or 18.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  If not coompleted in class, practice test for 4.11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, March 17, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, March 16, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.  Not even spelling.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>But students should be working on their Young Authors\' Books.</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, March 15, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times in cursive:  chafing, befall, deserted, idly, pursued.\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal Vol. 1, 4.6 and complete Check Register handout.\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Activity 19:   read in text book and complete workbook pages\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, March 11</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>LA- test tomorrow on Anne Frank story, spelling words and vocabulary</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>SS - Read Activity 18 in Map Essentials, do Activity 18 in Workbook</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-111','','','2010-03-18 06:09:05','2010-03-18 11:09:05','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=248',0,'revision','',0),(249,153,'2010-03-15 13:56:30','2010-03-15 18:56:30','March 15, 2010\r\n\r\nDue tomorrow:  codex; Explorer Chart; in text, p. 131, questions 2-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Make a list of reasons why societies collapse.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/Easter_Isld_Pge.html\">Mysterious Places:  Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html\">Easter Island Home Page</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~yf5f-wtnb/moai_idx/tongariki/moai6_04.jpg\">Moai</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/\">Secrets of Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.vai-moana.cl/home1.html\">Chili Tourism site for Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.html\">The Aztecs and the Conquistadors</a>\r\n\r\nFebruary 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-22','','','2010-03-15 13:56:30','2010-03-15 18:56:30','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=249',0,'revision','',0),(250,153,'2010-03-19 11:31:46','2010-03-19 16:31:46',' \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://library.thinkquest.org/11170/\">Epidemics!</a>\r\n\r\nMarch 15, 2010\r\n\r\nDue tomorrow:  codex; Explorer Chart; in text, p. 131, questions 2-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Make a list of reasons why societies collapse.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/Easter_Isld_Pge.html\">Mysterious Places:  Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html\">Easter Island Home Page</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~yf5f-wtnb/moai_idx/tongariki/moai6_04.jpg\">Moai</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/\">Secrets of Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.vai-moana.cl/home1.html\">Chili Tourism site for Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.html\">The Aztecs and the Conquistadors</a>\r\n\r\nFebruary 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-23','','','2010-03-19 11:31:46','2010-03-19 16:31:46','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=250',0,'revision','',0),(251,153,'2010-03-19 11:43:43','2010-03-19 16:43:43',' \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://library.thinkquest.org/11170/\">Epidemics!</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.fooddetectives.com/\">Kids!  Fight Bacteria!</a>\r\n\r\nMarch 15, 2010\r\n\r\nDue tomorrow:  codex; Explorer Chart; in text, p. 131, questions 2-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Make a list of reasons why societies collapse.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/Easter_Isld_Pge.html\">Mysterious Places:  Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html\">Easter Island Home Page</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~yf5f-wtnb/moai_idx/tongariki/moai6_04.jpg\">Moai</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/\">Secrets of Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.vai-moana.cl/home1.html\">Chili Tourism site for Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.html\">The Aztecs and the Conquistadors</a>\r\n\r\nFebruary 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-24','','','2010-03-19 11:43:43','2010-03-19 16:43:43','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=251',0,'revision','',0),(252,153,'2010-03-19 11:13:22','2010-03-19 16:13:22','<strong>Friday, March 19, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Young Authors Books are due no later than March 26th.  These books are not an optional assignment.  They will be part of your writing grade.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Thursday, March 18, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  Open Court Reader - Answer the two questions in</em> Within the Selection<em> on page 333.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Complete any of the work not finished in class:  map of Western Europe; Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 20; and pp. 63-63, 1-15, and ONLY ONE question from 16, 17 or 18.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  If not coompleted in class, practice test for 4.11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, March 17, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, March 16, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.  Not even spelling.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>But students should be working on their Young Authors\' Books.</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, March 15, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times in cursive:  chafing, befall, deserted, idly, pursued.\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal Vol. 1, 4.6 and complete Check Register handout.\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Activity 19:   read in text book and complete workbook pages\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, March 11</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>LA- test tomorrow on Anne Frank story, spelling words and vocabulary</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>SS - Read Activity 18 in Map Essentials, do Activity 18 in Workbook</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-112','','','2010-03-19 11:13:22','2010-03-19 16:13:22','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=252',0,'revision','',0),(253,153,'2010-03-23 15:06:26','2010-03-23 20:06:26','<em>Tuesday, March 23, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  Young Authors\' Books due by Friday!!!!</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  complete Lattice Multiplication Sheet</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials workbook, pp. 50 &amp; 51.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, March 22, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  complete handout on vocabulary words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  workbook, pp. 48 &amp; 49.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, March 19, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Young Authors Books are due no later than March 26th.  These books are not an optional assignment.  They will be part of your writing grade.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Thursday, March 18, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  Open Court Reader - Answer the two questions in</em> Within the Selection<em> on page 333.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Complete any of the work not finished in class:  map of Western Europe; Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 20; and pp. 63-63, 1-15, and ONLY ONE question from 16, 17 or 18.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  If not coompleted in class, practice test for 4.11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, March 17, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, March 16, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.  Not even spelling.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>But students should be working on their Young Authors\' Books.</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, March 15, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times in cursive:  chafing, befall, deserted, idly, pursued.\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal Vol. 1, 4.6 and complete Check Register handout.\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Activity 19:   read in text book and complete workbook pages\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, March 11</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>LA- test tomorrow on Anne Frank story, spelling words and vocabulary</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>SS - Read Activity 18 in Map Essentials, do Activity 18 in Workbook</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-113','','','2010-03-23 15:06:26','2010-03-23 20:06:26','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=253',0,'revision','',0),(254,153,'2010-03-23 15:06:36','2010-03-23 20:06:36','<em>Tuesday, March 23, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  Young Authors\' Books due by Friday!!!!</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  complete Lattice Multiplication Sheet</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials workbook, pp. 50 &amp; 51.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, March 22, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  complete handout on vocabulary words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  workbook, pp. 48 &amp; 49.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, March 19, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Young Authors Books are due no later than March 26th.  These books are not an optional assignment.  They will be part of your writing grade.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Thursday, March 18, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  Open Court Reader - Answer the two questions in</em> Within the Selection<em> on page 333.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Complete any of the work not finished in class:  map of Western Europe; Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 20; and pp. 63-63, 1-15, and ONLY ONE question from 16, 17 or 18.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  If not coompleted in class, practice test for 4.11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, March 17, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, March 16, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No homework.  Not even spelling.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>But students should be working on their Young Authors\' Books.</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, March 15, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times in cursive:  chafing, befall, deserted, idly, pursued.\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal Vol. 1, 4.6 and complete Check Register handout.\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Activity 19:   read in text book and complete workbook pages\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, March 11</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>LA- test tomorrow on Anne Frank story, spelling words and vocabulary</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>SS - Read Activity 18 in Map Essentials, do Activity 18 in Workbook</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWednesday, March 10, 2010\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word 5 times.  Handout on homophones.\r\n\r\nWork on your Young Authors\' Book.\r\n\r\nTuesday, March 9, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - re-write the paragraphon page 394 in the third person\r\n\r\nSpelling - write in cursive each word five times:  concentration camp, stifle, rations, quarters, confide\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, Activity 17\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - Finish reading</em> The Diary of Anne Frank </strong><em><strong>selection.  On page 403 answer the two questions in  Within the Selection.  The homework answers must be written in complete sentences and written in cursive.  The paper must have a complete heading, including the words</strong> Language Arts<strong> and the page number.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, March 1</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wed., Feb. 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Projects due tomorrow!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Field Trip Form needs to be signed and returned with fee.</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday, February 18, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - 5 handouts\r\n\r\nLA - cursive handwriting page\r\n\r\nSS - Map Essentials, Activity 16.  Read the text, answer the questions in the workbook.\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 17, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Students should use their venn diagrams to write the extended response on page 92 in <em>Measuring Up</em>. \r\n\r\nNo math.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  complete Handwriting Page</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  complete handout with three short-response questions</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 10, 2010\r\n\r\nStudents have received the guidelines for the <strong>Young Authors\' Contest</strong>.  Please review them with your student.  Every student must complete a book.  They are due on April 5th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Black History Month Project</strong>  -  <em><strong>Due February 24th</strong></em>. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned an important event in the history of African Americans.  They must research the event and create a report to present to the class.  The report should NOT be a written paper.  Instead, students should make a creative interpretation of the event.  They may draw, use clay, build someting with whatever materials they wish, use photographs, do a collage, etc.  The rubric used to grade the project will be posted on this website under the Social Studies link.  I will also post links for research.\r\n\r\nTuesday, February 9, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - Use handout 8.6 to complete pp. 236-237 in the Math Journal, Vol. 2\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, February 8, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math: Math Journal, Volume 2 - p. 287.  Lincoln Math, pp. 151-158.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No Language Arts.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, February 4, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  Read the handout <em>Frog Finder</em> and complete the questions.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Complete handout on Weight; Lincoln Math, pp. 48-52; complete the first page of Lesson  7.9 in the Math Journal Vol. 2 using your fraction cards; Study Link 7.9.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, February 3, 2010\r\n\r\nMath:  Study Links p. 79\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  List ideas on chart for group work\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts - complete essay begun in class</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, February 1, 2010\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 36 &amp; 37.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  3 examples of hyperbole and Express, pp. 107-109.\r\n\r\nMath - Lincoln Math book, pp. 87-89 and 2 handouts.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, January 27, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Math Journal Vol. 2:  pp. 197 (not #2), 199 (not #4), 200, 201, 202 (not #4)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  Cursive \"U\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday, January 26, 2010\r\n\r\nNo homework\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, January 25, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  4 handout pages</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  complete map of Caribbean countries</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts:  cursive \"Q\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 22\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"T\"\r\n\r\nMeasuring Up, pp. 124-128.\r\n\r\nMATH:  Lincoln Math Book, pp. 194-202.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 21, 2010\r\n\r\nMath - pp. 117-124 in the Green Numbers book\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Express pp. 63-66.\r\n\r\nCursive worksheet for \"S\"\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 20, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Cursive \"R\"\r\n\r\n        Express pp. 57-60.\r\n\r\nMath - Do the corrections on the test for problems you did incorrectly.  Study Link, pp. 175 and 183.\r\n\r\nThursday, January 14, 2010\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Express, lessons 6 and 7.  Page 24:  do rhyme scheme for poem.\r\n\r\nCursive \"P\"\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal Vol. 2 - pp. 289 and 290.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 11, 2010\r\n\r\nParents:  Please see the note on the <em>Welcome to 310</em> page\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  write 5 examples of alliteration \r\n\r\nMath:  none\r\n\r\nMap Essentials:  Workbook activity 13.  Answer questions.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, January 6, 2010</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Handwriting:  \"J\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts:  EXPRESS book, lessons 1 and 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal 6.4 and Study Links, 6.4</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Math book:  pp. 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 36-38, 233-235.</strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 5, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Journal 6.2 and Study Link 6.2</em>\r\n\r\n<em>ISAT Math Book:  (if not already completed) - pp. 15, 19, 23, 29, 33</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Handwriting:  \"M\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - words 5X each in cursive</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials textbook read pp. 34-35; workbook, pages 28-29.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, pp. 80 and 81.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - words five times each in cursive</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Language Arts - write 2 ironic gifts (like those in <em>The Gift of the Magi</em>)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math-  Math Journal, p. 79; Study Links p. 71</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 22 and 23.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, December 14, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word five times in cursive.  The words are:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Christmas, manger, nativity, Magi, Chanukah or Hanukkah, menorah, Kwanzaa, kinara.</strong> \r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Wednesday, December 9, 2009</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times in cursive.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Writing - Write the chronological steps that the  \"Food from the \'Hood\" company went through in its development.  Start with:  1. Started a garden</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math - Unit 3 Test tomorrow</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 8, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading - Finish reading  \"Food from the \'Hood.\"</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - Math Journal pages 76 and 77.  The Unit 3 test will be on Thursday.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - Read Activity 9 in the Map Essentials text.  In the workbook do:  pp. 20 and 21; and on pages 24-26, do questions 1 through 17.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, December 7, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling - Write each word five times IN CURSIVE!</em></strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>community – people who live in an area</li>\r\n	<li>organic – without chemicals;   natural food</li>\r\n	<li>restore – bring something back to its original condition</li>\r\n	<li>harvest – the gathering of a crop when it is ripe</li>\r\n	<li>vendor – someone who sells a product</li>\r\n	<li>logo - a graphic symbol of a company</li>\r\n	<li>minority - a group differing in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority (more than half)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong><em>Reading  - In the Open Court Reader, read pages 156-169.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Cursive  - Two sheets of upper case \"A\" words.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math -  Math Journal pp. 73-75.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday, December 3, 2009</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - Math Journal, p. 72.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>That\'s it!  Enjoy the weekend!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, December 2, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - Test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Reading - Re-read \"Starting a Business,\" pp. 126-129, in the Open Court Reader.  There will be a test tomorrow on this selection.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math - Math Journal, pp. 69-71; Study Links, 61, 63 and 65.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, December 1, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math</em> - Math Journal, pp. 66-68.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies</em> - see homework for Monday</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Complete Business Chart (see last night\'s homework) </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Create a flyer for your business.  Make sure you  1. have a clever name for your business 2. tell what, when (where, if necessary) and  price 3. include contact informatlon 4. include a picture (can be drawn, clip art, a photograph, etc.) 5. make sure flyer is neatly done</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cursive - complete \"z\" page if not done in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>complete Crossword Puzzle for spelling words</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 30, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math</strong>  - Study Links, p. 59.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Social Studies - </strong>due Wednesday - Locate the Currency Chart countries on the continents maps.  Label them, draw a box around the label, and color the country.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Language Arts</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Cursive</strong> If not completed in class, complete the page for the letter \"y.\"</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Business Chart</strong>:  create a chart like the one on page 127 in the Open Court Reader.  Paper must be neatly done with a heading, lines drawn with a straight edge, and FIVE good ideas.</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling</strong>  Write each word five times:  </em>\r\n\r\nongoing - being in process, occurring, continuously moving forward.\r\n\r\nentrepreneur - one who starts his or her own business\r\n\r\nsteady - constant, dependable\r\n\r\nditto – a thing mentioned previously\r\n\r\nmaintenance - the upkeep of property or equipment\r\n\r\nprofit - money made after paying costs\r\n\r\nmanagement - supervision of something\r\n\r\nanalyze - study\r\n\r\nbusiness market - potential demand for specific goods and/or services\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, November 24, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPELLING Draw a picture illustrating the spelling words.  (See list below.)  Spelling Test tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>READING Re-read the story of Daedalus and Icarus.  There will be an open-book comprehension test on the story tomorrow.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCIAL STUDIES  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 18 and 19</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>No MATH homework tonight.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monday, Nobember 23, 2009</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>CURSIVE  </em> If not completed in class, the letter \"p\" </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>WRITING</em>  Discuss a situation where it is OK to take a risk (4-6 sentences)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SPELLING</em>  Write each word five times:  delectable, overlap, soar, daub, plunge, astonish, plume\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>MATH </em> Math Journal, p. 65;  Study Links, pp. 55 and 57.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>SOCIAL STUDIES</em>  Complete the Currency Sheet</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Monday, November 16</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Math Journal, p. 63.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  in the Open Court Reader, read pp. 82-86.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Words are:  astronaut, limited, accomplished, fascinated, specialized, refugee camp, resumed, qualified, applicant, simulate, nauseate, conclusive, inducted, corps, technique, excelled.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  using the Map Essentials book, create a color key and name the rivers on the hand-out map of the US.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Friday, November 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Journal,  pp. 61 and 62</strong> ; Study Links, pp. 51 and 53.  (This work should have been completed in class.  If it was not, then it is homework.)\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, November 11th,  Veterans\' Day - no school.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 10, Tuesday</strong>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 55, 57, 58 and 59.  Study Links, p. 47.\r\n\r\nSpelling - Write each contraction once.\r\n\r\nContractions are: \r\n\r\nis not  isn\'t\r\n\r\ndo not  don\'t\r\n\r\nare not   aren\'t\r\n\r\ndid not   didn\'t\r\n\r\nhave not   haven\'t\r\n\r\nwill not   won\'t\r\n\r\nshould not   shouldn\'t\r\n\r\ncould not   couldn\'t\r\n\r\nI will   I\'ll\r\n\r\nwe have  we\'ve\r\n\r\nyou will  you\'ll\r\n\r\nyou are   you\'re\r\n\r\nthey have   they\'ve\r\n\r\nshe will   she\'ll\r\n\r\nwe are  we\'re\r\n\r\n you have  you\'ve\r\n\r\nlet us  let\'s\r\n\r\nhe is   he\'s\r\n\r\nI am  I\'m\r\n\r\nand the word \"because\"\r\n\r\nEnd of list.\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 9, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - write each contraction once.  Study them, esp.<strong> you\'re</strong> and <strong>your.</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Map Essentials Workbook:  pp. 16 and 17.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>No Math.</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>November 4, 2009</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Language Arts:  complete the Vocabulary Practice Sheet.  Test tomorrow.  Complete TWO personal responses questions on Reding Sheet #7.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - complete the Environmental Regions Chart handout.</em>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"637\" align=\"left\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">EnvironmentalRegions</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\">Plants</td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\">Animals</td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\">Adjectives</td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\">Where?</td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment? </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\">How have humans<strong>modified</strong> this environment?</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Wetlands</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Desert</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Forest</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"109\" valign=\"top\">Polar</td>\r\n<td width=\"57\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"68\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"80\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"62\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"132\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n<td width=\"130\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n \r\n<tbody></tbody>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nRegions\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdjectives\r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nWhere?\r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>adapted</strong> to this environment?\r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nHow have humans\r\n\r\n<strong>modified</strong> this environment?\r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nForest\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"139\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\nPolar\r\n<td width=\"89\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"83\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"69\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"219\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n<td width=\"276\" valign=\"top\"> </td>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times.  Test on Thursday.</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>strewn – scattered or tossed about</li>\r\n	<li>vivid – bright, lively,  or very clear</li>\r\n	<li>enveloped – surrounded closely</li>\r\n	<li>sparse – very little </li>\r\n	<li>customary – usual, regular</li>\r\n	<li>frail – weak   (frail health)</li>\r\n	<li>dilapidated – in need of repair or fixing, run down, old, shabby</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials Workbook:</strong>  pp. 14 and 15\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 28</strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  spelling - write each work 5 times\r\n\r\n                             NO personal response sheet tonight.\r\n\r\nMath:  Journal, pp. 49-52.  Test on Friday on Unit 2.\r\n\r\nCursive Writing:  complete the sheet for the letter \"t\"\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test on Friday on Activities 1-5.  Study!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 27</em></strong>\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts<em>:  spelling - write each word 5 times (see words below)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>                                     Reading Sheet #2 - answer ONE personal response question</em>\r\n\r\nMath-<em> construct 3 kites (directions in Math Journal, p. 48)</em>\r\n\r\n<em>               Timed Addition Test tomorrow.</em>\r\n\r\nSocial Studies<em>:  Review Sheet due tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 26</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Spelling:  Write each word five times.  vain - having excessive pride;  perish - disppear, to be destroyed;  deride - ridicule, scorn, mock; mock - make fun of; inseparable - can\'t be separated; shudder - tremble, quiver, shiver; cerise - a moderate red, cherry-colored; crimson - a deep purplish red; jaunty - spirited.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Review Sheet due Wednesday.  Test on Friday.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  Study Links, p. 36; Math Journal, pp. 46 and 47.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Wednesday, Oct. 21</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling Test tomorrow (see words below)</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reading:  Comprehension Test tomorrow on <em>Sarah Plain and Tall</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 41-45 and Study Links p. 35.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Map Essentials:  Activity 5</strong>\r\n\r\nTuesday Oct. 20\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times (see words below)\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Answer the questions on page 68 in the Open Court Reader in the first section of the page \"Within the Selection\"\r\n\r\nMonday, October 19\r\n\r\nSpelling:  write each word five times each.  Words are:  joint, articulated, opposable, immobile, tribute, source, mouth, delta.  Study the definitions.\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts:  Finish reading pages 58-63 in the Open Court Reader.  Also, re-do questions that were incorrect on the Comprehension Test for <em>Toto.</em>\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal p. 39; Study Links, pages 29 and 31.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 16:  No homework!</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling:  Test tomorrow.  the words are:  troublesome, feisty, eagerly, shuffling, energetic, mild mannered, pesky, clattered</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  Correct/Complete the multiplication fact test</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies:  Map Essentials Workbook, pp. 10-11.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Test on the Western Region States.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 13</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math:  Math Journal pp. 33-35 and Study Links 2.2 and 2.3</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spelling:  write each word 5 times </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies:  test on Friday on the Western Region</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, October 6</strong>\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal, pp. 6 and 7.  Returned signed math test if not returned today.\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - pp. 6-7.\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word (see below) five times\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Monday, October 5</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Math - get Unit 1 Test signed by parent and return it tomorrow</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Spelling - write each word 5 times each:  skull, rodent, spine, feels, skeleton, circular, olive, fetid, rank, malodorous, putrid.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFriday\r\n\r\nMap Essentials - finish pages 4 and 5.\r\n\r\nThursday, October 1\r\n\r\nMath:  Test tomorrow on Unit 1\r\n\r\nSocial Studies:  Test tomorrow on identifying the Southern States\r\n\r\nWednesday, Sept. 30\r\n\r\nMath:  Math Journal, pp. 25,26,27  and Study Link page 17\r\n\r\nScience:  If you did not complete the Owl Pellet Investigation sheet, please complete it for homework.\r\n\r\nTwo tests on Friday:  Math Test on Unit 1 and Map Test on the Southern Region states\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Tuesday, Sept. 29</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Math:  If not completed in class, color hexagonal design and Math Journal page 20.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Science:  Re-write the answer to the assessment (test) in complete sentences.  Return both the test and the re-write.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Social Studies:  Study the Southern Region for test at end of week.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28\r\n\r\nMath - color your design if it was not completed in class\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word five times and study the definitions.  Words for the week:  timid, envious, mock, snare, cunning and lock.\r\n\r\n<em>Wednesday, Sept. 23</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Social Studies - Study map of Northeastern US for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Math:  MJ - p. 16 and SL -p. 13</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Spelling - study for test tomorrow</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Math - no homework</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Studies - finish coloring map of Western Region if it was not completed in class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Science - re-write <em>Dry Bones</em> using the scientifically correct words for the bones</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Open House tomorrow night - 7pm!!!!  See you there!</strong>\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 21\r\n\r\nMath - Math Journal p. 13, Study Links p. 11\r\n\r\nSpelling - write each word you missing on the pretest 5 times\r\n\r\nReading - If you have not done so, Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45.  Quiz tomorrow.\r\n\r\nFriday, Sept. 18\r\n\r\nMath - Study Links p. 9 and Math Journal p. 9\r\n\r\nLanguage Arts - Read the story <em>Toto </em> in the Open Court Reader on pages 32-45\r\n\r\nSocial Studies - color the map of the Midwest States that was labeled in class','Homework','','inherit','closed','closed','','2-revision-114','','','2010-03-23 15:06:36','2010-03-23 20:06:36','',2,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=254',0,'revision','',0),(255,153,'2010-03-15 13:55:23','2010-03-15 18:55:23','March 15\r\n\r\nOur field trip to the Holocaust Museum in Skokie is on Wednesday.  Students DO NOT need to bring lunch.  We will return to school by lunch time.    Five students have not yet returned their forms/fees.   Please make sure your student has done so!\r\n\r\nPleae make sure your child is reading for 30 minutes each night so s/he can earn AR points.\r\n\r\nThanks.\r\n\r\nMarch 8\r\n\r\nThe last ISAT test is Tuesday morning.  After that we will be back to our regular work.  There will be spelling homework every night and a test every Friday.  We will also be preparing for our field trip next week. \r\n\r\nMany students came to school today without their homework.  They received zeros.   Please check your student\'s assignment pad every night and make sure her/she completes the homework.\r\n\r\nMarch 1\r\n\r\nWekcome to ISAT week!  Please keep your children well rested and well fed!\r\n\r\nThe students wrote in their assignment books the schedule of ISAT tests.  Please make sure your students brings <strong>2</strong> sharpened <em>number 2</em> pencils and a calculator.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nAlso, on March 17th, we will be taking a field trip to the Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie.  Your child needs to return the signed field trip form and $10.60.  We can only take 2 paretns with us, so chaparones will be \"first come first served.\"  Thanks.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nFebruary 24, 2010\r\n\r\nLast lap for ISAT practice!  ISATs start on Tuesday, March 2  (No school on March 1st - Pulaski Day).  Please make sure your child  is <em>well rested</em>, <em>eats breakfast</em>, and has at least two sharpened <em>number 2 pencils</em> for the tests.   Also, your child can use a <em>calculator</em> on the Math ISAT.  Please make sure your student has a calculator: either his/her own or one of the school\'s calculators that I have given to the students to use.   \r\n\r\nFebruary 16, 2010\r\n\r\nWe continue to review and practice for the ISAT.  We will be concentrating on writing both the extended response for writing and the extended response for math. \r\n\r\nStudents have been assigned a topic for Black History Month.  Their project should be a creative rendering of the topic, such as a diorama, a posterboard, etc.  The project should make clear the who, what, when, where, why and how of their topic.\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nFebruary 2, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings,\r\n\r\nReport Cards will be going home on Wednesday, February 3rd.  The grades reflect your child\'s classwork and participation, homework, and test/quiz grades  over the past ten weeks. \r\n\r\nHelp!  We are out of paper towels and kleenex.  If you could send a roll/box to the classroom that would be very helpful in this time of runny noses, coughs and  sneezes.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\nJanuary 25\r\n\r\nHello Families,\r\n\r\nThis Friday there is no school for students.  It is a professional development day for teachers.\r\n\r\nWe continue to prepare for the ISATs.  Please discuss math and reading assignments with your student.  Your interest and help always improve your student\'s learning.\r\n\r\nHave a great week.\r\n\r\nParents, please note:\r\n\r\nStarting on Thursday, Room 310 will be taught science by Ms. Garcia, who is a Science Specialist and currently teaches all 5th and 6th grade science classes.  For her class, Ms. Garcia requires the students to bring the following to class each day:  a pencil; colored pencils; and a composition book (NOT a spiral bound one).  Please make sure your student has his/her supplies by Thursday.  Thanks.\r\n\r\nJanuary 11, 2010\r\n\r\nGreetings Families,\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday the students will be taking the Reading and Math Benchmark assessments.   For more information on these assessments, please go to <a href=\"http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/\">http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Assessment/Reading_Benchmark_Assessment/</a> \r\n\r\nIn Math, we will be reviewing the pre-test students took last week in the ISAT REVIEW Math book.  We will also be working on fractions.\r\n\r\nIn Language Arts, we will continue practicing reading comprehension questions in the EXPRESS ISAT review book.  We will also practice writing the extended response questions.  In addition, we will be reviewing poetry, particularly poetic language devices. \r\n\r\nIn Science this week we will be doing the 2nd investigation in the Magnets and Electricity unit.\r\n\r\nIn Social Studies, we will be doing Activity 13 in the Map Essentials book:  Tornado Alley!  See the cool links on the Social Studies web page.\r\n\r\nOnce again  I share with you  the following information from Ms. Pickens:\r\n\r\n <em>Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.</em>\r\n\r\nHave a great week!\r\n\r\nMs. Cobb\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>January 14, 2010</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Happy New Year!  I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>For the next two months, our class will be studying/reviewing skills for the ISAT tests which will be given the first week in March.  Fourth graders are tested in Reading, Math and Science.  In addition to the regular work we do in class, we will also be working in the ISAT Math Book and the ISAT Science Book.  The Illinois State Board of Education has posted sample ISAT questions which will give you a good idea of what the tests are like:  <a href=\"http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html\">http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html</a>  Also, we will not be doing weekly spelling words during this time.  Instead, we will be doing a daily analogy.   </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Pickens has asked that I share the following information with you:  </em> Music homework will be handed out the week of January 11th.  The Quiz was administered the week of December 14th, 2009.  The Final Test will be the week of January 18th.  Students have received four study sheets to help them prepare for these assessments.\r\n\r\n<em>Enjoy the week.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Ms. Cobb</em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em> </em>\r\n\r\n<em>.</em>','Welcome to Room 310','','inherit','closed','closed','','1-revision-35','','','2010-03-15 13:55:23','2010-03-15 18:55:23','',1,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=255',0,'revision','',0),(256,153,'2010-03-19 11:53:40','2010-03-19 16:53:40',' \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://library.thinkquest.org/11170/\">Epidemics!</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.fooddetectives.com/\">Kids!  Fight Bacteria!</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.giantmicrobes.com/uk/\">Giant Microbes!</a>\r\n\r\nMarch 15, 2010\r\n\r\nDue tomorrow:  codex; Explorer Chart; in text, p. 131, questions 2-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 24, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Make a list of reasons why societies collapse.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/Easter_Isld_Pge.html\">Mysterious Places:  Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html\">Easter Island Home Page</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~yf5f-wtnb/moai_idx/tongariki/moai6_04.jpg\">Moai</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/\">Secrets of Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.vai-moana.cl/home1.html\">Chili Tourism site for Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.html\">The Aztecs and the Conquistadors</a>\r\n\r\nFebruary 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-25','','','2010-03-19 11:53:40','2010-03-19 16:53:40','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=256',0,'revision','',0),(257,153,'2010-04-06 10:54:12','2010-04-06 15:54:12',' \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://library.thinkquest.org/11170/\">Epidemics!</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.fooddetectives.com/\">Kids!  Fight Bacteria!</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.giantmicrobes.com/uk/\">Giant Microbes!</a>\r\n\r\nMarch 15, 2010\r\n\r\nDue tomorrow:  codex; Explorer Chart; in text, p. 131, questions 2-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/move/\">Move the Moai Game</a> (at bottom, click on</em> Move the Moai <em>game)</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/Easter_Isld_Pge.html\">Mysterious Places:  Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html\">Easter Island Home Page</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~yf5f-wtnb/moai_idx/tongariki/moai6_04.jpg\">Moai</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/\">Secrets of Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href=\"http://www.vai-moana.cl/home1.html\">Chili Tourism site for Easter Island</a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.html\">The Aztecs and the Conquistadors</a>\r\n\r\nFebruary 19, 2010\r\n\r\nIn text, read pages 106-115.  On page 115, answer questions 1-5.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 16, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>In class, we are creating codices.  </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>There will be a test on Friday.  The test will cover pages 89-95 and 100-105, and the information about codices/Aztecs/Conquistadors.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 10, 2010\r\n\r\nWrite 6 descriptions of what you see in  EACH of the six photocopied pictures from <em>The Sad Night</em>.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 9, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>No homework.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nFebruary 8, Monday\r\n\r\nSketch a map of the states that border the Mississippi River.\r\n\r\nExplorers Chart - Make sure you are making an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>February 4, Thursday</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>For those students who did not complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout:  complete it tonight.</strong></em>\r\n\r\nFebruary 3, Wednesday\r\n\r\nStart working on the explorers chart.  Do an entry for every explorer we have studied so far.\r\n\r\nFor tomorrow, complete the \"Sketch the States\" handout\r\n\r\n<strong><em>February 2, 2010</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>If not completed in class, complete map of explorers\' routes.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 27\r\n\r\nComplete the map of the Caribbean.  put all names in boxes (made with a ruler) and color the map (water should be blue).   Test tomorrow on this map.\r\n\r\nIn the text book, read pp. 89-95.  On page 95 answer questions 2,3,4 and5.  Paper needs a heading and must be neatly written.  All answers must be in complete sentences.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Tuesday, January 26</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Complete map of Mediterranean World (label and color).  Use a ruler for the boxes!</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMonday, January 25\r\n\r\nMap test on the Western States tomorrow.\r\n\r\nPlease turn in any maps that were due last week.','5th Grade Social Studies','','inherit','closed','closed','','176-revision-26','','','2010-04-06 10:54:12','2010-04-06 15:54:12','',176,'http://mtcobb.cuipblogs.net/?p=257',0,'revision','',0),