May 9th, 2006
Class activities for Tuesday, May 9
Reading: Today, our class began our final Literature Circles cycle. Groups are reading the following books with the theme of “dogs”:
- Shiloh
- The Summer of Riley
- Sounder
- Old Yeller
- Because of Winn-Dixie
- Dog Watch
Language Arts: Today students analyzed the data they collected from students, parents or school staff members, and began to link their opinion on their controversial subject to core democratic values, data and prior knowledge. The final persuasive piece will be due Monday, May 15.
Spelling: Students worked on spelling words with the troublesome “ie” or “ei” spelling patterns. A spelling test will be taken at the end of this week.
The Level Four Core Word list is an option for continued practice.
Math: Students extended their work with interpreting remainders for division problems. A test over division, remainders and number stories will be taken on Thursday. Homework is to complete StudyLink 6.4.
Science: Students continued to work on their Space Fashion Show projects. Students are planning their costume and writing fashion show scripts. See the requirements for more information. The Space Fashion Show will be on Tuesday, May 16, and will be worth a test grade.
Social Studies: Students finished their Chapter 3 test.
Notes:
- Donating towards Mackinaw? Thank you for sending in any final donations within the next week or so! We are very near our class and grade level goal.
- Thanks for volunteering! A volunteer appreciation luncheon is being planned for Monday, May 15, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Please come! RSVP here or send in a note.
- HELP WANTED: Mr. Keilitz is looking for parents willing to help with Field Day, which is May 31. If you are willing to help, please fill out the form here. Thanks!
- McGrath Family Cookbooks are on sale now. Copies can be purchased for $10 and all proceeds go towards our Mackinaw trip. Checks are payable to McGrath.
