January 25th, 2013
Class activities for Friday, January 25
Spelling: We reviewed common spelling patterns for the /ch/ sound: ch and tch.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: None today due to the middle school scheduling assembly.
Writing: Students continued to write write an essay from a short story we read this week.
The next piece of writing, a literary essay (here’s an example), is due Friday, February 8. Students will select a book or story and write an essay to share their thoughts about a theme or big idea from the story.
Math: None today due to STAR Friday.
Science: We reviewed the clinical trials experiment completed yesterday.
Social Studies: We learned about King Philip’s War in which the American Indians fought against the English settlers in New England. Homework is to finish notebook p. 37.
- Yellow magnets: 2
- Orange magnets: 1
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 8): 7
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- Middle school course request sheets are due by February 14.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance online.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.
