October 4th, 2010
Class activities for Monday, October 4
Spelling: We reviewed common spelling patterns for the /c/ sound: c, ck, k, ch, qu
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: We talked about including interesting words in a piece of writing (see our mini-poster to the right):
- Choice adjectives
- Precise nouns
- Strong verbs
A personal narrative is due Friday, October 15. Students should be drafting at this time.
Math: Students started an Estimation Challenge. Homework is to complete Journal p. 31.
Science: We learned that the circulatory system moves blood around the body and includes the heart and blood vessels.
Social Studies: Students worked on writing notes to remember the terms migration, environment and adaptation. Homework is to finish Notebook p. 14 if not done in class. There will also be a test tomorrow about the migration of American Indians to America and how they adapted to their environment.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Notes:
- The Fun Run is tomorrow, October 5. Pledges will still be accepted this week.
- View or edit the “Paper and Coffee” juice volunteer list.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.
