Homework for 11-26-08

Your child received a book report form today to work on over the extended weekend. Additionally, I am requesting each child read four different newspaper, magazine, or online articles. Write a brief summary of what was read. Include the author, date of publication, and title of newspaper, magazine, or website. Also include an opinion or thoughts on what was read. These assignments are due December 1, 2008. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

Homework for 11-25-08

Tonight's homework will be to complete home link 3.6. There will not be any spelling or vocabulary words this week due to the holiday. However, I expect the students to read for a minimum of 25 minutes each night.

Homework for 11-21-08

Your child received a book report form today. It will be due on 11-26-08. There will be no spelling or vocabulary words for next week.

Homework for 11-20-08

Homework for tonight will be to study for the reading and spelling tests. It would be a good idea to reread the story. Additionally, the students need to complete home link 3.4.

Homework for 11-19-08

Tonight's homework will be as follows:

1. Reread "Birdhouse for Rent" and complete the questions on page 241 in the text.
2. Put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 11-18-08

Tonight's homework will be to write each spelling word in a sentence and complete home link 3.3.

Homework for 11-17-08

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 3.2 and to write each vocabulary word in a sentence.

Spelling Words for the Week of 11-17-08

Spelling Words
1. excite
2. century
3. tragic
4. gentle
5. piece
6. large
7. city
8. gem
9. face
10. digit
11. ice
12. magic
13. pencil
14. peace
15. age

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 11-17-08

Vocabulary Words
1. rent
2. vacant
3. tenants
4. deserted
5. examined

Homework for 11-14-08

Your child received a book report form today. This will be due on 11-21-08.

Homework for 11-13-08

Tonight's homework will be to complete home link 3.1 and to read for 30 minutes aloud to a member of the family. I have also asked the students to write down on a piece of paper the name of the person read to. It would be greatly appreciated if this reading log is signed.

I enjoyed meeting all of you at report card pick up. Thanks for all your continued support.

Homework for 11-06-08

Your child received a book report form today. It is due on 11-14-08. Remember there is no school for students on 11-07, 11-10, 11-11, or 11-12.

Homework for 11-05-08

Students need to study for the spelling test and put their spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 11-04-08

Tonight's homework is to write a paragraph using at least 5 of the spelling words. Please have your child underline each spelling word in the paragraph. Also each child must complete home link 2.13.

Homework for 11-03-08

Tonight's homework will be to complete home link 2.12 and to use each spelling word in a sentence. Although this week's words are a review, I am asking for each student to compose new sentences for each spelling word.