Book Report Project for January

The project will be due on one of three days, depending on your last name

Last Name A-G- Tuesday 1/25/13
Last Name H-P- Wednesday 1/26/13
Last Name Q-Z- Thursday 1/27/13

This week students should select an appealing chapter book from our classroom library. Over the next 4 weeks, students will read their self-selected book and create a cereal box book report at home. Students will decorate a real cereal box with illustrations and information related to the book they read using the directions below.

FRONT OF BOX: Use a piece of white or light colored paper to cover the front of your cereal box. (You will probably want to create the cover before gluing it on your box.) Include the name of the cereal and a picture. Invent a name for the cereal that is related to the title of the book and sounds like a cereal. Do not use the exact title of the book. You may want to look at the attached page of real cereal boxes to get some ideas. Choose a shape for the cereal as well as colors and ingredients that all relate to the book. For example, for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you might invent a cereal called Wizard Wands, a toasted oat cereal in the shape of miniature lightning bolts.

RIGHT SIDE: Make a list of ingredients that includes the story elements Characters and Setting. Under the heading "Ingredients," list the main characters and write a sentence about each one. Then describe the setting. You can use the template on the attached sheet or cover the side with white or light colored paper and do it in your own way. Just make sure you include the main characters and the setting.

LEFT SIDE: Write a summary that describes the main problem and the solution of the book. Try to use words that will “grab” readers’ attention and make them want to buy your cereal. You can use the attached template or do this is your own way.

BACK OF BOX: Design a game that is based on the story. It can be a puzzle, a word search, a word scramble, a maze, a crossword puzzle, a hidden pictures illustration, or any other fun activity that might be found on the back of a cereal box. Make sure it includes information from the book.

TOP OF BOX: Include the title, author, number of pages, and number of stars you would give this book if you were a book critic. The maximum number of stars would be 5. You can use the template or create the top of the box yourself as long as you include all of the things listed above.

PRIZE: Cereal boxes often include a prize. Your prize must be something the main character could have used in the book or something that reminds you of the main character. You can even include a picture of the prize on the front of your box to let the reader know what is inside the box.

**All templates for this cereal box book report will be available to download from the class website. This will be helpful for students who want to write rough drafts for the sides of their box before doing the final copies. Also, if students mess up or want to redo any section of the box, they can just print new copies from the website.
Here is how your child will receive points for each section of the box

Right Side 5 pts. – Main Characters and Setting of the book under “ingredients”

Left Side 5 pts.- Complete Summary

Front 5 pts.- Name of Cereal and Picture

Back 5 pts.- Cereal Game related to the book read

Top 5 pts.- Author, Number of Pages, Stars (Out of 5)

Prize 5 pts.- Prize related to the book

Commercial (Speaking) 10 pts.

Commercial Writing Piece 10 pts.

TOTAL POINTS /50 points


Cereal Box Commercial
Students will share their project by doing a 1-2 minute commercial for their cereal. These oral presentations will be made the week of January 25, 2013. Students should practice their commercials at home to make sure of the timing. The goal is to make other students really want to buy the cereal (read the book). Use the following guidelines for writing the commercial:
• Share exciting elements from the book – Share exciting elements from the book ––– the problem, important scenes, setting, plot, the problem, important scenes, interesting characters, etc.
• Be energetic! Try to convince the audience to buy the cereal whether you liked the book or not.
• Cereal has nutritional value and is “good for the body.” Tell your classmates why this book would be good for them.
• (Optional) Be a character from the book to help you “sell” your product.

Thursday and Friday

The students in room 200 are expected to be in uniform both Thursday and Friday. 

Field Trip on 12-20-13

Just a reminder that field trip money is due on 12-17-13 by 8:00 AM.  No late money will be accepted.  As of right now I do not have any chaperones.  Please consider volunteering.

Homework for the Week of 12-9-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 6-1.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 6-2.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 6-3.  Study for spelling test.
Thursday:  Complete questions at the end of the story from the reading book and math 6-4.  Study for vocabulary and reading test
Friday: book report

Lyrics for "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas"

"I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas"

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
Don't want a doll
No dinky tinker toy
I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
I don't think Santa Claus will mind do you
He won't have to use
A dirty chimney flue
Just bring him through the front door
That's the easy thing to do

I can see me now on Christmas morning
Creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise
When I open up my eyes
To see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles
No rhinoceroses
I only like hippopotamuses
And hippopotamuses like me too

Mom says a hippo would eat me up but then
Teacher says a hippo is a vegetarian

There's lots of room for him
In our two car garage
I'd feed him there
And wash him there
And give him his massage

I can see me now on Christmas morning
Creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise
When I open up my eyes
To see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles
Or rhinoceroses-es
I only like hippopotamuses-es
And hippopotamuses like me too

Homework for the Week of 12-2-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 4-3.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 4-4.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math worksheet.  Study for spelling test.
Thursday:  Complete questions at the end of the story from the reading book and math worksheet.  Study for vocabulary and reading test
Friday: book report

Spelling and Vocabulary Words for the Week of 12-2-13

Homework for the week of November 25, 2013

Due to the short week, there will be no homework.  Have a great Thanksgiving.

Spelling and Vocabulary Words for the week of 11-25-13

Due to the shortened school week, there will not be any new spelling or vocabulary words. 

Homework for the Week of 11-18-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math worksheet.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math worksheet.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 4-1.  Study for spelling test.
Thursday:  Complete questions at the end of the story from the reading book and math 4-2.  Study for vocabulary and reading test
Friday: book report

Vocabulary and Spelling Words for the Week of 11-18-13

Homework for the Week of 11-11-13

There will not be any new spelling or vocabulary words for this week.

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Veteran's Day-No School
Tuesday: Report Card Pick Up-No School
Wednesday: Language Arts Worksheet and math 3-5.
Thursday:  Language Arts Worksheet math 3-6.
Friday: book report

Homework for the Week of 11-4-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 3-1.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 3-2.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 3-3.  Study for spelling test.
Thursday:  Complete questions at the end of the story from the reading book and math 3-4.  Study for vocabulary and reading test
Friday: book report

Spelling and Vocabulary Words for the Week of 11-4-13

Study Guide for Social Studies Test

Here are the concepts for the Social Studies test for tomorrow:

• conservation
• fuel
• environment
• natural resource
• communication
• transportation
• technology
• How do we save natural resources?
• Bugs and mice were a problem for farmers long ago.
• How has technology helped farmers today?
• Letter writing was used long ago and today for communication.
• Reading a product map

Study Guide for the Science Test on 10-30-13

The following vocabulary and concepts will appear on the science test this week.

• earthquake
• erosion
• extinct
• fossil
• mineral
• soil
• bay
• island
• delta
• mountain
• boulder
• humus
• weathering
• What can lava make?
• How do scientists learn about extinct animals?
• What do plants get from soil?

Homework for the Week of 10-28-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 2-6.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 2-7.  Study for the Science and Social Studies test.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math worksheet.  Study for spelling, reading, and vocabulary test.
Thursday:  book report

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 10-28-13

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

Spelling Words for the Week of 10-28-13

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

Homework for the Week of 10-21-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 2-1.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 2-2.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 2-3.  Study for spelling and vocabulary test.
Thursday:  Complete questions at the end of the story from the reading book and math 2-4.
Friday: book report

Spelling Word for the Week of 10-21-13

1. tail
2. reach
3. queen
4. fear
5. say
6. gave
7. sweet
8. acorn
9. player
10. even
11. underneath
12. always
13. depend
14. wait
15. sneeze

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 10-21-13

1. fussy
2. dull
3. sensing
4. antennae
5. cycle

Homework for the Week of 10-14-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Tuesday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 10-8 .
Wednesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 10-9.
Thursday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math worksheet.  Study for reading, spelling, and vocabulary test.
Friday: book report

The spelling, vocabulary, and reading test will be on Friday this week.

Spelling Words for the Week of 10-14-13

1. stay
2. rain
3. base
4. April
5. May
6. chain
7. trace
8. play
9. paid
10. fable
11. waist
12. railroad
13. pavement
14. flavor
15. Thursday

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 10-14-13

1. chain
2. trace
3. fossil
4. print
5. outstretched

Homework for the Week of 10-7-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 10-4 .
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 10-5.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 10-6.  Study for reading, spelling, and vocabulary test.
Thursday:  Complete questions at the end of the story from the book and math 10-7.
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 10-07-13

1. real
2. sleep
3. we
4. feel
5. east
6. green
7. team
8. belong
9. knee
10. clear
11. peach
12. cheese
13. please
14. between
15. eagle

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 10-07-13

1. insects
2. cocoon
3. tunnels
4. enemies
5. invade

Science Test Update

The date for the science test has been changed.  The students in room 200 will be taking the science test on Friday October 4, 2013.

Thanks for your continued support.

Field Trip Money and Chaperones

The permission slip and money is due on October 4, 2013 for our trip to County Line Orchard.  Chaperones are still needed for this trip.  There is no fee for chaperones to attend.

Thank you in advance for volunteering.

Study Guide for the Science Test on 10-3-13

These concepts will appear on the science test this Thursday.

Vocabulary:

• burning
• mixture
• condensation
• evaporation
• freezing

Concepts

• The three states of matter for water and how they states of matter come about.
• Cutting an object will not change the mass of the object.
• Cooking or heating change something into new matter.
• Matter's shape can be changed.

Homework for the Week of 9-30-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 10-1 .
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 10-2.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 10-3.  Study for spelling test and vocabulary test.  Study for the science test.
Thursday:  Study for reading test, complete questions at the end of the story from the book and math worksheet.
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 9-30-13

1. wren
2. knot
3. knife
4. write
5. phone
6. graph
7. wrap
8. wrist
9. phase
10. knit
11. alphabet
12. wrinkle
13. known
14. nephew
15. photo

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 9-30-13

1. palace
2. escalator
3. dashing
4. yanked
5. fastened

Study Guide for the Unit 2 Social Studies on Friday

Vocabulary

• absolute location (example of)
• continent (Please make sure your child remembers that the United States is part of North America.)
• landform
• cardinal directions
• pole (North and South.  Furthest parts from the equator)
• equator

Concepts

• Reading a chart and answering questions from the chart
• Reading a map using cardinal directions

Homework for the Week of 9-23-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 5-6.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 5-7.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math worksheet.  Study for spelling test and vocabulary test.
Thursday:  Study for reading test, complete questions at the end of the story from the book and math worksheet.  Study for Social Studies test.
Friday: book report

Picture Day

Picture Day will be September 23, 2013.  Students must be in school uniform.  Don't forget your ties!

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 9-23-13

1. snoozing
2. furious
3. repay
4. raged
5. gnaw

Spelling Words for the Week of 9-23-13

1. repay
2. meter
3. eve
4. gene
5. beside
6. elect
7. pretend
8. these
9. hero
10. demand
11. compete
12. create
13. evening
14. delete
15. eraser

Study Guide for the Science Test on 9-19-13

Vocabulary for the Science Test

• gas
• liquid
• solid
• centimeter
• matter
• property
• ruler

Concepts Appearing on the Science Test

How is solid matter different from liquid and gas matter?

What are the properties of solids, liquids, and gases?

What is the difference between smooth and rough texture?

How is a liquid different than a solid?

Homework for the Week of 9-16-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 5-2.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 5-3.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 5-4.  Study for spelling test and science test.
Thursday:  Study for reading test, complete questions at the end of the story from the book and math 5-5.
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 9-16-13

1. label
2. vine
3. bonus
4. wild
5. gate
6. huge
7. zero
8. made
9. spoke
10. use
11. basic
12. program
13. usual
14. finest
15. caper

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 9-16-13

1. elves
2. shoemaker
3. flash
4. leather
5. finest

Homework for the Week of 9-9-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 1-7
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math worksheet.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math worksheet.  Study for spelling test
Thursday:  Study for reading test, complete questions at the end of the story from the book and math 5-1.
Friday: book report

Schedule Change

There has been a schedule change for the students in room 200.  Physical Education will be held on Thursdays until further notice.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 9-9-13

1. dawn
2. engines
3. glows
4. witness
5. litter

Spelling Words for the Week of 9-9-13

1. menu
2. nose
3. most
4. cure
5. joke
6. unit
7. vote
8. fuse
9. soda
10. mule
11. comb
12. bugle
13. total
14. human
15. suppose

Homework for the Week of 9-2-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Happy Labor Day
Tuesday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 1-4.
Wednesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence, study for the spelling test, and math 1-5.
Thursday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph, study for reading test, and math 1-6.
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 9-2-13

1. mild
2. care
3. pilot
4. lady
5. bake
6. time
7. sale
8. ride
9. able
10. kind
11. apron
12. final
13. quite
14. quiet
15. share

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 9-2-13

1. feelings
2. share
3. precious
4. care
5. kind

NWEA Testing

The students in room 200 will be taking the NWEA tests on May 23rd and May 30th.

Spelling Words for the Week of 5-22-13

1. chaos
2. could
3. would
4. island
5. doubt
6. answer
7. rhino
8. whistle
9. rustle
10. castle
11. listen

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 5-22-13

1. brisk
2. doe
3. leather
4. shed
5. recycling
6. fabric
7. citizens
8. adopted

Homework for the Week of 5-22-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 11-6.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 11-7.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph, study for reading and spelling test, and math 11-8.
Thursday:  Math 11-9.
Friday: book report

Study Guide for the Science Test on 5-15-13

These following concepts will be included on the science test on 5-15-13:

• season
• drought
• temperature
• condense
• weather pattern
• evaporate
• precipitation
• ocean
• water vapor
• anemometer
• rain, snow, sleet, and hail
• flood
• thermometer

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 5-13-13

1. explorer
2. orchid
3. chores
4. discovered
5. sesame
6. popular
7. wiser

Spelling Words for the Week of 5-13-13

1. mowing
2. mountain
3. moonbeam
4. loom
5. fume
6. noon
7. nook
8. took
9. tool
10. cube
11. cook
12. flower
13. flow

Homework for the Week of 5-13-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 11-1.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 11-2.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 11-3.
Thursday:  Study for reading and spelling test and math 11-4.
Friday: book report and math 11-5.

Spelling Words for the Week of 4-29-13

1. moist
2. appoint
3. royal
4. toy
5. boil
6. enjoy
7. coin
8. voyage
9. boys
10. choice
11. annoy
12. spoil
13. join

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 4-29-13

1. rumble
2. rugged
3. snowdrift
4. burrowed
5. squinted
6. shifted
7. snapped

Homework for the Week of 4-29-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math worksheet
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 16-1.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 16-2.
Thursday:  Study for reading and spelling test and math 16-3.
Friday: book report

Homework for the Week of 4-22-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 12-5.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 12-6.
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 12-7.
Thursday:  Study for reading and spelling test and math 12-8.
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 4-22-13

1. sourdough
2. thorough
3. thoughtful
4. ought
5. tough
6. although
7. rough
8. thought
9. though
10. fought
11. dough
12. cough

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 4-22-13

1. transferred
2. sprout
3. courage
4. tended
5. blossom
6. kingdom
7. emperor

Social Studies Test

The students have a social studies test this Friday.  I have sent home a study guide and have asked the students to bring home their textbooks to study.

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 12-2.
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 12-3.
Wednesday:  Report Card Pick Up Day
Thursday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph, study for reading and spelling test and math 12-4
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 4-15-13

1. chalk
2. daughter
3. small
4. halt
5. caught
6. taught
7. sought
8. always
9. call
10. bought
11. overall
12. walk

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 4-15-13

1. trickling
2. flooded
3. rumbling
4. numb
5. dikes
6. windmills

Homework for the Week of 4-8-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 9-9
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math worksheet
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph math worksheet
Thursday: Study for reading and spelling test and math 12-1
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 4-8-13

1. daunting
2. squawk
3. vault
4. cause
5. author
6. yawn
7. crawl
8. launch
9. draw
10. thaw
11. sauce
12. hawk

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 4-8-13

1. trembling
2. avalanche
3. leaping
4. puffing
5. afraid
6. brave

Science Test on April 5, 2013

The students will be having a science test this Friday.  Here are some items that may be good for studying.

Vocabulary

• earthquake
• erosion
• extinct
• fossil
• mineral
• soil
• bay
• island
• delta
• mountain
• boulder
• weathering
• humus
• lava

Concepts

• Learning about extinct animals.
• What does a fossil look like?
• What does erosion look like?
• What do plants get from soil?

Homework for the Week of 4-1-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 9-5
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 9-6
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph math 9-7
Thursday: Study for reading and spelling test and math 9-8
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 4-1-13

1. snowplow
2. looser
3. books
4. scout
5. cool
6. duty
7. count
8. plow
9. cookie
10. frown
11. rude
12. blue
13. childhood
14. igloo
15. hoop

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 4-1-13

1. unaware
2. protective
3. coloration
4. imitator
5. available
6. natural

Homework for the Week of 3-19-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math worksheet
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 9-1 and 9-2
Wednesday: Study for reading and spelling test and choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph math 9-3
Thursday: Math 9-4
Friday: book report

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 3-18-13

1. delicate
2. reeds
3. bank
4. admired
5. temper
6. glossy

Spelling Words for the Week of 3-18-13

1. shower
2. outside
3. birdhouse
4. round
5. howl
6. town
7. sound
8. down
9. crowd
10. loud
11. now
12. hour
13. ouch

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 3-11-13

1. delay
2. glides
3. designed
4. proceeds
5. fade
6. creatures

Spelling Words for the Week for 3-11-13

1. childhood
2. uncooked
3. hook
4. hoof
5. wood
6. brook
7. foot
8. stood
9. shook
10. soot
11. good
12. look
13. rooster
14. noodle
15. wooden

Homework for the Week of 3-11-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 15-8
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 15-9
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph math worksheet
Thursday: Study for reading and spelling test and math worksheet
Friday: book report

Homework for the Week of 3-4-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 15-4
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 15-5
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph math 15-6
Thursday: Study for reading and spelling test and math 15-7
Friday: book report

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 3-4-13

1. meadow
2. pond
3. scent
4. disguise
5. hare
6. stump

Spelling Words for the Week of 3-4-13

1. newsroom
2. fluid
3. salute
4. blueberry
5. overdue
6. ruby
7. due
8. grew
9. dew
10. student
11. June
12. lure
13. blew
14. clue

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 2-25-13

1. camouflage
2. mimicry
3. patterns
4. surroundings
5. pretenders
6. blend

Spelling Words for the Week of 2-15-13

1. school
2. rooster
3. noodle
4. pool
5. pooch
6. room
7. food
8. bloom
9. soon
10. igloo
11. mood
12. tooth
13. hoop

Homework for the Week of 2-25-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 15-1
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 15-2
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph
Thursday: Study for reading and spelling test and math 15-3
Friday: book report

Homework for the Week of 2-18-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 13-4
Tuesday: Write the list of spelling words in alphabetical order and math worksheet
Wednesday: Choose at least three spelling words and write them within a paragraph and math 13-5
Thursday: Study for spelling test and math worksheet.
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 2-18-13

1. moment
2. radio
3. united
4. minus
5. continue
6. skyscraper
7. recognize
8. twilight
9. shallow
10. cocoa
11. argue
12. rescue
13. skew
14. style
15. humid

Study Guide for the Social Studies Test on 2-8-13

Vocabulary words and concepts on the Social Studies Test.

1. Fourth of July
2. Memorial Day
3. independence
4. past
5. colony
6. landmark
7. history
8. Read events on a timeline.
9. present (the time in which we live right now)
10. What way do communities change over time?
11. The first people in North America
12. Why did people in the colonies have a war with England?
13. How was Thomas Jefferson important in American history?

Study Guide for the Science Test on 2-8-13

Vocabulary words and concepts covered on the science test on 2-8-13

1. rain forest
2. desert
3. tundra
4. food web
5. pond
6. grassland
7. ocean
8. Describe the teeth of an animal that eats meat
9. The part of a cactus that protects it from animals
10. What does the foot of an animal that swims in water look like?
11. What habitat does an elephant live in?

Spelling Words for the Week of 1-28-13

1. thigh
2. cocoa
3. shallow
4. twilight
5. July
6. oak
7. cone
8. bike
9. below
10. soap
11. tow
12. why
13. fight
14. tie
15. dry

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 1-28-13

1. culture
2. international
3. ingredients
4. dough
5. jalapeno

Homework for the Week of 1-28-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 8-4
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 8-5
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph, study for reading and spelling test and math 8-6
Thursday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 1-21-13

1. tight
2. flight
3. right
4. light
5. night
6. sight
7. might
8. height
9. item
10. bite
11. invite
12. website
13. polite
14. thought
15. bought
16. brought
17. made
18. brave
19. mistake
20. obey
21. delightful

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 1-21-13

1. vault
2. withdrawals
3. borrow
4. employees
5. deposits

These are the same vocabulary words as last week.  The students did not take the reading and spelling test last week, they will take the test this Friday.

Homework for the Week for 1-21-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 8-1
Wednesday: Choose at least three spelling words and write them within a paragraph and math 8-2
Thursday: Study for reading and spelling test and math worksheet.
Friday: book report

Homework for the Week of 1-14-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 7-4
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math worksheet
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math worksheet
Thursday: Study for reading and spelling test and math worksheet.
Friday: book report

Spelling Words for the Week of 1-14-13

1. owe
2. robot
3. below
4. coast
5. borrow
6. show
7. hello
8. coat
9. blow
10. toad
11. know
12. boat
13. grow
14. loan
15. store

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 1-14-13

1. vault
2. withdrawals
3. borrow
4. employees
5. deposits

Spelling Words for the Week of 1-7-13

1. mighty
2. knight
3. style
4. skyscraper
5. recognize
6. try
7. mice
8. lie
9. shy
10. right
11. child
12. pile
13. fly
14. night
15. pie

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 1-7-13

1. practice
2. public
3. recognize
4. automatically
5. perched

Homework for the Week of 1-7-13

This week's homework will be as follows:
Monday: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence and math 7-1
Tuesday: Write each spelling word in a sentence and math 7-2
Wednesday: Choose at least three vocabulary words and write them within a paragraph and math 7-3
Thursday: Study for reading and spelling test and math 7-5.  Additionally, there will be a unit 3 test in Social Studies on Friday.  Your child has been instructed to bring his/her Social Studies book home.  Please review vocabulary (conservation, fuel, environment, natural resource, communication, transportation, and technology).  Also there will be questions about saving natural resources, worries farmers long ago, technology that helps farmers today, and communication that is used today that was used long ago as well.
Friday: book report