Reading/LA & Social Studies Homework


Reading/Language Arts & Social Studies Homework


June 13-17
Last full week of school!
There will be no HW this week. 
However, I still want students to be reading 30 minutes a night! There is no reading log. 

June 10th
Be prepared: We will be cleaning out our desks/seat sacks on Monday! Scholars will be taking everything home with them. All that is needed for my class next week is a pencil, Reading/Writing notebook, and agenda book. All other materials may be brought home! :)

READING
Make up any reading time missed throughout the week. You should have at least 120 minutes read from this past week.

DUE Monday, June 13th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.
**This is your FINAL Reading Log of 4th grade!!
Lets see if we can get 100% turned in so we can finish the year strong!



June 9th


READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Monday, June 13th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
My MORNING class:
Final draft of Greek Myth
Include an illustration

SOCIAL STUDIES
Complete Liberty's Kids video quiz if it was not completed in class (due tomorrow!)


SPELLING
Review words.
Test TOMORROW!



June 8th


READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Monday, June 13th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
This week in class, we have been wrapping up our unit on Greek Mythology! We broke apart the myths we have read this year, and talked about what makes a myth. We have been working through a packet where they will be writing their own Greek myth! Today in class, we worked through the planning sheet and the rough draft. If these were not completed in class, they need to be finished as homework tonight.
Paragraph planning sheet
Greek myth rough draft

Types of Greek myths:
1) A wish gone wrong (ex. King Midas)
2) Becoming a hero (ex. Perseus) 
3) Punishment for insulting a god/goddess (ex. Medusa or Arachne)
4) Explaining why things are in the world (ex. Persephone and Demeter)

SPELLING
Review words.
Test FRIDAY!

My morning class earned a celebration this Friday due to them ALL bringing up their STARR Reading scores (by leaps and bounds!!)
They voted, and decided that they wanted to take their spelling test TOMORROW!!


June 7th

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Monday, June 13th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
Read the Greek myth "Persephone and Demeter." 
Code the text, and answer the questions that follow. Be sure to use full sentences, and evidence from the text to support your answers.

On the back, write 3 personal connections that can be made.
Text-to-self, text-to-world, or text-to-text

SPELLING
Review words.
Test FRIDAY!

Ms. Hayes' homeroom (my AM class) earned a celebration this Friday due to them ALL bringing up their STARR Reading scores (by leaps and bounds!!)
They voted, and decided that they wanted to take their spelling test on THURSDAY!


June 6th

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Monday, June 13th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


SPELLING
Review words. This week, scholars will have a spelling test on words they have studied and learned all this year. Pre-test was given today in class.

Write a sentence for each word. Use your parts of speech!

Test FRIDAY!

Ms. Hayes' homeroom (my AM class) earned a celebration this Friday due to them ALL bringing up their STARR Reading scores (by leaps and bounds!!)
They voted, and decided that they wanted to take their spelling test on THURSDAY!


June 3rd


READING
Make up any reading time missed throughout the week. You should have at least 120 minutes read from this past week.

DUE Monday, May 16th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


SOCIAL STUDIES
MY HOMEROOM: Many were unable to finish their Liberty's Kids video quiz. If it is incomplete, finish it over the weekend, and get it to me by Monday!


June 2nd

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Tuesday, June 6th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Writing Prompt: If I were Principal for a Week
If ALL students turn this in, this will be our FINAL writing prompt!!

5 paragraphs:
-Introduction
-3 supporting paragraphs
-Conclusion


SPELLING
Spelling packet due tomorrow

Test TOMORROW!



June 1st

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Tuesday, June 6th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Adjectives and Adverbs worksheet


SPELLING
Spelling packet due Friday

Test FRIDAY!


May 31st

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Tuesday, June 6th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Nouns, Pronouns, and Proper Nouns worksheet


SPELLING
Spelling packet due Friday

Test FRIDAY!



May 23rd

READING
Read 30 minutes
Record time read on Book in a Day worksheet. Time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the Book in a Day worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total all week

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Tuesday, May 31st. Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Writing Prompt: I Am Proud
We all do things we should be proud of. What are some things you have done that you are proud of?

You should have at least three examples.
5 paragraphs:
1Introduction
3 Supporting paragraphs supporting what you are proud of and WHY
1 Conclusion

SPELLING
Study, study, study!
Test TOMORROW!


May 24th
FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!!
Please wear comfortable black sneakers and your uniform or spirit shirt.
Do not bring a backpack (bring your homework only)



READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Tuesday, May 31st.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Many students did not write their homework down yesterday, and did not follow the directions given to them. If you did not write 6 sentences of your own using interjections on the back, tonight you are writing 20.

SPELLING
Misspelled Words worksheet

Test FRIDAY!

May 23rd

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 


If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Tuesday, May 31st.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Interjections worksheet
Write 6 sentences of your own using interjections on the back 

SPELLING
Pre-test was given today. We are working on short vowel sounds.
Review pre-test corrections and look over new spelling list.

ABC Order Worksheet

Test FRIDAY!

May 20th


READING
Make up any reading time missed throughout the week. You should have at least 120 minutes read from this past week.

DUE Monday, May 16th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



WRITING
Language Homework worksheet
There are assignments for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Due Monday 5/23


May 19th

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 



If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Monday, May 23rd.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


Androclus and the Lion reading comprehension worksheet



WRITING
Language Homework worksheet
There are assignments for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Due Monday 5/23

SPELLING

Test TOMORROW!

May 18th

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 



If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Monday, May 23rd.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
"Report Card Rush" proofreading practice worksheet

SPELLING
Exercise 6: Making words with "oi" and "oy"

Test FRIDAY!

May 17th


READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 



If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Monday, May 23rd.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Finish writing you fable.
Final copy due tomorrow with an illustration.

SPELLING
Write a sentence for each spelling word.
Include parts of speech (adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, verbs) in each sentence.

Test FRIDAY!

May 16th


READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 



If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 
DUE Monday, May 23rd.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Practice Fable worksheet

SPELLING
Spelling practice test was taken today!
Look over new words

Test FRIDAY!


May 13th


READING
Make up any reading time missed throughout the week. You should have at least 120 minutes read from this past week.

DUE Monday, May 16th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


READING

MRS. KIRCHNER'S HOMEROOM: Finish character essay. Tell me who your character is in at least one page. Who are they? What do they like? What do they think about the story? What are their character traits? etc.

If you did NOT turn in your Story chart, this is due on Monday!

MS. HAYES' HOMEROOM: Finish Story chart
1) Setting
2) Characters
3) Summary
4) Theme

Do not forget to add detail and create mental imagery!



May 12th


READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 16th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



SPELLING
Write a sentence for each of your spelling words (24)
Make sure to include parts of speech in each sentence (adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, verbs, nouns)

Test  TOMORROW


WRITING

MS. HAYES' HOMEROOM: Finish Pandora's Box essay
Have you ever been tempted like Pandora?
Were you caught?
If you WERE caught, what were the consequences?
If you were NOT caught, what could the consequences have been?



May 11th


READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 16th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



SPELLING
Exercise 3: ABC Order

Test  FRIDAY


WRITING

Analyzing a Fable Worksheet


MY HOMEROOM: Finish Pandora's Box essay
Have you ever been tempted like Pandora?
Were you caught?
If you WERE caught, what were the consequences?
If you were NOT caught, what could the consequences have been?

MS. HAYES' HOMEROOM: Finish Pandora's Box Packet


May 10th


READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 16th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



SPELLING
Write a story using ALL 24 words
Your story must make sense, and have a beginning, middle, and end.

Test  FRIDAY




May 9th


READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 16th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


Great Job!!! to those who gave their commercial today. Cereal Box Book Report Commercials will continue tomorrow!
Please be sure to practice and know what you are going to say. Remember, this is a commercial, not a speech.

SPELLING
Review Spelling List for Lesson 25
Test will be FRIDAY

Spelling Exercise 1 (double sided)

May 6th

READING
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 9th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

Both classes: PARCC Practice packets were returned. Students were told that if they make their corrections, their packets will be regraded. 

Please remember: Cereal Box Book Report Commercials start Monday, 5/9!
Not all students will present on Monday. All must be ready when their number is pulled to present.


May 4th

Tomorrow is the final day of PARCC! Please be sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast in the morning so that we can finish strong! :)  

All week, the only homework students have had in my class is to read 30 minutes and, as always, to complete their Reading Log or Book in a Day worksheet.
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 9th.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

Please remember: Cereal Box Book Report Commercials start Monday, 5/9!







April 29th

Reading PARCC  begins next week! The students will be testing Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please help make sure they are getting plenty of rest and eating a good breakfast on those days so they feel prepared! :)

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 2nd.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING

Mrs. Naumen's homeroom did not have enough time to complete their "Wacky Shoes" story for PARCC practice. If they did not turn this into me, they are allowed to finish it for homework and turn it in on MONDAY!



April 28th

Cereal Box book report due TOMORROW Friday, April 29th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 2nd.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING

Grammar review packet-Due tomorrow 4/29


SOCIAL STUDIES
"Dear King George" Worksheet



April 27th
Cereal Box book report due in two days Friday, April 29th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 2nd.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
Grammar review packet-Due Friday 4/29

April 25th
No school tomorrow!!

Cereal Box book report due this Friday, April 29th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, May 2nd.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


Greek Mythology packet (Mrs. Naumen's homeroom) was not finished in class. This can be completed as homework, but MUST be returned on Wednesday. 


April 20th
The only homework 4th graders will have this week will be to read 30 minutes and to complete their Reading Log or Book a Day worksheet

Students should also be working on their Cereal Box Book Report. This report is due next week, April 29th.

Spelling Test will be on Monday

April 15th
Relax and GET SOME SLEEP tonight!! Eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning. Math PARCC starts tomorrow :)


READING


Read 30 minutes. 
Students may chose to complete either the Reading Log OR the Book in a Day. If the Book in a Day worksheet is chosen, time read must still be included with a parent signature, just as is expected on the reading log.

Record total minutes read on the reading log OR the Book in a Day. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 18.  Reading Logs OR Book in a Day turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


April 15th
Relax and GET SOME SLEEP this weekend!! Math PARCC starts next week :)

READING


Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 18.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


April 14th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 18.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




Work on Book Report!

Cereal Box Book Report due 04/29/16
Book Report "Commercial" due week of 05/11/16-05/14/16


WRITING
Writing Prompt: "My Best Friend."

April 13th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 18.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




Work on Book Report!

Cereal Box Book Report due 04/29/16
Book Report "Commercial" due week of 05/11/16-05/14/16


SPELLING
Write a story using ALL 24 words


April 12th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 18.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




Work on Book Report!

Cereal Box Book Report due 04/29/16
Book Report "Commercial" due week of 05/11/16-05/14/16

WRITING
Explaining Analogies worksheet

SOCIAL STUDIES
Second Continental Congress Worksheet


April 11th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 18.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



READING
Work on Book Report!

Cereal Box Book Report due 04/29/16
Book Report "Commercial" due week of 05/11/16-05/14/16


April 10th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 11.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



READING
Work on Book Report!

Cereal Box Book Report due 04/29/16
Book Report "Commercial" due week of 05/11/16-05/14/16



April 7th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 11.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




SPELLING
Spelling TEST TOMORROW!!
Chose one activity from "Spelling Menu" worksheet



READING
Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension worksheet

Book Report outline due TOMORROW!!
This will be graded as part of their book report project. 
It will count as 35% of their grade.

Book Report due 04/29/16
Book Report "Commercial" due week of 05/11/16-05/14/16

April 6th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 11.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




SPELLING
Look over words
Chose one activity from "Spelling Menu" worksheet



READING
Book Report outline due Friday 03/08/16
This will be graded as part of their book report project. 
It will count as 35% of their grade.

Book Report due 04/29/16
Book Report "Commercial" due week of 05/01/16-05/05/16


April 5th

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, April 11.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




SPELLING
Look over words
Chose one activity from "Spelling Menu" worksheet



READING
Book Report outline due Friday 03/08/16
This will be graded as part of their book report project. 
It will count as 35% of their grade.

Book Report due 04/29/16
Book Report "Commercial" due week of 05/01/16-05/05/16

March 23
Have a wonderful Spring Break!! :)

Over break: Please read the "on level" chapter book you have chosen for your upcoming book report.  The book report will be worked on when you return. Enjoy your time off!


March 22
Field Trip tomorrow!!:)


READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Tuesday, April 5.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

Please Be thinking about the chapter book you will read over break for your book report.



WRITING
Finish "fractured fairytale"
Students are writing their own version of a fairytale from the "villain's" perspective. They are convincing the reader that their character is not actually the villain, but was in fact framed by the "hero." 

March 21

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Tuesday, April 5.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

Please Be thinking about the chapter book you will read over break for your book report.


READING
Setting worksheet


March 18

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 21.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




READING
Theme Packet (worksheet 1 and 2)






March 16


SOCIAL STUDIES

Test TOMORROW!!
Read through notes, handouts, and homework assignments

Liberty Kids episodes 6-12 are available on youtube for free. These videos have been watched and discussed in class and go along with what we have been learning about the Revolutionary war. Students have note sheets to go along with these videos.
They can be found at: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7qRZmHLobQ&list=PLHeaIWvdbER3Ic90BzhPsH2aJ5KI3UtmM

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 21.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




SPELLING
Look over words
Chose one activity from "Spelling Menu" worksheet



READING
Cause and Effect Worksheet







March 15

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 21.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.





SPELLING
Look over words
Chose one activity from "Spelling Menu" worksheet



READING
Finish Stellaluna story, if not completed in class


SOCIAL STUDIES

Test Thursday!
Read through notes, handouts, and homework assignments

Liberty Kids episodes 6-12 are available on youtube for free. These videos have been watched and discussed in class and go along with what we have been learning about the Revolutionary war. Students have note sheets to go along with these videos.
They can be found at: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7qRZmHLobQ&list=PLHeaIWvdbER3Ic90BzhPsH2aJ5KI3UtmM



March 14

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 21.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.





SPELLING
Look over words
Chose one activity from "Spelling Menu" worksheet




SOCIAL STUDIES

Test Thursday!
Read through notes, handouts, and homework assignments

Liberty Kids episodes 6-12 are available on youtube for free. These videos have been watched and discussed in class and go along with what we have been learning about the Revolutionary war. Students have note sheets to go along with these videos.
They can be found at: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7qRZmHLobQ&list=PLHeaIWvdbER3Ic90BzhPsH2aJ5KI3UtmM



March 11

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 14.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.





READING
Reading Comprehension packet is due MONDAY.
Today: Read Traditional vs. Tech and complete page 5 (Opinion)
This is an essay.
I expect students to have at least 4-5 paragraphs:
1) Introduction
2-3) Supporting paragraphs
4) Conclusion

Use evidence from the text to support your argument.



SOCIAL STUDIES

Test next Thursday!
Read through notes, handouts, and homework assignments

Liberty Kids episodes 6-12 are available on youtube for free. These videos have been watched and discussed in class and go along with what we have been learning about the Revolutionary war. Students have note sheets to go along with these videos.
They can be found at: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7qRZmHLobQ&list=PLHeaIWvdbER3Ic90BzhPsH2aJ5KI3UtmM


March 10

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 14.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




READING
Reading Comprehension packet will be worked on throughout the week.
Today: Read Traditional vs. Tech and complete page 4 (Venn Diagram: compare and contrast)



SOCIAL STUDIES
Battle of Bunker Hill Reading comprehension

Test next Thursday!
Read through notes, handouts, and homework assignments
Liberty Kids episodes 6-12 are available on youtube for free. These videos have been watched and discussed in class and go along with what we have been learning about the Revolutionary war.



March 9

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 14.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




READING
Reading Comprehension packet will be worked on throughout the week.
Today: Read Traditional vs. Tech and complete page 3 (Whats that Text Structure)
-We have been talking about text structure in class. Did the author use cause and effect, problem and solution, description. compare and contrast, or sequencing? The need to provide evidence towards what was used and if it was the best way to share information.


WRITING
My homeroom: Finish their essay on basic human needs. Due to the fire alarm going off, they were unable to finish this in class.
Their essays should be at least 5 paragraphs:
1) Introduction
2) What are basic human needs?
What are these basic needs? What happens if these needs are not met? 
Provide evidence and examples to support all ideas.
3) How does your community/country help people meet these needs?
provide evidence and examples
4) How can YOU help others to meet these needs?
Where can you volunteer, donate, etc.?
Provide examples.
5) Conclusion


March 8

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log and "Book a Day" worksheet. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 14.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




READING
Reading Comprehension packet will be worked on throughout the week.
Today: Read Traditional vs. Tech and complete page 2 (Using Clues)



March 7

READING

READING LOGS HAVE CHANGED!


Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 14.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




SPELLING
Due to my absence on Friday, the spelling TEST is TOMORROW


READING
Reading Comprehension packet will be worked on throughout the week.
Today: Read Traditional vs. Tech and answer 4 comprehension questions





March 1

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, March 7.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




SPELLING
Look over words

Spelling worksheet: Making words


February 26

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 29.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



WRITING
"If I could travel back in time to the American Revolution, I would..."
Use your notes!
Include real people, and events.

You MUST include:
1) introduction
2) at least 2-3 supporting paragraphs 
3) conclusion


February 25

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 29.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



WRITING
Oral Presentation Debates rubrics were passed back today! All scholars in my homeroom were given back their grades. Mrs. Naumen's class grades are on SchoolMax, and rubrics will be passed back in class tomorrow.
Those who went today, FANTASTIC job!! :)

SPELLING

Test tomorrow!

February 24

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 29.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



WRITING
Oral Presentation Debates continue Tomorrow!
Those who went today, FANTASTIC job!! :)

SPELLING
Write ALL words 10x each

Test Friday!







February 23

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 29.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.





SOCIAL STUDIES
Battle of Saratoga reading comprehension sheet


WRITING
Oral Presentation Debates Tomorrow and Thursday!

SPELLING
Test Friday!





February 22

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

It is homework to be reading Monday-Friday. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 29.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.





SOCIAL STUDIES
Quiz TOMORROWRevolutionary War Vocabulary


WRITING
Oral Presentation Debates Wednesday and Thursday!

SPELLING
Test Friday!
Pre-test was taken today, and words were handed out



February 19

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

Due to having no school on Monday and tuesday, it is homework to be reading Wednesday-Fri. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 22.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




SOCIAL STUDIES
Quiz Tuesday: Revolutionary War Vocabulary



February 18

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

Due to having no school on Monday and tuesday, it is homework to be reading Wednesday-Fri. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 22.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.




SOCIAL STUDIES
Worksheet: Laws and Acts of the revolutionary War


WRITING
Complete grammar packet-Students have been working on this packet throughout the week. This will be graded as a test. If they did not finish it in class, this is homework tonight!



February 17

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total

Due to having no school on Monday and tuesday, it is homework to be reading Wednesday-Fri. 

If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 22.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.



WRITING
Conjunction Worksheet



Enjoy your 3 day weekend :)
February 12

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Tuesday, February 16.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

Casey at Bat-Reading Comprehension


WRITING
PARCC Practice writing response
Use the writing checklist as you write! Read both stories, and then respond to the question at the end. Use the back page to brainstorm. Write your response on a separate sheet of paper. 
Due: TUESDAY



February 11

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Tuesday, February 16.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
PARCC Practice writing response
Use the writing checklist as you write! Read both stories, and then respond to the question at the end. Use the back page to brainstorm. Write your response on a separate sheet of paper. 
Due: TUESDAY




SPELLING

Test TOMORROW


February 10

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Tuesday, February 16.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


WRITING
Grammar Test TOMORROW

Language Arts Worksheet
Tonight they are expected to complete WEDNESDAY only.




SPELLING
Test Friday



February 9

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Tuesday, February 16.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
Irregular Verbs Worksheet

Language Arts Worksheet
Tonight they are expected to complete TUESDAY only.

Test Thursday! 



SPELLING
Write all words 10x each



Imagine Andrews Essay competition: Due to some changes, essays are due by TOMORROW!!
This is not mandatory. Students may chose to compete.






February 8

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Tuesday, February 16.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
Compound Predicate Worksheet

Language Arts Worksheet
Tonight they are expected to complete MONDAY only.

Test Thursday! 



SPELLING
Review new word list



Imagine Andrews Essay competition: Due to some changes, essays are due by February 10th!!
This is not mandatory. Students may chose to compete.




February 5

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 8.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
Language Arts Worksheet
This will be completed throughout the week. The worksheet is to help students prepare for their TEST on Thursday! Tonight they are expected to complete FRIDAY only. 
We review this sheet each day in class. It will be turned in Wednesday. Do not lose this.



READING
Washington Irving tests were passed back today.

A few students received a grade that was below a 60. If so, they will have a light green sticker at the top asking for a signature. If this test is returned on MONDAY, signed by a parent, they may retest. Please encourage your student to study hard!


Imagine Andrews Essay competition: Due to some changes, essays are due by February 10th!!
This is not mandatory. Students may chose to compete.



February 4

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 8.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
Persuasive Writing Essay

Include:
-Introduction
-3 arguments (each its own paragraph)
-Conclusion

SPELLING
Test TOMORROW!!


SOCIAL STUDIES
Benjamin Franklin Reading Comprehension packet



Imagine Andrews Essay competition: Due to some changes, essays are due by February 10th!!
This is NOT mandatory!

February 3

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 8.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
Finish Autobiography 


SPELLING
Write a story using ALL 24 spelling words






February 2

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 8.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.

WRITING
4 Response questions: American Revolution


SPELLING

Look over spelling words: Write ALL words in ABC order

READING

Quiz TOMORROWWashington Irving (study notes from Monday's class)


February 1

READING

Read 30 minutes. 
Record total minutes read on the reading log. Students are required to read at least 120 minutes total
It is homework to be reading Mon-Thur. If students are NOT reading during the week, they will not receive points on their reading logs. 

DUE Monday, February 8.  Reading Logs turned in after due date will receive no credit and graded with a zero.


SPELLING

Look over spelling words: Students all took a spelling pre-test today in class

Exercise 7: Writing spelling words as nouns and verbs

READING

Quiz Wednesday: Washington Irving (study notes from Monday's class)


Imagine Andrews Essay competition: Essays are due February 19th!!

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