Mon., 12/8 (A)
READING
Eve Bunting Author Study - Read and annotate the typed text of Eve Bunting’s book, Fly Away Home. Then, in the Google Doc, "Fly Away Home HW" that has been shared with you in your online writing folder, write a short paragraph that answers the following question: How do Andrew’s feelings about the trapped bird reflect his own fears and hopes about his own situation? Use two text details and explain how they support your claim.
Your paragraph should:
State a clear claim that answers the question.
Include two pieces of evidence from the text.
Explain how each piece of evidence supports your claim.
Book Club or Independent Book Reading - read for at least 30 minutes. Reminder: If you finish your book club reading in less than 30 minutes, switch to your Independent Book for the remainder of the time.
WORD STUDY - Word List #4
Word Study Assessment #4 on Friday, 12/12.
MATH
Reveal Practice pages 111-112.
Have a parent sign your Unit 9 Assessment and return to school.
OTHER
Show your parents your graded Word List 3 Assessment. Keep at home/no need for a signature.
Instrumental Instruction tomorrow/Tues., 12/9. Bring your instrument to school.
Fri., 12/12 will be a half day. Noon Dismissal.
Tues., 12/9 (B)
READING
Eve Bunting - Fly Away Home
Tomorrow your group witl be discussing the social issues and theme of Fly Away Home. Review the typed text of Fly Away Home and come to school prepared to share your ideas backed by evidence.
Book Club or Independent Book Reading - read for at least 30 minutes. Reminder: If you finish your book club reading in less than 30 minutes, switch to your Independent Book for the remainder of the time.
WORD STUDY - Word List #4
Review the Word List 4 Checklist and catch up, if needed.
Word Study Assessment #4 on Friday, 12/12.
MATH
Reveal Practice pages 115-116.
Have a parent sign your Unit 9 Assessment and return to school, if you haven't already.
OTHER
Show your parents your graded Word List 3 Assessment. Keep at home/no need for a signature.
Fri., 12/12 (E) will be a half day. Noon Dismissal.
Wed., 12/10 (C)
READING
Eve Bunting Author Study - For homework, read and annotate the typed text of Eve Bunting’s book The Memory String. Then, write a short paragraph that answers the following question:
Your paragraph should:
State a clear claim that answers the entire question.
Include two pieces of evidence from the text using these guidelines:
Use one piece of evidence that shows how the memory string represents Laura’s connection to her mother.
Use a second piece of evidence that shows how Laura’s experience with the string affects her relationship with Jane.
Explain how each piece of evidence supports your claim.
Book Club or Independent Book Reading - read for at least 30 minutes. Reminder: If you finish your book club reading in less than 30 minutes, switch to your Independent Book for the remainder of the time.
WORD STUDY - Word List #4
Word Study Assessment #4 on Friday, 12/12.
MATH
Reveal Practice pages 121-122
OTHER
Fri., 12/12 (E) will be a half day. Noon Dismissal.
Thurs., 12/11 (D)
READING
Eve Bunting - Memory String
Tomorrow your group witl be discussing the social issues and theme of Memory String. Review the typed text of Memory String and come to school prepared to share your ideas backed by evidence.
Book Club or Independent Book Reading - read for at least 30 minutes. Reminder: If you finish your book club reading in less than 30 minutes, switch to your Independent Book for the remainder of the time.
WORD STUDY - Word List #4
Review the Word List 4 Checklist and catch up, if needed. By end of today, please make sure you have completed:
Workbook pages 21-25
Sentence Frames for Words 1-10.
Sentence Frames for Words 11-20
Word Study Assessment #4 tomorrow/Friday, 12/12.
MATH
Reveal Practice pages 119-120
SOCIAL STUDIES
"Birth of Our Constitution" packet - finish reading pages 1-3 and answer the questions on page 4.
OTHER
Fri., 12/12 will be a half day. Noon Dismissal.