Schedule:

Snack:  We will have snack daily around 9:45.  Students will bring in their own snack.  Please be sure to send in a healthy snack (no candy).  Please also bring a water bottle (NO GLASS WATER BOTTLES).

Specials Schedule:

8:05-8:35      PE (daily)

10:35-11:30  M: computer science lab T: computer lab W: art Th: music F: spanish

Schedule:

7:35-8:05 Morning Work

8:05-8:35 PE

8:35-10:35 ELA with Writing and Social Studies Integration

10:35-11:30 Specials

11:05-11:30 Lunch

11:30-11:43 Restroom/Read Aloud

11:43-12:08 Lunch

12:10-12:25 Recess (M and Th)

Switch Classes with Ms. McNary

12:10-12:35 ELA with Writing and Social Studies Integration

12:35-1:05 Team Time (enrichment/intervention)

1:05-2:35 ELA with Writing and Social Studies Integration

I teach ELA and Social Studies.  My partner, Ms. McNary, teaches Math and Science.

My teacher connection page is organized by subject. 

Each area will have a description of the focus we are learning.  

Students write their homework responsibilities in their agendas every Monday.

Binders:  The following sleeves are located in student binders. 

Word Application Sleeve:  Current word application study guide and practice sheets. Students should use these resources to study for word application tests. These resources should remain in binder.

Social Studies: Vocabulary study guides (already completed) and unit study guides after we complete them.

Book Challenge:  We have a 40 book challenge going on.  Students have until May to complete the challenge.  We will complete other book activities  in class which will include book reports, book recommendations, etc. 

Homework:

Reading: 

Students should read each evening 15-20 minutes any book of their choice. It is important to have discussions about what they are reading. These discussions allow you the opportunity to connect with your student through literature and to ensure they are understanding what they are reading.

Spelling/Vocabulary Words (word application):

Each week students are encouraged to practice their spelling and vocabulary words to ensure they understand them. On Fridays we take our word app test which supports the word application work your student as been completing daily during the ELA block.

ELA:

Word Application: Week of 2/9/26

Greek/Latin Roots: scope, astro

Prefixes: de-, oct-

Suffix: -ness

telescope, microscope, astronomy, astronaut, dehumidify, devalue, octagon, octopus, happiness, kindness, clearly, obviously

Reading:

Reading Prose and Poetry

R1.2 Explain a stated or implied theme and how it develops, using details, in a literary text.

R1.4 Explain how rhyme and structure create meaning in a poem.

Reading Across Genres

R3.1 Explain how figurative language contributes to meaning in text(s). 

R3.2 Summarize a text to enhance comprehension.

Writing:  All essays will be typed on the computer. The FAST does NOT allow spell check. We will begin early working on the computers.

Currently we are working on writing a four paragraph essay.

Main Idea = topic + point

Essays will be 4 paragraphs including:

1 - introduction paragraph (Hook, CMI, Points #1 and #2)

2 - Main Idea #1 with supporting elaboration and evidence 

3 - Main Idea #2 with supporting elaboration and evidence 

4 - concluding paragraph (We restate the CMI by switching it up and giving a piece of advice for our conclusions.)

Homework:  Students should study word application and read for 15-20 minutes each evening.  Word application study guides and practice sheets from class are located in student binders.

Social Studies: Unit 

Unit 7

Civil War and Rebuilding

SS.4.A.5.1 Describe Florida’s involvement in the Civil War

SS.4.A.5.2 Summarize challenges Floridians faced during Reconstruction.

SS.4.A.6.3 Describe the contributions of significant individuals to Florida.

IMPORTANT DATES, NOTES, AND CALENDAR 

February 3:  Buffalo HERD meeting - 6 pm

February 5 - QTR 3 Midpoint

February 6:  St. Augustine Field Trip Balance Due

February 13: Valentine exchange

February 16 - Presidents' Day - No School

You may reach me through email: landrea.skinner@tvcs.org or phone: (352)259-6820.