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 10/20-10/24

Digraphs: 3-letter blends

shred, shriek, shrimp, shrink, script, screw, screech, straighten, straps, strand, sprout, sprawl, sprang, splashing, splotch, thrill, throb, throat, thrift, through

Reading:

Reading Informational Text

R2.1 Explain how text features contribute to the meaning and identify the text structures of problem/solution, sequence, and description in texts. 

R2.2 Explain how relevant details support the central idea, implied or explicit.

R2.3 Explain an author’s perspective toward a topic in an informational text.

R2.4 Explain an author’s claim and the reasons and evidence used to support the claim 

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 conclusions.

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 3

European Exploration and Colonization of Florida

SS.4.A.3.2 Describe causes and effects of European colonization on the Native American tribes of Florida.

SS.4.A.3.3 Identify the significance of St. Augustine as the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States.

SS.4.A.3.4 Explain the purpose of and daily life on missions.

SS.4.A.3.5 Identify the significance of Fort Mose as the forest free African community in the United States.

SS.4.A.3.6 Identify the effects of Spanish rule in Florida.

SS.4.A.3.7 Identify nations (Spain, France, England) that controlled Florida before it became a United States territory. 

IMPORTANT DATES, NOTES, AND CALENDAR 

October 3: Green and Gold Dress Down Day

October 6: Stomp Out Bullying Day - wear blue uniform shirt

October 7: HERD Meeting - 6pm

October 9: End of the 1st nine weeks

October 13: No School - Teacher In-Service Day

October 17: Report Cards/ Dress Down Day - 50s for the 50th Day of School

October 25: Basket Auction

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