Week at a Glance
August 23-25
Brown Bag Activity
Bio Poem
Self Portrait
Maps and globes
Math- Chapter 1 Place Value
Lesson 1: Place Value Through Thousands
Lesson 2: Compare Numbers
ALEKS Placement
August 28 - September 1
Unit 1/Week 1 Language Arts
Story: Gary the Dreamer
Genre: Narrative Nonfiction
Essential Question: How do people from different cultures contribute to a community?
Phonics: short a/i
Spelling Words
clap bill
clamp miss
hand click
stamp pink
snack sick
rack lift
grabs grin
glad
Challenge: anthill, cramp
Grammar: Statements & questions
Vocabulary: Compound Words
Comprehension: Ask & Answer – Text Structure Sequence
Literacy Elements/Text Features: – Headings and maps
Writing:
· Personal Narrative
· Plan-Sequence
· Draft – Ideas, descriptive details
Vocabulary
admires classmate
community contribute
practicing pronounce
scared tumbled
Math- Chapter 1 Place Value
Lesson 3: Order Numbers
Lesson 4: Round to the Nearest Ten
Lesson 5: Round to the Nearest Hundred
Lesson 6: Problem-Solving: Use the Four-Step Plan
Review and Test Chapter 1
Social Studies- Maps And Globes
History-Rome
September 5-8
Unit 1/Week 2 Standards Covered
Story: Gary the Dreamer
Genre: Narrative Nonfiction
Essential Question: How do people from different cultures contribute to a community?
Phonics: short e, o & u
Spelling Words
step mess
head crops
stop rock
clock sock
pond jumps
shut luck
slump bugs
mug
Challenge: ready does
Grammar: Commands & Exclamations
Vocabulary: Compound Words
Comprehension: Ask & Answer – Text Structure Sequence
Literacy Elements/Text Features: – Headings and maps
Writing:
· Personal Narrative
· Plan-Sequence
· Draft – Ideas, descriptive details
Vocabulary
sprinkled blasted
ammo tropical
staggered blared
thumped cha-cha
sombrero
Math-
Lesson 1: Addition Properties
Lesson 2: Patterns in the Addition Table
Lesson 3: Addition Patterns
Lesson 4: Add Mentally
Lesson 5: Estimate Sums
History-Ch 3 The Roman Republic
Ch 4 The Punic Wars
Social Studies- Maps and Globes
September 11-15
Unit 1/Week 3 Standards Covered
Story: Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Essential Question: What can traditions teach you about culture?
Phonics: final e
Spelling Words
date lake
skate piano
grade fine
life rice
wise smile
rose globe
smoke come
used
Challenge: sneeze, stripes
Grammar: Subjects
Vocabulary: Context cues
Comprehension: Visualize: Character, setting, plot, sequence
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Illustrations and Dialogue
Writing:
· Sentence Fluency
· Edit and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
celebrate courage
disappointment precious
pride remind
symbols tradition
Math- Chapter 2
Lesson 6: Hands On: Use Models to Add
Lesson 7: Add Three-Digit Numbers
Lesson 8: Add Four-Digit Numbers
Lesson 9: Problem-Solving: Reasonable Answers
Science- Force and Motion
September 18-22
Unit 1/Week 4 Standards Covered
Story: Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Essential Question: What can traditions teach you about culture?
Phonics: Long a
Spelling Words
plain braid
fail grain
snail paint
sway tray
gray stay
stake fake
same weigh
they
Challenge: sleigh, afraid
Grammar: Predicates
Vocabulary: Context cues
Comprehension: Visualize: Character, setting, plot, sequence
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Illustrations and Dialogue
Writing:
· Sentence Fluency
· Edit and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
settled etched
gem straight
tugging pest
feasts dragon
native
Math-
Chapter 2 Review and Test
Chapter 3:
Lesson 1: Subtract Mentally
Lesson 2: Estimate Differences
Lesson 3: Problem-Solving: Estimate or Exact Answer
Lesson 4: Hands On: Subtract with Regrouping
History- Ch 5 Julius Caesar
Ch 6 Cleopatra
September 25-29
Unit 1/Week 5 Standards Covered
Story: Protecting our Parks
Genre: Argumentative
Essential Question: How do landmarks help explain your country’s story?
Phonics: Long o
Spelling Words
coast float
toad coal
soak gold
sold scold
slope broke
note bone
slow show
foe
Challenge: bowl, program
Grammar: Expanding and Combining Sentences
Vocabulary: Multiple meaning words
Comprehension: Ask & Answer: Key Details
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Captions, Maps and Sidebars
Writing:
· Persuasive Essay
· Identify Relevant Information
· Fact & Opinion
Vocabulary
carved clues
grand landmark
massive monument
national traces
Math- Chapter 3
Lesson 5: Subtract Three-Digit Numbers
Lesson 6: Subtract Four-Digit Numbers
Lesson 7: Subtract Across Zeros
review and test Chapter 3
Benchmark Review
History
--Chapter 7 Julius Caesar Dies
Chapter 8 Caesar Augustus
Science- Force and Motion
October 2-6
Unit 2/Week 1 Standards Covered
Story: Vote!
Genre: Expository Text
Essential Question: How to people make government work?
Phonics: Long I
Spelling Words
sky try
pie tied
tight right
bright grind
child cube
cute mule
music drew
few
Challenge: mighty, Utah
Grammar: Nouns
Vocabulary: Prefixes
Comprehension: Re-Read: Author’s Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Headings and Bar Graphs
Writing:
· Expository Essay
· Plan-Paraphrase
· Draft-Organizing the Topic
Vocabulary
announced candidates
convince decisions
elect estimate
government independent
Math:
Benchmark 1 Review and Take on Tuesday
Chapter 4:
Lesson 1: Hands On: Model Multiplication
Lesson 2: Multiplication as Repeated Addition
Lesson 3: Hands On: Multiply with Arrays
History
Chapter 9 Roman Lands
Chapter 10 Roads, Bridges, and Aqueducts
Science- Force and Motion
October 9-13
Unit 2/Week 2 Standards Covered
Story: Vote!
Genre: Expository Text
Essential Question: How do people make government work?
Phonics: Long e
Spelling Words
heel week
creek free
green street
freeze seal
weak bean
speaks team
clean cream
field
Challenge: sixteen, peanut
Grammar: Singular/Plural Nouns
Vocabulary: Prefixes
Comprehension: Re-read: Author’s Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Headings and Bar Graphs
Writing:
· Expository Essay
· Plan-Paraphrase
· Draft-Organizing the Topic
Vocabulary
democracy right
Libertarians Progressives
debate particular
absentee in advance
Math:
Math-
Lesson 4: Arrays and Multiplication
Lesson 5: Problem Solving: Make a Table
Lesson 6: Use Multiplication to Find Combinations
Review and Test
History-
Ch 11 The Buildings of Rome
Ch 12 Gladiators and Chariot Races
Science- Force and Motion
Magnets in Mystery Doug
Gravity
October 16-20
Unit 2/Week 3 Standards Covered
Story: The Castle on Hester Street
Genre: Historical Fiction
Essential Question: Why do people immigrate to new places?
Phonics: silent letters
Spelling Words
wrap wrists
wrote wreck
wring write
wreath knit
knife knock
knee gnome
sign gnaws
Challenge: wristwatch, knapsack
Grammar: Kinds of Nouns
Vocabulary: Similes
Comprehension: Prediction: Theme
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Events and Illustrations
Writing:
· Expository Essay
· Revise-Strong Conclusion
· Peer Conference/Edit, Poofread, Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
arrived immigrated
inspected moment
opportunity photographs
valuable whispered
Math-
Test on Ch 4
Ch 5 Understanding Division
Lesson 1: Hands On: Model Division
Lesson 2: Division as Equal Sharing
Lesson 3: Relate Division and Subtraction
History- Ch 12 Gladiator's and Chariot Races
Ch 13 Pompeii
Science Finish Force and Motion
October 31-November 3
Unit 2/Week 4 Standards Covered
Story: The Castle on Hester Street
Genre: Historical Fiction
Essential Question: Why do people immigrate to new places?
Phonics: 3-letter blends
Spelling Words
scrubs screams
scratch scrape
screen spread
splash spray
streak strength
strong squeak
three throw
thread
Challenge: streamer, scribble
Grammar: Irregular Plural Nouns
Vocabulary: Similies
Comprehension: Prediction: Theme
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Events and Illustrations
Writing:
· Expository Essay
· Revise-Strong Conclusion
· Peer Conference: Edit, Proofread, Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
solid shooting
village rough
mighty tailor
cardboard royalty
famous slither
gateway
Math- Ch 5
Lesson 4: Hands On: Relate Division and Multiplication
Lesson 5: Inverse Operations
Lesson 6: Problem-Solving: Use a Model
Review and test Ch 5
History - Ch 14 The Romans and Christians
Ch 15 The Decline of the Roman Empire
Science- Start Simple Machines
Pulleys and Screw
Wheel and Axel
November 6-10
Unit 2/Week 5 Standards Covered
Story: The Inventor Thinks up Helicopters
Genre: Poetry
Essential Question: How do people figure things out?
Phonics: Diagraphs
Spelling Words
chick much
pitch teacher
lunch hatch
cheese stretch
thick truth
pathway them
fish whales
what
Challenge: sandwich, weather
Grammar: Possessive Nouns
Vocabulary: Similies
Comprehension: Alliterations: Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Limerick & Free Verse
Writing:
· Free Verse Poem
· Ideas
· Rhyme and Rhythm
Vocabulary
bounce imagine
inventor observer
Poetry Terms:
alliteration free verse
limerick rhyme
Math-Ch 6
Lesson 2: Multiply by 2
Lesson 3: Divide by 2
Lesson 4: Multiply by 5
Lesson 5: Divide by 5
History- Ch 16 East and West
Science- Wedge and Pulley
Wheel and Axel
November 13-17
Unit 3/Week 1 Standards Covered
Story: Earth
Genre: Expository Text
Essential Question: What do we know about Earth and its neighbors?
Phonics: r-controlled vowels
Spelling Words
whirl third
girls firm
fern herds
stern serve
hurt nurse
turns learn
pearl word
world
Challenge: perfect, Thursday
Grammar: Action Verbs
Vocabulary: Suffixes
Comprehension: Summarize: Main Idea and Key Details
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Key words and charts
Writing:
· Expository Essay
· Plan-Paraphrasing vs. Plagarism
· Draft: Develop your ideas
Vocabulary
amount astronomy
globe solar system
support surface
temperature warmth
Math-Ch 6
Lesson 6: Problem-Solving:Look for a Pattern
Lesson 7: Multiply by 10
Lesson 8: Multiples of 10
Lesson 9: Divide by 10
Chapter 6 review and test
Science: Weather
November 20-21
November 27-December 1
Unit 3/Week2 Standards Covered
Story: Earth
Genre: Expository Text
Essential Question: What do we know about Earth and its neighbors?
Phonics: r-controlled vowels
Spelling Words
sharp yard
artist carve
porch storm
sport story
chore shore
sore hoard
oars pout
your
Challenge: orchard, ignore
Grammar: Present Tense Verbs
Vocabulary: Suffixes
Comprehension: Summarize: Main Idea and Key Words
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Key words and charts
Writing:
· Expository Essay
· Plan-Paraphrasing vs. Plagarism
· Draft-Develop your topic
Vocabulary
billions imaginary
crescent silver
Math - Ch 7
Lesson 1: Multiply by 3
Lesson 2: Divide by 3
Lesson 3: Hands On: Double a Known Fact
History- Work on Culture Night- Japan
Science: Weather
December 4-8
Reading- Author Study Chris Van Allsburg
Spelling- none this week
Math- Chapter 7, Lessons 6-9
Holidays Around the World
December 11-15
Reading- Author Study Chris Van Allsburg
Spelling- none this week
Math- Review and Benchmark #2
Holidays Around the World
December 18-20
January 3-5
Unit 3/Week 3 Standards Covered
Story: Martha and the Beautiful Cockroach
Genre: Folk Tale
Essential Question: What makes different animals unique?
Phonics: r-controlled vowels
Spelling Words
careful stared
shared pair
stairs wear
bear where
there dear
rear gear
here career
peer
Challenge: square, clearly
Grammar: Past/Future Tense Verbs
Vocabulary: Context Clues
Comprehension: Visualize: Problem and Solution
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Illustrations and lessons
Writing:
· Expository Essay
· Strong Conclusion
· Edit and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
disbelief dismay
fabulous features
offered splendid
unique watchful
Math:
Chapter 8 Lessons 1-3
Science: Weather
History:
January 8-12
Unit 3/Week 4 Standards Covered
Story: Martha and the Beautiful Cockroach
Genre: Folk Tale
Essential Question: What makes different animals unique?
Phonics: prefixes
Spelling Words
misprint misread
mistrust misspell
mistreat mistake
precut preplan
prepay preheat
discount discover
distrust disagree
dismount
Challenge: prejudge, disconnect
Grammar: Subject/Verb Agreement
Vocabulary: Context Clues
Comprehension: Visualize: Problem and Solution
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Illustrations and Lessons
Writing:
· Expository Essay
· Strong Conclusion
· Edit and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
cozy shawl aghast
stammered abuzz daintily
crooned hesitated instant
splattered mock feelers
stunned cocky pig sty
chops loafers scaly
warbled cologne livid
slither
Math: Chapter 8 - Lessons 4-6 & Test
Science: Biomes
History:
January 16-19
Unit 3/Week 5 Standards Covered
Story: Birth of an Anthem
Genre: Expository Text
Essential Question: How is each event in history unique?
Phonics: Dipthongs /oi/ and /ou/
Spelling Words
foil coins
noise point
enjoy joyful
down owl
crowd plow
round couch
proud bounce
loudly
Challenge: choice, snowplow
Grammar: The verb have
Vocabulary: Suffixes
Comprehension: Summarize: Sequence
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Timelines and Captions
Writing:
· Feature Article
· Expository Text
· Clear Central Idea
Vocabulary
agreeable appreciate
boomed descendants
population resources
transportation vehicles
Math:
Chapter 9 - Lessons 1-4
Science: Biomes
History:
January 22-26
Unit 4/Week 1 Standards Covered
Story: The Talented Clementine
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Essential Question: How can you use what you know to help others?
Phonics: oo, ew, u_e, u, ui, uo, oo, ou
Spelling Words
spoon goose
booth gloom
rude tube
due clues
true chew
July look
shook notebook
could
Challenge: classroom, childhood
Grammar: Linking Verbs
Vocabulary: Prefixes
Comprehension: Ask/Answer: Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Dialogue and Illustrations
Writing:
· Realistic Fiction
· Plan-Sequence Events
· Diologue
Vocabulary
achievement apologized
attention audience
confidence embarrassed
realized talents
Math: Chapter 9 - Lessons 5-9
Science: Biomes
History:
January 29-February 2
Unit 4/Week 2 Standards Covered
Story: The Talented Clementine
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Essential Question: How can you use what you know to help others?
Phonics: plural words
Spelling Words
years twins
trays states
ashes foxes
inches files
cities ponies
bunches alleys
lunches cherries
daisies
Challenge: heroes, library
Grammar: Helping Verbs
Vocabulary: Prefixes
Comprehension: Ask/Answer: Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Dialogue and Illustrations
Writing:
· Realistic Fiction
· Plan-Sequence Events
· Dialogue
Vocabulary
clipboard rehearsal glaring
nonsense antsy assistant
duet mike empathetic
nodded robot fashionable
substitute assured ziti
Math: Chapter 9 test - Chapter 10 lessons 1-4
Science: Biomes
History:
February 5-9
Unit 4/Week 3 Standards Covered
Story: Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave
Genre: Expository Text
Essential Question: How do animals adapt to challenges in their habitat?
Phonics: irregular verbs
Spelling Words
taught hauls
caused paused
squawk drawing
crawl flawless
lawn salt
talked halls
water brought
thoughtless
Challenge: walrus, autumn
Grammar: Irregular Verbs
Vocabulary: Sentence Clues
Comprehension: Re-read: Compare and Contrast
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Maps and Captions
Writing:
· Realistic Fiction
· Revise-Signal Words
· Peer Conf. Edit and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
alert competition
environment excellent
prefer protection
related shelter
Math: Chapter 10, Lessons 5-8
Science: Biomes
History:
February 12-16
Unit 4/Week 4 Standards Covered
Story: Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave
Genre: Expository Text
Essential Question: How to animals adapt to challenges in their habitat?
Phonics: homophones
Spelling Words
sale sail
beet beat
rode road
rowed its
it’s your
you’re see
sea
Challenge: seen, scene
Grammar: Contractions
Vocabulary: Sentence Clues
Comprehension: Re-read: Compare and Contrast
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Maps and Captions
Writing:
· Realistic Fiction
· Revise-Signal Words
· Peer Conf. Edit and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
scurry fascinating
gulps wedged
surface sprawl
abandoned absorbed
crackled plunged
Math: Chapter 10 Review, Test and Benchmark #3
Science: Biomes
History:
February 20-23
Unit 4/Week 5 Standards Covered
Story: The Winningest Woman of the Iditarod
Genre: Poetry
Essential Question: How can others inspire us?
Phonics: soft c and g
Spelling Words
pounce placed
dice cents
price space
mice office
wage age
gyms giant
changes message
pages
Challenge: giraffe, peaceful
Grammar: Compound Subjects & Predicates
Vocabulary: Metaphor
Comprehension: Repetition & Rhyme: Theme
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Narrative and Free Verse
Writing:
· Narrative Poem
· Ideas
· Repetition and Rhyme
Vocabulary
adventurous courageous
extremely weird
furious
Poetry Terms:
free verse narrative poem
repetition rhyme
Math: Chapter 11 - Lessons 1-4
Science: Biomes
History:
February 26-March 1
Unit 5/Week1 Standards Covered
Story: Elizabeth Leads the Way
Genre: Biography
Essential Question: What do good citizens do?
Phonics: Compound Words
Spelling Words
airplane daytime
birthday daylight
hairdo somebody
birdhouse barefoot
headlight sometime
someone newspaper
sidewalks basketball
stagecoach
Challenge: handwriting, stagecoach
Grammar: Pronouns
Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes
Comprehension: Ask and Answer: Author’s Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Captions and Timelines
Writing:
· Biography
· Use of variety of sources
· Draft - Sequence
Vocabulary
citizenship continued
daring horrified
participate proposed
unfairness waver
Math: Chapter 11 - Lessons 5-7 & Test
Science: Biomes
History:
March 4-8
Unit 5/Week 2 Standards Covered
Story: Elizabeth Leads the Way
Genre: Biography
Essential Question: What do good citizens do?
Phonics: Inflectional Endings
Spelling Words
names named
naming hopes
hoped hoping
dances danced
dancing drops
dropped dropping
wraps wrapped
wrapping
Challenge: driving, traded
Grammar: Possessive Pronouns
Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes
Comprehension: Ask and Answer: Author’s Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Captions and Timelines
Writing:
· Biography
· Use of a variety of sources
· Draft - Sequence
Vocabulary
pity strong-spirited
property gasped
scolded
Math: Chapter 12 - Lessons 1-5
Science: Biomes
History:
March 11-15
Unit 5/Week 3 Standards Covered
Story: Clever Jack Takes the Cake
Genre: Fairy Tale
Essential Question: How do we get what we need?
Phonics: Syllabication: Closed syllables
Spelling Words
basket rabbit
lesson letter
invite bedtime
mammal number
fellow chapter
follow problem
chicken butter
napkin
Challenge: suppose, stubborn
Grammar: Pronoun/verb agreement
Vocabulary: Root words
Comprehension: Summarize: Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Events and Messages
Writing:
· Biography
· Revise – strong conclusion
· Peer conference – edit and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
admit barter
considered creation
humble magnificent
payment reluctantly
Math: Chapter 12 - Lessons 5-8 & Test
Science: Biomes
History:
March 18-22
Unit 5/Week 4 Standards Covered
Story: Clever Jack Takes the Cake
Genre: Fairy Tale
Essential Question: How do we get what we need?
Phonics: Inflectional endings: y to i
Spelling Words
tries tried
trying dries
dried drying
hurries hurried
hurrying studies
studied studying
plays played
playing
Challenge: obeyed, worrying
Grammar: Possessive Pronouns
Vocabulary: Root Words
Comprehension: Summarize: Point of View
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Events and Messages
Writing:
· Biography
· Revise – Strong Conclusion
· Peer Conference – Edit, and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
threadbare pitted
admire snuffed
flickered jig
fortress tiara
gaze concluded
proclaimed valuable
Math: Chapter 13 - Lessons 1-5
Science: Biomes
History:
April 2-5
Unit 5/Week 5 Standards Covered
Story: It’s All in the Wind
Genre: Argumentative Text
Essential Question: What are are different kinds of energy
Phonics: Open Syllables
Spelling Words
pilot diner
tiger favor
lemon planet
cover shady
robot tiny
label cozy
silent spider
frozen
Challenge: melon, stomach
Grammar: Contractions
Vocabulary: Context Clues: Homophones
Comprehension: Ask and Answer: Cause and Effect
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Headings and Sidebars
Writing:
· Opinion Essay
· Organization
· Fact and Opinion
Vocabulary
energy natural
pollution produce
renewable replace
sources traditional
Math: Chapter 13 - Lessons 6-9
Science; Biomes
History:
April 8-12
Unit 6/Week 1 Standards Covered
Story: Looking up to Ellen Ochoa
Genre: Biography
Essential Question: Why are goals important
Phonics: Prefixes
Spelling Words
disagreed dislike
disappear presale
preschool precook
previous rebuild
return resell
reprint unwrap
unlucky untied
unbeaten
Challenge: unknown, recover
Grammar: Abbreviations
Vocabulary: Greek and Latin Roots
Comprehension: Re-read: Problem and Solution
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Key words and photographs
Writing:
· Research Report – Biography
· Plan – Gather relevant information
· Draft – Develop the Topic
Vocabulary
communicated essential
goal motivated
professional research
serious specialist
determination dimmed
Math: Chapter 13 test, Chapter 14 lessons 1 & 2
Science: Biomes
History:
April 15-19
Unit 6/Week 2 Standards Covered
Story: Looking up to Ellen Ochoa
Genre: Biography
Essential Question: Why are goals important?
Phonics: Consonants + le syllables
Spelling Words
able purple
table eagle
puzzle middle
ankle little
pickle bottle
towel camel
nickel travel
tunnel squirrel
castle
Challenge: motel, couple
Grammar: Commas in date
Vocabulary: Geek and Latin Roots
Comprehension: Re-read: Problem and Solution
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Key Words and photographs
Writing:
· Research report – Biography
· Plan – Gather relevant information
· Draft – Develop topic
Vocabulary
No new words this week.
Math: Chapter 14 - Lessons 3-7 and Test
Science: Biomes
History:
April 23-26
Unit 6/Week 3 Standards Covered
Story: King Midas and the Golden Touch
Genre: Myth/Drama
Essential Question: How do you decide what is important?
Phonics: vowel team syllables
Spelling Words
explained remain
reading detail
presoak monkey
brief preteen
about allowing
complain enjoys
poison repeats
unreal
Challenge: repaid, approached
Grammar: Adjectives that compare
Vocabulary: Root Words
Comprehension: Make Predictions: Theme
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Stage Directions and Dialogue
Writing:
· Research Report: Voice
· Peer conference, edit and proofread
· Publish, Present & Evaluate
Vocabulary
alarmed anguish
necessary obsessed
possess reward
treasure wealth
Math: Review and take Benchmark #4 - Begin RISE study
Science: Biomes
History:
April 29-May 3
Unit 6/Week 4 Standards Covered
Story: King Midas and the Golden Touch
Genre: Myth/Drama
Essential Question: How do we decide what is important?
Phonics: r-controlled vowel syllables
Spelling Words
severe prepared
declare later
writer cellar
trailer author
person circus
garlic partner
restore sister
actor
Challenge: circular, editor
Grammar: Adverbs & Prepositional Phrases
Vocabulary: Root Words
Comprehension: Make Predictions: Theme
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Stage Directions and Dialogue
Writing:
· Research Report: Voice
· Peer conference, edit and proofread
· Publish, present and evalluate
Vocabulary
chamber rhythm
tosses moans
ails dismount
appreciated obsession
craved eagerly
accumulate scampered
Math: Rise practice/testing
Science: Plants
History:
May 6-10
Unit 6/Week 5 Standards Covered
Story: Ollie’s Escape
Genre: Poetry
Essential Question: What makes you laugh?
Phonics: Suffixes
Spelling Words
careful cheerful
helpful colorful
harmful pitiful
painless priceless
helpless sleepless
rainless helplessly
peacefully carefully
wisely
Challenge: wonderful, cloudless
Grammar: Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases
Vocabulary: Idioms
Comprehension: Rhythm & Rhyme: Word Choice, Humor
Literacy Elements/Text Features: Stanzas and Events
Writing:
· Narrative Poem
· Ideas
· Rhyme and Rhythm
Vocabulary
entertainment humorous
ridiculous slithered
Poetry Terms:
narrative poem rhyme
rhythm stanza
Math: End of Year tasks
Science: Plants
History
May 13-17
Charlotte's Web
Rise study/testing
Science: Plants
History: