February 9th, 2010
This week the writing homework with need extra time and attention due to the fact that it is a 3-5 paragraph assignment. The students were encouraged to be fantastical in writing this original adventure narrative.
HOMEWORK
- Reading: 30 minutes
- Language Arts: 5th grade PB p. 314; 4th grade PB p. 251-2
- PaW: National Pencil Month
- Art: Draw a Dragon
February 4th, 2010
February 8th is Lincoln’s birthday and February 15th is Presidents Day. Also, the trimester ends on February 19th. If your child wants to be caught up on book reports (16 total by the end of this trimester) those 3 day weekends would be a good chance to read. (I know I sound like a broken record!)
HOMEWORK
- Reading: 30 minutes
- Language Arts: 4th- Complete 5 paragraph persuasive essay started in class.
- Research: State Report -due tomorrow
February 3rd, 2010
You might have gotten an email message saying you haven’t paid for the Monterey Aquarium field trip, but you really have. Sorry for the mix-up! Some checks were turned into the office and some to the classroom. Please email Ellen if you want to double check.
HOMEWORK
- Reading: 30 minutes
- Language Arts: 4th grade – p. 246
- Research: State Report – due Friday
February 2nd, 2010
Please remember to send in your checks for the Monterey Aquarium field trip. Make the checks payable to Ellen Rai.
HOMEWORK
- Reading: 30 minutes
- Language Arts: 4th grade – p. 244
- Research: State Report – due Friday
February 1st, 2010
Most students say they are making good progress on the state report/ABC book that it is due Friday. The next project will be the Mobile Book Report and will involve a non fiction book. The directions are posted above.
This week the students are choosing 3 goals to work on in the areas of academic, BEST, and health. Each day this week they will be writing about how they are progressing towards meeting these goals by Friday. This is a learning assignment, done at school, to help children practice the art of goal setting and working towards results.
HOMEWORK
- Reading: 30 minutes
- Language Arts: 4th grade – p. 236-7
- Research: State Report/ABC Book