3-17-11

Happy St. Patrick's Day...wearing your green?

Sorry that there have been no posts the last couple of days. I had some issues with my computer, but I'm back in full force today!

Reading: We have been working on propaganda this week during reading. We will continue with this for a couple more days. We are tying this to our unit on Pioneers. The kids will be making propaganda to try and convince people to "move west".
No assignment today for reading.

Vocabulary: Our new vocabulary words are now posted on the wiki. The test will be next week on Thursday. Assignment today: blue book pages 32-33

Spelling: New words are on the wiki. This week's words aren't so much spelling words as correct usage words! Test will be next Wednesday. Worksheet assignment today.

Grammar: Comma unit... comma drama cut and paste assignment.

Writing: Persuasive unit is coming to a close. Make sure final drafts are in by tomorrow.