Tuesday, October 8, 2013

10-8-13

Homework for tonight....
Wrestling action verb worksheet
Conclusion of courage essay

Monday, October 7, 2013

This week at a glance

Reading: We will be starting our theme: Nature's Fury this week.  Some of the skills that will be covered are:
* Story mapping
* Event mapping
* Sequence/chronological order
* Finding evidence in a story

Writing: We will finish our 5 paragraph expository essay on courage.  The students will work on
*catchy titles
* beautiful beginnings
* conclusions
* editing for content and grammar

Grammar:
Action and being verbs


10-6-13

Homework tonight:
Finish your courage essay: all paragraphs except for the conclusion
Spelling rewrites for anyone who got a D or an F on the last spelling test

Spelling and vocabulary words went out today for Earthquake Terror.  Spelling test will be Monday and vocabulary will be Tuesday.

Remember that conferences are tomorrow and Thursday.  WE will be dismissing early tomorrow (1:30). Conferences are from 2-6 Tuesday and 4-8 on Thursday.  In fifth grade there is no scheduled time.  Stop by any of the three homerooms to speak with the teachers about your child's progress.  Conferences are short in order to keep everyone moving (with no scheduled times, it sometimes gets jammed up).  If you think you'd like to spend more than 10 minutes with any given teacher, please feel free to schedule a longer conference at the end of your time.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Spelling and Vocabulary words for Earthquake Terror

Spelling test will be Monday, October 14.
Vocabulary test will be Tuesday, October 15.

Earthquake Terror Vocabulary Definitions

1. debris-the remains of something broken or destroyed.
2. devastation-destruction or ruin.
3. fault-a break in a rock mass caused by a shifting of the earth's surface.
4. impact-the striking of one object against another.
5. jolt-sudden jerk or bump.
6. shuddered-to suddenly shake, vibrate, or quiver.
7. susceptible-easily influenced or impressed.
8. undulating-moving in waves or with a smooth, wavy motion.
9. upheaval-lifting or upward movement of the earth's crust.
10. isolated-separated from a group or whole and set apart.
11. stifling-to feel discomfort from a lack of fresh air or oxygen.
12. ominous-seeming to foretell or be a sign of trouble, danger, or disaster.

Earthquake Terror Spelling Words
bunk staff dock slept trek
mist bunch swift stuck frantic
breath tough fond crush summit
grasp dwell fund ditch rustic
split swept deaf rough mascot

Friday, October 4, 2013

10-4-13

No homework today, other than the kids that have late work, or have not passed a quiz yet!

Today was a blast.  The kids had their lip sync contest this morning.  It was so fun to watch them perform. We have some super stars in our midst!


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

10-2-13

No homework tonight!

Thursday: Vocabulary test
Friday: Spelling test and lip sync contest

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

10-1-13

Tomorrow is picture day!  Please remember your order form if you'd like to order pictures.

Homework tonight: Read 20 minutes
Spelling 151-152

Make sure your cause and effect packet are finished!