September 14th

Happy Friday!  Today students took the Math test.  They will get it back on Monday.  We worked on making lists to generate ideas in Writing and continued to build our stamina in Reading.  We also added some Non-Fiction books to our book bins.  See the previous post for a couple pictures from Reading.  I met with Groups 3 and 4 to do their word sorts and Groups 1 and 2 worked on their contracts.  Finally, we learned the states and capitals and some landmarks and features of the southwest.

Homework:
Reading-A reading passage and questions was sent home today.  This is called a cold read.  Students will be receiving one most Fridays and it will be due the following Friday.  I ask that students look back in the passage and underline where they found their answers.  If the answer is a short answer questions (rather than multiple choice) students should use R.A.P. (Restate-Answer-Prove).  They know what this means :)

Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 have a test on Tuesday.  Groups 3 and 4 have a test on Wednesday.  Contracts are due on the day of the test.

Social Studies-Study states and capitals.  Work on the southwest worksheets.  I also sent home a states and capitals packet.  Students can work on this at their own pace.  It will be due the day of the states and capitals test (Date is in the end of October TBD).  The Regions Test is Wednesday, September 19th.

Have a great weekend!