Week of April 14, 2008
Reading - finish workbook p. 181 on summarizing
Also complete workbook p. 182 on new vocabulary words for The Disguise
Spelling - Unit work for The Disguise due on Friday.  Spelling test on Friday also. 
Science - No homework.  Science test on Chapter 10 scheduled for Wednesday, April 16

Homework for Wednesday, April 16
Reading - Workbook p. 183  #1-5
Comprehension Questions p. 465 #1-5
Spelling - Finish unit work for the Disguise.  10 Spelling sentences.
Study for spelling test.
Science - We took the Chapter 10 test today. No homework.

Homework for Tuesday, April 15
Spelling - 3x each in best cursive
Science - Study for Chapter 10 science test.  A study guide sheet was worked on in class today.

Week of April 7, 2008
Congratulations to Room 206 students on their fabulous performance of Blame it on the Wolf.  The students read their lines beautifully and were so enthusiastic.  We perfomed the play for Mr. Baughman and two classrooms.  This week in reading we will go on to the next story, a nonfiction story about the life of Lou Gehrig.  We will work on the corresponding spelling unit.  In science we are working on Lesson 2 in Chapter 10, more about natural resources

Homework for Thursday, April 10, 2008
Reading - Finish reading comprehension questions for Lou Gehrig, p.
438 #1,2,3,4 and Test Prep.  Skip #5 since we made timelines.
Writing -Think about a person you admire.  What quality makes that person admirable?  WRite a character profile of the person you admire focusing on this outstanding quality.
Science - Chapter Review pp. 302-303, #1-10, 13-18 Copy sentences for the vocabulary section.

Homework for Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Reading - Finish timeline of Lou Gehrig.
Spelling - Write 10 good sentences.  Finish spelling unit.  Study for test.
Science - Workbook pgs. 95, 95A and 96

Homework for Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Reading - Finish timeline dates for Lou Gehrig.
Spelling - 3x each of new words in best cursive.  Work on spelling unit.
Science - No homework

Week of March 31, 2008

In reading we will continue working on the play titled Blame it on the Wolf.
We'll work on perfecting our parts and making set designs in order to present the play by the end of the week. 
in science we will begin chapter 10 on using natural resources.

Homework for April 2, 2008
Reading - Name Poem
Science - Finish notecards; Workbook p. 94A

Homework for April 1, 2008
Reading - Reading comprehension questions on p. 419, #1-5 and test prep
Science - No homework
 
Homework for Monday, March 31, 2008
Reading - Worksheet summarizing the lives of three famous men in March.
Science - no homework

Week of March 24, 2008

This week in reading we will work on the play titled, "Blame it on the Wolf"
We will probably work on the story over a two week period, also making some costumes and putting on an actual play.  Our new reading skill is compare and contrast.  We have begun the new spelling unit, pp. 65-68,
working on contractions.  We will also continue to read in the book Because of Winn Dixie.
In science, we will wrap up the chapter on hurricanes and tornadoes.
Instead of a chapter test, we will work on chapter review in class, using it as a test grade.

Homework for Friday, the 28th
In reading class, we have been practicing the play, Blame it on the Wolf.
The children are doing wonderfully with the reading and will be busy with making scenery and decorations.  We plan on presenting the play next Thursday or Friday.  I'll post a definite date, as parents are welcome.

Writing - A Perfect Day worksheet
Science Finish Chapter Review pp. 230-232, #1-6, 7,8,9.10 skip 11, 12,13,skip 14, 15,16,17,and 18.  The review will be used as a test grade.
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Homework for Thursday, the 27th
Reading - Workbook p. 163 #l-5
Spelling - Study for spelling test
Science - Workbook pp. 67A and 68



Homework for Wednesday, the 26th
Spelling - Write ten sentences using the new spelling words.
Unit work pp. 66-68 will be due Thursday.
Science - Finish the Venn diagram comparing hurricanes and tornadoes.  Color in and cut out, ready to be posted.  Pages 67A and 68 will be done in class tomorrow, and need not be done for homework. 

Homework for Tuesday, the 25th
Reading - Illustrate a scene from one of the three fairy tales we read in class today.  Write a brief summary of the tale.
3x each in best cursive of spelling words
Science - Questions on p. 225  #1,2, and 3

Homework for Monday, the 24th
Reading - Finish up vocabulary work for words on p. 396
Spelling - Alphabetical list for new spelling words, p. 65: unit work due Thursday.
Science - No homework



Week of March 10, 2008

Isat's are over!  Students worked very hard on them all week.
In reading we will go back to the normal schedule.  This week we are reading a folk tale titled Half Chicken.  In science we will work in the chapter on Hurricanes and Tornadoes.

Homework for March 13, 2008
Reading - Comprehension Questions p. 391 #1-5 plus test prep
Study for spelling test
Science Groups 2 and 3 - Vocabulary definitions and pictures; wkbk. p. 66A               Group 1, seven questions ln Lesson 1 on Hurricanes
Homework for March 11, 2008
Spelling - Words 3x each in cursive.  Unit work is due Thursday.
Language - Finish work on adjectives p. 273 parts A, B, C
Science - No homework.

Week of Feb. 25th - This week in reading we will work on the story Space Probes to the Planets to prepare us for ISAT science testing.  We will also work on the spelling unit that corresponds with the story.  In science we will do a review of all the major chapters to prepare us for next week's testing.  Students have been taking practice tests in the classroom
 on the LMC laptops and also in the computer lab

Homework for Friday, February 29
Happy Leap Year Day!  Reading - 2 comprehension packets (one of them is a poem)  Science - Groups 2 and 3 have ISAT practice packets
Since ISAT'S begin on Tuesday, March  4th, students should get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast and come with at least 2 sharpened NUMBER 2 pencils.  They will have 90 minutes of testing each morning. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will test reading and math.
On Friday morning we will be tested on Science.  Good luck!

Homework for Thursday, Feb. 28
Reading - Comprehension questions p. 593 #1-5 plus test prep
Study for spelling test
Science - Groups 2 and 3 have an ISAT practice packet; answers only - please do not write on.

Homework for Wednesday, Feb. 27

Reading - Practice workbook p. 243 #1-5
Spelling - Write 10 spelling sentences.
Unit work pp. 98-100 dueThursday.
No science homework.


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Homework for Tuesday, Feb. 26 
Reading - students should read the entire story of Space Probes to the Planets.  Spelling words should be written 3x each in their best cursive.
spelling lesson pp. 98-100 due Thursday.  
No science homework. 
    
Week of Feb. 18th - In science students are being introduced to chapters 13 and 14 on electricity, magnetism, light and sound.  Since we are working on electricity, I have decided to skip ahead in reading to the story titled, Out of the Blue, about Ben Franklin and his experiments with electricity. 
Friday, Feb. 22nd -
Summary of Ben Franklin's life
Comprehension on Poetry
Science - Group 1 isat practice
Groups 2 and 3 - workbook pp. 133A and 134A

Homework for Wednesday, Feb. 20th -
Reading Practice book p. 283, 1-5
spelling - 3x each in best cursive, spelling lesson due Friday pp. 113-116
Keep working on Black History reports due Monday, Feb. 25th.
No science homework

Week of Feb. 11th -

Since this is only a three day school week, we will work on science ISAT practice and reading comprehension with  extended response ISAT practice. Parents, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Friday, the 15th, during the time 6-8th graders have their dance.  If students wish to bring individual valentines, there are 33 students in room 206 (including your child).  Treats and/or cookies are welcome! 
Homework for Wednesday, Feb. 13
Reading homework - reading comprehension sheet
Science- no homework

Week of Feb. 4th-
In reading we will work on the story, Rikki - Tikki-Tavi.  The spelling unit for the story in on pg. 57-60.  In science we will take an open book test for Chapter 8 on Minerals, and skim chapters 9 and 10 on changes to the earth and natural resources.  On Thursday we will begin Physical Science on Matter.

Homework for Friday, Feb. 8th -

Reading - Finish Workbook pp. 147-150, also do the reading test in booklet form.  You may write on the test.  Complete all of it.  Work on your black history report due Feb. 25th.
Science - ISAT test questions ; do all 50 questions, answers only on a separate sheet of paper.  You may use your textbook.  Please do not write on the test.  Have a good weekend!
Homework for Wednesday, Feb. 6th
Reading - Practice book p. 143
Spelling - 10 sentences.  spelling lesson due pp. 58-60
Science - p. 278 Vocabulary sentences #1-9, copy the sentences

Week of Jan. 28th
In reading we will work on the story The Storm.  In spelling we will work on the unit words pp. 54-56, work is due Thursday, with the test on Friday.
In science we will wrap up the chapter on Minerals

Homework for Friday, Feb. lst
Reading - Finish workbook pgs. in practice book, 137-140
Finish the creative writing packet on The Mask
Make sure report cards are signed and returned.
Science - The chapter test was postponed until Monday due to Friday's bad weather.  Even though it will be an open book test, students should look over chapter 8 material.
Have a good weekend!

Homework for Tuesday, Jan. 29
Reading Questions #1-5 on Dear Mr. Henshaw sheet.
Spelling - 3x each of unit words in cursive
Science - Questions on p. 41#l, p. 43 #1,2 and p. 45 #1,2

Week of Jan. 22nd
In reading we will not be working on a new story.  We will spend the time
working on extended response writing and comprehension practice.
In science, we will begin chapter 8 titled Minerals  and Rocks.

Homework for Wednesday, Jan 23
Science - Workbook pp. 72-73 on summarizing
Reading comprehension sheet

Homework for Tuesday, Jan 22
No science homework.
In reading, students have a reading packet.  Also write 7 sentences to explain 7 items, things or people you value.  For example:  I value a necklace my great grandmother had given me.  I value my education because it will help me succeed someday.

Week of Jan. 14 - Work in the story "On the Pampas" in reading. The skill is generalizing.
In science we will wrap up the chapter on Weather, Chapter 6 , with our test on Friday, Jan. 18fh.

Homework for Tuesday, Jan. 15th
No science homework
Reading - Finish the postcard referring to On the Pampas vocabulary words. 
Spelling - 3x each in best cursive

Homework for Monday, Jan. 14th -
Reading - Finish practice book p. 122 on vocabulary
Spelling - Unit work for On the Pampas due Thursday.  Work on ABC list of new words in cursive due Tuesday. 
Science - Workbook p. 58A on Air Masses

Happy New Year everyone!  The week of Jan. 7th will be spent working on the new story in our basal reader titled "Marven of the Great North Woods"
We will also work on the corresponding spelling unit, pp. 45-48 due on Thursday.  In science we will work on the chapter titled Weather.

Homework for Thursday, Jan. 10th
Reading - Finish comprehension questions for Marven of the Great North Woods, p. 301 #1-5
Study for spelling test
Science - Finish the water cycle diagram with four labeled processes.
Also finish workbook p. 57A.

Homework for Wednesday, Jan. 9th
Reading - Practice Workbook p. 113, 1-5
Spelling - Write 10 sentences using the new spelling words.
Finish spelling unit due Thursday.
Science - p. 187 #l; p. 189 # 1,2,3 (Questions in Lesson 2)

Homework for Tuesday, Jan. 8th
Spelling - Write each word in best cursive 3x each.
Finish New Year resolutions
Write a paragraph about Dr. Martin Luther King and his good work.  What impressed you about him?  Is his work still being carried out? 
Science - no homework
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Homework for Monday, Jan. 7-
Reading - Finish vocabulary work for Marven of the Great North Woods
Spelling - alphabetical list of new words on p. 45
Science - Workbook -p. 56A - Don't forget to correct the false statements.

Week of Dec. 17th - This week in reading we are beginning a new unit with the theme, Keys to Success.  We will work on the tall tale, JOHN HENRY,
all week, ending with the selection test on Friday.  We will do the spelling unit for the story, and have our spelling test on Friday as well.  Don't forget - a historical fiction book report is due on Friday.   In Science, we will take an open book test on Monday, wrapping up Chapter 4.  The rest of the week will review the chapters of life sciences, some ISAT practice and the start of Unit B, Earth Sciences. Parents, we will be having a class party Thursday afternoon.  I am ordering pizza from Eastern Style and am asking each child to bring in $3.00 to cover the cost of all you can eat cheese pizza (pop/juice) will be included. 

Homework for Friday, Dec. 21
Reading - Tall Tale worksheet with comprehension and vocabulary work
Five Day Journal - Choose any five days and write about your activities for each day.  Title it Dear Mrs. Hale,
No science homework
Happy Holidays!

Homework for Tuesday, Dec. 18th
Reading - Find two examples of exaggeration in John Henry, find two examples of personification (nonliving things having human qualities)
Write the sentences and draw an illustration.  Spelling - write new spellilng words 3x each in best cursive.  No science homework.

Homework for Monday, Dec. 17th - Reading - Finish up the vocabulary word web.  Workbook p. 102.  An ABC list for new spelling words.

No science homework, unless chapter review has not been turned in.

Week of Dec. 10th - This week in reading we will work on the story titled, Komodo Dragons, a nonfiction story.  We will work on the spelling lesson, pp. 38-40 that corresponds with the story.  Our grammar work will revolve
around the forming and spelling of plural nouns.
In science, we will wrap up Chapter 4 on Changes in Ecosystems.  During the week, we will work on the chapter review pp. 134-135.  I'm planning to give the chapter test on Monday, Dec. 17th.  It will be an open book test.

Homework for Thursday, Dec. 13
Reading - Finish comprehension questions, #2-5 and test prep for Komodo Dragons. (p. 247)  Practice Book. p.93
Study for spelling test
No science homework, but students may work on chapter review, pp. 134-135.

Homework for Wednesday, Dec. 12
Reading - Finish Komodo Dragon worksheet started in class.
Spelling - Write 10 meaningful sentences using 10 of our spelling words
Science - Finish workbook p. 38A if not done in class.

Homework for Tuesday, Dec. 11
Reading - two worksheets on context clues
Spelling - Write words 3x each in best cursive
No science class today, no homework

Week of December 3rd -
This week in reading we will concentrate on our class novel Dear Mr. Henshaw.  We will work daily on  specific vocabulary and comprehension for the beginning chapters.  Students have been assigned a historical fiction book report due Dec. 21

Homework for Wednesday, Dec. 5th
Reading - Scholastic News
Keep reading  a historical fiction book for your book report
Science - no homework.

Homework for Tuesday, Dec. 4th
Reading - two worksheets for Dear Mr. Henshaw
Science - 5 questions on Lesson 3  p. 119 #l, p.121 #1,2 and p.123 #1,2
We will be wrapping up the chapter next week.

Week of November 26th -
In reading we will work on the story The Swimming Hole.  For spelling we will start the unit work for the story and have the spelling test on Friday.
Science - We will begin the chapter Changes in the Ecosystem

Homework for Friday, Nov. 30th
Reading - Practice Workbook pp. 89-90
Writing - Write about the best gift you have ever received.  Include what the gift was, who gave it to you, when it was given, why it was such a surprise., etc. 
Do you still have it and use it?  Should be about two paragraphs in length.
Science - Workbook p. 37A

Homework for Thursday, Nov. 29th
Reading - Finish comprehension questions on p. 229#1-5, include test prep.  Also do practice book pg. 87 and 88.
Study for spelling test
Science - no homework, but make sure 7 vocabulary cards are turned in.

Homework for Wednesday, Nov. 28th
Spelling - Write sentences for any ten spelling words.  Unit work is due tomorrow.
Reading - Workbook p. 83 on theme.  Also complete haiku and cinquain
poetry. 
Science - Finish vocabulary index cards (7 definitions) Also finish workbook p. 36A if not completed in class.

Homework for Tuesday, Nov. 27th
Spelling - Write the new unit words 3x each in your best cursive writing
Spelling unit work is due Thursday
Science - Workbook p. 33(vocabulary) and pp. 34-35 on cause and effect
We will continue to work on the vocabulary index cards tomorrow in class.


Homework for Monday, Nov. 26h
Reading - Workbook p.82
Spelling - Alphabetical list of new spelling words
Science - no homework, but bring 7 index cards to class on Tuesday
Week of Nov. 19th
We will wrap up work for the nonfiction story, I Love Guinea Pigs.  We will take our spelling test on Tuesday, Nov. 20th. 
In science, we will work on the chapter review for Chapter 3 on Ecosystems, pp. 100-10l, #1-18.  We will have our chapter test on Wednesday, Nov. 21.

Homework for Wednesday, Nov. 21-
Reading - Comprehension Worksheet
Grammar worksheet on common nouns and proper nouns
No science homework.  Next week we will begin Chapter 4
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

Homework for Tuesday, Nov. 20
In reading finish workbook pages 77-80.
Science - Finish chapter review, pp. 100-101 Study for chapter test.

Week of Nov. 12th
In reading we will start the story, I LOVE GUINEA PIGS, working on the skill of text structure.  We will work on the story for the next two weeks, especially since next week is shortened, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.  In spelling we will start the lesson on p. 29.  Our spelling test will be next week.  During the week we will also be presenting science projects in our homerooms.  Two projects from each class will represent fourth grade in next week's all school science fair.  I hope to finish up Chapter 3 on Ecosytems by the Thanksgiving holiday, with the test next Wednesday, Nov. 21st.

Homework for Friday, Nov. 16th

 For reading - Scholastic News, read all articles, answer the back skills page.  On a separate sheet of paper, do the writing for the news story.
Science - Finish reading Lesson three pp. 90-95, answer workbook p. 28A
Remember, we are finishing up the chapter.  We will work on chapter review and have our test on Wednesday, Nov. 21


Homework for Wednesday, Nove. 14
Reading - workbook p. 72
3x each of spelling words
Science - finish outline of Lesson 2 on ecosystems.
Workbook p. 27A


Homework for Tuesday, Nov. 13th
Reading comprehension worksheet
Alphabetical list of new spelling lesson



Week of Nov. 5th
In reading we will wrap up the story Big City Dream , present our mystery book reports and write fall haiku poems. 
In science class we will begin the new chapter on ecosytems.

Homework for Wednesday, Nov. 7th
Reading Comprehension questions for Big City Dream include the test prep.  Study for spelling test.
Science - Vocabulary booklet is due next week, not Friday, the 9th.  On Friday students may bring in their science boards to work on in  class. Science project is due Nov. 13th.

Week of Oct. 29th- In reading we will begin to work on the story A Big City Dream, concentrating on the skill of cause and effect.  We will work on the story for the next two weeks.   We will begin the spelling unit, but will not take the test until Friday, Nov. 2nd.  In science we will wrap up Chapter 2 on Plants, working on the chapter review Monday, Oct. 29th and taking the test on Tuesday, Oct. 30th.

Homework for Thursday, Nov. 1st
Reading - Scholastic News (back page)
Writing - Description of your favorite sandwich.  First list the ingredients needed.  Include the meats, any cheeses, condiments and bread..  Use adjectives to make your sandwich sound more delicious.  Then list the steps in order to make this special sandwich. 
Continue to work on your mystery book report due Nov. 7th.
Also continue to work on your science fair project.

Homework for Tuesday, Oct. 30th

Continue to work on your mystery book report.
Spelling - 3x each of the spelling words in your best cursive.
Halloween candy for 33 students (optional)

Homework for Monday, Oct. 29th
Practice workbook page in reading, p. 62
ABC order of new spelling words
Finish chapter review in science, pp. 70-71, study for science test.




Homework for Friday, Oct. 26th
Reading - Practice Workbook pgs. 57-30
Keep working on mystery book report
Science - Chapter 2 Science test has been postponed until Tuesday, Oct. 30th.  We will work on the chapter review again on Monday.

Homework for Thursday, Oct. 25th
Reading Comprehension Questions on p. 164 #1-5, plus test prep
Study for Spelling test, Cricket unit
Science Workbook p. 19A

Homework for Wednesday, Oct. 24th
Reading - Practice Book p. 53 #1-5
Postcard written by Chester the cricket, describing his adventures in New York
Spelling unit pp. 22-24 due Thursday
10 spelling sentences for the unit
No written science homework



Homework for Tuesday, Oct. 23
Two grammar sheets on imperative, exclamatory sentences.
Spelling words, three times each in best cursive. 
No science homework, but continue to work on science project.

Homework for Monday, Oct. 22

Begin spelling unit 6, pp. 22,23,24 due Thursday.  For tonight, put the 20 words in alphabetical order. Also work on the vocabulary web for the new reading words. 
Science - Workbook p. 18A




Homework for Thursday, Oct. 18th
Reading - Scholastic News, complete the back page
Writing - Write a descriptive want ad for a haunted house (worksheet with instructions was handed out)
Science - Finish workbook p. 17A; Read Lesson 3 pp. 54-57.  In your science notebook, answer questions #l and 2 on p. 55, and questions l and 2 on p. 57.  Continue to work on science fair project due Nov. 13th.



Homework for Wednesday, Oct. 17th
Reading - Comprehension worksheets on Character
Science - Finish Leaf Story which was started in class.  Students received leaves to trace and color in.  Write a story about the job of the leaf (explain the process of photosynthesis) using the vocabulary words we have been studying:  photosynthesis, chloroplast, chlorophyll, and veins.

Homework for Tuesday, Oct. 16th
Reading Comprehension worksheet
Letter to Ms. Lawlor, the author we met at the library
No science homework

Homework for Monday, Oct.15th
Reading practice workbook pp. 47-50
Grammar sheet
Science - Finish Workbook p. 16A if not done in class.

Homework for Friday, Oct. 12th

Reading - Finish comprehension questions in the reading book, p132,
#1-5.  Also work on the CHARACTER worksheet, both sides.
Study for spelling test (Unit 5 on Addie in Charge)
SCIENCE - There is no new homework for the weekend, as we planted during the science classes today.  BUT, make sure that Lesson l questions are completed, p. 49 1,2,3, and your eight vocabulary definitions and pictures are done.  Have a good weekend!


October 11th, Thursday
Reading workbook p. 43
Ten spelling sentences
Finish spelling lesson (Unit 5)
Science - Questions p. 49 #1,2,3,
Vocabulary art (definitions)

Homework for Wednesday, Oct. 10th

Grammar worksheet on subject/predicate
Spelling - words in cursive, 3x each
Science  workbook p. 13


Homework for Tuesday, Oct 9th.

Reading - 5 vocabulary flashcards with definitions and pictures.
Practice work book p. 42 
Spelling - Unit 5 will be due this Friday (pp. 18-20)   Due tomorrow, an alphabetical list of the words on p. 17



Homework for Friday, September 28, 2007
Writing Story (worksheet passed out)
Finish  reading practice book pages 27-30
Science - Workbook p. 7A #1-9
Continue working on Book  Jacket  report due Oct.  9th.

Homework for Tuesday/Wednesday Sept. 25,26
Reading- Compare/Contrast sheet
Spelling - Unit 3 words 3x each in cursive ; write a creative story using any ten of the new spelling words; spelling unit 3 pp. 10-12 due Thursday.
Science - Finish reading pp. 18-21 in Lesson 4 on animals.  Answer the nine questions given out in your science notebooks.  Please answer in complete sentences.

Homework for FRIDAY, September 21, 2007 READING


--Finish Reading workbook pgs. 17-20.

--Read Scholastic News.  Answer back skillspage.

--Describe how to play your favorite game.  Number the steps in correct sequence, and then write the directions in paragraph form.  Use the buzz words like first, second, then, next, later, finally, etc. 

SCIENCE- No homework this weekend.  (Some students need to make up
 workbook p. 5A.)