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MONDAY,
05/17/10
Homework:
1. Finish ABC pages.
2. Catch up on any make-up reading or work.
3. Bring back terrarium.
4. Finish up the end of year poster project due next
week - May 24th.
- Research a plant, tree, flower,
shrub, etc. on the computer in
library books, encyclopedias,
etc. Gather facts and
information.
- The poster should include:
* title
* pictures and/or illustrations
of the plant
* at least 5 new detailed facts
about the plant
* other decorations, if needed.
This poster allows the students a chance to showcase
their knowledge. The facts should reflect that. Please help
your child use good scientific language when writing about
his/her chosen plant. Please email (tfenoff@cfl.rr.com)
me if you have any questions.
Parents,We read
together Ch. 35. Then completed a map study and vocabulary
sheet. We reviewed Ch. 33-35. Next we finished with a test
on these chapters.
Homework: We finished our
studies today. They are to choose their favorite chapter and
feature it on family night. No extra work and just what we
did in class for that chapter.
We
will finish all unfinished work. For those finished, they
will do beaded design work.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
05/10/10
Homework:
1. Read pp. 163-166.
2. Work on end of year poster project due in two weeks - May
24th.
- Research a plant, tree, flower,
shrub, etc. on the computer in
library books, encyclopedias,
etc. Gather facts and
information.
- The poster should include:
* title
* pictures and/or illustrations
of the plant
* at least 5 new detailed facts
about the plant
* other decorations, if needed.
This poster allows the students a chance to showcase their
knowledge. The facts should reflect that. Please help your
child use good scientific language when writing about
his/her chosen plant. Please email (tfenoff@cfl.rr.com)
me if you have any questions.
Homework:
1.
Read Ch. 34, pp. 331-334.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Do Martin Luther worksheet.
Students continued with their projects.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
05/03/10
Homework: 1. Read pp. 159-162.
2. Write three things you find interest in.
3. Bring in a 2-liter bottle, a cereal box and a tin can.
4. Do leaf classification for more leaves.
Parents,
We did unfinished work from last week, completing a map study
and making face masks. Next we read and discussed Ch. 34, pp.
334-338. Together we made the Tudor Family Tree.
Homework: Read Ch. 34, pp. 334-338 (Henry VII's
Problem)
Parents,
We continued "Paint By Number".
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
04/26/10
Homework: 1. Read pp. 154-157.
2. Write facts on Journal p. 172. For the "Pollution
Monitors" section, write facts on paper.
3. Crossword puzzle on Journal p. 174.
Parents,
We reviewed Ch. 29-32 and followed that with a test. Next we read
over Ch. 33. We finished working on our tracing pictures of a Mayan
carving.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 33.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Play a game (know the answeres to the game
questions).
Parents,
We are still working on our paint by number pictures.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
04/19/10
1. Read pg. 151-153.
2. Write facts on pgs. 170-172 in journal.
3. Finish Ch. 11 crossword puzzle in the journal. 4. Bring in 5 leaves if you forgot them this week.
Parents,
We reviewed chapter 31 and then read and talked over chapter 32.
Next we traced over a Mayan work of art.
Homework:
1. Read over Chapter 32
2. Do vocab.
3. Do Mayan math worksheet.
4. Trace over a Mayan work of art, if not finished in
class.
Parents,
We continued working on our "paint by number" project.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well.
MONDAY,
04/12/10
Homework: 1. Read pp. 145-149.
2. Write facts on notebook paper.
Parents,
First we reviewed Ch. 30 and then shared our "Garden of Scattered
Flowers" project. We read and discussed Ch. 31.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 31.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Do worksheet.
Parents,
We are still working on our paint by number pictures.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
03/29/10
1. Collect 5 different green leaves and bring to class.
2. Don't eat too much Easter candy!
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Parents,
We shared our research on the three empires of India. They did a
great job!
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 30.
2. Vocabulary was done in class today!
3. Create or draw Babur's "Garden of Scattered Flowers".
Include:
- Where did Babur create his Garden?
- Make a water wheel pulled by buffalo to create streams
of water.
- Draw or create flower beds, cyprus trees, fruit trees,
marble benches and anything else you want to add
to the
garden.
HAVE FUN!
We are working on our paint by number pictures.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
03/22/10
1. Read pp. 139-144.
2. Facts on paper.
3. WDYR #7-17 on Journal p. 146.
4. Speech, p. 144. Write it on Journal p. 150. You do
NOT
have to memorize it.
5. Notebooks and journals due next Monday.
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Parents,
We reviewed Ch. 25-28 and then took a tet over thest chapters. Then
we did a pop-up picture of the Tower of London.
Homework:
1. Do vocabulary.
2. Work on a project: We broke into three groups. They were
assigned an empire to read and study about. Worksheets
were given to each group to find answers. Also, they were
given a map to locate the empire.
Group 1
- Ghana - worksheet - map
Group 2
- Mali - worksheet - map
Group 3
- Songhay - worksheet - map
Today we need to catch up on projects that are not completed. Then
some will be able to start a paint by number picture.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
03/15/10
1. Read pp. 135-139. Stop at "Cones."
2. Write facts for the reading on pp. 145, 148-149 of
your journal.
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Parents,
Because of testing, I pushed them hard today. We covered two chapters
- 27 and 28. We did two vocabulary papers, three worksheets and two map
studies. Next week, we will build the Tower of London. No homework!
Parents,
Last week we started our foil engravings. Today, we worked to
complete them.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
03/08/10
1. Read pp. 129-134.
2. WDYR, p. 136 in journal.
3. Page 137 in journal - write the 5 layers with a
description of each.
4. Write other notes on notebook paper.
5. Do NOT do fact for p. 129 and do NOT write on p. 134
in your journal.
Parents,
Today we glazed our ceramics. After that, we began engraving art
pictures.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY, 03/01/10
1. Read pp. 125-128.
2. Write facts on notebook paper or on p. 133 in
your journal.
3. WDYR #1 only on p. 136. List at least three reasons.
4. Get caught up on all work. Notebooks and journals will be
collected next week.
5. Observe the celery. You do not need to write
anything down for it. We will write it up in class next
week.
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Parents,
We reviewed Ch. 21-24 and completed a test on them. After reading
and discussing Ch. 25, we did a map study. Then we made a plague wheel
to help us remember this lesson on the bubonic plague.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 25.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Do worksheet.
Parents,
We used today as a make-up day completing any work not finished.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
02/22/10
1. Read pp. 120-123.
2. Write facts on notebook paper.
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Parents,
After we reviewed Ch. 23, we completed a map study. We discussed Ch. 24.
There will be a test next Monday on Ch. 21-24. Also, it is time for a
notebook check.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 24.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Write a paragraph (5-6 sentences) telling why
Sulieman was so great..
4. Study Ch. 21-24 for a test and be ready to hand in your
notebook.
Parents,
Today we worked on tin art using sheets of tin, nails and hammer. I'm
amazed that I can hear anything. It was lots of fun!
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
02/15/10
1. Read pp. 117-119.
2. Write facts on notebook paper.
3. Taproot Experiment: Finish steps 7-10 from p. 115 in
the textbook. You do NOT have to complete the
Scientific Speculation Sheet in the journal.
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Parents,
Today we reviewed Ch. 22 and then did a map study. We read and
discussed Ch. 23.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 23.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Four facts about Ivan the Great.
4. Four facts about Ivan the Terrible.
5. What would Ivan the Great and Ivan the terrible talk about
if they had met each other?
Parents,
Today we learned how to weave a placemat. Next week we will finish
them and then put a protective covering on them. No homework.
Practice the facts that you do not know extremely well!
MONDAY,
02/08/10
Be sure to check your planners for homework!
Be sure to check your planners for homework!
Be sure to check your planners for homework!
MONDAY,
02/01/10
Be sure to check your planners for homework!
Be sure to check your planners for homework!
Be sure to check your planners for homework!
MONDAY,
01/25/10
Homework:
1. Read pp. 98-102.
2. Write facts on notebook paper.
3. Finish Testing and Transpiration project on p. 96.
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Parents,
Today we reviewed Ch. 19., completed two map studies and
discussed Ch. 20. We also created stick puppets and finished our Magna
Carta.
Homework:
1. Read over Ch. 20.
2. Do vocabulary worksheet.
3. Do short answer worksheet.
4. Finish stick puppets.
Parents,
We did scribble pictures and decorated our portfolio. No homework.
Check with your child to see if they have homework.
MONDAY,
01/18/10
Homework: 1. Read pp. 93-97.
2. Write facts for Transpiration and Falling Leaves
(pp. 93-95) on notebook paper.
3. No written facts for
Anatomy of a Leaf. Instead, label
the leaf on Journal p. 93.
4. Write facts for Simple Leaves and Compound Leaves
(p. 97) on Journal p.
94.
5. Testing and Transpiration Project on p. 96 is due in
two weeks.
More info coming home next week. The
students started the write-up
for the experiment in
class today (Journal p. 92). They are to complete
Journal pp. 91-92 for the experiment. These two
pages will be due in two weeks. They may complete
the experiment any time in these two weeks.
Parents,
We learned how to age paper today. No homework.
Check with your child to see if they have homework.
MONDAY,
01/11/10
Homework: 1. Read pp. 89-93.
2. Write facts on notebook paper.
3. WDYR? #5-9.
* Do not do Notebook Activity on p. 92.
* Do not do experiment on p. 93.
* Bring in gardening gloves if you haven't already.
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Parents,
Ch. 18 is long so we skimmed over it. Most of it was review
anyway. We did a map study. Then we worked on our spurs some more.
Homework:
1. Skim over Ch. 18.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Do short answer paper.
4. Make a flip book showing the four periods of rule:
a) cut the squares
b) put the squares in order
c) staple the left side
d) flip from to to bottom
Parents,
They are to continue to work on their puzzles and when finished, they
will glue the pieces together making a mosaic.
The children worked on 4s today. They need to finish their sheets for
homework if they haven't already done so in class.
MONDAY,
01/04/10
Homework: 1. Read pp. 87-89.
2. WDYR? #1-4, p. 89 in your journal.
3. Write facts on p. 88 in your journal. Use paper if you
need more space.
4. Bring gardening gloves in, if you haven't already.
Optional: Bring in a picture of Florida's state flower.
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Parents,
We went through Ch. 17, did a map study and then created our
own Coat of Arms. We also made spurs for our hoursed to be used in our
jousting tournament.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 17.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Do short answer paper.
4. Do wordfind puzzle.
5. Do two color sheets - Knight and Samurai.
Parents,
Art class began today. They each chose a puzzle to assemble. Then
when they complete the puzzle, they will glue it together. We will then
frame it. This represents mosaic art.
No homework.
We had a great time with our first Hopscotch Math class. They enjoyed
it so much I had to kick them out at the end. This class should help
with reviewing and memorizing multiplication facts, division facts, and
multiples. We discussed their different levels and discussed how they
class will help all of them. Ask them to show you their learning log to
this point. They have two pages of homework. Most of them finished
most of it in class so it won't take long. The also each need a
notebook with two pockets and a binder section in the middle. Paper or
plastic binders are fine. Please let me know if you have any questions.
MONDAY,
12/14/09
Eat as many different fruits as you can over the break. If you like,
write down a list of fruits you tried. Enjoy your break!
No homework, enjoy your break!
No homework, enjoy your break!
MONDAY,
12/07/09
1. Read pp. 80-83.
2. Write facts for reading. Facts for p. 80 can be written
in the journal. Facts for pp. 81-83 should be written
on paper. Facts do not need to be wirtten for each
specific kind of fruit. Rather, they should write general
facts about "Fleshy Fruits" and "Dry Fruits".
3. Bring in a fruit for next Monday's class.
4. Bring in gardening gloves that can stay at
the school
for the reminder of the year. We will be tending the
school garden.
5. Finish all work for Ch. 1-5. Notebooks
will be collected
next week.
Parents,
Today we read and talked over Ch. 15, then we put together a game
"William and Herold Game Board." Next, we completed a map study.
Homework:
1. Read over Ch. 15.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Study for test using the game questions.
Parents,
Today we wrote paragraphs on "What makes me happy".
No homework.
MONDAY,
11/30/09
1. Read pp. 75-79.
2. Write facts in journal.
Parents,
Today we completed Ch. 13 and the first part of Ch. 14. Some homework
was done in class. We also assembled Viking ships.
Homework:
1. Re-read Ch. 13 then skim over Ch. 14 parts 1 and 2.
2. Do vocabulary for Ch. 13 and Ch. 14.
3. Do short answer papers for Ch. 13 and Ch. 14.
Parents,
We wrote paragraphs on "what makes me happy".
No homework.
MONDAY,
11/16/09
1. Read pp. 71-73 and write facts on journal p.
75.
2. Read pp. 73-75 (stop at WDYR?) and write facts on
journal p. 77.
3. WDYR? #1-3 on journal p. 76.
4. Comic Strip Activity p. 68. Do it on journal p. 67 or 68.
You may choose either younger students activity or
older students activity.
Parents,
We opened class by reviewing Ch. 10. Then we read and talked over Ch.
11-12. We did their homework together. Last we face painted ourselves
like Maori Warriors of New Zealand.
No homework. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Parents,
We completed our explanatory paragraphs. They are so creative and I
enjoy hearing their ideas.
No homework.
MONDAY,
11/09/09
Update coming soon! Be sure to check your
planners in the meantime.
Parents,
We did a short review over Ch. 5-8 to warm us up for the test. Then
we went over Ch. 9 and talked over the important facts. Ch. 10 map study
was completed and we read over it. They worked hard and did a great job.
Next week we will paint our faces like Maori Warriors!
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 10.
2. Do vocabulary paper.
3. Do short answer paper.
Parents,
I am so proud of our little writers! Today each child will pick a
topic to write about. They will remember to pre-write (brainstorm). They
will write their first draft. Next, they will revise their work after
they proofread it. And finally, rewrite it.
No homework.
MONDAY,
11/02/09
1. Read pp. 56-61.
2. Write facts for each section.
Parents,
We reviewed Ch. 5-8 for preparation for a unit test next Monday. If
they study the vocabulary sheets and the short answer sheets, they will
do well. They did fine this morning playing the review games. They know
their stuff. We started Ch. 9 and did a map study. Next week, we will
finish Ch. 9.
Homework:
1. Review Ch. 5-8.
2. Read Ch. 9, pp. 99, top of 100, 102-105.
3. Do vocabulary sheet.
4. Do short answer worksheet.
Parents,
We are finishing up our narrative paragraphs. Some will begin new
paragraphs, writing them on their own. They did fine working with a
partner, now we'll see how they work on their own.
MONDAY,
10/19/09
1. Read pp. 49-54.
2. Write facts for each section.
3. Orchid Notebook Activity, p. 54.
4. Bring in germination project graphs.
Parents,
We did a review game on Ch. 7, studied Ch. 8 and did a map worksheet.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 8.
2. Do vocabulary sheet.
3. Do short answer worksheet.
Parents,
We completed our narrative paragraph. Now corrections must be made
and then a rewrite.
No homework.
MONDAY,
10/12/09
1. Read pp. 41-46.
2. Write 3 or more facts for each section.
3. WDYR #6-11.
4. Optional: Journal, pp. 39 & 53.
Parents: We began the
germination project (pp. 29-30 in the text) in class today. The
students wrote a hypothesis in their journals. For the next 12
days, they are to record the length of each of the 3 plants that
they put in the window, refrigerator and dark place. They should
not have to remove the seeds from the baggies to measure them.
Please refer to pp. 29-30 for information on this project, as we
were rushed at the end of class going over it. Let me know if
you have any questions. Thank you!
Parents,
Today we reviewed Ch. 6. Then we read Ch. 7, did a map study, and
created spoon puppets to tell the story of Sinbad.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 7, pp. 77-29 only.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Do short answer worksheet.
Parents,
We are continuing to work on our narrative paragraphs. They are doing
quite well.
No homework.
MONDAY,
10/05/09
1. Read p. 35 to the top of p. 41.
2. WDYR #1-5.
3. Write 3 or more facts for the
first three sections:
"Flowers", "Even the Flowers Obey",
and "Making
Seeds".
4.
Read only Flower Dissection. No facts are
needed for
this as I will give the students a list of vocabulary
words found on these pages. I do, however, want
them to be familiar with the process as we will be
doing the dissection in class.
Parents,
We reviewed Ch. 5, did a map study and completed a worksheet. Then we
worked on our Fresco art project. They turned out quite nicely.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 6.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Do short answer worksheet.
4. Make sure all worksheets and vocabularies and
homework have been turned in up to this point.
Parents,
We have been studying sample writings of narrative paragraphs. Today
we worked in groups of two to write our own narrative paragraph.
No homework.
MONDAY,
09/28/09
1. Read pp. 25-33.
2. WDYR #8-18.
3. Write 3 or more facts for the
following sections: "Inside the Seed", "Germination",
"Monocotyledons" and "Dicotyledons".
Parents,
Today we reviewed Ch. 4 then completed two map studies. Next we read
and discussed Ch. 5. We started to work on our frescoes, but will finish
them next week.
Homework:
1. Read Ch. 5.
2. Do vocabulary.
3. Do worksheet.
Parents,
We learned about narrative essay writing. Looking over a sample
paragraph, we learned how to put a narrative essay together.
No homeork.
MONDAY,
09/21/09
1. Read pp. 21-24.
2. Write 3 or more facts for each section.
3. WDYR pg. 24 (#1-7 in journal pg. 30).
4. Optional--journal pg. 23.
Be sure to check your homework planner.
MONDAY,
09/14/09
1. Read pp. 13-20.
2. Write 3 facts for each section,.
3. WDYR questions #16-21.
4. Notebook Activity on p. 16 of the textbook or pp. 20-
21 of the notebook.
1. Read Ch. 3.
2. Do short answer worksheet.
3. Do vocabulary.
MONDAY,
08/31/09
1. Read pp. 8-12. 2. "What Do You Remember?" #8-15. 3. Bring in a leaf for "Try This" on p. 9. 4. Write 3 facts for each section.
* Please remember to order your
Botany Notebooking
Journal if you haven't already done so. The kids have
loved working in them!
Parents,
We reviewed Ch. 1. Then we presented our version of "Craith and His
Warriors," costumes and all. Together we studied Ch. 2 and read Beowulf.
Next they drew pictures of what they think Beowulf and Grendel looked
like.
Homework:
1. Read pp. 25-27.
2. Do short answer worksheet.
3. If picture is unfinished, complete it.
Parents,
We continued our study of concrete and abstract words. We did a Word
Board study together in class. Next we worked on a selection of
exercises using concrete and abstract words in sentences.
No homework for this week.
MONDAY,
08/24/09
1. Read pp. 1-6.
2. Write 3 facts for each section.
3. What Do You Remember? 1-7. These are the
questions on p. 6 but they are also on the handout
the kids brought home. They should answer them on
the handout.
Dear Parent -
Today we stared with a carpet ride through the Roman Empire. Next we
did a map study of the area. Then we reviewed the fall of the Roman
Empire. We did a comparison of the Roman soldier to a Celtic warrior.
The Celts had no written language so they communicated through songs and
stories. We read one such story about the warrior Craith. On Monday, we
will act out the story.
Homework:
1. Do vocabulary worksheet.
2. Read papers 26-28 of Ch. 2. Be ready to act out your
part which has been highlighted in your book.
Parents,
We studied concrete or abstract. Worksheets and
played with a word board. No homework for this week.
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