Monday's Homework
Spelling: Write spelling words in A-B-C order
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Homework practice 13-7
Extra: I am sending students' Language Arts Tests from last Friday home. Please review their scores.
*Spelling Words will be posted on here later tonight.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday (1/27)
Thursday's Homework:
Spelling: Write spelling words 3 times each.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes, and turn in reading logs tomorrow.
Math: Homework Practice 13-5.
*Math: I will be passing back their math tests today. They should take it home and show you how they did. We will have math retakes tomorrow for chapter 12.
Spelling: Write spelling words 3 times each.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes, and turn in reading logs tomorrow.
Math: Homework Practice 13-5.
*Math: I will be passing back their math tests today. They should take it home and show you how they did. We will have math retakes tomorrow for chapter 12.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday (1/26)
Wednesday's Homework
Vocabulary: Complete vocabulary Homework.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete Homework Practice 13-5 (ca.gr4math.com)
Vocabulary: Complete vocabulary Homework.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete Homework Practice 13-5 (ca.gr4math.com)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday (1/25)
Tuesday's Homework:
Spelling: Write 10 complete sentences with the spelling words using neat handwriting.
Reading: Read (preferably and AR book) for 30 minutes
Math: 13-2 Homework Practice. (ca.gr4math.com)
Spelling: Write 10 complete sentences with the spelling words using neat handwriting.
Reading: Read (preferably and AR book) for 30 minutes
Math: 13-2 Homework Practice. (ca.gr4math.com)
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday (1/24)
Monday's Homework
Spelling: Write spelling words in alphabetical order.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes.
Math: Complete Homework Practice 13-1. (ca.gr4math.com)
Tests: Last week's math test and language art's test will be brought home by the students today, so parents can see their results.
Spelling: Write spelling words in alphabetical order.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes.
Math: Complete Homework Practice 13-1. (ca.gr4math.com)
Tests: Last week's math test and language art's test will be brought home by the students today, so parents can see their results.
Spelling/Vocabulary Words (1/24-1/28)
Spelling Words (1/24-1/28)
1. except 11. village
2. explain 12. quick
3. excited 13. knowledge
4. expect 14. question
5. Texas 15. equal
6. excellent 16. queen
7. exercise 17. fudge
8. expert. 18. quart
9. charge 19. liquid
10. bridge 20. quilt
*Students who test on 10 spelling words will be tested on numbers 1-10.
Vocabulary Words (The words are from this weeks reading selection Seeker of Knowledge.)
an-cient of times long past
link anything that joins or connects, as a loop of a chain does
schol-ars learned people; people having much knoledge
seek-er one who tries to find; one who searches
tem-ple building used for the service or worship of God or gods
trans-late to charge from one language into another
tri-umph victory; success
un-cov-er to make known; reveal; expose
Writing
This week we will write a biography about a person who developed a new form of communication. This person we will write about will be Louis Braille. A biography is the story of a real person's life, or, an important incident in it, told by another person.
Biographies usually use sequence words, such as "at first" and "then," as the story unfolds. These sequence words hekp the reader keep track of the order in which events occurred.
Math
We finished math chapter 12 last week and will begin chapter 13. Chapter 13 covers Fractions.
We tested on chapter 12 last Thursday. Students who scored low on the test will retest on chapter 12 on Friday.
1. except 11. village
2. explain 12. quick
3. excited 13. knowledge
4. expect 14. question
5. Texas 15. equal
6. excellent 16. queen
7. exercise 17. fudge
8. expert. 18. quart
9. charge 19. liquid
10. bridge 20. quilt
*Students who test on 10 spelling words will be tested on numbers 1-10.
Vocabulary Words (The words are from this weeks reading selection Seeker of Knowledge.)
an-cient of times long past
link anything that joins or connects, as a loop of a chain does
schol-ars learned people; people having much knoledge
seek-er one who tries to find; one who searches
tem-ple building used for the service or worship of God or gods
trans-late to charge from one language into another
tri-umph victory; success
un-cov-er to make known; reveal; expose
Writing
This week we will write a biography about a person who developed a new form of communication. This person we will write about will be Louis Braille. A biography is the story of a real person's life, or, an important incident in it, told by another person.
Biographies usually use sequence words, such as "at first" and "then," as the story unfolds. These sequence words hekp the reader keep track of the order in which events occurred.
Math
We finished math chapter 12 last week and will begin chapter 13. Chapter 13 covers Fractions.
We tested on chapter 12 last Thursday. Students who scored low on the test will retest on chapter 12 on Friday.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday (1/20)
Thursday's Homework:
Spelling: Write spelling words as neat as possible 3 times each.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete Times Tables worksheet. (Students fill in the times tables chart.)
Spelling: Write spelling words as neat as possible 3 times each.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete Times Tables worksheet. (Students fill in the times tables chart.)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday (1/19)
Wednesday's Homework:
Vocabulary: Complete Vocabulary Worksheet
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete math practice test. Study for Math test tomorrow on Chapter 12.
Vocabulary: Complete Vocabulary Worksheet
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete math practice test. Study for Math test tomorrow on Chapter 12.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
1/18-1/21
Tuesday's Homework
Spelling: Write spelling words in alphabetical order.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes.
Math: Homework Practice 12-6.
Extra: Last Friday's weekly tests are being sent home. Please review the test with your child.
Spelling: Write spelling words in alphabetical order.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes.
Math: Homework Practice 12-6.
Extra: Last Friday's weekly tests are being sent home. Please review the test with your child.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Spelling Words, Vocabulary Words, and Writing (1/17-21)
Spelling Words
1. brother 11. shelter
2. together 12. deliver
3. dinner 13. theater
4. center 14. hanger
5. summer 15. cellar
6. clever 16. caterpillar
7. supper 17. regular
8. pitcher 18. similar
9. filter 19. calendar
10. never 20. popular
*If you child has the 10 spelling word list he/she will do #1-10
Vocabulary (These vocabulary words have been taken from this week class story we will read called Navajo Code Talkers.)
ad-vance in front of others; forward
de-vel-oped brought into being or activity
ex-haus-ting very tiring
head-quar-ters place from which the head of an army, police force, and so forth, sends out orders
im-pos-si-ble not capable of being, being done, or happening
in-tense very much; very great; very strong; extreme
mes-sag-es words sent or delivered from one person or group to another
re-veal make known
Writing
This week we will write expository nonfiction pieces about codes. Expository writing explains something-- it gives information on a topic. Nonfiction is writing about real people, places, and events. Expository nonfiction tries to explain how or why something happens in real life. Writers of expository nonfiction rely on research and facts to present information.
We will be focusing on writing at least 4 paragraphs-- Introductory, body, and conclusion. The students need to be sure they indent, start their paragraphs with a topic sentence, start sentence with a capital letter, end their sentences with correct punctuation, and have correct spelling of words.
Math
We will be testing for math, chapter 12, on probably Wednesday or Thursday. (ca.gr4math.com can be referenced for extra help. So far, students had the most difficulty with Chapter 12 Lesson 5 "Functions".)
AR
All the students (except the few new students) have taken home their AR goal sheets. These sheets tell what the student's reading level is. For example, if the reading level says "4.6," it means your child is reading at a mid 4th grade level. If the reading level says, "3.7," it means you child has a high 3rd grade reading level.
The number in the "ones" place indicates the grade of the reading level. The paper will say what reading level your child should be reading. It may something like "3.3-4.1"; that means your child should be reading a book that falls between those levels.
The books the students check out from the library have a sticker on the spine that says the exact reading level of the book and the points it will give once it is read and tested.
Students are required to have an "AR Book" at their desk at all times to read for our reading time. When the students complete the book, they take a comprehension test on the computer. If they pass the comprehension test, they will receive the points for reading the book. For students to participate in the AR PARTY at the end of the quarter, they need to attain 100% of their AR points and have an reading comprehension test average of 85% accuracy.
Tests
We took our "Weekly Test" last Friday, which will be coming home on Tuesday (Monday is a holiday). This will happen each week so that you can monitor the progress of your child. The "Weekly Tests" include Vocabulary, Word Analysis, and Reading Comprehension.
1. brother 11. shelter
2. together 12. deliver
3. dinner 13. theater
4. center 14. hanger
5. summer 15. cellar
6. clever 16. caterpillar
7. supper 17. regular
8. pitcher 18. similar
9. filter 19. calendar
10. never 20. popular
*If you child has the 10 spelling word list he/she will do #1-10
Vocabulary (These vocabulary words have been taken from this week class story we will read called Navajo Code Talkers.)
ad-vance in front of others; forward
de-vel-oped brought into being or activity
ex-haus-ting very tiring
head-quar-ters place from which the head of an army, police force, and so forth, sends out orders
im-pos-si-ble not capable of being, being done, or happening
in-tense very much; very great; very strong; extreme
mes-sag-es words sent or delivered from one person or group to another
re-veal make known
Writing
This week we will write expository nonfiction pieces about codes. Expository writing explains something-- it gives information on a topic. Nonfiction is writing about real people, places, and events. Expository nonfiction tries to explain how or why something happens in real life. Writers of expository nonfiction rely on research and facts to present information.
We will be focusing on writing at least 4 paragraphs-- Introductory, body, and conclusion. The students need to be sure they indent, start their paragraphs with a topic sentence, start sentence with a capital letter, end their sentences with correct punctuation, and have correct spelling of words.
Math
We will be testing for math, chapter 12, on probably Wednesday or Thursday. (ca.gr4math.com can be referenced for extra help. So far, students had the most difficulty with Chapter 12 Lesson 5 "Functions".)
AR
All the students (except the few new students) have taken home their AR goal sheets. These sheets tell what the student's reading level is. For example, if the reading level says "4.6," it means your child is reading at a mid 4th grade level. If the reading level says, "3.7," it means you child has a high 3rd grade reading level.
The number in the "ones" place indicates the grade of the reading level. The paper will say what reading level your child should be reading. It may something like "3.3-4.1"; that means your child should be reading a book that falls between those levels.
The books the students check out from the library have a sticker on the spine that says the exact reading level of the book and the points it will give once it is read and tested.
Students are required to have an "AR Book" at their desk at all times to read for our reading time. When the students complete the book, they take a comprehension test on the computer. If they pass the comprehension test, they will receive the points for reading the book. For students to participate in the AR PARTY at the end of the quarter, they need to attain 100% of their AR points and have an reading comprehension test average of 85% accuracy.
Tests
We took our "Weekly Test" last Friday, which will be coming home on Tuesday (Monday is a holiday). This will happen each week so that you can monitor the progress of your child. The "Weekly Tests" include Vocabulary, Word Analysis, and Reading Comprehension.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thursday (1/13)
Thursday's Homework:
Spelling: Write spelling words three times each.
Read: Read for 30 minutes.
Math: Complete worksheet lesson 12-5 "Extra Practice"
Spelling: Write spelling words three times each.
Read: Read for 30 minutes.
Math: Complete worksheet lesson 12-5 "Extra Practice"
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday (1/12)
Wednesday's Homework
Vocabulary: Vocabulary worksheet
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Homework Practice 12-5
Extra information: Students will be bringing home yearbook order forms today. If you would like one, please fill out the order form and return it with a payment of $15.
Vocabulary: Vocabulary worksheet
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Homework Practice 12-5
Extra information: Students will be bringing home yearbook order forms today. If you would like one, please fill out the order form and return it with a payment of $15.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tuesday (1/11)
Tuesday's Homework
Spelling: Write ten sentences with the spelling words in the neatest possible handwriting.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Homework Practice 12-3 (Refer to ca.gr4math.com for extra practice)
Extra: Students will have their report cards today. The report card is yours to keep. However, please sign and return the envelop so I know you received them.
Spelling: Write ten sentences with the spelling words in the neatest possible handwriting.
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
Math: Homework Practice 12-3 (Refer to ca.gr4math.com for extra practice)
Extra: Students will have their report cards today. The report card is yours to keep. However, please sign and return the envelop so I know you received them.
Monday, January 10, 2011
REPORT CARDS
Hello,
Your child's planner probably said that they should have you check for their report cards; however, they will receive their report cards tomorrow on Tuesday.
-Mr. Higgins
Your child's planner probably said that they should have you check for their report cards; however, they will receive their report cards tomorrow on Tuesday.
-Mr. Higgins
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Spelling/ Vocabulary/ and writing for the week (1/10-1/14)
Spelling Words (le, al, en) *These words are tested on Friday
1.chicken 11. jungle
2. eleven 12. needle
3. given 13. single
4. citizen 14. diagonal
5. threaten 15. paddle
6. frighten 16. spiral
7. national 17. marble
8. several 18. oval
9. natural 19. mumble
10. animal 20. tangle
(If your student has ten spelling words, numbers 1-10 will be tested for him or her.)
Vocabulary *These definitions are tested on Friday. They are found in our story we will be reading this week called Encantado: Pink Dolphin of the Amazon.
a-quar-i-um: Building used for showing collections of live fish, water animals, and water plants.
dol-phins: Any of numerous sea mammals related to the whale, but smaller. Dolphins have beaklike snouts and remarkable intelligence.
en-chant-ed: Delighted greatly; charmed.
flex-i-ble: Easily bent; not stiff; bending without breaking.
glimps-es: Short, quick views or looks.
puls-es: Regular, measured beats.
sur-face: The top of the ground or soil, or of a body of water or other liquid.
Weekly Writing ( Each week in class, we work on completing a story that is due on Friday)
Writing Genre: Expository Nonficiton
This week we will write a composition that presents information to explain a mysterious animal behavior. The student will choose one of the mysterious animal behaviors that I have provided. Then they will write a composition to share what they have learned with readers. This type of writing about the real world is called expository nonfiction.
Math
The math chapter we are in is chapter 12 (ca.gr4math.com). In this chapter students are introduced to positive and negative numbers. They are also introduced to graphing and plotting on a graph that has a y-axis and an x-axis.
1.chicken 11. jungle
2. eleven 12. needle
3. given 13. single
4. citizen 14. diagonal
5. threaten 15. paddle
6. frighten 16. spiral
7. national 17. marble
8. several 18. oval
9. natural 19. mumble
10. animal 20. tangle
(If your student has ten spelling words, numbers 1-10 will be tested for him or her.)
Vocabulary *These definitions are tested on Friday. They are found in our story we will be reading this week called Encantado: Pink Dolphin of the Amazon.
a-quar-i-um: Building used for showing collections of live fish, water animals, and water plants.
dol-phins: Any of numerous sea mammals related to the whale, but smaller. Dolphins have beaklike snouts and remarkable intelligence.
en-chant-ed: Delighted greatly; charmed.
flex-i-ble: Easily bent; not stiff; bending without breaking.
glimps-es: Short, quick views or looks.
puls-es: Regular, measured beats.
sur-face: The top of the ground or soil, or of a body of water or other liquid.
Weekly Writing ( Each week in class, we work on completing a story that is due on Friday)
Writing Genre: Expository Nonficiton
This week we will write a composition that presents information to explain a mysterious animal behavior. The student will choose one of the mysterious animal behaviors that I have provided. Then they will write a composition to share what they have learned with readers. This type of writing about the real world is called expository nonfiction.
Math
The math chapter we are in is chapter 12 (ca.gr4math.com). In this chapter students are introduced to positive and negative numbers. They are also introduced to graphing and plotting on a graph that has a y-axis and an x-axis.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday (1/06)
Thursday's Homework
Math: Homework Practice 12-1
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
There are no spelling words this week due to a short week.
Math: Homework Practice 12-1
Reading: Read for 30 minutes
There are no spelling words this week due to a short week.
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