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Fifth Grade, Room 16 Volume 2, Issue 1 October 6, 2008 http://www.cherrychaseschool.com/pearson donald.pearson@sesd.org
October's Character Trait “Respect” Respect is showing regard for self, others, property, and those in authority.
Social Studies/Science: This is the last week we will be studying Social Studies (until after Thanksgiving). We are having two assessments this week (check the Weekly Calendar for the schedule). Next week we are starting our Science unit covering the “Solar System.” There will be one project for this unit (Star Journal) and will be discussed next week.
Weekly Calendar Monday: Social Studies Assessment Thursday: Open Court Assessment (Founders of the Children’s Rain Forest)Friday: Social Studies Assessment Spelling Bingo
Homework Schedule Monday: * Reading: Minimum 30 minutes* Anthology: Founders of the Children's Rain Forest (pgs. 86-97)* Spelling: Workbook (pgs. 22-23)* Challenge Page: Word Parts (p. 27) * Math: TBD by teacher* Social Studies: Read pages 148-159* Social Studies: Workbook (pgs. 35)
Tuesday: * Reading: Minimum 30 minutes* Anthology: Founders of the Children's Rain Forest (pgs. 86-97)* Language Arts: Workbook (pgs. 28-29)* Challenge Page: Author's Purpose (p. 25) * Math: TBD by teacher* Social Studies: Read pages 160-169* Social Studies: Workbook (pgs. 36-39)Wednesday: * Reading: Minimum 30 minutes* Anthology: Founders of the Children's Rain Forest (pgs. 86-97)* Spelling: Workbook (pgs. 24-25)* Language Arts: Workbook (pgs. 30-31)* Challenge Page: The Short-Vowel Sounds (p. 26) & Review (p. 28) * Math: TBD by teacher* Social Studies: Read pages 170-175* Social Studies: Workbook p. 40
Thursday: * Reading: Minimum 30 minutes* Anthology: Founders of the Children's Rain Forest (pgs. 86-97)* Spelling: Pre-test* Language Arts: Workbook (pgs. 32-33)* Challenge Page: Presentation (p. 29) * Math: TBD by teacher* Social Studies: Read pages 176-185* Social Studies: Workbook p. 41-43
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: * Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling WordsRegular words: jazz, double, freckle, glove, pause, bumblebee, myth, leather, strict, taxi, prompt, bought, pansy, taught, quilt, minute, rabbit, tropical, jungle, and pasture.
Have a Great Week!
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