We are off to a short week!

Language Arts: We were very busy today in Language Arts, trying to get a lot finished before heading off to double specials. We started our day in Vocabulary Vine. Next, the students were handed the second Word Master challenge list. Each student was assigned one word to look up in detail. They should include all definitions for the word, use the word in a sentence, include the part of speech, and list synonyms and antonyms for the word. This information should be typed. All words will be colleced on Thursday and compiled into a book for all to share and use as a study guide.

Reading: We started our new novel study today. This time we will be doing an in depth study of the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. The students were all excited as they were given their own books that they will be able to underline figurative language examples in, highlight vocabulary and context clues, and note specific character development examples. Today we read and discussed chapter 1 together. The students were then given ample time to start their homework.

Homework:
***Writing- Pages 5 and 7 is due tomorrow. It should be edited and have a parent signature on each page.
***Vocabulary 1-4
***Chapter 1 questions 1 and 2 answered on a separate sheet of paper.
***Word master word typed- due Thursday

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Math: Today in math we completed our minute, worked on computation on white boards, and completed a practice test over Unit 7. The students were able to work on this practice test with their table groups and then we went over each problem for clarification. Our test will be tomorrow and will very similar to the practice test. It will cover tree diagrams, Venn diagrams, and probability.

Homework:
***None- Look over the practice test.

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Social Studies: Today in Social Studies we read and discussed lessons 5.2-5.9. Each section dealt with a specific explorer, their personal background, who sponsored their expedition, what the motive was behind their journey and many other bits of interesting information. Our test over chapter 5 will be on Friday. It was suggested today that the students study their Interactive Notebook pages as well as review lessons 5.2-5.9 in preparation for their test.
We will play a review game on Thursday that should help get them ready for the test as well.

Homework:
***Chapter 5 test is on Friday- Study a little each night.

Until tomorrow...