Monday, February 11, 2019

4th Grade Week of February 11

This week we will be working on:
Comparing and contrasting Text.
We will beginning Unit 2 Module 2. Students will be getting the story "The Longest Night"
We will continue our work on figurative language



Please check lesson plans for more information.


Reading

Monday-  Reading Log. Students who received a 13 or below on the Figurative language quiz must make test corrections. If students who got a 14 or above would like to make test corrections they can, and will be given extra credit for their work.

Tuesday- RWJ page 155

Wednesday- complete one common lit assignment.

Thursday

Friday-  Due Tuesday February 19: RWJ pg 158- 160  and Grammar Workbook ( the thin book) pg 145. Also Make sure to be working on your Black History Month project it is Due the 25th


Monday, February 4, 2019

BLACK HISTORY MONTH BIOGRAPHY REPORT 4th and 5th Grade

Part One: Written Report


  1. Book Report Cover

    Create an interesting book cover for your Biography Book Report.  This may be hand
drawn or computer generated, provided it is your original work.
  • Include your name, the title of the book, and the author in an imaginative way.
  • Include a creative illustration that shows something important about the book.
  • The source for all computer generated clip art must be appropriately cited.


2. Book Report Contents:  Your report should follow the format below:

First paragraph (introduction) should include:

The title, author, and a brief description of why the subject of the book is important.

 Middle paragraphs should include:

  • Identify at least one, but no more than three, character trait this person
possessed and explain how it contributed to his/her success.
  • Explain how this person began in his/her field.
  • Were there any obstacles he/she had to overcome?  Name any weaknesses,
failures, or disappointments the subject had.
  • Who were (if any) the important people in this person’s life.  
  • Did the subject have a hero or role model who set an example?
  • Facts (details) about how this person contributed to his/her field or specialty.
  • What is the achievement(s) for which he/she is best known?
  • The part of this person’s life you admire the most, and why.
  • Something that surprised you the most about this person.

       Concluding paragraph(s) should include:

    A summation of the body of the report, including whether or not you think this
book gives an honest account of your subject.


Part Two and Three: Poster and Oral Report

Three fold Poster board.
Ms. Wong and Ms. Toscano will be using these project for
the History Fair.
   Poster: Use a standard-sized poster board which includes:
  • Title of the biography and name of the author
  • A timeline showing important achievements
  • A direct quote from the book which you feel accurately portrays the subject of your biography
  • 2-3 pictures related to your subject.  These may be hand drawn, photocopied,
or from the Internet. You must cite your source
  • All work must be neat and visually appealing

         Oral Report: Prepare a 3-5 minute oral report on your subject.  
     Note cards are required.

  • Use your poster as an aide to guide you during the oral report.
  • Be prepared to answer questions from the audience
  • Review the rubric for the oral presentation carefully as you practice your delivery
of the oral presentation.

8th Grade week of February 4

Week we will be working on:

We will be working on the history of the church during the WWII and how she responded to the needs of people.


Religion

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Make test corrections.

Thursday

Friday Religion Quiz Today


7th Grade week of February 4

Week we will be working on:




Religion

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday   pg 133 chapter test
Thursday

Friday: Religion Quiz today chapter 11 and 12

6th Grade week of February 4

Week we will be working on:

The journey of the Jewish people of of slavery once again, and how their faith in God returned them to freedom.


Religion

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday  Religion Quiz today

Thursday

Friday

5th Grade week of February 4

This week we will be working on:
Comparing and contrasting Text.
Wednesday we will have our unit 2 module A performance base assessment.
We will continue our work on figurative language

Work on the Sacraments of Healing.

Please check lesson plans for more information.


Reading

Monday- RWJ pg 153 and 155 Due Wednesday

Tuesday

Wednesday- Make corrections to the to the figurative language entrance ticket, you will have a quiz on it Friday.

Thursday

Friday- Books for Black History Month/ African American History due today. Students must show me the book they will be using for the book report due February 28. The book used must be a Chapter book, the "Who Was..." books are a good example of the books the children can use.


Religion

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday: Complete chapter review questions started in class.

Thursday

Friday Chapter 17 Quiz today. Make sure you review the Vocabulary from chapter 16... They might make a special appearance (Wink Wink ; ) )

4th Grade week of February 4

This week we will be working on:

Tall Tales, the story of Pecoc Bill , and John Henry.
The children will be working of figurative language during grammar day.
brainstorming their own tale

Please check lessons for more information:

Monday: Due Wednesday RWJ pg 126 and 128, the vocabulary words on 128 are new! It is your job to come up with the meaning of the words and create a sentence.

Tuesday:

Wednesday: Figurative language quiz corrections: Retest will be given Friday! Please make sure you study!!!

Thursday

Friday:  Books for Black History Month/ African American History due today. Students must show me the book they will be using for the book report due February 28. The book used must be a Chapter book, the "Who Was..." books are a good example of the books the children can use.



Book Report Due February