Mrs. Ingram's Homework Page

Dates are subject to change. Parent's should check agendas nightly.

Date Subject Assignment
The permission slips and money for Go USA Fun Park are due by this Friday!!!
5-15-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!
Reading

(5I):  HW:  Homophones WS.

Reading Test:  Friday

The last day for AR Tests is Friday, May 16.

I will be collecting reading books tomorrow after the test.  Please bring them to school if they are at home.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!
Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 5 (p. 386-391).

HW:  Packet p. 84.

Read Skill Lesson (p. 392-393).

HW:  Packet p. 85-86.

Packet Due:  Friday

Ch. 9 Test:  Tuesday

5-14-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!
Reading

(5K):  Meet the Author & Illustrator group activity 

HW:  Words with Multiple Meanings WS. (Everyone completed this in class.)

(5I):  Meet the Author & Illustrator group activity 

Reading Test:  Friday

The last day for AR Tests is Friday, May 16.

Spelling
Spelling test:  Thursday
Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 4.

HW:  Packet p. 83 (p. 82 is worth 5 points of Extra Credit.)

Packet Due:  Friday

Ch. 9 Test:  Tuesday

5-13-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!
Reading

(5K):  Read The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung. 

HW:  Sequence WS. (Everyone completed this during class.)

(5I):  Read Sacagawea's Journey. 

HW:  Drawing Conclusions WS.

The last day for AR Tests is Friday, May 16.

Spelling

NO HOMEWORK!!

Spelling test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 2 & 3.

HW:  Packet p. 79-81

Packet Due:  Friday

Ch. 9 Test:  TBA

5-12-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!
Reading

(5K):  HW:  Vocabulary for The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung:  claim, levee, rocker, prospect, & nugget

(5I):  HW:  Vocabulary for Sacagawea's Journey:  provisions, portage, capable, desperation, & scouting

The last day for AR Tests is Friday, May 16.

Spelling

(5K):  WB. p. 114-115 

HW:  Define spelling words on p. 116.

(5I):  WB. p. 106-107 

HW:  Define spelling words on p. 108.

Spelling test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 359-365.

HW:  Packet p. 78

MGG:  Read p. 64-65

HW:  p. 66-68

Packet Due:  Friday

Ch. 9 Test:  TBA

 
5-7-08 English

(5K):  They have completed their letters and will be mailing them tomorrow.  The letters will be going to schools in Michigan, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington!!

(5I):  Everyone should complete the rough draft of their letter tonight.  We will complete the final copy tomorrow and stuff the envelopes.

Reading

(5I):  The students wrote captions for the pictures that were taken on the Williamsburg trip.  The pictures and captions will be assembled in a photo album for the students' enjoyment.

The last day for AR Tests is Friday, May 16.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)
Many of the students completed their assignment for the timeline.  Those who did not need to complete them tonight for homework.  We will be presenting them and arranging them on the board tomorrow.
5-6-08 English
The students have been working on their letters and questionaires for the "Great Mail Race."  If you have not signed the pink permission slip, please write me a note indicating whether or not you want their picture taken.
Reading

(5I):  They presented their Holes poster in class.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)
We are continuing to work on our timeline.  This project will be completed in class, so there is no homework.
5-5-08 English
The students began reading their letters from other 5th grade students across the U.S.  Each group will be responding to the letters.  If you have not returned the pink picture permission slip, please send it in tomorrow.  Students without a permission slip will not have their picture taken.
Reading

(5K):  They presented their Holes poster in class.

(5I):  Most of the groups completed their posters.  Tomorrow they will be putting the final touches on them and presenting them to the class.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)
Unit 4 Timeline:  Each student received an index card with an event written on it.  They will write about the significance of the event and illustrate it.  They will be working on this in class tomorrow.

FAMILY FOLDERS:  I am SO sorry!!  Since we handed out progress reports and weekly folders today, I completely forgot about the Family Folders.  I will bring them on Sunday morning and give them to you before we leave. 

CANNED FOOD DRIVE: Non-perishable food items will be collected the week that we are in Williamsburg.  You can bring the items on Sunday morning.  Since we will be gone, you can also bring them the Monday after the trip.  We are trying to keep a running total, so please count the number of items that you are bringing.  If we reach our goal of 2,500 containers/cans/packages, then the students can donate their shoes to the Soles for Souls and have a shoe break the rest of the year.  All canned food items are appreciated, but they really need the following items:  canned tuna, canned meats, soups, canned juices, small bags of sugar (5 lbs.), canned spaghetti sauce, pasta, family-size peanut butter, jelly, bath soap, deodorant, and diapers (sizes 2-5).

PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING THAT IS IN A GLASS CONTAINER!!!

4-25-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Reading
(5K):  The groups completed their posters and will be presenting them on the Monday after Williamsburg.
Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)

Chapter 8 Packet:  Due Today

Chapter 8 Test:  Today

Extra Credit:  Follow the directions for the Think and Apply section on p. 323.  The chart will be due the day of the Ch. 8 test, but it can be turned in sooner.

4-24-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Reading

Both classes worked on their Holes movie/book comparison posters.  The posters will be done in class.

Don't forget to return the "Great Mail Race" picture permission form.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)

Chapter 8 Packet:  Due Friday

Chapter 8 Test:  Friday

Extra Credit:  Follow the directions for the Think and Apply section on p. 323.  The chart will be due the day of the Ch. 8 test, but it can be turned in sooner.

4-23-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Reading

Both classes began working on their Holes movie/book comparison posters.  The posters will be done in class.

Don't forget to return the "Great Mail Race" picture permission form.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 340-343.

HW:  Packet p. 76

Chapter 8 Packet:  Due Friday

Chapter 8 Test:  Friday

Extra Credit:  Follow the directions for the Think and Apply section on p. 323.  The chart will be due the day of the Ch. 8 test, but it can be turned in sooner.

To all 5th grade parents/guardians:  I sent home a pink slip regarding the "Great Mail Race."  We will begin writing those tomorrow.  I would like to include a picture of the group of students who are answering each letter.  The picture and the letter will not include any last names or other personal information.  Please check the one of the circles on the slip and send it back tomorrow morning.

Weekly Reports:  I am very sorry about the delay.  I will try to have everything graded and send out the reports on Thursday or Friday.

4-22-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Reading

(5I):  We finished watching Holes and taking notes.  Each group met to discuss what theme their poster would have.  Remember to bring any materials that you want to put on your poster.  I will provide the poster board.

(5K):  We started watching Holes.  The students will be taking notes which they will use for a poster project beginning tomorrow.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 4 p. 331-339.

HW:  Packet p. 75

Chapter 8 Packet:  Due Friday

Chapter 8 Test:  Friday

Extra Credit:  Follow the directions for the Think and Apply section on p. 323.  The chart will be due the day of the Ch. 8 test, but it can be turned in sooner.

4-21-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Reading
We started watching Holes.  The students will be taking notes which they will use for a poster project beginning tomorrow.
Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 4 p. 324-330.

HW:  Packet p. 74 & Lesson 5 Vocabulary

Chapter 8 Packet:  Due Friday

Chapter 8 Test:  Friday

Extra Credit:  Follow the directions for the Think and Apply section on p. 323.  The chart will be due the day of the Ch. 8 test, but it can be turned in sooner.

 
4-18-08 English
Unit 9 Test corrections
Reading
Ch. 45-50 Test:  Today
Spelling
Ch. 50 Story:  Due Today (15 sentences, 5 spelling words)
Social Studies (5I only)

HW:  Lesson 4 Vocab.

Extra Credit:  Follow the directions for the Think and Apply section on p. 323.  The chart will be due the day of the Ch. 8 test, but it can be turned in sooner.

4-17-08 English
Unit 9 Test:  Thursday
Reading

HW:  Comprehension Quiz WS. & Holes Word Search WS.

Ch. 45-50 Test:  Friday

Spelling

Ch. 50 Story:  Due Friday (15 sentences, 5 spelling words)

Ch. 50 Test:  Today

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 319-323.

HW:  Packet p. 72-73

Extra Credit:  Follow the directions for the Think and Apply section on p. 323.  The chart will be due the day of the Ch. 8 test, but it can be turned in sooner.

4-16-08 English

Review for test.

Unit 9 Test:  Thursday

Reading

HW:  Ch. 50 AYR WS.

Ch. 45-50 Test:  Friday

Spelling

Ch. 50 Story:  Due Friday (15 sentences, 5 spelling words)

Ch. 50 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 2 p. 313-318.

HW:  Packet p. 71

4-15-08 English

Review for test.

Unit 9 Test:  Thursday

Reading

Read Ch. 50.

Ch. 45-50 Test:  Friday

Spelling

Ch. 50 Story:  Due Friday (15 sentences, 5 spelling words)

Ch. 50 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 1 p. 307-312.

HW:  Packet p. 70 & Vocab. for lesson 2

4-14-08 English

(5K):  CW:  p. 298: #1-7

(5I):  CW:  p. 297: #7-22 all & #23-30 even

HW:  WB. p. 115-116

Unit 9 Test:  Thursday

Reading

HW:  Ch. 50 BYR WS.

Ch. 45-50 Test:  Friday

Spelling

HW:  Ch. 50 Vocabulary

Ch. 50 Story:  Due Friday (15 sentences, 5 spelling words)

Ch. 50 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Ch. 7 Packet:  Due Today

Ch. 7 Test:  Today

HW:  Ch. 8 Lesson 1 Vocab.
 
4-11-08 English

(5K):  CW:  p. 297: #7-22 all & 23-30 even

HW:  WB. p. 115-116

Unit 9 Test:  Thursday, 4-17-08

Reading
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Spelling

Ch. 45-49 Story:  Due Today

Ch. 45-49 Test:  5K: Today

Social Studies (5I only)

Ch. 7 Packet:  Due Monday

Ch. 7 Test:  Monday

4-10-08 English

(5K): CW:  p. 295: #7-26 even

HW:  WB. p. 113-114

(5I):  Classwork:  Quotations activity with a partner

Unit 9 Test:  Thursday, 4-17-08 (tentatively)

Reading
Ch. 45-49 AYR WS.
Spelling

Ch. 45-49 Story:  Due Friday

Ch. 45-49 Test:  5I: Today & 5K: Friday

Social Studies (5I only)

Ch. 7 Packet:  Due Monday

Ch. 7 Test:  Monday

4-9-08 English

Because there was so much confusion about quotations, we reviewed again today.

Classwork:  Quotations activity with a partner

(5K):  Turn in WB. p. 111-112 tomorrow

(5I):  Turn in WB. p. 113-114 tomorrow

Unit 9 Test:  Thursday, 4-17-08 (tentatively)

Reading
Read Ch. 45-49.
Spelling

Ch. 45-49 Story:  Due Friday

Ch. 45-49 Test:  5I: Thursday & 5K: Friday

Social Studies (5I only)

Ch. 7 Packet:  Due Thursday

Ch. 7 Test:  Thursday

4-8-08 English

(5K):  CW: p. 293: #6-24 even

HW:  WB. p. 111-112

(5I):  CW:  p. 295: #7-26 odd

HW:  WB. p. 113-114

Reading
Ch. 45-49 BYR WS.
Spelling

Ch. 45-49 Story:  Due Friday

Ch. 45-49 Test:  5I: Thursday & 5K: Friday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 302-303.

HW:  Packet p. 68

Ch. 7 Packet:  Due Thursday

Ch. 7 Test:  Thursday

4-7-08 English

(5K): HW:  WB. p. 109-110 (from Friday)

(5I): HW:  WB. p. 111-112 (from Friday)

Reading
Ch. 35-44 Test
Spelling

HW:  Ch. 45-49 Vocabulary

Ch. 45-49 Story:  Due Friday

Ch. 45-49 Test:  5I: Thursday & 5K: Friday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 294-301.  Do Lesson 3 questions.

HW:  Packet p. 67

Ch. 7 Packet:  Due Thursday

Ch. 7 Test:  Thursday

 
4-4-08 English

(5K):  CW:  p. 291: #13-31 odd

HW:  WB. p. 109-110

(5I):  CW:  p. 293: #6-24 even

HW:  WB. p. 111-112

Reading

(5K): Ch. 40-44 AYR WS.

Ch. 35-44 Test:  Monday

Spelling

Ch. 40-44 Story:  Due Today (15 sentences, 10 spelling words)

Ch. 40-44 Test:  Today

Social Studies (5I only)
Lesson 3 Definitions: p. 294 due Monday
4-3-08 English

(5I):  CW:  p. 291: #13-31 odd

HW:  WB. p. 109-110

(5K):  CW:  p. 289: #13-31 odd

HW:  WB. p. 107-108

Reading

Ch. 40-44 AYR WS. (5K ran out of time in class and will complete it tomorrow)

Ch. 35-44 Test:  Monday

Spelling

Ch. 40-44 Story:  Due Friday (15 sentences, 10 spelling words)

Ch. 40-44 Test:  Friday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 288-293.

HW:  Packet p. 66 & Lesson 3 Definitions: p. 294

4-2-08 English

(5I):  CW:  p. 289: #13-31 odd

HW:  WB. p. 107-108

(5K): CW:  p. 287:  #9-27 odd

HW:  WB. p. 105-106

Reading

Read Ch. 40-44.  We will finish reading this section tomorrow.

Ch. 35-44 Test:  Monday

Spelling
Work on story.

Ch. 40-44 Story:  Due Friday (15 sentences, 10 spelling words)

Ch. 40-44 Test:  Friday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 286-287.

HW:  Packet p. 64-65 & Lesson 2 Definitions: p. 288

4-1-08 English

(5I):  CW:  p. 287:  #9-27 odd

HW:  WB. p. 105-106
(5K):  CW:  p. 285: #6-22 even

HW:  WB. p. 103-104

Reading
Ch. 40-44 BYR WS.
Spelling

(5K):  Ch. 40-44 Vocabulary

Ch. 40-44 Story:  Due Friday (15 sentences, 10 spelling words)

Ch. 40-44 Test:  Friday

Social Studies (5I only)

Finish reading chapter 7, lesson 1 and answer the lesson questions.

HW:  Packet p. 63

3-31-08 English

(5I):  Classwork:  p. 285: #6-22 even

HW:  WB. p. 103-104

Reading
(5I):  Ch. 35-39 AYR. WS. (Most finished this in class.)
Spelling
(5I):  Ch. 40-44 Vocabulary
Social Studies (5I only)
Chapter 7, Lesson 1 Definitions: p. 276

Spring Break!!!

March 21-28

3-18-08 English
5K: "Capitalizing and Punctuating Sentences" p. 283

HW:  WB. p. 101-102

Reading
5I:  Ch. 23-34 Test
Spelling
Ch. 35-39 Vocab.
Social Studies (5I only)

MGG p. 56-60

CW:  p. 61

3-17-08 English

5I:  "Capitalizing and Punctuating Sentences" p. 283

HW:  WB. p. 101-102

Reading

5K:  Ch. 23-34 Test

5I:  Ch. 29-34 AYR WS.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)

MGG p. 52-54

CW:  p. 55

IOWA Test:  3-10-08 to 3-14-08

Remember:  Get plenty of sleep each night.  Eat a good breakfast.  Bring a healthy snack.  Bring 1-2 books to read after you finish the test.

3-7-08 English
Unit 7 Test Corrections
Reading
NO HOMEWORK!!
Spelling
Ch. 29-34 Vocabulary--Due Monday
Social Studies (5I only)
Project Map due:  Monday (3-10-08)
3-6-08 English
Unit 7 Test:  Today
Reading
AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.
Spelling
HW:  Ch. 29-34 Vocabulary 5K: Due Tomorrow  5I:  Due Monday

5K only:  Ch. 23-28 Story:  Due Friday (3-7-08)

Social Studies (5I only)
Hornbook activity

Project Map due:  Monday (3-10-08)

3-5-08 English

Review for test

Unit 7 Test:  Thursday (3-6-08)

Reading

HW:  Ch. 23-28 AYR WS. (Part A--Only answer number two; Part B--Do #1-6)

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling

Ch. 23-28 Test:  Today (3-5-08)

Ch. 23-28 Story:  Due Friday (3-7-08)

Social Studies (5I only)

17th Century Colonial America--Project Map

Read WS. 8.  Complete the last two paragraphs under the plantation map.

Read WS. 4-5.  Color and complete "Colonial Children" section on the top left-hand corner of the map.

Project Map due:  Monday (3-10-08)

3-4-08 English

(5I):  Classwork:  p. 245: 1-26

HW:  WB. p. 93-94

(5K):  Study for test

Unit 7 Test:  Thursday (3-6-08)

Reading

Read Ch. 23-28.

HW:  Complete Character Sketcher WS.

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling

Ch. 23-28 Test:  Wednesday (3-5-08)

Ch. 23-28 Story:  Due Friday (3-7-08)

Social Studies (5I only)

IOWA Practic Tests:  Maps & Diagrams & Reference Materials

17th Century Colonial America--Project Map

Read WS. 3 & 6.

Color and label plantation on project map.

Complete the first four paragraphs under the plantation map.

Project Map due:  Monday (3-10-08)

3-3-08 English

(5I):  Classwork:  p. 231: #6-28

(5K):  WB. p. 93-94

Unit 7 Test:  Thursday (3-6-08)

Reading

IOWA Practice Tests:  Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension

(5I):  Ch. 23-28 BYR WS.

(5K):  Ch. 23-28 BYR WS. due

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling

Ch. 23-28 Test:  Wednesday (3-5-08)

Ch. 23-28 Story:  Due Wednesday (3-5-08)

Social Studies (5I only)

IOWA Practice Tests:  Social Studies

17th Century Colonial America--Project Map

Read WS. 7. 

HW:  Colonial Trades WS. & Complete the "Colonial Craftsmen" section of map.

 
2-29-08 English

(5I):  WB. p. 91-92 due Monday

(5K):  Classwork:  p. 231: #6-28

Unit 7 Test:  Thursday (3-6-08)

Reading

(5K):  Ch. 23-28 BYR WS.

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling

(5I):  Ch. 16-22 Story & Ch. 23-28 Vocab. due Monday

(5K):  Begin working in group story.

Ch. 23-28 Test:  Wednesday (3-5-08)

Ch. 23-28 Story:  Due Wednesday (3-5-08)

Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!
2-28-08 English

Classwork: p. 244: #1-22

HW:  WB. p. 91-92

Reading
AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.
Spelling
Ch. 23-28 Vocabulary
Social Studies (5I only)

17th Century Colonial America--Project Map

Read p. 5-6 (through Georgia) of map.

HW:  #9-13 questions on left-hand side of map.

Color the map on the left-hand side of map: Rhode Island-Yellow, Pennsylvania-Green, North Carolina-Yellow, South Carolina-Blue, & Georgia-Orange.

2-27-08:  SNOW DAY!!!
2-26-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!!
Reading

Ch. 10-22 Test:  Today (Study vocabulary)

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling
Ch. 16-22 Test:  Today
Social Studies (5I only)

17th Century Colonial America--Project Map

Read p. 3-5 (through Connecticut) of map.

HW:  #4-8 questions on left-hand side of map

Color the map on the left-hand side of map:  Maryland-Blue, Delaware-Red, New York-Purple, New Jersey-Brown, & Connecticut-Blue.  Color the three ships that are sailing to the colonies.

2-25-08 English

Classwork:  p. 229: #9-28

Reading

Discuss ch. 16-22 according to roles.

HW:  Ch. 16-22 AYR WS.

Ch. 10-22 Test:  Tomorrow (Study vocabulary)

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling
Ch. 16-22 Test:  Tomorrow
Social Studies (5I only)

17th Century Colonial America--Project Map

Read WS. 1-2.  Read p. 1-3 (through New Hampshire) of map.

HW:  #1-3 questions on left-hand side of map

Color the map on the left-hand side of map: Virginia-Red, Massachusetts-Blue, & New Hampshire-Green

 
2-21-08 English

(5I):  Classwork: p. 243: #1-22

HW:  WB. p. 89-90

Reading

HW:  Ch. 16-22 Before You Read WS.

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling

(5I):  Begin working on Ch. 16-22 story.

(5K):  Ch. 16-22 Vocabulary

Social Studies (5I only)
Classwork:  MGG p. 32-33
2-20-08 English

(5I):  Classwork: p. 227:  #9-26 odd

(5K):  Classwork: p. 243: #1-22

HW:  WB. p. 88-89

Reading
AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.
Spelling
(5I): Ch. 16-22 Vocabulary
Social Studies (5I only)
HW:  MGG p. 30-31
2-19-08 English

(5I):  Classwork:  p. 242: #1-18

HW:  WB p. 87-88
(5K): Classwork: p. 227:  #9-26

Reading

Discuss Ch. 10-15 according to roles.

HW:  After You Read (AYR) WS. ch. 10-15

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling

Ch. 10-15 Group Story:  (5I) Today & (5K) Thursday

Ch. 10-15 Test:  (5I) Today & (5K) Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Maps, Globes, and Graphs p. 28-29

HW:  MGG p. 30-31

 
2-12-08 English
Classwork:  p. 225: #6-22
Reading

(5I):  Read Ch. 10-15.  Everyone has the Passage Master role for these chapters.

(5K): Before you Read WS.

AR Tests for the 3rd quarter are due by March 7.

Spelling

Ch. 10-15 Group Story:  (5I) Thursday & (5K) Tuesday

Ch. 10-15 Test:  (5I) Thursday & (5K) Tuesday

Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!
2-11-08 English

(5I):  Classwork:  p. 241: #1-18

HW:  WB. p. 85-86

Reading

(5I):  Before you Read WS.

Spelling

Ch. 10-15 Vocabulary

Ch. 10-15 Group Story:  Thursday

Ch. 10-15 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!
 
2-7-08 English

5K:  Classwork: p. 241: #1-17

HW:  WB. p. 85-86

Reading
5K:  After you Read WS. Ch. 6-9

Ch. 1-9 Test:  5I-Today & 5K-Tomorrow

Spelling
Ch. 6-9 Test:  Friday
Social Studies (5I only)

Ch. 6 Packet:  Due Today

Ch. 6 Test:  Tomorrow

2-6-08 English
TCAP writing assessment: Today
Reading
Ch. 1-9 Test:  5I-Thursday& 5K-Friday
Spelling
Ch. 6-9 Test:  Friday
Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 4 p. 257-261.  Do Lesson 4 Questions

HW:  Packet p. 61.

Ch. 6 Packet:  Due Thursday

Ch. 6 Test:  Friday

2-5-08 English

"What is an Adjective?"

Classwork:  p. 223: #7-25 odd

TCAP writing assessment:  Wednesday, 2-6-08

Reading

(5I):  Literature Discussion groups for Ch. 6-9. 

After you Read WS. Ch. 6-9

(5K):  Read Ch. 6-9.  Do the activities according to your roles.  

Ch. 1-9 Test:  5I-Wednesday & 5K-Thursday

Spelling

NO HOMEWORK!!!

Ch. 6-9 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 3 p. 252-256.  Do Lesson 3 Questions.

HW:  Packet p. 60 & Lesson 4 Vocabulary

Ch. 6 Packet:  Due Thursday

Ch. 6 Test:  Friday

2-4-08 English

(5I):  Timed writing activity

TCAP writing assessment:  Wednesday, 2-6-08

Reading

(5I):  Read Ch. 6-9.  Do the activities according to your roles.  

Ch. 1-9 Test:  Wednesday

Spelling

NO HOMEWORK!!!

Ch. 6-9 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

NO HOMEWORK!!!

Ch. 6 Packet:  Due Thursday

Ch. 6 Test:  Friday

Kathy's Art--Monday

5I: 8:15-9:30

5K: 9:45-11:00

2-1-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Reading
(5K):  Vocabulary  for Ch. 6-9: defective, radiating, lukewarm, aimlessly, scarcity, eternity, vinyl upholstery, automatically, conincidence, destiny, souvenir, discipline, vacancies, forlorn, descendents, deftly, excavated, reluctantly, & grimaced

Before you Read ch. 6-9 WS.

Spelling

NO HOMEWORK!!!

Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!
1-31-08 English
(5I):  Timed writing activity
Reading

(5I):  Vocabulary  for Ch. 6-9: defective, radiating, lukewarm, aimlessly, scarcity, eternity, vinyl upholstery, automatically, conincidence, destiny, souvenir, discipline, vacancies, forlorn, descendents, deftly, excavated, reluctantly, & grimaced

Before you Read ch. 6-9 WS.

(5K):  Literature Discussion groups for Ch. 1-5. 

After you Read WS. Ch. 1-5

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!
1-30-08 English
Timed writing activity
Reading

(5I):  Literature Discussion groups for Ch. 1-5. 

After you Read WS. Ch. 1-5

(5K):  Discuss Before you Read WS.  Read Ch. 1-5.  Do the activities according to your roles.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 2 p. 246-251.

HW:  Vocab. for Lesson 3 & Packet p. 59

1-29-08 English
Timed writing activity
Reading

(5I):  Read Ch. 1-5.  Do the activities according to your roles.

(5K):  Before you Read ch. 1-5 WS.

Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!!
Social Studies (5I only)

Read "How to use a Climograph" p. 244-245.

HW:  Vocabulary for Lesson 2 & Packet p. 58

1-28-08 English
(5K only):  Personal Narratives:  Writing Topic:  Pretend you are on an imaginary trip.
Reading

(5I only): We are beginning literature circles while reading Holes

HW:  Before you Read ch. 1-5 WS.

Spelling
Vocabulary for Ch. 1-5:  detention center, wasteland, stifling, convicted, innocent, hammock, shriveled, recovering, passenger, arrested, obstacle, perseverance, discouraged, hopeful, stagecoach, impressed, stranded, barren, desolate, violation, & penal code
Social Studies (5I only)

Read Lesson 1 p. 239-243.

Lesson 1 Questions

HW:  Lesson 1 Vocabulary & Packet p. 57

 
1-23-08 English
Unit 5B Test:  Thursday
Reading

Read "Parmele" p. 278-283.

HW:  Review/Exact Words WS.

"Parmele" Test:  Friday

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 6 Story:  Rough Draft due Today; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 6 Test:  Friday

Social Studies (5I only)
Chapter 5 Test:  Thursday
1-22-08 English
Unit 5B Test:  Thursday
Reading

HW:  Vocabulary:  collards, patchwork quilt, sharecropper, hovering, & commence

HW:  Review WS.

"Parmele" Test:  Friday

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 6 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 6 Test:  Friday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 235.  Solve a Problem groupwork.

HW:  Packet p. 55

Packet Due:  Tomorrow

Chapter 5 Test:  Thursday

MLK Day on Monday:  No School
1-18-08 English
Unit 5B Test:  1-24-08
Reading
"The Night Journey" Test:  Today
Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Today

Social Studies (5I only)

Packet Due:  1-23-08

Chapter 5 Test:  1-24-08

1-17-08 English

HW:  WB. p. 77-78

Unit 5B Test:  1-24-08

Reading
"The Night Journey" Test:  Friday
Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Test:  Today

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 230-234.  Lesson 4 Questions.

HW:  Packet p. 54

Packet Due:  1-23-08

Chapter 5 Test:  1-24-08

1-16-08 English
Classwork:  p. 171: 9-36
Reading

Read "The Night Journey" p. 248-275.

HW:  Figures of Speech/Pronouns WS.

"The Night Journey" Test:  Friday

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Story:  Rough Draft due Today; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 222-229.  Lesson 3 Questions.

HW:  Packet p. 52-53 & Vocabulary for lesson 4 on p. 230.

1-15-08 English

(5K) Classwork: p. 169: #13-32

HW: WB. p. 75-76

(5I) HW:  WB. p. 75-76

Reading

Read "The Night Journey" p. 248-275.

HW:  Silent Letters/Antonyms WS.

"The Night Journey" Test:  Friday

Spelling

WB. p. 72-73

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 221.

HW:  Packet p. 51 & Vocabulary for Lesson 3 p. 222

1-14-08 English

(5K)  Classwork:  p. 167: #6-28

HW:  WB. p. 73-74

(5I)  Classwork:  p. 169:  #13-32  

Reading

HW:  Vocabulary: samovar, tantrum, imperial, regiment, & eclipse

"The Night Journey" Test:  Friday

Spelling

WB. p. 70-71

HW:  Words 3x each p. 72

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 5 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 214-220.  Lesson 2 Questions WS.

HW:  Packet p. 49-50

Scholastic Book orders are due on Monday for 5I.
1-11-08 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!!
Reading
"Love As Strong As Ginger"Test:  5K Today
Spelling
"Love As Strong As Ginger" Crossword
Social Studies (5I only)

Vocabulary for Lesson 2 on p. 214

Extra Credit:  Time Zone WS.--Due Monday

1-10-08 English
(5I) HW:  WB. p. 73-74
Reading
"Love As Strong As Ginger"Test:  5I Today 5K Friday
Spelling
Unit 3 Lesson 4 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday
Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 212-213.

HW:  Packet p. 47-48 & Vocabulary for Lesson 2 on p. 214

Extra Credit:  Time Zone WS.--Due Monday

1-9-08 English

(5K) HW:  WB. p. 71-72

(5I) Classwork:  p. 167:  #6-28

Reading

HW:  Levels of Specificity/Consonant Blends WS.

"Love As Strong As Ginger"Test:  5I Thursday 5K Friday

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 4 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 4 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 205-211.  Lesson 1 Questions WS.

HW:  Packet p. 46

1-8-08 English

(5K) Classwork: p. 165: #10-26

(5I) HW:  WB p. 71-72

Reading

Read "Love As Strong As Ginger" p. 228-243

HW:  Making Inferences WS.

"Love As Strong As Ginger"Test:  5I Thursday 5K Friday

Spelling

(5K) WB. p. 66-69

(5I) WB. p. 68-69

Unit 3 Lesson 4 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 4 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 200-203.

HW:  Vocabulary for Lesson 1 on p. 205

1-7-08 English
Classwork:  p. 165: #10-26
Reading

Vocabulary:  dialect, dumpling, mallet, singsong, & ginger

"Love As Strong As Ginger"Test:  5I Thursday 5K Friday

Spelling

(5I only) WB. p. 66-67

(5I) Words 5x each p. 68

(5K) Words 3x each p. 68

Unit 3 Lesson 4 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 4 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!!
 
1-4-08 English
WB. p. 69-70
Reading
NO HOMEWORK!!!!
Spelling
NO HOMEWORK!!!!
Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!!
Christmas Break
12-13-07 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!!
Reading

"The West Side" Test:  Friday

AR Test Due Date:  12-14-07

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 3 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 3 Test:  Today

Social Studies (5I only)
Geography Bee--Complete Round 5 & begin Round 6.
12-12-07 English
(5K):  HW:  WB. p. 67-68
Reading

HW:  Prepositions/Sensory Details WS.

"The West Side" Test:  Friday

AR Test Due Date:  12-14-07

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 3 Story:  Rough Draft due Today; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 3 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)
Geography Bee--Complete Round 3, 4, & begin Round 5.
12-11-07 English

(5I):  HW:  WB. p. 67-68

(5K):  Classwork:  p. 161: # 7, 11, 14, 15, 18, 20, 26, 29, 30, & 32

Reading

Read "The West Side" p. 212-223.

HW:  The /or/ and /ar/ Sound--Spanish Words WS.

"The West Side" Test:  Friday

AR Test Due Date:  12-14-07

Spelling

(5I):  WB. p. 64-65

(5K):  WB. p. 62-63

Unit 3 Lesson 3 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday; Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 3 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)
Geography Bee--Complete Round 1, 2, and begin Round 3.
12-10-07 English
(5I only) Classwork:  p. 161: #7-32
Reading
Vocabulary:  scowled, embarassed, jabbering, manager, & impressed
Spelling

(5I only) WB. p. 62-63

HW:  Words 3x each p. 64

Social Studies (5I only)
Geography Bee--Round 1
 
12-6-07 English

Unit 5A Test corrections

NO HOMEWORK!!!!!

Reading
"In Two Worlds" Test:  Friday
Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 2:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 2 Test: Today

NO HOMEWORK!!!!!

Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!!!
12-5-07 English
Unit 5A Test:  Today
Reading

(5K only) HW:  Adverbs/Transition Words WS.

"In Two Worlds" Test:  Friday

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 2:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 2 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!!!
12-4-07 English
Unit 5A Test:  Wednesday
Reading

Read "In Two Worlds" p. 192-207.

(5I only) HW:  Adverbs/Transition Words WS.

(5K only) HW:  Concept Words WS. packet

"In Two Worlds" Test:  Friday

Spelling

WB. p. 60-61

Unit 3 Lesson 2:  Rough Draft due Wednesday, Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 2 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Chapter 4 Test:  Today

Chapter 3 & 4 Poster Project:  Due Today

12-3-07 English

(5I only): p. 181: #1-14; p. 182: #1-18; p. 183: #1-22; 9. 184: #1-15; p. 185: #1-16 (Answers only) We will go over this tomorrow. 

Unit 5A Test:  Wednesday  Date Change!!!!

Reading

(5I only) HW:  Concept Words WS. packet

HW:  Vocabulary: intricate, precarious, resource, secluded, & traditional

"In Two Worlds" Test:  Friday

Spelling

WB. p. 58-59

HW:  Words 3x each on p. 60

Unit 3 Lesson 2:  Rough Draft due Wednesday, Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 2 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Chapter 4 Test:  Tuesday (12-4-07)

Chapter 3 & 4 Poster Project:  Due Tuesday (12-4-07)

 
11-30-07 English

WB: p. 65-66

Unit 5A Test:  Tuesday

Reading

"The Land I Lost" Test:  Friday

AR Test Due Date:  12-14-07

Spelling
"The Land I Lost" Crossword (Most students finished this in class.)
Social Studies (5I only)
Chapter 4 Packet due Monday

Chapter 4 Test:  Tuesday (12-4-07)

Chapter 3 & 4 Poster Project:  Due Tuesday (12-4-07)

11-29-07 English
Classwork:  p. 159:  #11-32
Reading

"The Land I Lost" Test:  Friday

AR Test Due Date:  12-14-07

Spelling
Unit 3 Lesson 1 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday
Social Studies (5I only)

Packet Due:  Monday (12-3-07)

Chapter 4 Test:  Tuesday (12-4-07)

Chapter 3 & 4 Poster Project:  Due Tuesday (12-4-07)

11-28-07 English

(5K) Classwork:  p. 184:  #1-22

(5K & 5I) WB. p. 63-64

Reading

HW:  Adjectives/Organization of Descriptive Paragraph WS.

"The Land I Lost" Test:  Friday

AR Test Due Date:  12-14-07

Spelling

Unit 3 Lesson 1 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 1 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 182-189.

HW:  Packet p. 43-44

Packet Due:  Monday (12-3-07)

Chapter 4 Test:  Tuesday (12-4-07)

Chapter 3 & 4 Poster Project:  Due Tuesday (12-4-07)

11-27-07 English
Classwork:  p. 157:#6-28
Reading

Read "The Land I Lost" p. 180-189.

HW:  Author's Purpose/The ow Sound WS.

"The Land I Lost" Test:  Friday

AR Test Due Date:  12-14-07

Spelling

WB. p. 56-57

Unit 3 Lesson 1 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday, Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 1 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Extra Credit:  Due Wednesday

Do #3 on p. 181.  Print two maps with different scale sizes.  Answer the three questions on #3 Think and Apply.

Chapter 3 & 4 Poster Project:  Due Tuesday (12-4-07)

11-26-07 English
HW:  WB. p. 61-62
Reading

HW:  Vocabulary:  hamlet, cultivate, passion, mythology, & karate

"The Land I Lost" Test:  Friday

Spelling

WB. p. 54

HW:  Words 3x each p. 56

Unit 3 Lesson 1 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday, Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 3 Lesson 1 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 180-181.

HW:  Packet p. 42

Extra Credit:  Due Wednesday

Do #3 on p. 181.  Print two maps with different scale sizes.  Answer the three questions on #3 Think and Apply.

Chapter 3 & 4 Poster Project:  Due Tuesday (12-4-07)

Remember:  The Chattanooga Field Trip is Monday.  We will be leaving at exactly 6:00 am.  Please arrive at the school between 5:30 and 5:45.  If your child misses the bus, they are expected to attend school that day.  They should report to the office where they will given their assignments for the day.  Please dress your child warmly (coat, hat, scarf, gloves, etc.).  If they bring items to play with on the bus, it is there responsibility to keep up with it.  While we are in the aquarium, the bus driver will be in the bus and it will be locked.  The students do have $8 dollars that was refunded, but it will be used for their lunch.  If you wish to send more money, an extra $5 should due.  Snacks will be provided in the morning.  See you bright and early on Monday!!!!
11-16-07 English
HW:  Verb Tenses packet
Reading

"The Book That Saved the Earth" Test:  Friday

"Who/What Am I?" Extra Credit Assignment Due

 
Spelling
HW:  "The Book That Saved Earth" Word Find

Unit 2 Lesson 7 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Social Studies (5I only)
Each student should have received a green sheet explaining the Chapter 3& 4 project.  The project is not due until the day of the Chapter 4 test which has not been announced yet. 
11-15-07 English
Classwork:  p. 155:  #16-38
Reading

"The Book That Saved the Earth" Test:  Friday

"Who/What Am I?" Extra Credit Assignment:  The students have been given a handout and instructions about the assignment.  The final due date is Friday.

Spelling
Unit 2 Lesson 7 Story:  Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday
Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 172-179

HW:  Packet p. 40-41

11-14-07 English
HW:  WB. p. 59-60
Reading

HW:  Plot WS.

"The Book That Saved the Earth" Test:  Friday

"Who/What Am I?" Extra Credit Assignment:  The students have been given a handout and instructions about the assignment.  The final due date is Friday.

Spelling

Unit 2 Lesson 7 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday, Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 2 Lesson 7 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 166-171.

HW:  Packet p. 38-39

11-13-07 English
Classwork:  p. 153:  #15-32
Reading

Read "The Book that Saved the World".

HW:  The Long Vowel Sound/Review WS.

"Who/What Am I?" Extra Credit Assignment:  The students have been given a handout and instructions about the assignment.  The final due date is Friday.

Spelling

WB. p. 52-53

Unit 2 Lesson 7 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday, Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 2 Lesson 7 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT

Each student received a Krystal application that will be due Tuesday, November 27.  Please have your parents help you fill out the application.  Also, remember not to put your social security on the application.

11-12-07 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Reading

HW:  Vocabulary:  era, primitive, insignificant, pantomimes, & cease

"Who/What Am I?" Extra Credit Assignment:  The students have been given a handout and instructions about the assignment.  The final due date is Friday.

Spelling

WB. p. 50-51

HW:  p. 52 words 3x each

Unit 2 Lesson 7 Story:  Rough Draft due Wednesday, Final Copy and Rough Draft due Friday

Unit 2 Lesson 7 Test:  Thursday

Social Studies (5I only)

Read p. 159-165

HW:  Ch. 4 Packet p. 36-37

 
11-9-07 English
NO HOMEWORK!!!
Reading
"Stars" Test:  5K:  Friday
Spelling

Unit 2 Lesson 6 Story Due

HW:  "Stars" Crossword Puzzle
Social Studies (5I only)
NO HOMEWORK!!!
11-8-07 English
5K:  HW:  WB. p. 57-58
Reading
"Stars" Test:  5I:  Thursday & 5K:&n