Reading Comprehension:

Students will continue citing evidence from the text to support their answers to comprehension questions.

SSR: Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

The genre for the month of October is science fiction. Students should show their selected science fiction book to me for approval. As a response to this literature, students will make a shoebox diorama, with a description of the scene and the page number from the book glued or taped on one side of the box, and the title, author and summary of the book glued or taped on the other side of the box. The students have been given the grading rubric. Check out the following websites for ideas on making a shoebox diorama.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diorama

http://www.abcteach.com/babysit/projects/dioramas.htm

http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/book_reports/m-diorama.htm

WRITING:

This week students will continue using a different strategy to begin a story. In addition, they will continue persuasive writing.

 

Science

Students are reading about plant life.

Social Studies

Students have been placed in a study group and assigned a specific North American tribe to study. They may use powerpoint, keynote, or some other multimedia presentation software or a presentation board. Boards can be purchased at places like GW School Supply and Target. Using pictures and information they find online and print out, they will put together a presentation for Social Studies with their group. Groups will be given class time to do this, but should dedicate time at home as well. In their groups they will decide what parts of the presentation each member is responsible for.

Bible:

We are studying the book of Psalms. Parents are encouraged to dialogue with their child about their favorite psalms and share the significance it holds for them.

 

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week 2 Corinthians 5:17 and the test will be this Friday, October 24. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

2 Corinthians 5:17

SPELLING:

Lesson 11 words will be tested this Friday, October 24.

Words with ti, ci, si and xi

  1. discussion
  2. ancient
  3. anxious
  4. sufficient
  5. partial
  6. explosion
  7. association
  8. conscience
  9. distinction
  10. questionnaire
  11. potential
  12. beneficial
  13. sacrificial
  14. indication
  15. negotiation

Challenge Words 

  1. essential
  2. crucifixion
  3. cancellation
  4. especially
  5. omniscient

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Joni and Friends Event: October 24
  • PST Movie Night: October 24
  • Homecoming: October 31
  • NO SCHOOL Veterans’s Day: November 11
  • NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28
  • End of First Semester: December 5
  • Elementary Drama “A Bag Full of Fables”: December 5
  • K-6 Christmas Program: December 12
  • NO SCHOOL Christmas Break: December 15-January 2 School Resumes: January 5