OCTOBER READING:
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 persuasive writing.
LITERATURE:
We are currently reading the book, “Sign of the Beaver,” by Elizabeth George Speare. This is a Newbery Honor Book which tells the story of 12 year old Matt as he faces challenges and dangers alone in the Maine wilderness of 1763. This literature study enhances our research of the North American Natives.
MATH:
There will be a test on Chapter 3: Multiplication on Tuesday, October 21.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week students will work in groups to research a particular Native American region and make a Powerpoint presentation.
BIBLE:
This week we begin Unit 3: The Prophetic Writings.
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
- discussion
- ancient
- anxious
- sufficient
- partial
- explosion
- association
- conscience
- distinction
- questionnaire
- potential
- beneficial
- sacrificial
- indication
- negotiation
Challenge Words
- essential
- crucifixion
- cancellation
- especially
- 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
- Happy Birthday to Owen McCann: November 25
- 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