Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 18th August 2007
Here are the highlights of my note to students and parents about vacation homework.
During vacation, one assignment they have is to read every day for 60 minutes. This will improve their reading skills, as well as give them a head start on their next Accelerated Reader goal. On the first day, I tested them to find what level they read at. They were told which books to choose from, and how many points they needed to get before vacation
Please have students read every day. Students should have brought books home, or may need to go to the Southgate library to get more books.
A second assignment is to practice math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division). I have links on my blog to Internet sites students can use. Flashcards are a great way to practice. My blog address is: http://ferreiraeblog.blogspot.com
Also, I would like students to write in their blog during the break. Students can write about anything, make up stories, express views , movie reviews, daily journals, etc. Students log in at: http://www.blogger.com
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 16th August 2007
LA
Comprehension, Vocabulary and Spelling test tomorrow
Read “St. George”
Compare/Contrast essay due Friday
Math WS packet
AR 60 minutes
Science – Take Home Test
12:20 dismissal tomorrow
I have seen the CST scores. In general, they are low and many people’s 5th grade scores are lower than their 4th grade scores. So we will have to work HARD and improve.
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 15th August 2007
LA
Re-read “St. George”
Comp 18-25
MYPAS Questions
Compare/Contrast essay
Math
WS packet
Science 10.2 & wb 76
AR 60 minutes
Minimum day on Friday (12:20)
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 14th August 2007
LA
Re-read “St. George and the Dragon”
Questions
Math
WS packet
AR 60 minutes
AR goal is due Friday and if you want to go to Bingo you need to be very close to your gaol Thursday.
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 13th August 2007
We are having real trouble focusing and staying on task. Please talk with your student about paying attention and actively learning.
Math – WS packet (examples on the Internet – see prior post)
Science – Read 10.1 and do workbook pages 73-75
Progress report needs to be signed.
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 10th August 2007
We do have homework this weekend.
LA
“Top of the World” paragraph – written or on the blog
Math
WS packet
examples and lessons linked below
SS
Get the test signed. The class average was 55, so everyone did poorly.
Read AR 60 minutes Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
We will continue to work and develop our study skills to improve our grades and test results. Don’t worry, we’re just getting started.
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 9th August 2007
LA
Test tomorrow on the story, vocabulary, and spelling – STUDY
Blog- paragraph
Questions
Math
Nothing – we took a huge assessment test today
Social Studies
Organize notes and study
Chapter 2 test tomorrow.
AR 60 minutes
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 8th August 2007
We had a meltdown on the math test. Make sure you re-do yours.
LA
Comp 10-13
Blog – Paragraph
Topic Sentence: Hillary and Norgay faced many obstacles on Mount Everest.
Questions (Fri)
Re-Read “Top of the World
Math
Fix Chapter 1 Test
Open Book/Take Home test
AR 60 minutes
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 8th August 2007
We had a meltdown on the math test. Make sure you re-do yours.
LA
Comp 10-13
Blog – Paragraph
Topic Sentence: Hillary and Norgay faced many obstacles on Mount Everest.
Questions (Fri)
Re-Read “Top of the World
Math
Fix Chapter 1 Test
Open Book/Take Home test
AR 60 minutes
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Posted by Bill Ferreirae on 8th August 2007
LA
Spelling 10-13
Blog – Paragraph
Re-read “Top of the World”
Math
Pg 35 (3-4, 9-20)
Pg 36-37 ( 3,6, 10-12, 13)
Pg 40-41 (B,C, F-J)
AR 60 minutes
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