Week of 10-1-12

This week we willcover the following content:

 

Reading

-The focus skillis compare & contrast;  More practice here: http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/4th-comprehension_MBQD.htmlsearch for Boa or Python! (article)

-The story thisweek is Danitra Brown Leaves Town (Test Monday 10-8)

 

Vocabulary

-Vocab from DanitraBrown Leaves Town (on Reading Test) Practice on Spelling City

-Vocab from Writer'sLog Lesson 5 (on Reading Test) Practice on Spelling City

 

Science

-Unit 4: PhysicalProperties of Matter (cont)  TestThursday (10-4)

 

Math

-Chapter 2 TestThursday (10-2) begin Chapter 3 (Algebra: Expressions, Equations, and Patterns)

-Topics include: Algebra,Expressions, Equations, Patterns, Functions

-If your childdoes not know his/her multiplication facts (they will struggle with thischapter and the chapters following), it is their responsibility (with yourencouragement of course) to practice at home.  There are tons of onlineresources available.  http://www.multiplication.com/games

 

Writing

-Writingexpository (essay) writing – first solo writing on 10-5

 

Grammar

Fragments and Run-onSentences (on Reading Test)  Practice: http://www.time4writing.com/sentence-writing/fragments-run-ons/

 

Spelling

See Spelling Cityfor your list of words (10-1 assignment).  All assignments due beforeschool Friday (Test Friday)

 

Scholastic Book Orders

You can order through me, or click on the link to the right to order using your own credit card.  I still get the points ;)