Apologies for this being a little late. This is what we are up to this week...
Grammar
Writing--we will be working on a Thanksgiving paragraph in class.
Reading
No Spelling this week!
Social Studies
Reminders
Grammar
- identify verbs in sentences
- use the correct form of a verb in the present and past tense
Writing--we will be working on a Thanksgiving paragraph in class.
Reading
- in small groups for differentiation of instruction
- when answering questions, refer back to the text to support answers
No Spelling this week!
Social Studies
- three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) and their responsibilities
- three levels of government (federal, state, and local)
- know the reason for separation of powers
- helpful websites: http://government.pppst.com/3branches.html http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/branches_government.htm BrainPop.com movie: “Branches of Government” (username-EVAE185, password-Dekalb)
Reminders
- School picture orders are due on Wednesday.
- Please check your child's binder and planner daily.
- Students should be recording their reading on their November calendars.
- If you have not already done so, please provide your email address on this blog page so updates can be sent directly to your email. And if you see any other parents from my class, please encourage them to sign up. So far only 7 parents have signed up.
- Thank you so much for your support at home...it makes a huge difference.