January 2011
12 posts
Spelling List January 31- February 4
1. Voyage A long journey, especially by ship 2. Isthmus A narrow strip of land between two bodies of water 3. Gulf An extension of an ocean or sea into the land 4. Penisula A long, narrow portion of land extending out into the water 5. Epidemic A disease contracted by many people at one time 6. Sponsor One that finances a project or an event carried out by another person or group 7. Missionary A...
Reds Homestudy January 31 - February 4
5th Grade Math- Mid Chapter Review p. 222 (2- 40 Even) due Thursday, February 3 Finish classwork daily Spelling (attached) 4th Grade Math- Heads Up Due Monday, January 31 Study Math Facts Cursive - Complete through page 30. Major Study- Review all 28 facts for posttest (attached) Quiz Monday,...
January 30 Reds Classroom Update
January 30, 2011 Dear Reds Family - This week I will be attending a seminar on Monday and Tuesday. Justin is ready to lead a study of the reasons for European exploration and an overview of what the Americas looked like prior to first contact. Steven will be on hand to assist. They will also be working to help students finish their Native American/Explorer perspective journals. On Wednesday we...
Reds' and Indigos' Bio Poem
Last week the Indigos shared what they had been learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. The Reds shared what they had been learning about a form of poetry called a bio poem that follows a specific form. The poem below is the reult of that collaboration and sharing.
Martin Brave, determined, self-confident Son of a teacher and a preacher Who loves big words, reading, and equality Who feels...
January 24-28
Reds Homestudy January 24 - 28 Monday - Friday 5th Grade Math- Math’s Mate due Thursday, January 27 Finish classwork daily 4th Grade Math- Heads Up Due Monday, January 31 Study Math Facts Spelling - (attached) Study for: Test Friday, January 28 Major Study- Study and learn next 8 facts (attached) Quiz...
Reds Homestudy January 18 - 20
Tuesday - Thursday Remember: Friday we will be visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School for Excellence. Bring a neat snack for the bus ride and a bag lunch. 5th Grade Math- Math’s Mate Finish classwork daily Due Monday, January 24 4th Grade Math- Heads Up Week 16 Due Monday, January 24 Study Math Facts Spelling-
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Reds Spelling Lists January 18-28
Grade 4 Spelling List Antarctica North America Australia South America Europe Asia Africa Grade 5 Spelling List Antarctica North America Australia South America Europe Asia Africa Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Arctic Ocean Southern Ocean
Reds Homestudy Week of January 10 - 14
Reds Homestudy January 10 - 14 Monday - Friday 5th Grade Math- Chapter Review page 1-49 ODD Finish classwork daily Due Thursday, January 13 4th Grade Math- Heads Up Week 15 Due Monday, January 17 Study Math Facts Spelling & Vocabulary- Study any words you missed last week AND learn definitions for: Test...
Reds Homestudy January 3-7
Reds Homestudy January 3 - 7 Monday - Friday 5th Grade Math- Mid Chapter Review page 174 ALL Finish classwork daily Due Thursday, January 6 4th Grade Math- Heads Up Week 12 Due Monday, January 10 Study Math Facts Spelling - Study Explorer Vocabulary (words below) Test Friday, January 7 Major Study- Study...
Explorers Week 1: Vocabulary and Facts to Learn
Facts to Learn The Iroquois were famous for their League of Five Nations and Society of False Faces. The Inca lived in Peru and built thousands of miles of roads over rocky land for protection. The Pueblo used special rooms called kivas for religious ceremonies and believed in spirits called kachinas. The Aztec were warlike and practiced human sacrifices to please their gods. The Algonquin...