December 10-December 14

Reading-  "Stormalong"  pgs. 332-347  Read the story daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-  bellowing, outcast, reputation, betrayed, yearning, withered, escapades, unfathomable  Study the words daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-  Study the words, complete the homework, and the test will be given on Friday. 
M-  Write the words 3x each
T-  Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W-  Study
Th-  Write a descriptive paragraph about your favorite vacation spot.  Be sure to use at least half of your spelling words.

1.  development                      11.amazement
2.  dispensable                        12.  priceless
3.  enjoyable                           13.  judgment
4.  digestible                           14.  resentment
5.  divisible                             15.  embarrassment
6.  irresistible                          16.  boundless
7.  admissible                          17.  ageless
8.  appointment                       18.  aimless
9.  argument                           19.  motionless
10.  payment                           20.  worthless

Language-  Students will complete daily D.O.L. in class. This will be their study guide for the quiz on Friday.  Be sure to study!!!

Social Studies-
M-  Lesson 1-Read 188-191.  Answer 3-7 on page 191.
T-  Lesson 2-Read 196-199.  Answer 3-7 on page 199.
W-  Lesson 3-Read 202-205.  Answer 3-7 on page 205.
Th-  Lesson 4-Read 210-215.  Answer 3-7 on page 215
F-Chapter 6 Open Book Test

Dates to remember:
December 11th-  Christmas Open House 5:30-7:00
December 13th-  Choir Christmas Performance
December 21st-  Last day for kids (Half Day-dismiss at 11:30)

December 3-December 7

Reading-"Ultimate Field Trip" -304-319  Read the story each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-  adjust, residents, specimens, recoil, pesky, internal, debris  Study the words daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-Study the words daily, complete the homework, and the test will be given on Friday.
M-  Write each word 3x each.
T-  Use each word correctly in a complete sentence.
W-Study
Th-Use at least half of your spelling words to create a paragraph comparing and contrasting two different sea creatures.  Use a Venn Diagram to brainstorm. 
1.  reenter                 11.  unable
2.  refried                 12.  uninformed
3.  reconsider           13.  undesirable
4.  repaint                 14.  untold
5.  reform                 15.  unwise
6.  replay                  16.  nonconductor
7.  retake                  17.  nonproductive
8.  remake                18.  nonexistent
9.  reclaim                19.  nonflammable
10.  replant               20.  nondairy

Language-  Daily D.O.L. will be completed and checked.  The D.O.L. quiz will be given on Friday. 

Social Studies-
M-  Chapter 5 open-book quiz will be given.
T-  Creative Writing-Christmas Acrostic Poem
W-  Begin Chapter 6-  Lesson 1 Read 188-191.  Answer questions 3-7 on page 191.
Th-  Lesson 2  Read 196-199.  Answer questions 3-7 on page 199.
F-  Lesson 3 Read 202-205  Answer questions 3-7 on page 205.

*****Upcoming Events:
December 3-7 Santa Shop
December 6-Santa Pics
December 18-Christmas Open-House
December 21-Half Day for students-Dismiss at 11:30.

November 12-November 16

Reading-  There will be no new story this week.  This week and next will be review.

Vocabulary-  No new vocabulary
Spelling-No new spelling

Language-  We will be completing review worksheets in class through November 21st.

Students will be completing their D.A.R.E. essays in class this week.  We will pick back up with social studies after Thanksgiving.

****November 15th-  Fall Festival  Please send donations of candy or small prizes if possible.  Thanks!!

***November 22-23  Thanksgiving Holidays

***November 29th  D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony at 9:00 in the front foyer.

November 5-November 9

Reading-  Theme 2 Week  We will have no new story this week.  Please read something of your choice for at least 20 minutes each day.

Spelling and Vocabulary-  There will be no new words this week.

Language-We will be reviewing using the Language  Arts book in class this week.
M-Compound sentences-Read pg. 14 , and classwork pg. 15 6-10.
T-Subject/Verb agreement-Read pg. 158 and classwork pg. 159 6-12.
W-Four Kinds of Sentences-Read pg. 4 and classwork pg. 5 6-12.
Th-Review Context Clues-Read pg. 20 and classwork pg. 21 6-12.
F-Capitalizing Titles-Read pg. 438 and classwork pg. 439 6-12.

Social Studies-  We will be working on the D.A.R.E essay during Social Studies this week.

****Fall Festival is November 15th.  Any donations of candy or small prizes would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks for all you do!!

October 29-November 2

Reading- "Leonardo's Horse" pgs. 230-243.  Read the story daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-  scholars, specialized, gesture, envisioned, proportion, resisted
Study the words daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-Study the words daily, complete weekly homework, and the test will be given on Friday.
M-  Write the words 5x each.
T-Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W-Study
Th-Study
F-  All homework is due!!

1.  congress                               11.  umbrella
2.  English                                 12.  merchandise
3.  fortress                                 13.  remembrance
4.  expression                            14.  concrete
5.  conclude                               15.  goggles
6.  complain                               16.  portray
7.  complex                                17.  technique
8.  distrust                                  18.  accompany
9.  contribute                              19.  function
10.  explode                               20/  membrane

Language-  D.O.L. will be completed and corrected daily.  This is to be used as the study guide for the quiz on Friday. 

Social Studies- 
M-  Lesson 4  Read pgs. 144-147 and answer 3-7.
T-  Complete Chapter 4 open-book test.
W-Chapter 4 in-class project
Th-Chapter 4 in-class project
F-  Creative Writing

**October 30-  Candy Crash!!!!!!!!!!  Thanks to everyone for sending candy!!!

October 22-October 26

Reading-"When Washington Crossed the Delaware" pgs. 204-217
Read the story daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-crucial, crisis, maneuvered, perseverance, encountered, persuading, appealed, destiny
Study the words daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-  Study the words daily, and the test will be on Friday.  All spelling homework is due on FRIDAY.
M-Write the words 3x each.
T-  Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W-Study
Th-Write a short story about a time when you were scared.  Be sure to use at least half of your spelling words.
1.  entire                               11.  wisdom
2.  hospital                            12.  journey
3.  public                               13.  condition
4.  combine                           14.  whisper
5.  golden                              15.  identify
6.  chimney                           16.  establish
7.  pretzel                             17.  furnace
8.  survive                            18.  capture
9.  absorb                             19.  marvelous
10.  turmoil                           20.  nursery

Language-Students will complete and correct daily D.O.L.  Study, and review for quiz on Friday.  (Students know to review skills that have already been tested as well.)

Social Studies-Begin Chapter 4
M-  Lesson 1 pgs. 122-125 Answer 2-6
T-  Lesson 2 pgs. 130-133 Answer questions 2-6.
W- Lesson 3 pgs. 136-139 Answer questions 2-6
Th-DARE
F-  Lesson 4 pgs. 144-147 Answer questions 2-6

**October 25th  Report Cards
**October 30th  Candy Crash 6-7:30
Please send a bag or two of candy if possible.  Thanks!!!!!
Internet4classrooms.com is a helpful websit for 5th Grade Content. 

October 15-October 19

Reading-"When the Circus Came to Town" pgs. 178-191.  Read the story each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.  Review the "Theme" focus skill on 174-175.

Vocabulary-fret, assured, nudged, outlandish, ruckus, proclaimed.  Study the words each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-Please study the words daily, and complete all weekly homework to be turned in on Friday.  Homework:
M-Write each word 3x each
T-Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W-Study
Th-Write a description of a show that you have attended, such as the circus.  Use at least half of your spelling words in the description.  Proofread, and underline the spelling words.
1.  suppose                       11.  collect
2.  hurricane                     12.  slippery
3.  ballad                          13.  common
4.  bellow                         14.  arrange
5.  success                       15.  suffer
6.  appeal                         16.  follow
7.  announcer                   17.  kennel
8.  tissue                          18.  squirrel
9.  excellent                     19.  message
10.  terrific                      20.  summary

Language-D.O.L. will be completed and checked in class. Study this each day, and the test will be given on Friday.

Social Studies-
M-  Students will complete their Chapter 3 in-class project.
T-  Students will complete Lesson 1 of Chapter 4 -Read pgs. 122-125 and answer questions 2-7.
W-  Lesson 2 Read pgs. 130-133.  Answer questions 2-6.
Th-DARE
F-Lesson 3 Read pgs. 136-139 Answer questions 2-6

Dates to remember:
-October 25th-Report cards go home.
-October 30th-Candy Crash 6-7:30.
-November 2nd-Fall picture remakes

October 8-October 12

Reading:  "Night of San Juan" (150-162)  Read the story daily, and the test will be on Thursday.

Vocabulary- wistful, grateful, grim, raspy, swarmed, revelers, irresistible
Study the words daily, and the test will be on Thursday.

Spelling-  Be sure to study the words daily, complete weekly homework, and the test will be on Friday.
Homework:
M-Write the words 3x each.
T-Use the words in a correct, complete sentence.
W-Study
Th-Imagine you are experience a first-time visit to a beach on the Night of San Juan.  Write a short story about this experience.  Use at least half of your spelling words.  Be sure to underline them, and use them correctly.
***All spelling homework is due on Friday.
1.  drizzle                             11.  struggle
2.  gobble                             12.  wiggle
3.  meddle                            13.  spindle
4.  shuffle                            14.  speckle
5.  bundle                             15.  griddle
6.  pickle                              16.  ripple
7.  hobble                             17.  article
8.  topple                              18.  triple
9.  hurtle                               19.  jingle
10.  vehicle                           20.  bugle

Language:  Daily D.O.L. will be completed and checked in class.  Study daily, and the test will be on Friday.

Social Studies- Chapter 3
Monday-Lesson 5 (110-113)  Read the lesson and answer questions 2-6.
Tuesday-Read and discuss 116-117 Lines of Latitude and Longitude.
Wednesday-Complete Chapter 3 Test.
Thursday and Friday- Complete Chapter 3 in-class project. 

October 1-October 5

**Open House-Thursday, October 4th. 6-7:30.

Reading-Theme 1 Review Week-"It Takes Talent"pgs. 126-135.  Students will read the story daily and test on Thursday.

Vocabulary-genial, prognostication, stricken, dramatically, restrain, protest, feverishly, overcome, flop, spectacular.  Students need to study the words daily, and will be tested on Thursday.  Homework for this week will be for vocabulary.
M-Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
T-Use at least half of the words in a story about your most challenging childhood memory.
W-Study
Th-Study

Spelling-  No new words and no spelling test this week.

Language- Daily D.O.L. will be completed and checked in class each day.  Students need to study this daily, and they will complete the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-Chapter 3 Age of Exploration
M-Lesson 1 (pgs. 84-87)  Read and answer questions 2-6 on pg. 87.
T-Lesson 2 (pgs. 90-93)  Read and answer questions 2,3,4,5,and 7 on pg. 93.
W-Lesson 3 (pgs. 96-101)  Read and answer questions 2-7
Th-D.A.R.E.
F-Lesson 4 (104-107)  Read and answer questions 2-7 on pg. 107.

September 24-September 28

Reading-Theme 1 Review  There will be no new story this week.  We will be working in class to complete the Theme Review Test.

Vocabulary-No new list. 

Spelling-  The words are review, and they will have homework with these.  No spelling test on Friday.
M-  Write the words in ABC order.
T-  Use the words correctly in a complete sentence.
Th-  Write a short, FUNNY story using at least 10 of the words. 
1.  bandage                            11.  fraud
2.  switch                               12.  feud
3.  measure                            13.  laundry
4.  threat                                14.  royalty
5.  timid                                 15.  rescue
6.  reason                              16.  hurrying
7.  thief                                 17.  obeyed
8.  obtain                               18.  tried
9.  eager                               19.  worrying
10.  niece                              20.  carried

Language-  D.O.L. will be completed and checked each day.  This is the study guide for the quiz on Friday.  Be sure to study D.O.L.s from the past weeks as well.

Social Studies-
M-Complete the Chapter 2 In-Class Project
T-Chapter 3/Lesson 1 (84-87)  Read and answer questions 2-6.
W- Lesson 2 (90-93) Read and answer questions 2-6.
Th-D.A.R.E.
F-Lesson 3(96-101) Read and answer questions 2-6.

September 17-September 21

Reading-"Nelly Bly" pgs. 108-117  Read the story daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-  relented, faze, eccentric, infuriated, disheartened, impassable, crusaded  Study the words daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-Study daily, and the test will be given on Friday.
Homework:
M-  Write the words 3x each.
T-  Use the words correctly in a complete sentence.
W-Study
Th-Write a short autobiography using at least 10 spelling words.
All spelling work is due on Friday.
1.  talked                                 11.  buying
2.  hurried                                12.  dried
3.  smiling                                13.  picnicking
4.  dropped                              14.  scared
5.  clapping                              15.  driving
6.  stepped                               16.  obeyed
7.  worried                               17.  playing
8.  worrying                             18.  tried
9.  changing                             19.  carried
10.  stayed                               20.  hurrying

The spelling words will get more difficult each week.  Be sure to prepare for the tests.

Language-  Study the corrected, weekly D.O.L. to prepare for the grammar quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-
M-Lesson 3 (54-57)
Read and answer questions 2-6 on pg. 57
T-Lesson 4 (60-63)
Read and answer questions 2-6 on pg. 63
W- Lesson 5 (68-71)
Read and answer questions 2-6 pg. 71
Th-Chapter 2 Open-Book quiz
F-Complete the quiz.

September 10-September 14

Reading-"Chang and the Bamboo Flute" (pgs. 80-92)  Read the story each night, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-  pried, desperately, sneered, indignantly, urgently, grudgingly 
Study the words each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-  Study the words daily, and the test will be given on Friday.
Homework:
M-  Write the words 3x each.
T-  Use each word correctly in a complete sentence.
W-  Study
Th-Use at least 10 of the words in a creative short story.
1.  counter                           11.  royalty
2.  fraud                              12.  powder
3.  oyster                             13.  annoying
4.  appoint                           14.  cashew
5.  drawn                             15.  scoop
6.  awning                            16.  bamboo
7.  laundry                           17.  browse
8.  feud                               18.  ointment
9.  shawl                             19.  rooster
10.  jewel                           20.  rescue

Language-  Study the Daily Oral Language worksheet for the quiz on Friday. 

Social Studies-
M-  Complete Chapter 1 in-class project
T-  Begin Chapter 2-Lesson 1 (pgs. 38-43) 2-6 pg. 43
W-  Lesson 2 (pgs. 46-49) 2-6 pg. 49
Th- Lesson 3(pgs. 54-57) 2-6 pg. 57
F-Lesson 4(pgs. 60-63) 2-6 pg. 63

September 4-September 7

Reading- "Line Drive" pgs. 57-67  Be sure to read the story each night, and the test for this week will be on Friday.

Vocabulary- maven, mortified, reigned, conceited, designated, smirk, and exhilarated
Be sure to study these words daily, and they will be part of the reading test on Friday. 

Spelling-  Be sure to study daily, and your test will be given on Friday.  Spelling homework will be turned in on Friday as well.  Parents please be sure spelling homework is being worked on each night.  The point of the assignment is to help the student prepare for the test.  Thanks for all you do.
Homework:
T-Write each word 5x each
W-Study the words
Th-Use the words correctly in a detailed sentence.  Be sure to underline the word.

1.  needle                                         11.  eager
2.  speech                                        12.  shadow
3.  reason                                         13.  saying
4.  crease                                         14.  mild
5.  thief                                             15.  coach
6.  fade                                             16.  smoke
7.  obtain                                          17.  twice
8.  faint                                             18.  human
9.  steep                                           19.  teenage
10.  rayon                                         20.  niece

Language-D.O.L. worksheets that have been checked and corrected in class will be used as a study guide for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies- 
T-  Complete lesson 4 questions and review for open-book quiz on Wednesday.
W-  Chapter 1 Open-book quiz.  Students will be able to use the textbook and answers from lesson questions that have been corrected.
Th-D.A.R.E
F-  Chapter 1 in-class project.

AUGUST 27TH-AUGUST 31

Reading-  "Rope Burn"  pgs. 26-39  Be sure to read the story each night.  Test will be on Thursday.

Vocabulary- humiliation, expectations, fringes, hesitating, sincere, coaxed
Be sure to study words nightly, and the test will be on Thursday.

Spelling-  Study words daily.  Homework for the week will be stapled and turned in on Friday.
Monday-Write the words 5x each.
Tuesday-  Use the words correctly in a  complete, detailed sentence.  Be sure to underline the spelling word.
Wednesday-Study
Thursday-Suppose your friend is afraid of something you are having to do in P.E.  Write a note to your friend that discusses the conflict, and suggest an action that may lead to a resolution.  Use at least 10 of your spelling words in the note.  Be sure to underline the word.
1.  bandage                                         11.  scrap
2.  chest                                              12. shift
3.  drift                                                13.  smash
4.  dull                                                 14.  switch
5.  dusk                                               15.  swept
6.  stretch                                           16.  threat
7.  flock                                                17.  timid
8.  fond                                                18.  plaid
9.  measure                                         19.  trust
10.  does                                              20.  twist

Language-Students will work on Daily Oral Language worksheet through the week.  We will check and correct as we go, and they will complete quiz a quiz on Friday. The sheet stays in their binder, and should be used as a study guide.

Social Studies-  Chapter 1
M-Lesson 1 pgs. 6-9
      Read and discuss pgs. 6-9, and answer questions 1-5 for classwork.
T- Lesson 2 pgs. 14-19
     Read and discuss pgs. 14-19, and answer questions 1-6 for classwork.
W- Lesson 3 pgs. 22-25
     Read and discuss pgs. 22-25, and answer questions 1-6 for classwork.
Th- Lesson 4  pgs. 28-31
     Read and discuss pgs. 28-31, and answer questions 1-6 for classwork.
F-  Complete Chapter 1 (open-book) test.

May 7th - May 11th

Reading-"Klondike Kate"  pgs. 696-711.  Read and review daily for the test on Thursday.

Vocabulary-remote, laden, appalled, invest, floundered, grueling, isolated
Study your words daily for the test on Thursday.

Spelling- The test will be given on Thursday because of Field Day on Friday.(Be sure to study, and complete homework practice.)
M-  Write the words 3x each.
T-  Pretend you received an invitation to visit the Klondike.  Write a friendly letter explaining why they will not be able to go.  Use as many spelling words as possible in your letter.  Write a half page to a page.
W- Study
1.  astronomy                       11.  cyclical
2.  disaster                           12.  bicyclist
3.  asterisk                           13. cyclone
4.astronaut                           14.  encyclopedia
5.  asteroid                           15.  hydrogen
6.  chronic                            16.  hydrant
7.  chronicle                          17.  hydrate
8.  chronology                       18.  optic
9.  chronological                    19.  optician
10.  synchronize                     20.  optical

Language-  Weekly D.O.L will be completed through Wednesday.  This will be used as a study guide for quiz on Thursday.  Review daily.

Social Studies-  Chapter 14
M-Lesson 1 Read 498-501  Answer 1-7 in class. 
T- Lesson 2 Read 504-507  Answer 2-7 in class.
W-Lesson 3 Read 512-515 Answer 2-7 in class
Th-  Chapter 14 Open-Book Test

***May 10th-OMS Play $1.00
***May 11th-Field Day-Please send a note to PE teachers if you are able to help in any way. 
THANKS for all you do!!!

April 30th-May 4th

Reading-"Lewis and Clark" pgs. 664-675  Read the story daily, and the test will be on Thursday.

Vocabulary- asset, intently, profusely, ordeal, terrain, dismal, peril, esteem
Study the words daily, and the test will be on Thursday.

Spelling-  Study the words, and the test is on Friday.  Weekly homework is due on Friday as well.
M-Write the words 3x each.
T-  Write a pretend journal entry as if you were on the Lewis and Clark expedition.  Use as many spelling words as possible.
W-Study
Th-Write the words in cursive
1.  unsuccessful                                     11.  impassible
2.  undoubtedly                                     12.  encouragement
3.  impossibly                                        13.  unbelievable
4.  disloyalty                                          14.  unselfishly
5.  deactivation                                      15.  rearrangement
6.  unlikable                                           16.  discoverable
7.  replacement                                      17.  dishonesty
8.  unsafely                                            18.  unbreakable
9.  uncollectible                                      19.  reappearance
10.  immeasurable                                  20.  reassurance


Social Studies-  Completing Chapter 13
M-  Lesson 4 Read pgs. 472-477 Answer 3-7
T-  Lesson 5  Read pgs. 482-487 Answer 3-7 pg. 485
W-Open-book test on Chapter 13 452-487
Th-F-  Chapter 13 in-class project

April 2nd-April 5th

Updated Version:

Since we are reviewing for ARMT Plus this week, we have decided to have no new spelling and vocabulary tests.  Please be sure to read at least twenty minutes each night.

Language-Weekly D.O.L.  will be completed each day, and we will have a quiz on Thursday.

Social Studies-  We will complete Chapter 12 Open Book Test on Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday we will complete the Chapter 12 in-class project.
Thursday-Easter creative writing

We hope to see everyone at our Testing Open House on Tuesday.

April 2-April 5

Reading-  We will be reviewing for ARMT Plus Testing (No new story)  Please be sure to read at least twenty minutes each night.

Vocabulary-  We will have a vocabulary quiz on Thursday.  Study your words each night.
excursions, giddy, pinnacle, gleeful, panic, turbulent, precious

Spelling-  We will have a spelling test on Thursday.  Study the words each night.
Homework will be due on Thursday.
M-  Write each  word three times.
T-Use each word correctly in a sentence.
W-Study
1.  addresses                                     11.  radios
2/  armies                                           12.  halves
3.  calves                                           13.  hooves
4.  countries                                      14.  knives
5.  leaves                                           15.  taxes
6.  buses                                            16.  tomatoes
7.  videos                                          17.  opportunities
8.  echoes                                         18.  volcanoes
9.  shelves                                        19  stitches
10.  studios                                       20.  wolves

Language-  Weekly DOL  quiz will be on Thursday.

Social Studies-  Chapter 12 Open Book Test Monday.
Tuesday-Wednesday -Students will work to complete Chapter 12 project in class.
Thursday-  Creative writing in class (Easter writing)

March 19th-March 23rd

Reading-"Any Small Goodness"  pgs. 594-605
Read the story each night, and the test will be on Thursday.


Vocabulary-gouges, desolate, bustles, fervor, immaculate, assuage
Study the words daily, and the test will be on Thursday

Spelling-  Study the words daily, and test will be on Friday.  Homework is due on Friday as well.
M-  Write the words three times each
T-  Use spelling words ( as many as possible) to write an informational text about whether you are a "cat person" or a "dog person".
W-Study
Th-  Write the words in cursive

1.  assign                                 11.  knowledge
2.  autumn                                12.  lightning
3.  column                                13.  resign
4.  crumb                                  14.  rhyme
5.  debris                                 15.  solemn
6.  delight                                16.  thorough
7.  design                                 17.  scenery
8.  glisten                                 18.  whirl
9.  hasten                                  19.  wreath
10.  knead                                 20.  wrestled


Language-  DOL will be completed and corrected in class for the study guide.  The quiz will be given on Friday.  Study each day.

Social Studies-  Chapter 12 416-447
M-Lesson 1  Read pgs. 416-419  Answer 3-7 pg. 419
T-Lesson 2  Read pgs. 420-427   Answer 3-7 pg. 427
W-Lesson 3 Read pgs. 432-435  Answer 3-7 pg. 435
Th-Lesson 4 Read pgs. 440-445 Answer 3-7 pg. 445


Have a great Spring Break!!!

March 12th-March 16th

Reading-"Power of W.O.W." pgs. 570-581  Read the story each night.  Test will be on Thursday.

Vocabulary- somberly, stammers, monopolize, deflated, enraptured, enterprising, cumbersome
Study your words daily, and the test is on Thursday.

Spelling-  Study your words daily, and test will be Friday.  All spelling homework is due Friday.
M-Write the words 3x each.
T-Pretend you are participating in a fundraiser for your school or after school program.  Write a persuasive letter to people to convince to give to your cause.  Use as many spelling words that make sense as possible.
W-Study
Th-Write the spelling words in cursive

1.  acceleration                                          11.  repetition
2.  accumulation                                         12,  mansion
3.  activation                                              13.  pension
4.  alteration                                               14.  passion
5.  authorization                                          15.  tension
6.  calculation                                             16.  champion
7.  cancellation                                           17.  confusion
8.  dedication                                              18.  permission
9.  organization                                           19.  population
10.  demolition                                            20.  companion

Lanugage-  Weekly D.O.L.  will be completed and corrected in class to be used a study guide for a quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-  Chapter 11
M-Lesson 4  Read 398-403  Answer 3-7
T-  Chapter 11 Open-Book test
W-Chapter 11 in-class project
Th-  Complete Chapter 11 project in class

Friday-Math Blitz

Thanks to everyone who supported our OIS Pepsi Fundraiser!!!

March 5th-March 9th

Reading-"Interrupted Journey" 542-553
Read the story each day, and the test is on Thursday.

Vocabulary-basking, sleek, vital, damage, analyzing, detect
Study the words daily, and the test is on Thursday.

Spelling-Test on Friday.  Homework for this week is as follows:
Monday-Write the words 3x each.
Tuesday-Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper telling why you think a certain animal (your choice) should be preserved.  Use as many spelling words as possible.
Wednesday-Study
Thursday-Write the spelling words in cursive.
1.  incompetent                           11.  outpatient
2.  uphold                                   12.  outspoken
3.  inconsiderate                         13.  outwit
4.  indecisive                              14.  downbeat
5.  outrank                                   15.  downgrade
6.  inhumane                                16.  downplay
7.  inorganic                                17.  downtown
8.  income                                   18.  uplift
9.  invertebrate                           19.  upstage
10.  outgoing                               20.  uptight

Language- Students will complete weekly DOL.  This should be used as a study guide for the quiz on Friday.

Socia Studies-Chapter 11 pgs. 376-405
Monday-Lesson 1 pgs. 378-383 Read and answer 3-7
Tuesday-Lesson 2 pgs. 388-391 Read and answer 3-7
Wednesday-Lesson 3 pgs. 394-397 Read and answer 3-7
Thursday-Lesson 4 pgs. 400-403 Read and answer 3-7
Friday-Math Blitz

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February 27th-March 2nd

Reading-  Review Week- We will be completing ARMT practice passages in class.
 No new story for the week. 
Please be sure to read at least twenty minutes each night.

Vocabulary-  No new vocabulary

Spelling-  No new spelling

Social Studies-Complete Chapter 10
M-Lesson 3(360-365) Read and answer 2-7
T-Lesson 4(368-371) Read and answer 3-7
W-Complete Chapter 10 open-book test
Th-  Chapter 10 in-class project

Friday-  Math Blitz-Fairytale Math

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February 20th-February 24th

Reading-  Theme Week-  There will be no new story for this week.  Students will complete review testing on Tuesday and Wednesday on past focus skills.  Be sure to read at least 20 minutes each night.  (anything of choice)

Vocabulary and Spelling-  There will be no new vocabulary or spelling for this week.  There will be no spelling or vocabulary test for this week.

Language-  We will complete daily DOL, and there will be a review quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-  Begin Chapter 10 (342-373)
Tues.-  Complete Chapter 9 project
Wed.-  Lesson 1 (344-347)  Read and answer 2-6
Thurs.- Lesson 2 (354-357) Read and answer 2-7
Friday-Math Blitz

Monday-2/27-Lesson 3 (360-365) Read and answer 2-7
Tues.  2/28-Lesson 4 (368-371) Read and answer 3-7
Wed. 2/29-Read extra information (366-367, 372-373)
Thurs.3/1- Chapter 10 open-book test

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February 13th - February 17th

Reading-"Inventing the Future"-pgs. 494-509  Read the story nightly. Focus Skill: Main Idea and Details.
Reading test will be on Thursday.

Vocabulary-Vocabulary test will be on Thursday.  Study your words nightly.
tendency, feat, irrepressible, prestigious, device, industry

Spelling-Test will be on Friday.  Study words each night.
Homework:
M-Write the words 3 x each,
T-  Use each word correctly in a sentence.  (Underline the word)
W- Study
Th-  Write your words in cursive.

1.  steal                                    11.  flare
2.  steel                                    12.  flair
3.  waste                                  13.  dual
4.  waist                                   14.  duel
5.  weak                                  15.  stationary
6.  week                                  16.  stationery
7.  base                                   17.  flower
8.  bass                                   18.  flour
9.  pain                                    19.  sight
10.  pane                                 20.  site


Language-  Daily Oral Language will be completed and checked in class to be used as a study guide.  Test will be on Friday.  Be sure to review!!

Social Studies-Complete Chapter 9
M-  Read extra information 300-301, 308-309, 318-319, 324-325
T-Complete Chapter 9 open-book test
W&TH-  in class Chapter 9 project
F-Math Blitz

February 6th-February 10

Reading-  "Project Mulberry" pgs. 468-479  Read the story nightly.  Test is on Thursday.

Vocabulary-  compartments, swayed, phobia, invasion, vetoed, wispy
Be sure to study each night.  Test is on Thursday.

Spelling-  Study the words nightly, complete homework by Friday, and test will be on Friday.
Homework:
M-  Write the words 3 times each.
T-  Make a chart- ous words, eous words, ious words
W-  Study words
Th-Write each word in cursive.

1.  courteous                             11.  gracious
2.  hazardous                             12.  ambitious
3.  humorous                             13.  discourteous
4.  monstrous                            14.  dangerous
5.  porous                                  15.  anxious
6.  curious                                 16.  spontaneous
7.  furious                                  17.  religious
8.  glorious                                18.  delicious
9.  delirious                               19.  mountainous
10.  fictitious                             20.  ridiculous

Social Studies-Chapter 9 pgs. 296-325
We will read and answer questions from each lessons in class.  The open-book test will be on Tuesday, February 14th. 

Monday-Lesson 1 pgs. 296-299  Answer questions 2-7.
Tuesday-Lesson 2 pgs. 302-307 Answer questions 3,4,5
Wednesday-Lesson 3 pgs. 312-317  Answer questions3,4,5
Thursday-Lesson 4 pgs. 320-323 Answer questions 3,4,6
Friday-Math

Monday-Extra Information-Read 300-301,308-309, 318-319, and 324-325
Tuesday-Chapter 9 Test

****Friday-Math Blitz-  "Decade Day"

January 30-February 3

Reading-  "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street"  pgs. 442-455 The reading test will be on Thursday.  Read the story each night to prepare.

Vocabulary-  hiatus, embarked, unimaginable, extravagant, gourmet, throng, precarious
Vocabulary test will be on Thursday.  Be sure to review words and definitions each day.

Spelling- Spelling test will be on Friday.  Be sure to review each day.  Spelling homework for the week will be as follows: 
M-  Write each word 5x each.
T-  Use each word correctly in a sentence
Th-Write each word in cursive
**All spelling work will be stapled and turned in on Friday.

1.  accountant                                 11.  dependent
2.  applicant                                   12.  indulgent
3.  attendant                                    13.  insistent
4.  defiant                                       14.  urgent
5.  mutineer                                    15.  auctioneer
6.  expectant                                   16.  accompanist
7.  hesitant                                      17.  artist
8.  quadrant                                    18.  cellist
9.  resistant                                     19.  technician
10.  servant                                     20.  novelist

Language-  Students will complete daily D.O.L., and it will be reviewed in class.  They need to study this nightly to prepare for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-  Complete Chapter 8  Students will read lessons and answer questions in class.
M-  Lesson 3 pgs. 278-281.  Read and answer questions 2-7 on page 281.
T-  Lesson 4 pgs. 286-289  Read and answer questions 2-7  on page 289.
W-  Students will complete the open-book test on Chapter 8.  pgs. 262-291
Th-F-  Students will complete their in class Chapter 8 project.

Friday-Math Blitz  After tests are completed, we will review math skills the rest of the day. 
Theme:  Out of this World Math-  Students will dress for outer space.

January 23-27

Reading:  "The School Story"  pgs. 405-423.  Students need to read their story nightly, and we will have a test on this Thursday.

Vocabulary:  tempted, insights, essence, indication, proposed, instinct, baffled
Students need to review these words nightly, and we will have vocabulary test on Thursday.

Spelling:  Students need to review nightly, and we will have the test on Friday.  Spelling homework due on Friday. 
M-Write words 3x each
T-Write a descriptive paragraph about somewhere you have traveled using as many spelling words as possible.  Underline the words.
TH-Write the spelling words in cursive

1.  inactive                                        11.  illegal
2.  inaccurate                                    12.  illiterate
3.  irregular                                       13.  illegible
4.  irrelevant                                     14.  inaction
5.  ineffective                                    15.  independent
6.  imbalance                                     16.  invalid
7.  immature                                      17.  indefinite
8.  impatient                                      18.  injustice
9.  imperfect                                      19.  irreplaceable
10.  impossible                                   20.  impolite

Social Studies: 
 Monday-Finish up Chapter 7 in-class project.
Tuesday-Begin Chapter 8 War for Independence pgs. 262-291
     Lesson 1 262-267 Questions 3-7 in class.
Wednesday-  Lesson 2-270-273 Questions 2-6 in class.
Thursday-  Lesson 3 278-281  Questions 2-7 in class.
Friday-  Math Blitz

Monday- January 30-  Lesson 4 286-289  Questions 2-7 in class.
Tuesday-January 31-  Open-Book Test on Chapter 8 pgs. 262-291

January 17-January 20

Reading:  This is review week, and we will be working in class reading skills. (compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequence, and using context clues)  There will be no reading story for this week.

Spelling:  There will be no new spelling words and test this week.

Vocabulary:  There will be no new vocabulary words and test this week.

Social Studies:  We will be finishing Chapter 7.  The open book test covering pages 228-257 will be on Wednesday.  They will work in class on a small project for Chapter 7 on Thursday and Friday. 


Graded papers will be sent home on Wednesday of this week. 

January9-January 13

ROLL TIDE!!!!!

Reading:  This is theme week, and we will not have a new story.  Please read at least 20 minutes each night for fluency practice.

Spelling:  We will have a review spelling test on Friday.

1.  enemy                                            11.  digestible
2.  fanatic                                           12.  enjoyable
3.  honest                                            13.  admissible
4.  ocean                                             14.  argument
5.  slogan                                            15.  amazement
6.  reclaim                                          16.  priceless
7.  reconsider                                     17.  capitol
8.  uninformed                                    18.  general
9.  unwise                                           19.  mayor
10.  nonexistent                                   20.  theater


Language:
Students will use their daily D.O.L. skill sheets to study and prepare for Quiz on Friday.

Social Studies:Chapter 7 Causes of the Revolution pgs. 228-257.
We will complete daily lessons on this chapter, and we will have an open-book quiz on Wednesday, January 18th.