April 29-May3

This is going to be a review week in preparation for ARMT testing. 
There will be no new spelling, vocabulary, or stories this week. 
Please have your child read at least 20 minutes each day, and you can have them discuss what they have read.  This will help with comprehension. 

***Field Trip Money Due by May 1st-$12.00/Barrons
***April 30th Progress Reports Go Home.
***May 6 Testing Begins
***May 14 OIS Field Day
***May 15th Barrons Field Trip

April 22-April 26th

Reading-"Top of the World" pgs. 724-739 Read the story each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-summit, accustomed, streamlined, essential, secure, acclimate - Be sure to study the words each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-  Be sure to study each day, complete weekly homework, and the test will be given on Friday.
M-  Write each word 5x each.
T-  Use each word correctly in a complete sentence.
W-Study
Th-  Use at least half of the spelling words to write about an adventure you would like to make some day. 
F-Test
1.  tractor                            11.  rupture
2.  distract                           12.  audio
3.  traction                           13.  audible
4.  contract                          14.  audience
5.  attract                             15.  auditorium
6.  subtract                          16.  audition
7.  erupt                              17.  verdict
8.  bankrupt                         18.  diction
9.  interrupt                          19.  dictate
10.  abrupt                           20.  predict

Language-  Complete, check, and correct D.O.L. which will be used as the study guide for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-
M-  Complete Chapter 13 in-class project.
T-  Begin Chapter 14-Lesson 1 Read pgs. 498-501 and answer 3-7.
W-  Lesson 2 Read pgs. 504-507 and answer 3-7.
Th-  Lesson 3 Read pgs. 512-515 and answer 3-7
F-  Chapter 14 Open-Book Quiz

April 15th-April 19th

Reading-"Klondike Kate" 697-711.  Read the story each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-remote, laden, appalled, invest, floundered, grueling, isolated (Be sure to study words each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.)

Spelling-  Be sure to study the words each day and complete weekly homework.  The test is on Friday.
M-  Write each word 5x each.
T-  Use each word correctly in a complete sentence.
W-  Study
Th-  Write a friendly letter accepting or declining an invitation to the Klondike.  Use at least half of the spelling words.
F-  Homework due and Spelling test
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-Daily D.O.L. will be checked and corrected each day in class.  This is to be used as the study guide for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-Chapter 13 continued
M-  Lesson 4 pgs. 472-477 Read and answer 3-7.
T-  Lesson 5 pgs. 482-485  Read and answer 3-7.
W-Guidance/Computer Lab
Th-  Chapter 13 Open-Book quiz
F-Chapter 13 Project.

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

Vocabulary-gouges, desolate, bustles, fervor, immaculate, assuage
Study the words each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-Study the words each day, complete the weekly homework, and the test will be given on Friday.
M-  Write each word 5x each.
T-  Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W-  Study
Th-Write a short story that has a happy ending using at least half of the spelling words.
1.  assign                           11.  knowledge
2.  autumn                         12.  lightning
3.  column                         13.  resign
4.  crumb                           14.  thyme
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-  Complete the weekly D.O.L., correct in class, and use it as a study guide for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-Continue Chapter 12
M-Read extra info.-pgs. 384, 392-393, 398-399, 404-405
T- Lesson 4 400-403  Read and answer questions 3-7.
W- Complete Chapter 12 open-book test.
Th- Chapter 12 In-class project
F-  Complete the project

Reading- "The Power of WOW" 570-581  Read the story each night, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-somberly, stammers, monopolize, deflated, enraptured, enterprising, cumbersome - Study the words each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-Be sure to study the words daily and completely weekly homework.  The words are getting more difficult each week.  The test will be given on Friday.
M-  Write each word 5x each.
T-  Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W-  Study
Th-  Use at least half of the words to write a paragraph about what you think would be a good way to raise money. 
F-Spelling Test
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

Language-  Students will complete and correct D.O.L. each day in class.  This will be used as the study guide to prepare for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-
M-  Students will complete Chapter 10 quiz and in-class project.
T-  Begin Chapter 11-Lesson 1(378-383) Read and answer 3-7.
W-  Lesson 2(388-391) Read and answer 3-7.
Th-  Lesson 3(394-397) Read and answer 3-7.
F-  Lesson 4(400-403)  Read and answer 3-7.

**Week of March 11th-Book Fair
**March 12th-Family Reading Night
**Week of March 25th-29th Spring Break

Reading-"Interrupted Journey" 542-553  Read the story each night, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-basking, sleek, vital, damage, analyzing, detect
Study your words each night, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-Study your words each night, complete weekly homework, and the test will be given on Friday.
M-  Write each word 5x each.
T- Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W- Study
Th-  Use at least half of your words in a description about an endangered animal and how people might be able to help them.
F-Test
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, correct, and use the weekly D.O.L. to prepare for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies- Chapter 10
M- Lesson 3 pgs. 360-365 Read and answer questions 3-7.
T-Lesson 4 pgs. 368-371  Read and answer questions 3-7.
W- Read "Trail of Tears" pgs. 372-373, and "National Anthem" 366-367.
Th- Chapter 10 open-book test
F-  Chapter 10 in-class project

Reading-"Project Mulberry"-468-485  Read the story each day, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-compartments, swayed, phobia, invasion, vetoed, wispy
Study the words daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-  ***Reminder-The words are getting harder each week.  Please be sure your child is studying each day and completing their spelling practice homework.  All home work is due on Friday before the test is given.
M-  Write each word 5x each.
T-  Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W- Study
Th- Use at least half of the words in a short "scary" story.

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.  delicious                             19.  mountainous
10.  fictitious                           20.  ridiculous

Language-  Weekly D.O.L. will be completed and checked in class daily.  This will be the study guide for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-
M- Students will complete their Chapter 8 project.
T-  Begin Chapter 9-Lesson 1-Read pages 296-299, and answer questions 3-7.
W-  Lesson 2-Read pages 302-307, and answer questions 3-7.
Th- Point of View-Read pgs. 310-311, and answer questions.
F-  Lesson 3-  Read pgs. 312-317, and answer questions.

Reading-"Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street"-442-455
Read the story each night, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Vocabulary-hiatus, embarked, unimaginable, extravagant, gourmet, throng, precarious
Study the words daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-  Study the words daily, complete homework, and the test will be given on Friday. (All homework is due on Friday.)
M- Write each word 3x each.
T- Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W- Study
Th-  Use at least half of the spelling words in a description of your neighborhood or community. 
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

Grammar-  Daily Oral Language worksheets will be completed and checked in class.  These are to be used as a study guide for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-  Chapter 8
M-  Lesson 3-Read pages 278-281, and answer questions 3-7.
T-  Lesson 4-Read pages 286-289, and answer questions 3-7.
W-  Students will complete the Chapter 8 open-book test.
Th-  Students will work to complete the Chapter 8 in-class project.
F-  Complete the Chapter 8 project.

Reading-"The School Story"-404-423  Read the story each day, and the test will be given on Friday.

Vocabulary-  Study the words each day, and the test will be given on Friday.
tempted, insights, essence, indication, proposed, instinct, baffled

Spelling-Study words each day, and the test will be given on Friday.  Complete the homework practice, and turn it in on Friday before the test.
Tuesday-  Write the words 3x each.
Wednesday-Study
Thursday-Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
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

Language- Complete the daily D.O.L. which will be checked and corrected in class.  This is the study guide for the quiz to be completed on Friday.

Social Studies-Chapter 8 260-291
Tuesday-Lesson 1 Read 262-267 and answer questions 3-7.
Wednesday-Lesson 2-Read 270-273 and answer questions 3-7.
Thursday-Lesson 3-Read 278-281 and answer questions 3-7.
Friday-Lesson 4-Read 286-289 and answer questions 3-7.


Awards Day-Thursday, January 24th.  5th Grade-10:30

January 7-January 11

Reading-"A Drop of Water"pgs. 360-371 (Nonfiction)
Read the story daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.  (Nonfiction stories are always more difficult to test on, so be sure to pay close attention to detail.)

Vocabulary-  elongates, elastic, rigid, underlying, accumulate, intricate, vanish
Be sure to study the words daily, and the test will be given on Thursday.

Spelling-  Be sure to study daily, and complete your homework to prepare for the test on Friday.
M-  Write the words 3x each.
T-  Use each word in a correct, complete sentence.
W-Study
Th-Use at least 10 words to write a cause/effect paragraph about something of your choice.  (This means a paragraph about why something happens.)

1.  barrel                     11. mayor
2.  cannon                   12.  pepper
3.  capitol                    13.  polar
4.  civil                        14.  proper
5.  clever                     15. sandal
6.  discover                 16.  saucer
7.  frozen                     17. original
8.  general                    18.  theater
9.  hidden                    19.  tutor
10.  inventor                 20. musical

Language-  D.O.L. worksheets will be completed and checked daily.  Please study these for the quiz on Friday.

Social Studies-  Chapter 7 pgs. 228-257
M- Lesson 1-Read and discuss 228-231.  Answer 2,3,4,5,7
T-  Lesson 2-Read and discuss 234-237.  Answer 2-7
W-  Lesson 3-Read and discuss 240-243.  Answer 3-7
Th-  Lesson 4-Read and discuss 250-255  Answer 3-7
F- Complete weekly lessons and questions. (Catch up)