Week of April 2

Friday
No School - Spring Break Day


Wednesday/Thursday
Test prep work; time to work on reading journal projects and stems list.
Homework:
Stems List #7 sentences are due Mon., April 9
Test next Wed. or Thursday on stems list #7.


Tuesday
Handout: Stems List #7.
Students practiced categorizing words in alphabetical order (according to their place in a dictionary). On the back, they were to use five of the given words correctly in a sentence (one sentence per word). This w/s was turned in.
They then began a packet on reading comprehension. They were to get to page 7 today, and will continue tomorrow. (The packet was turned in.)
Homework:
Stems List #7 sentences are due Mon., April 9
Directions for Stem List #7:
1. Number each stem on the list.
2. On the back or on a separate sheet, write a GOOD sentence using EACH one of the listed words correctly (follow the same order). The meaning of the word should be clear.
3. In the sentence, capitalize the stem portion of the word.
Example: Becky Sue had to get braces from the ORTHOdontist so her teeth would grow straight
4. Skip a line between sentences.
Reading Journal due April 27
What counts: Neatness, Creativity, Effort, Accuracy


Monday
Collected Stems List 1-6.
The class went to the library to check out books they had not read before, books that will be used to complete the Reading Journal.
Handout: Reading Journal
Homework:
Reading Journal due April 27
What counts: Neatness, Creativity, Effort, Accuracy