The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
—Martin Luther King, Jr.

Some students have still not turned in their book reports. They must be turned in immediately as report cards will be finished up by Thursday afternoon. Remember that projects are weighted even greater than tests and thus should be completed in an especially timely manner. The book report format can be found here: book_report

Any other missing projects or work must be turned in by Thursday night.

Homework for Wednesday, June 12 2013

Science - find, read, and bring in a science news article. IN YOUR NOTEBOOK TONIGHT, write a paragraph about it. Be sure to include what is interesting about it to you.

 

Homework for Tuesday, June 11, 2013

*Prepare for your teaching! Tomorrow we have demonstrations/instruction from Phoenix, James, Deven, Julissa, Charli, Rosa, Craig, and Lovepreet. More on Friday, and we will finish up on Monday!*

Religion - final exam due tomorrow. Since we left the classroom in a bit of a rush this afternoon, students will be permitted a few (10-15) minutes to finish up in class if needed. The majority of the test, however, should be completed at home with no problem, since it refers mostly to readings that are on the test itself.

ELA - write 3 items on “how to survive 4th grade” as we worked on in class. Each item should be 2 or 3 sentences long. NB or looseleaf is fine as we will be typing them into their final form over the next few days.

Science - come prepared to talk about a science topic you know a lot about.

 

 

 

 

**For upcoming project/report sheets and Final Exam study guides, parents, please email me at msarno@olcacademy.net. I will send you the link to join our fourth grade group on edmodo. (You need a special link and the group code).**

More things upcoming in fourth grade:

Book report: due June 7.

Final exams:

Friday May 31 - Science DONE!

Tuesday June 4 - Social Studies DONE!

Friday June 7- ELA - please note change from 6/6 to 6/7

Tuesday June 11 - Math

NY State Science Testing:

Tuesday May 28 - Performance Test DONE!

Monday June 3 - Written Test DONE!

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Homework for Tuesday, June 4, 2013

ELA - Reading Street- Read p. 404, 405, and 407. IN NB, write 3 questions you still have about hurricanes.

Math - solve AND CHECK the problems in your notebook.

1. 342 x 9

2. 879 ÷ 7

3. 629 x 44

4. 745 x 78

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Homework for Monday, June 3, 2013

SS - Study for tomorrow’s exam

Math - complete the four multiplication problems in your notebook.

1. 715 x 2

2. 893 x 9

3. 627 x 84

4. 932 x 31

ELA - Reading worksheet, both sides please

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Homework for Thursday, May 30, 2013

There is no written homework tonight, but students should be studying diligently for tomorrow’s Science final exam.

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Homework for Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Science - 1. finish last night’s ecosystem homework properly. 2. Study for final exam (Friday)

ELA - 1. bring in book report book if not already approved. 2. Write 2 paragraphs in your ELA nb - the first about your favorite food, the second about a food you hate. We’re going for contrast, so be as descriptive as possible!

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Homework for Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Science - ecosystem worksheet

Math - mult/division worksheet, both sides

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Homework for Monday, May 27, 2013

Math - Multiplication/Division worksheet (both sides)

Science - Draw/label (as directed) on ecosystem worksheet

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Homework for Thursday, May 23, 2013

ELA - read snail page - answer questions (write on the back of the paper.)

Science - Read classification article. In nb, answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. What is the largest group into which organisms can be placed?

2. Why do you think both common names and scientific names are important?

3. Explain the difference between a kingdom and a species.

4. How many levels of classification are there? Please name them.

Homework for Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Math - in notebook. round the following numbers to the nearest hundred

8,629

329

6,292

3,987

Complete the following subtraction problems:

10,000 - 5,892

30,000 - 428

600,000 - 32,695

ELA - finish main idea table.

- bring your book report book in

- Choose a story we read this year in Reading Street. Write the main problem and what solution the character tried. Also, identify main character and setting.

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Homework for Monday, May 20, 2013

SS - IN notebook, explain the disdvantages of being drafted during a war. How did many New Yorkers respond to soldiers being drafted? Explain.

ELA - Reading Worksheet on the Boston Tea Party

Math- worksheet (review benchmarks, estimating, place value)

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Homework for Thursday, May 16, 2013

ELA - RWNB p.162-163

Math - wb. p.129

SS - 1. Define “Emancipation Proclamation” and “draft” on p. 310 - in notebook. 2. Look at map on p. 311 and list the names of the Confederate States and the Union States. Refer to p. R8-R9.

***Spelling Contract and Test, next Monday 5/20

***Book Report Due 6/7

Homework for Wednesday, May 15, 2013

ELA - possessive noun worksheets, both sides

Math - text p. 470, top section only, in nb

***Spelling Contract and Test, next Monday 5/20

***Book Report Due 6/7

UPCOMING EVENTS IN FOURTH GRADE

Monday, April 29 - Spelling Contract due.

Monday, April 29 - Spelling test.

Tuesday, April 30 - Religion test, Chapter 8.

Thursday, May 2 - Math Quiz (Points, Lines, and Line Segments; Rays and Angles; Parallel and Perpendicular Lines; Circles; Polygons; Quadrilaterals).

Friday, May 3 - Reading test “Horse Heroes”, vocab, fact and opinion.

Thursday, May 9 - Science Research Report and Poster due.

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Homework for Thursday, May 2, 2013

Science - Electricity/Magnetism packet.

ELA - Study for Horse Heroes test tomorrow

Homework for Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Math - naming shapes worksheet - Test tomorrow (Points, Lines, and Line Segments; Rays and Angles; Parallel and Perpendicular Lines; Circles; Polygons; Quadrilaterals).

Science - finish red questions started in class

Homework for Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Science - Do some research on your invertebrate. Don’t forget to write down down where you you get info from.

SS - Open book test on Wednesday on Chapter 8. Please review the pages tonight!

Math - 1. Finish classwork sheet if needed. 2. “Classifying angles” worksheet. 3. Test Thursday.

ELA - 1.Use ALL selection vocab words from “Horse Heroes” in a short story on looseleaf. Underline each vocab word. 2. Test Friday.

Homework for Monday, April 29, 2013

Religion - Chapter 8 test

SS - Open Book Test on Wednesday , Chapter 8. Please review the pages before Wednesday.

Math - wb p.124

ELA - 1. p. 274, #3 and 4, in nb, full sentences. 2. RWNB p. 145, Singular Possessive Nouns. 3. Test Friday 4. Paragraph or poem for Mr. Cotto AND Mr. Vassilotos (Custodian’s Day)

Homework for Thursday, April 25, 2013

ELA - Fact and Opinion side of worksheet only.

Religion - complete p. 104. Test Chapter 8 next Tuesday.

Math - wb p.123 Polygons. Get some sleep, eat some breakfast, come in on time, and bring 2 sharp #2 pencils with you for tomorrow!

Homework for Wednesday, April 24, 2013

ELA - write a paragraph about an animal you like and know a lot about. Be sure to include an introduction sentence, a few interesting facts about your animal, and a concluding sentence. (in nb)

Religion - find the name of an Old Testament prophet (not Isaiah)

Math - wb. p.122 Circles. Get some sleep, eat some breakfast, come in on time, and bring 2 sharp #2 pencils with you for tomorrow!

Homework for Tuesday, April 23. 2013

Math - wb p. 121 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. Get some sleep, eat some breakfast, come in on time, and bring 2 sharp #2 pencils with you for tomorrow!

ELA - Worksheet (sorting spelling words/ determining fact and opinion)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. The list of items for class baskets for the CultureFest is up on the window outside the main office. Please sign up for something if you have not already done so.

2. Our field trip to the Chinese restaurant will be this Friday, April 26. Permission slips and money MUST BE TURNED IN BY WEDNESDAY. There will be no exceptions.

3. Spelling Contracts were given out today and will be due next Monday. Spelling test is next Monday too.

4. NY State Math testing will begin this week on Wednesday, April 24, and continue through Friday. Please make sure your child is well-rested, well-fed, and on time for school.

Homework for Monday, April 22, 2013

ELA - 1. RWNB p.144 (vocabulary).

2. Compound word foldable as demonstrated in class. See http://tnteacher.tumblr.com/post/29216979622/day-2-interactive-notebooks-l-a-journals-we for a picture of how to fold and cut the paper. Use four different compound words. Write one part of each word on each half, then the whole word underneath with an illustration.

You can use “landslide” and “quicksand” because they are vocab words, but no “butterfly” or “cupcake” - those were my classroom examples!

3. finish defining vocab p.260 if not finished at school.

SS - finish writing assignment if not done in class. “In your notebook, explain how travel was much different in the past than it is today. Compare by describing how forms of transportation have improved over the years (see pgs. 374-378). Write at least a page with adequate details.

Math - wb. p. 120 - Rays and Angles. You don’t need a protractor for the bottom section - you can determine the kinds of angles they are by sight.

Homework for Monday, April 15, 2013

SS - 1. Define vocabulary on p.264 in nb. 2. Answer questions #3-4 on p. 271 in nb.

Math - wb p.96 (Fractions on a number line). Just like we practiced in class.

ELA - 1. get a good night of sleep. 2. eat breakfast 3. be on time 4. bring at least 2 sharp #2 pencils.

Homework for FRIDAY, April 12, 2013

ELA - test packet 2010. Set your timer for 70 minutes and go. If you finish before the timer goes off, that’s fine. If the timer goes off and you are still working, just keep on going. (I do want them turned in completed, so finish no matter how long it takes) This will give you an idea of the kind of time you will have on the real test.

Homework for Thursday, April 4, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

Math - fraction activity worksheet. Please be sure to completely finish all three parts.

ELA - prewriting worksheet about a time you lost a tooth. This will be leading into a writing piece. Remember, NO complete sentences on this one! You are taking notes, not writing your essay.

Homework for Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

SS - 1. list 5 facts from the lesson that you learned in class today in nb. 2. Text p.247 #4 in nb. 3. Explain 2 ways the British interfered with American shippin. Explain why this was wrong.

Math - complete the “2005″ packet (given out today) p.3-7

ELA - complete the “Form B” packet (given out today) p.6-13. Also, complete “considerate” worksheet with an adult.

Religion - Activity p. 97

Homework for Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

Math - wb p.52 (review page) - odd #s only

ELA - finish Easter paragraph/project

Science - bring in some information on any invertebrate - it can be a book, and article, something from a website . . .

Homework for Monday, March 25, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

**Knitting Club** There will be no meeting March 26 (Rockaway Blvd) or April 4 (128th Street). Meetings will resume the week of April 8.

SS - Explain the role Joseph Ellicott played in the growth of Buffalo. You must write a paragraph. Include why a well-planned city would grow more successfully than one that is not planned. (ON LOOSELEAF)

Math - WB p.63

ELA - finish writing your Easter paragraph

Science - read p. B20-21. Define highlighted vocab words in your notebook.

Homework for Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

Math - wb p.62

ELA/Art - make an ad for a product or service to go in the newspaper (even if you have already done one) on computer paper or construction paper. *See RWNB p.138 for parts of an ad.

Homework for Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

Math - Write, solve, and check 3 division problems. Dividend must be 3 or 4 digits. Divisor should be one digit. IN NB.

ELA - test tomorrow “Scene Two”

SS - project due tomorrow.

Homework for Monday, March 18, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

Math - textbook p.181 #34-39 only, in nb. Please show all your work, even if you mess up and have to start over.

SS - Read biography about Alexander Hamilton on p.231 and answer the question on the bottom in your notebook.

ELA - RWNB p.140. Reading Test on “Scene Two” is on Wednesday. (Vocab, prefixes, drawing conclusions, responding to literature)

Spelling - Contract due tomorrow. Test tomorrow. (ar and or words)

Homework for Thursday, March 14, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

Math - wb p.61

Religion - open-book, take-home test. Due tomorrow.

SS - Study pages 206-212 for test tomorrow (Chapter 6)

***Upcoming Events:***

3/19 Tuesday - Spelling Contract Due, Spelling Test, Mass at St. Teresa’s

3/20 Wednesday - Reading test “Scene Two”, Wall of Fame Luncheon

3/22 Friday - Report Card Conferences (1-3 pm; 5:30-7:30 pm)

Homework for Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

Math - wb p.60

ELA - RWNB p.135, 138, 139

SS - Test Friday on Chapter 6

Homework for Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

ELA - RWNB p. 133 and p.137

Spelling - Contract due 3/19

Math - wb p.59

Religion - p.76

- Take-home test will be given out Thursday - due Friday.

Homework for Monday, March 11, 2013

Please be sure that your child comes to school with two sharpened pencils and two pens each day. Students unprepared for class are not eligible for Wall of Fame.

Math - wb p.58

SS - 1. Define vocab on p. 222 in nb.

2. Answer questions #1&2 on p.230 in nb.

3. Test on Friday on Chapter 6.

4. Worksheet from last Friday is due tomorrow

ELA - RWNB p.131

Religion - Write a letter of encouragement to someone (real or fictional) in nb, as St. Paul wrote letters to encourage Christian communities around the ancient world.

Homework for Thursday, March 7, 2013

Math- write and solve 5 division problems.

Science - find out the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates. (Write in the Notes section of your planner - just a sentence or two.)

ELA - Study for test tomorrow. See notebook for topics.

Work on newspaper article or extra feature.

finish worksheet, if not done in class.

Homework for Wednesday, March 6, 2013

SS - Name at least two people we read about and explain how they supported the war effort. Refer to p. 209. Then explain if you would have done the same. (in notebook)

Math - wb p. 57

ELA - work on newspaper article or extra feature. Also, Test on Coyote School News Friday.

Religion - write an Act of Contrition that follows the guidelines we talked about in class. On looseleaf or typed, decorate it for display if you like - Due on Friday

Homework for Tuesday, March 5, 2013

SS - In your notebook, explain why you think France and Britain remained enemies? Provide details from what you learned that would explain what led to this point.

Math - wb p. 56

ELA - work on newspaper article OR extra feature (comics, advice column, advertisement, etc.) Also, test on Coyote School News will be Friday.

Science - Find pictures of an animal in its immature (child) form and its mature (adult) form. Glue into nb.

Homework for Monday, March 4, 2013

Happy National Grammar Day! nationalgrammarday.com

SS - In your notebook, summarize the British plan to capture New York. Make sure to explain why this plan was unsuccessful. (Refer to page 205)

Math - wb. p.55

ELA - write 2 similes and 2 metaphors in nb

Religion - write a paragraph in nb about a time you were forgiven OR forgave someone else.

Welcome back!

Homework for Thursday, February 28, 2013

ELA - plan class newspaper article on the planning worksheet, then write the article in your notebook.

Math - division worksheet

SS - 1. Read text p.203 Biography on Anna Strong. Answer the question on the bottom of the page.

2. Describe whether or not you would be a member of the Culpeper Spy Ring in notebook.

Homework for Monday, February 25, 2013

Math - wb p.53-54, ODD NUMBERS ONLY! And remember, zero (0) cannot ever be a divisor!

ELA - 1. RWNB p.120

2. Plural nouns worksheet

3. Next 2 pages of script book.

Religion - What are some qualities you think would be important for a Pope? Explain - one paragraph in your Religion nb.

Midterms are in full swing here at OLCA. Your students will have homework every night (and yes, “studying” does count as homework!). Please do what you can to assist them, as well as making sure they get good sleep, breakfast, and get to school on time. Thank you!

Midterm Schedule:

Monday, 2/11 Math Midterm

Tuesday, 2/12 Religion Midterm

Wednesday, 2/13 Science Midterm

Thursday, 2/14 ELA Midterm

Friday, 2/15 Social Studies Midterm

Homework for Thursday, February 14, 2013

SS - Study for midterm tomorrow

Homework for Wednesday, February 13, 2013

SS - Study for Friday’s midterm

ELA - 1. Study all review sheet for tomorrow’s midterm 2. Have someone give you a spelling test in nb.

Religion - write down in notebook (a) something to give up for Lent and (b) something extra to do for Lent.

Homework for Tuesday, February 12, 2013

SS - 1. Article due tomorrow based on boycott/protest you witnessed. Follow requirements in notebook.

2. Read pages 191-193 to understand the perspectives of the Loyalists and Patriots.

3. Study for midterm

Science - Study for midterm

ELA - List story elements for Winn-Dixie, Horned Toad Prince, What Jo Did

Homework for Monday, February 11, 2013

SS - 1. Study for Friday’s midterm. 2. Why did the colonists want a revolution, or change to take place? Do you blame them? Why or why not? In notebook.

Religion - Study vocab and essay questions which were given today in class. Especially reread p. 48-49 (Story of the Samaritan) and p. 56-57 (Story of the Prodigal Son).

Science - Tomorrow is the last day before the exam. Tonight, go over the review materials and your book and write down any questions you have for Mrs. Sarno to answer and explain tomorrow.

Midterms will be taking place next week. All students have received study guides from me and from Ms. Donza. We will be reviewing in class, but it is absolutely necessary for all students to study at home as well.

Monday, 2/11 Math Midterm

Tuesday, 2/12 Religion Midterm

Wednesday, 2/13 Science Midterm

Thursday, 2/14 ELA Midterm

Friday, 2/15 Social Studies Midterm

Homework for Thursday, February 7, 2013

Math - p. 463, odd numbers only. Top AND bottom sections of the page

Religion - flash cards for the rest of the review vocab (free will, sin, temptation, mortal sin, venial sin, social, conscience)

SS - Finish answering questions on the study guide

Homework for Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Math - finish comparing/ordering worksheet

Reading - read and complete planet packet

Religion - define on flash cards: Church, grace, Beatitudes, Kingdom of God, justice, mission

Homework for Tuesday, February 5, 2013

-Math and Grammar worksheet (front and back)

-Clean out your blue folder

-SS Ch.1-2 answer K-Q

Ch. 3-4 answer A-F

in notebook

get test signed

Study for midterms!

Homework for Monday, February 4, 2013

SS - Answer letters F-M on review sheet

Math - do rounding #2 & 3, and place value worksheet

Spelling - contract due tomorrow and test tomorrow

Religion - define on flash cards (words on front, definitions on back): Incarnation, disciples, Blessed Trinity, Original Sin, Savior

FREE DRESS UP FOR SCIENCE PRESENTATIONS TOMORROW. ALSO, PLEASE SEND A BIG, OLD TSHIRT YOUR STUDENT CAN SLIP OVER HIS OR HER OUTFIT IN CASE OF MESS DURING EXPERIMENTS.

Homework for Thursday, January 31, 2013

Math/ELA - fill-in and solve both sides of the blue worksheet.

Homework for Monday, January 28, 2013

SS - Finish classwork: on looseleaf, write a journal entry from the perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot expressing their ideas on independence from Britain. Use examples from the book to support your writing.

Math - p. 48 all problems - please show your work

Religion - comic strip storyboard p.59

Spelling - Contract due/test on next Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Homework for Thursday, January 24, 2013

SS - What caused the French and Indian War? Use what we read in class to write. TEST NEXT FRIDAY on chapter 5.

Math - 2-digit multiplication worksheet, circled problems only.

ELA - finish review pack. Common/proper, singular/plural noun quiz tomorrow.

Homework for Wednesday, January 23, 2013

SS - What job would you have like to have had in Colonial New York? on looseleaf please

Math - write and try to solve three 2-digit x 2-digit multiplication problems on looseleaf

ELA - make 2 lists: Common nouns and Proper nouns - at least 10 of each, on looseleaf

Homework for Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday yesterday.

SS - 1. read p. 162-169.

2. answer questions #2-5 and the “Link to Mathematics” on p. 169 in nb.

3. define “apprentice” in nb.

Math - finish the worksheet we started in class

ELA - noun worksheet, both sides. NOUN TEST (common/proper, singular/plural) THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25.

Science - the students are finishing up their ecosystem projects. They should be ready for presentation by Friday. Please assist them if needed to bring any loose ends together.

Homework for Thursday, January 17, 2013

SS - Test Chapter 4 tomorrow

Math - wb p.45, even # problems only, show all work

Reading - RWNB p.119 + worksheet

Writing - work on resolutions (applies only to some students)

Handwriting (script) - p.24-25

Homework for Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Math - worksheet

Handwriting (script) - p.22-23

Writing - THIS APPLIES ONLY TO SOME STUDENTS - do the next step on your resolution essay - next draft, final draft, whatever we discussed.

SS - 1. Read the biography on John Peter Zengler on p.159 and answer the question in your nb

2. Test on Chapter 4 on Friday - STUDY (112-139)

Homework for Monday, January 14, 2013

Math - wb p.44. Odd numbered problems only. Don’t forget to do your front-end estimates and show all work. Use looseleaf if necessary.

Handwriting (script) - p.15-17

Science - Bring in any resources or information that will be helpful for your project.

*Please finish coloring the Rosa Parks story sheets given out today.*

Homework for Monday, January 7, 2013

TESTS COMING UP THIS WEEK:

Religion, Chapter 3: take-home portion Tuesday night, in-class portion Wednesday.

Spelling, plural nouns: Thursday

Math, Chapter 4 (just 4-1 to 4-7 - - - not the entire chapter - - - it is way too long!) : Thursday

Reading “What Jo Did” - Friday

On to today’s homework . . .

SS - Select a job you would have liked to have if you were living during colonial times in New York. Explain why to support your answer - in notebook.

Math - wb p. 43, even numbers only. (Do front-end estimation first!)

- study times tables

Reading - RWNB p.112

Spelling - contract due Thursday and test on Thursday

Homework for Thursday, January 3, 2013

SS - Ask your parents why your family came to the USA? Compare this to what we learned in class today. In notebook.

Math - wb p.42 (ODD NUMBERS ONLY). Study times tables (2s or 5s, depending on where you are).

Reading - RWNB p.111 (vocabulary)

Spelling - contract due/test will take place Thursday, January 10.

Homework for Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Math - wb p. 41. Also, practice math multiplication facts for 0, 1, and 2 - speed quiz on the 2s tomorrow.

Reading - RWNB p.109

SS - 1. Finish completing the column for New Amsterdam’s economy in notebook.

2. Answer question #4 on p. 139 in your notebook.

Upcoming: Students will be working on a new book report and a science project in the coming weeks. Details to follow soon!

Homework for Monday, December 17, 2012

Parents - please be sure to check your child’s folder for a note from me. In short:

1. Please send in small candies for a gingerbread house project.

2. Dress for Christmas show (Thursday) : Red, white, or green top; black pants or skirt and black shoes.

3. BOOK REPORTS DUE TOMORROW!

4. Please send me a note or drop me an email (msarno@olcacademy.net) if you need to pick up your child’s report card. An appointment will be scheduled for January.

Homework:

SS - In your notebook, would you surrender to the English if they were trying to take over your settlement? Provide a strong response to support your answer.

Math - wb p.40 (Multiplying 2 by 1 digit numbers)

Homework for Thursday, December 13

Science - read pages A44-A45. On computer paper, make a Venn diagram comparing/contrasting any two ecosystems.

Religion - How can you be a Good Samaritan like in the story we read? 1 paragraph in your nb.

Reading - Test tomorrow “Letters Home From Yosemite”

Homework for Wednesday, December 12, 2012

SS - re-read p. 128-129. Write 1 page describing daily life in New Amsterdam Then write about if you would have liked to live there. Give details.

Math - wb. p. 39

Reading - write a story using your Vocab words (highlight or underline).

Book report due on the 18th

Reading Test on Friday “Letters Home From Yosemite”

Handwriting - p. 10-11

Homework for Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Reading - RWNB pages 88 and 90 (not 89)

- BOOK REPORT DUE NEXT TUESDAY. Do not put it off! There are several items to complete.

- READING TEST ON FRIDAY . . . ”Letters Home from Yosemite”, vocab, affixes, main idea and details . . . all of which we will review this week.

Math - wb. p38

**Get tests (two math, one reading) signed tonight and returned tomorrow!**

Homework for Monday, December 10, 2012

Spelling - Test/contract due tomorrow.

Reading - Finish your class activity (whether it is America’s National Parks, John Muir, Geography of the West, or Sleuth magazine story) if you did not complete the reading/worksheet/questions in class.

- Reading Test Friday on “Letters Home from Yosemite”, vocab, affixes, main idea and details . . . all of which we will review this week.

- BOOK REPORT DUE NEXT TUESDAY. Do not put it off! There are several items to complete.

SS - Who is the governor of NY state today? Why does he play an important role in our state? (in nb)

- Textboook p. 129, #2, 3, 4, 5 in nb

Math - wb p.37 (skip #7 and 8) (although you can do them if you’re up for the challenge )

Religion - write about a time you had to make a decision. Who did you talk to? What did you have think about? 1 paragraph in nb.

Homework for Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Math - wb p.35. Pick any SIX problems to do. Do the work on looseleaf, but be sure to put your answers in the workbook.

Reading - RWNB p.84 Main Idea and Details

Homework for Tuesday, December 4, 2012

SS - How did the Native Americans and Europeans treat one another? (use p.117 to help you) - in nb.

Text p. 118 questions 3&4 in your notebook.

Math - wb p. 34. Addition/Subtraction test on FRIDAY.

The following apply to only a few people:

If your Science invented animal assignment hasn’t been turned in, it must be in tomorrow.

If your Religion Beatitude project hasn’t been turned in, it must be in tomorrow.

Homework for Monday, December 3, 2012

SS - Define vocabulary words on p.112. Compare what Columbus thought he would find on his voyage and what he actually found. (to be completed in your n.b.

Math - wb p.33

If your Science invented animal assignment hasn’t been turned in, it must be in tomorrow.

If your Religion Beatitude project hasn’t been turned in, it must be in tomorrow.

Aiden, Jonai, and Romario ONLY, please complete the next draft of your story. I will be having a writing meeting with every student at some point this week.

Book report is due December 18. There is a lot to do. Please do not put it off.

Homework for Thursday, November 29, 2012

BOOK REPORT BOOKS MUST BE APPROVED BY TOMORROW!!!

SS - In your notebook, write a paragraph explaining which Iroquois celebration you wish to attend. Explain why and be descriptive - refer to p. 105.

Math - wb p.32. Do not forget to estimate and check. Use scratch paper and attach if you need more room.

Spelling - contract due and test - tomorrow.

Religion - work on Beatitudes project - Due Monday - but I will accept it tomorrow if you have it done.

Science - please finish your invented animal paragraph and illustration if you haven’t already (many of you have); it is due tomorrow.

Homework for Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Book report books must be APPROVED BY FRIDAY!!!

SS - 1. Define vocabulary on p.101 in your notebook. 2. Answer #1 on p.107 in your notebook as well! 3. Test next Wed on the Algonquians

Reading - Finish p. 31 and 32 (NOT 35) in yellow packet. Test THURSDAY.

Math - wb p.29, even numbers only.

Spelling - contract due/test on Friday.

Homework for Monday, November 26, 2012

Math - use the problem-solving steps of READ/UNDERSTAND, MAKE A PLAN, SOLVE, and CHECK FOR REASONABLENESS AND ACCURACY for the following problems:

1. 8429 + 4324 =

2. 9398 + 8765 =

3. 4212 + 7777 =

4. 9989 + 4655 =

Science - Work on paragraph describing your invented animal. Due by the end of the week, although most of you will be done sooner. Counts as a project/test grade for this science lesson.

Reading - Test Thursday on “The Horned Toad Prince” - vocab, story, literary elements, synonyms and antonyms, compound words

Spelling - Contract due Friday and test will take place Friday.

Homework for Monday, November 19, 2012

Math - wb p.26 (don’t estimate, just solve)

Science - Think of a new species of animal. Give it a common name and a scientific name based on its characteristics. Write a detailed description of it. (one paragraph in nb)

Homework for Wednesday, November 14, 2012

SS - Chapter 2 Test Friday, November 15, 2012.

Math - Chapter 2 Test tomorrow. Please see notebook for details and review.

Science - Find the common name and the scientific name (genus and species) for 5 different organisms of your choice. Write them on looseleaf. You may illustrate, color, or print out pictures of the organisms if you like. Due tomorrow.

Homework for Tuesday, November 13, 2012

SS - In nb, explain how farming led to many changes amongst the early people. Used examples from text and what we discussed in class. ALSO, the Chapter 2 test has been MOVED to FRIDAY, November 16. It was originally scheduled for Thursday.

Math - In nb, p. 71 #24-27. For each problem, explain in a sentence or two HOW you did it. Chapter 2 Test on THURSDAY.

Reading - Test tomorrow “On the Banks of Plum Creek”. Re-read story, study vocab, review -ing ending on words, and PREPARE FOR THE ESSAY QUESTION! (You have it in your notebook.)

Spelling - contract due tomorrow and test tomorrow.

Science - Find the common name and the scientific name (genus and species) for 5 different organisms of your choice. Write them on looseleaf. You may illustrate, color, or print out pictures of the organisms if you like. Due Thursday.

Homework for Thursday, November 8, 2012

Reading/ELA - RWNB p. 64, 65, and 68

Religion - Activity p. 37 - draw and write - follow ALL directions carefully.

SS - On looseleaf, pretend you are living during early times. Would you have liked or disliked life? Provide examples from class discussion and text to support your answer. ALSO, test next Thursday on Chapter 2.

Homework for Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Reading- define Selection Vocabulary in our nb

Spelling - RWNB p. 66 . . . . . Spelling contract due nextWednesday . . . . . Spelling test Wednesday

Science - finish illustration if unfinished

Homework for Tuesday, November 6, 2012

SS - Read biography on p. 63 and answer question in your n.b. ALSO, get your test signed.

Math - Estimating Sums and Differences worksheet (both sides)

Science - Science - make picture (computer paper size or larger) illustrating the mnemonic (memory) device we learned in class to remember the levels of classification of organisms (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) - I am looking forward to some gorgeous pictures of ”King Philip Came Over For Great Spaghetti” Be sure your illustration is colorful, detailed, and has the caption King Philip Came Over For Great Spaghetti. Due tomorrow!

Reading - RWNB p.62 - Literary Elements

Homework for Monday, November 5, 2012

WELCOME BACK!

SS - 1. Define vocab on p. 57 in your nb. 2. Read Text p.61-62 and list the animals that are in danger and explain why (in notebook). 3. Get your test signed.

Math - wb p.20. Also, feel free to check out progressinmathematics.com for activities and games to practice.

Science - make picture (computer paper size or larger) illustrating the mnemonic (memory) device we learned in class to remember the levels of classification of organisms (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) - “King Philip Came Over For Great Spaghetti” DUE WEDS.

Homework for Thursday, October 25, 2012

*Some parents have asked for various websites to assist their child or to give extra practice. I maintain a list of great sites that I use. Go to portaportal.com, type in mrs_sarno in the box on the right that says “Guest Access”, and you will be brought to my list. I am always looking for more, too! If you know of any that aren’t on my list, send me a link at msarno@olcacademy.net.*

Math - wb p. 21, to prepare for tomorrow’s project

Reading - Test tomorrow (see Wednesday’s hw, below, for details)

Science - Bring in 10 or more leaves.

Homework for Wednesday, October 24, 2012

English - Quiz on the four sentence types TOMORROW.

Math - Finish wb p. 18

Reading - Test Friday on Lewis and Clark and Me. See Review topics written in ELA nb. (Re-read story, study selection vocab, word endings -er and -or, author’s purpose for writing (to inform, entertain, or persuade), be able to read, understand, and respond to reading)

Science - Ten leaves due Friday. Try to get ones with a variety of traits if you can.

SS - See Monday’s work - due tomorrow

Homework for Tuesday, October 23

English - Sentence types quiz Thursday. Complete worksheet (p.18) tonight.

Math - correct/look over wb p.17 (many students had trouble with it)

Reading - Test Friday. See Review topics written in ELA nb. (Re-read story, study selection vocab, word endings -er and -or, author’s purpose for writing (to inform, entertain, or persuade), be able to read, understand, and respond to reading)

Science - Ten leaves due Friday. Try to get ones with a variety of traits (sizes, shapes, colors) if you can.

SS - See Monday’s work - due Thursday

Homework for Monday, October 22, 2012

English - Sentence types quiz Thursday

Math - wb p.17

Reading - Test Friday

Science - Answer two questions at the bottom of page A21. Bring in leaves (all week) for classification project.

SS - Due Thursday: Create a T chart on computer paper showing examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Research more to add to your list. Also, print out pictures to paste on your T chart.

- Define vocabulary on p.48 in your notebook.

Spelling - worksheet p.16

-finish contract

-SPELLING TEST TOMORROW

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Homework for Tuesday, October 16, 2012

English - RWNB 53,54,55

Math - WB p.15

Reading - get test signed and return tomorrow

Science - Lesson 1 test tomorrow

SS - Ch.1 test Friday. Tonight, on looseleaf, describe a time that you experienced a natural disaster in NY.

Spelling - Get test signed and return tomorrow. Spelling contract due 10/23.

Religion - Chapter 1 test Thursday

Homework for Monday, October 15, 2012

This is the first truly full week of school and it coincides with the end of many “first chapters”. Consequently, this week will have a heavier workload than in the past, and a science test will take place Wednesday, a religion test Thursday, and a SS test Friday.

English- imperative/exclamatory sentence worksheet

Math - wb. P 14

Reading - RWNB p.51

Science - study; lesson 1 test Wednesday

SS- test Friday Chapter 1; tonight, answer question p. 46 #1-3 on looseleaf

Spelling- new contract due 10/23

- long I and long a worksheet

- correct your pretest

Religion- finish p. 25

- chapter 1 test Thursday

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Homework for Thursday, October 11, 2012

Happy 10/11/12!

ELA- reading test tomorrow. Use review sheet given yesterday as guide.

-reread the story, making notes and highlights to help you study if you like.

-Why do people bond so strongly with their pets? In ELA n.b.

S.S.- define vocab on page 42 in your notebook

- Do you like or dislike the weather of New York? Provide a reasonable explanation. In your notebook.

Homework for Wednesday, October 10, 2012

ELA – FINISH BASELINE TEST (READING)

STUDY FOR TEST (FRIDAY)

MATH – STUDY, TEST TOMORROW

SS – THINK OF THE AREA IN WHICH YOU LIVE. WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THE PEOPLE THERE HAVE IN COMMON? IN NB.

Homework for Tuesday, October 9, 2012

ELA- do your next step in writing. Every student is at a different stage in their writing, so check your notebook and pay attention to what we discussed.

- Baseline Group Test, pages 1-6 only. (vocabulary) Parents, please do NOT correct wrong answers. This assignment is intended to give me an idea of what vocabulary the students are and are not already familiar with.

- Reading test on Friday. A study sheet will go home tomorrow and we will be reviewing in class.

MATH- workbook p. 3 (all), p. 4 (even numbers only).

- workbook must be covered with contact paper by Friday.

- Math test on Thursday. Students wrote topics to be tested in notebooks today, and we reviewed today and will continue tomorrow.

SS- select one state from each region and explain why you selected those states - in n.b.

- projects due tomorrow

Homework for Thursday, October 4, 2012

ELA- write the first draft of your realistic fiction story. Use story sequence map, RWNB p 45, to help guide you.

Math- Round each number to the underlined place. Remember to refer to the steps in your notebook.

3,829 (underline 2)

99,445 (underline 9 in thousands place)

456,937,006 ( underline 3)

89,121 (underline 8)

740,852 (underline 4)

$76.09 (underline 7)

7,525,773 (underline 5 in the hundred thousand place)

Science- definitions for highlighted vocab p. A14-15 (write in nb)

SS- Finish writing part for project by tomorrow, “I prefer to visit ____________ because __________.”

Homework for Wednesday, October 3, 2012

ELA - ONE PARAGRAPH - How did Miss Franny feel about Winn-Dixie at the beginning of the story? At the end? What happened to make it change?

-RWNB p. 43 and 45

Homework for Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Spelling - continue to work on contract assignments. Tomorrow morning please come in with all four stapled to the red contract sheet.

- Spelling test tomorrow on the complete list, including challenge words.

Math- in notebook, p. 48 #6,7,8,11,12 and p.49 #19,20

SS - 1. Map activity on p. 23 due Wednesday

2. Get images or pictures of Adirondack Park and Montauk Point by Thursday.

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Homework for Monday, October 1, 2012

Spelling- continue working on contract assignments. Do not wait until tomorrow night to do all four. Due Wednesday.

- Spelling test is also Wednesday.

ELA- write a 1-page summary of “Winn-Dixie” so far.

Math- comparing and ordering worksheet

SS- map activity p.m23 DUE WEDNESDAY

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Homework for Thursday, September 27, 2012

Religion- practice Mass songs and responses.

-Bring permission slip for Mass if you haven’t yet. We are still walking. Bring rain gear.

- What is your favorite part of your religious life? Draw and color a picture, and write a one-sentence caption.

Spelling- Continue to work on the 4 assignments on Spelling Contract that are due Wednesday. Word list appears below.

-Spelling test will also be Wednesday.

Word list:

admire

magnet

contest

method

custom

rally

soccer

engine

sudden

finger

accident

mitten

intend

fabric

flatten

rascal

gutter

mammal

happen

cannon

dungeon

magnify

festival

thunderstorm

injury

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Homework for Wednesday, September 26, 2012

ELA - work on Spelling Contract activities. Due next Wednesday, October 3.

Math - estimate/exact number worksheet

SS - Is Adirondack Park like any park you have been to? Why or why not? In notebook

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Homework for Tuesday, September 25, 2012

ELA- study all 25 spelling words and have someone give you a practice test. Correct whatever you get wrong.

Math- use blue number cards to build numbers as directed on worksheet. Record your answers on the sheet.

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Homework for Monday, September 24, 2012

ELA - Correct your spelling pretest (use a different color of ink than you took the pretest in)

- Complete Short Vowel Worksheet

Terra Nova testing continues Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast.

On Friday we will be going to St. Teresa’s for Mass with the Bishop.

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Homework forThursday, September 19, 2012

ELA- Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook (RWNB) p. 40- Sequence

-Kinds of Sentences worksheet

-Spelling/vocab test tomorrow. You must know how to spell and properly use the words:

To, too, two

There, their, they’re

Its, it’s

Which, witch

Through, though, tough

Where, wear, were

Whether, weather

No, know

SS- vocab/glacier worksheet, both sides

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Homework for Wednesday, September 19, 2012

ELA- put your spelling words in alphabetical order (in script)

- Complete “There/They’re/Their” practice sheet

Math- text p. 41, #31-37 in notebook (use the place value chart glued into your notebook, and write the number in word form on the right-hand notebook page)

-GYM TOMORROW!

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Homework for Tuesday, September 18, 2012

ELA- in script, write ten questions, using any ten of the vocab words. Then, answer your questions, using all of the remaining words.

- complete “quiz” on two, to, and too. (it counts just as homework, not a quiz)

- locate and label the heading, a picture, a caption, and a sidebar on the Bugatti excerpt (p.6-7)

Math -worksheet on place value in nb

SS- finish worksheet

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Homework for Monday, September 17, 2012

ELA- write each spelling word twice in your best script in your notebook. I’m not looking for perfection, I am looking for your best possible effort.

SS- Based on what you learned today, how do you use geography in your life? Refer to p.11. Write one paragraph in your notebook.

Kev