January 9, 2012- Weekly Reminders

Weekly Spelling Words- This week's words are superlative adjectives. A superlative adjective compares three or more nouns and describes the noun to the highest degree. EX: July 8th was the hottest day of the summer. In this sentence, no other day during the summer was hotter than July 8th.

hottest

neatest

fullest

oldest

bravest

sweetest

brightest

fondest

clumsiest

dearest

sharpest

gentlest

smoothest

gloomiest

narrowest

fittest

heaviest

noblest

fanciest

CHALLENGE WORDS:

friendliest

scarcest

Reading- This week we are reading A Covered Wagon Girl: The Diary of Sallie Hester. This story is a series of diary entries written by Hester as she and her family traveled by wagon train West in search of gold. The assessment for this test will be on Thursday.

Writing- We are continuing our work on Expository writing. We are working on an essay to explain something we enjoyed over Winter Break, and 2 reasons why we enjoyed it. Our writing assessment will be on Thursday.

Math- We are reviewing word problems that deal with multiplication and division concepts. This benchmark will be tested on FCAT. It is important that your child knows how to multiply two-digit by two-digit number.

Monday- P.E. Day- Don't forget your sneakers!!! Homework packet sent home.  Writing homework- Plan and Introduction- due TUESDAY!

Tuesday- Writing homework- 2nd paragraph- due WEDNESDAY

Wednesday- Writing homework- 3rd paragraph and conclusion- due THURSDAY. Wednesday folders sent home. Please review the work and return the folder SIGNED on Thursday.

Thursday- Report Card Pick-Up from 3:30-5:30 and 6:00-7:00. I hope to see you there!!! Reading and Writing Assessments.

Friday- Homework packet is due completed and signed; Spelling Test; AR Test; Fun Friday