drizzly
crumbly
sensibly
terribly
activity
rarity
mobility
clarity
diversion
collision
tension
intrusion
argument
supplement
elevator
senator
furious
nervous
cautious
CHALLENGE WORDS:
curiosity
emperor
ambitious
READING- Our story this week is "The Case of the Gasping Garbage". It is a cute story about 2 student scientists who have to solve a mystery that deals with a science concept. We will start the week by doing another experiment and going through the steps of the scientific method. The vocabulary words for the story are:
1. drizzly- lightly raining
2. technique- a method
3. overwhelm- to overpower or to make helpless
4. environment- surroundings
5. competitor- goods or services in the same market as another person (EX: Publix and Winn-Dixie are competitors)
6. findings- the result of an investigation
7. peer- to look closely
8. pursuit- the act of chasing after
WRITING- In writing this week we will be reviewing Narrative AND Expository writing. For Friday's test, we will have both types of prompts and the student's will have to write one or the other. We will pass these out randomly. This is good practice for FCAT Writing.
MATH- We are working on expressions and equations with more than 1 operation. We are also continuing our countdown to FCAT prep for morning work with a follow-up quiz on Friday.
Monday- (I will be interviewing as a finalist for the Leon County District Teacher of the Year at the District office and will return at 10:30. They are set to announce the winner sometime of Thursday, February 16th!!! You can find the link to the article here.) Homework packets are sent home. Writing homework for tonight should be turned in tomorrow.
Tuesday- VALENTINE'S DAY!!!! A letter was sent home Friday with a class list. We will have a party in the afternoon. If your child would like to bring Valentine cards (either homemade or store-bought) please make sure that they bring one for each student. :-)
Wednesday- Wednesday folders will be sent home! Please sign and return on THURSDAY!
Thursday- Reading test day!
Friday- Spelling Test; Writing Test; AR test must be taken!
***Please continue to work on basic multiplication facts at home!!!***
On a personal note, I would just like to thank you all for the kind words about me being a finalist for Leon County District Teacher of the Year! It is a pure joy to teach your children everyday. I am so proud to represent Oak Ridge Elementary School and the AMAZING teachers, students, and parents I get to work with each day!
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