September 19th

Reading: Character Analysis
-On Friday, students will turn in a letter about their reading to me as proof of their nightly reading assignment.  
-On the back is a reading log, which isn't required to be completed.  I told students it would be a good idea to complete about their nightly reading so that when they write their letter on Thursday they have ideas of their weekly reading.  



Vocabulary:     
Unit 1-Week 1: fragile, research, defend, specific, pledge  
Unit 1-Week 2: assemble, elegant, privilege, calculate, grumble   
Unit 1-Week 3: pause, gasp, ancient, observe, brief       
Unit 1-Week 4: convince, swiftly, rely, rare, precise
Unit 1-Week 5: oppose, snide, heap, diverse, origin
Unit 1-Week 6: redundant, gesture, acknowledge, clutch, persevere  
-Vocabulary lists will come home every two weeks (5 words per week).     
-Tests will be every TWO weeks over 10 words

Word Study: Unit 4 (Silent E)   
-Students have circled which list to work on: regular or challenge.
-The letter in blue folders explains how the test will be given on Friday. 10 words to study (either the regular or challenge) and the 3 No Excuse Words for writing. These words don't follow patterns, but are common in writing. Students will need to write these words IN A SENTENCE ON THE TEST.  These words are the hardest (STUDY!)   
-Students will also be given 10 additional words that follow the spelling pattern for the week.  They will not be given these words to study, but should apply the pattern of the week.   
-Test on Friday  

Math: Unit 2: Multiplication meanings

-Timed Multiplication Quizzes begin this week.
-Students will have a timed quiz on T, W, and TH.
-They will complete fact homework on T, W, and TH nights to prepare.
-Students have 3 minutes to complete the quiz and must get at least 37/40 facts correct to advance to the next set of facts. 
-Students can also create flashcards, use apps, or play online games to help them study.  www.multiplication.com is one the best...and it's free! 

Writing: Narratives-Crafting real stories  
-This week we continue revising our personal narratives
-For grammar (Mentor Sentence) we are studying contractions and vivid verbs. Students may bring home an extra practice sheet Thursday, but isn't mandatory to complete.  
-Students will have a Mentor Sentence quiz on Friday.    

Social Studies: Map Grid and Map Index



Dates to Remember:  
October 6:  Parent Conferences  
October 7 - 15: Fall Break