Objectives and Homework for October 31 – November 4, 2011

EnglishStudents will read a published model of a story and identify and discuss the characteristics of a well written story.Because of Winn-DixieWe will continue reading up to Chapter 20 together. We will also be having a quiz for chapters 11-20.

Math – Students will describe probability with words and numbers.

– Students will use models to represent multiplication and division.– Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction and multiplication.Homework – Monday: Pages 57-58NOTE: There will be a Chapter 3 Test on Thursday. We will use Tuesday and Wednesday to study and review this chapter.Spelling HomeworkStudy spelling words for test on Friday. – Monday: Page 54 – Wednesday: Page 55Social Studies Students will explore the Indian Connection. Homework: Students should be continuing their Arawaks and Carib’s project. This is due on November 11. Science: Students will observe inherited characteristics.– Students will describe how traits are inherited and how they develop.– Students will observe how seeds germinate.– Students will describe the stages in the life cycle of flowering plants.Bible Students will discuss the Holy Trinity. Students will discuss the miracle with Jesus and the nobleman’s son. Students will review other miracles performed by Jesus. Students will discover Jesus’ greatest miracle.Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of quarter Bible grade.)– Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s spirit dwells in you. 1 Corinthians 3:16