English – Use commas after the introductory words “yes, no and well”.
– Identify direct quotations in sentences.
Homework: Monday: page 86
Math – Divide with and without remainders.
– Use basic facts and patterns to divide mentally.
– Solve problems by using the guess and check method.
Homework: – Tuesday: page 137
– Wednesday: page 138 (Pegasus: All, Leopards: 1-10 and Dragons 1-5)
– Thursday: page 140 (Pegasus: 1-15, Leopards: 1-10 and Dragons page 139)
– 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, multiplication and division.
Number the Stars – We will continue reading Number the Stars. Each week we will be reading in class and doing chapter quizzes. Students are allowed to re-read what we have covered in class, but I ask that they do no read ahead unless they have been given special permission to do so. Continue to ask your child/children questions on what we have read in class and allow them to summarize and describe different events in detail and in order.
Homework: Cereal Book Report DUE: March 15
Spelling Homework – There will be no spelling test this week. Instead, every student should be studying their 7, 8 and 9 multiplications tables to recite on Friday.
Science – Describe how climate affects ecosystems.
– Explain how humans use resources.
– We will be also discussing Science Fair Project Options.
Bible – Bible Sword Drill
Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child/children to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of term Bible grade.)
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26