Monday, March 9, 2009

Mrs. Cates March 9 - 13, 2009

**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 . Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book.

1/2 & 3/4 reading: "The Emperor's Silent Army", pgs. 318-329. We will focus on summarizing, key vocabulary, and prefixes. TEST ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17. All work will be completed in class, unless a student is absent.
1/2 & 3/4 language: We will focus on linking verbs. All work will be completed in class, unless there is a change in schedule, and I will re-post.

5th lit. skills: We will be working on poetry this week. All work should be completed in class.

7/8 reading: "How Tia Lola Came to Stay," pages 133-147. We will focus on making inferences, key vocabulary, and summarizing. Students will have a timed reading on Monday & Thursday.
Students. We will be working on plural words in spelling. Spelling packet will go home on Monday and will be due on Thursday. TEST on Friday.

If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me:tlcates @blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.

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