homework assignments:
Week of May 22-26
Writing: Research Writing
Learning Objectives:
W3.2a- Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
W3.2b- Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
W3.2c - Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
W3.2d - Provide a concluding statement or section.
W.3.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills).
W.3.7- Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
W.3.8- Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
Vocabulary & Concepts: the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing), facts, opinions, topic sentence, introduction, conclusion, types of text features (navigators, types of print, visuals), main idea, key details, sequence, chronological order,
Language: subject-predicate, parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives),
Assignments: Planet Report
Learning Objectives:
W3.2a- Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
W3.2b- Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
W3.2c - Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
W3.2d - Provide a concluding statement or section.
W.3.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills).
W.3.7- Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
W.3.8- Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
Vocabulary & Concepts: the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing), facts, opinions, topic sentence, introduction, conclusion, types of text features (navigators, types of print, visuals), main idea, key details, sequence, chronological order,
Language: subject-predicate, parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives),
Assignments: Planet Report
Reading: EOG Test Prep-Reading for Information
(Read for 30 minutes a night to practice reading stamina and record on your reading log)
Reading for Information: (41-45% of EOG)
Essential Concepts & Vocabulary:
nonfiction, informational, biography, instructional, materials list, instructions/directions, recipe, ingredients, text features (types of print, headings, sub-headings, photographs, captions, charts, diagrams, labels, maps, timelines,) text structure (cause/effect, compare/contrast, descriptive, problem/solution, sequence,) main idea, supporting details, summarize, author's purpose,
Foundational Skills: Identify and know the meaning of common prefixes and suffixes.
Assessments: Read to Achieve passages (ongoing), Test Prep Passages,
Homework:
(Read for 30 minutes a night to practice reading stamina and record on your reading log)
Reading for Information: (41-45% of EOG)
Essential Concepts & Vocabulary:
nonfiction, informational, biography, instructional, materials list, instructions/directions, recipe, ingredients, text features (types of print, headings, sub-headings, photographs, captions, charts, diagrams, labels, maps, timelines,) text structure (cause/effect, compare/contrast, descriptive, problem/solution, sequence,) main idea, supporting details, summarize, author's purpose,
- Asking and Answering Questions on Informational Text
- Determining the Main Idea and Summarize
- Describe Cause and Effect Relationships
- Determine the Meaning of Academic Vocabulary
- Use Information Gained from the Illustrations and/or Text Features
- We will review all of the standards relating to reading non fiction texts.
Foundational Skills: Identify and know the meaning of common prefixes and suffixes.
Assessments: Read to Achieve passages (ongoing), Test Prep Passages,
Homework:
test_prep-informational_part_2.docx | |
File Size: | 20 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Math: EOG Test Prep-Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Major Concepts:
*Students will have individual math sprints each week. Please have them work on their multiplication and division facts by having them practice on multiplication.com and/or Xtra math nightly.
Major Concepts:
- Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
- Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
- Multiply and divide within 100.
- Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.
*Students will have individual math sprints each week. Please have them work on their multiplication and division facts by having them practice on multiplication.com and/or Xtra math nightly.
test_prep-operations_and_algebraic_thinking.docx | |
File Size: | 26 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Science: Plant Development and Soils
Learning Objectives:
3.L.2.1 Remember the function of the following plant structures as it relates to the survival of plants in their environment:
3.L.2.3 Summarize the distinct stages of the life cycle of seed plants.
3.L.2.4 Explain how the basic properties (texture and capacity to hold water) and components (sand, clay and humus) or soil determine the ability of soil to support growth and survival of many plants.
Project: Grassheads
Assessments:
Learning Objectives:
3.L.2.1 Remember the function of the following plant structures as it relates to the survival of plants in their environment:
- Roots – absorb nutrients
- Stems – provide support
- Leaves – synthesize food
- Flowers – attract pollinators and produce seed for reproduction
3.L.2.3 Summarize the distinct stages of the life cycle of seed plants.
3.L.2.4 Explain how the basic properties (texture and capacity to hold water) and components (sand, clay and humus) or soil determine the ability of soil to support growth and survival of many plants.
Project: Grassheads
Assessments:
- Visit the class website's science page on Plants and Soils to watch videos, listen to songs and play games that will help you study for your test.
Social Studies: Culture, Economics and Geography
Learning Objectives:
3.C.1 Understand how diverse cultures are visible in local and regional communities.
3.G.1 Understand the earth's patterns by using the 5 themes of geography: (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement and regions).
3.E.1 Understand how the location of regions affects activity in a market economy.
3.E.2 Understand entrepreneurship in a market economy.
Projects: Classroom Mapping Project,
Assessments: Geography Test-Thursday May 18th
Learning Objectives:
3.C.1 Understand how diverse cultures are visible in local and regional communities.
3.G.1 Understand the earth's patterns by using the 5 themes of geography: (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement and regions).
3.E.1 Understand how the location of regions affects activity in a market economy.
3.E.2 Understand entrepreneurship in a market economy.
Projects: Classroom Mapping Project,
Assessments: Geography Test-Thursday May 18th
- Visit the class website's social studies page on Culture, Economics and Geography to watch videos, listen to songs and play games that will help you study for the test.