Date Class Objectives & Homework

Thank you to Mrs. Bash, Mrs. Alon, & Mrs. Rubissa!!

On Tuesday, March 18th, they presented information about Purim, a Jewish holiday.  Parents & students are always encouraged to teach their classroom about their culture and the holidays they celebrate!  We appreciated the time they spent with us.  We learned about the story of Purim and made a costume.  We had fun, thank you!
Monday 3/17 OBJECTIVE:
Warm up by writing pairs of words that rhyme; listen to the Legend of St. Patrick; listen to and view Riverdance (Irish music & dancing) while completing St. Patrick's Day story activities; write a Limerick poem; listen to student presentations re: Purim (Jewish holiday); time for SSR?

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 2: pgs. 114-115

HOMEWORK:
1. Blue- Activity book pg. 102-105
2. Bring WBW dictionary, study Occupations 2 pgs. 114-115
3. Wizard of Oz activities are due Wednesday (packet & puzzle)
4. Green/Red- complete Limerick and prepare to present
5. Bring gift for Purim activity
 
Tuesday 3/18 Thank you to Mrs. Bash, Mrs. Alon, & Mrs. Rubissa!!

On Tuesday, March 18th, they presented information about Purim, a Jewish holiday.  Parents & students are always encouraged to teach their classroom about their culture and the holidays they celebrate!  We appreciated the time they spent with us.  We learned about the story of Purim and made a costume.  We had fun, thank you!

OBJECTIVE:
Warm up by writing 2-3 complete sentences using WBW vocabulary; listen to parent presentation re: Purim & participate in activities; divide into differentiated Visions groups & share Limerick poems; complete St. Patrick's Day activities.

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 2: pgs. 114-115

HOMEWORK:
1.  All groups-St. Patrick's Day worksheets
2. Study Occupations 2 pgs. 114-115
3. Don't forget to complete READING COUNTS QUIZZES!  It is worth 25 points!
4. SSR book
5. Wizard of Oz activities are due Wednesday (packet & puzzle)
Wednesday 3/19 OBJECTIVE:
Warm up by matching occupations (no dictionaries); take visions inventory; complete "St Patrick's Day" story questions; learn/practice using new WBW vocabulary words in workbook.; read silently and log your reading.

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 2: pgs. 114-115

HOMEWORK:
1. Blue- "My 1st Day of School" questions & "Open Minds"
2. Study Occupations 2 pgs. 114-115 & Job Skills pgs. 116-117
3. Green/Red- Be prepared to share Limerick poems & complete "Telling Your Story" 
4. Reading Counts points due tomorrow by 4 pm!
Thursday 3/20 OBJECTIVE:
Listen to last counseling presentation; warm up- practice letter writing skills; write a short rough draft letter; peer-edit letter then re-write (2nd draft); make study cards for Occupations 2, & match a job skill with them (on the back) learn/practice using new WBW vocabulary; complete Visions inventory.

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 2: pgs. 114-115 & Job Skills pgs. 116-117

HOMEWORK:
1. SSR book
2. Use cards to study Occupations 2 pgs. 114-115 & Job Skills pgs. 116-117
3. Complete Job Skills workbook pgs. 108-109
4. Return biography books!

Friday
3/21		 OBJECTIVE:
Warm-up by assessing knowledge of how to write a 5 paragraph essay (pop quiz); read silently, log your reading & pair share; view film; identify the story elements by completing a story map.

VOCABULARY:
WBW: Occupations 2: pgs. 114-115 & Job Skills pgs. 116-117

HOMEWORK:
1. SSR book
2. WBW: Use cards to study Occupations 2: pgs. 114-115 & Job Skills pgs. 116-117
3. Bring Visions & biography books!