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Homework for the week of November 2, 2009:

Vocabulary words - test on Friday

 

plotting     loyal     neglected

 

insignificant     encircling

 

unyielding     steely     twined

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Math term:     perimeter

 

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Spelling words - test on Friday
 

pour     orbit     fourth    source     sports

forward     force     order     wore     yourself

support     sore     orange     anymore     ignore     portrait     border     course     tornado     your

 

Challenge spelling words

 

emperor       monarch       kingdom       palace       noble

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Spelling Choice sheets are due each Friday.  Parents, please sign the sheet each week to verify that the activities were completed.  Thanks for your help!

 

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Multiplication and division timed tests are given each Friday morning.  Students must complete 40 equations in 90 seconds or less to show mastery.

 

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Nightly assignments for this week:

Monday

1.  Draw pictures, write definitions and synonyms for vocabulary words

2.  Math rate worksheet #5.

3.  Read and respond.

4.  Practice times tables for 5 minutes.

 

Tuesday

1.  Journal questions.  Choose two (2) to write about.

2.  Math rate worksheet #6.

3.  Read and respond.

4.  Practice times tables for 5 minutes.

 

Wednesday

1.  Write a letter or make a comic strip using six vocabulary words.

2.  Math perimeter worksheet #1.

3.  Read and respond.

4.  Practice times tables for 5 minutes.

 

Thursday

1.  Spelling sheets due Friday, Nov. 6th.

2.  Math perimeter worksheet #2.

3.  Read and respond.

4.  Practice times tables for 5 minutes.

 

***FRIDAY - SUNDAY***

1.  Review Weekly Goal Review Sheet with parent/adult at home.  Be sure they sign each section.  Spend just ten (10) minutes filling out this sheet and earn a homework pass for use during the week!  The pass can be used for any one (1) piece or page of homework.

Look for these questions on the comprehension test this Friday: 

 

1.  What would be another good title for this story:  The Smallest One; Djeow Saves the Day; My Kite Sails Upward.  Use two details from the story to support your choice.

 

2.  What problem does Djeow Seow face?  What are three steps she takes to solve the problem?  Include information from the story in your answer.

 

3.  What happens to the emperor one day when his four sons and three daughters are away?

 

4.  What does the emperor suddenly realize about his daughter when he sees her holding the end of the kite’s rope to save him?

 

5.  What message does the monk sing, and why does he give it to Djeow Seow?

 

6.  What great lesson does the emperor learn from his tiny daughter?

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Choose two (2) Journal Questions to answer -

Try to write at least 50 words total for your answers!

 

1.      How does Djeow Seow save her father, the emperor?  Describe three steps, in order, she took to save him.

 

2.      Why is the character of the monk important to the story?  Give two reasons for your thinking.

 

3.      Why did people think of Djeow Seow as insignificant?  Give two reasons for your thinking.

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