Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Fourth grade lesson plan for week of November 13-16

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Wednesday Nov. 14, 2012
HW: Social Studies

Finish answering the classwork questions:

1. Why was it important to find an easier route to Asia?
2. What was in Asia, that explorers wanted?
3. Explain What Christopher Columbus did

HW: Reading

Finish writing poem about weather or climate following format given in notebook, unless your done. ( only 3 of you are).

Saturday, November 10, 2012

SECOND GRADE ONLY!

Dear second grade parents,

As some of you have seen in the calendar, the second graders are going on a school trip to the Museum of the city of New York. On the calendar the day that was previously selected was Nov. 15. due to some changes, the date has been moved to Nov. 19. In their folder your child has a permission slip. They must return the slip with $7 , which is the cost of the trip.

For  the day of the trip, your child must
- wear school gym uniform with comfortable sneakers
- bring lunch ( that does not require heating up), in a small bag to carry on their own.
- NO glass bottles
- NO book bag

Please be aware that your child is taking the train and then walking to the museum which is located on fifth avenue and 103 street. We also won't be back till approximately 3:30pm.

Any questions, please send me a note.
Mrs. Bagley

Querido Padres,

Como ustedes saben , los ninos del segundo grado van a ir a un paseo al museo de la cuidad de Nueva York. El calendario dice Nov. 15 , pero los tuvimos que cambiar para Nov. 19. Su hijo/hija tiene que traer el permiso firmano por usted y $7 para cubril el costo del paseo.

Para el dia del paseo, su hijo/hija ;
-  tiene que vestir en ropa de gymnacio de la escuela con tenis
- trael almuerzo ( que no necesite ser calentado) en una bolsa pequena, que puedan cargal solos.
- NO botellas de cristal
- No bolsas de escuela

Los ninos se van a montar en el tren y despues van a caminar al museo, que esta localizado en la quinta avenidad y la calle 103. Regreseremos approximadamente a las 3:30 pm.


Si tienen alguna pregunta , dejenme saber,
Mrs.Bagley

Sunday, November 4, 2012

second grade lesson plan for week of November 5-9

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Reading vocabulary words Unit 2, week 2
1. graphic novel: a fiction story that has more illustrations than words and requires you to read the pictures. 
2. fiction: a text that does not use real people, places or things. 
3. noun: a person, place or thing. 
4. verb: an action
5. figurative language:  language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretatio

Social Studies vocabulary words Unit 2, week 2
1. need: something that you must have to live. Ex. shelter, food
2. want: something that you like , but don't need to live. ex. toy
3. necessities: something needed for a desired result.
4. luxuries: something not needed, but wanted for comfort. Ex. a sports car.



Monday, Nov.5
HW: Copy vocabulary words into reading and social studies vocabulary notebook.

Wednesday, Nov. 7
HW:

Thursday, Nov. 8
HW: people together workbook page 28 (only top part). Name the image and identify as need or want on looseleaf.

Third grade lesson plan for week of November 5-9

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Due to Hurricane Sandy , it may been impossible to acquire Sarah plain , and tall. Therefore the is book is not a neccesity until next Tuesday, Nov.13. This book can be found at a public library or can cost about $7 at Barnes and Noble.

Reading vocabulary words for Unit 2 week 1
1. sea:
2. oceans:
3. hearth:
4. dusk:
5. wretched:
6. prairie:


Social studies vocabulary words for Unit 2 week 1
1. Greece
2. Europe
3. Athens
4. Greek
5. Euro




Monday, Nov. 5
HW: Answer comprehension questions based on Julian's Glorious Summer.
1. Why was Julian nodding his head at the diner table?
2. Why do you think Julian told his mother the truth?
3. How have you felt after telling someone the truth?
- Find the definition of the vocabulary words and write them in the reading and social studies section of your vocabulary notebook.

Wednesday, Nov. 7
HW: TBD

Thursday, Nov 8

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Fourth grade lesson plans for week of November 4-9

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Native American Artifact project
- Student have been learning about the Native Americans and how they survives using natural resources and how these materialistic resources ( such as weapons, food utensils etc.) are artifacts that archaeologist have used to study and learned about past life before written records. 
- Students have drafted their artifacts explaining what it is, what it does and why it is important. 
- They will now create the artifact ( any material as long as it is safe and small size) and write the information describing its purpose, how it would be made ( in the time of the Native Americans), and how this tool would have been useful for the Iroquois or other Native American group. 

* This is due by next Friday (November 9)

Reading vocabulary words Unit 2 week 1
1. Poem: written words that express feelings, emotions or thoughts through stanzas sometimes using figurative language. 
2. metaphor: comparing two or more things not using the words like or as. 
3. simile: comparing two or more things using the words like or as. 
4. weather:
5. lighting:
6. tornado:
7. floods:
8. blizzards:
9. cause:
10: effect:

Social studies vocabulary words Unit 2 week 1
1. explorer:
2. North America:
3. Trade routes:
4. Asia:
5. Bahamas:
6. Conquistador: 
7. Spain: 


BOOKS FOR UNIT 2

Students will be reading a book called The long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder , starting in two weeks (Nov. 19). You can acquire the book from Barnes and Noble online for $6.50. It can be purchased by you personally or you can send the money in an envelope with your child's name and I will order it. If you are sending the money , please do so by Friday Nov. 9, to allow for shipping time.

Monday, Nov. 5
HW: Copy the vocabulary words from above into the correct vocabulary section of your notebook.

Wednesday, Nov. 7
HW: TBD

Thursday, Nov. 8