HOMEWORK FOR MARCH 19, 2014

SECOND GRADE : Define the words from the Story on Lon Po Po ( words are on page 94 of the yellow reading textbook). The definitions are in the back in the glossary. This is to be done in the reading notebook.

THIRD GRADE: Comparing Communities textbook page 157 questions A-D, in sentence form on looseleaf.


FOURTH GRADE: Write a paragraph about the three methods of transportation in NYS according to the notes you have in your social studies notebook and from the textbook. The assignment is the aim from today, but do it on looselaf.

SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE READING AND SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON PLANS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 17-21

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HOMEWORK FOR MARCH 17, 2014

SECOND GRADE: Use the article " Oh Nuts!" and create a 6 sentence summary in paragraph form. Do this on looseleaf. Use complete sentences and details from the article but do not copy sentences from the article.

THIRD  GRADE : Read the passage Washington Rides Again and for every paragraph write side notes
(GIST) on the left side and also underline key words. THIS SKILL WAS PRACTICED IN CLASS TODAY AND LAST WEEK.

FOURTH GRADE: Use the passage The Upside of Dyslexia and 1.write notes of the what each paragraph is about on the left 2. underline key details  3.  circle unknown words.

REMINDERS

1. All students need to bring at least three sharpened pencils, erasers, and looseleaf.

2. If your child is sick or has allergies please send him/her with tissue ( personal packet of tissue).

3.  Homework is posted on the blog when the homework is given. Ms. Saville gives homework on Tuesday and Thursday. Mr.Badia and I give homework on Monday and Wednesday, BUT  MATH AND READING HOMEWORK COULD BE GIVEN ANY DAY IF NEED BE.

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HOMEWORK FOR 2/26/14

SECOND GRADE: People Together read pages 118-123 and answer questions #1-2 from page 123 in social studies notebook. In sentence form.

THIRD GRADE: Read Martin Luther King JR. book pages 25-40 and answer the following questions on looseleaf.

- What made Coretta think twice about accepting Martins offer?

- How did the congregation feel about King?

- Explain why the change of May 1954 was important in history and in Kings live.

FOURTH GRADE: Read chapter 7-8 of Stuart Little and answer the following questions on looseleaf. 

1. What did LeRoy offer Stuart to sail his boat for him?

2. Why did the policeman fall into the water?

3. What happened to cause Stuart to be washed overboard? How did the

crowd react when he got back onboard?

4. What did Stuart mean on page 41 when he said, “Dirty weather

ahead…”?

5. What did Stuart have to do when the boat got stuck by the paper bag?

6.How did Stuart get stuck in the refrigerator?

7. Everyone was nice to Stuart when he was sick. What does your

family do for you when you are sick?

8. If you saw a bird freezing on your windowsill, would you bring it in

and take care of it? Why or why not?

9. Why do you think Stuart does not trust Snowbell?

10. How could Stuart be frightened and brave at the same time? Have

you ever felt that way? Explain?

VOCABULARY WORDS FOR SECOND , THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE

SECOND GRADE READING WORDS

1.Labor: COPY FROM HOLOCAUST ARTICLE

2.Inhumane: COPY FROM HOLOCAUST ARTICLE

3.extermination: COPY FROM HOLOCAUST ARTICLE

4.bleak: COPY FROM HOLOCAUST ARTICLE

5. steerage: part of the ship that contains the steering wheel. 

6. excursion: a short trip usually made for a purpose. 

7. fate: someone's destiny, something predetermine. 

8.trudging: to walk in a tired way.

9.marveled: to wonder or be curious about something. 

SECOND GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES VOCABULARY WORDS 

1. citizens

2.law

3.vote

4.tax

5. government

6.timeline

* use People Together textbook to define them in your social studies notebook. 

THIRD GRADE READING VOCABULARY WORDS 

1. taunts: to mock, do something in a sarcastic way, bothering someone. 

2.cogitating: to think hard or ponder.

3.quiescent: being at rest, quiet. 

4.ordained: to become invested in sacerdotal duties ex. becoming a priest or preacher.

5. congregation: a group of people coming together for religious reasons. 

6.Jim Crow: the practice of segregating African Americans from Whites in public spaces such as schools, stores, buses, etc.  

7. unconstitutional: not parts of the rules, against the constitution, which is the new form of government used after America becoming it' own country. 

8.boycott: not using or buying something. 

9.supreme court: the highest court in the United States. 

10. Civil Rights: personal rights of all individuals that make sure all are treaty equally , no matter what. 

THIRD GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES WORDS

1.law

2.government

3.town meeting

4. vote

5.elect

6. mayor

7.council

8.tax

9.governor

10.capital

11.capitol

* Use Comparing Communities textbook to define words into social studies notebook. 

FOURTH GRADE READING WORDS 

1. unsuitable: not useful in a certain situation. ex. Sandals are unsuitable for winter weather. 

2.solemnly: serious

3. abdominal: in or on the abdomen area, which is the part of your body from your below your chest to your bellybutton. 

4. vigorous: strong, energetic , powerful in action. 

5. exasperated: annoy extremely. 

6. berth: a sleeping space on a ship, train or space vessel. 

7. hoisted: to raise or lift by using a mechanical item. 

8. Delicatessen: a store selling food that is already prepared or requires little preparation. 

9. Reminiscently

10.Underprivileged: to be denied normal rights because of low socioeconomic statues (being poor). 

11.Ballasted: any material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide wanted stability ( balance). 

FOURTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES VOCABULARY WORDS

1. TRADE

2.ENTREPRENEUR

3.FREE ENTERPRISE

4.BANK

5.STOCK

6.BUTTONWOOD AGREEMENT

7.NY STOCK EXCHANGE

8.FRONTIER

9.BIG TREE TREATY

10.WAR OF 1812

11. TREATY OF GHENT

*Use textbook to define the words in your social studies notebook. 

SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE LESSON PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24-28

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REMINDERS
1. Look at schools main blog page for gym schedule this week.

2. Students must have all needed school supplies; pencils, (lead if they only have mechanical pencils), erasers, sharpeners, looseleaf, etc.

3. Third grade social studies is sue Wednesday, must be ready to present.

4. Second grade needs a small poster board, crayons/color pencils, scissors, and glue for a project they will do in class on Tuesday.


HOMEWORK FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2014

SECOND GRADE: Copy reading words with definition into reading notebook from post below and define social studies words found in lesson plan using People Together textbook, also write one paragraph explaining the Holocaust using the text you have and what you learned from the book, Passage to Freedom and Sughira Story and also explaining the connection between this event and Ruby Bridges. The writing is to be done on looseleaf. ALL HOMEWORK WILL BE CHECKED WEDNESDAY.

THIRD GRADE: Copy reading words with definition into reading notebook from post below and define social studies words found in lesson plan using Comparing Communities textbook. Keep working on Urban community project due WEDNESDAY- NO EXCUSES.

FOURTH GRADE: Copy reading words with definition into reading notebook from post below and define social studies words found in lesson plan. Also read chapter 2 and 3 from Stuart Little ( book will given in class) and answer the following questions:
1.  In Chapter Two, Mr. and Mrs. Little discuss five problems they saw existed in their home that related to Stuart. In a paragraph, list the five problems and solutions that were discussed by Mr. and Mrs. Little.
2. What did Stuart have to do to turn on the light and to get up to the washbasin?
3. How did Stuart turn on the water and what did the noise cause?
4. Why was Snowbell showing her teeth to Stuart?
5. What happened when Stuart tried to prove how strong he was to Snowbell?

*VOCABULARY WORDS WILL NOT BE CHECKED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, BUT IT'S IMPORTANT TO DO THE READING FROM THE BOOK AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS AS, STUDENTS WILL MOVE ON TO CHAPTER 4-5 IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY.