Welcome to our classroom website!

Volunteers needed for Colonial Day!!! We are short on costumes this year for Colonial Day and need some parents that know how to sew to help make our day a success! Colonial Day will be this July, but we want to give you plenty of time to work with. If you could help sew a few outfits, please let us know ASAP. All supplies will be provided.
Welcome to our classroom website!

Here you will find your weekly homework assignments, and the weekly classroom newsletter. On this website you can print out your reading log, get the week's vocabulary words, and any other homework pages that may be assigned.

Every week you are responsible for:
1. Completing the homework as explained on the classroom website. (This will always include the reading log and vocabulary pages.)
2. Coming to class with your stapled homework pages ready to turn in on Monday. You may not come to class and staple/assemble your homework. It must be done at home!!!
3. Being prepared for Monday's vocabulary test (knowing the spelling and definition of each word).

Monday, May 23, 2011

Homework for the week of Monday, May 23rd

For this week you will do:
1.  Reading Log
2.  Vocabulary Assignment.  Test will be this FRIDAY!!!!
  (I only gave you six words so you can be prepared earlier.)

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Homework for the week of Monday, May 16th

This week you will do:
1.  The Reading Log
2.  Vocabulary Assignment (sentences & definitions)
3.  Persuasive Paragraph:  Write one paragraph in which your goal is to persuade someone to do something .  Use the following persuasive techniques:  Flattery (compliments), Glittering Generalities (for example:  EVERYONE is doing it or has one), and promises.
4.  Finish your American Revolution project and bring it to school on May 20th.  Remember, you have had two months to complete this and it is one of your final projects of the fifth grade.  Make sure it is NEAT and has CORRECT SPELLING and GRAMMAR.  LABEL all pictures.
  

Monday, May 9, 2011

Homework for the week of May 9th

This week you will do:
1.  Your reading log
2.  Your vocabulary assignment (definitions & sentences)
3. Memorize the beginning of the Declaration of Independence  (we will write this down in class on Tues.)
4.  American Revolution Project:  Complete your event or document research this week!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Homework for the week of: May 2nd

For homework this week you will:

1.  Complete your reading log.
2.  Complete the vocabulary assignment (definitions & sentences).  Tests are still on MONDAYS.
3.  Persuasive Cartoon.  Create a single image/picture cartoon about an issue important to you.  You may use the ones we looked at in class to give you ideas.  Possibilities are:  video games, school uniforms, protecting the environment, etc.  How can you make humor out of one of this topics in a visual way to persuade your audience.
4.  Revolution Project.  There are 3 weeks until the due date (May 20th).  This week you should complete your research on your person.  If you have any problems come see me!!