We just wrapped up another week of  fun and learning.   Students did a great job adjusting back to normal routines after  the holiday break.     I am looking forward to another  GREAT  week beginning  Monday.  

Our story for the week  will be Click Clack Moo.  We will focus on the skill of cause and effect. Students will take their  assessments on Thursday.    Please refer to the homework assignments  listed below.              

Skills for the Week
Story: Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type
Reading: Cause and Effect, Generating Questions 
Language Arts:  synonyms, r-controlled vowels (-or, -oar, -ore)
Grammar: Synonyms
Writing: Friendly Letter
Math: Place Value
Science:  Force and Motion
Social Studies: Government   (Bring in 1 - 2 store receipts by Wednesday)

Homework

Monday

Reading:

1. Who are the characters in the story?

2. Where does the story take place?

3. What skill did Farmer Brown's cows have that made them special?

4. Farmer Brown couldn't believe his ears and his eyes. Why not?

* Vocabulary Choice- board
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Tuesday 

Reading:

1. Why do the cows want electric blankets?

2. When the cows go on strike, what do they do?

3. Why is Farmer Brown mad when the cows and hens refuse to give milk and eggs?
4.  Why did the author write this story?  entertain, persuade, inform  How do you know? List 3 clues

* Vocabulary Choice- board
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Wednesday

Reading:

Complete Comprehension Check at the endof the story. Questions (1 - 4)

* Vocabulary Choice- board
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Thursday
*Reading: Activity Sheet
*Math: Complete math activity sheet