The Daily News                                                                                 January   8th  -  12th 

                                                 Our story for the week will be Music of the Stone Age.  We will focus on the skill of author's purpose.   Students will take their  assessments on Thursday.  Homework assignments will be given each night.            Skills for the Week


Greetings!  We just wrapped up a short but productive week of school   Students did a great job adjusting back to normal routines after the long winter break.    I am looking forward to another fantastic week beginning Monday.      

I will administer the mid-year DRA assessment.  Students will be tested individually on reading comprehension and fluency.    

Story: Music of the Stone Age
Reading: Author's Purpose
Language Arts:   Adding Commas 
Grammar: Multiple meaning words, past tense 
Writing: Non-fiction 
Math: Addition and Subtraction
Science:  Force and Motion 

Social Studies: Government (Rules and Laws)


Reading Vocabulary:  impossible    pleasant    talent    treasures

Homework 
Monday
Math- Activity Sheet
Vocabulary- Choice Board'
Reading- Complete Comprehension Check  Questions 1 - 4 

Tuesday
Math- Activity Sheet

Vocabulary- Choice Board

Reading-

1. Why did the author write this story?

2. What instruments are used to make your favorite kind of music?

3. How do you think music from the Stone Age was different from today's music?

Wednesday

Math- Activity Sheet

Vocabulary- Choice Board'
Reading- "Text Features"
1. Look at the TOP picture on page 392. What is the purpose of the Caption (white writing)?
2. What is the purpose of the map on page 393?

Thursday
Math- Activity Sheet

Vocabulary- Choice Board'

Reading- Activity Sheet