Mark Your Calendars for 11/15!

The talented author Carmen Deedy will be here on Nov. 15!  Students will enjoy a presentation at school, and then families are invited to attend a free evening event at the Fine Arts Center at 6:30.  You will not want to miss this opportunity!  Please know that you do NOT have to purchase any of her books to enjoy her visit, but students may want the chance to own a book signed by an author.

10/24

Lots of info has gone home today!  Our fundraiser kicked off today and students have a newsletter and envelope with more info.

Please read both sides of the spelling/vocabulary sheet this week!

The IRA is the haunted house story organizer.

Book Character Day is Friday.

The Design a Web project is due NO LATER THAN Monday 10/31.

Thanks!

Election Extra Credit

To help students better understand the election process and the responsibility of voting, I am encouraging parents or another trusted adult to take their child with them to vote as an extra credit social studies opportunity.  To receive credit, after walking through the actual voting process, they are to write a paragraph explaining the process and what they experienced.  They do NOT need to include who ballots were cast for but rather explain the process from beginning to end.

Please include/explain at least one issue or race at the national, state, and local level.

Since early voting has already begun, students have until November 8 to observe the voting process (if possible).  Their paragraphs are due no later than Wednesday, Nov. 9.  They may be handwritten or submitted through Google Docs.

Thank you!

This Week's ELA: 3.11 Roots uni-, mono-, bi-, di- and Charlotte's Web Week 3

3.11 Spelling: Roots uni-, mono- (one) and bi-, di- (two)             HD3/JC3

BONUS Practice/extra credit (due Thursday on your own paper OR through Google Docs): 

You can find complete instructions at http://hdyer3.blogspot.com/p/spvoc.html.

You will need to be able to spell each word AND know what each word means.

Monday: Which are the 5 hardest words for you to spell?  Write them correctly in your agenda in the box on the bottom right.  Practice and study these words.  (Start on bonus practice if completing.)

Tuesday: Write the rest of your spelling words correctly in your agenda.  Study all 15 words.  (Work on bonus.)

Wednesday: Study all 15 words and previous weeks’ words.  Finish bonus (if completing).

Thursday: Study all 15 words and previous weeks’ words!  If possible, take a practice test (either on paper or at www.spellingcity.com.) 

*Your test on Friday will have 20 words.  The “extra” five will be selected from previous weeks’ words.

unicorn

2.     unicycle

3.     unite

4.     unison

5.     unique

6.     monogram

7.     monotone

8.     monotony

9.     bicycle

10. binoculars

11. bilingual

12. biceps

13. biannual

14. divide

15. dialogue

Vocabulary: Charlotte’s Web (Week 3: Chapters 11-16)

BONUS Practice/extra credit (due Thursday on your own paper OR through Google Docs*):

You can find complete instructions at http://hdyer3.blogspot.com/p/spvoc.html.

Monday-Thursday: Study your words and definitions.  Begin bonus if completing.  Your test will use each word in a sentence (in context) and may include words from previous weeks.

Wednesday: Finish bonus if completing.  

1.     exertion: a great deal of effort

2.     solemnly: in a deeply serious and sober way

3.     ascend: to go or climb up

4.     sociable: friendly and companionable with others

5.     monotonous: always the same, as in tone or activity

6.     distinguish: to recognize differences

7.     lacerated: tore or cut

8.     veritable: being authentic or real

This week’s IRA is the Haunted House Story Elements.

           

Class election campaign speeches will be presented on 10/26.

10/28 Book Character Dress Up Day!  (Feel free to reuse those Roald Dahl costumes- or come up with something new based on a book!)

BookIt logs are due no later than 11/1.  (Read 240+ minutes and earn a free personal pan pizza!)

South Pole Skype

Today we had the most amazing opportunity to Skype with Savannah's aunt who is working for the National Science Foundation at the U.S. South Pole Station.  Unfortunately our Skype video connection didn't work, but we were able to speak with her and two colleagues about living and working at the South Pole.  It was a super cool experience!

If you'd like to learn more about the U.S. South Pole Station, click HERE to go to their website.

This Week's ELA: /f/ Sounds and Charlotte's Web Week 2

3.10 Spelling: /f/                                                                    

BONUS Practice/extra credit (due Thursday on your own paper OR through Google Docs*): 

Choice 1: Three Times Each (MUST be on your own paper)

Choice 2: Spell and Draw* (Write each word & draw an appropriate picture/symbol to explain the word meaning.)

Choice 3: Spelling Sort* (Sort and write your words into three categories, based on spellings of the /f/ sounds.)

Choice 4: Alphabetical Order*

Choice 5: Spelling Triangles* (Write the first letter on the first line, first two letters on the second line, first three letters on the third line, etc., to spell the word and make a triangle.)

     Example:   w

                        wo      

                        wor

                        word

*These choices can be created in Google Docs.  Save as SpellingBonus306.LastF (so mine would be saved as SpellingBonus306.DyerH).  When you are ready to submit, click the blue SHARE button at the top right, enter Mrs. Dyer’s email address hdyer@ucschools.org and check “Can Edit,” and then click DONE.

Monday: Which are the 5 hardest words for you to spell?  Write them correctly in your agenda in the box on the bottom right.  Practice and study these words.  (Start on bonus practice if completing.)

Tuesday: Write the rest of your spelling words correctly in your agenda.  Study all 15 words.  (Work on bonus.)

Wednesday: Study all 15 words and previous weeks’ words.  Finish bonus (if completing).

Thursday: Study all 15 words and previous weeks’ words!  If possible, take a practice test (either on paper or at www.spellingcity.com.) 

*Your test on Friday will have 20 words.  The “extra” five will be selected from previous weeks’ words.

1.     golfer

2.     dolphin

3.     farmer

4.     full

5.     rough

6.     forgetful

7.     fashion

8.     photograph

9.     tough

10. phrase

11. paragraph

12. difference

13. elephant

14. pharmacy

15. laugh

Vocabulary: Charlotte’s Web (Week 2: Chapters 5-9)

BONUS Practice/extra credit (due Thursday on your own paper OR through Google Docs*):

Choice 1: Make flashcards.

Choice 2: Make a Quizlet with the words and definitions (http://quizlet.com).

Choice 3*: Write each word in an original super sentence.

Choice 4*: Write a story using all of the vocabulary words.  It can be silly, but it must make sense.

*These choices can be created in Google Docs.  Save as VocabBonus310.LastF (so mine would be saved as VocabBonus310.DyerH).  When you are ready to submit, click the blue SHARE button at the top right, enter Mrs. Dyer’s email address hdyer@ucschools.org and check “Can Edit,” and then click DONE.

Monday-Thursday: Study your words and definitions.  Begin bonus if completing.  Your test will use each word in a sentence (in context) and may include words from previous weeks.

Wednesday: Finish bonus if completing.  

1.     appropriate:  suitable for a particular time, situation, or purpose

2.     meekly:  in a humble or submissive manner

3.     inheritance:  property received by an heir

4.     campaign: a course of action for a specific purpose

5.     gratified: satisfied or indulged

6.     vaguely: indistinctly felt, understood, or recalled

7.     conspiracy: a sneaky plan or plot

8.     sedentary: moving about very little; inactive

NO IRA this week!  (Happy Fall Break 10/15-23!)

           

Students who read 240 minutes in October (10 minutes per day, 6 days per week) will be eligible for a FREE personal pan pizza through the Pizza Hut Book It! Program.  Logs for October are due no later than 11/1 to receive your pizza coupon.  (Logs can be turned in as soon as the 240-minute reading goal is met.)

Paper pumpkin project is due Tuesday, October 11!

Report cards go home Tuesday, 10/11, to be signed and returned.

Flu vaccines will be given Friday, 10/14, at school to students who returned their paperwork.

Looking Ahead:

10/27 Picture Retakes

10/28 Book Character Dress Up Day!  (Feel free to reuse those Roald Dahl costumes- or come up with something new based on a book!)

This Week's ELA: /Ow/ & Charlotte's Web 1

3.09 Spelling: /Ow/                                                                         HD3/JC3

BONUS Practice/extra credit (due Thursday on your own paper OR through Google Docs*): 

Choice 1: Three Times Each (MUST be on your own paper)

Choice 2: Spell and Draw* (Write each word & draw an appropriate picture/symbol to explain the word meaning.)

Choice 3: Spelling Sort* (Sort and write your words into two categories, based on spellings of the /ow/ sounds.)

Choice 4: Alphabetical Order*

Choice 5: Spelling Triangles* (Write the first letter on the first line, first two letters on the second line, first three letters on the third line, etc., to spell the word and make a triangle.)

     Example:   w

                        wo      

                        wor

                        word

*These choices can be created in Google Docs.  Save as SpellingBonus306.LastF (so mine would be saved as SpellingBonus306.DyerH).  When you are ready to submit, click the blue SHARE button at the top right, enter Mrs. Dyer’s email address hdyer@ucschools.org and check “Can Edit,” and then click DONE.

Monday: Which are the 5 hardest words for you to spell?  Write them correctly in your agenda in the box on the bottom right.  Practice and study these words.  (Start on bonus practice if completing.)

Tuesday: Write the rest of your spelling words correctly in your agenda.  Study all 15 words.  (Work on bonus.)

Wednesday: Study all 15 words and previous weeks’ words.  Finish bonus (if completing).

Thursday: Study all 15 words and previous weeks’ words!  If possible, take a practice test (either on paper or at www.spellingcity.com.) 

*Your test on Friday will have 20 words.  The “extra” five will be selected from previous weeks’ words.

1.     meow

2.     cloud

3.     crown

4.     flour

5.     flower

6.     about

7.     sound

8.     mouth

9.     however

10. towel

11. trout

12. around

13. shout

14. allowance

15. downspout

 

 

IRA (Independent Reading Activity): Character Traits

DUE FRIDAY!

            You may complete your IRA on your own paper or in Google Docs (save as IRA309.LastF which means last name first initial.  Mine would be saved as IRA309.DyerH.  When you are ready to submit, click the blue SHARE button at the top right, enter Mrs. Dyer’s email address hdyer@ucschools.org and check “Can Edit,” and then click DONE.)

            Write (or type) your complete heading (title is IRA 309).  What book are you currently reading?  Who is the main character?  Describe the character with three different, unique words.  (Be sure to think about who the character is on the inside, not necessarily the outside.)  For each word that you choose, give at least one example from the text to support that word.

            For example, in Charlotte’s Web, Fern is caring when she promises to take care of the runt to save its life.

Vocabulary: Charlotte’s Web (Week 1: Chapters 1-2)

BONUS Practice/extra credit (due Thursday on your own paper OR through Google Docs*):

Choice 1: Make flashcards.

Choice 2: Make a Quizlet with the words and definitions (http://quizlet.com).

Choice 3*: Write each word in an original super sentence.

Choice 4*: Write a story using all of the vocabulary words.  It can be silly, but it must make sense.

*These choices can be created in Google Docs.  Save as VocabBonus306.LastF (so mine would be saved as VocabBonus306.DyerH).  When you are ready to submit, click the blue SHARE button at the top right, enter Mrs. Dyer’s email address hdyer@ucschools.org and check “Can Edit,” and then click DONE.

Monday-Thursday: Study your words and definitions.  Begin bonus if completing.  Your test will use each word in a sentence (in context) and may include words from previous weeks.

Wednesday: Finish bonus if completing.  

1.     blissful: extremely happy or joyful

2.     dagger: a small knife

3.     distribute:  to hand out

4.     enchanted: having a magical quality

5.     gaze: to stare at something

6.     injustice: treatment that is wrong or unfair

7.     runt: the smallest or weakest animal in a litter

8.     specimen: sample used for testing or examination