Mardi Gras

Many people around the world celebrate "Mardi Gras" or "Carnaval" this Tuesday.  Click HERE for a video about the holiday.

NOT Prefixes Slideshow

Click HERE for a slideshow ir-, im-, in-, and il- slideshow.

Traditional Literature Quizlet

Try this Quizlet to practice your vocabulary words!

3.26 NOT Prefixes and Traditional Literature

3.26 Spelling: NOT Prefixes ig-, im-, in-, il-, ir-

Write your words in your agenda Monday.  Spelling bonuses are due no later than Thursday.  (Dividing these words into syllables would be very beneficial.)  You must know what these words mean AND how to spell them. 

            Your test will be Friday.

1.     impossible

2.     impatient

3.     immature

4.     ignorant

5.     ignoble

6.     illegal

7.     illogical

8.     infamous

9.     inoperable

10. injustice

11. inappropriate

12. invisible

13. inedible

14. irregular

15. irreversible

Vocabulary: Traditional Literature

            Not only do you need to know what these words mean, but you will also need to be able to identify examples of each.  Bonuses are due no later than Thursday.  Your test will be Friday.

1.     folktale: a short story that has been passed down from generation to generation

2.     myth: a folktale that explains something about the world such as frightening or mysterious natural forces; often involves super natural beings including gods and goddesses

3.     legend: a folktale that usually has some connection to a real historical person or event, combining factual and fictional elements; often regarded as truth but cannot be proven as fact

4.     fairy tale: a folktale that takes place in a magical land ruled by royalty and the characters are either good or evil; contains some element of magic

5.     tall tale: a folktale with unbelievable exaggerations told as if it were true and meant to be humorous

6.     fable: a short folktale that involves personified animals and teaches a moral or lesson

March 3 is Folktale Dress Up Day!  If you’d like, dress up as a character from any form of traditional literature!  Please do not stress over this; we are trying to inject a little extra fun into our studies.

2/21

A few things of importance...

• Due to an error on last week's vocabulary test, 18 points has been added to each student's grade.  That is NOT reflected on the grade on their spelling test paper (which lists both the spelling test grade and the vocabulary test grade).  Add 18 points to the vocab test grade please.
• Mary McLeod Bethune workbook pages and biography graphic organizer are due Wednesday.
• March 3 is Folktale Dress Up Day for our two classes!  Please do NOT spend money on costumes!  Have fun being creative with what you already own if you'd like to participate.
• Thanks for your patience with us as Mrs. Cook and I recover from our awesome trip to Disney with the high school STEM Academy!

3.25 ELA: VCV Spelling and "Bubba" Vocabulary

3.25 Spelling: VCV Pattern

Write your words in your agenda Tuesday.  Spelling bonuses are due no later than Thursday.  (Dividing these words into syllables would be very beneficial.) 

            You will choose your own bonus word this week.  What other words follow this VCV pattern?  Your test will be Friday.

1.     pilot

2.     diner

3.     planet

4.     shady

5.     label

6.     silent

7.     enemy

8.     virus

9.     chemical

10. mimic

11. vanish

12. moment

13. basis

14. balance

15. native

Vocabulary: Bubba, the Cowboy Prince

            Not only do you need to know what these words mean, but you will also need to be able to use them correctly in a sentence and identify examples of each.  Bonuses are due no later than Thursday.  Your test will be Friday.

1.     disgraceful: (adj) disreputable and without honor

2.     companionship: (n) a relationship between friends

3.     duds: (n) clothes or belongings in general

4.     recollect: (v) to recall to mind, or remember

5.     obliged: (v) forced by debt or circumstance

6.     clasped: (v) grabbed or held something tightly

7.     ruckus: (n) a disturbance or a commotion

ELA Update: We are beginning our traditional literature unit: folktales, fairy tales, fables, myths and legends!  Please drag out those favorite tales from childhood and read some together!  As you read, talk about how the characters change in the story and the lessons the tale tries to teach.  This week we are focusing on fairy tales specifically and “fractured fairy tales,” more modern takes on traditional literature.  I will be using versions of Cinderella in class.

March 3 will be Folktale dress up day!  Come as your favorite character from traditional literature.  Please do NOT spend money on costumes!  

SS Update:  The Mary McLeod Bethune biography graphic organizer and social studies workbook chapter 9 are both due Wednesday. Please continue to review the heroes we have studied: Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mary McLeod Bethune Videos

Mary McLeod Bethune, Pioneer in Education and Equality

Mary McLeod Bethune

Black History Month: Mary McLeod Bethune

Week 24 ELA

3.24 Spelling: VCCV Pattern, Week 2

Write your words in your agenda Monday.  Spelling bonuses are due no later than Thursday.  (Dividing these words into syllables would be very beneficial.) 

            You will choose your own bonus word this week.  What over words follow this VCCV pattern?

1.     basket

2.     napkin

3.     invite

4.     bedtime

5.     number

6.     chapter

7.     problem

8.     chicken

9.     Monday

10. reptile

11. actor

12. powder

13. quarter

14. chamber

15. fifteen

Vocabulary: Story Elements

            Not only do you need to know what these words mean, but you will also need to be able to use them correctly in a sentence.

1.     plot: the main events of a story

2.     character: a person or animal who is important in a story

3.     antagonist: the main bad character

4.     protagonist: the main good character, who must overcome obstacles and resolve the conflict

5.     setting: the time and place of a story

6.     conflict: problem in the story

7.     climax: most exciting moment of the story; the turning point; generally near the end

8.     resolution: the end of the story when the problem is solved

IRA: Story Elements

            Using the current book that you are reading, choose five of this week’s vocabulary words and identify them in your book.  For example, identify and describe the protagonist and the antagonist (plus three more of these terms).  If you are reading nonfiction, use at least three of these terms and then describe at least two of the text features we have studied. 

            Please include your book title on your IRA. 

            These are due no later than THURSDAY (no school Friday).

Upcoming Events:

2/14   Valentine’s Day

2/17   NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

2/20   NO SCHOOL (PRESIDENT’S DAY)

2/23   Bake sale to benefit 5^th grade

2/9

UPDATE! Some students did not complete their class work today for various reasons (some were legitimate).  I told them to either finish for homework or at recess tomorrow.  Please understand that almost all of the students who worked diligently completed their work.  We will be grading their Susan B. Anthony foldables tomorrow.  Study for spelling and vocabulary tests!

Because we have 4 students out today, I am posting work here that can be completed at home to help you not be so far behind when you get back.  Of course getting better is your top priority.  Work here if you feel up to it.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/verbs.htm

http://digital.readworks.org/ Read and answer "China's Lion Dance."

Log in to Clever and then go to Newela.com.  Read the "Women Leaders: Susan B. Anthony" article.  Be sure you click on the lowest lexile before you take your quiz!

Work on your math facts at Reflex.com.

Complete assignments on Accelerated Math.

Log in to Google Classroom and see if there is anything else that you need to finish there.

Thanks!

3.23 VCCV Spelling & Vivacious Verbs

3.23 Spelling: VCCV Pattern, Week 1

           

Write your words in your agenda Monday.  Spelling bonuses are due no later than Thursday.  A good choice this week would be to break the spelling words into syllables.  Use a dictionary to help you.

NEW SPELLING CHOICE: FRACTION SPELLING

What part of the word is made up of vowels? Consonants?  Create fractions!

Word	Vowel Fraction	Consonant Fraction	Total
word	1/4	3/4	4/4
spelling	2/8	6/8	8/8
vocabulary	5/10	5/10	10/10

            *You will choose your own bonus word this week.  What other words follow the VCCV pattern?

1.     rabbit

2.     arrow

3.     letter

4.     mammal

5.     fellow

6.     follow

7.     butter

8.     attend

9.     lasso

10. pillow

11. filling

12. challenge

13. batter

14. jogging

15. stopped

Vocabulary: Vivacious Verbs

            Not only do you need to know what these words mean, but you will also need to be able to use them correctly in a sentence.

1.     mumble: speaking under your breath, not speaking clearly

2.     prepare: to get ready for something

3.     increase: to make or get more of something

4.     commence: to begin

5.     browse: to look at something in a casual way

6.     eliminate: to get rid of something

7.     astonish: to surprise someone

Upcoming Events:
2/7     Progress Reports go home to be signed & returned.

2/8     Hot chocolate sales

2/14   Valentine’s Day Party (2:00)

2/17   NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/Parent Conference Day (Mrs. Cook & Mrs. Dyer will be on a school trip with their daughters and are schedule conferences on other days.  If you would like a conference and haven’t been contacted, please let us know at jesscook@ucschools.org or hdyer@ucschools.org.)