Social Studies and ELA integration

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This week we are going to start a study of the Civil War.

What do you already know about this time period? When you respond, please write a complete sentence. 

Guided Reading-Mississippi Bridge

 What do you think the theme of this book is?  Why do you think that?

I know we are as busy as a bee, but if you  have time, please go to the website listed below to practice your skills.

Directions:  Highlight url.  Right click your mouse.  Either click "Copy" or choose option to "Go to http://".
When you are done practicing your skills, come back to the blog to post your opinion of the website.  Is it a "keeper"?
(Note:  The game links are on the right hand side of the information page under "Robo Suggests".)

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/grammar.htm


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Guided Reading-Hundred Penny Box5

How does this book compare/contrast to War With Grandpa?  Did it have a similar theme?  After you write a few sentences comparing and contrasting the two books, please also let me know your thoughts about how the story ended.

Social Studies

    #1 Who am I and what will be my job for the next four years?














    #2  Who am I and what will be my job for the next four years?





Photos are from press packet.

Research 2013

What topics would you like to research this school year?  Please respond with an explict and complete sentence.

Federal Government

http://www.balboa-pacific.com/government.htm


What are the three branches of the Federal government?  When you post your response please include the major responsibility of each branch.

Please keep in mind that your answer should be in a complete sentence.  A complete sentence starts with a capital letter and has ending punctuation.  A complete sentence is a complete thought.  It has a subject and a predicate.

Guided Reading-Hundred Penny Box 4

What does Aunt Dew mean when she says, "Watch out while I sleep."?  Be explicit when you respond.

Guided Reading-Hundred Penny Box3

How is the hundred penny game played?  Why is the hundred penny game important?

Guided reading-Hundred Penny Box2

What does Aunt Dew mean when she says "Anybody takes my hundred Penny box takes me."?  Be explicit in your response.

Guided Reading- The Hundred Penny Box

How does Michael’s mother feel about Aunt Dew?  Why does she feel this way?

Reading homework

     As you know I love to read. I also like to give my students some choices in how the classroom is managed.  I am curious to know which would you chose as an assignment. Would you rather continue to write a response in your reading journal each night or would you like to design a book cover for one book each week?
     When you respond, try to use your best spelling.  Make sure your response is a complete sentence.
Include your first name and last name initial (John H.) when posting a comment.  Thanks!