No Spelling Homework for 4/7 - 4/11

(April 21-25)Spelling Lesson 32: Scope, carbohydrate, microscope, catalog, logic, biology, monologue, hydrant, technology, analogy, mythology, apologizing, periscope, telescope, dehydrated, psychology

(April 28- May 2) Spelling Lesson 33: Artist, pioneer, librarian, goalie, civilian, historian, guardian, scientist, biologist, volunteer, musician, engineer, physician, technician, politician, psychiatrist

May 5-May 9) Spelling Lesson 34: Reform, respiration, formation, inspiration, inspired, convention, formula, adventure, depends, uniform, inventor, pending, invention, transformed, perform, suspended

(May 11-16) Spelling Lesson 35: Cooperation, organization, administration, autobiography, agricultural, identification, encyclopedia, possibility, exceptionally, responsibilities, characteristic, recommendation, rehabilitation, acceleration, simultaneously, accumulation

SPELLING HOMEWORK TO BE TURNED IN EACH FRIDAY…

(1)    Write each word five times.

(2)    Write a definition for each word.

ACCELERATED READING OVER THE RAINBOW!

Students have the opportunity to read over the rainbow and earn points for prizes! Please encourage your child to read daily!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PRIZE WINNERS...

Joseph Hyson has earned 179 pts., Sebastion Mansion has earned 52 pts., Jason Carmack has earned 113 pts.

Makalah Delp has earned 22 pts., Nathan Sykes 36 pts., Makalah Hawkins 57 pts., Cassie Massengill 29 pts., 

Jessica Parker 25.6 pts.,  Jeremy Bishop 59 pts., Michael Hensley 35  pts., Hannah Logan 46 pts., Sara Tuscano 25 pts. 

****A daily language review or “DLR” is used each day to reinforce our grammar skills and word meanings.

(April 21-25)

1. DLR 32

2. Literature Circles: Read Chapters 1-5 from Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

                                * Literature Activities will be handed out in class

3. Journal Time: “Who Am I” *You will write a five paragraph report describing yourself.

                           “Before I Was, There Were” *Create a family tree describing your family.

(April 28- May 2)      Reminder: Presentations will be May 1&2

Career Week! We will be going to career day on April 30^th at the Rogersville National Guard to visit 50 career options!

1. DLR 33

2. Literature Circles: Read Chapters 6-10 from Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis * Literature Activities will be handed out in class

3. Journal Time: “Suddenly, I Became Me” *Write your favorite childhood story.

                           “School Bells” *Write a poem about your school memories.

(May 5-May 9)

Reminder: Field Trip to Gray Fossil Site is on Friday, May 9!

1. DLR 34

2. Literature Circles: Read Chapters 10-15 from Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis * Literature Activities will be handed out in class

3. Journal Time: “I Grew Up Here” *Draw a map of your community and describe where you live.

                           “What I Like to Do” *Write a poem about what you like to do.

(May 11-16)

1. DLR 35

2. Literature Circles: Read Chapters 16-19 from Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis * Literature Activities will be handed out in class

 3. Journal Time: “I Wish I Could See” *Write a letter to someone you wish you could see again live.

                           “Future Expectations” *Write a five paragraph essay on what you expect in 8^th grade and high school.

Book Report Due Dates

     You will be required to participate in four book reports during the school year. The following due dates have been provided to allow you the necessary time to read. The guidelines for each book report will be given to you as they are assigned. Please read chapter books that are on your reading/grade level. If uncertain, please discuss book with Mrs. Harless for approval.  REMINDER: You are not allowed to use a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. Harry Potter, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlotte ’s Web, Hoot, How to Eat Fried Worms , etc.).

 Next Report:

April 29^th  - Whose Life Is It Anyway?

(Dramatic interpretation using a biography or autobiography)  

We will be presenting in class on May 1st and 2nd!

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