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Math Facts

It is time to internalize those math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). This is pretty much rote learning.

I've found a great website. http://home.indy.rr.com/lrobinson/mathfacts/mathfacts.html. There are many others. Have the kids practice

vertical, not just horizontal equations.

Spelling

Your child will bring home a "Super Speller" when he has successfully completed the work and test in spelling. The "Super Speller" slip will indicate which list is completed. I have sent home a copy of all the spelling lists. When one list is completed go on to study the next list. If you lose your list, please let me know. Children should practice their spelling words as part of daily homework. this is a journey not a race. Please, if your child is stressed by practice, stop, don't worry. It'll be fine. Pick it up later.

Book Talks and Reports These take a lot of practice. Start early, avoid the stress!( You have a complete hard copy of the assignments at home)

Book talk reports and projects are designed to integrate language arts, visual arts and communication skills.

There are two parts in each assignment. In part one the student selects a chapter book from the assigned genre, reads the book,

then evaluates and shares the book with classmates through an oral presentation called a book talk. The second part of the assignment

is to create and present a visual project inspired by the book. Students use this project as a prop when presenting the book talk. The

talks are short (3 to 4 minutes) and concise. The object is to get other students excited about reading the book. On the day of the

book talk your child will:

Bring the book to school

Name the title and author

Summarize the story. Talk about character, setting and main ideas.

Speak clearly and fluently. Use gestures and vocal expression.

It is very important to practice the presentation aloud several times before trying to speak to the whole class.

Monthly Assignment 2008-08

FOR THE SPECIFIC DAY OF THE WEEK THAT YOUR BOOK TALK REPORT AND PROJECT IS DUE SEE THE NEXT PAGE.

Month	Due week of	Genre	Visual Project
SEPTEMBER	September 22-26	Memorize a poem. It should be 8 lines or more. Remember to move!	No Visual Project, instead bring a hand held prop that goes with the poem. Show the prop as you recite the poem or right after. Bring the book to show.

OCTOBER	October 27-31	Caldecott Award book (list available online	Poster/Ads – Bring the book. Share pictures

DECEMBER	December 8-12	humorous fiction	Mobile – Bring the book.

JANUARY	January 12-16	Humorous Fiction	Mobile– Bring the book.

FEBRUARY	February 23-27	Fiction with an animal as the main character	Pennant or Banner – Bring the book.

MARCH/APRIL	March 30-April 3	Mystery	Your Choice – Create something of your own. You can bake it, stuff it, paint it, sew it, or whatever you like.

MAY	May 4-8	Biography of an historic figure	Make the Paper Doll AND bring a prop that goes with the character. Optional: Dress up like the person. (SEE DIRECTIONS)

MA	June 2-6	Fiction – Set in pioneer times. NOT Sarah Plain and Tall or My Only May Amelia	Pop-Up Book - 2 pages minimum

Specific Day of the Week -DUE DATE 2006-2007

Directions:

1. Look for your student number.

2. Figure out the group you are in.

	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4	Group 5
Monday	#1	#2	#3	#4	#5
Tuesday	#6	#7	#8	#9	#10
Wednesday	#11	#12	#13	#14	#15
Thursday	#16	#17	#18	#19	#20
Friday	#21	#22	#23	#24	#25

Directions:

3. Look below for your assigned group.

4. Find your group and highlight it so that you know which day your Book Talk and Project is due. Every month your day of the week will be different.

5. BE READY TO SHARE ON YOUR ASSIGNED DAY. GRADES ARE LOWERED FOR BEING LATE.

6. DUE DATES:

SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER / NOVEMBER	DECEMBER
24^th Mon. - Group 1	29th - Mon. – Group 2	3rd Mon. – Group 3
25^th Tues. - Group 2	30th- Tues. – Group 3	5^4h Tues. – Group 4
26^th Wed. – Group 3	31st – Wed. – Group 4	5^th Wed. – Group 5
27^th Thurs. – Group 4	1st – Thurs. Group 5	6th Thurs. – Group 1
28^th Fri. - Group 5	2nd - Fri. Group 1	87h Fri. – Group 2

JANUARY	FEBRUARY	MARCH
14^th Mon. – Group 4	11^th Mon. – Group 5	24^th Mon. - Group 1
15^th Tues. – Group 5	12^th Tues. – Group 1	25^th Tues. - Group 2
16^th Wed. – Group 1	13^th Wed. – Group 2	26^th Wed. - Group 3
17^th Thurs. – Group 2	14^th Thurs. – Group 3	27^th Thurs. – Group 4
18^th Fri. – Group 3	15^th Fri. – Group 4	28th Fri. - Group 5

APRIL/May	June
28^th Mon. – Group 2	2nd Mon. – Group 3
29th Tues. – Group 3	3rd Tues. – Group 4
30th Wed. – Group 4	4th Wed. – Group 5
1st Thurs. - Group 5	5th Thurs. – Group 1
2nd Fri. – Group 1	6th Fri. – Group 2