Greetings Families,
It is hard to believe that the end of the quarter is upon us. I want to again ask you to keep an extra close eye on your child's work ethic over the next few weeks. On the tests and quizzes that students took this week, students were not as prepared as they usually are. Some students will receive lower grades than they are used to receiving when report cards come out. For example, in history and science, only six students have A's. It isn't that grades are all that important, but a persevering work ethic is a character trait worth developing.
What follows are the lessons for the last three weeks and a list of what was sent home Friday.
Langauge Arts: This week in literature, students will complete Robin Hood. The quarter finishes with a reading of Pollyanna. This is a read aloud and students are not expected to purchase this book. In grammar, students will continue their latest writing assignments, a personal narrative essay. There are also two planned grammar test this upcoming week, but they may be adjusted to give time for the writing assignment. Students will be doing the usual in Spalding.
Science: This week, students will finish up the meteorology unit. Students will look at the role of meteorologist and the difference between weather and climate. Students need to bring their weather charts to school on Wednesday even though the final date says December 15. Students will take the meteorology test next week. After completing the meteorology test next week, student will spend the rest of the quarter reviewing prior units.
History: During week 8, students will continue their study of Ancient China with a closer look at Chinese culture and economy, as well as the role of Chinggis Khan in the Mongol Invasions. They will take a short quiz on chapters 1-7 on Friday. During week 9, students will finish up the unit on Ancient China with a look at Khubilai Khan and Marco Polo, the Forbidden City, and the last dynasty. They will begin reviewing for the unit test on Monday. During the last week, students will take their unit test on Ancient China and will be given some class time to work on their Europe projects.
December 5 - Science - Quiz (Meteorology - Preparation for Meteorology Final)
December 7 - Grammar - Test
December 8 - Science - Quiz (Meteorology - Preparation for Meteorology Final)
December 9 - Grammar - Test
December 9 - Spalding - Test
December 9 - History - Quiz (Ancient China)
December 13 - Science - Test (Meteorology Final)
December 16 - Spalding - Test
December 19 - History - Test (Ancient China Final)
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren
It is hard to believe that the end of the quarter is upon us. I want to again ask you to keep an extra close eye on your child's work ethic over the next few weeks. On the tests and quizzes that students took this week, students were not as prepared as they usually are. Some students will receive lower grades than they are used to receiving when report cards come out. For example, in history and science, only six students have A's. It isn't that grades are all that important, but a persevering work ethic is a character trait worth developing.
What follows are the lessons for the last three weeks and a list of what was sent home Friday.
Lessons
Langauge Arts: This week in literature, students will complete Robin Hood. The quarter finishes with a reading of Pollyanna. This is a read aloud and students are not expected to purchase this book. In grammar, students will continue their latest writing assignments, a personal narrative essay. There are also two planned grammar test this upcoming week, but they may be adjusted to give time for the writing assignment. Students will be doing the usual in Spalding.
Science: This week, students will finish up the meteorology unit. Students will look at the role of meteorologist and the difference between weather and climate. Students need to bring their weather charts to school on Wednesday even though the final date says December 15. Students will take the meteorology test next week. After completing the meteorology test next week, student will spend the rest of the quarter reviewing prior units.
History: During week 8, students will continue their study of Ancient China with a closer look at Chinese culture and economy, as well as the role of Chinggis Khan in the Mongol Invasions. They will take a short quiz on chapters 1-7 on Friday. During week 9, students will finish up the unit on Ancient China with a look at Khubilai Khan and Marco Polo, the Forbidden City, and the last dynasty. They will begin reviewing for the unit test on Monday. During the last week, students will take their unit test on Ancient China and will be given some class time to work on their Europe projects.
Math: Over the last three weeks of the quarter, we will be reviewing skills we have learned over the span of the first semester. We will also be taking some time to look at specific skills that are important for end of year testing.
Sent Home Friday
Subject - Title (Class Average)
- History - Retell Assignment (B)
- Science - Monday Quiz (80% - 9 perfect scores)
- Science - Thursday Quiz (63%)
- Spalding - 50 Word (34 - 6.4 grade level)
- Grammar - Chapter 7 (78%)
- History - China Quiz Ch. 1-3 (77%)
On Monday, I expect to send home the math test students took Friday.
- Math - Unit 3, Chapter 6, Fractions of a Set (76% - 5 perfect scores, 10 A(-) students)
Upcoming Assessments
December 5 - Science - Quiz (Meteorology - Preparation for Meteorology Final)
December 7 - Grammar - Test
December 8 - Science - Quiz (Meteorology - Preparation for Meteorology Final)
December 9 - Grammar - Test
December 9 - Spalding - Test
December 9 - History - Quiz (Ancient China)
December 13 - Science - Test (Meteorology Final)
December 16 - Spalding - Test
December 19 - History - Test (Ancient China Final)
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren