Weekly Times October 8, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: The DUE DATE for the homes project has been changed to WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010

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Language Arts

Spelling – Verb Endings -ing, -ed – 2 Rules:

1. DOUBLE the consonant to keep the vowel sound short when adding –ed and –ing

2. DROP the final e when adding –ed or –ing

Grammar – Verbs

Writing – sentences for research, sentences for spelling, about the weekend

Reading – Starting with the Raeading Log

- Choosing “Just Right” books

- Writing a reading log entry letter

Read alouds: Marvin Redpost: Why Pick on Me by Louis Sacher

Math

Geometry

- perimeter

- Polygons – 2-D shapes, sides, vertices, right angles, symmetry

- Triangles – equilateral, isoceles, right-angle

UNITS of INQUIRY: HOME SWEET HOME

Sharing the Planet

ICT- using Google Maps to look at a neighborhood

Researching our homes – looking most importantly at the effects of climate and landforms on the types of houses built in a place, as well as how the type of house is built and where the materials come from (locally or not, so links to other places)

Announcements and Notices

· Friday, October 15, 2010 – Target Setting Conferences – no school for STUDENTS, please use the wiki to sign up (www.ambritplanning.pbworks.com)

· Wednesday, October 20, 2010 – Ms. Wilson’s last day

· Tuesday or Wednesday, October 26 or 27 - cupcake decorating at school to prepare for the bake sale – volunteers appreciated (you can let me know by email if you are available in the afternoon)

· Friday, October 29, 2010 - Haloween at school – Children may dress up, there is a bake sale and a pumpkin carving contest (which is judged on the Friday) - more information to follow

· Feel free to email me anytime at courtney.beeton@ambrit-rome.com