Homework Week of December 1, 2008
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Reading
Text Structure is a way an author organizes nonfiction text. Cause and Effect is one kind of text structure. A cause is an action or event that makes something else happen. An effect is what happens as a result
Vocabulary
predators--animals that kill and eat other animals. traits-- particular qualities or characteristics of a person or thing. lure-- to make you want to go to it, even though it is dangerous or could get you in trouble. avoid-- to keep away from a person or thing. mimic-- to act or look exactly like another person or thing. obvious-- so easily seen or understood that no one has to explain it. resembles-- look similar to another person or thing deceptive-- a deceptive person or thing tries to make you believe something that is not true.
Monday-Thursday Repeated Reading/Fluency Timing Your child will receive a reading passage on Monday. Each night this week, time your child as they read out loud to you. Count the number of words read correctly in 1 minute and record on the sheet provided. This week we are focusing on intonation-- the way your voice rises and falls when you read, as well as accuracy-- reading the words correctly. Please underline or highlight the words your child does not recognize and provide extra practice with those words. Please sign or initial your child's paper each night so I know you supervised the activity. This passage should come back to school each day with your child. |
Math Since we are learning multiplication of larger numbers, it is very important that students have mastered thier basic multiplication facts. Please take time this week to quiz your child and help them master their multiplication facts. Multiplication and Division We will begin multiplcation of 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers by 2 digits: Ex: 41 X 17= 418 x 26= 4,715 x 34 We will also work on how to solve words problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
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Spelling
Spelling Words: Words with the VCV Pattern
begin vanish bonus legal event moment motive native suburb mimic paper pilot raven rival relish silent solar spider super virus
Challenge words: basis, enemy, balance, chemical, fiber Practice your words online at Spellingcity.com Click on "Find a List", then type in my last name-- Breeding Homework Monday--words in ABC Order Tuesday-- write the meaning of the words you do not know Wednesday-- divid words into syllables Thursday--write words 3 times each
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