Whipkey's Weekly Update 4/25-4/29/11
Reading: Continue reading groups working on plays & daily seatwork ~ EL Focus = Vocabulary & Comprehension
Writing: Daily Language Review/ Writing Homework(see below) ~ EL Focus = Organize and write focused responses for a variety of purposes & Expository Writing
Math (Whipkey Only): EL Focus = Whole number concepts and Apply concepts of fractions & decimals
Science: Continue science textbook reading & notes ~ EL Focus = Organize and write focused responses for a variety of purposes
Social Studies: The Revolutionary War
Chinese: Muzzy lessons!
Upcoming/On-going Events:
4/26/11: SRI Reading Testing
4/27/11: Kid Power (1:00-3:00)
4/28/11: 6th Grade Band Rehearsal and Informational Meeting for Students
5/4/11: Kid Power (1:00 - 3:00)
5/5/11: Cinco De Mayo Dancers (1:00-1:30)
5/11/11: 5th Grade Field Trip to the Sky Sox
5/12/11: All Arts Day
5/16/11: Field Day
5/20/11: 5th Grade Talent Show
5/23/11: Health Day
5/26/11: Last Day/ 5th Grade Promotion
New Homework: Reading/Writing Assignment - Assigned 4/26 DUE 4/29!
Students will read a current events article and write a 3-5 paragraph essay response stating whether they agree or disagree with the Chinese Government's ban on "Time Travel" in TV. They will need to back up their argument with details about why they agree with this decision or why they disagree.