November
Mrs. O’Neal’s Outrageous News Changesin Math We are now actively participating in IXL. You will have a log in and password. We will start working on this in classand then you can take tests online at home or during computer time. These tests are NOT for a grade. The purpose of these tests is to see what we still need to cover before the CRT’sare here. Another change in Math is that there will be homework everyday from this point forward. We will start this, this week. All homework is graded and All Star Points are also given to those who bring their homework back on time. The class textbook is ONLINE. We do not have a hard copy of this textbook. Students will practice skills in class and write their own problems as part of their homework. The homework is due at the beginning of the following day. Late homework is not acceptable and unproductive therefore, pleasebe sure and do the homework at home so you can be ready to participate during class the following day. Homework must be legible or students will spend their recesstime recopying their work so it is.
~~Homework Schedule~~ Spelling http://www.spellingcity.com/mrstoneal5/
Writing Checklist 1. Every passageshould be 5 – 7
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November Writing Topics
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Week 1~ Nov. 4 Your First Thanksgiving Dinner ~ descriptive This can be first one you actually remember from your past or it can be the one that you host in your own home as an adult. What was served or what will you sever? Who was there or who will be there? Describe the food and the smell that fills the house. Be sure to include dates, actual events, dialogue and figurative language.
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Week 2 ~ Nov. 11 7. Should Christmas Break be longer? Why or Why not? ~ persuasive Select one position and support your position with 3 -5 facts and 2-3 opinions. Be sure to include dates, actual events, dialogue and figurative language.
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You adventures as an European or a Portugal Explorer ~ narrative Select one of our explorers and tell me what life was like during your exhibitions. Be sure to include dates, actual events, dialogue and figurative language.
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paragraphs ~ Which means it should cover the entire front and back of regular lined paper. Is it written legible? ~ Assignments that are not legible will not be graded. Penmanship includes spacing words out correctly and letters are formed correctly! The TOPIC is clear and supported with lots of DETAILS . Proper names are CAPITALIZED …that includes the letter I. Sentencesend with a period or some other form of PUNCTUAT ION. Did you give specific DETAILS and VIVI D DESCRIPT IO NS ? Do you have any SPELLI NG mistakes?(refer to the FRY Spelling lists) Sentence Structure means the sentence has a subject and a verb and they AGREE!~ Did you use DIALOGUE and FIGURATI VE language.
Week 4 ~ NO HOMEWORK Math Recommendations & Reminders • 5 paragraphs include Introduction Beginning Middle Ending
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5 – 10 minutes for brainstorming & organization combination 45 – 60 minutes to write the passage 45 – 60 minutes to rewrite and make adjustments
Monday ~ Math Problems Tuesday ~ Math Problems Wednesday ~ Math Problems
Mrs. O’Neal’s Outrageous News Conclusion
November