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January 29, 2010

Weekly Reader

Read the article "Jump In" page 4 and 5.

Name the U.S. states that have hosted the Olympics.

Are the Olympics important? Why or why not?

How do the Olympic games affect the relationship between countries around the world?

View the information for "Medal Mania" page 6

How many medals has the United States won?

In which sports has the United States won gold medals at the Winter Olympics?

Who is the youngest person to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics?

If there were no medals given out for participating in the Olympics, would athletes
still compete?

Design a medal for the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London. Write one paragraph to
explain your design.


Religion practice singing Dividends for Monday's presentation


January 28, 2010

Math text page 96 do #s 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Science project due Friday January 29


social studies / ELA read text page 495 to 498
answer questions 1 2 3 4

Religion read page 113 to 114 answer questions on page 113

Pizza for lunch on Friday January 29

January 27, 2010

social studies -- watch the "State of the Union Address" -- the president's speech tonight-- for approximately
10 to 15 minutes.

Science --- project is due on Friday, January 29. No late submission.

Religion-- practice singing song Dividends ---- Read text page 110 to 112

What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit? How do they help us?

Grammar wbk page 187 and 188 Spelling page 189 and 190

Math worksheet

Pizza Day Friday Jan. 29.

Progress reports were sent home today, 1/27/2010

January 26, 2010

Math worksheet multiplying decimals

Grammar workbook page 186

ELA?Social Studies page 43 use each of the vocabulary words in the "define" section to write a sentence

to complete the social studies assignment go this website

tinyurl.com/afkids

view the clip and then write 4 paragraphs to compare and contrast a day
in your life to that of an Afghan child
include Introduction / Middle / and End

Pizza day is Friday, January 29th

January 25, 2010

Social Studies read pages 38 to 43 do #s 1 to 5


Math show 20 ways to make $ 1.00 Use quarters dimes nickels and pennies

Science use the ideas of "The Green Way" project from the Weekly Reader and
write three paragraphs describing "The Benefits of Living on a Green Street"

Science project is due on Friday, January 29th.


Pizza Day Friday, January 29th.

January 22, 2010

Weekly Reader do all activities that appear on page 8

Science/ELA/ Social Studies

Vocabulary define each word--use context clues from the article to derive the meaning of each word

filter protude toxin

short response questions

How did the idea of the Green Way project begin?

What are the benefits of having a "green" street?

List three ways you can make your own street more environmentally friendly.


science project is due on Friday, January 29


January 21, 2010

Math multiplying whole numbers and decimals

A) 6,413 x 6= B) 641.3 x6= C) 64.13 x 6= D) 6.413 x 6= E) 641.3 x 0.6= F) 64.13 x0.6=

G) 6.413 x 0.6=

Use the distributive property of multiplication to write each equation. Then solve.

4x(4+2) 10x(5+3) 8x(5+3)

ELA Grammar wbk page 182

Sourcebook read page 13 to 21. Answer the comprehension questions on page 16, 17, 18, 20 (a & b)

Science test page A60 to A65

January 20, 2010

Social Studies test study notes/ and review Soc. Studies Coach pages 75 to 86

Practice page 213 Grammar page 180 to 181


Math text page 84 do activity A / page 85 so #s 1 to 10

January 19, 2010

Math--- Write an equation for each. Then solve. Use the distributive property of multiplication.

1. 2x (3 + 6) 2. 4x(2+3) 3. 5x(2+3) 4. 6x(5+2)

5. If 4x12 = 48. What is 4x(3+9) equal to?

6. How does the commutative property of multiplication differ from the distributive property of mulitiplication?

Religion review chapter 8 page 140 for test answer all items 1 to 10 on looseleaf.

ELA page 715 "Plan a Lobby" activity.


Bring a small monetary donation for earthquake victims.

January 15, 2010


ELA/Social studies Weekly Reader/ read "Mysteries of the Maya"

Reflection -- What a work of art show about the person who paint it. Googleto view the work of these artists Claude Monet, Leonardo Da Vinci, and/or Pablo Picasso, Jacob Lawrence , Mary Casatt

Vocabulary--- define each of these words that are included in the article.
civilization depict decipher excavate hieroglyphics

Answer these questions based on the article about the Mayas.

2) During which period is the Mayan mural believed to be painted?
3) Why do you think Mayas built pyramids underground?
4) Why was writing an important accomplishment for the Maya?
5) Compare and contrast. How were Maya people similar and different to people today?

web resource go to www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/maya
scroll to Map of the Maya
click on frameless map to view the geography of the land.

Spelling workbook page 182, 183 study for test on Tuesday, Jan.19 "The Silent Lobby" word list

Math text page 52 do items 1 through 9.

Wed Jan 20 Religion test Chapter 8

January 14, 2010

Science project----this work is due on Friday, January 29.


Create a poster chart showing plants and their food. You are to include two food items from each category on the list. See Science text for further information.

Food catogories

Root Stem Leaf Fruit Seed Flower Bark Sap

Math Make a chart. Follow thepattern done in class. Find 10 different ways to make 75 cents.

Spelling copy words 1 to 10 3times each.

Practice workbook page 210, 212

Religion read page 102 to 103

What do we call individuals who are preparing for Confirmation?
Why is it necessary to prepare of the sacrament of Confirmation?
How can the way you live encourage others to follow Jesus?

January 13, 2010

Practice workbook page 208, 208a

Grammar page 179

Spelling page 180, 181

Math text [age 39 do problem solving #s 21 to 25

Religion Read page 100 - 101

What sacraments are linked to Confirmation?

What are the essential signs of the gift of the Holy Spirit?

Who confirms those who are receiving the sacrament of Confirmation?

What is the name of the bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn?


Test schedule was posted on blackboard on Monday. The students will be tested in the following subject on
these dates.

Tuesday, January 19 ELA spelling vocabulary and comprehension "The Silent Lobby"

Wednesday January 20 Math decimals religion chapter 8

Thursday January 21 Social studies note from Dec11 to Jan 7 notes coach pages 76 to 82.

Friday January 22 Science pages A60 t0 A65

January 12, 2010

ELA find clip art picture that illustrates your vocabulary word

Write one paragraph about your dream for the future


Science text page A65 answer questions 1 to 4

Math workbook page P 1-13

Religion read page 98 - 99

fund -raiser candy was distributed today.

January 11, 2010

Math workbook page 12 do both sides of the page

Religion read page 96 - 97 Do We respond activity

ELA use the vocabulary words to write sentences. One sentence for each word


please read fund-raiser note sent home today.

January 8, 2010


ELA /Social Studies "I am on the Dr. Martin Luther King Team"

Reflect on Dr. King's life. He fought against prejudices and injustices. Think about your future. Think that you
can be a vehicle for change, to be able to resolve social problems through non-violence. Think of a problem
that exist in your community/ in our city today and everyday. If you could solve one problem which would it be?
Offer one possible solution.

Describe one problem you would like to solve. ( respond in one to three sentences)

Why do you think this problem exist? (respond in two to threesentences)

How does this problem affect you? (respond in two to four sentences

How does this problem affect others? (respond in three to four sentences)

My possible solution.(respond in three to five sentences)


Read "I Have A Dream Speech" in the Weekly Reader, Then answer these questions.

When will the memorial be done?
How might the U.S. movement have been different if M.L. King were not involved?

January 7, 2010

Science read A62 to 63
Explain/describe the life cycle of mosses


Math text page 41 do items 1 to 10. Fold the page in half.
compose a word problem for number 1 and 2.

ELA write a "how to" paragraph explaining how to play your favorite game in sequential order

Grammar workbook page 69, 70 Action verbs


All Social Studies state research assignment s were due today, January 7th, no work submitted late will be accepted.

January 6, 2010

Social Studies--state research report is due on Thursday, January 7th.

Math text page 39 do #s 1 - 10 Fold the page in half.

Grammar page 67 Practice page 78 & 80

Science read page A 61 to 62

What mosses like?

Why does a fern produce so many spores?

How are mosses and liverworts different from ferns?

Compare and contrast- How do mosses and ferns get water?

January 5, 2010

Social Studies-- state research is due on Thursday, January 7th.

Practice workbook page 76, 76a

Grammar page 65,66

Spelling page 66, 67, 68

Science read page A 56 to A59

Religion review the lyrics "Calling the Children"


Social Studies-- state research is due on Thursday, January 7th.

Practice workbook page 76, 76a

Grammar page 65,66

Spelling page 66, 67, 68

Science read page A 56 to A59

Religion review the lyrics "Calling the Children"


Social Studies-- state research is due on Thursday, January 7th.

Practice workbook page 76, 76a

Grammar page 65,66

Spelling page 66, 67, 68

Science read page A 56 to A59

Religion review the lyrics "Calling the Children"


January 4, 2010

Math America , Keisha, Dhyani, an Naomi collected hats and scarves for the winter clothing drive.
Keisha collected 192 sets of hat and scarves. Dhyani collected 96 sets. America collected 102 sets.

and Naomi collected 56 sets. How many sets were collected in all.? Who collected the most? The

the least? How many more did Keisha collect than Naomi? Make a table to show the data?


Science/ELA Use the food guide (see science worksheet) to explain the importance of a balanced diet.
Write 3 paragraphs.


Religion Review page 162 pargraphs 1, 2, &3. Write one paragraph describing how your
family celebrated the " New Year."

Social Studies state research is due on Thursday, January 7th.