2023-2024 Ms. Lyons' Homeroom/ELA/Social Studies 317 Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Jennifer Lyons
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
Upcoming Assignments
Due:
May 13-17, 2024
NJSLA Grade 3 testing dates will be May 13, 14, 22, 23.
Daily schedule will be changed due to testing. Changes may occur to classwork assignments and specials due to the scheduled testing dates.
Reminder for May 13, 14, 22, 23:
Charge laptops 100% each night.
Good night’s sleep.
Bring headphones and laptop charger daily.
Breakfast at home OR in school by 7:45AM to have school breakfast.
In school on time every day!
* REMINDER *
May 15, 2024 - Third Grade "The Orchestra Swings" at 10:00AM
Week 34 Homework
Wednesday-Friday:
Read 20 minutes each night. Reread Charlotte’s Web chapter read in class.
- Study Charlotte's Web Vocabulary - Test May 17, 2024
- Study Social Studies Vocabulary - Test May 21, 2024
Past Assignments
Due:
May 6-10, 2024
Week 33 Homework
Monday-Wednesday:
Read 20 minutes each night. Reread Charlotte’s Web chapter read in class.
- Study Charlotte's Web Vocabulary
- Study Social Studies Vocabulary
Students begin NJSLA Testing May 10, 2024.
Grade 3 testing dates will be May 10, 13, 14, 22, 23.
Daily schedule will be changed due to testing. Changes may occur to classwork assignments and specials due to the scheduled testing dates.
Reminder for May 10, 13, 14, 22, 23:
Charge laptops 100% each night.
Good night’s sleep.
Bring headphones and laptop charger daily.
Breakfast at home OR in school by 7:45AM to have school breakfast.
In school on time every day!
Due:
April 29-May 3, 2024
Week 31 Homework
Monday:
Reread Charlotte's Web, Chapter 1.
Answer the Chapter 1 questions on the Character Analysis Sheet.
Study Social Studies Vocabulary
Tuesday:
Reread Charlotte's Web, Chapter 2.
Answer the Chapter 2 questions on the Character Analysis Sheet.
Study Social Studies Vocabulary
Wednesday:
Reread Charlotte's Web, Chapter 3.
Answer the Chapter 3 questions on the Character Analysis Sheet.
Study Social Studies Vocabulary.
Thursday:
Reread Charlotte's Web, Chapter 4.
Answer the Chapter 4. questions on the Character Analysis Sheet.
Study Social Studies Vocabulary.
Friday:
Read 20 minutes each night.
Study Social Studies Vocabulary
Due:
April 22-26, 2024
Week 31 Homework
Reminder to read Decodable Readers daily to develop reading fluency skills.
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 22A
Study Words of the week. Study vocabulary flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Write the Homophone spelling words in alphabetical order.
Tuesday:
Study Words of the week. Study vocabulary flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Sort the spelling words into homophone pairs.
Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings.
Homophone Pair Example: ate, eight
Read Decodable Reader 22B
Wednesday:
Write complete sentences for 2 homophone pairs. (4 total sentences).
Study Words of the week. Study vocabulary flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 22C
Wednesday:
Write sentences using story content vocabulary words.
heritage, immigrants, interview, permission, arrival
Study Words of the week. Study vocabulary flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 22C
Thursday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling test at home.
Read Decodable Readers 22A, 22B, 22C
U4W5 Homophones Spelling Test in class only.
U4W5 Progress Check Up Benchmark in class only.
Due:
April 15-19, 2024
Week 30 Homework
Monday:
U4W2 Benchmark Progress Check Up in class.
Tuesday:
Read Decodable Reader 22A
Study Unit 4, Week 5 Words of the Week
Spelling Sheet - Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Wednesday:
Study Unit 4, Week 5 Words of the Week
Make flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 22B
Wednesday:
Word Study Sheet.
Study Words of the week. Study vocabulary flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 22C
Thursday:
Spelling Sheet.
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Readers 22A, 22B, 22C
Friday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Dates to Remember:
April 25, 2024 - Unit 4, Week 5 Homophones Spelling Test
April 25, 2024 - Unit 4, Week 5 Benchmark Progress Check Up
Due:
April 8-12, 2024
Week 29 Homework
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 20A
Study Unit 4, Week 2 Words of the Week
Spelling - Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Make flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Tuesday:
Complete Word Study Sheet.
Study Words of the week. Study vocabulary flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 20B
Wednesday:
Complete Spelling Sheet.
Study Words of the week. Study vocabulary flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 20C
Thursday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Readers 20A, 20B, 20C
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling test at home.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Unit 4, Week 2 VCCCV Pattern Spelling Test
Unit 4, Week 2 Benchmark Progress Check Up
Due:
Extra Practice
Spring Recess is a great opportunity to practice reading and typing skills. I have provided links and directions to useful applications on Classlink.
Read 20 minutes daily.
Useful reading resources available on Classlink.
1. Tumble Books
Open Classlink > click on Tumble Books Library > click on Tumble Search or click on tabs at the top of the screen to choose books.
2. Reading Eggspress Library
Open Classlink > click on Reading Eggs> click on Reading Eggspress> Click Library icon> click Find a Book > choose a category or search book titles
3. Epic! available until 3:00PM
Open Classlink > click on EPIC > click Explore at the top of the screen to choose a book or click in the search box at the top to type an author, title, or keyword. You may also click on the Home screen and scroll to the bottom to explore subjects and topics provided for your grade level.
4. Decodable Readers on Schoology
Open Schoology > Click on Reading Course> Scroll down to the Decodable Reader Folder> Click on Folders to open Decodable Reader Files.
5. Storyline Online
Open Classlink> click on Storyline Online> choose from the books on the home page, search or click on All Books at the top of the screen. Books are read aloud.
Practice Typing Skills
Due:
March 25-29, 2024
The Chocolate Touch Whole Book Study Guide Sheet is found in the clear pocket of the green Take Home Folder. As well as on Schoology > Reading Course> Week 28 Folder.
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 28 > Scroll down to The Chocolate Touch Whole Book Study Guide file> Click on the file> Study the information on the front and back of the study guide.
Study The Chocolate Touch Whole Book Study Guide.
Whole Book Test Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Homework
Monday:
Study Whole Book Study Guide. Test Tuesday.
Read Decodable Reader "Friendly Kindness" on Schoology, Reading Course, Week 28.
Review: Social Studies Chapter 7, Lesson 1 Vocabulary
needs - Things you must have to live.
wants - Things you would like to have but do not need.
Tuesday:
The Chocolate Touch Whole Book Test in class only.
Read Decodable Reader "Friendly Kindness" on Schoology, Reading Course, Week 28.
Review: Social Studies Chapter 7, Lesson 1 Vocabulary
needs - Things you must have to live.
wants - Things you would like to have but do not need.
Women in History: "Helen Keller." Read the Cold Read and answer the questions. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday:
Read Decodable Reader "On TV" on Schoology, Reading Course, Week 28.
Review: Social Studies Chapter 7, Lesson 1 Vocabulary
needs - Things you must have to live.
wants - Things you would like to have but do not need.
Women in History: "A Woman's Place in Space." Read the Cold Read and answer the questions. Due Thursday.
Thursday: One-Session Day, Dismissal starts at 12:30PM in the cafeteria.
Read Decodable Reader "Helpful Julia" on Schoology, Reading Course, Week 28.
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Spring Recess
Read 20 minutes daily.
Useful reading resources available on Classlink.
1. Tumble Books
Open Classlink > click on Tumble Books Library > click on Tumble Search or click on tabs at the top of the screen to choose books.
2. Reading Eggspress Library
Open Classlink > click on Reading Eggs> click on Reading Eggspress> Click Library icon> click Find a Book > choose a category or search book titles
3. Epic! available until 3:00PM
Open Classlink > click on EPIC > click Explore at the top of the screen to choose a book or click in the search box at the top to type an author, title, or keyword. You may also click on the Home screen and scroll to the bottom to explore subjects and topics provided for your grade level.
4. Decodable Readers on Schoology
Open Schoology > Click on Reading Course> Scroll down to the Decodable Reader Folder> Click on Folders to open Decodable Reader Files.
5. Storyline Online
Open Classlink> click on Storyline Online> choose from the books on the home page, search or click on All Books at the top of the screen. Books are read aloud.
Practice Typing Skills
https://www.typing.com/student/lessons
Due:
March 18-22, 2024
The Chocolate Touch Vocabulary Study Sheet found in the clear pocket of the green Take Home Folder. As well as on Schoology > Reading Course> Week 26 Folder. In addition, a Vocabulary Picture Slideshow with additional vocabulary is available on Schoology for each chapter on Schoology > Reading Course> Week 27 Folder. Read Aloud Videos are found in the Read Aloud Folder to reinforce nightly readings of each chapter.
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 27 > Scroll down to The Chocolate Touch Vocabulary Slideshow file> Click on the file> Scroll through each slide to study vocabulary with pictures, study sheets, and Read Aloud Folder.
Study The Chocolate Touch Whole Book Study Guide throughout the week. Whole Book Test Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Chapters 1-12 Vocabulary Sheets due Friday, March 22, 2024
Homework
Monday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 9 and complete Vocabulary text boxes.
Complete Chapters 5-6 Review Sheet.
Tuesday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 10 and complete Vocabulary text boxes.
Complete Chapters 7-8 Review Sheet.
Wednesday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 11 and complete Vocabulary text boxes.
Complete Chapters 9-10 Review Sheet.
Thursday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 12 and complete Vocabulary text boxes.
Complete Chapters 11-12 Review Sheet.
Friday:
The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-12 Vocabulary Sheets due Friday, March 22.
Due:
Week 26: March 11-15, 2024
The Chocolate Touch Vocabulary Study Sheet found in the clear pocket of the green Take Home Folder. As well as on Schoology > Reading Course> Week 26 Folder. In addition, a Vocabulary Picture Slideshow with additiional vocabulary is available on Schoology for each chapter on Schoology > Reading Course> Week 26 Folder. Read Aloud Videos are found in the Read Aloud Folder to reinforce nightly readings of each chapter.
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 26 > Scroll down to The Chocolate Touch Vocabulary Slideshow file> Click on the file> Scroll through each slide to study vocabulary with pictures, study sheets, and Read Aloud Folder.
Homework
Monday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 5.
Complete Chapters 1-4 Review Sheet, front and back.
Study The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary. Test Wednesday, March 13.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Tuesday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 6. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary. Test Wednesday, March 13.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Wednesday:
The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary Test Wednesday, March 13 in class.
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 7. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Thursday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 8. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Friday:
Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Test, Friday, March 15 in class.
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 9. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 7-12 Vocabulary. Test Friday, March 22.
Due:
Week 25: March 4-8, 2024
The Chocolate Touch Vocabulary Study Sheet found in the clear pocket of the green Take Home Folder. As well as on Schoology > Reading Course> Week 25 Folder. In addition, a Vocabulary Picture Slideshow with additiional vocabulary is available on Schoology for each chapter on Schoology > Reading Course> Week 25 Folder. Read Aloud Videos are found in the Read Aloud Folder to reinforce nightly readings of each chapter.
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 25 > Scroll down to The Chocolate Touch Vocabulary Slideshow file> Click on the file> Scroll through each slide to study vocabulary with pictures, study sheets, and Read Aloud Folder.
Homework
Monday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 1. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary. Test Wednesday, March 13.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Tuesday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 2. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary. Test Wednesday, March 13.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Wednesday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 3. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary. Test Wednesday, March 13.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Thursday:
Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 4. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary. Test Wednesday, March 13.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Friday: Read The Chocolate Touch, Chapter 1. Afterwards, complete The Chocolate Touch Unknown Vocabulary Graphic Organizer.
Study The Chocolate Touch, Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary. Test Wednesday, March 13.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 5 "Citizenship" Study Guide. Test, Friday, March 15.
Due:
February 26-March 1, 2024
Study Spelling Words and "Being a Good Citizen" Vocabulary throughout the week.
Remember to read daily to develop fluency. Decodable Readers are available in the Reading Course on Schoology.
Monday:
Read Decodable Readers daily on Schoology, Reading Course, Weeks 24 Assignment Folder
Study Spelling Words and "Being a Good Citizen" Vocabulary.
Write spelling words 5 times each.
Tuesday:
Read Decodable Readers daily on Schoology, Reading Course, Weeks 24 Assignment Folder
Study Spelling Words and "Being a Good Citizen" Vocabulary.
Write spelling words in alphabetical order.
Wednesday:
Study Spelling Words and "Being a Good Citizen" Vocabulary.
Write complete sentences using spelling words 1-5.
newest, suitable, balloon, feud, choose
Read Decodable Readers daily on Schoology, Reading Course, Week 24 Assignment Folder
Thursday:
Study Spelling Words and "Being a Good Citizen" Vocabulary.
Write complete sentences using spelling words 6-10.
statue, threw, spooky, recruit, rescue
Read Decodable Readers daily on Schoology, Reading Course, Week 24 Assignment Folder
Friday:
"Being a Good Citizen" Vocabulary Test
Study Vowel Teams Spelling Words
Vowel Teams Spelling Test Monday, March 4, 2024
Due:
February 19-23, 2024
Study U3W5 Words of the Week throughout the week.
Remember to read daily to develop fluency. Decodable Readers are available in the Reading Course on Schoology.
Monday:
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday:
Read Decodable Readers 16A, 16B, 16C daily on Schoology, Reading Course, Weeks 22-23 Assignment Folder
Study Unit 3, Week 5 Words of the Week
Write spelling words in alphabetical order.
Wednesday:
Study Unit 3, Week 5 Words of the Week
Write complete sentences using story content vocabulary:
triumphant, company, challenge, twinkle, curious
Read Decodable Readers 16A, 16B, 16C daily on Schoology, Reading Course, Weeks 22-23 Assignment Folder
Thursday:
U3W5 Spelling Test Thursday, February 22, 2024
Study Unit 3, Week 5 Words of the Week.
Read Decodable Readers 16A, 16B, 16C daily on Schoology, Reading Course, Weeks 22-23 Assignment Folder
Friday:
RESCHEDULED: U3W5 Benchmark Progress Check Up Monday, February 26, 2024.
Due:
Week 22: February 12-16, 2024
Study U3W5 Words of the Week throughout the week.
Remember to read daily to develop fluency. Decodable Readers are available in the Reading Course on Schoology.
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 16A, "A Party for Geese"
Study Unit 3, Week 5 Words of the Week
Complete the 100th Day of School Banner sheet and return to school Tuesday, February 13th.
Tuesday: 100th Day of School
Read Decodable Reader 16A, "A Party for Geese"
Study Unit 3, Week 5 Words of the Week
Write spelling words 5 times each.
Wednesday: ACCESS TESTING for select students only
Study Unit 3, Week 5 Words of the Week
Make flash cards for each U3W5 story vocabulary word:
triumphant, company, challenge, twinkly, curious
Read Decodable Reader 16A, "A Party for Geese" and 16B "Camping."
Thursday:
Study Unit 3, Week 5 Words of the Week.
Read Decodable Reader 16A, "A Party for Geese" and 16B "Camping."
Friday: No School
Dates to Remember:
School Closed Friday, February 16, 2024
School Closed Monday, February 19, 2024
February 21, 2024: Half Day, Dismissal starting at 12:30PM in the cafeteria.
U3W5 Spelling Test Thursday, February 22, 2024
U3W5 Benchmark Progress Check Up Friday, February 23, 2024.
Due:
February 5-9, 2024
Week 21
Reminder:
Study Words of the Week throughout the week.
Decodable Readers are available in Schoology in the Reading Course.
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 14A, "Friendly Kindness"
Study Unit 3, Week 3 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Tuesday:
Read Decodable Reader 14A, "Friendly Kindness"
Study Unit 3, Week 3 Words of the Week
Make flash cards for each story content vocabulary word:
horribly, furious, insisted, terribly, disturbed
Wednesday:
Study Unit 3, Week 3 Words of the Week
Write spelling words in alphabetical order (ABC order)
Read Decodable Reader 14A, "Friendly Kindness" and 14B "On TV"
Thursday:
Study Unit 3, Week 3 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Read Decodable Reader 14A, "Friendly Kindness" and 14B "On TV"
Friday:
Unit 3, Week 3 Progress Check Up in class.
Read Decodable Reader 14A, "Friendly Kindness," 14B "On TV," and " 14C "Helpful Julia."
Due:
January 29-February 2, 2024
Monday:
Complete any missed or incomplete work on BrainPOPJr and Flocabulary.
Read new Decodable Reader 12A, "Will Tigers Disappear"
Marking Period 2 Ends January 30, 2024
Tuesday:
Read Decodable Reader 12A, "Will Tigers Disappear"
Study Unit 3, Week 2 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Wednesday:
Study Unit 3, Week 2 Words of the Week
Make flash cards for each story content vocabulary word:
figured, complain, patience, temper, remembered
Read Decodable Reader 12A, "Will Tigers Disappear" and 12B "Mr. Sullivan Goes to Work"
Thursday:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Write Spelling Words in ABC (alphabetical) order
Read Decodable Reader 12A, "Will Tigers Disappear" and 12B "Mr. Sullivan Goes to Work"
Friday:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 12A, "Will Tigers Disappear"; 12B Mr. Sullivan Goes to Work"; 12C "Misplaced Buttons"
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Dates to Remember:
Marking Period 2 Report Cards Available on PowerSchool Friday, February 2, 2024.
Monday, February 5, 2024:
Prefixes Spelling Test and Unit 3, Week 2 Progress Check Up Benchmark Assessment on SAVVAS
Assessment to be completed in class. Do not complete assessment at home.
Due:
Week 19: January 22-26, 2024
Dates for Assessments:
Social Studies, My World Chapter 4 Test, January 22, 2024
Unit 2 High Frequency Words Spelling Test January 23, 2024
The Courage of Sarah Noble Whole Book Test January 26, 2024
Marking Period 2 ends January 29, 2024.
Ongoing Assignment: Study The Courage of Sarah Noble Whole Book Study Guide throughout the week.
Monday:
Social Studies Chapter 4, "U.S. Government Assessment in class Monday.
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling test at home. Test Tuesday.
Read Decodable Readers on Schoology in Reading Course, Week 19.
Tuesday:
Spelling Test in class Tuesday.
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Whole Book Study Guide. Test Friday.
Read Decodable Readers on Schoology in Reading Course, Week 19.
Complete any incomplete/missing assignments on BrainPOPJr and Flocabulary.
Wednesday:
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Whole Book Study Guide. Test Friday.
Read Decodable Readers on Schoology in Reading Course, Week 19.
Complete any incomplete/missing assignments on BrainPOPJr and Flocabulary.
Thursday:
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Whole Book Study Guide. Test Friday.
Read Decodable Readers on Schoology in Reading Course, Week 19.
Complete any incomplete/missing assignments on BrainPOPJr and Flocabulary.
Friday:
The Courage of Sarah Noble, Whole Book Test in class Friday.
Read Decodable Readers on Schoology in Reading Course, Week 19.
Complete any incomplete/missing assignments on BrainPOPJr and Flocabulary.
Decodable Readers available on Schoology
Open Chromebook. Click on Schoology. Click on Reading Course. Click on Week 18 Folder. Scroll down to the Decodable Readers Folder. Click on the Decodable Reader Folder. Click on a file to open a decodable reader.
Due:
Week 18: January 15-19, 2024
Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary Test January 19, 2024
Social Studies, My World Chapter 4 Test, January 22, 2024
Unit 2 High Frequency Words Spelling Test January 23, 2024
The Courage of Sarah Noble Whole Book Test January 26, 2024
Ongoing Assignment: Study The Courage of Sarah Noble Whole Book Study Guide throughout the week.
Wednesday:
Write Unit 2 High Frequency Spelling words 5 times each. Test Tuesday.
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary. Test Friday.
Study Social Studies Chapter 4 Study Guide. Test Monday.
Thursday:
Write the Spelling words in alphabetical order. Test Tuesday.
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary. Test Friday.
Study Social Studies Chapter 4 Study Guide. Test Monday.
Friday:
The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary Test in class.
Study Social Studies Chapter 4 Study Guide. Test Monday.
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling test at home. Test Tuesday.
Decodable Readers available on Schoology
Open Chromebook. Click on Schoology. Click on Reading Course. Click on Week 18 Folder. Scroll down to the Decodable Readers Folder. Click on the Decodable Reader Folder. Click on a file to open a decodable reader.
Due:
Week 17
Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary Test January 8, 2024
VC/V and V/CV Spelling Test January 9, 2024
Social Studies, My World Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test, January 12, 2024
Ongoing Assignment: Study The Courage of Sarh Noble Study Guide throughout the week.
Monday:
The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary Test in class Monday.
Study VC/V and V/CV Spelling Words, Test Tuesday
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling test.
Tuesday:
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 5-7 Vocabulary throughout the week.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 4 "U.S." Government" vocabulary. Vocabulary Test Friday.
Make flash cards to help study vocabulary.
Wednesday:
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 5-7 Vocabulary.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 4 "U.S." Government" vocabulary. Vocabulary Test Friday.
Make flash cards to help study vocabulary.
Thursday:
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 5-7 Vocabulary.
Study Social Studies, Chapter 4 "U.S." Government" vocabulary. Vocabulary Test Friday.
Ask a family member to give you a practice vocabulary test at home.
Friday:
Social Studies, Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test in class.
Study Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 5-7 Vocabulary, Test Tuesday.
Decodable Readers available on Schoology
Open Chromebook. Click on Schoology. Click on Reading Course. Click on Week 16 Folder. Scroll down to the Decodable Readers Folder. Click on the Decodable Reader Folder. Click on a file to open a decodable reader.
Due:
Week 16: January 2-5, 2024
Study Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary and Week 16 Spelling Words throughout the week.
Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary Test January 8, 2024
Week 16 Spelling Test January 9, 2024
Tuesday:
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary throughout the week.
Study Week 16 Spelling Words.
Write spelling words 5 times each.
Wednesday:
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary throughout the week.
Study Week 16 Spelling Words.
Write complete sentences for Spelling Words 1-5.
Thursday:
Study The Courage of Sarah Noble, Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary throughout the week.
Study Week 16 Spelling Words.
Write complete sentences for Spelling Words 6-10.
Friday:
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Decodable Readers available on Schoology
Open Chromebook. Click on Schoology. Click on Reading Course. Click on Week 16 Folder. Scroll down to the Decodable Readers Folder. Click on the Decodable Reader Folder. Click on a file to open a decodable reader.
Due:
Week 15: December 18-22, 2023
Study U2W5 Words of the Week. Spelling Test and Progress Check Up Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Practice Decodable Readers Daily!
Reminder: Holiday Cards Exchange December 22 in class.
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 11A, Let's Play Ball on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 14 Folder.
Study Unit 2, Week 5 Words of the Week
Write complete sentences using Spelling words 1-5.
Tuesday:
Study Unit 2, Week 5 Words of the Week
Read Decodable Reader 11B, Let's Play This Game on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 14 Folder.
Write complete sentences using Spelling words 6-10.
Wednesday:
Unit 2, Week 5 Progress Check Up and Unit 2, Week 5 Spelling Test in class.
Reminder: Holiday Cards Exchange Friday, December 22 in class.
Thursday:
Read Unit 2 Decodable Readers on Schoology.
Finish any incomplete assignments on BrainPOPJr and Flocabulary.
Reminder: Holiday Cards Exchange Friday, December 22 in class.
Winter Break:
Read 20 minutes daily.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023:
Unit 2, Week 5 Contractions Spelling Test
Unit 2, Week 5 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Due:
Week 14: December 11-15, 2023
Study U2W4 Words of the Week. Spelling Test and Progress Check Up Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Practice Decodable Readers Daily!
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 11A, Let's Play Ball on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 14 Folder.
Study Unit 2, Week 4 Words of the Week
Spelling Test and Progress Check Up Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Tuesday:
ELA District Assessment #1 in class.
Study Unit 2, Week 5 Words of the Week
Read Decodable Reader 11B, Let's Play This Game on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 14 Folder.
Wednesday:
Math District Assessment #1 in class.
Study Unit 2, Week 5 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Readers 11C Don't Be Sad on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 14 Folder.
Write U2W5 Spelling Words 5 times each.
Thurdsay:
Study Unit 2, Week 5 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Readers 11A, 11B, 11C on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 14 Folder.
Write out the two words that form each contraction from the spelling list.
Example:
I + have = I've
let + us = let's
Friday:
Study Unit 2, Week 5 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Readers Readers 11A, 11B, 11C on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 14 Folder.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023:
Contractions Spelling Test
Unit 2, Week 5 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Due:
Week 13: December 4-8, 2023 (317)
Study U2W4 Words of the Week throughout the week.
Practice Decodable Readers Daily!
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 7A, From Farm to Table on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 13 Folder.
Study Unit 2, Week 4 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Tuesday:
Study Unit 2, Week 4 Words of the Week
Make flash cards for each story content vocabulary word:
habitat, solitary, mulitplied, eliminated, reintroduced
Read Decodable Readers 7A, From Farm to Table and 7B, Nell Chuch and a Puzzle on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 13 Folder.
Wednesday:
Study Unit 2, Week 3 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Sort the VCe Spelling Words into groups: long, a, long e, long i, long u
Example:
Long a: mistake,...
Long e: compete, ...
Long o: expose, ...
Long u: dispute, ...
Read Decodable Readers 7A, From Farm to Table and 7B, Nell Chuch and a Puzzle on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 13 Folder.
Thurdsay:
Study Unit 2, Week 4 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Readers 7A, From Farm to Table and 7B, Nell Chuch and a Puzzle on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 13 Folder.
Write complete sentences for each story content word.
habitat, solitary, multiplied, eliminated, reintroduced
Friday:
Study Unit 2, Week 4 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Readers 7A, From Farm to Table and 7B, Nell Chuch and a Puzzle on Schoology in the Reading Course, Week 13 Folder.
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023:
VCe Syllable Pattern Spelling Test
Unit 2, Week 4 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Due:
Week 12 November 27 - December 1, 2023
Week 12 Homework 317
Study U2W3 Words of the Week throughout the week.
Practice Decodable Readers Daily!
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 8A, The Scarecrow.
Study Unit 2, Week 3 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Tuesday:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week
Make flash cards for each story content vocabulary word:
depended, well-being, population, available, balance
Read Decodable Reader 8A, The Scarecrow.
Wednesday:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Write Spelling Words in alphabetical order.
Example:
- airport
- eyesight
Read Decodable Reader 8A, The Scarecrow.
Thurdsay:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 8A, The Scarecrow.
Write complete sentences for each story content word.
depended, well-being, population, available, balance
Friday:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 8A, The Scarecrow.
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Monday, December 4, 2023:
Compound Words Spelling Test
Unit 2, Week 3 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Due:
Week 11 - November 20-22, 2023 Homework
Monday:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 7A, "Whirling Girl"
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Marking Period 1 Report Card available on Parent Portal.
Tuesday:
R-Controlled Vowels Spelling Test
Unit 2, Week 2 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Read Decodable Reader 7A, "Whirling Girl"
Wednesday:
Read 20 minutes each night
No School Thursday and Friday
Thanksgiving Recess November 23-24, 2023
Due:
Week 10: November 12-17, 2023 Homework
Monday:
My World Chapter 1, "Our Communities" Test in the classroom only.
Read new Decodable Reader 7A, "Whirling Girl"
Marking Period 1 Ends November 14, 2023
Tuesday:
Read Decodable Reader 7A, "Whirling Girl"
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Wednesday:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week
Make flash cards for each story content vocabulary word:
predators, protection, immune, species, emerges
Read Decodable Reader 7A, "Whirling Girl"
Thursday:
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Sort Spelling Words into three groups.
Then write the words in three groups in your notebook.
1) ar 2) er 3) or/oar/ore
Read Decodable Reader 7A, "Whirling Girl"
Remember to dress up for FARM DAY on Friday!
Friday: Spirit Day "FARM DAY"
Study Unit 2, Week 2 Words of the Week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 7A, "Whirling Girl"
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023:
r-Controlled Vowels Spelling Test
Unit 2, Week 2 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Due:
Week 9: Homework
Monday:
Study Social Studies, Chapter 1, "Our Communities" study guide.
Test Monday, November 13, 2023
Read 20 minutes. Read from your borrowed Media Center book or Decodable Readers available in Schoology in the Reading Course.
Tuesday:
Reminder No School - Election Day
Wednesday:
Study Social Studies, Chapter 1, "Our Communities" study guide.
Test Monday, November 13, 2023
Read 20 minutes. Read from your borrowed Media Center book or Decodable Readers available in Schoology in the Reading Course.
Thursday and Friday:
Reminder No School - NJEA Convention
Reminder:
Social Studies Chapter 1, "Our Communities" Benchmark Test Monday, November 13, 2023
*Social Studies Chapter 1, "Our Communities" Study Guide is found in your Green Take Home Folder. The Study Guide is also found on Schoology in the Social Studies Course.
Due:
Week 8: October 30 - November 3, 2023
Week 8
Study Words of the Week and Comprehension Study Guide throughout the week
Spelling Test November 2, 2023
Chapters 6-10 Comprehension and Vocabulary
Test November 3, 2023
Monday:
Read Clementine, Chapter 8 with read aloud video on Schoology. (Chapter 8 was read in class the same day.)
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 8 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter
Study Words of the Week and Comprehension Study Guide for Chapters 6-10
Write Spelling Words 3 times each in Homework Notebook.
Tuesday:
Happy Halloween
Clementine, Chapter 9 will be read in class.
Wednesday:
Read Clementine, Chapter 10 with read aloud video on Schoology. (Chapter 10 was read in class the same day.)
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 8 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 10
Study Words of the Week and Comprehension Study Guide for Chapters 6-10
Write sentences with Chapters 6-10 Vocabulary: confusing, mysterious, brainwashed, scouring, hero
Thursday:
Spelling Test in class Thursday
Study Words of the Week and Comprehension Study Guide for Chapters 6-10
Ask a family member to give you a practice vocabulary test at home with Chapters 6-10 Vocabulary: confusing, mysterious, brainwashed, scouring, hero
Friday:
Chapters 6-10 Comprehension / Vocabulary Test in class Friday
Study Social Studies Chapter 1, Our Communities Study Guide
Social Studies Test, November 13
Due:
ELA Homework: October 23-27, 2023
Week 7
Study Words of the Week and Comprehension Study Guide throughout the week
Spelling Test October 26, 2023
Comprehension and Vocabulary Test October 27, 2023
Monday:
Read Clementine, Chapter 4 with read aloud video on Schoology. (Chapter 4 was read in class the same day.)
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 7 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 4
Study Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 3 times each in Homework Notebook.
Tuesday:
Read Clementine, Chapter 5 with read aloud video on Schoology. (Chapter 5 was read in class the same day.)
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 7 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 5
Study Words of the Week
Write sentences with Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary: attention, jealous, consequences, allergic, detective
Wednesday:
Read Clementine, Chapter 6 with read aloud video on Schoology. (Chapter 6 was read in class the same day.)
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 7 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 6
Study Words of the Week
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling test at home.
Thursday:
Spelling Test in class Thursday
Read Clementine, Chapter 7 with read aloud video on Schoology. (Chapter 7 was read in class the same day.)
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 7 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 7
Study Words of the Week
Ask a family member to give you a practice vocabulary test at home with Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary: attention, jealous, consequences, allergic, detective
Friday:
Chapters 1-5 Comprehension / Vocabulary Test in class Friday
Read Clementine, Chapter 8 with read aloud video on Schoology. (Chapter 8 was read in class the same day.)
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 7 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 8
Due:
317 Homework: October 16-20, 2023
Week 6
Study Words of the Week and Comprehension Study Guide throughout the week.
Monday:
Study Unit 1, Week 5 Words of the Week. Spelling Test and Progress Check Up Tuesday.
Read Decodable Reader
Tuesday:
U1W5 Spelling Test and Progress Check Up in class only.
Read Decodable Reader
Wednesday:
Reread Clementine, Chapter 1 with read aloud video on Schoology.
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 6 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 1
Review Chapter 1 Vocabulary Words
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 6 Folder> Scroll down to Chapter 1 Folder> Click on Chapter 1 Picture Slideshow
Thursday:
Reread Clementine, Chapter 2 with read aloud video on Schoology.
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 6 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 2
Review Chapter 2 Vocabulary Words
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 6 Folder> Scroll down to Chapter 2 Folder> Click on Chapter 3 Picture Slideshow
Friday:
Reread Clementine, Chapter 3 with read aloud video on Schoology.
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 6 Folder> Scroll down to Read Aloud Folder> Click on Chapter 3
Review Chapter 3 Vocabulary Words
Open Schoology> Reading Course> Week 6 Folder> Scroll down to Chapter 3 Folder> Click on Chapter 3 Picture Slideshow
Due:
317 Homework: October 9-13, 2023
Homework
Tuesday:
Read Decodable Reader 5A, "Clint's Clam Chowder"
Study Unit 1, Week 5 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Wednesday:
Study Words of the week.
Make flash cards for each story content vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 5A, "Clint's Clam Chowder"
Thursday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Sort Spelling Words into four groups.
Then write the words in four groups in your notebook.
1) oi 2) oy 3) ou 4) ow
Read Decodable Reader 5A, "Clint's Clam Chowder"
Friday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 5A, "Clint's Clam Chowder"
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023:
Vowel Diphthongs Spelling Test
Unit 1, Week 5 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Due:
ELA 317 Homework: October 2-6, 2023
Homework
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 4A, "Goat Art"
Study Unit 1, Week 4 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Tuesday:
Study Words of the week.
Make flash cards for each story content vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 4A, "Goat Art"
Wednesday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Sort Spelling Words into three groups.
Then write the words in three groups in your notebook.
1) Long A vowel 2) Long E vowel 3) Long O Vowel
Read Decodable Reader 4A, "Goat Art"
Thursday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 4A, "Goat Art"
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Friday, October 6, 2023:
Vowel Digraphs Spelling Test
Unit 1, Week 4 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Due:
317 Homework: September 25-29, 2023
Homework
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 3A, "Teaching Bell to Behave"
Study Unit 1, Week 3 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Tuesday:
Study Words of the week.
Make flash cards for each story content vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 3A, "Teaching Bell to Behave"
Wednesday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Sort Spelling Words into four groups. Then write the words in four groups in your notebook.
1) ing ending words 2) ed ending words 3) est ending words 4) er ending words.
Read Decodable Reader 3A, "Teaching Bell to Behave"
Thursday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 3A, "Teaching Bell to Behave"
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Friday, September 29, 2023:
Base Word and Endings Spelling Test
Unit 1, Week 3 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS
Due:
Homework: September 18-22, 2023
Homework
Study Unit 1, Week 2 Words of the Week throughout the week to prepare for Spelling Test and Progress Check Up!
Word Study, Vocabulary, and Comprehension Review Videos are available on Schoology in the Reading Course.
Open Classlink> Schoology> Reading Course> Click on Current Week Assignment Folder> Click on Word Study, Vocabulary, and Comprehension Folders to view posts and videos.
Monday, September 18, 2023:
Read Decodable Reader 2A Frogs, Flies, and Foxes to practice reading fluency.
Write Spelling Words 5 times each in your Homework Notebook.
Make flash cards for Story Content Words.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023:
Read Decodable Reader 2A Frogs, Flies, and Foxes to practice reading fluency.
Write Spelling Words in ABC Order (Alphabetical Order) in your Homework Notebook
Study Content Words using your flash cards.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023:
Study Story Content Vocabulary and Spelling Words.
Read Decodable Reader 2A Frogs, Flies, and Foxes to practice reading fluency.
Thursday, September 21, 2023:
Why the Sky is Far Away Quiz - Classwork
Study Story Content Vocabulary and Spelling Words.
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling and vocabulary test at home.
Read Decodable Reader 2A Frogs, Flies, and Foxes to practice reading fluency.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Finish any incomplete work from the week in class.
Read 20 minutes each night to practice reading fluency.
Reminder:
Inflected Endings Spelling Test September 22, 2023
Unit 1, Week 2 Progress Check Up Assessment September 22, 2023
Due:
Homework: September 18-22, 2023
Homework
Monday, September 18, 2023:
Study Words of the Week: Story Content Words and Spelling Words
Read Decodable Reader
Tuesday, September 19, 2023:
Study Words of the Week: Story Content Words and Spelling Words
Read Decodable Reader
Wednesday, September 20, 2023:
Study Words of the Week: Story Content Words and Spelling Words
Read Decodable Reader
Thursday, September 21, 2023:
Spelling Test
Unit 1, Week 2 Progress Check Up: Word Study, Vocabulary, and Comprehension
Friday, September 22, 2023
Finish any incomplete work from the week in class.
Reminder:
Inflected Endings Spelling Test September 21, 2023
Unit 1, Week 2 Progress Check Up Assessment September 21, 2023
Due:
Homework: September 11-15, 2023
Homework
Monday:
Read Decodable Reader 1A, "A Winter Picnic"
Study Unit 1, Week 1 Words of the Week
Write Spelling Words 5 times each.
Tuesday:
Study Words of the week.
Make flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 1A, "A Winter Picnic"
Wednesday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 1A, "A Winter Picnic"
Thursday:
Study Words of the week. Study flash cards for each vocabulary word.
Read Decodable Reader 1A, "A Winter Picnic"
Ask a family member to give you a practice spelling test at home.
Friday, September 15, 2023:
Syllable Pattern Spelling Test
Unit 1, Week 1 Progress Check Up Assessment on SAVVAS