Today we practiced for our spelling test tomorrow and completed workbook pages 97 & 98. It is important to study the base word of each spelling word. This will make the test much easier.
We practiced our grammar skill of linking and action verbs as we completed Grammar workbook page 77.
We also did a little "Insect Research" today in order to practice how to write a short report for the PARCC test. Crickets (like Chester in "A Cricket in Times Square") are just one of many insects. Insects have a head, thorax, and abdomen.
Forms have been sent home for our "Growing Up" presentation at the end of the month. Only refusal forms need to be sent back to school.
We read about the land and resources of the Southeast, and today we read pages 200-205 in our books. After each lesson we take a mini-quiz to help us be prepared when test day rolls around.
We read about the land and resources of the Southeast, and today we read pages 200-205 in our books. After each lesson we take a mini-quiz to help us be prepared when test day rolls around.
On the upcoming PARCC test, it seems that students will be asked to write (type) an essay comparing the themes of two selections. Please see the PARCC example test (link on bottom of this page) to view sample test questions. We have also been working on how to write (and type) our extended response essay on to the PARCC test format. Students are not to worry about this test. They are prepared and will do well. I simply ask that they try to do their best by reading the material carefully and not rushing to finish.
PARCC testing begins on Monday, March 23.
IF STUDENTS PRACTICE THE PARCC TEST ON THE COMPUTER AT HOME, I HAVE PROMISED THEM A TRIP TO THE "PRIZE BOX" IF THEY BRING IN A SIGNED NOT VERIFYING THAT THEY DID TRY THE TEST AT HOME.
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