Terms: prefix, suffix, compound words, contractions, proper nouns, verb

2. Read Fourth Grade Rats up to Ch. 10 --"No"

3. Take the Book Adventure Quiz  (if the entire book is finished)

4. Write a paragraph (not one sentence!) about the genre.

Make sure you tell me why it is "realistic" and why it is"fiction!"

5. Study spelling words (quiz next week) and do the worksheets (use the SpellingCity link above)

6. Pick 1 of the following topics and write about it in your journal: [make sure you have at least 1 paragraph]

- "How I Feel About Going to 4th Grade"--are you more like Suds or Joey?

- Do you think "angels" always finish last? Why or why not?

- Write about a time when you were or weren't looking forward to something.

- "You are Number One for you. I am Number One for me." Do you think Joey is right in saying this? Should people always put themselves as Number One?

- Are you good at hiding your feelings? Would you make a good actor? Tell me about a time when you hid your feelings well (or could not hide your feelings well).

- Joey says that Sud needs to act more like a "man." In your opinion, what is a man supposed to act like?

- "My mother is pretty laid back, but compared to my father, she's a nervous wreck." What words would you use to describe your family members? How do they compare to each other?

- "You will always be an angel to me." What does that mean? What does it tell you about the teacher?

- Joey says that Sud should "grow up." Do you think Joey is more "grown up" compared to Sud? (page 17)

- Who is Gerald Willis? How would you describe him?

- What is a "powwow?" (page 13)

- "I realized she may have looked feisty, but she was scared." What does the word "feisty" mean? What does this tell you about outward appearances?

- Why do you think Sud asked his father all those questions?

- How do you think Sud feels by the end of Chapter 5?

2. Prepare for the spelling test on Spelling City (List 3)

3. Revise letter

4. Make flashcards for:

-Antonym

-Synonym

-Study for Spelling test (List 4)

2. Go over packet (spelling/grammar)

3. Check cards

4. Check final draft with rubric (grade)

5. Check revisions for writing prompt

Homework:

1. Final draft (or 2nd draft) for Angels Don't Come Last

2. Make flashcards for "homograph" and "context clue"

3. Study for Spelling test--List 5

4. Packet (spelling/grammar)

2. Finish packet from last week

3. Do the writing activity (write about a place you would like to visit or have visited)

4. Make flashcards for "homograph" and "context clue"

5. Prepare for spelling test (List 4 & 5)

6. Start reading Magic Treehouse

*If time permits, edit the paragraph written today (story about first day of school) and start this week's packet

Please send:

-Final draft of letter

-Writing activity (the one about a place you would like to visit or have visited)

2. Review letter (talk about grade, reward points)

3. Check flashcards for "homograph" and "context clue"--today we will play a game (matching, memory, or bingo) to review all the concepts learned so far

Antonym, synonym, plural, proper noun, prefix, suffix, compound words, contractions, verb, adjective, vowel, consonant, article, punctuation marks to show possession, when to use "a"/"an"

4. Edit one of the writing prompts (place you have visited, first day of school, or angels)

2. Write a paragraph on a topic of your choice (remember to edit)

3. Spelling: pages 31-38 (can do more if he wants)

2. Minecraft Essay- write final draft

3. Work on packet- spelling: pages 39-44; grammar: pages 22, 31, 32, 37, 39, 40, 44

Please send: 2nd draft of Minecraft Essay

Send over when completed

2. Work on packet- spelling: pages 45-50; grammar: pages 48, 50, 51, 59

2. Work on packet- spelling: pages 51- 56; grammar: pages 60, 61, 66, 71, 74, 82

2. Jane Goodall Essay (if time permits)

Please send: Wushu Essay

2. Ocean City Essay

Please send over both when completed