Friday 9/30

 Today we had our test then went over the answers.  We finally spent some time with the notebook. 

This is the homework for tonight:

Friday 星期五	□ 1. Test corrections □ 2. _______________________________________________ □ 3. _______________________________________________ □ 4. _______________________________________________

Please note that my original plan to have our oral test begin on Tuesday has been changed because the G5 basic ability exam has taken that time.  We will begin on Thursday.  

Here is the updated test scope:

Review & Test Weeks – Weeks 6 & 7

Hello Parents,

 

Our class will have their first round of Exams starting next week for this semester.

 

Please note the scheduled test dates: 

The Listening/Reading Test will be on Wednesday, October 5^th.

The Oral Presentation Test will begin on Thursday, October 6^th and continue if necessary.

The English Written Test will be on Wednesday, October 12^th.

 

       The tests will cover the following:

 

FOR ALL EXAMS:

Review Communication book, Reader’s-Writer’s Notebook, homework writing books, quizzes and Unit tests for weeks 2-5.

Reading Street Stories and Articles – Red Kayak and Thunder Rose

Have a good understanding of the meanings and usages of vocabulary words from weeks two and four.

 

LISTENING / READING TEST:

Stay focused and listen carefully to the whole conversation before selecting your answers. Some of the readings may go fast and have some words you don’t understand.

 

ORAL TEST:

For our first exam I am going to do a reading for accuracy and comprehension test this time.  Future tests are going to be presentation based.

 

WRITTEN TEST: 

Review Communication book, Reader’s-Writer’s Notebook, homework writing books, quizzes and Unit tests for weeks 2-5.

Reading Street Stories and Articles – Red Kayak and Thunder Rose

Have a good understanding of the meanings and usages of vocabulary words from weeks two and four.

 

 

 I recommend that students bring notebooks and communication books home to help them prepare.  Please be sure to bring them back to class each day as we will continue to work with them together.

Mr. Gaines

 

Thursday 9/29

 Today we reviewed the vocabulary, talked some more about Tall tales, and did a bit of work in the notebook.

This is the homework for tonight:

Thursday 星期四	□ 1. Reading test tomorrow □ 2. _______________________________________________ □ 3. _______________________________________________ □ 4. _______________________________________________

Wednesday 9/28

 Today we had a field trip so we did not have class.  I assigned homework yesterday.

This is the homework for tonight:

Wednesday 星期三	□ 1. skills worksheet □ 2. _______________________________________________ □ 3. _______________________________________________ □ 4. _______________________________________________

This is the worksheet:

       Skills – Thunder Rose                      Name: _______________

A: Cause and Effect

fill in the cause and effect from the story, Red Kayak

cause	effect
	Brady was looking in the river
Tilly was barking at a cove
	Brady could not call
Ben is not breathing
	Ben had a heartbeat

C:  Circle the subject and underline the predicate

1.   The flying banana was dancing all night with his friend.

2.   My cute little dog ate all of my hamburgers yesterday.

3.   That ugly chicken is extremely dangerous.

4.   A lot of silly foxes had a big party in my house.

5.   Two of your gummy bears went on vacation in France.

Tuesday 9/27

 Today we reviewed the reading and talked about subjects and predicates.

We won't have class tomorrow because we will be on a field trip.  I assigned Wednesday homework today as well. We will go over both of the worksheets on Thursday in preparation for a test on Friday.

This is the homework for tonight:

Tuesday 星期二	□ 1. _______________________________________________ □ 2. _______________________________________________ □ 3. reading worksheet □ 4. _______________________________________________

This is the worksheet:

                                Thunder Rose             Name: _______________

Answer the following questions about the reading

1.       Why wasn’t there any rain for the steer?

________________________________________________________________________

2.       What is “Cole?”

________________________________________________________________________

3.       Who did Rose invent barbed wire for?

________________________________________________________________________

4.       Why is the bull named Tater?

________________________________________________________________________

Circle the correct word to finish the sentences

1.       Who sang a song for Thunder Rose?

a.       Cole                                               b. Doc Hollerday                               c. her parents

2.       What is in the bullseye at the center of Rose’s heart?

a.       iron                                                                b. a bull                                                c. a song

3.       Who is a loud snorer?

a.       Tater                                             b. Doc Hollerday                               c. Rose

4.       Who chose Rose’s name?

a.       Tater                                             b. Doc Hollerday                               c. Rose

5.       How did Rose calm the tornadoes?

a.       cow milk                                      b. an iron lasso                                  c. a song 

Monday 9/26

Today we did a page in the Reading Street looking at cause and effect, with a page in the notebook to practice. There will be a reading test this Friday so we need to review the reading and the skills in preparation.  

This is the homework for tonight:

Monday 星期一	□ 1. _______________________________________________ □ 2. _______________________________________________ □ 3. re-read Thunder Rose □ 4. _______________________________________________

Friday 9/23

Today we talked about tall tales and I tried to explain what I want from the homework.    Then we reviewed vocabulary and had our test.  Then we went over the answers and tried to catch up a bit in the notebook.

This is the homework for tonight:

Friday 星期五

□ 1. Writing: Tall Tale (10 sentences minimum) □ 2. __________________________________ □ 3. __________________________________ □ 4. __________________________________

This might help to explain more about tall tales if it isn't clear to the students:

Thursday 9/22

  Today we finished listening to our story, and spoke a bit about Thunder Rose.   Then we did a couple of pages in the R&W Notebook, reviewing the vocabulary.

This is the homework for tonight:

Thursday 星期四	□1. RS:                                     pp.                     □2. Write VW’s #            -          ,4x                    □3. Make              sentences using a VW                                       □4. Worksheet:                          □5. Study for quiz/test:   Vocabulary Quiz

Wednesday 9/21

Because of the earthquake/air raid drills this morning we didn't really have time for class today. I checked the homework that was handed in, but I didn't have a chance to assign more homework.  We will get back to normal class tomorrow.

Tuesday 9/20

Today we reviewed the vocabulary and went over the story.  

Here is the homework for tonight:

Tuesday 星期二	□ 1. _______________________________________________ □ 2. _______________________________________________ □ 3. vocabulary worksheet □ 4. _______________________________________________

Here is the worksheet:

                                 Vocabulary  Name: _______________  no. _____

basic              solo                hotel                  motive                 label           aroma             enjoy                 broken                   vital             fever

Fill in the blanks with a word from the box

1.    A lot of people get a _______________ when they get covid.

2.    I didn’t want to go on vacation with anyone else so I went ______________.

3.    When police try to solve a crime, they look for a _______________.

4.    My car is _______________ so I need to take it to the shop.

5.    It is _______________ to eat healthy food if you want to keep your body strong.

6.    1 + 2 is a very _______________ math problem.

7.    I feel hungry when I smell the delicious _______________ of Xinmin lunch.

8.    When we visit England, we will need to stay in a _______________.

9.    The _______________ on my t-shirt is itchy on the back of my neck.

10. Mr. Gaines must have a big _______________ because he always talks about how great he is.

Word Scramble

thipc   ___________________	drabden   ___________________	viteghin   ___________________
tilanidy   ___________________	laybull   ___________________	stivatoaden   ___________________
snive   ___________________	tocrunsdect   ___________________	forculersue   ___________________