December 3rd -- 7th
READING ---This week, our story is "My Name is Maria Isabel."
The story is located on page 392 in the reading textbook.
Vocabulary Words:
1. attentively--with attention or alertness
2. disappointed--feeling like things didn't go the way you had hoped
3. misunderstanding--a failure to understand
4. nervously--with concern, worry, or fear
5. troublesome--causing problems
6. drizzle--to rain lightly
7. pageant--a play based on events in history
READING TEST SCHEDULE:
*Vocabulary Test--Dec. 7th, Friday
**Comprehension Test--Dec. 7th, Friday
English---Our English skill this week is idioms. Idioms are sayings or
figures of speech which can be quite confusing if taken literally. For
example, "She has a heart of gold" means that she is very kind. The
literal picture would show a girl whose heart is actually made out of gold.
Please review STUDY GUIDES and activity sheets sent home during
the week.
ENGLISH TEST SCHEDULE: Friday, 12/7/07
Social Studies---We will start our two week unit on "Economics."
Review vocabulary study guide daily.
SOCIAL STUDIES QUIZ SCHEDULE: To be announced
HOMEWORK SUGGESTIONS: Check your child's homework planner,
review daily activity pages sent home and review study guides
daily.
