Grammar:

All three levels of children are working with root words on different levels.  

Fourth year children
We have a few more root words to look up as a group.  When finished we will work on a series of boxes which contain various skills.  There is a check-off sheet to record their progress.  Skill include:  alphebetical order, syllables, homophones, antonyms, abbreviations, and contractions.  This work needs to be completed by September 11.

Fifth year children:
We are working on a variety of language skills independently.  There are also some follow-up activities about root words.  These activities are to be completed by Friday, September 4.

Sixth year children:
We spent class time working on language skills and follow-up root word activities.  This work needs to be completed by Friday, September 4.

For all groups:  The 1/2" binder designated for Biology needs to be prepared by Thursday with the folling;
  1) Name clearly written on the front.
  2) Decorated if desired.
  3) Loose leaf paper inside.
  4) 3 dividers

Biology - We will begin with classification in all groups.  Our major topic for the year is "biomes".  There are no assignments.

SIXTH YEARS, READING Choose a book in the genre of mystery. There is a 150 page minimum and you must finish reading the book by 11/17. If you are already reading a book in the mystery genre and you have read no more than 50% you may continue with that book.

SIXTH YEARS, HISTORY In the textbook, read pages 239 to 245 and answer questions #1,3,4 and 5 by 11/5. Test on this section on Friday, 11/6.

FOURTH YEARS, HISTORY As a follow-up to presentations on the Time Line of Life, students will create a booklet of information on one period of time. Resources for research, paper for writing information and supplies for putting the booklet together are located in the classroom.