December 8, 2008

Journal: Wow! Two feet of snow fell last night, and now school has been canceled. As you look out your bedroom window, you see a lost polar bear trudging through the snow. Write about what happens next.

Miss Clark

December 8, 2008

Spelling: Lesson 12 (Spelling and Pronunciation)
Definitions and Parts of Speech

February
separate
different
library
temperature
strength
length
vegetable
arctic
twelfth
probably
jewelry
literature
boundary
reference
beverage

*NOTE: These words are easy to misspell. Adults often have to think about the correct spelling of some of these words. You will really have to study these this week. To help you study try: FLASH CARD MAKER on-line.

USE THESE SITES TO HELP YOU STUDY:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/spelling.htm
http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/Safari/safari.htm

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note:

Homework passes are ONLY for homework!

You do not have PROJECT passes; you only have homework passes.

Your Book in A Bag is considered a PROJECT. I look forward to seeing ALL of your projects on December 12th.




Miss Clark

December 5, 2008

You can work on your "Book in a Bag Project" which is due December 12th.

And....you can always READ!


Miss Clark

December 4, 2008

Journal: You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Think of the greatest gift that you could give someone. What would it be? Why would it be special?

Miss Clark

December 3, 2008

Unit 11 - Spelling Sentences (Nice, long, elaborate sentences)

*These words allow you the opportunity to use adjectives which always SPICE up the writing. Yeah!

Miss Clark

December 2, 2008

Journal: Animator and filmmaker Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901. Which Disney movie or character is your favorite? Why?

Miss Clark

December 1, 2008

Lesson 11: Definitions and Parts of Speech (Adjective Suffixes) *Parts of speech should be easy this week! :)

backward
foolish
handsome
lonesome
selfish
marine
greenish
awkward
wholesome
grayish
childish
masculine
feminine
reddish
genuine
awesome


Miss Clark

November 24, 2008

Journal: Take a few minutes to draw a feast on the Thanksgiving table. Then write in detail about what's to eat. Use your five senses to describe the meal's tastes, looks, smells, and textures.

Miss Clark

PS: Sure wish mine looked like that....I usually burn something; can't quite get the lumps out of the mashed potatoes either - still edible though! :)

November 24, 2008

Journal: During the first week of each December, New York City begins the holiday season by lighting the giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. What event marks the beginning of the holiday season for you?

Miss Clark