Wednesday September 30th, 2015

This week in class, we continued our worked on vocabulary, reading, and writing. 

Vocabulary

1. startled
2. absolutely
3. problems
4. wandering
5. tightened 
6. examine
7. errand
8. skipping
9. hauled
10. scrap

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge
Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Read passage from "Help! We Come in Peace!". 

Class Reading

• Reviewed and discussed last weeks reading and writing activity. 
• Continued reading "Dog Days" by David Lubar , Chapter 4

Writing

• Write 6 complete sentences with beginning, middle, and end format and include correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your sentences. 
• Use 3 of the daily vocabulary words; please underline your vocabulary words. 
• Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following items (in complete sentences) in your essay: 

1. What did Larry feel wasn't right and what did he think should happen?
2. What did Larry do to help get Paul's mind off the spot?
3. What did Larry do after going home with Paul?
4. How did neighbors respond to Larry looking for work?
5. Who did Larry say he could always depend on and why?
6. What do you think the sigh said?