Week of February 15, 2010

This month we are practicing for our TCAP Assessment.  

English: Identifying synonyms, antonyms and multi-meaning words.

Math:   Analyzing and graphing linear functions. Compare and contrast functions as linear or nonlinear. 

Homework: Tuesday and Thursday.

Students that have internet access can go to www.studyisland.com for extra credit.  Also, a good website for Math is 321know.com.

Reading Plan for Each Week:

Monday:  Teacher reads story to class; class reads along; teacher and students discuss story.  Home Reading -- Students read 15-30 minutes in book of own choosing.

Tuesday: Teacher and students echo read story. (The teacher reads a sentence and then the class rereads it aloud.  Home Reading -- Students take story home and practice reading aloud to someone.

Wednesday: Teacher and students choral read story. (The teacher leads the entire class or group reading aloud in unison.  Home Reading: Students take a book of their own choosing.

Thursday:  Students partner read story.  (Pairs of students alternate reading aloud).  Home Reading: Students take a book of their own choosing.

Friday:  Home Reading -- Students read 15-30 minutes in a book of their own choosing.