Week of 2/3/14

The students will have a test on the story "Jackie Robinson:  Justice at Last" on Tuesday, February 4th.  On Wednesday the students will be taking the PSSA ELA Writing Assessment.  The students have a story map that is due on Thursday, February 6th.  We will start a new story on Thursday.  It is called "Langston Terrace."  The focus comprehension skills are Biography/Autobiography, Main Idea and Author's Influences.  The test for this story will be on Wednesday, February 12th. 

Week of 1/27/14

The students will have a comprehension test on "Water" on Tuesday, January 28th.  They will start a new story called "Jackie Robinson:  Justice at Last."  The focus comprehension skills are author's purpose and expository essay.  The test for "Jackie Robinson:  Justice at Last" will be on Tuesday, February 4th.    Have a great week! 

weel of 1/1/21/14

On Wednesday, January 22nd we will be reviewing comprehension skills.  Anyone that is absent does not have to worry about making anything up.  On Thursday, we will be starting a new story called "Water."  It is a story about Helen Keller.  The focus comprehension skills are author's purpose and autobiography.  The test will be on Tuesday, January 28th.  Stay warm and have a great week!

Week of 1/13/13

We started a new story called "Zlata's Diary."  The focus comprehension skills are author's influences, style and purpose.  Unit 3 stories are all nonfiction (true.)  I have copies of this book which would be great for Accelerated Reader.  The test will be on Thursday, January 16th.  On Friday we will start a story called "Water."  It is about Helen Keller.  The focus comprehension skills are author's purpose and autobiographical essay.  Have a great week!!!

Week of 1/6/14

The students will be reviewing the comprehension skills from Unit 2 on Monday.  They will have a test on these skills on Tuesday, January 7th.  We will start a new story on Wednesday, January 8th.  The new story is "Zlata's  Diary."  The focus comprehension skills are nonfiction, articles and essays, styles and purposes.  Elements of nonfiction on p. 380 - p. 381 is important.  The test will be on Tuesdady, January 14th. I hope everyone has a terrific new year.  Have  a great week!