1. Pretend that you can travel back in time and change
one thing in your life. What would you change and why?
Draw a picture.
Angel
Thursday Adolfo
March 8, 2012
Ryan Alan G
Linder
Natalie
Andres
David
Jose Brianna
Gia
Joshua Ramon Joey
Cincere
Emma
Christopher
Alan R Elizabeth Christian
Matthew Brian
Mitzy Carlos
Cameron
Sualee Nyashia
Roxana Johnny
Massire Ricardo
Max

2. Morning Writing
The game Monopoly was
invented on this day in
1933. Imagine that the
Parker Brothers Company
has asked you to design a
new version of the game.
Describe what you would
change.
Write neatly, skipping a line, and use loose­
leaf (lined) paper. Hand in once you are
finished. The work will be graded.

3. Daily Warm­Up #16
The2.13.12 Morning Reading ­ June Bugs
Sea Anemone
Take a handout from the bin
in the front of the classroom.
Use your SMART Clickers to
answer the questions.
Return the handout (with
your name written on it) and
the clicker once you are
finished.

4. Reading ­ Carlos and the Skunk (p. 424)
Genre
Realistic Fiction tells an
invented story that could
have happened in real life.
Author's Purpose
As you read, use your
Author's Purpose Chart.
Read to Find Out
What is the author's purpose
for writing a story about
Carlos?

5. Reading ­ Carlos and the Skunk (p. 424)
Clues Author's Purpose
Details of the valley and
houses where Carlos and
inform
Gloria live.
Carlos is boasting and entertain
showing off.
Funny story about a boy
entertain
trying to impress a girl

6. Reading ­ Carlos and the Skunk (p. 424)
Reading Homework
Use the Vocabulary
Words in a sentence.

7. Math ­ Compare and Order Fractions (p. 220)
Step 1
Rewrite the fractions using
the LCD
Step 2
Compare and order the
fractions by looking at the
numerator
Which one is shortest?

13. Math ­ Compare and Order Fractions (p. 220)
Try It
Order from least to greatest
Exercise 1 ­ 5 on page 220
Practice
Exercise 6 ­ 30

14. Math ­ Compare and Order Fractions (p. 220)
Math Homework
Practice book,
page 48

15. Spelling ­ Words for the Week
1. grownup 11. flawless
2. power 12. coward
3. shower 13. lawyer
4. bestow 14. applause
5. August 15. arousing
6. allow 16. faucet
7. encounter 17. trousers
8. grouchy 18. caution
9. rowdy 19. boundary
10. laundry 20. doubting

16. Spelling ­ Words for the Week

17. Spelling ­ Word Sorts
Determine which syllable is stressed in each of the spelling words.
Then sort the words into the correct columns below.
First syllable is stressed Second syllable is stressed
1. 12. 1.
2. 13. 2.
3. 14. 3.
4. 15. 4.
5. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

18. Spelling ­ Word Meanings
give, hand, over, bestow
cheers, clapping, applause
pants, slacks, trousers
perfect, faultless, flawless
permit, let, allow

19. Spelling ­ Word Meanings
Write the spelling word that can replace the boldfaced word or
words in each sentence.
1. Carlos' skunk­trapping idea was nearly perfect.
2. Five minutes of clapping followed the concert.
3. I don't know why he was in a bad mood yesterday.
4. Do you think Gloria will permit me to see her again?
5. She held a cup under the kitchen tap to get some
water.

20. Spelling ­ Word Meanings
Write the spelling word that can replace the boldfaced word or
words in each sentence.
6. The skunk walked along the border of their property.
7. Carlos, there's a huge pile of dirty clothes in the corner!
8. I always use care when going near wild animals.
9. Carlos had trouble getting the smell out of his pants.
10. Why is he acting like such a scared person?

21. Spelling ­ Word Meanings
It Takes Three
Write a spelling word that goes with the other two words.
11. adult, parent
12. soap, bath
13. teacher, doctor
14. September, December
15. give, donate

22. Spelling ­ Word Meanings
Spelling Homework
Use the spelling words
in a sentence.

23. Language Arts ­ Colons and Hyphens (p. 346)
RULES
A hyphen shows the division
of a word at the end of a
line. Always divide the word
between syllables.
Paul has always been interested in study­
ing the history of his family

24. Language Arts ­ Colons and Hyphens (p. 346)
RULES
Hyphens are sometimes used
to connect two or more words
to form compound words.
great­grandmother
merry­go­round
thirty­five

25. Language Arts ­ Colons and Hyphens (p. 346)
RULES
A colon is used to
separate the hour
and the minute in
the time of day.
A colon is also used
3:15 after the greeting of
a business letter.
7:45 A.M.
Dear Mrs. Santos:
9:00 P.M.
Dear Sir or Madam:

26. Language Arts ­ Colons and Hyphens (p. 346)
Guided Practice
Name the word in each sentence that has a hyphen or
a colon.
1. Mr. Cellini wrote a letter to the president about com­
ing to America.
2. The letter explained that he had traveled with twenty­
five friends and relatives.
3. They first saw the shores of the United States at 8:00 in
the morning.
4. The immigrants cheered wildly as they slowly ap­
proached the Statue of Liberty.

27. Language Arts ­ Colons and Hyphens (p. 346)
Guided Practice (cont'd)
Name the word in each sentence that has a hyphen or a
colon.
5. His great­aunt cried for joy as the ship neared the
harbor.
More Practice
Exercise 6 ­ 20 on page 347
Writing Activity
Page 347 (bottom of page)

28. Language Arts ­ Colons and Hyphens (p. 346)
Language Arts
Homework
Practice book,
page 69

29. Religion ­ Catholics have a rich tradition of special practices and popular devotions. (p. 150)
"Almighty God, our faith in you continues to grow"
Class Work
• Read pages 150­151
• Work with your shoulder partner.
Make a list of the ways the word
popular is used.
• Complete the We Respond on p. 149
Homework
Answer the questions in your notebook:
• What are some popular devotions and practices of the
Church?
• Why are these popular devotions an important part of
the Church?

30. Religion ­ Catholics have a rich tradition of special practices and popular devotions. (p. 150)
"Almighty God, our faith in you continues to grow"
monstrance
a receptacle in which
the consecrated Host
is exposed for
adoration

32. Social Studies ­ The New England Colonies (p. 178)
Class Work
• Read pages 178­184
• Vocabulary definition
• Copy Summary on p. 184
THE GREAT PURITAN MIGRATION Between 1630 and 1643,
more than 20,000 Puritans left Europe to settle in New
England.

33. Homework Summary ­ Thursday, March 8, 2012
Reading
1. Use Vocabulary Words in a sentence.
Math
1. Practice book, page 48
Language
1. Practice book, page 69
Spelling
1. Use Spelling Words in a sentence.
Religion
Write both questions in your notebook.
Answer using complete sentences.
1. What are some popular devotions and practices of the Church?
2. Why are these popular devotions an important part of the Church?

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