Miss Walker's Class Blog

April 18, 2007

vwalker — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:35:20 +0000

Tomorrow is the big day! We are expecting great things from you on the Science test.

Reading — silent independent reading time

Spelling — write in cursive the words 5 times each

English — nouns

Math — math in science and pre-algebra work

Whole group science quizzes

Soc. Studies — Weekly Reader #21

April 17, 2007

vwalker — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:01:33 +0000

Today the 3rd and 4th graders are taking their Math TAKS test. We will remain extra quiet in the hallways and the classroom.

Our Math scores will be back soon. I sure hope you did your best. Don’t forget to study for the science test on Thursday. We are hoping to have 80% pass this test so we can see Elvis, green mohawks, pig-kissing, etc.

Reading — pp. 113-116

Spelling — pronunciation and syllables

English — nouns

Math — pre-algebra work

Science — whole group quizzes

Are you working on this week’s probe topic? (A career)

April 16, 2007

vwalker — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:35:43 +0000

This is TAKS week. We will be taking the Science TAKS test on Thursday. Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast that day. There will be NO special breakfast at school, just the regular cafeteria fare.

Reading and Social Studies – finalize introduction to radio play. Print and practice scenes and seques.

Spelling — Unit 27 words — easel, strategy, gatling, castanets, percolate, wiseacre, agnostic, kremlin, seltzer, origami, carnivore, waitress, pueblo, awful, spectrum, captain, manicure, hustle, trawl, naughty

Alphabetize the above words and write a definition for each one.

English — noun work

Math — pre-algebra work

Whole group science in the afternoon

April 12, 2007

vwalker — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:25:27 +0000

So much to get done and so little time! What will we do?

Reading — radio plays

English — nouns

Spelling — write the words 5 times each in cursive

Math — pre-algebra work

Soc. St. — geography bee work

April 11, 2007

vwalker — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:34:52 +0000

Good morning!

Reading — radio play introduction and conclusion, print dialogue and practice before tomorrow’s recordings

English — nouns in direct address and apposition

Spelling — pronunciation and syllabication

Math — pre-algebra work

April 10, 2007

vwalker — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:31:10 +0000

Reading — final preparations for radio play, finish red book pages 109-112

English — noun work

Math — prealgebra work

Science — quiz and whole group

Spelling — alphabetize words

April 9, 2007

vwalker — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:50:08 +0000

We are back to normal for a week.

Reading — finish seques for radio play

English — noun work

Spelling — contract work write a definition for each word

The spelling words are: fresco, vanilla, topical, buckwheat, cotton, magazine, quiver, bangle, thermal, tundra, petunia, karate, dreary, orchard, electoral, knapsack, sultan, lilac, prescription, leotard

Math — pre-algrebra work

Science — review work and quiz

April 2, 2007

vwalker — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:55:09 +0000

Math, math, and more math!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!!!

Be sure to get a good night’s sleep; and if you like a substantial breakfast, eat healthy!

There will be no spelling contract this week since it is a short week and we have the TAKS test tomorrow.

Reading — work on segues for our radio plays

English — noun WS and poetry project

March 30, 2007

vwalker — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:43:25 +0000

I am in Austin at a teachers’ convention. I expect you to be on your very BEST behavior today.

Spelling — test 25

English — noun WS

Math — story problems

Reading — Weekly Reader, radio scripts, take whole group Science quiz

March 29, 2007

vwalker — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:39:42 +0000

Reading — work on radio play, library (If you need to go, put your name on the front white board.)

English — noun WS

Spelling — write your words 5 times each

Math — Story problems and more story problems