Essential Questions for August 20-24, 2007

Reading- What are facts and details? How do you show evidence for your answer to a comprehension question? What are main ideas? Which reading group will I be in?

Writing- How do you vary sentence beginnings? How do you write three paragraphs about your weekend?

Grammar- What are the four types of sentences?

Vocabulary- How will I be using my new vocabulary book? What reading skills will I be using with the vocabulary book?

Spelling- What patterns do short vowel words have?

Math- What is place value? What are the forms of numeration? How do I use base ten blocks to represent numbers? What is the value of a number? What are some problem solving strategies that I can use? Why is it important to know your basic facts?

Science- What is the scientific method? What scientific process skills are used in experiments?

Social Studies- What is your place in space? Do you know the continents and oceans of the world?

Health- What happens when you break rules?

Character Education- Respect for others