Essential Questions for September 10-14, 2007

Reading- What are the story elements of traditional literature? What theme or message is the author trying to convey? How can you compare and contrast different literature? What connections do you have to the text? How can predictions and prior knowledge help with comprehension? What are context clues? How do you skim and scan for quick facts?

Writing- What are the traits of word choice? How can your five senses enhance the word choice in your writing? Does your writing have an engaging beginning? How do you write a response to literature? How do you take notes- bulleted list? How can you design a trading card on an important person from history? What are the rules of letter writing?

Grammar- What are singular and plural nouns? How do you spell plural nouns? What are some irregular spellings of plural nouns? What are synonyms and antonyms? How do you use an encyclopedia to locate information?

Vocabulary- How can I use the words in Unit 2 in my everyday vocabulary?

Spelling- How can dictionaries and thesaurus help me with spelling?

Math- How does math compacting work?- Refer to math compacting letter that will come home on Monday. What teacher will my child have for math?- Listed on math compacting letter that will come home on Monday. What will my child be learning in his/her math class? Refer to objectives will come home on Monday.
Our class will be using algebra to explain number relationships and balance equations. We will also start addition and subtraction with regrouping.

Science- What are the three types of rocks and how are they formed?

Social Studies- What is Democracy? Did you know that they have added another ocean? We will have to “throw out” the original seven continent and four ocean grades because they are now obsolete! We will continue to work on the continents and oceans during morning work.

Health- We will have our first guidance lesson with Mrs. Charette on Wednesday from 9:30-10:00.

Character Education- What is honesty and how is it connected to integrity?