Essential Questions for October 15-19, 2007

Reading- How do you infer? How do you identify the main idea in a paragraph? How can visualization strategies help you comprehend a story?

Writing- How do you write a response to literature? What is the structure of a five paragraph essay? How do you vary sentence beginnings? How can you stretch a sentence?

Grammar- What are pronouns?

Spelling- Unit 8- http://school.elps.k12.mi.us/donley/classrooms/berry/room17/spelling/unit8/index.htm

Vocabulary- Unit 5- http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_color.cfm?sp=student&level=green#wordscramble

Math- What is multiplication? What strategies can help me learn my multiplication facts? What are multiplication strategies?

Science- What plants and animals are found in the regions of Georgia? What are the different types of soils? Earth Lesson on Wednesday

Social Studies- What are the regions of Georgia? What landforms are found in the different regions of Georgia? What are the main rivers and mountains of Georgia? Environmental Field Study on Monday

Health- What is nonverbal communication? Why is it important to make positive choices? What are some ways that you can accept responsibility for your actions?

Character Education- What does accountability mean? How can you be responsible for your decisions and actions? How can you be dependable to others?