Reading- Ahyoka and the Talking Leaves- Cherokee Historical Fiction chapter book- What is historical fiction? What are the story elements? What are non-fiction text conventions?
Writing- What is informative writing? How do you research for information in an encyclopedia? What resources do we have for research online? How do you take notes? Why should you use a graphic organizer?
Grammar- What are subjects and predicates?
Spelling- Unit 10
Vocabulary- Unit 7
Math- What is multiplication? What are strategies that can help me master my 4 times tables? How is multiplication related to addition? What are the properties of multiplication?
Science- What is conservation?
Social Studies- Who were the Cherokees and how were they important to the founding of Georgia?
Health- Why are drugs unhealthy?
Character Education- What is school pride? Why is it important to keep our school clean? How does taking care of your school’s environment effect your achievement and success?
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Essential Questions for October 29-November 9, 2007
