Thursday, October 25, 2007

Essential Questions for October 29-November 9, 2007

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?

Spelling Words for October 29- November 2, 2007

Sitton Words
1. almost
2. live
3. page
4. got
5. earth
Content Words:
6. Halloween
7. pride
8. clean
9. fire
10. appreciate
11. thank you
12. sincerely
13. conventions
14. school
15. conference
Challenge Words:

16. ability
17. avoid
18. bashful
19. brief
20. compete
21. consider
22. delightful
23. honor
24. reflex
25. remark