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 WORD STUDY

Whole group instruction will continue this week.  The word list will appear on the internet blog.  Additionally, your scholar will have a copy of the word list as well. 

NOVEL STUDY- We will continue to learn new words from our current novel, The Orphan at Ellis Island.  Check with your scholar to find out what’s going on in the novel.   

READING IS RICH

Reading is undoubtedly one of the best skills any child or adult can possess.  Therefore, scholars are REQUIRED to read 30 minutes daily as well as provide a written response to their reading.  

WRITING

Scholars are writing in all subject areas including math and science.  Please encourage your scholar to write daily.  This week’s writing prompts will be posted on the blog. Additionally, your scholar will have a hard copy to use for the week.

Monday: There are many times when we have the choice to be bystanders or upstanders.  Describe a time when you had this choice, why you chose this role, and how it affected you.

Tuesday: Define the term “global community.” Consider what our responsibilities are as members of a global community. Determine what obstacles might prevent you from following through with some of these responsibilities. How can you overcome those obstacles?

Wednesday: Define the word “family” and the word “home.” Consider what makes a family a “family” and what makes a home a “home.”

Thursday: Write 3 ways you can show respect for others?

Friday: Free Choice!

SCIENCE UPDATE

Scholars will prepare for an upcoming trip to the museum of science and industry.  They will have a unique opportunity to participate in science labs at the museum. 

MATH IS OUR BUSINESS

We will continue to work on decimals.  We will also fine tune our table groups and company research.  This week we will add another business making it a total of 6 companies.  Currently, the five businesses represented are: Apple, The Walt Disney Co., GEICO, Exxon Mobil and Tween Brand.

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 Two Field trips this week:

Monday 10^th  Holocaust Museum

Friday, 14^th  museum of science and industry

friday-Gym class (dress accordingly)

*PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS WEEK 

dates to remember:

September 10^th Illinois holocaust museum

september 14^th museum of science and industry

Please check  your scholar’s daily behavior logs