Mr. Ferreirae's Blog 2.2

June 10, 2008
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Tuesday

In Language Arts, let’s begin by going to the Reading Links on the right side and trying Word Twists.

This week you get to “Make your own Assignment”. In your blog, tell me what your writing assignment will be.It can be any type of writing we have done this year. You must have your assignment posted on your blog today. Then get started on the piece of writing.

Home Work
Read “Early Americans”
Math Packet
AR

June 9, 2008
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Monday

Hope things are going well with Mr. Thompson

If you need math work try this:

Click Algebra, then check the Graphing box in ThatQuiz

In Science, go here:

SciLinks and type in: HY70515

Homework for tonight:

LA
Read “The Search for Early Americans”

Math
10.5 – -Solving Equations using Graphs
pgs 77-78-87-88

Science WB 34-36

Read AR – 18 more days to make your goal

School Day Countdown: 14

June 5, 2008
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June 5

Tonight’s HW
Read “Quiltmaker” and study spelling and vocab
Math 10.3 packet (35-36-42-51)
Read AR

LA

Finish your questions and turn them in before 10:20.
See yesterday’s post for the questions.

If you finish, you may go to one of the typing sites we have used this week, or you may try either of these sites:

Type Online

Typing Web. I think this may be the best one on the Internet, but you will have to register first to use it.

Math

Super Maths World. Choose Algebra, then Substitution.

ThatQuiz. Choose Algebra

June 4, 2008
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Homework for Wednesday

LA
read "quiltmakers gift"

MATH
worksheets

AR read for 59 minutes

Let's have a better day tomorrow.

June 4, 2008
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4 June

Typing: Dance Mat Typing

Questions: Copy and Paste into Microsoft Word and answer all the questions. Due today before recess.

6.6 “The Quiltmaker’s Gift”
1. Write 3 questions you have that might be answered as you read this story. (p. 639)
2. What conclusions can you make about the quiltmaker? (p. 639)
3. What conclusions can you make about the quiltmaker’s quilts? (p. 639)
4. What conclusions can you make about the king? (p. 641)
5. What conclusions can you make as to why the king wanted to celebrate his birthday twice a year? (p. 641)
6. On page 642, the soldier tells the king about he magical quiltmaker. What conclusions can be made about his statement? (p. 643)
7. On page 642, the quiltmaker offers to give the king a quilt if he gives away everything he owns. What conclusions can you make about the quiltmaker’s offer? (p. 643)
8. On page 644, the king woke up his soldiers in order to save the woman. What conclusions can you make about the king’s actions?
9. On page 645, the king ordered the island-makers to make a tiny island for the quiltmaker. What can you conclude about this?
10. On page 647, the king began to smile after he gave the students his merry-go-round. What conclusion can you make as to why he does this?
11. On page 647, the king is surprised that he feels happy to give his things away. What conclusion can you make about his feelings?
12. On page 648, the weary sparrow perched on the quiltmaker’s needle. What conclusions can you draw about this?
13. Why does the king want one of the quiltmaker’s quilts? (p.649)
14. Why won’t the quiltmaker give the king a quilt? (p. 649)
15. What does the king learn at the end of the story? (p. 649)

Today’s picture to describe:

Math

Super Maths World. Choose Algebra, then Substitution.

ThatQuiz. Choose Algebra

Homework:

June 3, 2008
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June 3

Today’s typing website: Keybr.com

Today’s picture comes from the earthquake in China. Describe before, during, & after the earthquake.

This afternoon, we will be working on Art. Choose any of the following

You can use Art Rage on your computer or

Go to the National Gallery of Art or

Art Pad or

Mutapic or

Mr. Picasso Head

Now, here’s the homework:

LA

Read “The Quiltmaker’s Gift”
Spelling 154-157
Comp 196-198
Blog – revise/improve yesterday and today’s posts

Math

10.2 Worksheet packet

AR – 60 minutes

June 2, 2008
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June 2

This summer, work on learning to type. Try this site. Click English Regular Keyboard, then choose lesson 1.

This week, we will be working on describing. I will give you a picture each day. Describe everything about it, even things you can’t see. Here’s today’s picture:

In Science, go to SciLinks and type in HY70614. Then explore the sites that relate to fossil fuels.

Homework tonight is only AR – 60 minutes