The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America. Now in its 20th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources.
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child."
No test, HW, quiz, or Show and tell
On this week.
But students will be encouraged to start reading a short chapter book for a Fiction Book Report Presentation soon ( end of April ).
Guidelines and instructions will be given next week.
Use these words below to fill in the blanks in the dialog.
flying going everywhere can one saving cool will expensive so
Dad- Listen to this.Somebody invented a ____________ suit.
_________ you believe that?
Ellie- Yeah! I’ ve heard all about it. I want ______!
Dad- Start _________ your money. This one costs $150,000.
Ellie- Wow! That is really ______________.
But it ____________ not be expensive in the future. Someday everybody ________ have one.
Dad- You are ___________ right.
Ellie- We’ll simply put on flying suits and fly ____________________ we want.
No more airplanes or airports!
Dad- ok. No more dreams…jeje, you are _______ to ride the school bus today.
Use of modals like
May- permission
Can - capability
Might- possibility
Will- future action
They are all auxiliary verbs. They precede another verb to complete an action.
Ex. You may go to the party, but be aware that your ex girlfriend might be there.
You can go by foot or in a car pool. Anyways, a taxi will be there for your
returning.
Unscramble these words (foods)
irec
dreba
mah
nachsip
Random key:
spinach
rice
ham
bread
Show and tell
6th grade
Superheroes of Love
My students wanted to show that If they were superheroes with powers they would help the world to become a better
place to live in.
Promoting and enhancing life skills and values is our north.
Use do or does. Review from notebook and handouts.
____ you like Swiss cheese?
Yes, I ____. It is awesome.
No, I ____ like it!
____ Helen cook soup?
No, she ______ . She only cooks rice and beans.
____ he eat healthy foods?
Yes, he ______. He is vegetarian.
Study guide 6th grade
Test date: Feb.23
Unit 5: If I could fly
Unit 7: Mysteries
1.Use conditional clauses that include “if” for different subjects and connecting them to result clauses that include
“ would “.
Example:
If I were you, I would study harder for that test.
2.Complete questions that use could and would.
Answer those questions with subjective responses ( opinions).
Example:
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
3.Vocabulary to be used in the completion of sentences. A Word Box will be given.
-hoax
-mystery. -clues
-reflexes. -aliens
-theory. -code
-legend. – real-life sightings
-Superhero -phenomenon
-villain
-proof
-scientific explanation
4.Unsolved mysteries facts as mentioned in class. Matching or multiple choice.
-Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or Yeti
-Big Bang Theory
-Ness Monster
-Chupacabras
-Pyramids of Egypt
-Aurora Borealis
5.Cause and Effect exercise.
Cause- why something happens
Effect- the thing that happens
Example: Many mysteries are still unsolved because of the lack of scientific explanation.
Cause- lack of scientific explanation
Effect- many mysteries are still unsolved
6.Unscramble the sentences to make tag questions.
Example:
It, a, Bigfoot, is, hoax, isn’t ?
Bigfoot is an hoax, isn’t it?
7. A conversation or dialog will be given in order to be completed by the students. A Word box will be provided.
8. Use of modals for predictions, future actions, possibilities, etc.
Example:
might, may, will ( won't ), would
* Refer to handouts and notebook material.
5th grade study guide
Test Feb.23
Unit 6: The future
Unit: 7 What’s that!
1.Vocabulary to be used in sentences. ( Fill in the blanks. A word box will be
given)
-gadget.
- prevail.
-creature.
-driveless car.
-assistive robot.
-emerging technology
- wireless
- innovative ideas
-online
-electronic device
-antique
2. Must explain the following technological tools. Were they invented in the Past? Are they from the present ? , or Are they emerging for the Future? What is the gadget?
Example:
Handheld solar calculator- It is from the present. It is used to make mathematical calculations by means of stored solar energy.
Devices:
eyeglasses, doorknob, microwave oven, instant camera, electric shaver
3.Talking about the future and making predictions. See handout” Let’s talk about the future”
4.Story :The Visitor. Answer comprehension questions.
5.Grammar skill: Using modals like : will, won’t, may, might
See handout practice
6.A dialog will be given to complete phrases and missing words on it. A bank of ideas will be given.
4th grade test
Feb.23 Conversational English
Unit 6. Life long ago and Unit 7: Special Days
1.Unscramble the words. Inventions around us.
Light bulb, washing machine, bicycle, laptop,stove, airplane, television
2.Vocabulary matching with definitions
antique, memories, tradition, greeting, anniversary
3.Must know the opposite word of:
to reduce- to increase.
painful- painless
to connect- to disconnect.
dangerous- safe
difficult -easy.
powerful- powerless
4.Use of did and didn't in question/ answer patterns.
See practice Handouts in notebook.
5.Recognition of things that didn't exist long time ago.
6. An incomplete dialog to fill in the blanks. A Word Box will be given. See
Handouts in notebook.
3rd grade test Feb.23
Conversational English
Ch.6 The five senses
1.Sentences construction with the words : looks, tastes, smells, feels, sounds , and those adjectives used to describe as used in class…terrible, awful, delicious, warm, cold, and awesome.
Ch.7 Fabulous foods
2.Pictures of 20 foods. They will match them with the words. They are as follows;
peanut, tomatoes,lettuce,cheese,rice,bread, soup, watermelon, beans, and chicken.
3. Unscramble the spelling of the word or use the words in sentences. They are as follows;
Spinach, avocado, strawberries, ham, onions, eggs, sandwich, potatoes, peppers, and carrots.
4.Use of a few, a little, much, many, or some. See Handout “Are you hungry?”
5.Use of do, does, don’t, doesn’t. See practice Worksheet-
6.Complete the dialog. Exercise 24, page 93 unit 7 ( words will be given)
Show and tell presentations will be moved one day forward due to the celebrations of Saint Valentine's Day on Tuesday.
They will now be from Feb.15 (Wed.) to
Feb. 17 (Fri.)
Please coordinate accordingly.
Enjoy on Friendships Day!!!💠💠💠😍 Thxs
There will be no hws, test, or any type of assessment during this short week
Identify 5 gadgets from this technological tool. Use may and might in your sentences. (Notebook)
For Tuesday
Android wristwatch
20 points
Related to Unit 7
Deadline: Feb.14 to. 16
What is the gadget?
The teacher will assign to each student different inventions from the past, present, or connected to the future. They will research about facts of it. Make a summary of 10 sentences to report in class. Include a picture. It must be done
entirely in the notebook. It will be read.
Guide questions
1. Who invented or got the idea? When?
2. What is the gadget (purpose) ?
3. Explain its parts..How can we use it.
4. Has it been improved by another kind of technology?
5. Do you think it will prevail in the future?
Yes /No. Why?
6. Is it considered an example of technology? Why?
