Supplies needed:  notebook, ELA folder, highlighters, pen and silent reading book.

Current topic that we are focusing on:
review common cores learning standards in all four core ELA strands of reading, writing, speaking/listening and language. 

March 13, 2020-  1)  Reading log and reading packet that was last night's homework. 
2)  In the aqua blue folder you received yesterday, please complete the following packet: Read the story "Around the World" and complete questions #13-18.  Read the story "Mouse, Deer and Tiger" and complete questions #19-24.  Make sure your name is on all work. 
Monday, 3/16-  1) Make sure the work I posted for Friday is completed. 2) reading log 
Tuesday, 3/17- 1)  reading log 2) complete reading packet titled "reading skills practice test 12."  It's located in your aqua blue folder.  Make sure your name is on it.  It will be collected and graded. 
Wednesday, 3/18- 1) Make sure you have completed yesterday's 3/17 work before you move on. 2)reading log. 3) Complete worksheet titled "Vocabulary- which word is missing?" Page 50. This is located in your aqua blue folder. 4). Miss you- Please listen to your parents, try to stick to your normal schedule, complete all your schoolwork, continue to wash your hands, go outside and get some air, don't stay on your electronics for hours and go to bed at your normal time. Stay well. 
March 19th:
1)  Make sure you have complete yesterday's work.
 2) Reading log. 
3). Complete reading packet titled "Reading Skills Practice Test 13" located in your aqua folder. 
March 20th
1) Make sure you have complete all the work I assigned this week.  
2) Complete worksheet titled Vocabulary which word is missing? Page 54
3) Happy Spring- Write two paragraphs about three ways kids your age can take care of the Earth.  What is the most important way you can take care of the planet.  Start your assignment with an opening sentence like this......... Three ways kids can take care of the planet are.....  You can type your assignment and send me your assignment at NCongro5569@sscmweb or write your assignment on looseleaf and send a picture of your work to me at NCongro5569@sscmweb.org Remember:  write your name on your assignment,  have someone check your spelling, reread your work and make sure you indent for each paragraph. I will grade this assignment and send you your grade. 
March 23rd:
1) Many students did not complete the essay question I assigned on Friday.  Please do this and send it to me by email at NCongro5569@sscmweb.org.  Once I receive it, I will read and check it and send you your grade. 
2)  Reading log.
3)  Conplete reading packet titled "Reading Skills Practice Test 14" located in your aqua folder. 
4) To welcome in Spring, first read a short article about Sprintime and different celebrations that happen around the word.  Go to safari and type in www.kids.nationalgeographic.com then in the search bar type in Springtime.  Click the second article titled "Spring Celebrations." After reading, you will write an essay. Imagine the season of Spring was a real person- what would he/she look like and how would Spring behaved? Write your response in one/two paragraphs.  Don't forget to have an opening sentence such as:  I am the season of Spring.......... remember to indent for each paragraph, always re-read your work before you send it to me, check your spelling and grammar and don't forget to include your name. Send it by email to NCongro5569@sscmweb.org.  This assignment will be graded. 
 March 24th-
1) Reading log.  Have someone take a picture of yourself reading and send it to me at NCongro5569@sscmweb.org.
2)  You must complete both essay assignments on Springtime and send it to me ASAP.  The directions are located above for the dates 3/19 and 3/23.  I am grading it and will send you your grade by email. 
3) Complete worksheet titled "Vocabulary" page 58 located in your aqua folder. 
March 25th:
1). Many of you have not sent me the two essays.  Please read the assignments for 3/20 and 3/23.  Send by email the two essays ASAP.  I am grading the assignments. 
2) Reading log. 
3). We are going to do something different today.  You need to do this assignment using either a computer, lab top or iPad.  Follow my directions carefully and you should have no trouble. Go to www.readworks.org/students, next type in class code PRETJX on the gray line, next click your name, enter password 1234, click on the reading assignment to complete titled : Got Allergies? This will count as a grade and I am able to see when you have completed the assignment.
March 26th:
1). Make sure you have completed the work that was posted already.  I have not received everyone's two writing assignments.  Please email to me ASAP.
2) Reading log.
3). Completed reading packet titled "Reading Skills Practice Test #15" located in your aqua folder. 
4) Go to www.readworks.org/students, next type in class code PRETJX on the gray line, next click your name, enter password 1234, click on the reading assignment to complete titled : Tag-I'm it.  This will be graded and I am able to see when you have completed the assignment.
March 27th:
1)  Make sure you have completed both readworks.org reading passages and completed the questions.  All of this is done online. I will grade both assignments and send you your score on Monday. 
2) YOU CANT DO THIS ASSIGNMENT.  I never added it to the aqua folder-  sorry for the confusion. Complete the final worksheet titled "Vocabulary- which word is missing?" Page 62 located in your aqua folder.  Please keep on the worksheets and packets you did while home I n your aqua folder. 
March 30th:
1) Happy Monday.  I hope everyone is well.
2) Reading log.  Make sure you read a novel every day for 20 minutes or more. 
3) A new reading assignment: Go to www.readworks.org/students, next type in class code PRETJX on the gray line, next click your name, enter password 1234, click on the reading assignment to complete titled : No bites, no scratches, no problems.    Read the passage carefully.  Do close reading and read it a second time.  Then, answer all questions.  This will be graded and I am able to see when you have completed the assignment. I will send you your grade once everyone completes the assignment. 
March 31st:
1). Please make sure you have completed yesterday's work, 3/30. 
2). Reading log. 
3).Go to www.readworks.org/students, next type in class code PRETJX on the gray line, next click your name, enter password 1234, click on the reading assignment to complete titled : Mothercat and their kittens.    Read the passage carefully.  Do close reading and read it a second time.  Then, answer all questions.  You can look back in the passage if you need to.  This will be graded.  
April 1st:
1)  Please make sure you have completed all the work posted above. 
2)  March's reading log is due today. Send me a picture, both sides to my email of your completed log just as you would if you were normally handing in the log to me.  Don't forget to have a parent/guardian sign it. 
3)  Start your own reading log for the month of April. Create a log whether it's on looseleaf, typed, or completed on colorful paper.  You will be reading every day forn20 minutes or more except Fridays and the weekends.  This log that you are making will be due the end of April.  
April 2nd:
1) Reading log.  Remember you have to make your own log for the month of April.
2) Go to www.readworks.org/students, next type in class code PRETJX on the gray line, next click your name, enter password 1234, click on the reading assignment to complete titled : Antibotics-Use them wisely.   Read the passage carefully.  Complete questions.  This is being graded. 
April 3rd:
1). Make sure you have completed all the work at assigned this week and you sent it to me. 
2). YOU HAVE ONE WEEK TO COMPLETE THIS. It is due 4/3.  You will send it to my email NCongro5569@sscmweb.org.   YOU WILL BE COMPLETING A BOOK REPORT ON THE LAST NOVEL YOU JUST FINISHED READING.  Directions: answer all questions. 
-Your name.
- Title of book and author.
- One paragraph explaining the main idea of the story. 
- Describe in one paragraph and using descriptive words the setting (place, time period) of the story.
-Describe in one paragraph the main characters (include the physical and inner traits of the characters.) 
- Explain in one paragraph the problem and solution of the story. 
-  Explain what the theme of the story- the Theme of a story is a life lesson.  What did this story teach you? 

***New York ELA state test has been canceled.***

No new vocabulary/spelling words at this time. Spelling homework is as followed- 

Mondays- write all words 3 times each in ELA notebook. 

Tuesdays- pick 6 words and write a detailed sentence for each in ELA notebook. 

Wednesdays- get Pretest signed and make corrections if needed.  This is a great way for the students to study and see what they know. 

Thursdays- Study.

Fridays -Spelling test. 
*** When the students have a vocabulary test, there are no new spelling words given for that week. 

Topic of studies this year: Author’s Purpose, Inferencing, Cause and Effect, Reading for detail, Main Idea, Understanding Vocabulary, Sequencing of events, theme (message) of a story, Fact vs. Opinion and Understanding characters (how they look and the feelings they show.)

The stragety of “Close Reading” and highlighting important information is done daily in our classroom in all areas of studies. 

Students will take a “Star” reading test four times this year.  This test is completed on an IPad and each student will take this test individually so no distractions will occur.  This result will guide the students in choosing the appropriate reading level of their silent reading book and see their improvements or areas they need to continue to work on.  Students will be tested when we return from the emergency closing. 

Students receive reading homework every night except Fridays and weekends. The daily homework is a reading worksheet or spelling and reading log. 

Students must follow the dates on their monthly reading log.  Reading for 20 minutes a day will help improve and strengthen reading skills. March's reading  log is due on 4/1.  

An open line of communication between the teacher and parent/guardian is extremely important and welcomed.  The best way for communication is to view your child's GREEN homework folder and homework book every night.  Please feel free to email me (NCongro5569@sscmweb.org) if you have any concerns and I will contact you within 24 hours.