12.6.12 classwork thursday
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Santa is hiring for his workshop. The letter convinces Santa to hire the writer by emphasizing their strong work ethic and ability to work efficiently. They promise to work hard and help Santa meet his busy Christmas deadline. The letter closes by stating that hiring the writer would be beneficial for Santa's workshop.
12.6.12 classwork thursday
- 1. Pretend that you open today's newspaper and find a help wanted ad for Santa's workshop. Write Santa a letter convincing him to hire you to work in his workshop. Thursday December 6, 2012 Ixza Emily Leslie Bryan Samira Christy Donovan Jose Jordan Leon David Philicia Ayanna AlexisMichael Jessica Lilah Ricardo Kathy Yamilee Kareena Carlos Diana Edward Remy Jaileen Adrianette Alejandra Jeffrey
- 2. Morning Work DO NOW: Write the x8 Times Table ten times.
- 3. Reading The Right to Vote (p. 290) Talk About It Why should people vote? Why do you think it took women so long to win the vote in the United States? Picture Prompt Look at the picture and respond in writing.
- 4. To submit is to give in to someone's power. A representative is a person chosen to speak for others. Qualify means to make or become fit for a certain kind of work. If you postpone something, you delay it.
- 5. A legislature is a group of people elected to make or change laws. Something that is satisfactory is good enough but not outstanding. An attorney acts for another person in legal matters. A colonel is a rank of military officer.
- 6. Reading Your Vote Your Voice (p. 292) Dictionary A Dictionary entry includes information about pronunciation in parentheses near the definition. The word is separated into U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. syllables with symbols to show dictionary entry how to sound it out. For example, colonel is pronounced (kur'nl). To figure out the symbols, look for the pronunciation key in the front of the dictionary.
- 7. Facts Opinions The word "democracy" comes This is the best kind of from the Greek, government to have. meaning "the people rule." People who are old All people who are enough to vote citizens have the right should not postpone to vote. or wait to sign up. The judges agreed to In this way, perhaps lower the age limit you can make a and changed the difference. constitution. People who are old enough to vote Younger voters have might find they will the worst turnout of need to submit to any age group. laws they don't agree with.
- 8. Reading When Esther Morris Headed West (p. 295) Genre A Biography tells the story of a person's life and is written by another person. Fact and Opinion As you read, use your Fact and Preview and Predict Opinion Chart. Read the title, preview the illustrations, and write questions and predictions about the story in your notebook. Read to Find Out What opinions does the author give about Esther Morris?
- 9. Fact Opinion A woman Name: Esther should be able Mae Hobart to vote and McQuigg Slack hold office, the Morris same as a man. In 1869 the Wyoming legislature voted to give Reckless women the Copperheads! right to vote and to hold office. "I feel that my work has been Mrs. Morris's satisfactory" term as justice and "Like all of the peace pioneers, I ended in have labored October, 1870. more in faith and hope."
- 10. Comprehension Check Think and Compare • Answer questions 15 on page 307. • Write the questions!
- 11. Reading Homework Write a sentence using each vocabulary word.
- 12. Math Power Practice / Homework Review DO NOW: • Complete the Multiplication Record Sheet. • Go over homework.
- 13. Math Distributive Property and Partial Quotients (p. 195) Draw It Jesse has 369 beads to be split evenly among 3 necklaces. How many beads can Jesse put on each necklace? ESSENTIAL QUESTION What strategies can be used to divide whole numbers?
- 14. The Distributive Property allows you to divide each placevalue position by the same factor.
- 15. The Distributive Property allows you to divide each placevalue position by the same factor.
- 17. Math Homework "My Homework", pages 199200
- 18. Spelling 1. dozen 11. reserve 2. beside 12. embrace 3. motion 13. coastal 4. appoint 14. python 5. season 15. govern 6. phony 16. scorching 7. observe 17. flurry 8. active 18. canvas 9. restore 19. copper 10. expert 20. cocoon
- 19. season embrace
- 22. Spelling Word Sorts Class Work • Complete Spelling Practice Book, page 85. Homework • Spelling words, ABC order, ten times each.
- 23. Religion Because of our Baptism, we have hope of eternal life (p. 62) Class Work • Answer the WE GATHER in your notebook. • Read pages 6263 • Define the KEY WORDS. • Complete the WE RESPOND activity. • Write five (5) FACTS about this "Christ, lead us to holiness." chapter. Homework 1. Who will have eternal life when they die? 2. What does God give us through Baptism and throughout our lives?
- 24. Homework Summary for Thursday December 6, 2012 Reading Write a sentence using each vocabulary word. Math "My Homework" pages 199200 Spelling Write the spelling words in ABC order and ten times each. Religion 1. Who will have eternal life when they die? 2. What does God vie us through Baptism and out our lives? REMINDER! There is no school tomorrow. Teachers have a school conference. Have a nice weekend!
- 25. Range: Mode: Median: Mean: Reward 10 Pizza Party 89 Wheel of Fun 7 BrainPOP 6 Silent Reading 45 Silent Snack 23 Class Work 1 No Snack
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