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Reading: The 4th graders started their literature study assignment. Each student received either two fables, myths or legends. They will compare and contract and discuss the theme, characters and traits. They will complete their assignment by making a slide show showing all of these things.
The 3rd graders started an author study. In partners they are reading 2 books by the same author. They will compare/contrast and discuss the theme, characters and traits. They will will complete their assignment by making a slide show showing all these things.
They took a Latin/Greek test and will receive new words on Monday.
The 3rd graders will have a spelling test on Thursday 11/3. Make sure they are studying. Remember they have to be able to write the word in context. They must also start their sentence with a capital and end with the correct punctuation.
Writing: In order to prepare for writing dialogue in narrative stories, we learned about correctly using quotation marks, commas and capital letters in dialogue. We also created sentences that use words for effect (mood, etc).
Grammar: We introduced regular and irregular verbs. We filled out a chart about past, present and future regular and irregular verbs. We then learned about comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. The students each created a foldable about a different adjective or adverb.
Projects: The students completed their Nevada symbols book in order to get ready for our next project which will be introduced on Tuesday.
Misc: The students can wear their Halloween costumes on Monday. No masks can be worn in the classroom. Also please do not send in a weapon with your child's costume. We will be having our Halloween party on Monday afternoon.
Please make sure your student has a water bottle at school. This will cut down on the amount of time they are out of the classroom getting a drink. If you want to send a water bottle on Monday they can refill it at school and keep it here all week. They can then bring it home on Thursday to wash it.
