Vocabulary Words 2/4

VOCABULARY WORDS WITH THE root word “human or man” which means relating to or having the characteristics of man, or mankind or people.

1.     humanity

2.     inhumane

3.     humane

4.     humanism

5.     humanitarian

6.     humanoid

7.     humanize

8.      humility

9.      humanities

10.   inhuman

Write down 3 bonus words with the root word “human or hum”.

1._________________________2._______________________3.________________________

Monday:  Write the definitions of the vocabulary and study.

Tuesday:   Finish the definitions.  Write a story using at least 5 of the vocabulary words.

Wednesday:  Write synonym (a similar word) for the words listed on the board using the Thesaurus.

Thursday:  Practice learning the definitions with the Bingo board.  Study with flash cards.

Friday:  Review definitions and spelling/Vocabulary test Friday.

Calendar of objectives and homework for 2/4/13

ISAT Reading and Writing and Word Study 2/4-2/8

Monday    Tuesday      Wednesday        Thursday      Friday

Word Study: Suffix -human Reading: Students will analyze hyperboles and alliteration -model examples in poems -center activity (review) Writing: Students will grade their ER from their homework using the rubric HW: Definitions, ISAT page 167-169

Word Study: Suffix -human -find bonus words Reading: Students will analyze analogies -model and chart examples -analogy ppt -independent packet Writing: Partner writing extended response HW: ABC order, ISAT page 63-65

Word Study: Suffix -human -find synonyms Reading: QUIZ FROM COMMON CORE LESSON 5 Review day -review powerpoint -poetry review jeopardy -ISAT review page 66-72 Writing: Students will begin to practice the ER in ISAT review from Chapter 1 HW: Sentences, ISAT Coach lesson (if not completed in class)

Word Study: Suffix-human (BINGO day) Reading: Students will understand the structure of drama (plays) -take notes -model with several examples -independent practice -Common core lesson 6 -students will practice putting on a drama for independent practice Writing: Students will write a drama with acts, scenes, cast of characters, and stage directions HW: study for analogy and word study quiz, poetry packet

Word Study: Word study Quiz/Figurative language quiz Reading: Finding theme in poetry (think about topic of poem) -take notes -model with several examples -independent practice -Common Core lesson 3 pg 35-37 Writing: Students will write an ER independently using the rubric HW: common core pg 16-19

Vocabulary Words 1/28 and Important Events and Reminders

Vocabulary words this week is the suffix “sphere” which means the surface of the heavens of which half forms the dome of the visible sky.

1.     hemisphere

2.     biosphere

3.     atmosphere

4.     chromosphere

5.     microsphere

6.     ecosphere

7.     photosphere

8.     stratosphere

9.      thermosphere

10.   hydrosphere

Write down 3 bonus words with the suffix “sphere”.

1._________________________2._______________________3.________________________         

                  (many students are leaving their bonus words blank on their quizzes) 

Monday:  Write down the definitions of each vocabulary word.

Tuesday:   Continue to write the definitions of each word.  Write a story using at least 5 of the vocabulary words. Study the definitions.

Wednesday:  Write synonym (a similar word) for the words listed on the board using the Thesaurus.

Thursday:  Practice learning the definitions with the Bingo board.  Study with flash cards.

Friday:  Review definitions and spelling/Vocabulary test Friday.

Important reminders and events:

• Word study quiz and figurative language quiz on Friday
• Students have been given their theme and point of view quizzes returned and graded. Please check with them for their scores or Gradebook
• We are continuing to work on Extended Responses in writing
• We will be studying poetry for the next two weeks
• We will be still dismissing outside. Please make sure your scholar has on the appropriate winter clothing. 

Word study words 1/22/13 and 5th grade events

VOCABULARY WORDS WITH THE suffix “ual” which means the kind of, or pertaining to.

1.     gradual

2.     individual

3.     casual

4.     unequal

5.     unusual

6.     intellectual

7.     punctual

8.     equal

9.     mutual

10.   multilingual

11.   habitual

12.   gradual

13.   annual

14.   manual

15.   virtual

Write down 3 bonus words with the suffix “ual”.

1._________________________2._______________________3.________________________

Monday:  No School.

Tuesday:   Write down definitions of each word.  Write a story using at least 5 of the vocabulary words.

Wednesday:  Write synonym (a similar word) for the words listed on the board using the Thesaurus.

Thursday:  Practice learning the definitions with the Bingo board.  Study with flash cards.

Friday:  Review definitions and spelling/Vocabulary test Friday.

• Thank you for all of you for helping the Taffy Apple School Wide fundraiser! 
• Please remember that all these word study words are aligned to the ISAT in March
• Theme quiz on Wednesday
• Word Study quiz on Friday

Welcome Back! January 7th, 2013

Hello! I hope you all enjoyed your break! Back to work. Below are the words for this week. There will be a quiz on Friday. 

VOCABULARY WORDS 

Suffix “-ment” which means “act of” or “state of” or “result”. Write down 3 bonus words with the suffix “-ment”.

1. achievement

2. amendment

3. nourishment

4. establishment

5. accomplishment

6. contentment

7. fulfillment

8. advancement

9. implement

10. acknowledgement

11. engagement

12. enlargement

13. agreement

14. amusement

15. monument

1._________________________2._______________________3.________________________

Monday:  Copy definition of each word and make flash cards of the vocabulary words. Sort the words into the three categories.

Tuesday:  Continue to write down definitions and finish flash cards.  Write a story using at least 5 of the vocabulary words.

Wednesday:  Write synonyms (a similar word) for the words listed on the board using the Thesaurus.

Thursday:  Practice learning the definitions with the Bingo board.  Study with flash cards.

Friday:  Review definitions and spelling/Vocabulary test Friday.

REMINDER: Report card pick up is January 11th. It will be held in the gymnasium and is first come, first serve. 

5th Grade word study words for week of 11/12

VOCABULARY WORDS WITH THE suffix “ation”

 which means action, or process

1.     violation

2.     education

3.     dedication

4.     limitation

5.     exploration

6.     graduation

7.     conversation

8.     nomination

9.     inspiration

10.  evaporation

11.  cancellation

12.  demonstration

13.  consideration

14.  anticipation

15.  communication

Write down 3 bonus words with the suffix “ation”.

1._________________________2._______________________3.________________________

Monday:  Copy definition of each word and make flash cards of the vocabulary words.

Tuesday:  Continue to write down definitions and finish flash cards.  Write a story using at least 5 of the vocabulary words.

Wednesday:  Write down a synonym for each word using the Thesaurus.

Thursday:  Practice learning the definitions with the Bingo board.  Study with flash cards.

Friday:  Review definitions and spelling/Vocabulary test Friday.

5th Grade Upcoming Events and News Week of 11/12/12

Important News and Dates:

• Scholars in 5A now have Technology on Mondays. These scholars will not have Gym this quarter, so they should not wear their gym uniform on Monday's. 
• All scholars must log on to Compass Learning daily to work on folders and passing the quizzes at a 70% or higher. Scholars also have one day a week in the classroom to log into Compass Learning and must bring headphones on their assigned day. 
• November 20th, 2012: Progress Reports go home with scholars.
• November 20th, 2012-Holiday assembly
• November 21-23: Thanksgiving Break

Reading Objectives:

• Learning how nonfiction readers ask questions before, during, and after reading 
• Learning the difference between fact and opinion 

Writing Objectives: 

• Finalize informational essay thesis statements
• Draft introduction of essay and first paragraph

Ms. Zwolinski 5th Grade Reading 10/15

October 15th, 2012

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful fall break! The end of the quarter is here and all grades will be entered on Tuesday. Parent-teacher conferences will be on Friday, October 19th. They will be held in the gym and they are first come, first serve. 

Students also received several pieces of their graded work today. Please check in with your scholar to see their grades. You can also check parent portal to see the most recent grades. 

News and Upcoming Events

• Please make sure that all scholars are coming to school in uniform. This includes tie, button down blue shirt, and dress shoes. Demerits will be given for Dress Code Violations.
• Word study quiz on Thursday due to no school on Friday
• Parent-Teacher conferences on Friday, October 19th. No school for students. Their reading log will be due on Monday for two days worth of reading.

Reading

• We are continuing with the Character unit. We will be starting a new novel entitled Holes by Louis Sachar. 
• We will be sharing out projects on Forged by Fire and going over the MAP break packets in small groups during class. 

Word Study Words 

VOCABULARY WORDS WITH THE PRE-FIX “anti” Which means against, opposite, opposed to (an action, attitude or policy, counteracting.

1.  antiviolence
2.   antibiotic
3.   antidote
4.   antitheft
5.  antigravity
6. antisocial
7. antifreeze
8.  anticruelty
9.  antibacteria
10.  anti democracy
11.  anti-terrorism
12.  anti-trust
13. antipollution
14. antifungal
15.  antiseptic

Writing

• In writing, we are going to take break from starting a new unit and review how to write an extended response in our weekly scholar letters. These letters will be due once a week and should incorporate the extended response skills that we are learning. 

Homework

• The reading log is due Monday, Wednesday and next Monday. 
• Word study-definitions, ABC order, sentences, and study for quiz on Thursday
• Study for word study quiz on Friday

Please let me know if you have any questions! Have a wonderful week. 

Ms.Zwolinski

September 17th, 2012

Happy Monday! Students received a parent letter today regarding the Middle School Behavior Plan. Please make sure to read this over.

Students also received their graded context clues and vocabulary tests back. These grades are posted on parent portal.

News and Upcoming Events

• Please make sure that all scholars are coming to school in uniform. This includes tie, button down blue shirt, and dress shoes. Demerits will be given for Dress Code Violations.
• Revising (endings and leads) personal narratives quiz
• Word study quiz on Friday
• No School September 29th
• Fall Break is October 8th-12th
• Quarter one over October 5th
• Pageant form and money due October 10th

Reading

• We are beginning the next unit, which is on Characters. We will be analyzing characters internal and external traits and their relationships with other characters. Students may receive homework assignments regarding characters including character graphic organizers.  

Writing

• In writing, we are spending one more week revising our personal narratives. This week, we will be changing the endings and working on adding million dollar words into our drafts. Drafts must stay at school; however, students may have some revision activities throughout the week for homework if not completed in class.
• We will edit and publish next week.
• When we publish the draft, students will type their narrative in the computer lab. They may need their flash drive to save their work onto.
• There will be a quiz on revising leads and endings this week as well.

Homework

• The reading log is due Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Word study-definitions, ABC order, sentences, and study for quiz
• Revising narrative quiz
• Study for word study quiz on Friday

Please let me know if you have any questions! Have a wonderful week.

Ms.Zwolinski

5th Grade Word Study words 9/17

VOCABULARY WORDS WITH THE PREFIX “MIS”. This prefix means "Wrong”.

1.      mislead

2.      misinform

3.      misguided

4.      mismanage

5.      mispronounce

6.      misplace

7.      misunderstood

8.      misappropriate

9.      misbehave

10.  miscalculate

11.  misread

12.  misuse

13.  mistreat

14.  misinterpret

15.  mischievous

Below is the class assignments for the week.  These assignments are aligned to quiz on Friday

            MONDAY:   Copy definitions of each word and make flash cards of the vocabulary words.

TUESDAY:  Continue to write down definitions and finish flash cards.  Write a story using at least 5 of the vocabulary words. Come up with 3 bonus words that have the prefix mis-.

WEDNESDAY:  Write down a synonym for each word using the Thesaurus.

THURSDAY:  Practice learning the definitions with the Bingo board.  Study with flash cards.

FRIDAY:  Review your definitions and spelling/Vocabulary test Friday.

Ms.Zwolinski 5th Grade Literacy Sept 10-15

September 10th, 2012

Happy Fall! Below are the word study words for this week. There are only 12 words.The pattern is the prefix is inter-, which means in between or among. This will be a prefix students will definitely see on the ISAT and MAP. Students were asked to find the definitions and make flashcards. They will start this in class and finish for homework if it is not complete. They will use these flashcards all week. There will be various activities throughout the week like finding the synonyms of the words, unscrambling words, finding the root words or writing a fictional story using the words. These will be the type of concepts that will be tested on the quiz Friday.


Word Study

The following Vocabulary words begin with the prefix “inter” which means with or together. Please look up and write down the definitions of the vocabulary words below.

Please look up the definition of the vocabulary words below.

 Interaction
Intercept
 Interfere
 International
 Internet
 Interview
 Intersect
 Interrogate
  Interchange
  Interject
 Intermission
  Interstate

Classwork Assignments

           MONDAY:   Copy definitions and make flash cards of the vocabulary words.  Please
            write down three bonus words below with the prefix “inter”. All of this will be on the
            quiz Friday

TUESDAY:  Continue to write down definitions and finish flash cards.  Practice spelling.

WEDNESDAY:  Write down a synonym for each word using the Thesaurus.

THURSDAY:  Practice learning the definitions with the Bingo board.  Study with flash cards.

FRIDAY:  Review your definitions and spelling/Vocabulary test Friday.

News and Upcoming Events

• Progress reports went home Monday
• Please make sure that all scholars are coming to school in uniform. This includes tie, button down blue shirt, and dress shoes
• Context clues quiz on Thursday
• Word study quiz on Friday

    Reading

• We are learning reading strategies to help us become better readers. Strategies such as not using our finger when we read, finding a quiet reading space at home, reading in our head with expression and so on. We will continue practicing these strategies throughout the week.
• We will be focusing on using context clues to help find unknown words in our texts. We will be discussing several strategies to help find the meaning of these words. There will be a quiz on Friday on Thursday on using context clues in texts.

   Writing

• In writing, we are spending all this week revising our personal narratives. This week, we will be changing the endings and working on adding more details into our drafts. Drafts must stay at school; however, students may have some revision activities throughout the week for homework if not completed in class.

   Homework

• The reading log is due Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Word study-sort words/definitions, ABC order, sentences, and study for quiz
• Various revising activities in writing
• Study for context clues quiz on Thursday 

Please let me know if you have any questions! Have a wonderful week.

Ms.Zwolinski

September 4th-Ms.Zwolinski 5th Grade Literacy

Happy Labor Day!

Below are the word study words for this week. There are only 15 words.The pattern this week is the prefix com- and con-, which means together or with. Students were asked to find the definitions and make flashcards. They will start this in class and finish for homework if it is not complete. They will use these flashcards all week. There will be various activities throughout the week like finding the synomns of the words, unscrambling words, finding the root words or writing a fictional story using the words. These will be the type of concepts that will be tested on the quiz Friday.

Last Friday's word study quiz was also returned and graded to scholar's on Monday.


Word Study

The following Vocabulary words begin with the prefix “Con or Com” which means with or together. Please look up and write down the definitions of the vocabulary words below.

1.Convene

2.Compress

3.Converge

4.Compact

5.Conjoin

6.Combine

7.Convert

8.Compatible

9.Contract

10.Congregation

11.Conversation

12.Convoy

13.Compose

14.Complex

15.Compile

 

News and Upcoming Events

• Progress reports will go home Friday.  
• Reminder-Gym is on Monday's for 5A
• Please make sure that all scholars are coming to school in uniform. This includes tie, button down blue shirt, and dress shoes

Reading

• We are learning reading strategies to help us become better readers. Strategies such as not using our finger when we read, finding a quiet reading space at home, reading in our head with expression and so on. We will continue practicing these strategies throughout the week.

Writing

•  In writing, we are spending all this week revising our personal narratives. We will be changing the leads, adding high level vocabulary and emotion. Students may recieve some homework assignments in writing to practice revising skills.

Homework

• The reading log is due Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Word study-sort words/definitions, ABC order, sentences, and study for quiz
• Various revising activities in writing

Please let me know if you have any questions! Have a wonderful week.

Ms.Zwolinski