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Hello! Welcome to Mrs. Gelinas' web page!!
For Your Information:
Special Schedule Mon. Microtype and Art Tue. P.E. Wed. Computers Thur. Library Fri. Music Homework is assigned as needed. It is always posted on our homework blackboard and students are instructed to copy the information into their agendas. Look for them!! The following are general assignments: Spelling: Mon. the first two pages of the workbook and begin to study Tue. the next two pages of the workbook and continue to study Wed. the proofreading paper, continue to study Thur. STUDY, don't forget the Challenge words Math: study basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts!! There may also be an assignment based on the lesson taught that day. Social Studies: whatever is read and/or done in class should be reviewed EVERY night. Reading/Language Arts: assignments vary, check your assignment pad. Also, please read 25 minutes per night from a book of your choice. Fall Highlights Math- We will start the year with place value and addition and subtraction problems. PLEASE STUDY YOUR FACTS!!! Students must know their basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts as we will be using them for the rest of the year as we move forward in our math curriculum. NOW is the time to make sure you know your basic facts!!! Social Studies- We will be reviewing map skills and landform regions. Then, we will learn about the earliest people that lived in the New World, the Native Americans.It is VERY important to learn the vocabulary and to reread each lesson at home. It is so much easier to learn the material in small "bites" rather than large chunks!! Reading- We will be reading a variety of materials including short stories and nonfiction articles from our new reading books. We will be talking about connections and how to answer open-ended questions by starting with a topic sentence and using details from the text. Ask your child about connections; you will be surprised to see what they can do!! We will also be working on drp(degrees of reading power) passages in preparation for the grade 5 CMT test. DON'T FORGET- DEAR will be on Thursday during library, please have a book to read!!!! Language- We will be working on our proofreading and editing skills. We will also work on usage, grammar, and mechanics. Writing- We'll be doing expository writing. Don't worry if you don't remember how to do it ; we'll do lots of reviewing. Remember to have 5 paragraphs and three main ideas. Don't forget about elaborating with specific details!!! Parents, I request that all tests and quizzes be signed except for weekly Spelling tests. Thank you! ****If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at gelinaska@watertownctschools.org Useful websites (clicking on these websites takes you out of the Watertown School District website) Math Math Facts addition, subtraction, multiplication and division practice Math Practice a variety of interactive math games and worksheets Language and Math Practice practice a variety of subjects and topics More Practice practice a variety of subjects and topics
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