1/5/10 - TU

* informal GEOGRAPHY BEE WEEK - practice on own at home *

* NO VOCAB PCKT THIS WEEK - due to Spelling Bee Quizzes*
study at home on own


social studies
I.  GEOGRAPHY BEE QUESTIONS PACKET
- use atlas to answer series of questions
- model reading strategies
     a.  recognize and circle WHAT kind of answer you are being asked to find
     b.  recognize and underline KEY WORDS that will help you find answer
     c.  determine which resources would be best for answer Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Web

*  DUE FRIDAY 1/8

language arts
II.  CHARACTER ANALYSIS - CARS
- continue to view animated film, CARS
- take notes
- teacher guided observations on theme, lessons, character development, etc.


social studies/reading
III.  HISTORICAL NOVEL
- take home.  Now home reading novel.
* finish by next Thursday

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HOMEWORK

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___  finish WINTER BREAK BOOK REPORT (due by THUR, at latest)
___  continue GEOGRAPHY BEE STUDY QUESTIONS PACKET
___  continue to read HISTORICAL NOVEL (now home reading)
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