3/16/10 - TU

LATE OPENING

APRIL 1 & 7 FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS DUE FRIDAY


geography
I.  CREATE A MAP OF IRELAND
- draft by hand
- include labels, water features, major cities, etc.
- 15-20 minutes only
* mention facts about history of potatoes, Irish Stew & tax collectors,
   green AND orange, and why corned beef is so popular in US Irish Stew


reading
II.  INDEPENDENT READING BOOK check in
- create word list for major characters, plot, setting, objects
- write word list down side of paper, single column
- front and back only
- create words that rhyme with words from this list
* pass papers around so that others can help with rhymes


language arts
III.  LIMERICKS
- say aloud/practice
- get  a feel for pattern and rhythm
- practice/memorize a limerick
- write 3 limericks about self
- create one final copy for posting on bulletin board
* due Wednesday, if not finished in class

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HOMEWORK

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___    finish INDEPENDENT READING BOOK LIMERICKS
         typed or neatly hand written, wtih title, date & name!
         rough drafts started in class
         * can email also
         - DUE WED

___    finish/complete SILLY LIMERICK (about you)
         for display; color; larger lettering; legible
         - DUE WED

___  FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIP (get signed/return)

___  continue to read INDEPENDENT READING BOOK
       average 100-150 minutes per week/ 20-30 min. 5nights

___  VOCAB WEEK 10 DAY 3 (self-correct)
       - will CORRECT IN CLASS THUR

___  continue with GEO CROSSWORD PUZZLE, "VEGETATION," if not already finished
       - DUE FRI