1. Explain what "The early bird catches the worm" means to
you.
Carlos
Wednesday
March 28, 2012
Ryan Linder Ramon
Christopher Andres
Cincere
Jose Cameron Adolfo
Angel David Alan R
Alan G Brian
Emma Brianna
Max
Gia Matthew
Natalie Joshua Joey
Elizabeth
Ricardo
Roxana
Mitzy Nyashia
Sualee Johnny
Massire
Christian

2. Morning Writing
2.13.12 Morning Reading ­ June Bugs
On March 28, 1881, the
Barnum and Bailey Circus
was formed to create the
"Greatest Show on Earth."
How do you feel about
people using wild animals
for entertainment? Explain.
Write neatly, skipping a line, and use loose­leaf (lined)
paper. Hand in once you are finished. The work will be
graded.

3. Reading ­ Hurricanes (p. 465)
Genre
Informational
Nonfiction Presents
facts about real
people, things,
places, or events.
Read to Find Out
How does a tropical storm become a category 5
hurricane?

4. Reading ­ Hurricanes (p. 465)
equator: an imaginary line around Earth
halfway between the North Pole and the
South Pole
coastal: characterized by being near or
along the coast
inland: away from the coast or border
tropical: relating to or found in a warm
region near the equator

5. Reading ­ Hurricanes (p. 465)
Signal Words Descriptive Facts
strong winds, heavy
rains, storm surges,
Hurricanes bring flooding, sometimes
tornadoes
Atmosphere gathers
heat through contact
First with ocean waters
above 80 F.
Evaporating moisture
from warm waters
Next enters atmosphere,
begins to power infant
hurricanes.

6. Reading ­ Hurricanes (p. 465)
Reading Homework
1. Use the Vocabulary Words (including
today's words) in a sentence.
2. Use your notebook.

7. Math ­ Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (p. 252)
like denominators
denominators that are the
same
How to Add (or Subtract) Fractions with
Like Denominators:
Step 1
Add (or subtract) the
numerators. Use the like
denominators.
Step 2
Simplify.

8. Math ­ Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (p. 252)
How to Add (or Subtract) Mixed
Numbers with Like Denominators:
Step 1
Add (or subtract) the
numerators. Use the like
denominators.
Step 2
Add (or subtract) the whole
numbers.

11. Math ­ Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (p. 252)
Practice
Add or subtract. Write your answer in simplest form.
Exercise 5 ­ 26 on page 254
Spiral Review
Exercise 53 ­ 56 on page 255

15. Math ­ Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (p. 252)
Math Homework
Practice Book,
page 53
subtraction problems

16. Spelling ­ Extreme Weather

17. Spelling ­ Extreme Weather
1. rancher 11. pasture
2. searcher 12. creature
3. pressure 13. lecture
4. future 14. gesture
5. butcher 15. nature
6. measure 16. fracture
7. pleasure 17. moisture
8. mixture 18. stretcher
9. treasure 19. legislature
10. feature 20. azure

18. Spelling ­ Word Meanings
stretcher legislature gesture
butcher pasture lecture
fracture searcher creature
rancher nature pressure
feature moisture treasure
mixture measure azure
pleasure future

19. Spelling ­ Word Meanings
Spelling Homework
Word Map handout

20. Language Arts ­ Mechanics and Usage Contractions: Pronoun and Verb (p. 356)
Rules
A contraction is a shortened
form of two words.
Subject pronouns can be combined
with some verbs to form contractions.
Use an apostrophe (') to show that a
letter or letters have been left out of
a contraction.
They are = they're it is = it's

21. Language Arts ­ Mechanics and Usage Contractions: Pronoun and Verb (p. 356)
1. All members share the books they are reading.
they're
2. It is always fun to discuss mysteries.
it's
3. Jarod said he is reading a new adventure novel.
he's
4. She is almost finished reading her book.
she's
5. You are welcome to come and talk about books.
you're
he's it's she's
I'm they're we're you're
you're

22. Language Arts ­ Mechanics and Usage Contractions: Pronoun and Verb (p. 356)
Class Work
Exercise 6 ­ 20 on page 357
Writing Activity ­ A Book Review
Compare two books you have read.
Organize your report so that the similarities
and differences between the two books are
clear.
APPLY GRAMMAR: Underline pronoun­verb
contractions. Circle possessive pronouns.

23. Language Arts ­ Mechanics and Usage Contractions: Pronoun and Verb (p. 356)
6. It is easy to come up with ideas for the book group.
it's
7. All the students said they are willing to help write a
book log. they're
8. I am making a system to rate the books.
I'm
9. You are invited to use the log.
you're
10. We are excited about discovering books in this
we're
way.
he's it's she's
I'm they're we're you're

24. Language Arts ­ Mechanics and Usage Contractions: Pronoun and Verb (p. 356)
it's
11. __________ fun to be part of the book group.
12. The members love __________ ideas.
13. Jason said that ___________ report was excellent.
14. _____________ going to enjoy this book.
15. I especially liked ____________ illustrations.
he's it's she's
I'm they're we're you're

25. Language Arts ­ Mechanics and Usage Contractions: Pronoun and Verb (p. 356)
C. Write each sentence by choosing the correct a plural
and a possessive, or two conjunctions.
16. Wendell and Tara shared (their, they're) opinions about
a book.
17. We all like to read about space travel (and, but)
astronomy.
18. The (members, members') reading included fiction.
19. The (children's, children) favorite author is Isaac
Asimov.
20. Reading takes time, but (its, it's) worth it!

26. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 358)
Review the Rules
Subject pronouns and verbs must agree.
Add ­s to most verbs when you use pronouns he, she, and it. Do
not add ­s to a verb when you use the pronouns I, we, you, and
they.
Combine two sentences that have pronouns to form
compound subjects and objects.
A possessive pronoun shows who or what owns something.
An apostrophe takes the place of the letter or letters that have
been left out of contraction.
Possessive pronouns never have an apostrophe.

27. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 358)
A. Write each sentence. Use the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Draw two lines under any compound subject pronoun.
1. She and I (study, studies) the structure of bridges.
2. The teacher (want, wants) us to build a span across
two objects.
3. We (work, works) in small groups.
4. We (uses, use) many different materials to make a
bridge.
5. Brian (use, uses) sticks as he builds.

28. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 358)
A. Write each sentence. Use the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Draw two lines under any compound subject pronoun.
6. Julie (give, gives) him advice.
7. He and she (want, wants) to build a bridge together.
8. You and I (get, gets) ideas from library books.
9. I (find, finds) pictures of old bridges.
10. That group always (review, reviews) the material.

29. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 358)
B. Write each sentence. Choose the correct possessive pronoun or
contraction from the pair in parenthesis..
11. That group has many ideas for (they're, their) design.
12. Jamal and Madison want to use (your, you're) idea.
13. (It's, Its) difficult to build a long span.
14. I saw (your, you're) ideas in the notebook.
15. Some group members use glue to fasten (they're, their
bridge.

30. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 358)
Language Arts
Homework
1. Exercise 21 ­ 22 (page 359)
2. Writing Activity (page 359)
3. Write questions in your
notebook.

32. Homework Summary ­ Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Reading
1. Use Vocabulary Words in a sentence.
Math
1. Practice book, page 53 (subtraction only!)
Spelling
1. Word Map handout.
Language Arts
1. Exercise 21­25 (page 359)
2. Writing Activity ­ A Photo Essay (page 359)
3. Use your notebook

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