May 31 - June 3rd

No homework - MATH SOL TESTING.

Mrs. Ward

P.S. (postscript) - I will miss you all very much. When I return I want to have "Rave" comments about all of my students!

May 23rd - May 27th

No homework: SOL Testing.

Good Luck - we worked very hard all year long!

Mrs. Ward

May 20, 2011

None, but you can always read.

Mrs. Ward

May 19, 2011

Key Syllable - #19

Mrs. Ward

May 18, 2011

Spelling Sentences - 9+

Mrs. Ward

May 17, 2011

Journal: "Everyone has a favorite T.V.show. What is yours? What is the show about? Who is your favorite character?" (Maya)

Mrs. Ward

May 16, 2001

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

1. dictionary
2. appendix
3. dependable
4. contradict
5. expense
6. pendulum
7. prediction
8. suspense
9. compensation
10. dictation

Mrs. Ward

May 13, 2011

None, but you can always READ!

Mrs. Ward

May 12, 2011

Key Syllable - #18

Mrs. Ward

May 11, 2011


Spelling Sentences - +9

Mrs. Ward

May 10, 2011

Journal Writing: "Some people think certain music teenagers and preteens listen to affect the way they act and behave. Do you think this is true? If so, then explain why and if not, then why do you think that?" (Erin)

Mrs. Ward

May 9, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

1. antiseptic
2. adhesive
3. administer
4. absorb
5. adequate
6. adept
7. abnormal
8. postpone
9. admission
10. postscript

Challenge Words: Extra Credit

antibody
antagonize
abhor
adjacent
Antarctic

Mrs. Ward

May 5, 2011


Cinco De Mayo Graphics - Tumblr Backgrounds


Happy Cinco de Maya/Mayo!

Mrs. Ward

May 5, 2011

Key Syllable - #17

Mrs. Ward

May 4, 2011

Spelling Sentences - 9+ words

Mrs. Ward

May 3, 2011

Journal: "Imagine you are alone (in a boat) and you catch a magic fish. What are its powers? What do you do with its powers?" (Riley D.)

Mrs. Ward

May 2, 2001

Spelling Definitions and POS

1. nucleus
2. nuclei
3. bacterium
4. bacteria
5. analysis
6. analyses
7. diagnosis
8. diagnoses
9. criterion
10. criteria

Mrs. Ward

April 30, 2011

None, but you can always READ or WRITE!

Mrs. Ward

April 29, 2011

Key Syllable #16

Mrs. Ward

April 27, 2011

Spelling Sentences - Have fun with these words!

Mrs. Ward

April 26, 2011

Journal Writing: Create writing prompts for the writing genres below:



1. A persuasive writing prompt.
2. An imaginative writing prompt.
3. An expository writing prompt.

To help you with the above prompts you can google each genre. for example - just type in "expository writing prompts" on your search bar. DO NOT COPY THE PROMPTS; just use them to HELP you get new ideas.

Have fun with this. These prompts will be used for the rest of the year.

Mrs. Ward

April 25, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

establishment
unkempt
sashay
preliminary
onus
feverishly
capillary
writhe
suffrage
bombastic

Mrs. Ward

Spring Break

Have a Safe and Wonderful Spring Break!

Mrs. Ward

Thursday Night Homework 4/14/02011

We will do Key Syllable #16 when we return from Spring Break!

Finish up NIGHT projects tonight!

Mrs. Ward

April 15, 2011

NIGHT PROJECTS ARE DUE TODAY!

Mrs. Ward

April 14, 2011

Key Syllable #15

Mrs. Ward

April 13, 2011

Spelling Sentences....9+ words.

Mrs. Ward

April 12, 2011

Journal: The temperature starts to get warmer in the spring. Write about some of your favorite things to do in the warm weather.

(Descriptive Writing)

Mrs. Ward

April 11, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

observatory
secretary
nursery
satisfactory
imaginary
vocabulary
ordinary
machinery
boundary
temporary

Mrs. Ward

April 7, 2011

Key Syllable - #14

Mrs. Ward

April 6, 2011

Spelling Sentences (9+ words)

Mrs. Ward

Spelling & Vocabulary Website: SpellingCity

Spelling & Vocabulary Website: SpellingCity

April 5, 2011

Meal for Your Family

If you could cook any meal for your family, what would you cook? Describe the meal and tell how you would make it.

Mrs. Ward

April 4, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

mystery
literary
treachery
theory
bravery
primary
legendary
forgery
cemetery
elementary

MRs. Ward

Poppit | Free Pogo Games

Poppit | Free Pogo Games

April 1, 2011

Work on "Night" projects....

Mrs. Ward

March 31, 2011

Key Syllable - #13

Mrs. Ward

March 30, 2011

Spelling Sentences (9+ words per sentence)

Mrs. Ward

Very Special

March 29, 2011

Journal Writing...I would like to see you start on this. We will discuss further in class. For tomorrow - hand in an outline as to how you would like to proceed. (Power Level your thoughts).....

Mrs. Ward

March 28, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

eruption
spectacular
abrupt
spectator
spectacle
description
specimen
interruption
subscribe
disrupt

Mrs. Ward

March 22, 2011

Journal: Imagine tha tyou have a packet of magic seeds. What might happen when you plant them?

5 paragraphs

Hook
Supporting (3)
Conclusion

Mrs. Ward

March 25, 2011

None, but you can always READ.

Mrs. Ward

March 24, 2011

Key Syllable #12

Mrs. Ward

March 23, 2011

Spelling Sentences

(9+ more words in each sentence)


Mrs. Ward

March 21, 2011

Spelling Definitions and POS


comedian
musician
custodian
physician
accountant
defendant
dependent
novelist
specialist
soloist

Mrs. Ward

March 18, 2011

None, but you can always READ!

Mrs. Ward

March 17, 2011

Key Syllable #11

Mrs. Ward

March 16, 2011

Spelling Sentences (9+ words or more....)

Mrs. Ward

March 15, 2011

March 15th is “Absolutely Incredible Kid Day.” Create an award that you would give to yourself for being so incredible. Be sure to explain why you would give yourself this specific award.

5 paragraphs

Hook
3 supporting paragraphs
Conclusion

YOU ARE INCREDIBLE KIDS!!! :)



Mrs. Ward

March 14, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

1. flame
2. flammable
3. ignite
4. ignition
5. precise
6. precision
7. meter
8. metric
9. microscope
10. microscopic

Mrs. Ward

Biography Speeches

Begin this week.

March 11, 2011

None, but you can alway READ. Work on Biography Speeches.

Mrs. Ward

March 10, 2011

Key Syllable Worksheet- #10

Mrs. Ward

March 9, 2011

Spelling Sentences (9+ words in each sentence)

Mrs. Ward

March 8, 2011

Journal Writing: Your parents decided to redecorate the house, and you are allowed to choose how to decorate your bedroom. How would you like your room to look?


Mrs. Ward

*OK, so I'm sure you are not going to decorate your room with books, but I will. :) I never quite know what to do with them all.....

March 7, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

bizarre
bazaar
formally
formerly
hurdle
hurtle
prescribe
proscribe
conscious
conscience

Mrs. Ward

Power Point Presentations for Speech

Below is a link that provides help using PowerPoint. It may be helpful for those students who want to use a slide show while they speak. When you get to the site, just click on the "purple" titles and see what topics there are to assist you with this portion of the project.

http://internet4classrooms.com/technology_tutorials/powerpoint_office_2007_technology_tutorials.htm

Power Points are NOT required, but sure are fun to make!

Mrs. Ward

March 4, 2011

None, but you can always READ.

*Work on Biography speeches....they start next week! :)

Mrs. Ward

March 3, 2011

Key Syllable - #9

Mrs. Ward

March 2, 2011

Spelling Sentences (9+ words).

Mrs. Ward

March 1, 2011

Journal Writing: Money is a tool that can be used to buy things that we need to survive. What are some ways that you could give your money to people in need?

(5 paragraphs)

Mrs. Ward

February 28, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

desert
dessert
access
excess
continual
continuous
hardy
hearty
reality
realty

Mrs. Ward

February 25, 2011

None, but you can always read.

*Work on biography speeches.

Mrs. Ward

February 24, 2011

Bingo Word Study sheet. Choose one (1) activity from Bingo sheet and turn this in for homework.

If you forgot the sheet at school, there is a copy posted on ed-line for you to use.

Mrs. Ward

February 23, 2011

Bingo Word Study sheet. Choose one (1) activity from Bingo sheet and turn this in for homework.

If you forgot the sheet at school, there is a copy posted on ed-line for you to use.

Mrs. Ward

February 22, 2011

Journal: Everyone has had a disappointment sometime in their life. Think about a time when you were disappointed. Write a paper telling about your disappointment. Be sure to give reasons and use descriptive (spelling/vocabulary)words.

Mrs. Ward

February 15, 2011

Journal: Pretend that you have just received a mysterious package in the mail. The box contains $100 and a bag of your favorite candy. Who do you think sent the package? Why?

Mrs. Ward

February 14, 2011


None; complete your Biography Project.

Mrs. Ward

February 11, 2011

None. Biography Project due TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011.

Mrs. Ward

February 10, 2011

Key Syllable - #6

Mrs. Ward

February 9, 2011

Spelling Sentences - 9+ more words.

Mrs. Ward

February 8, 2011

Journal Writing: Persuasive

Some of you have expressed an interest in writing Mr. Gill as to being able to have iPod Friday's continued in our classroom. This will be great practice in writing a persuasive letter in something that you are very passionate about.

Please keep that "tone" in your letter. You need to remember to express your thoughts, beliefs, arguments for/against in a very respectful tone. Please include the 5 paragraph rule:

Hook

Reason 1

Reason 2

Reason 3

Conclusion

If need be - think and write it in your Power Levels - elaborate on each of your reasons.

Mrs. Ward

February 7, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

architecture

achievement

fragment

sculpture

ornament

texture

failure

equipment

freedom

judgment

Mrs. Ward

February 4, 2011

Written Biography Projects are due FEBRUARY 15th, 2011!

February 3, 2011

Key Syllable - #5

Mrs. Ward

February 2, 2011

Unit Review - Choose ten spelling words from Units 1-13 and write ten sentences using those words.

Mrs. Ward

February 1, 2011

Journal Writing: As you were erasing a misspelled word in your journal, you made a startling discovery: If you rub the eraser on your skin, your skin disappears. What would you do next?

Mrs. Ward

January 28, 2011

None, but keep in mind your BIOGRAPHY PROJECT is due in seventeen (17) days.

Mrs. Ward

January 27, 2011

Key Syllable - #4

Mrs. Ward

January 26, 2011

Spelling Sentences - 9+ words

Mrs. Ward

January 25, 2011

Journal Writing: Imagine that you've just found a bottle with a message inside. Write down what the message says and what you plan to do about it.

Mrs. Ward

January 24, 2011

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

thermometer
physics
telegram
grammatical
barometer
thermostat
physique
motorcycle
thermal
cyclical

Mrs. Ward

January 21, 2011

None, but you can always READ!

*Work on Biography project.

Mrs. Ward

January 20, 2011

Key Syllable - #3

Mrs. Ward

January 19, 2011

Work on CITATION page for your biography report. We will work on this in class and then you will go home and complete it for homework. :)

http://www.oslis.org/resources/cm/mlacitationss

Mrs. Ward