1. Would you rather be a caterpillar or a
butterfly? Explain.
Wednesday
May 16, 2012
Jose
Alan G Linder Carlos
Ryan
Andres
Cincere Christopher
Angel Ramon
David Gia Adolfo
Emma
Alan R
Brian Johnny
Joshua Brianna
Cameron
Christian Nyashia
Elizabeth
Sualee Matthew Ricardo
Natalie Max
Mitzy Roxana
Massire
Joey

2. Morning Writing
National Transportation
Week is celebrated the
week that includes the
third Friday in May. In
what ways do you think
transportation will be
different 25 years fro now?
In what ways do you think
it will be the same?
Write neatly, skipping a line, and use loose­leaf (lined)
paper. Hand in once you are finished. The work will be
graded.

3. Reading ­ A Historic Journey (p. 570)
Genre
A Nonfiction Article in a
newspaper or magazine
presents facts and information
about real people, places,
and events.
Make Inferences and
Analyze
Cause and Effect
A cause is what makes
something happen. An effect
is the thing that happens.

4. Reading ­ A Historic Journey (p. 570)
superb: excellent
trove: an assortment of valuable items; a
collection
gullies: deep ditches formed after heavy
rainfall

6. Reading ­ A Historic Journey (p. 570)
superb: excellent
trove: an assortment of valuable items; a
collection
gullies: deep ditches formed after heavy
rainfall

7. Reading ­ A Historic Journey (p. 570)
Reading Homework
Use vocabulary words (including
superb, trove, and gullies) in a
sentence. Use a preposition and
circle.

8. Math ­ Divide Mixed Numbers (p. 326)
How to Divide Mixed
Numbers:
Step 1
Write both numbers as
fractions.
Step 2
Multiply the dividend by
the reciprocal of the
divisor.
Step 3
Simplify

16. Math ­ Divide Mixed Numbers (p. 326)
Math Homework
Take the Chapter Test on page
338. Answer questions 1­33 in your
notebook and show your work.

17. Spelling

18. Spelling ­ Pretest
1. sadness 11. bottomless
2. gladness 12. foolishness
3. needless 13. fondness
4. harmless 14. effortless
5. darkness 15. meaningless
6. fullness 16. emptiness
7. stillness 17. forgiveness
8. hopeless 18. motionless
9. fearless 19. ceaseless
10. weakness 20. fierceness

19. Spelling
Spelling Homework
Spelling words, ten times each.

20. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 440)
Quick Write
Write five sentences about what you like about social
studies. Include at least three prepositional phrases and
two interjections.

21. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 440)
Practice
Write each sentence. Draw one line under the prepositional phrase. Draw
two lines under the preposition in the phrase. Circle object of the
preposition.
1. After the Civil War, many people went West.
2. They came to the gold fields.
3. Homesteaders wanted new lives for their families.
4. For other folks, gold was their goal.
5. Wagon trains traveled across the country.

22. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 440)
Practice
Write each sentence. Draw one line under the prepositional phrase. Draw
two lines under the preposition in the phrase. Circle object of the
preposition.
6. Some wagons went to the Oregon Territory.
7. Other pioneers moved south into California.
8. Over the mountains, the wagons moved.
9. Travel was easiest along riverbeds.
10. Under the stars, people slept.

23. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 440)
Class Work
Exercise 11­25 on page 441
Writing Activity ­ A Speech
Imagine that you are a pioneer on your way West. Write a
speech that tells about one of your adventures. Use clear
and interesting words to describe your experience.
APPLY MECHANICS AND USAGE: Include interjections,
prepositional phrases, and complex sentences. Circle
each interjection. Underline each prepositional phrase.
Write complex above each complex sentence.

24. Language Arts ­ Mixed Review (p. 440)
Language Arts
Homework
Textbook, page 499 exercise
11­20

25. Religion ­ Jesus is with us when we are suffering (p. 208)
Class Work
• Answer the "We Gather"
question on page 208.
• Read pages 208­209.
• Brainstorm and make a
list of ten four ways you
can. support those who
are sick.
• List five facts on the "We
Believe" reading.
Jesus, you are with us always.

26. Religion ­ Jesus is with us when we are suffering (p. 208)
We Believe Statements
• When we are sick and become lonely and
discouraged, Jesus is always with us, offering us comfort
and hope.
• We believe that after our death we will return to God
by the power of Christ's Death and Resurrection. We
hope to live forever with him in Heaven.
• When we care for the sick, we really care for them in
Jesus' name. We really care for Jesus.

27. Religion ­ Jesus is with us when we are suffering (p. 208)
34 “Then the King will say to
those on his right, ‘Come, you 37 “Then the righteous will
who are blessed by my Father; answer him, ‘Lord, when did we
take your inheritance, the see you hungry and feed you, or
kingdom prepared for you thirsty and give you something to
since the creation of the world. drink? 38 When did we see you a
stranger and invite you in, or
35 For I was hungry and you
needing clothes and clothe you?
gave me something to eat, I
39 When did we see you sick or
was thirsty and you gave me in prison and go to visit you?’ 40
something to drink, I was a “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell
stranger and you invited me in, you, whatever you did for one of
• When we care for the sick,the least of these brothers and them
36 I needed clothes and you
clothed me, I was sick and you
we really care for in
sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Jesus'looked after me, I was in care for Jesus.
name. We really
prison and you came to visit
me.’

28. Religion ­ Jesus is with us when we are suffering (p. 208)
Religion Homework
1. How does Jesus help us during
times of suffering?
2. What does Jesus teach us
about caring for the sick?

29. Social Studies ­ The Road to War (p. 244)
Class Work
• Define Vocabulary
Words
• Read pages 245­248
• Answer questions 1­4
• (p. 248)
INDEPENDENCE HALL The Second
Continental Congress met in the
assembly room of the Pennsylvania
State House, now called
Independence Hall.

30. Science ­ What Are Balanced and Unbalanced Forces (p. 582)
Class Work
• Define Vocabulary Words
• Read pages 584­589
• Questions 2­4 (p. 589)
Two masses act on different points on
the balance. The balance tips
downward under the greater mass.

31. Homework Summary ­ Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Reading
1. Use vocabulary words (including superb, trove, and gullies) in a
sentence. Use a preposition and circle.
Math
1. Take the Chapter Test on page 338. Answer questions 1­33 in your
notebook and show your work.
Spelling
1. Spelling words, ten times each.
Language Arts
1. Textbook, page 499 exercise 11­20
Religion
1. How does Jesus help us during times of suffering?
2. What does Jesus teach us about caring for the sick?

32. Range:
Mode:
6
Median:
Mean:
Reward
10 Pizza Party
8­9 Wheel of Fun
7 Spelling
6 BrainPOP
4­5 Silent Snack
2­3 Class Work
1 No Snack

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