The nutcracker begins whispering a mysterious message to the student. No one else seems to notice the nutcracker speaking. The student will write about what the nutcracker is saying to them in their writing journal.

1. Writing Journal: Imagine that a mysterious nutcracker suddenly
begins to whisper a message to you. You look around the room, and no
one else seems to notice. Write about what the nutcracker is saying to
you.
Brianna Johnny Mitzy Joshua Roxana Joey Emma Max
Nyashia Eric Alan
Cincere
Ricardo Ramon Natalie
Christian Jose Gia Adolfo David Andres Massire Cameron
Elizabeth Carlos Angel Matthew Linder Brian
Crystal Christopher
Ryan Sualee Alan

2. Reading - Cowboys and Cowgirls (page 228)
Talk About It
What do you know
about cowboys and
cowgirls? What kinds
of skills do you need to
be a cowboy or cowgirl?
Cowhands are responsible for tending
livestock, especially cattle, and are great
horse rides.

3. Reading - Cowboys and Cowgirls (page 228)
The vastness of an area refers to its large size.
Enthusiasm is an interest in something.
The horizon is the line where the sky and the ground seem
to meet.
A ravine is a deep, narrow valley usually formed by flowing
water.

4. Reading - Cowboys and Cowgirls (page 228)
Presence refers to being in a place at a certain time.
If a bike swerved in front of you, it would turn in front of
you suddenly.
If something flickered, it gave off an unsteady light.
Something that is suspended appears to float.

5. Reading - Cowboys and Cowgirls (page 228)
Reading Homework
Practice book, page 66

6. Math - divide Decimals by Whole Numbers (page 124)
Learn
Did you know that a sponge is
actually a type of animal?
Sponges live rooted to one
place and filter water to get
food.
How many liters of water can
some sponges filter in 1 hour? Filters 26.4 liters in 4 hours
Example 1
Find 26.4 ÷ 4 to solve the problem. 4 26.4
Place the decimal point in the quotient
above the decimal point in the dividend.
Divide like you would with whole numbers.

10. Math - divide Decimals by Whole Numbers (page 124)
Math Homework
Practice book, page 28

12. 1. dentist 11. culture
2. jogger 12. goggles
3. fifteen 13. summon
4. flatter 14. champion
5. mutter 15. kennel
6. mustang 16. valley
7. absent 17. fragment
8. hollow 18. gallop
9. empire 19. vulture
10. blizzard 20. pigment

13. Language - Commas (page 178)

14. Language - Commas (page 178)

15. Language - Commas (page 178)

16. Language - Commas (page 178)

17. Language - Commas (page 178)
Language Homework
Practice book, page 38
Study for quiz tomorrow

18. Religion - On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came upon the first disciples (page 96)
"Holy Spirit, come to live among us."
We Gather
Has anyone ever
helped you to change
something about
yourself, for
example, the things
you eat or the way
you play sports? If
so, who was it and
how did you change?

19. Religion - On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came upon the first disciples (page 96)
Lesson
Read pages 96-97 and answer the following
questions:
1. What happened at Pentecost?
The Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit
2. After the Apostles became filled with the
Holy Spirit, what did they do?
They went out to the crowds and told them
about the risen Jesus.

20. Religion - On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came upon the first disciples (page 96)
Religion Homework
Read pages 98 - 99 and answer the
questions:
1. What sacraments are linked to
Confirmation?
2. What are the essential signs of the
Gift of the Holy Spirit?

21. Social Studies - Spanish Explorations (page 126)
Do Now
Read pages 126-132
and define the
vocabulary words.
grant
conquistador
reform
Reformation
Counter-Reformation
missionary

22. Social Studies - Spanish Explorations (page 126)
Social Studies Project - due Thursday
The conquistadors wrote reports to Spain
about their expeditions. Imagine that you
are one of the conquistadors. Use this map
to write a one-page report describing your
expedition, including descriptions of land
features and animals or people you saw.

23. Social Studies - Spanish Explorations (page 126)
Social Studies Project - due Thursday

24. Homework Summary ­ Monday, December 5, 2011
Reading
1. Practice book, page 66
Math edmodo.com
1. Practice book, page 28 group code: er8jqe
Language
1. Practice book, page 38
2. Study for quiz
Religion
Read pages 98 ­ 99 and answer the questions:
1. What sacraments are linked to Confirmation?
2. What are the essential signs of the Gift of the Holy Spirit?
Due Wednesday
Social Studies
1. Social Studies Project ­ due Thursday
The conquistadors wrote reports to Spain about their expeditions. Imagine that you are
one of the conquistadors. Use this map to write a one­page report describing your
expedition, including descriptions of land features and animals or people you saw.

25. KEY
Score Payment
0­3: $10 debit
6
4­5: $5 debit
6: $0
7: $2 credit
8: $3 credit
9: $4 credit
10: $10 credit

26. Monday
Monday Thursday
Thursday
• Reading quiz • Religion quiz
• Social Studies project due
Tuesday
Tuesday Friday
Friday
• Language quiz • Spelling test
• Science project due
Wednesday
Wednesday Saturday
Saturday
• Math quiz
Sunday
Sunday
NOTES
Notes
Looking ahead... December 5­9

27. Class Jobs
Teacher's Assistant - $15/pay period
Banker - $20
Cell Box Carrier - $4/day
Liner Leader - $4/day
Caboose - $3/day
Substitute - $2/day
Snacks Leader - $4/day
Homework - $3/check
Reminder - $2/day
Honor Roll - $30
Math Achievement - $25
Language Achievement - $25
Citizenship - $20
Birthday - $15

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