**Test Date Scheduled for 11-8-10 (Vocabulary and Spelling)
Vocabulary Words
1. position- an objects location or place
2. force- a push or a pull
3. friction- a force that slows or stops motion between two surfaces
4. gravity- a force that pulls objects toward each other
5. simple machine- an object that changes a force
6. dividend- the number that is being divided
7. divisor- the number by which the dividend is divided
8. quotient- the answer to a division problem
9. product- the answer to a multiplication problem
10. factors- the numbers that are multiplied together to get the product
11. interrogative sentence- a sentence that ask a question
12. declarative sentence- a telling sentence that makes a statement
13. imperative sentence- a telling sentence that tells you to do something (command)
14. exclamatory sentence- a sentence that shows excitement or strong feeling
Spelling Words
position, force, friction, gravity, product, factor, quotient, screw, lever, wedge, pulley, colony, empire
What We Are Learning:
Math
1. We are learning 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication (This is lesson 7.4 in the math text book pages 178-179.)
2. 3 digit by 2 digit multiplication (This is lesson 7.6 in the math textbook pages 184-185.)
3. Division with remainders (This is lesson 8.2 in the math textbook pages 208-209).
Science
We are learning about motion and machines. This is covered in the Science Interactive Text (student practice book) on pages 134-158 or in the Science Text book on pages 220-253.
E.L.A. & Reading
We are focusing on skills such as main idea, sequencing, and reader recall. Our focus in E.L.A is parts of speech with an emphasis on verbs. Additionally, we are reviewing types of sentences.
Social Studies
In Social Studies, we are learning about explorers (Juan Ponce de Leon, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, etc.). This is covered on pages 82-118 in the Social Studies textbook.
Test Schedule
Tuesday 11-2-10 Grades 3-8 Quarterly Assessments in
Reading and E.L.A
Wednesday 11-3-10 Grades 3-8 Quarterly Assessments in
Math
Wednesday 11-3-10 Quiz (10 problems- 2 digit by 2 digit
multiplication)
Friday 11-5-10 Types of Sentences Quiz
Friday 11-5-10 Science Quiz (force and motion)
Reminder:
Reports Cards will be issued Thursday, November 4, 2010
Volunteer Opportunities:
We still desire volunteer help at Godley Station School. If you desire to read to a small group, tutor a small group or individual student; please email days that you are available. Additionally, we are attempting to build our class library . . . we would love for you to donate any unused or extra books, magazines, cookbooks, dictionaries, etc.
Parent Information
Thanks parents for your continual support! You all are terrific, and so are your darlings that I have the pleasure and honor of working with daily!!!
Thanks parents for your continual support! You all are terrific, and so are your darlings that I have the pleasure and honor of working with daily!!!
Mrs. Ross Contact Information
Email: erica.ross@sccpss.com
Phone: 912-395-6000
Room: E-232 Godley Station School
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