Monday, January 31, 2011

Homework: February 4, 2011

REPORT CARDS GO HOME TODAY :)

Many Students in Reading and Science did not have their work assigned to them during the two days off.  Students must have their work by Monday to get partial credit.  In Reding students were asked to write a note to their parents to have signed and bring back on Monday.

Reading room 112-February 4, 2011
Complete 6-square figurative language.  Write the title, draw a picture and write a sentence.  Due on Monday.  We will be having a test on chapters 3&4 and vocabulary.  Make sure you study how to spell vocabulary.  Good Luck. 

Reading room 112-Feberuary 1, 2011
Write a sentence for each vocabualry word and use context clues.  Read chapter 4 and write a one page summary.  Write an extended response for the question, Do you think Kenny was hesitatn to become Rufus' friend?  When did you have a time you were hesitant do do something (This questions is from chapter 3 of your novel). 

Science-February 4, 2011
Draw and label series and parallel circuit page 115 in your workbook.  Under each diagram write about circuits path.   This is due on Monday.
Science-February 1, 2011
Read workbook pages 111-116.  Complete margin questions and questions 1 & 2 on page 116.

Social Studies - Feburary 1, 2011
Complete questions 1, 3, 4 & 5 at the end of chapter 3, page 168.  Complete pages 54-58 in test practice review workbook.  Full answers in your workbook.

MOST OF ALL BE CAREFUL OUTSIDE!!!

Thank you,
Jeanine Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

Report Cards will be sent home on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

January 26, 2011

End of the semester January 27, 2011 -  All assignments are due.

Reading: Janaury 26, 2011
Book report is due.  Study vocabulary for reading comprehension test tomorrow on chapters 1 & 2 "The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963."

Science: January 26, 2011
Complete lab on Electricity and Magnets.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Homework: January 25, 2011 :)

Reading:  January 25, 2011 Room 112
Read pages 20-24 and write a summary.  Complete 6-square activity.  Book report due 1/27/11.

Reading: January 24, 2011 Room 112
Write a sentence and draw a picture for each vocabulary word.  Read pages 9-13 in your novel.  Next book report due on 01/27/2011.

Reading:  January 20, 2011 Room 112
No homework tonight.  Continue studying your vocabulary word.  Work on your next book report which is due on January 27, 2011.

Sciemce:  January 24, 2011
Study for science test on Tuesday, chapter 6 Energy.
Science:  Janaury 20, 2011
Read workbook pages 101-103.  Complete side margin questions #1, 2, 3, & 4.  Complete questions 1 & 2 on page 104.

Study guide will be given during class on Friday.  There will be a test on Tuesday.

Social Studies:  January 20, 2011
Complete your foldable on the philosophies from China.

Good Luck!

Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu
773.535.2265

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Homework: January 19, 2011

Reading:  January 19, 2011 Room 112
"Be A Hero"  Answer the question, what would you do different now if you were invovled in a bullying situation?  (witness, bully, victim)

Book Report due 01/27/11

Science - 01/19/2011 
Review steps for converting Celcius to Fahrenheit.

Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Homework January 18, 2011

Reading Room 112 -01/18/2011
Complete KWL vocabulary handout.  Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.  Write each word 5 times each for vocabulary/spelling words you missed.

Book report due on 01/27/2011

Science 01/18/2011
There will be a quiz on converting Celcius to Fahrenheit.  You will be allowed to use your notes.

Social Studies 01/18/2011
Students are creating encyclopedia entries on philosphies of Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism.
Due 01/21/2011

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Homework: January 13, 2011

Reading-Room 112 --01/13/2011
Finish rough draft on your extended response.  Complete word puzzle and study vocabulary and spelling for test tomorrow on Dinosaur Ghosts.
Reading-Room 112--01/12/2011
Finish reading this week's story "Dinosaur Ghost."  Complete PB page 148.  Study vocabulary words and spelling words.

Book report  is due 01/14/2011.

Make sure you hand in your Young Authors book. 

Science - 01/13/2011
Science workbook read pages 96-100.  Complete side margin questions 1-7.  You do not have to do #6.  Complete questions #1 & 2 on page 100.

Social Studies - 01/13/2011
Complete map of China.  Use your book pages A37 and Chapter 6.

Thank you,
Mrs. Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Homework January 11, 2011

Young Author Books are due on January 10, 2011

Next Book Report is due on Janaury 14, 2011

Reading Room 112, 01/11/2011
Wrtie a sentence for each vocabulary word, PB 154, and bottom of PB 146 (write complete paragraph.

Science 01/07/2011
Complete foldable for section one on trnsferring engergy.
Science 01/06/2011
Complete reading workbook pages 89-94, complete questions side margins and questions 1&2 page 95.  Complete vocabulary booklet on chemical, kinetic, potential and heat energy.
Thank you,
Mrs. Muir

Please email me at jemuir@cps.edu

Monday, January 3, 2011

Happy New Year! Please read below for new updates!!!!

Reading Homework:  01/04/11:
Complete PB page 138 and write a clear and concise sentence for each vocabulary word.

Reading Homework: 01/03/11:
Complete vocabulary handout.  Complete PB pages 131 & 137 and write spelling words 5 times each.

Next Book Report is due on January 14, 2011.

Science Fair Projects:
I have graded all of the research papers.  I will be returning papers along with rubrics, grades and missing components if applies.  Students will have until January 21st to make corrections for 2nd quarter report card.

If you have any questions, please email me at jemuir@cps.edu.

Thank you and have a great New Year in 2011.