Homework October 31, 2016

Language Arts - Students discussed Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven extensively in class today.
                           We discussed plot, theme, mood, and how Poe's life influenced the narrative poem.
                           We also discussed Personification and Onomatopoeia while listening to
                           Warren Zevon's Werewolves of London.
There is no written homework this evening due to Trick-or-Treating. However, please ask students about The Raven.

Quothe the Raven, "NEVERMORE"

Homework October 28, 2016

Our classes had a very nice Fall shindig. Thank you PTO parents for helping!
No homework this weekend.

Homework October 27, 2016

Language Arts and SS - No Homework

Homework October 26, 2016

Language Arts - We will have The Legend of Sleepy Hollow quiz tomorrow in class.
                            Students have materials to study from.

Social Studies - Define vocabulary on page 28 in your Social Studies notebook.
                         *only define the first 5 terms*

Homework October 25, 2016

Language Arts - Complete the character development sheets for tomorrow.
                           Linking Verbs worksheet
Social Studies - No homework

Homework October 24, 2016

Language Arts - We finished The Legend of Sleepy Hollow today in class. Students wrote their own conclusions in class. If the conclusion was not completed, it is for homework.
There will be a quiz on Thursday on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. We are finishing up the project aspect of it the next two days.

Social Studies - We sacrificed SS class today to complete The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Homework October 21, 2016

Language Arts and Social Studies - No written homework.
                                                         Do chores at home and read.

Homework October 19, 2016

Language Arts - Spelling test tomorrow on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow words from the list.
Social Studies - Students may fill out the sheet on tonight's debate for bonus points. This assignment is optional.
Non-stop entertainment - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown at 8pm followed by the Presidential debate at 9pm!
                         

Homework October 18, 2016

Language Arts - We began our unit on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
                           There is a spelling/vocabulary quiz on Thursday.
                           Students have the words and definitions.
List:
appetite - desire for food
bustling - move around with much energy
dervish - whirling dance
mahogany - reddish-brown wood used for furniture
mane - long hair on the back of a horse's neck
mischievous - behaving in an annoying playful manner
partridge - plump game bird
quaver - nervous tremble
steed - very powerful, large horse
whippoorwill - brownish nocturnal bird

Social Studies - We currently are discussing each candidate's (Clinton - Trump) platform

Homework October 13, 2016

Language Arts - Complete workbook pages 58 and 59.
                          We are beginning our unit on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
                          The kids are going to love it!
Social Studies - Presidential Quiz tomorrow
                          - Study the Presidential Packet and the Election Vocabulary
Tomorrow is our Presidential Vote! We talked at length about the Electoral Map and how a president is elected.

Electoral Map Game

I am interested in parental and guardian feedback. This year, I have greatly reduced homework assignments in Language Arts and SS. This is due to a trend in education which suggests less homework reduces student stress and places more emphasis on home and family time.
As a parent/guardian, do you believe this has been beneficial? Do you believe more homework should be assigned for review purposes?
I will give your child a ticket for my classroom drawing if you take the time to email me your opinion.
Thanks,
Mr. Walsh
jwalsh@northschuylkill.net

Homework October 12, 2016

Language Arts - No written homework. Read a book for 15 mins this evening.
Social Studies - We will have our Presidential Quiz Friday. Students received their study packets. We will review in class tomorrow.

Electoral College Website

Homework October 11, 2016

Language Arts - We are finishing up our last test and are getting prepared to begin the Washington Irving classic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Social Studies - We will have a test on the Presidential Process Friday. Students are receiving a packet, which will be highlighted, to study from. We will review in class Thursday.

The Class-Presidential Election is this Friday

Thursday - Our classes will have a "class hall debate/conversation" in which the candidates will answer questions prepared by their classmates. The candidates have a list of the questions to prepare from.
Friday - We will have the popular election vote after our quiz in the morning.
              We will compile the electoral votes to see which candidate is our class president
              during the afternoon.

Homework October 7, 2016

We had a great primary election week! All of the students did a fantastic job with their speeches and campaign posters. Next week we will begin the Presidential Elections for each homeroom.
Best of luck and happy campaigning to all of the candidates!

Mrs. Houser's Homeroom
Plaid Party - Abby Orkin
Polka- Dot Party - Logan Ganey
Striped Party - Noah Leonhardt

Mr. Walsh's Homeroom
Plaid Party - Logan Carl
Polka-Dot Party - Keegan Curry
Striped Party - Iris Stehr

Homework October 6, 2016

Students are giving their primary speeches. They did a fantastic job today!
Tomorrow we will vote and find out which candidates will run for the presidency next week.

Homework October 5, 2016

Language Arts - Quiz on Thunder Rose tomorrow.
                          Look over workbook p. 53
Social Studies - Speeches begin tomorrow!

Homework October 4, 2016

Election vocab quiz tomorrow

Speeches Thursday and Friday
No Language Arts HW tonight. Read a book for 10 mins before bed!

Homework October 3, 2016

Our classes focused on the primary elections taking place in our class on Friday.

Students began writing their campaign speeches and slogan posters.

Students were told which day they will give their speech. (Thursday or Friday)

Students may dress for the speech if they wish. Students may also bring in campaign buttons or stickers if they wish.

The primary vote will take place this Friday.

There is an Election Vocabulary quiz this Wednesday. Students made flashcards to study from.

*Reminder - the 5th grade will be attending an orchestra in Bloomsburg tomorrow from 9 until 12*