Weekly Spelling

Spelling w/e 5/18/12

hasn't, I've, I'd, we've, wouldn't, you'd, haven't, wasn't, they've, you've, she'd, didn't, won't, shouldn't, couldn't, weren't, we'd, hadn't, they'd, don't
 

Skill Reminder: C

 

ontractions with not end in n't, Contractions with have end in 've, Contractions with would or had end in 'd

To practice spelling, a great website is spelling city. Please click on the words spelling city to connect to the website.

Vocabulary Words: beckons, abandoned, multicultural, profitable, fares, rugged
Homework:

Monday: 5 times each word on lined paper

Tuesday: 10 choice sentences

Wednesday: 5 compound and 5 complex sentences

Thursday: pre-test and study for test on Friday morning

Compound sentences are two sentences joined by: and, or, but
They are not sentences that have a compound subject or object.
Compound Sentence:
We like winter but we do not like the snow. (two sentences joined by but)
The drive to Colorado was very scenic and we really enjoyed the drive up.(two sentences joined by and)
DO NOT WANT *****Compound subject
My friend and I go to school.
or
Compound object of verb:
My sister likes ice cream and candy.

 

Complex sentences are explained on a hand-out in your child's homework binder.

Math Homework

I have attached a link for nightly math homework.  Please check if your child's homework says Re-teach or Extra Practice on the bottom as there are two different assignments.  Reteach Answers - click on the word Reteach.