A Look Ahead 2-9

Spelling List

1.       public opinion

2.       independence

3.       resolution

4.       preamble

5.       pacifist

6.       regiment

7.       biography

8.       transparent

9.       scrupulous

1.   euphemism (This is why we only have 10 this week.)

Reading: In our lit groups students will work on reading 10-20 pages every day. Some reading will be done at home. We will focus on the author’s purpose, main ideas, developing themes, developing conflicts, and writing this week. Students will also begin a vocabulary booklet for unknown words within the story. 

Math: We will begin chapter 9 in your text on adding and subtracting fractions. We will try to get through lesson 6 on multiples. The correlating homework will be in your workbook on pages 107-112. 

Social Studies: We will begin chapter 9 The Revolutionary War. Now that the colonists are at war, we will identify contributions of significant people by writing and presenting a biography.  We will learn about a popular pamphlet called, Common Sense. We will read and interpret the Declaration of Independence, and analyze the cause of Americans taking sides. We will continue reading King George III What was His Problem, and will begin watching Liberty on P.B.S. Also keep your eye on the blog for sites. 

Science: We will continue to learn about the physical and behavior adaptations of animals.  We will learn about environmental conditions that can lead to endangered species due to not being about to adapt, or due to destruction and pollution of their habitat. You will do a miniature research project on extinct or endangered species. It will be due on February 17^th.  Our final Ecology test will be the 18^th.