class news Mrs. Nichols’ 2/4-2/8 A Note from the Teacher What’s Happening in... This week in reading, our focus skill is determining theme (central idea) of a drama. In grammar, our skill for the week is pronoun/antecedent agreement. In writing, we will begin practicing for our state writing test by reviewing the R.A.C.E strategy when answering writing prompts. Test Dates: Reading Comprehension Assessment: 2/8 Grammar Quiz: 2/8 Spelling Test: 2/14 Vocabulary Quiz: 2/14 Make sure to study vocabulary and spelling EVERY night. Students should also read at least 20 minutes each night. I would appreciate any donations of Ticonderoga pencils  Homework reminder Beginning on 1/14, homework will be checked DAILY. Study vocabulary/spelling nightly. Dates to remember 2/14: Class Valentines’ Parties at 1 PM Thank You, Mrs. Nichols

class news Mrs. Nichols’ 2/4-2/8 Author Pause Dawn Awful Crawl Almost Spelling words vocabulary Author Pause Dawn Awful Crawl Almost Principal Global Fool Balloon Don’t While Something Example Always Study these nightly. Test is on 2/14. Week 5: Drowsy: ready to fall asleep Mend: to repair Unite: to come together Accurate: free from mistakes Massive: large Study nightly. Test is on 2/8 on week 5 and 6 vocabulary. Thank You, Mrs. Nichols