1. class news Mrs. Nichols’ 10/22-10/26 Test Dates:
A Note from the Teacher
What’s Happening in...
This week in reading, we will read a text called Brave Harriet. We will learn to stop and ask questions about a text we read to help our comprehension. We will begin our informative writing unit. In grammar, we will begin learning about possessive nouns.
Test Dates:
Voc.Week 2/3 Test: 11/2
Grammar (Possessive Noun Quiz): 10/26
Comprehension Quiz: 10/26
Word Study List #6 Test: 11/2
Make sure to study vocabulary and spelling EVERY night. Students should also read at least 20 minutes each night.
Students may do a reading fair project for an EXTRA 10 points on their lowest ELA comprehension grade. Reading fair boards can be purchased in the office for $2.00.
Homework reminder
Homework packets are sent home on Mondays and due on Fridays. Study and practice vocabulary/spelling nightly.
Dates to remember
Honor’s Program: 10:00 AM on 10/26
Riverboat Field Trip: 11/7 (Wear class t=shirts!)
Thank You, Mrs. Nichols

2. class news Mrs. Nichols’ 10/22-10/26 Deed Needle Repeat Dream Peanut
Spelling words
vocabulary
Deed
Needle
Repeat
Dream
Peanut
Dollar
Spark
Bird
Fern
Spurt
Great
Want
Right
Around
Through
Study these nightly. Test is on 10/19.
Week 3 Vocabulary:
Isolated: kept away from others
Alter: to make a small change
Gullible: easily fooled or tricked
Emphasize: attention to something because it is important
Novice: someone who is new to something and does not have experience
Study nightly. Test is on 11/2 on week 3 and week 4 vocabulary.
Thank You, Mrs. Nichols