1. No Spelling lists with test on Friday Essential rules will be covered in class with hands on activities Focus will be on prefixes, suffixes, and vocabulary Word Work

2. 100 minutes of reading per week outside of class Document reading minutes on reading log and sign Reading focus questions will be on a bookmark for notetaking while they read. Reading skills improve by reading Writing skills improve by reading Weekly visit to library- 3 books of choice, AR tests are available You can access Puster Library through our Lovejoy Website. (www.lovejoyisd.net)www.lovejoyisd.net Reading

3. Writing will be taught through workshop format as a process We write best about what we are experts on Research, Creative, poetry, persuasive, Non-fiction writing in content areas Handwriting- write legibly by selecting cursive or print Grammar and conventions are taught in the context of writing Writing

4. Before January, scoring is based on lessons taught and applied for each piece of writing Rubric- goal, used after January TAKS- Writing – beginning of March 1-4 examples Scoring

12. Map Skills Texas Geography Texas Exploration and Colonization Customs and Traditions Native Americans of Texas Free Enterprise System Social Studies