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SCIENCE:
Today we continued to review for TCAP by checking, discussing and correcting questions 33–64 of the TCAP Coach Workbook. We also began lessons 1 and 2 in the Blue TCAP review workbook.
NO HOMEWORK!!!!!
READING:
Today we discussed the elements of an Essay and completed two essay exercises: Shaquill O’Neal and “The Mason-Dixon Memory” (pages 534–545).
HOMEWORK:
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SCIENCE:
Weather project grades were given back to students and discussed. We also continued to work on TCAP practice questions.
NO HOMEWORK!!!!!!!!!!!
READING:
We reviewed the elements of prose writing and began discussing the elements of poetry. Students also completed a short practice exercise on pages 482–483 in the reading textbook, as well as vocabulary terms for collection 5.
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SCIENCE:
Students finished presenting group projects on Weather and completed the test covering chapters 15 and 16.
NO HOMEWORK!!!!!!!
READING:
Library Day with Dr. Crafford!!!
NO HOMEWORK!!!!!
REMINDER: GET YOUR 30 A. R. POINTS FOR THE FINAL QUARTER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR NOW!!!! DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!!

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SCIENCE:
We began class by checking and correcting study guide answer sheets for our test on Chapters 15 and 16 tomorrow. Students also began their group oral presentations on “Weather”. We will continue our presentations after the test tomorrow.
HOMEWORK:
STUDY FOR YOUR TEST TOMORROW!!!!!
READING:
Students participated in a class discussion on poetry and prose with the help [...]

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SCIENCE:
Today students were responsible for bringing the report portion of their project on “Weather” to be checked in class. We also checked, corrected, and discussed the two worksheets given yesterday on “Station Models and Weather Maps”. Students were also given a study guide for the upcoming test on chapters 15 and 16 in the [...]

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SCIENCE:
Students finished chapter 16 on “Weather’ by completing two assignments to practice reading weather maps, symbols, and station models.
REMEMBER:
Reports for your weather projects are due tomorrow!!!!! No Excuses!!!!!!
Group presentations will begin on Wednesday, after the Chapter 15/16 Summary Test.
READING:
Students finished watching the video on the story: “King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone”.
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SCIENCE:
It’s finally here!!!! Spring Break begins tomorrow!!!!!!!!
To finish out the week, the students finished discussion on chapter 16: “Understanding Weather” and worked on group projects about weather. Don’t forget your project is due by Wednesday March 26th!
Get plenty of rest, enjoy your spring break, and get ready for TCAP. It’s only three weeks away!!!!
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SCIENCE:
We discussed weather and the formation of clouds. We also discussed the different types of air masses and fronts that are created due to the changes in weather patterns. Students finished the class by completing a brief vocabulary quiz on the assigned vocabulary terms for chapter 15 and 16.
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READING
We discussed the elements of [...]

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SCIENCE:
Students discussed the different types of winds, tools used to measure wind, and the effects of air pollution on the atmosphere. We also answered our discussion questions along with the powerpoint presentation on “Wind and Air Pollution”.
HOMEWORK:
VOCABULARY QUIZ IS TOMORROW!!!!!! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!
READING:
Today was a “CATCH UP” Day on all assignments for our two reading [...]

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SCIENCE:
Students watched a video on weather and completed the vocabulary exercise review worksheet for their voc. quiz on Thursday.
HOMEWORK:
STUDY FOR YOUR VOCABULARY QUIZ/ FINISH VOC. REVIEW WORKSHEET!!!!!
READING:
Students began reading the story: “Sir Girwain and the Loathly Lady”. We will continue to read the story in class tomorrow. Students also completed workbook pages 255–268.
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