Homework
Your child is expected to write their homework in their agenda nightly. Parents are expected to sign the agenda nightly. At times I will write notes in the comment area. This is also an area where you can write comments or ask questions.
Students will be required to read 20 minutes per night. They will record the title of the book or article read, the beginning and ending pages, minutes read, and genre on their reading log. Please initial next to the log entry to show that you agree with the information written.
Students will complete spelling homework Tuesday and Thursday nights. They are to choose an activity from the list below.
Monday and Wednesday nights the students will have a reading or writing assignment.
Math homework will be sent home daily.
Math stars for week 1 week1 This is an optional challenge for students that would like to extend their thinking in math. Please print out this sheet and hand it in every Friday. If you need a copy, please let me know.
Spelling Homework
Choose 1 activity and record the activity down each night in your planner. If it is an activity for a peer to complete or an adult to watch, have the peer or adult sign next to the activity.
- Write each word in a sentence
- Write a paragraph using each word once. Include an opening and closing sentence.
- Create a word scramble with each word. Have a friend unscramble the words during BEAR time. Make sure the peer signs your planner.
- Design each word in a new way.
- Write each word and draw a picture of each meaning.
- Cut out letters from a newspaper or magazine and glue them together to form each word.
- Using sign language, spell out each word. Show an adult and have that adult sign your planner.
- Spelling hopscotch. Use your words and two markers of your choice.
- Write each word in cursive three times each.
- Websites to use for spelling homework. Please print off and bring to school.
- www.spellingcity.com – practice and games
- www.makebeliefscomix.com – make your own comic strip using your spelling words.
- www.readwritethink.org/crossword – create a crossword puzzle. Have a friend or parent solve and sign your agenda.
- http://www.puzzle-maker.com/WS/index.htm – word search maker. Have a friend or parent solve and sign your agenda.
