Reading
Our literature group is reading the Newbery medal award winning novel Sounder, by William H. Armstrong. The story is about a boy and his family who live in the deep South. They are sharecroppers for a wealthy farmer. To make ends meet, the father and son often hunt for raccoons and other animals whose pelts they can sell. They have a wonderful coon dog named Sounder, who is an excellent hunter. A difficult decision is made by the boy's father one day when food gets scarce for his family during the winter. This novel focuses on the family's hardships and life lessons. Then, one day the boy meets someone who will change his life forever.
This week and next we're reading chapters two through four, using context clues to determine word meanings, paying particular attention to cause/effect relationships, and analyzing character traits.
There will be a test on chapters 2-3 on Thursday.
There will be a test on chapters 2-3 on Thursday.
Writing/Grammar
We will be writing responses to literature in our journals with am emphasis on clarity and expression, and vivid language.
Spelling/Vocabulary
Chapter 2-3 Vocabulary/ Spelling Words:
1. separate
2. distinct
3. directions
4. curiosity
5. evidence
6. deputies
7. handcuffs
8. suddenly
9. voice
10. sheriff
11. mongrel
12. entangled
13. confusion
14. lunge
15. constrained
16. loneliness
17. whimper
18. inward
19. murmur
20. disappeared
Bonus: plaintive
Assignments:
Monday 5/7 - Students will write words in their agendas, noting the parts of speech.
Tuesday - 5/8 Word boxes (to become familiar with word meanings) completed in class.
Wednesday 5/9 - Students will start writing words in sentences in the context of the story. Finish for homework, due Thursday.
Thursday 5/10 - Create a word search with a key using all words from list. Paper provided. Finish for homework, due Friday.
Friday 5/11 - Study, study, study.....Practice, practice practice!!!
Monday 5/14 - TEST!!!
It is your child's responsibility to keep track of assignments in his or her agenda every day. Please monitor this at home and initial each day to help your child stay organized.
