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2/8/2010

Young International Towne: All countries are interdependent upon each other. We depend on other countries for certain goods. Shared Reading: A good summary contains only the most important information. Also, the venom from snakes could be helpful in medicine. Guided Reading: I determined the important events in my novel to draw in my Silent Summary. Writing: A good topic sentence can start with words like "before, since, even though, because". Math: How to multiply mixed numbers... It's A LOT of steps!!!!!!! Social Studies: Thomas Jefferson and others helped to draft the Decleration of Independence. (My test is on Thursday!)

2/3/2010

Writing: I reviewed the basics of writing a paragraph. I can use the five finger rule to help me. Math: We looked at models of multiplying fractions, and then came up with a rule. I can multiply the numerator by the numerator, and the denominator by the denominator. SS: I think that I did very well on my SS test. I did a good job writing a letter about being a patriot. Word Work: Pensive is an adjective that means quietly thoughtful.

2/2/2010

In PE, we learned about volleyball. I practiced hitting the ball over the net. Then, we had Shared Reading. Mrs. McKone stopped at the climax (most important part) of the book, because Georgie is about to get up on stage. In reading groups, we talked about determining importance. I need to practice this because it helps me remember important events to write a summary later. In writing, we learned how to cite sources from the internet. I will need to know this everytime I write a paper and use the internet for information. After lunch, we did not have math - we had an assembly with the author Mark Taylor Nobleman. He especially talked about why it is important to have perserverence, and not give up. I need to remember this when I am frustrated! Finally, we used our Social Studies notes to review the Chapter. I know the differences between the Loyalists and the Patriots.