Oct. 11, 2001

More About Homework

Now that the students have gotten used to the homework packets, it’s time to add more homework!

Reading

How do we become better readers? We read, read, read! To this end, students should continue to read for 20-30 minutes each evening. This week, we will start our Scholastic book club! This way families can purchase books at prices as low as 95¢. I have attached an order form and an envelope. Please fill out the order form and enclose the money in the envelope. You can pay with cash or with a check made out to Scholastic. This order is due by October 19^th.

Writing

It’s time to start our spelling & vocabulary homework. The first 4 lists will concentrate on the 60 most common words in children’s books. Your child should know most of these words. After that, we’ll use spelling words from the third-grade Signatures program. Students will need access to a children’s dictionary, scissors, glue, and crayons. Students will study the words Monday through Thursday and be tested on Friday.

Math

Students have three types of math homework assignments. First our Home Links are tied to the topics we are studying in class. Second, the Math Boxes, provide practice and review for concepts already covered in Everyday Math. Finally, students will do CIMS story problems. These problems have a similar format to the city-wide tests.

Homework Assignment Summary

Students, you are expected to work for about an hour each night on homework…

Reading

ü Read for 20-30 minutes. Write about one book on your log.

ü A story in the Wings textbook will sometimes be assigned.

Writing

ü Complete a language arts page.

ü Study your spelling words by completing a spelling page and testing yourself if the words are tricky for you.

Math

ü Complete your Math Boxes.

ü Complete your story problems.

ü Work with your family to complete your Home Links.

Check Your Work

ü Make sure your name is on the first page.

ü Make sure you did all your work.

ü Give your work to a guardian so they can see if it’s correct and they can help you.

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