August 30th

Spelling- List the spelling words with the long vowels: a, e, i, o, u under the corresponding vowels
Reading- Read for 15-20 minutes (I hope everyone has already started reading their Realistic Fiction book)
Math- (4th Grade) p. 31; 2-12 even
          (5th Grade) p. 7; 1-17 odd
Science- Study the Study Guide and vocabulary terms
Social Studies- Study the Study Guide and vocabulary terms

August 29th

Spelling- Write spelling words in cursive:
gain, cream, sweet, past, reach, field, break, shape, steep, pray, pain, glass, cheap, steak, chief, graceful, descent, athletic, knead, activity
Root Words:

dict-to say                 (contradict, dictate, diction, predict)

duc-to lead, bring, take    (deduce, produce, reduce)

gress- to walk         (digress, transgress, progress)

ject- to throw          (reject, inject, interject, project, reject, subject)

pel- to drive            (compel, dispel,impel, repel)

Math- 4th Grade p. 31 (1-17 odd)
          5th Grade p. 7 (2-14 even)
Social Studies- Study the Study Guide and vocabulary cards
Science- Complete the Study Guide handout and review labeling of a plant and animal cell.
              Know the difference between a plant and animal cell

August 25th

Spelling/ELA:

• Complete Handout on proofreading and writing a realistic story. Students only have to write the prewrite and the draft on the bottom portion.
• Study for Root words and Spelling Test

Math:
Complete the handout

Science:
Study vocabulary terms

Social Studies:
Study vocabulary cards

August 23

Spelling- Use your spelling list to answer the questions on the handout
Math- Rounding worksheet
Social Studies- Studies vocabulary cards

Monday, August 22nd

• Write your spelling word in ABC order. These are your spelling words for Friday's Test. In addition, your root words are:

1. Geo means earth
2. micro means small
3. auto means self
4. cycle means circle
5. graph means written

• 4th Grader's Math p. 39 ( 7-19)
• 5th Grader's Math p. 3 (12-19)
• Find a book for your Realistic Fiction book report due October 4th

Wednesday August 17th

Welcome to Mrs. Butler's homework blog!This is where you will find all of your homework assignments. I will try to keep it updated daily. Tonight please complete the "About Me Poster". Color everything you think needs to be colored and write NEATLY. These will be displayed in the room. Have fun!!! I am looking forward to getting to know each of you. :)