February 29- March 4

Barajas Classroom Newsletter

February 29- March 4

Bible - Language Arts - Social Studies

Subject	4th Grade and 5th Grade		NAD Key Learnings
Spelling	Spelling City		Use new vocabulary Read, write, and spell plurals
Reading for Pleasure	Construct Book Report/Journal		• Develop main idea outlines using number notes with topics and details Use library references • Write summaries
Group Read	The Devil’s Arithmetic		• Recognize and read grade appropriate sight words • Read silently for pleasure
Standardized Reading	Reading Plus		• Scan text to discover content • Analyze main ideas using concept maps • Scan text to discover content • Practice test-taking strategies
Grammar	WRaP Testing		*Read, write, and spell plurals *Recognize fragments and run-on sentences *Use the writing process • Write descriptions and personal experiences in sequence • Write to express opinion Comprehending, Studying, and Evaluating Ideas
Writing
Social Studies	Spanish American War		• Describe purpose, challenges, and economic incentives associated with the US colonization  • Describe how regions were linked economically and how trade affects the way people have their needs and wants met and what that had to do with the Spanish American War

Subject	Middle School		NAD Key Learnings
Art	Discovering Ancient Egyptian Art		Art objects in historical and cultural context
Bible	James 3:11-15		• The Bible, inspired and preserved • Relationship with Jesus   • Relationships with others based on Christian values • Christian principles
Spelling	Spelling City		Use new vocabulary Read, write, and spell plurals
Reading for Pleasure	Construct Book Report/Journal		• Develop main idea outlines using number notes with topics and details Use library references • Write summaries
Group Read	The Banner in the Sky		• Recognize and read grade appropriate sight words • Read silently for pleasure
Standardized Reading	Reading Plus		• Scan text to discover content • Analyze main ideas using concept maps • Scan text to discover content • Practice test-taking strategies
Grammar	WRaP Testing		*Read, write, and spell plurals *Recognize fragments and run-on sentences *Use the writing process • Write descriptions and personal experiences in sequence • Write to express opinion Comprehending, Studying, and Evaluating Ideas
Writing
Social Studies	Our World Today: 1970’s and Richard Nixon		• Modern America • Election process Government programs and business expansion • Labor movement • US market economy • Use charts, graphs, etc. to compare growth in commerce