Language Arts
On Monday, we will spend the day creating and working on an outline for the Reading Log Project, which is due Friday, May 19th, for a major grade. Please make sure your child brings the book they have already completed and are using for the project with them on Monday, April 24th to school. On Wednesday and Friday, we will be working on a Media Literacy project and presentation. The students will have two class periods to complete project with a partner and be ready to present to their classes on Monday, May 1st for a major grade.
Homework
Homework will be given on Monday and due on Friday. Please make sure your child continues to read each evening and records their completed books on their reading logs. Reading Logs will be due on Friday, May 19th along with their project (each for a major grade).
Social Studies
This week, we will begin Ch. 11 over Economic Growth and Immigration. We will be learning about Inventors and Inventions. Students will identify important inventors from the period and match them to key inventions. We will also be discussing the impact of big business. Students will be able to explain how individuals and businesses made decisions about taking risks based upon a hope for profit. They will also describe how the growth of big business, such as steel, oil, and railroads, had an impact on increased urbanization.
Geography homework will be given on Tuesday and will be due on Thursday.
