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May 10, 2011 5-10-11: I know all that have email have internet, but perhaps some of you with internet, don't have email. Anyway, here's homework: Reading is 30 minutes – focus on book report. Math is the homework and remembering pages 247 and 248. Spelling – finish the packet. Writing – persuasion is all around us. Have a good evening. Helen

Posted by hchambers on May 10, 2011.

April 26, 2011 4-26-11: Homework tonight: Spelling page 143 – need dictionary; math – finish pages from yesterday’s lesson both workbook and homework and remembering; reading is 20 minutes + half aloud/1 sentence summary in planner. Thanks, Helen

PS: There was a mapping assignment for the midwest quiz given in class today. Many students did not complete the assignment and are finishing it at home. It is not to replace any of their assigned homework. They had plenty of time to write the 12 states of the Midwest in the order they occur on the map, 4 times. Thanks again, HC

Posted by hchambers on April 26, 2011.

April 21, 2011 4-21-11: Homework tonight is saxon math - the pages having to do with measurement units of length - students need to find items that are approximately the same size as the smaller units of measure. The next 2 pages have to do with area. We have worked on both of these math strands. Remind them area is a multiplication problem and involves square units of measure. Spelling is to study for their spelling test. Journal is to write a minimum of 2 paragraphs about not having electronics for the week - which includes the weekend. We have spent a lot of time writing. Please monitor what your child is doing and set the bar high: 2 paragraphs, 5 sentences/paragraph should be your minimum expectation. They can lament and plan for the first day back on power sourced entertainment. They can get focused on some other aspect of their life - perhaps appreciating the time to do something more thoroughly. This is a spring board for an on demand persuasive writing piece.

Posted by hchambers on April 21, 2011.

April 11, 2011 4-11-11: Dead Week! No homework this week. If there is unfinished work they will bring that home to complete. HC

Posted by hchambers on April 11, 2011.

April 08, 2011 4-8-11: No regular homework but they did bring home a little instruction sheet for making hominy. I cup corn to a quart of water with a tablespoon of baking soda. Boil for 10 minutes and then let soak overnight. This replaces the simmer for 3 hours - should work just as well. Enjoy!! Send any extras to class for others to see. thanks, Helen

Posted by hchambers on April 08, 2011.

April 06, 2011 4-6-11: Sorry so late. Homework: math - create 10 decimal numbers, then write them in fraction or mixed number form + write in word form; spelling - wordly wise folks need to work on section E and the regular need to do one more page; reading - 20 minutes with half aloud. He a good night. Helen

Posted by hchambers on April 06, 2011.

April 05, 2011 4-5-11: Hopefully this goes through. Reading - 20 min., half aloud; math - homework and remembering pages 283-84; spelling - page 133 of the regular spelling packet (proofreading/writing). Have a good evening, Helen

Posted by hchambers on April 05, 2011.

April 01, 2011 4-1-11: Basically there is no homework. But, they do have to predict how the Chambers' force of nature will act upon the rock sedimentation (slivered, pounded, peeled, etc. crayon pieces they "eroded" today). Have a great weekend. HC

Posted by hchambers on April 01, 2011.

March 30, 2011 3-3-11: Homework

Reading - 20 minutes with half aloud

Math - finish workbook pages 431-32 (the bottom of the page should be half done - please check that they change the tenths to hundredths by adding a zero if applicable) + homework and remembering pages 279-280 (odds first).

Spelling and grammar - the next page or activity.

Have a good afternoon. Helen

Posted by hchambers on March 30, 2011.

March 29, 2011 3-29-11: Sorry I'm late. Homework tonight is Spelling - the next page or activity; Math (odd first and no longer than 20 to 30 min) - Workbook page 427 (2 story problems) + cutout the decimal cards + Homework and Remembering 277 & 278 + Homework and Remembering 231 and 232; Reading - 20 min with half aloud. Try to limit homework to 60 minutes. Thanks, Helen

Posted by hchambers on March 29, 2011.

March 28, 2011 3-28-11: Hope the break was good! Homework: 30 minutes of reading / half aloud; Math (odds first) - Homework and Remembering pages 225/226 + 275/276; Spelling the next page (regular spelling is the word search) or activity (Wordly Wise Activity A). Remember no more than 20 to 30 minutes per subject area - the goal being 60 minutes a night for homework. Thanks, Helen

Posted by hchambers on March 28, 2011.

March 16, 2011 3-16-11: Thanks for all the bday well-wishes! As a gift for you I have some homework: Math a small review packet on fractions. Read a good book. Most of all - Have Fun!! Thanks, Helen

Posted by hchambers on March 16, 2011.

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