Monday, October 5, 2015

Homework Routines

Welcome to Class 3-203!

Every night, the children will get homework in the following subjects:
1. Reading Log- read and log for 30 mins (Recently revised)
2. Math- depending on how they do during the lesson each day, the hw will vary and will be differentiated based on their performance during class.
3. Vocabulary- 10 words will be provided to the children each week, on Monday.  The following Monday, there will be an assessment on those words assigned the previous week. (work should be completed in their Vocabulary notebook.)

Common Core Vocabulary Homework
Monday
Write each word 4 times each in your Vocabulary Notebook.
Be sure to use your best handwriting.
Tuesday
Sentences- Write each of your vocabulary words in a sentence.  (You may change the form of the word ex: allow- My mom allowed me to play on the computer after I finished my homework.
Wednesday
Create a word search using the “graphic organizer”.
-      Using all of your vocabulary words, write the words horizontally, vertically, or diagonally in the boxes. Then write the words in a word box at the bottom of the word search.  Finally, hide your words by filling in the empty boxes with random letters.
DO NOT SOLVE.
Thursday
Match the Meaning, Synonyms and Antonyms:
-      Look at the definition and match it to the correct word.
-      Circle the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word or phrase in dark print.
-      Circle the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word or phrase in dark print.
Friday
Definition Match- Using all your vocabulary words.  List these words on the left side of your paper.  Then write the definitions of each word on the right side of the paper but mix them up so a partner will be able to match the words and definitions.  DO NOT SOLVE.
-      Study for your Vocabulary Test on Monday.
-      Have mom or dad give you a practice test.

4. Science/ Social Studies-  Depending on what work was done in class, they may or may not get homework daily in these two subjects. (work should be completed in their Science/Social Studies notebook.)

5. Writing/Grammar- Depending on what work was done in class, they may or may not get homework daily in this subject. (work should be completed in their ELA notebook or otherwise advised.)

 If your child forgets their notebook, this is not a problem. They can do it on looseleaf paper and glue it into the notebook upon their return the next day.



I am excited about working with your children! Thank you!