This Week’s Homework
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8/28 – 9/2 “Personal Narratives”
9/19 – 9/23 “Extreme Weather”
9/26 – 9/30 “Extreme Weather” II
10/3 – 10/7 “Night of the Twisters”
10/10 – 10/14 “Night of the Twisters” II
10/17 – 10/21 “Tall Tales”
10/24 – 10/28 “Tall Tales” II
10/31 – 11/4 “End of 9 Weeks Review List”
11/7 – 11/10 “Ancient Greece”
11/14 – 11/18 “Greek Mythology”
11/28 – 12/2 “Landforms” I
12/5 – 12/9 “Landforms” II
12/12 – 12/16 “Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
1/3 – 1/6 “Landforms” III
1/9 – 1/13 “Weathering” I
1/16 – 1/20 “Weathering” II
1/30 – 2/3 “Newport History”
2/6 – 2/10 “Living History of Eastern N.C.”
2/13 – 2/17 “Short Stories”
2/21 – 2/24 “Poetry” I
2/27 – 3/2 “Poetry” II
3/5 – 3/9 “Poetry” III
3/12 – 3/19 “Poetry” IV (Review)
3/26 -3/30 “Types of Fiction”
4/2 – 4/6 “Geometry Terms”
4/16 – 4/20 “Goal 1-Reading & Science” (Ecosystems)
4/23 – 4/27 “Goal 2-Reading & Science” (Landforms and Erosion)
4/30 – 5/4 “Goal 3-Reading & Science” (Weather and Climate)
5/7 – 5/11 “Goals 4 & 5-Reading & Science” (Forces and Motion)
Link to spellingcity.com
(Go “Home” and type in your child’s list.)
http://spellingcity.com
Click the Link Below for “Poem Recitation” Directions and Rubric
Click this Link for the “Poetry Project” Directions and Rubric
How to devise consistent routines to help all children complete and hand in their homework on time
*Information taken from ADDitude Magazine
Tips for Homework
Homework demands discipline and focus. Youngsters have to copy assignments, bring home the right books, and keep track of due dates — tasks that might trip up kids with ADHD. Here’s how parents and teachers can help:
At Home
- Ensure that assignments come home. If your child has trouble copying homework assignments, alert his teacher. She may allow him to read the assignments into a cassette recorder, or may be willing to e-mail them to you at home.
- Establish time for homework. Some children need a break after classes. Others work best while still in “school mode.” If after-school activities make a regular schedule impossible, post a weekly calendar that lists homework start and finish times each day.
- Select a spot for homework. Find a place your child can work comfortably – the kitchen table, where there’s room to spread out, or perhaps a quiet nook in the den. Allow background music if it helps her focus, but keep distractions to a minimum.
Don’t let him/her procrastinate: Make sure she understands the assignment and gets started, then stay nearby to offer support.
- Schedule a five-minute break for every 20 minutes of work. Concentration takes a lot of energy for kids (especially those with AD/HD). Short, frequent breaks help them recharge.
- Respect your child’s “saturation point.” If he’s too tired or frustrated to finish his homework, let him stop. Write a note to the teacher explaining that he did as much as he could. If he has problems focusing, writes slowly, or needs extra time to understand concepts, assignments may consistently take longer than expected. Speak with his teacher about reducing the homework load.
- Check to see that finished homework is packed in your child’s book bag - and that the bag is placed by the front door.
- Praise your child’s efforts and reward him with a favorite snack or game. Some kids benefit from a token system: When your child finishes his homework on time, add a star to a chart. The stars can be redeemed for special privileges or items from a wish list.
