December 20, 2013

Have a wonderful holiday break.  See you in the 

New Year 2014!

Mrs. Ward and Mrs Panther

December 19, 2013

Block 1:  Vocabulary Note Cards

Block 3 & 4:  Dictation Sentences




Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

December 18, 2013

Vocabulary

Block 1:  Words on a Vine:  cap

Block 3 & 4:  Create your own sentences (7+ words in each sentence)


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December 17, 2013

Journal Writing:  EXPOSITORY (5+ paragraphs)


Describe your vision of an ideal vacation.





Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

December 16, 2013

Block 1:  Definitions and Parts of Speech

cape
caparison
captain
capitalism
recapitulate
capricious
capital
cap
capitulate
decapitate


Block 3 & 4:  Definitions and Parts of Speech

civil
fossil
stencil
utensil
devil
evil
nostril
tonsil
basil
gerbil

December 13, 2013

None, but you can always READ.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

December 12, 2013

Vocabulary

Block 1:  Vocabulary note cards

Block 3 & 4:  Dictation sentences

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

December 11, 2013

Vocabulary

Block 1:  Words on a Vine

Block 3 & 4:  Sentences using your vocabulary words.  (7+)

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

December 10, 2013

Journal Writing:  Expository

Describe your favorite game. Explain why it is your favorite.


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Reminder:

1st paragraph:  Introduce your three reasons (thesis statement)
2nd paragraph: 1st reason it is your favorite...smores (details)
3rd paragraph: 2nd reason it is your favorite...smores (details)
4th paragraph:  3 reason it is your favorite...smores (details)
5th paragraph:  Conclusion (Wrap it up...tortilla wrap with your above reasons restated)

Transitions:

First Reason Starters:  first of all, most important, to begin with, to start with

Second and Third Reason Starters:  also, another reason, equally important, furthermore, in a like manner, in addition, in fact, last of all, likewise, moreover, of greatest importance, undoubtedly

Summary/Conclusion Starters:  all in all, although there may be more reasons, in conclusion, in summary, on the whole, to conclude, to summarize

December 9, 2013

Block 1:  Definitions and Parts of Speech

commotion
remote
demote
mobile
promote
immobile
locomotion
unmotivated
emotion
automobile

Block 3 & 4:  Definitions and Parts of Speech

musical
electrical
medical
logical
critical
chemical
physical
tropical
vocal
practical


Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Friday, December 6th

None, but you can ALWAYS READ!

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, December 5th

Block 1:  Vocabulary Note cards

Block 3 & 4:  Vocabulary Sentences

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, December 4th 

Block 1 - Vocabulary:  Words on a Vine (worksheet) - aqua/hydra = water

Block 3 & 4 - Sentences (Own 7+)

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Tuesday, December 3rd

Journal Writing:  Think of a book that you have read and really enjoyed.  Write an essay explaining why you really enjoyed that book.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Monday, December 2nd

Block 3 and Block 4: Vocabulary - /cul/ spelled CLE (Parts of Speech)

cycle

cubicle

obstacle

bicycle

cuticle

miracle

spectacle

vehicle

particle

icicle


Block 1:  Vocabulary - aqua/hydra (water) (Definitions and Parts of Speech)

aquarelle

aqueduct

aqueous

aquamarine

aquatic

Aquarius

hydrophobia

hydraulic

hydrant

hydroponic

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

November 26, 2013

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

November 25, 2013

Good Morning!  My doctor has not cleared me to come back to school until after Thanksgiving.  :(  But I didn't hear him mention anything about popping in for a quick visit;  maybe I wasn't listening.  :)

I will be in to see you all either Monday or Tuesday.  I want to see you before the holiday and also to hear you read The Outsiders.  Mrs. Cobb will be your substitute and again my expectations are the same.  I spoke with her on Friday and oh my...some of us have found new seats next to our friends.  :)  Yikes!

All in all, I have heard favorable comments and I do appreciate that so much!

See you soon....<3

Mrs. Ward

November 17, 2013

Dear Students,

I needed to let you know what happened last week after I returned from Dance Competition on Monday, November 11^th.  Dancing with the Stars phoned as they saw me perform and asked if I would like to compete for their show….NOT!!!!  I WISH, but NOT!

I wasn’t feeling great on Tuesday and I attributed that to a long week-end, but as it turned out I had to go to the hospital for surgery – my gallbladder was removed. So that means, I have to put my dancing shoes away for a while and my teaching shoes.  L

I will be out this coming week:  November 18^th – 22^nd per the doctor’s orders.  I plan to be back on November 25^th.  I believe Mrs. Cobb will be your substitute teacher for the entire week.  I am not comfortable assigning homework when I’m not there, so NO HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK.  That makes me feel better already.  (I felt terrible not be able to communicate with you!!!!)

My expectations are still the same:

1.       Be helpful to the sub.
2.       Be kind. (I don’t want a negative report left on my desk.)
3.       Do the classwork that is assigned.

I will be checking emails and Edmodo.  If you have any questions, we can communicate via those venues.  With or without a gallbladder, I do need to let you know that I would choose “Teaching” over “Dancing with the Stars” any day!!!!  J  See you soon!

Love, Mrs. Ward

PS:  Read, Read, Read 

Friday, November 15th

None, but you can ALWAYS READ!

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, November 14th

Block 1:  Vocabulary Note cards

Block 3 & 4:  Vocabulary Sentences

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, November 13th

Block 1 - Vocabulary:  Words on a Vine (worksheet) - chron/temp = time

Block 3 & 4 - Sentences (Own 7+)

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Tuesday, November 12th

Journal Writing:

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Monday, November 11th

Block 3 and Block 4: Vocabulary - The Sound of /g/ spelled GU (Parts of Speech)

guess

guest

guilt

guide

guy

guitar

guard

disguise

tongue




Block 1:  Vocabulary - chron/temp (time) (Definitions and Parts of Speech)

anachronism

chronicles

chronic

chronometer

temporary

extemporaneous

contemporary

tempo

synchronize

tempest

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Friday, November 8th

None, but you can always READ!

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, November 7th

Journal Writing: REVISION 

Revise one (1) of your writings in your writing folder.


Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, November 6th

Edmodo Assignment

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Friday, November 1st

ALL ABOUT ME PROJECTS DUE TODAY!

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, October 31st

No Homework!

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, October 30th



Block 1:  Vocabulary:  Words on a Vine (worksheet) - astra/stell = star

Block 3 & 4:  Vocabulary Sentences (Own 7+ words)

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Tuesday, October 29th



Journal Writing:  "It was a cold Halloween night when I saw the..."

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Monday, October 28th

Block 3 and Block 4: Vocabulary - The Sound of /m/ spelled mb (Parts of Speech)

comb
thumb
numb
bomb
plumber
crumb
climb
lamb
limb
dumb




Block 1:  Vocabulary - astra,stell (star) (Definitions and Parts of Speech)

astronomy
asteroid
constellation
stelliform
astrodome
astrologer
stellar
aster
asterisk
disaster

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Friday, October 25th

1) assignment from your All About Me is due today.

Read over the week-end!  :)

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, October 24th




Vocabulary

Block 1:  Notecards

Block 3 and 4:  Sentences

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, October 23rd



Block 1:  Vocabulary:  Words on a Vine (worksheet) - ped/pod = foot

Block 2:  Vocabulary:  Build your own sentences.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Tuesday, October 22nd



Journal Writing:  Pretend that you are a jack-o-lantern. Describe Halloween from a jack-o-lantern's point of view.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Monday, October 21st

Block 3 and Block 4: Vocabulary - exception fo the rule "I-Before-E"
(Parts of Speech

Keith
seize
neither
Sheila
weird
sheik
leisure
either
protein
caffeine




Block 1:  Vocabulary - ped,pod (foot) (Definitions and Parts of Speech)

podiatrist
pedestal
impediment
centipede
pedometer
quadruped
pedestrian
pedal
pedicure
tripod

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Friday, October 18th

1) assignment from your All About Me is due today.

Read over the week-end!  :)

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, October 17th



Vocabulary

Block 1:  Notecards

Block 3 and 4:  Sentences

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, October 16th



Vocabulary:  Words on a Vine (worksheet) - geo/terr = earth

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Tuesday, October 15th

Journal Writing:  Imagine one day when you were popping popcorn and it wouldn’t stop popping.  Write a story about what you did to stop the popcorn from popping. 

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Monday, October 14th

Block 3 and Block 4: Vocabulary (Parts of Speech) -ice

practice
notice
justice
office
novice
service
device
twice
advice
sacrifice




Block 1:  Vocabulary - geo, terr (earth) (Definitions and Parts of Speech)

geology
geocentric
geode
Mediterranean
terrain
terrace
inter
geometry
subterranean
geography

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Friday, October 11th

(

1) assignment from your All About Me is due today.

Read over the week-end!  :)

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, October 10th



Vocabulary

Block 1:  Notecards

Block 3 and 4:  Sentences

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, October 9th



Vocabulary:  Words on a Vine (worksheet) - gen = birth/origin

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Tuesday, October 8th

Journal Writing:  You are on a small boat in a tropical ocean.  A storm blows your boat onto the shore of an island.  You walk up the beach. Then - something unexpected happens. Write a story about what happens.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther 

Monday, October 7th

Block 3 and Block 4:  Vocabulary (Parts of Speech)

picture
adventure
nature
temperature
mixture
moisture
capture
feature
future
sorry



Block 1:  Vocabulary - gen (birth/origin) - (Definitions and Parts of Speech)

progeny
generous
genius
gender
genteel
generic
generation
genesis
genuine
indigenous

Friday, October 4th

None, but you can always READ.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, October 3rd

Block 1:  Note cards (mal)

Block 3 and 4: Vocabulary:  Sentences

*On a new notebook piece of paper, rewrite your sentences from class.  Underline your vocabulary words.

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Wednesday, October 2nd

Vocabulary:  mal = bad

Words on a Vine worksheet.

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Tuesday, October 1st

Journal Writing:

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Monday, September 30th

Block 1:  Vocabulary - mal = bad

malevolent
malapropism
malicious
malodorous
malady
malaria
malediction
malefactor
malignant
malpractice

Block 3 and 4:  Vocabulary:  Words Ending in IVE

Parts of Speech

creative
effective
expensive
detective
alternative
negative
positive
sensitive
cursive
**tomorrow

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Friday, September 27th

None, but you can always READ.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, September 26th

Block 1:  Vocabulary notecards.

Block 3 and 4:  Vocabulary - Dictation Sentences

*On a new notebook piece of paper, rewrite your sentences from class.  Underline your vocabulary words.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, September 25th

Vocabulary:  manu = hand

Words on a Vine worksheet.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Tuesday, September 24th

Journal Writing:

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Monday, September 23rd

Block 1:  Definitions and Parts of Speech - manu=hand

manufacture
manual
manuscript
manicure
manacle
manager
manipulate
maneuver
mandate
emancipate

Block 3 and Block 4 - Vocabulary:  Words Ending in AIN

Parts of Speech:

mountain
certain
captain
fountain
bargain
curtain
complain
remain
maintain
detain

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Friday, September 20th

None, but you can always READ.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Thursday, September 19th

Block 1:  miss/mitt note cards


Block 3 & 4:  Vocabulary:  Sentences

*On a new notebook piece of paper, rewrite your sentences from class.  Underline your vocabulary words.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Wednesday, September 18th

Vocabulary:  miss, mitt = to send

Vocabulary worksheet:  Mission to Mars

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Tuesday, September 17th

Journal Writing:  Write a story using one (1) of the four pictures.

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Monday, September 16th

Block 1:  Definitions and Parts of Speech (miss, mitt = to send)

commissioner
smite
transmit
admissible
missive
submissive
permit
missionary
missile
remittance

Block 3 & 4:  Unit 2:  The Sound of /k/ Spelled CH

Parts of Speech

echo
character
chemistry
orchestra
mechanic
chronic
ache
stomach
anchor
Chris

Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther

Friday, September 13th

None, but you can always READ.


Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Panther