September 23, 2013

1. Terrific Third September 23, 2013 • Spelling List • Rule: Vowel Diphthongs- Also known as a gliding vowel, refers to two adjacent vowel sounds occurring within the same syllable . That is, the tongue moves during the pronunciation of the vowel. • Sight Words • between • own • below • country • plants • Rule Words • proud • bounce • annoy • amount • voyage • avoid • thousand • prowl • appoint • broil • shower • hour • choice • employ • poison • Dictation Sentences • Bounce the ball to the boy over there. • The lesson on plants was too long. • 2. Create a question using “buy” and “thousand” • Mark Your Calendars/Reminders: • September 27th- Picture Day • October 4th Early Release • October 9th-Progress Reports • October 14th-15th Staff Development/No School • October 25th-End of 1st Nine Weeks • October 31st-Report Cards • Science Project is due 27th of September • Anyone who has not signed up for Readingrewards.com needs to sign up. Week At a Glance: Reading: Author’s Purpose, Nonfiction Language/Writing: Narrative Writing Math: Rounding, Bar and Pictographs Science: Matter Phase Changes Social Studies: Communities