Thursday, June 6, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 6/6

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday June 6, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 219

Math
Redo page 691 (2-13) in your notebook and show all work.

Spelling
What problem have you recently solved for yourself? Write an essay that explains the problem and the steps you took to solve it. Use SIX spelling words in your writing.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 6/5

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday June 5, 2013
Reading
Practice book, page 218

Math
"My Homework" pages 693-694

Spelling
ABC order 20x each

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 6/4

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday June 4, 2013
Reading
Write a paragraph in which you identify the author's purpose (inform, entertain, inquire, persuade) and support your ideas with examples from the text.

Math
"My Homework" pages 687-688

Language Arts
Extra Practice 1-25 page 406

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, June 3, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 6/3

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday June 3, 2013

Reading
Write a sentence using each Story Word from today's lesson.

Math
Independent Practice 2-13 on page 679. Redo in your notebook. SHOW WORK!!!

Religion
How many holy days of obligation does the Church celebrate in the United States?

When are some good times during the day to engage in prayer?

REMINDER: Religion Test tomorrow!

Have a great day!


Thursday, May 30, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 5/30

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday May 30, 2013

Reading
Practice Book page 214

Math
"My Homework" pages 681-682

Science
1. What types of waves are found in the electromagnetic spectrum?

2. What characteristics do light waves travel?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 5/29

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday May 29, 2013

Reading
Practice Book page 211

Math
"My Homework" pages 667-668

Math test this week

Spelling
ABC order ten times each

Have a great day!


Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 5/28

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday May 28, 2013

Reading
1-5 on page 731

Math
"My Homework" pages 655-656
Math test this week

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, May 23, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 5/23

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday May 23, 2013

Reading
Who was responsible for the first five balloon flights, and when did they take place? Identify each flight and explain what made it special.

Math
"My Homework" pages 641-642

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each.

Have a great four-day weekend!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 5/22

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday May 22, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 210 (see lesson for directions)

Math
"My Homework" pages 629-630

Reminder: dress down tomorrow (red, white, and blue)

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 5/21

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday May 21, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 208

Math
"My Homework" pages 623-624

Social Studies
Imagine that you are farmers in the western US in 1803. Write a letter to a friend in the East telling them how the new Louisiana Purchase might affect farmers in the West.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, May 20, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 5/20

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday May 20, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 207

Language Arts
21-40 on page 237. Write each sentence in your notebook

Religion
1. What is prayer?
2. What are the five different forms of prayer?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, May 16, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 5/16

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday May 16, 2013

Math
"My Homework" pages 617-618

Social Studies
1-6 on page 360

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Stop Bullying Speak Up


Today Ms. Casey visited our class and spoke to us about bullying. We also watched a video from Cartoon Network.

Cartoon Network continues its campaign against bullying with a new televised special called "The Bully Effect." The true story of Alex Libby and how bullying affected his life. Here is the website:

STOP BULLYING SPEAK UP

For more information, please visit the website.

Mr. LaFrossia

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 5/15

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday May 15, 2013

Reading
Summary

Science
1-6 on page 553
Study for exam - Friday (Chapter 16)
Bring dB meter

Religion
1. What happens during the last part of the Mass?
2. How does the celebration of the Eucharist affect our lives?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 5/14

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday May 14, 2013

Reading
1-5 on page 691

Math
Study for exam - tomorrow (Chapter 8)

Spelling
Spelling words ABC order ten times each

Language Arts
Writing Activity - A Recipe (see lesson)

Social Studies
Study for exam - tomorrow (Chapter 8)

Science
Study for exam - Friday (Chapter 16)

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, May 13, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 5/13

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday May 13, 2013

Reading
Use today's Story Words (scout, hawk, campsite, gear, and alibis) in a sentence and define them.

Math
"My Homework" pages 599-600

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each
Spelling test tomorrow

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, May 9, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 5/9

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday May 9, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 193
"The Little Mermaid" project (see blog), due MONDAY

Math
"My Homework" pages 593-594

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Spelling and Vocabulary Website



Here is the link to the new Spelling and Vocabulary Website:

Spelling and Vocabulary Website

The username is the first letter of your first name and your last name (no spacing). If you were assigned a number, enter that after the last name. For example, jdoe11 is John Doe, and the number 11.

Enjoy!

Mr. LaFrossia

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 5/7

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday May 7, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 191
"The Little Mermaid" project (see blog), due FRIDAY

Spelling
Use the spelling words in a sentence.

REMINDER: Early dismissal tomorrow.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, May 6, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 5/6

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday May 6, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 190

Math
"My Homework" pages 587-588

Spelling
Spelling words ABC order, ten times each

Social Studies
1. What are checks and balances?
2. How can Congress pass a law that the President has vetoed?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Friday, May 3, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Friday 5/3

Here is today's classwork and homework.

No Homework Friday!

Enjoy your weekend.

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, May 2, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 5/2

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday May 2, 2013

Reading
Summary

Math
"My Homework" pages 581-582

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia

PS: Reminder, tomorrow is early dismissal (half day).


Monday, April 29, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 4/29

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday April 29, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 187

Math
"My Homework" pages 567-568

Spelling
Use spelling words in a sentence

Religion
What happens during the Liturgy of the Word?
Whom does the entire assembly pray for?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, April 25, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 4/25

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday April 25, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 181

Math
"My Homework" pages 555-556

Language Arts
Writing Activity (p. 195)

Social Studies
Design a poster that honors the Bill of Rights. List some of the amendments, and add pictures of freedoms that you enjoy.
Due MONDAY!

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 4/23

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday April 23, 2013

Reading
Use your Summary Chart to help you summarize "The Gri Gri Tree." When you prepare your summary, be sure to include only important events and details.

Math
"My Homework" pages 523-524

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each

Religion
What are the Introductory Rites?
Who are some of the people involved in the celbration of the liturgy?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, April 22, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 4/22

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday April 22, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 178

Math
Lesson 9 handout

Spelling
Study for test

Social Studies
Questions 1-4, and 6 on page 333. Do not write the questions

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, April 18, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 4/18

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday April 18, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 177

Math
"My Homework", pages 529-530

Language Arts
"Extra Practice" 1-20 page 252

Social Studies
Write a set of classroom rules that illustrates the ideas in the Constitution.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 54/17

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday April 17, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 174

Math
"My Homework", pages 517-518

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, April 15, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 4/15

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday April 15, 2013

Spelling
Spelling  words ABC order ten times each
Study for exam

Language Arts
Extra Practice 1-25 p. 250

Religion
Pages 128-129
Study for exam tomorrow

Social Studies
Write one sentence about each of the following leaders: James Madison, Edmund Randolph, William Paterson, Roger Sherman, and Gouverneur Morris

Have a nice day.


Thursday, April 11, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 4/11

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday April 11, 2013

Reading
Write a sentence using today's Story Words.

Math
"My Homework" pages 497-498

Spelling
Write a sentence using each spelling word

Language Arts
Extra Practice 1-25 p. 249

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 4/9

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday April 9, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 171

Math
"My Homework" pages 491-492

Religion
What did Jesus want his followers to understand after he fed five thousand people?
What happens when we receive the Eucharist?

Social Studies
What does the Constitution do?
What rules would you include in a constitution for your school? Defend your choices.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, April 8, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 4/8

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday April 8, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 170

Math
"My Homework" pages 485-486

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each

Language Arts
Extra Practice, page 248 1-20

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 3/26

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday March 26, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 160

Religion
When are we called to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist?
What is a sacrifice?

Have a great Easter vacation!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, March 25, 2013

Happy Easter

Parents and Students,

I won't be in this Wednesday or Thursday. I would like to wish you and your family and blessed and safe Easter vacation!

Mr. LaFrossia

Classwork and Homework - Monday 3/25

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday March 25, 2013

Reading
Write a sentence using each Vocabulary and Story words

Math
Handout

Spelling
Write a sentence using Spelling words

Language Arts
Grammar Practice book pages 4-5

Science
Answer questions 1-6 on page 503. You do not need to write the questions.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, March 21, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 3/21

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday March 21, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 157

Math
Study for quiz tomorrow

Spelling
Spelling words ABC order ten times each

Language Arts
Grammar Practice book pages 2-3

Religion
What is Passover?
What did the breaking of the bread at the Last Supper mean?

Have a nice day.

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 3/20

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday March 20, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 156

Math
"My Homework" pages 459-460

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each

Social Studies
Answer questions 1-4 on page 297. Do not write the questions.

Science
Use Vocabulary words in a sentence

Religion
Write a reflection on your experience doing the Stations. One paragraph (3-5 sentences) minimum. Loose leaf paper or typed.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia



Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Pope Francis Mass

Here is the link of the Installation Mass of Pope Francis I.


Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 3/19

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday March 19, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 153
Study for test

Language Arts
Practice book,  page 1

Spelling
Practice book, pages 132-133
Study for test

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, March 14, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 3/14

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday March 14, 2013

Reading
Write a sentence using vocabulary and story words

Math
Lesson 11 - handout

Social Studies
1-5 on page 289. Do not write the questions

Spelling
ABC order ten times each

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 3/13

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday March 13, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 150

Math
"My Homework" pages 447-448

Language Arts
Grammar Practice Book, page 125-126

Science
Narrative Writing - Many forms of energy are around us and within us. Write two or three paragraphs describing some ways you use energy in a typical day.

Spelling
ABC order ten times each

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Spelling Words - North Pole South Pole


Click the link below. You can play the online games using our spelling words!

Spelling Words - North Pole South Pole

Mr. LaFrossia

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 3/12

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday March 12, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 149

Math
"My Homework" pages 427-428

Spelling
Spelling word ten times each

Social Studies
Answer questions 1-4 on page 273
Answer questions 1-4 on page 280
Do not write the questions, only the answers

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, March 7, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 3/7

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday March 7, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 144
Study for exam

Math
"My Homework" pages 415-416

Language Arts
Grammar Practice Book, page 122

Spelling
Study for exam

Religion
What happens when we respond to the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
How can we become witnesses of Jesus Christ?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 3/6

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday March 6, 2013.

Reading
Use the Vocabulary and Story words in a sentence.

Math
Study for exam tomorrow.

Language Arts
"Extra Practice" 1-25, page 412

Science
Questions 1-6, page 477. Write the questions in your notebook.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 3/5

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday March 5, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 140

Math
"My Homework" pages 407-408

Spelling
Write a sentence using each spelling word.

Religion
What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?
How do the gifts of the Holy Spirit help us?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Friday, March 1, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Friday 3/1

Here is today's classwork and homework.

"No Homework Friday!"

Have a nice weekend.

Mr. LaFrossia



Thursday, February 28, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 2/28

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday February 28, 2013

Math
"My Homework" pages 395-396

Religion
Why does the celebration of Confirmation take place within Mass?
What are the three main parts of the Confirmation Mass?
Study for test tomorrow (chapter 8)

Social Studies
Write a Persuasive Letter. Imagine that you are a member of the First Continental Congress. Write a letter to persuade King George III that he ought to respect the colonists' rights.

Language Arts
"Extra Practice" exercise 1-25, page 413. Write each sentence in your notebook.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 2/27

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday February 27, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 137
Study for exam tomorrow.

Math
"My Homework" pages 383-384

Spelling
Study for exam  tomorrow.

Language Arts
"Extra Practice" exercise 1-25, page 499. Write each sentence in your notebook.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, February 25, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 2/25

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday February 25, 2013

Reading
Write a sentence using vocabulary words (including the story words from today's lesson).

Spelling
Write a sentence using the spelling words.

Religion
What do we call the individuals who are preparing for Confirmation?
Why is it necessary to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Language Arts
"Extra Practice" exercise 1-25, page 498. Write each sentnec in your notebook.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, February 21, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 2/21

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday February 21, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 134

Math
"Reflect" page 370

Spelling
ABC order, ten times each

Language Arts
"Extra Practice" exercise 1-25, page 497

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 2/10

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday February 20, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 133

Math
"My Homework" pages 365-366

Social Studies
Questions 1-6 on page 259. Do not write the questions, but answer using complete sentences.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 2/19

Here is today's classwork for today.

Homework Summary for Tuesday February 19, 2013

Reading
Practice Book page 123
Science Activity - Due Friday (see classwork)
Study for exam - Tomorrow

Math
"My Homework" pages 345-346

Language Arts
"Extra Practice" exercises 1-25 pages 496

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Friday, February 15, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Friday 2/15

Here is today's classwork and homework

No Homework Friday!

Enjoy your three-day weekend.

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, February 14, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 2/14

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday February 14, 2013

Reading
Use vocabulary words in a sentence (do not include the story words)

Math
Study for exam

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each

Social Studies
Questions 1-6 on page 248. Write each question and answer using complete sentences.

Religion
Who usually confirms those who have prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?
What are two important ways we are strenghened spiritually through Confirmation?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 2/13

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday February 13, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 120

Math
"My Homework" pages 319-320

Spelling
Review for test tomorrow

Langauge Arts
"Extra Practice" pages 495 1-25
Classwork check

Have a nice day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 2/12

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday February 12, 2013

Math
"My Homework" pages 313-314

Religion
What sacraments are linked to Confirmation?
What are the essential signs of the Gift of the Holy Spirit?

Social Studies
Copy the Summary on page 243 in your notebook.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, February 11, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 2/11

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday February 11, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 119
Study for exam tomorrow.

Math
"My Homework" pages 307-308
Study for quiz tomorrow.

Spelling
Use each spelling word in a sentence.

Language Arts
Extra Practice, 1-25 on page 494.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 2/6

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday February 6, 2013

Reading
Study for exam tomorrow.

Math
Diagnostic Test - handout

Spelling
Spelling words, ABC order ten times each.

Social Studies
Complete question 1-6 on page 243 in your homework notebook.

Religion
What happened at Pentecost?
After the Apostles became filled with the Holy Spirit what did they do?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 2/5

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday February 5, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 116.

Math
Page 290, exercise 11-20. Use your HW notebook.

Spelling
Spelling words, ten times each.

Language Arts
Extra Practice, page 491 1-25

Religion
Handout - due tomorrow

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, February 4, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 2/4

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday, February 4, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 116.

Math
Page 290, exercise 11-20. Use your HW notebook.

Spelling
Spelling words, ten times each.

Language Arts
Extra Practice, page 491 1-25

Science
Science Fair project due tomorrow!

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, January 31, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 1/31

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday February 1, 2013

Reading
Use your Character and Setting Chart to help you summarize Goin' Someplace Special. Be sure your summary includes the most important information from the story.

Math
"Review" pages 291-293

Language Arts
Extra Practice, page 492 1-25

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 1/30

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday January 30, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 117

Math
"My Homework" pages 287-288

Spelling
Study for exam

Language Arts
Extra Practice, page 488 1-25

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 1/29

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday January 29, 2013

Reading
Write a sentence using each vocabulary word, including today's Story Words.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia



Monday, January 28, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 1/28

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday January 28, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 112

Math
"My Homework" pages 281-282
18,940 ÷   62 =
36,004 ÷ 853 =
75,639 ÷ 357 =
37,907 ÷ 740 =

Spelling
Write a sentence for each spelling word.

Religion
Study for exam (tomorrow)

Have a nice day!

Mr. LaFrossia

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Midterm Week

Due to midterm week, the blog will not be updated this week. I will continue to update the blog on Monday, when we return to our regular schedule. Best, Mr. LaFrossia

Friday, January 18, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Friday 1/18

Here is today's classwork and homework.

"No Homework Friday!"

Study for the midterms. Here is the schedule:

Midterm Schedule

Reading - Tuesday, January 22
Math - Wednesday, January 23
Language - Thursday, January 24
Religion - Friday, January 25

Social Studies - Midterm Project
Science - Midterm Project
* Due Friday, January 25

Project for Social Studies
Write an advertisement to persuade settlers to come to a new colony in North America. 

Tell where the colony is located, why it was founded, and what life is like there. Organize your ideas, and support your position with evidence.

Typed, double space (font size 12 or less), two page.

Unit 2 (page 97)

Project for Science
Find out about the density of the Dead Sea. Write a one page story explaining why swimmers don't sink in it.

Use evidence to support your analysis. 

Typed, double space (font size 12 or less), one page.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, January 17, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 1/17

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday January 17, 2013

Reading
Practice book, page 108

Math
"My Homework" pages 275-276

Spelling
ABC order, ten time each

Language Arts
"Extra Practice", page 411 exercises 1-25

Religion
What are some sacred items used in the Sacrament of Baptism?
What does the lit candle at Baptism symbolize?

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 1/16

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday January 16, 2013

Reading
Summarize the events that happened in Zathura. Use your own words and only include important information.

Math
Check My Progress - handout

Social Studies
Answer questions 1-6 on page 227. Write the questions and use your homework notebook to answer.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Tuesday 1/15

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Tuesday January 15, 2013

Reading
1. Why does Danny take the game home?
2. What is Danny like? What words would you use to describe him?

Math
1. 802 ÷ 25
2. 985 ÷ 11
3. 817 ÷ 24
4. 696 ÷ 58
5. 940 ÷ 10
6. 726 ÷ 22

Have a great day!


Monday, January 14, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 1/14

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday January 14, 2013

Reading
Use the vocabulary words (including today's story words) in a sentence each.

Math
"My Homework" pages 267-268

Spelling
Spelling words ten times each

Language Arts
Complete exercises 1-25 on pages 350-351
Extra Practice, page 410 exercises 1-25

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Friday, January 11, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Friday 1/11

Here is today's classwork and homework.

"No Homework Friday!"

Have a nice weekend.

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, January 10, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 1/10

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday January 9, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 103

Math
"My Homework" pages 255-256

Science
Complete questions 1-6 on page 455. Write the questions in your notebook and answer using complete sentences. You may use either your Classwork or Homework notebook.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Wednesday 1/9

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Wednesday January 9, 2013

Spelling
Study for exam

Language Arts
Study for quiz

Social Studies
What caused the British and the French to compete for the Ohio Valley?
What became known as the Albany Plan?

* Take your textbook home and read the chapter before answering the questions.

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Monday, January 7, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Monday 1/7

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Monday January 7, 2013

Reading
Practice Book, page 100; exam on Wednesday

Math
"My Homework" pages 231-322; exam on Wednesday

Spelling
Use each spelling word in a sentence

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia


Thursday, January 3, 2013

Classwork and Homework - Thursday 1/3

Here is today's classwork and homework.

Homework Summary for Thursday January 3, 2013

Reading
Write a summary on My Great-Grandmother's Gourd.

Math
"My Homework" pages 219-220

Spelling
Write the spelling words (in ABC order) ten times each

Language Arts
"Extra Practice" page 409, exercise 1-25

Religion
At what age can people be baptized?
What is the RCIA?

Library
Handout due tomorrow

Have a great day!

Mr. LaFrossia