Weekly previews outline what we will be covering and completing each week. Spelling and vocabulary words for each week, as well as test dates, will all be posted in our weekly previews.
Week of 3/24
Spelling Words- Unit 4
r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
1. target
2. market
3. barber
4. purple
5. argue
6. circus
7. dirty
8. forty
9. garden
10. hammer
11. uncovered
12. ladder
Spelling Test- April 28th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 11
1.beam- a long, strong piece of wood or metal that holds up part of a building
2. carve- when you cut into something
3. den- where some wild animals rest
4. lean- (verb) when you bend in a certain direction OR (adj.) something that does not have much fat on it
5. odd- (adj.) something you are not used to OR (adj.) a number that cannot be divided evenly by two
6. proper- something that is right or correct
7. scrape- (verb) when you rub something against a rough or sharp surface OR (noun) a mark made by rubbing or scratching against something rough
8. steer- (verb) when you move something in a certain direction OR (noun) a bull that is raised for meat
9. tender- when something is soft and easy to cut
10. tense- when you are not relaxed
Unit 11 Test- March 31st
ELA- Unit 9: Reading Literature: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
EQ: How can readers use story illustrations and text to make connections?
Comparing and Contrasting Stories
Math- Chapter 9 Three-Digit Numbers
1. Subtract Hundreds, Tens, and Ones
2. Subtract: Regroup Tens as Ones
3. Regroup Hundreds as Tens Using Models
4. Subtract: Regroup Hundreds as Tens
5. Check Your Progress
Religion-
1. Chapter 22 God Calls Us to Love and Serve
Science-Unit 7 All About Weather
1. Unit 7 Review
Social Studies- Chapter 3 The World Around Us
1. All About Maps 2. Our Earth
Week of 3/17
Spelling Words- Unit 4
r-Controlled Vowel (are, air, ear)
1. care
2. scare
3. square
4. chair
5. hair
6. stairs
7. bear
8. swear
9. pear
10. compare
11. beware
12. hairbrush
Spelling Test- March 21st
Vocabulary Words-
There will be no new vocabulary words this week.
ELA- Unit 8: Text Types and Purposes: Write Opinion Pieces
Language:
Reflexive Pronouns
Commas in Letters
Math- Chapter 8 Three-Digit Numbers
1. Problem Solving: Make an Organized List
2. Use Properties to Add
3. Chapter 8 Review
**Chapter 8 Math Test- March 25th**
Religion-
2. Chapter 19 We Go in Peace to Share God’s Love
Science-Unit 7 All About Weather
1. How Seasons Affect Living Things 2. Preparing for Severe Weather
Week of 3/10
r-Controlled Vowel (or, ore, and oar)
1. storm
2. form
3. airport
4. perform
5. anymore
6. score
7. seashore
8. soar
9. roar
10. supporting
11. uniform
12. explore
Spelling Test- March 14th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 10
1. board- a long, flat piece of wood or plastic OR if you get on something
2. curious- when you want to learn or find out about something
3. dangerous- something that is not safe and could cause harm
4. doubt- if you are not sure about something
5. eager- a person who is very interested in doing something
6. fear- a feeling that danger is near or that something bad will happen OR if you are afraid of something
7. leap- if you take a jump forward
8. screech- a loud, high sound OR when things make a loud sound
9. squeeze- if you hold something tightly
10. village- a small town
ELA- Unit 8: Text Types and Purposes: Write Opinion Pieces
EQ: How do writer’s express opinions?
Math- Chapter 8 Three-Digit Numbers
1. Add: Regroup Ones as Tens
2. Regroup Tens as Hundreds Using Models
3. Add: Regroup Tens as Hundreds
4. Check Your Progress
5. Add: Regroup Twice
Religion-
2. Chapter 18 We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Science-Unit 7 All About Weather
1.Weather Changes 2. Weather Patterns
Week of 3/4
Spelling Words- Unit 4
r-Controlled Vowel (er, ir, ur)
1. fern
2. germ
3. verb
4. stir
5. first
6. skirt
7. curl
8. nurse
9. turn
10. undershirt
11. birdcage
12. sunburn
Spelling Test- March 6th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 10
1. board- a long, flat piece of wood or plastic OR if you get on something
2. curious- when you want to learn or find out about something
3. dangerous- something that is not safe and could cause harm
4. doubt- if you are not sure about something
5. eager- a person who is very interested in doing something
6. fear- a feeling that danger is near or that something bad will happen OR if you are afraid of something
7. leap- if you take a jump forward
8. screech- a loud, high sound OR when things make a loud sound
9. squeeze- if you hold something tightly
10. village- a small town
ELA- Unit 7: Reading Informational Test: Craft and Structure
EQ: How can authors present informational texts effectively?Determining an Author’s Purpose 2. Close Reading 3. Compound Words
Math- Chapter 7 Place Value to 1,000
1. Chapter Review
2. Chapter 7 Math Test Wednesday 3/5
Chapter 8 Three-Digit Numbers
1. Mental Math: Add 1, 10, or 100
2. Add Hundreds, Tens, and Ones
Religion-
1. Chapter 17 We Celebrate the Liturgy of the World
2. Chapter 18 We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Week of 2/26
Spelling Words- Unit 4
r-Controlled Vowel (ar)
1. bark
2. yard
3. soar
4. chart
5. start
6. sharp
7. shark
8. smart
9. farmer
10. bookmark
11. lifeguard
12. recharge
Spelling Test- Friday, February 28th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 10
1. board- a long, flat piece of wood or plastic OR if you get on something
2. curious- when you want to learn or find out about something
3. dangerous- something that is not safe and could cause harm
4. doubt- if you are not sure about something
5. eager- a person who is very interested in doing something
6. fear- a feeling that danger is near or that something bad will happen OR if you are afraid of something
7. leap- if you take a jump forward
8. screech- a loud, high sound OR when things make a loud sound
9. squeeze- if you hold something tightly
10. village- a small town
Test- Monday, March 3rd
ELA- Unit 7: Reading Informational Test: Craft and Structure
EQ: How can authors present informational texts effectively?
1. Determining an Author’s Purpose
Math- Chapter 7 Place Value to 1,000
1. Compare Numbers Within 1000
2. Order Numbers Within 1000
3. Problem Solving: Use a Table
Math Chapter 7 Test-Wednesday March 5th
Religion-
Week of 2/10
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Consonant + le Syllables
1. beetle
2. eagle
3. needle
4. dribble
5. uncle
6. middle
7. bubble
8. circle
9. crumble
10. wiggle
11. tablecloth
12. unbreakable
Spelling Test- February 14th
ELA- Unit 7: Reading Informational Test: Craft and Structure
EQ: How can authors present informational texts effectively?
1. Understanding Text Features
Math- Chapter 7 Place Value to 1,000
1. Place Value in Three Digit Numbers
2. Expanded Form with Hundreds, Tens, and Ones
3. Skip Count within 1,000
Religion-
1. Saint Valentine 2. Chapter 16 We Gather for the Celebration of the Eucharist
Social Studies- Test on Wednesday, February 12th
Week of 2/3
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Long u- u, u_e, ew, ue, iew
1. cut
2. us
3. cute
4. huge
5. true
6. few
7. fuel
8. argue
9. view
10. review
11. cube
12. continue
Spelling Test- February 6th
ELA- Unit 7: Reading Informational Test: Craft and Structure
EQ: How can authors present informational texts effectively?
1. Determining Word Meanings
Math- Chapter 6 Measurement
1. Add and Subtract on a Number Line Diagram
2. Chapter 6 Review
**Chapter 6 Math Test- February 6th**
Religion- Chapter 15 Jesus Gives us the Eucharist
Chapter 16 We Gather for the Celebration of the Eucharist
Social Studies- Black History Month
Week of 1/27
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Long o- o, o_e, oe, ow, oa
1. float
2. coat
3. coach
4. grow
5. snow
6. hope
7. vote
8. toe
9. goes
10.sold
11. most
12. railroad
Spelling Test- January 31st
Vocabulary Words- Unit 9
1. calm- if something is quiet and still
2. cheer- when people yell or call out loudly
3. dawn- the time of day when the sun first comes up
4. entire- the whole thing
5. fair- a person who follows the rules and treats everyone the same way OR an outdoor place where people bring things to sell
6. field- an area when a game is played that is covered with grass OR a large open area that has no trees and can be used to grow things
7. harm- means "to hurt"
8. pain- a feeling of hurt
9. shiver- when your whole body shakes quickly from being cold or afraid
10. tremble- when you shake from excitement or anger
Vocabulary Test- February 3rd
ELA- Unit 6: Text Types and Purposes: Write Nonfictional Narratives
EQ: How do writers tell stories about their experiences?
1. Adverbs 2. Unit 6 Common Core Review
Math- Chapter 6 Measurement
1. Compare Lengths
2. Add and Subtract Lengths
3. Problem Solving: More Than One Way
4. Represent Whole Numbers on a Number Line
Religion- Chapter 15 Jesus Gives us the Eucharist
Science- Unit 4 All About Plants
1. Unit 4 Test on Wednesday, January 29th
Week of 1/20
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Long i- I, i_e, igh, y, ie
1. high
2. bite
3. pie
4. wild
5. night
6. bright
7. fight
8. right
9. sky
10. why
11. tie
12. daylight
Spelling Test- January 24th
Vocabulary Words-
We will continue to review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 7 and 8 this week.
ELA- Unit 6: Text Types and Purposes: Write Nonfictional Narratives
EQ: How do writers tell stories about their experiences?
1. Write Nonfictional Narratives
Math- Chapter 6 Measurement
1. Meters
2. Metric: Choose Tools and Units of Measure
3. Check Your Progress
4. Measure Using Different Units
Religion- Chapter 12 We Celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness
Science- Unit 4 All About Plants
1. What Are Some Plant Parts? 2. What Are Some Plant Life Cycles?
Social Studies- Chapter 2
Week of 1/13
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Vowel Team Syllables- ai, ay, ea, ee, oa, ow, oo, oi, oy, ou, ie, and ei
1. paid
2. teen
3. book
4. pay
5. key
6. coat
7. meal
8. free
9. snow
10. monkey
11. oatmeal
12. seaweed
Spelling Test- January 17th
Vocabulary Words-
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 7 and 8 this week. There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 5: Reading Literature: Craft and Structure
1. Close Reading 2. Prefixes 3. Unit 5 Review
Math- Chapter 6 Measurement
1. Inches
2. Feet and Yards.
3. Choose Tools and Units of Measure
4. Centimeters
Religion- Chapter 11 We Prepare for the Sacrament of Forgiveness
Science- Unit 4 All About Plants
1. What Are Plant Needs?
Week of 1/6
Spelling Words- Unit 3
1. bee
2. dream
3. week
4. street
5.beach
6. piece
7. sixteen
8. easy
9. funny
10. these
11. field
12. Halloween
***Spelling Test- January 10th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 8
1. dive- when you dive, you go head first into water with your arms stretched out in front of you.
2. enemy- a person or animal that doesn't like, or wants to harm, another person or animal.
3. frighten- when you scare someone
4. herd- a group of animals that may feed or travel together
5. pack- when you put things into a container, such as a bag, box, or suitcase OR a group of something, such as animals, people, or things.
6. prove- when you show that something is true.
7. seal- a sea animal that has thick fur and flippers OR when you close something up tightly.
8. smooth- if something is flat and even, not rough and bumpy.
9. soar- to fly very high in the air
10.steady- if something continues and does not change much.
Vocabulary Test- January 14th
ELA- Unit 5: Reading Literature: Craft and Structure
1. Close Reading 2. Prefixes 3. Unit 5 Review
Phonics- Hard and soft C's
Math- Chapter 5- Subtraction with Two-Digit Numbers
**Math test on Monday. January 13th
Religion- Chapter 10 We Follow God's Laws
Science- ***Unit 3 Test on Thursday, January 9th
Week of 12/16
Spelling Words- No spelling words this week.
Vocabulary Words- No vocabulary words this week.
ELA- Unit 3: Reading Informational Text: Describing connections between ideas
Phonics- Consonant blends in context, writing consonant blends in context, assessing initial and final blends
Math- Chapter 5- Subtraction with Two-Digit Numbers
Religion- Advent Week 3
Science- Unit 3 All About Animals
Unit 3 Test- Thursday, January 9th
Week of 12/9
Spelling Words-Unit 3 Open Syllables
1. Lazy
2. Table
3. Zebra
4. Silent
5. Baby
6.Cable
7. Title
8. Final
9. Music
10. Over
11. Lotion
12. Untidy
Spelling Test- December 13th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 7
Alarm: Something that wakes people or warns them of danger.
Collect: When you gather things together.
Damp: When something is a little wet or moist
Insect: A small animal with three main body parts, 6 legs, wings, and no backbone.
Plant: A living thing that grow in soil or in water.
Safe: Not in danger of being harmed or stolen.
Scatter: When you scatter things, you throw them over a large area.
Soil: The dirt or earth that plants grow in.
Team: A group of people that work together or play a sport together.
Tool: A piece of equipment used to do a certain job.
Vocabulary Test- December 16th
ELA- Unit 3: Reading Informational Text: Describing Connections between ideas
Math- ***Chapter 4 Math Test on Tuesday, December 10th***
Chapter 5- Subtraction with 2-Digit Numbers
Religion- Advent Week 3
Science- Unit 3 All About Animals
Week of 12/2
Spelling Words-
1. space
2. great
3. play
4. stay
5. stain
6. pain
7. break
8. steak
9. blame
10. waste
11. weight
12. birthday
Spelling Test: December 6th
Vocabulary Words-
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 1 through 6 There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 3: Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details
Phonics- Consonant blends in context, writing consonant blends in context, assessing initial and final blends
Math- Chapter 4-
Regrouping
Addition with Two-Digit Numbers
***Math test on December 10th***
Religion- Advent Week 1
Week of 11/18
Spelling Words- Unit 2 Consonant Digraphs (wh, ph, ng, nk)
1. when
2. white
3. whale
4. graph
5. phone
6. spring
7.sing
8. long
9. skunk
10. pink
11. bank
12. interesting
Spelling Test- November 22nd
Vocabulary Words-
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 5 and 6 this week. There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 3: Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details
Math- Chapter 4- Addition: Two-Digit Numbers
Religion- Chapter 8 We Learn About God’s Love
Social Studies- Test on Tuesday November 19th
Week of 11/11
Spelling Words- Unit 2 Consonant Digraphs (sh, ch, tch, th)
1. ship
2. shape
3. wish
4. chip
5. chops
6. lunch
7. switch
8. batch
9. thin
10. that
11. bath
12. chopsticks
**Spelling Test- November 15th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 6
1. agree- when you think the same way as the other person
2. bare- if something is not covered
3. famous- someone who is known by many people
4. feast- a very large meal on a special day
5. gentle- if something is very soft and mild
6. hero- a person who you look up to for having done something good and brave
7. leader- a person who shows people where to go or how to do something
8. notice- if you see something
9. search- if you look for something
10. weak- if you do not feel strong
Vocabulary Test- November 18th
ELA- Fictional Narratives: Final drafts
Phonics- Long e word families. Long o, u, e
Math- Chapter 3- Place Value to 100
1. Problem Solving- Using Logical Reasoning
2. Chapter 3 Review
**Chapter 3 Test- November 13th**
Religion- Chapter 8 We Learn About God’s Love
Week of 11/4
Spelling Words
We will not have new spelling words or a test this week.
Vocabulary Words- Unit 5
We will not have new vocabulary words.
ELA- Unit 2: Fictional Narratives-Editing & Revising fictional narratives.
Phonics- Long U and E word families.
Math- Chapter 3- Place Value to 100
1. Order Numbers Within 100
2. Counting Patterns by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s
3. Problem Solving- Using Logical Reasoning
Religion- Chapter 8 We Learn About God’s Love
Week of 10/28
Spelling Words- Unit 2 Final e Syllables
1. escape
2. mistake
3. delete
4. complete
5. invite
6. inside
7. tadpole
8. explode
9. refuse
10. unmade
11. sideways
12. notebook
Spelling Test- November 1st
Vocabulary Words- Unit 5
1. bright- gives a lot of light
2. chew- when you break something into small pieces with your teeth
3. flour- powder made from grain to make bread, cakes, and pies
4. forest- a large area that has trees and plants
5. hour- an amount of time that is sixty minutes long
6. inn- a small place where a person can eat a meal and stay for the night
7. island- a piece of land with water all around it
8. nibble- when you eat something with very small bites
9. pale- if something has very little color
10. warn- when you tell someone about possible danger
Vocabulary Test- November 4th
ELA- Unit 2: Fictional Narratives-
Phonics- Long O words/word families, Long U words/word families, Long E
Math- Chapter 3- Place Value to 100
Religion- All Saints Day
Week of 10/21-10/25
Spelling Words- Unit 2 Final e
1. race
2. made
3. place
4. hope
5. broke
6. slide
7. page
8. these
9. time
10. cake
11. cute
12. backbone
Spelling Test- October 25th
Vocabulary Words
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 3 and 4 this week. There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 2: Text Types and Purposes
1. Fictional Narratives: Writers Workshop
Phonics- Long A and Long I in sentences and context, Long O words/word families, Long U words/word families, Long E
Math- Chapter 2 Subtraction within 20
1. Working Backwards
2. Chapter 2 review
Chapter 2 Math Test- October 24th
Religion- Seasonal Chapter 6- The Church Year
Social Studies-
1. Government and Laws.
Science- Candy Corn Experiment
Week of 10/15-10/18
Spelling Words- Unit 1 Final Blends
1. plant
2. desk
3. tent
4. hand
5. pants
6. land
7. send
8. best
9. help
10. gift
11. camp
12. understand
Spelling Test- October 18th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 4
1. arrive- you reach the place you set out for
2. clear- it’s not cloudy or dark
3. enormous- very big
4. exactly- if something looks or happens exactly like something else, it looks or happens in the same way
5. float- when things stay on top of water or in the air
6. midnight- comes at 12 o’clock at night
7. rainbow- made of long stripes of color in the sky
8. snowstorm- when a lot of snow falls
9. weekend- made up of the two days of the week called Saturday and Sunday
10. whisper- when you speak in a very soft and quiet voice
Vocabulary Test- October 21st
ELA- Unit 2: Text Types and Purposes
1. EQ: How do writers create fictional stories?
2. Write Fictional Narratives
Phonics- Long A and Long I in sentences and context, Long O words/word families, Long U words/word families, Long E
Math- Chapter 2 Subtraction within 20
1. Think Addition to Subtract
1. Use Addition to Check
2. Solve for Unknowns
3. Make 10 to Subtract
Religion- Chapter 5 We Celebrate Confirmation
Week of 10/7-10/11
Spelling Words- Unit 1
l-Blends, r-Blends, s-Blends
1. clap
2. black
3. flip
4. drip
5. truck
6. cross
7. drop
8. crab
9. smell
10. snack
11. stop
12. playground
Spelling Test- October 11th
Vocabulary Words
1. beach- land near water that is usually sandy
2. center- a place that is in the middle of something
3. finally- “at last”
4. idea- a thought or a plan. It is something that you think of
5. ocean- a very large area of salt water that covers almost three quarters of Earth
6. seashell- the shell of a sea animal
7. stack- a neat pile of something
8. tiny- very small
9. wave- when you move your hand back and forth
10. wonder- when you are curious about something and want to learn about it
Vocabulary Test- October 15th
ELA- Unit 1
1. Unit 1 Review
2. Key Ideas and Details
Phonics- Assessing short vowels, Long A and Long I words/word families
Math- Chapter 2 Subtraction within 20
Count On to Subtract
Related Subtraction Facts
Relate Addition and Subtraction
Fact Families
Religion- Chapter 4 continued
Social Studies-
We follow Rules and Laws
Science- Unit 1
Week of 9/30-10/4
**There will be no new spelling or vocabulary words this week**
ELA- Unit 1
1. Foundational Skills Read Together (Listening for Long and Short Vowels)
2. Key Ideas and Details
3. Close Reading
Phonics- Reading and writing short vowels in context, Assessing short vowels
Math- Chapter 2 Subtraction within 20
1. Subtraction Concepts
2. Take Apart
3. Subtract to Compare
Religion- Chapter 4
Social Studies-
We are Good Citizens
Our Rights as Citizens
Science- Work Like a Scientist
Week of 9/23-9/27
Spelling Words- Unit 1
Consonant + le Syllables
1. wiggle
2. middle
3. apple
4. bottle
5. paddle
6. purple
7. cable
8. turtle
9. puzzle
10. bundle
11. uncle
12. settle
Spelling Test- September 27th
Vocabulary Words
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 1 and 2 this week. There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 1
Mystery
Key Ideas and Details
Understanding Character Actions
Phonics- Short e Words and Word Families, Short o, u, e in sentences and in context
Math- Chapter 1 Addition within 20
Solve for Unknown Addends
Patterns in Addition
Chapter 1 Math Test- Thursday, September 26th
Religion- Chapter 3
Science- 1. Science Tools
Week of 9/16 to 9/20
Spelling Words- Unit 1-Closed Syllables
1. napkin
2. cabin
3. river
4. little
5. pencil
6. dentist
7. button
8. magnet
9. panic
10. contest
11. pumpkin
12. pigment
**Spelling Test- September 20th
Vocabulary Words-Unit 2
1. bench- a long seat for a few people to sit on
2. bridge- something built above and across water
3. cross- go from one side to the other
4. crowd- a lot of people all together
5. deep- goes a long way down
6. fresh- clean or new
7. frown- move eyebrows together and wrinkle your forehead
8. signal- action or sign that sends messages
9. travel- go from one place to another
10. worry- feel something bad may happen
**Vocabulary Test- September 23rd
ELA- Unit 1
Fables
Key Ideas and Details
Determining a Story’s Central Message
Phonics- Short a Words and Word Families, Short I Words and Word Families, Short I and a in Context, Short o Words and Word Families, Short u Words and Word Families
Math- Chapter 1 Addition within 20
Make 10 to Add
Three Addends
Problem Solving- Doubles +1 and Make 10
Religion- Chapter 2 Jesus Christ Gives Us the Church
Social Studies- We are Good Citizens and Our Rights as Citizens
Science- Inquiry Skills
Week of 9/9
Spelling Words- Unit 1
Short Vowels (a, e, ea, i, o, u)
Spelling Test- September 13th
1. sack
2. bags
3. tell
4. read
5. sick
6. will
7. sock
8. fox
9. head
10. cups
11. sunset
12. himself
Vocabulary Words-Unit 1
Vocabulary Test- September 16th
1. branch
2. brave
3. dash
4. evening
5. greedy
6. pass
7. present
8. stream
9. trail
10. wise
ELA- Unit
1. Realistic Fiction
2. Key Ideas and Details
Phonics- Consonants (Initial, Final, Medial)
Math- Chapter 1 Addition within 20
1. Addition Concepts
2. Put Together
3. Related Addition Facts
4. Count on to Add
5. Doubles and Near Doubles
Religion- Chapter 1 Jesus is the Son of God
Social Studies- 9/11
Spelling Words- Unit 4
r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
1. target
2. market
3. barber
4. purple
5. argue
6. circus
7. dirty
8. forty
9. garden
10. hammer
11. uncovered
12. ladder
Spelling Test- April 28th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 11
1.beam- a long, strong piece of wood or metal that holds up part of a building
2. carve- when you cut into something
3. den- where some wild animals rest
4. lean- (verb) when you bend in a certain direction OR (adj.) something that does not have much fat on it
5. odd- (adj.) something you are not used to OR (adj.) a number that cannot be divided evenly by two
6. proper- something that is right or correct
7. scrape- (verb) when you rub something against a rough or sharp surface OR (noun) a mark made by rubbing or scratching against something rough
8. steer- (verb) when you move something in a certain direction OR (noun) a bull that is raised for meat
9. tender- when something is soft and easy to cut
10. tense- when you are not relaxed
Unit 11 Test- March 31st
ELA- Unit 9: Reading Literature: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
EQ: How can readers use story illustrations and text to make connections?
Comparing and Contrasting Stories
Math- Chapter 9 Three-Digit Numbers
1. Subtract Hundreds, Tens, and Ones
2. Subtract: Regroup Tens as Ones
3. Regroup Hundreds as Tens Using Models
4. Subtract: Regroup Hundreds as Tens
5. Check Your Progress
Religion-
1. Chapter 22 God Calls Us to Love and Serve
Science-Unit 7 All About Weather
1. Unit 7 Review
Social Studies- Chapter 3 The World Around Us
1. All About Maps 2. Our Earth
Week of 3/17
Spelling Words- Unit 4
r-Controlled Vowel (are, air, ear)
1. care
2. scare
3. square
4. chair
5. hair
6. stairs
7. bear
8. swear
9. pear
10. compare
11. beware
12. hairbrush
Spelling Test- March 21st
Vocabulary Words-
There will be no new vocabulary words this week.
ELA- Unit 8: Text Types and Purposes: Write Opinion Pieces
Language:
Reflexive Pronouns
Commas in Letters
Math- Chapter 8 Three-Digit Numbers
1. Problem Solving: Make an Organized List
2. Use Properties to Add
3. Chapter 8 Review
**Chapter 8 Math Test- March 25th**
Religion-
2. Chapter 19 We Go in Peace to Share God’s Love
Science-Unit 7 All About Weather
1. How Seasons Affect Living Things 2. Preparing for Severe Weather
Week of 3/10
r-Controlled Vowel (or, ore, and oar)
1. storm
2. form
3. airport
4. perform
5. anymore
6. score
7. seashore
8. soar
9. roar
10. supporting
11. uniform
12. explore
Spelling Test- March 14th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 10
1. board- a long, flat piece of wood or plastic OR if you get on something
2. curious- when you want to learn or find out about something
3. dangerous- something that is not safe and could cause harm
4. doubt- if you are not sure about something
5. eager- a person who is very interested in doing something
6. fear- a feeling that danger is near or that something bad will happen OR if you are afraid of something
7. leap- if you take a jump forward
8. screech- a loud, high sound OR when things make a loud sound
9. squeeze- if you hold something tightly
10. village- a small town
ELA- Unit 8: Text Types and Purposes: Write Opinion Pieces
EQ: How do writer’s express opinions?
- Write Opinion Pieces
Math- Chapter 8 Three-Digit Numbers
1. Add: Regroup Ones as Tens
2. Regroup Tens as Hundreds Using Models
3. Add: Regroup Tens as Hundreds
4. Check Your Progress
5. Add: Regroup Twice
Religion-
2. Chapter 18 We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Science-Unit 7 All About Weather
1.Weather Changes 2. Weather Patterns
Week of 3/4
Spelling Words- Unit 4
r-Controlled Vowel (er, ir, ur)
1. fern
2. germ
3. verb
4. stir
5. first
6. skirt
7. curl
8. nurse
9. turn
10. undershirt
11. birdcage
12. sunburn
Spelling Test- March 6th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 10
1. board- a long, flat piece of wood or plastic OR if you get on something
2. curious- when you want to learn or find out about something
3. dangerous- something that is not safe and could cause harm
4. doubt- if you are not sure about something
5. eager- a person who is very interested in doing something
6. fear- a feeling that danger is near or that something bad will happen OR if you are afraid of something
7. leap- if you take a jump forward
8. screech- a loud, high sound OR when things make a loud sound
9. squeeze- if you hold something tightly
10. village- a small town
ELA- Unit 7: Reading Informational Test: Craft and Structure
EQ: How can authors present informational texts effectively?Determining an Author’s Purpose 2. Close Reading 3. Compound Words
Math- Chapter 7 Place Value to 1,000
1. Chapter Review
2. Chapter 7 Math Test Wednesday 3/5
Chapter 8 Three-Digit Numbers
1. Mental Math: Add 1, 10, or 100
2. Add Hundreds, Tens, and Ones
Religion-
1. Chapter 17 We Celebrate the Liturgy of the World
2. Chapter 18 We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Week of 2/26
Spelling Words- Unit 4
r-Controlled Vowel (ar)
1. bark
2. yard
3. soar
4. chart
5. start
6. sharp
7. shark
8. smart
9. farmer
10. bookmark
11. lifeguard
12. recharge
Spelling Test- Friday, February 28th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 10
1. board- a long, flat piece of wood or plastic OR if you get on something
2. curious- when you want to learn or find out about something
3. dangerous- something that is not safe and could cause harm
4. doubt- if you are not sure about something
5. eager- a person who is very interested in doing something
6. fear- a feeling that danger is near or that something bad will happen OR if you are afraid of something
7. leap- if you take a jump forward
8. screech- a loud, high sound OR when things make a loud sound
9. squeeze- if you hold something tightly
10. village- a small town
Test- Monday, March 3rd
ELA- Unit 7: Reading Informational Test: Craft and Structure
EQ: How can authors present informational texts effectively?
1. Determining an Author’s Purpose
Math- Chapter 7 Place Value to 1,000
1. Compare Numbers Within 1000
2. Order Numbers Within 1000
3. Problem Solving: Use a Table
Math Chapter 7 Test-Wednesday March 5th
Religion-
Week of 2/10
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Consonant + le Syllables
1. beetle
2. eagle
3. needle
4. dribble
5. uncle
6. middle
7. bubble
8. circle
9. crumble
10. wiggle
11. tablecloth
12. unbreakable
Spelling Test- February 14th
ELA- Unit 7: Reading Informational Test: Craft and Structure
EQ: How can authors present informational texts effectively?
1. Understanding Text Features
Math- Chapter 7 Place Value to 1,000
1. Place Value in Three Digit Numbers
2. Expanded Form with Hundreds, Tens, and Ones
3. Skip Count within 1,000
Religion-
1. Saint Valentine 2. Chapter 16 We Gather for the Celebration of the Eucharist
Social Studies- Test on Wednesday, February 12th
Week of 2/3
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Long u- u, u_e, ew, ue, iew
1. cut
2. us
3. cute
4. huge
5. true
6. few
7. fuel
8. argue
9. view
10. review
11. cube
12. continue
Spelling Test- February 6th
ELA- Unit 7: Reading Informational Test: Craft and Structure
EQ: How can authors present informational texts effectively?
1. Determining Word Meanings
Math- Chapter 6 Measurement
1. Add and Subtract on a Number Line Diagram
2. Chapter 6 Review
**Chapter 6 Math Test- February 6th**
Religion- Chapter 15 Jesus Gives us the Eucharist
Chapter 16 We Gather for the Celebration of the Eucharist
Social Studies- Black History Month
Week of 1/27
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Long o- o, o_e, oe, ow, oa
1. float
2. coat
3. coach
4. grow
5. snow
6. hope
7. vote
8. toe
9. goes
10.sold
11. most
12. railroad
Spelling Test- January 31st
Vocabulary Words- Unit 9
1. calm- if something is quiet and still
2. cheer- when people yell or call out loudly
3. dawn- the time of day when the sun first comes up
4. entire- the whole thing
5. fair- a person who follows the rules and treats everyone the same way OR an outdoor place where people bring things to sell
6. field- an area when a game is played that is covered with grass OR a large open area that has no trees and can be used to grow things
7. harm- means "to hurt"
8. pain- a feeling of hurt
9. shiver- when your whole body shakes quickly from being cold or afraid
10. tremble- when you shake from excitement or anger
Vocabulary Test- February 3rd
ELA- Unit 6: Text Types and Purposes: Write Nonfictional Narratives
EQ: How do writers tell stories about their experiences?
1. Adverbs 2. Unit 6 Common Core Review
Math- Chapter 6 Measurement
1. Compare Lengths
2. Add and Subtract Lengths
3. Problem Solving: More Than One Way
4. Represent Whole Numbers on a Number Line
Religion- Chapter 15 Jesus Gives us the Eucharist
Science- Unit 4 All About Plants
1. Unit 4 Test on Wednesday, January 29th
Week of 1/20
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Long i- I, i_e, igh, y, ie
1. high
2. bite
3. pie
4. wild
5. night
6. bright
7. fight
8. right
9. sky
10. why
11. tie
12. daylight
Spelling Test- January 24th
Vocabulary Words-
We will continue to review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 7 and 8 this week.
ELA- Unit 6: Text Types and Purposes: Write Nonfictional Narratives
EQ: How do writers tell stories about their experiences?
1. Write Nonfictional Narratives
Math- Chapter 6 Measurement
1. Meters
2. Metric: Choose Tools and Units of Measure
3. Check Your Progress
4. Measure Using Different Units
Religion- Chapter 12 We Celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness
Science- Unit 4 All About Plants
1. What Are Some Plant Parts? 2. What Are Some Plant Life Cycles?
Social Studies- Chapter 2
Week of 1/13
Spelling Words- Unit 3
Vowel Team Syllables- ai, ay, ea, ee, oa, ow, oo, oi, oy, ou, ie, and ei
1. paid
2. teen
3. book
4. pay
5. key
6. coat
7. meal
8. free
9. snow
10. monkey
11. oatmeal
12. seaweed
Spelling Test- January 17th
Vocabulary Words-
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 7 and 8 this week. There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 5: Reading Literature: Craft and Structure
1. Close Reading 2. Prefixes 3. Unit 5 Review
Math- Chapter 6 Measurement
1. Inches
2. Feet and Yards.
3. Choose Tools and Units of Measure
4. Centimeters
Religion- Chapter 11 We Prepare for the Sacrament of Forgiveness
Science- Unit 4 All About Plants
1. What Are Plant Needs?
Week of 1/6
Spelling Words- Unit 3
1. bee
2. dream
3. week
4. street
5.beach
6. piece
7. sixteen
8. easy
9. funny
10. these
11. field
12. Halloween
***Spelling Test- January 10th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 8
1. dive- when you dive, you go head first into water with your arms stretched out in front of you.
2. enemy- a person or animal that doesn't like, or wants to harm, another person or animal.
3. frighten- when you scare someone
4. herd- a group of animals that may feed or travel together
5. pack- when you put things into a container, such as a bag, box, or suitcase OR a group of something, such as animals, people, or things.
6. prove- when you show that something is true.
7. seal- a sea animal that has thick fur and flippers OR when you close something up tightly.
8. smooth- if something is flat and even, not rough and bumpy.
9. soar- to fly very high in the air
10.steady- if something continues and does not change much.
Vocabulary Test- January 14th
ELA- Unit 5: Reading Literature: Craft and Structure
1. Close Reading 2. Prefixes 3. Unit 5 Review
Phonics- Hard and soft C's
Math- Chapter 5- Subtraction with Two-Digit Numbers
**Math test on Monday. January 13th
Religion- Chapter 10 We Follow God's Laws
Science- ***Unit 3 Test on Thursday, January 9th
Week of 12/16
Spelling Words- No spelling words this week.
Vocabulary Words- No vocabulary words this week.
ELA- Unit 3: Reading Informational Text: Describing connections between ideas
Phonics- Consonant blends in context, writing consonant blends in context, assessing initial and final blends
Math- Chapter 5- Subtraction with Two-Digit Numbers
Religion- Advent Week 3
Science- Unit 3 All About Animals
Unit 3 Test- Thursday, January 9th
Week of 12/9
Spelling Words-Unit 3 Open Syllables
1. Lazy
2. Table
3. Zebra
4. Silent
5. Baby
6.Cable
7. Title
8. Final
9. Music
10. Over
11. Lotion
12. Untidy
Spelling Test- December 13th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 7
Alarm: Something that wakes people or warns them of danger.
Collect: When you gather things together.
Damp: When something is a little wet or moist
Insect: A small animal with three main body parts, 6 legs, wings, and no backbone.
Plant: A living thing that grow in soil or in water.
Safe: Not in danger of being harmed or stolen.
Scatter: When you scatter things, you throw them over a large area.
Soil: The dirt or earth that plants grow in.
Team: A group of people that work together or play a sport together.
Tool: A piece of equipment used to do a certain job.
Vocabulary Test- December 16th
ELA- Unit 3: Reading Informational Text: Describing Connections between ideas
Math- ***Chapter 4 Math Test on Tuesday, December 10th***
Chapter 5- Subtraction with 2-Digit Numbers
Religion- Advent Week 3
Science- Unit 3 All About Animals
Week of 12/2
Spelling Words-
1. space
2. great
3. play
4. stay
5. stain
6. pain
7. break
8. steak
9. blame
10. waste
11. weight
12. birthday
Spelling Test: December 6th
Vocabulary Words-
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 1 through 6 There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 3: Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details
Phonics- Consonant blends in context, writing consonant blends in context, assessing initial and final blends
Math- Chapter 4-
Regrouping
Addition with Two-Digit Numbers
***Math test on December 10th***
Religion- Advent Week 1
Week of 11/18
Spelling Words- Unit 2 Consonant Digraphs (wh, ph, ng, nk)
1. when
2. white
3. whale
4. graph
5. phone
6. spring
7.sing
8. long
9. skunk
10. pink
11. bank
12. interesting
Spelling Test- November 22nd
Vocabulary Words-
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 5 and 6 this week. There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 3: Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details
Math- Chapter 4- Addition: Two-Digit Numbers
Religion- Chapter 8 We Learn About God’s Love
Social Studies- Test on Tuesday November 19th
Week of 11/11
Spelling Words- Unit 2 Consonant Digraphs (sh, ch, tch, th)
1. ship
2. shape
3. wish
4. chip
5. chops
6. lunch
7. switch
8. batch
9. thin
10. that
11. bath
12. chopsticks
**Spelling Test- November 15th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 6
1. agree- when you think the same way as the other person
2. bare- if something is not covered
3. famous- someone who is known by many people
4. feast- a very large meal on a special day
5. gentle- if something is very soft and mild
6. hero- a person who you look up to for having done something good and brave
7. leader- a person who shows people where to go or how to do something
8. notice- if you see something
9. search- if you look for something
10. weak- if you do not feel strong
Vocabulary Test- November 18th
ELA- Fictional Narratives: Final drafts
Phonics- Long e word families. Long o, u, e
Math- Chapter 3- Place Value to 100
1. Problem Solving- Using Logical Reasoning
2. Chapter 3 Review
**Chapter 3 Test- November 13th**
Religion- Chapter 8 We Learn About God’s Love
Week of 11/4
Spelling Words
We will not have new spelling words or a test this week.
Vocabulary Words- Unit 5
We will not have new vocabulary words.
ELA- Unit 2: Fictional Narratives-Editing & Revising fictional narratives.
Phonics- Long U and E word families.
Math- Chapter 3- Place Value to 100
1. Order Numbers Within 100
2. Counting Patterns by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s
3. Problem Solving- Using Logical Reasoning
Religion- Chapter 8 We Learn About God’s Love
Week of 10/28
Spelling Words- Unit 2 Final e Syllables
1. escape
2. mistake
3. delete
4. complete
5. invite
6. inside
7. tadpole
8. explode
9. refuse
10. unmade
11. sideways
12. notebook
Spelling Test- November 1st
Vocabulary Words- Unit 5
1. bright- gives a lot of light
2. chew- when you break something into small pieces with your teeth
3. flour- powder made from grain to make bread, cakes, and pies
4. forest- a large area that has trees and plants
5. hour- an amount of time that is sixty minutes long
6. inn- a small place where a person can eat a meal and stay for the night
7. island- a piece of land with water all around it
8. nibble- when you eat something with very small bites
9. pale- if something has very little color
10. warn- when you tell someone about possible danger
Vocabulary Test- November 4th
ELA- Unit 2: Fictional Narratives-
Phonics- Long O words/word families, Long U words/word families, Long E
Math- Chapter 3- Place Value to 100
- Tens and Ones
- Expanded Form
- Compare Numbers
Religion- All Saints Day
Week of 10/21-10/25
Spelling Words- Unit 2 Final e
1. race
2. made
3. place
4. hope
5. broke
6. slide
7. page
8. these
9. time
10. cake
11. cute
12. backbone
Spelling Test- October 25th
Vocabulary Words
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 3 and 4 this week. There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 2: Text Types and Purposes
1. Fictional Narratives: Writers Workshop
Phonics- Long A and Long I in sentences and context, Long O words/word families, Long U words/word families, Long E
Math- Chapter 2 Subtraction within 20
1. Working Backwards
2. Chapter 2 review
Chapter 2 Math Test- October 24th
Religion- Seasonal Chapter 6- The Church Year
Social Studies-
1. Government and Laws.
Science- Candy Corn Experiment
Week of 10/15-10/18
Spelling Words- Unit 1 Final Blends
1. plant
2. desk
3. tent
4. hand
5. pants
6. land
7. send
8. best
9. help
10. gift
11. camp
12. understand
Spelling Test- October 18th
Vocabulary Words- Unit 4
1. arrive- you reach the place you set out for
2. clear- it’s not cloudy or dark
3. enormous- very big
4. exactly- if something looks or happens exactly like something else, it looks or happens in the same way
5. float- when things stay on top of water or in the air
6. midnight- comes at 12 o’clock at night
7. rainbow- made of long stripes of color in the sky
8. snowstorm- when a lot of snow falls
9. weekend- made up of the two days of the week called Saturday and Sunday
10. whisper- when you speak in a very soft and quiet voice
Vocabulary Test- October 21st
ELA- Unit 2: Text Types and Purposes
1. EQ: How do writers create fictional stories?
2. Write Fictional Narratives
Phonics- Long A and Long I in sentences and context, Long O words/word families, Long U words/word families, Long E
Math- Chapter 2 Subtraction within 20
1. Think Addition to Subtract
1. Use Addition to Check
2. Solve for Unknowns
3. Make 10 to Subtract
Religion- Chapter 5 We Celebrate Confirmation
Week of 10/7-10/11
Spelling Words- Unit 1
l-Blends, r-Blends, s-Blends
1. clap
2. black
3. flip
4. drip
5. truck
6. cross
7. drop
8. crab
9. smell
10. snack
11. stop
12. playground
Spelling Test- October 11th
Vocabulary Words
1. beach- land near water that is usually sandy
2. center- a place that is in the middle of something
3. finally- “at last”
4. idea- a thought or a plan. It is something that you think of
5. ocean- a very large area of salt water that covers almost three quarters of Earth
6. seashell- the shell of a sea animal
7. stack- a neat pile of something
8. tiny- very small
9. wave- when you move your hand back and forth
10. wonder- when you are curious about something and want to learn about it
Vocabulary Test- October 15th
ELA- Unit 1
1. Unit 1 Review
2. Key Ideas and Details
Phonics- Assessing short vowels, Long A and Long I words/word families
Math- Chapter 2 Subtraction within 20
Count On to Subtract
Related Subtraction Facts
Relate Addition and Subtraction
Fact Families
Religion- Chapter 4 continued
Social Studies-
We follow Rules and Laws
Science- Unit 1
Week of 9/30-10/4
**There will be no new spelling or vocabulary words this week**
ELA- Unit 1
1. Foundational Skills Read Together (Listening for Long and Short Vowels)
2. Key Ideas and Details
3. Close Reading
Phonics- Reading and writing short vowels in context, Assessing short vowels
Math- Chapter 2 Subtraction within 20
1. Subtraction Concepts
2. Take Apart
3. Subtract to Compare
Religion- Chapter 4
Social Studies-
We are Good Citizens
Our Rights as Citizens
Science- Work Like a Scientist
Week of 9/23-9/27
Spelling Words- Unit 1
Consonant + le Syllables
1. wiggle
2. middle
3. apple
4. bottle
5. paddle
6. purple
7. cable
8. turtle
9. puzzle
10. bundle
11. uncle
12. settle
Spelling Test- September 27th
Vocabulary Words
We will review the vocabulary words we have learned in Units 1 and 2 this week. There will be no new words or test this week.
ELA- Unit 1
Mystery
Key Ideas and Details
Understanding Character Actions
Phonics- Short e Words and Word Families, Short o, u, e in sentences and in context
Math- Chapter 1 Addition within 20
Solve for Unknown Addends
Patterns in Addition
Chapter 1 Math Test- Thursday, September 26th
Religion- Chapter 3
Science- 1. Science Tools
Week of 9/16 to 9/20
Spelling Words- Unit 1-Closed Syllables
1. napkin
2. cabin
3. river
4. little
5. pencil
6. dentist
7. button
8. magnet
9. panic
10. contest
11. pumpkin
12. pigment
**Spelling Test- September 20th
Vocabulary Words-Unit 2
1. bench- a long seat for a few people to sit on
2. bridge- something built above and across water
3. cross- go from one side to the other
4. crowd- a lot of people all together
5. deep- goes a long way down
6. fresh- clean or new
7. frown- move eyebrows together and wrinkle your forehead
8. signal- action or sign that sends messages
9. travel- go from one place to another
10. worry- feel something bad may happen
**Vocabulary Test- September 23rd
ELA- Unit 1
Fables
Key Ideas and Details
Determining a Story’s Central Message
Phonics- Short a Words and Word Families, Short I Words and Word Families, Short I and a in Context, Short o Words and Word Families, Short u Words and Word Families
Math- Chapter 1 Addition within 20
Make 10 to Add
Three Addends
Problem Solving- Doubles +1 and Make 10
Religion- Chapter 2 Jesus Christ Gives Us the Church
Social Studies- We are Good Citizens and Our Rights as Citizens
Science- Inquiry Skills
Week of 9/9
Spelling Words- Unit 1
Short Vowels (a, e, ea, i, o, u)
Spelling Test- September 13th
1. sack
2. bags
3. tell
4. read
5. sick
6. will
7. sock
8. fox
9. head
10. cups
11. sunset
12. himself
Vocabulary Words-Unit 1
Vocabulary Test- September 16th
1. branch
2. brave
3. dash
4. evening
5. greedy
6. pass
7. present
8. stream
9. trail
10. wise
ELA- Unit
1. Realistic Fiction
2. Key Ideas and Details
Phonics- Consonants (Initial, Final, Medial)
Math- Chapter 1 Addition within 20
1. Addition Concepts
2. Put Together
3. Related Addition Facts
4. Count on to Add
5. Doubles and Near Doubles
Religion- Chapter 1 Jesus is the Son of God
Social Studies- 9/11