Homework

During the month of October each student will be responsible for creating 10 journal entries. Students were given a list of 20 writing prompts to help them start. The goal is for 3 entries to be completed per week so that we can spend October 27-31 taking one of the pieces through the writing process.
The mystery literature project is due on October 17. I am sending home the directions to make a story skeleton just in case you can't think of a project to do with your mystery. If you would rather do a different project, that is fine. If you can't decide on a book to read or need help making a selection, there are many people who can help. The Owensville branch of the Clermont County Public Library has a table devoted to our literature projects. Mrs. Fetter and Mrs. Sumner have access to lots of mysteries in the school libraries. Mrs. Lindsey and I also have books in our classrooms that we can share.
Today's assignments:
Read chapter 9 in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and complete worksheet.
Complete the diagnostic assessment in the math text for chapter 2 (p. 60-61).
Complete the place value practice sheet "Artistic Find".
Weekly State Dailies is due on Friday.
Complete first entry in writing journal for October.
Rewrite edited paragraph answering the question "Would you like to spend the day with Fudge?" Use details from Chapter 6 of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing to explain your answer.

Paragraphs

Although students begin writing paragraphs in second grade and should have mastered paragraph writing in third grade, our class needs much work on this skill. In order to write a good paragraph, students must first be able to write in complete sentences. Please encourage your child to always write and speak in complete sentences. Answering a question with, "No, because..." is not a complete sentence.
For more help on paragraph writing, check out the following sites:
Paragraphs: This site has all of the rules in paragraph writing, including grammar skills like punctuation and capitalization.
Paragraph Punch: This site offers one free tutorial that is very helpful.
Descriptive Paragraph: This site tells how to begin each sentence.
Sandwich Chart: This is a graphic organizer to use when writing a paragraph.
How to Write an Apple: This site goes through the writing process step by step.
Writer's Window: This is a fun way to get writing ideas.