Name: _____________________________ Reminders…

- Wednesday, Feb. 12 – no school- Monday, Feb. 17 – no school- Monday, Feb. 24 – class field trip

Homework (Remember to always show your work) Read for 20 minutes each day and record on reading log Writing practice- Prefixes Math review Reading practice – Nonfiction Review

Reading Log

Day Title Write a complete sentence to explain your favorite part.

Parent Initials

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Writing – Prefixes

1. Circle the word with the prefix. Maria had to recook the chicken.Write the meaning of the word.

_____________________________________________________2. Circle the word with the prefix. I misplaced my marker. Could you help me find it?

Write the meaning of the word. _____________________________________________________3. Circle the word with the prefix. David was really uncomfortable on the floor.

Write the meaning of the word. _____________________________________________________

4. Circle the word with the prefix. Don’t forget to reread the question before you start!

Write the meaning of the word. _____________________________________________________Math Practice – Show all of your work8 x (5 + 3) = 300 x 8 =

Area __________________Perimeter _________________

Start: 3:25 End: 4:48 How much time has passed?

Problem Solving – Remember that you need a picture, equation, and sentence. Spencer and Alfie are planning a party. They bought four boxes of treats that each have 24 treats inside. To the nearest ten, about how many treats do Spencer and Alfie have?

Reading Practice - Read the paragraph and use text evidence to prove your answer.

Aphids Aphids are tiny insects that feed on plant sap, or juice. They are so small that they are hard to see. You will know if your plants have aphids if you see curled, brown leaves. This is because aphids are killing the leaves by sucking the sap.

It is possible to use insecticides to kill aphids. However, there are insects that eat aphids, such as ladybugs, wasps, and spiders. The poison will kill these friendly insects as well as the aphids. The poison can also hurt people and pets. Pets may lick the plants and get poison in their bodies. If you eat fruits and vegetables from your garden, you will get poison in your body.

There are better ways to get rid of aphids. You can plant garlic and catnip. Aphids do not like these plants, so they will move away from them. You can plant dill, which wasps like. More wasps in your yard means fewer aphids. Finally, aphids die when they are knocked off leaves. You can knock them off by spraying your plants with water.

1. What is the main idea of this text? _____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Write one detail that supports your answer. _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

2. How can you get rid of aphids?a. They can kill your plants.b. Plant cilantro around your garden. c. Plant garlic and catnip.d. Caterpillars usually eat whole leaves.

3. What are insecticides?a. Insects that hurt plantsb. Poison for insectsc. Insects that eat other insectsd. Plants that insects like to eat

Name: _______________________1. What is the purpose of poetry? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Welcome to the Night

To all of you who crawl and creep, Who buzz and chirp and hoot and peep,Who wake at dusk and throw off sleep: Welcome to the night.

To you who make the forest sing, Who dip and dodge on silent wing,Who flutter, hover, clasp, and cling:Welcome to the night.

Come feel the cool and shadowed breeze, Come smell your way among the trees,Come touch rough bark and lathered leaves:Welcome to the night.

The night’s a sea of dappled dark, The night’s a feast of sound and spark,The night’s a wild, enchanted park. Welcome to the night!

1. Write a phrase that is repeated in this poem.

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2. Write three examples of rhyming words.

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3. “Come smell your way among the trees” What other verse from the poem rhymes with this verse?

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4. Which two words from the poem rhyme with wing?

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My Puppy Punched Me!

My puppy punched me in the eye.My rabbit whacked my ear.My ferret gave a frightful cryand roundhouse kicked my rear.

My lizard flipped me upside down.My kitten kicked my head.My hamster slammed me to the groundand left me nearly dead.

So my advice? Avoid regrets;10. This is an example of ___.a. Verse

8. This is an example of ___.a. Verseb. Stanzac. Rhyme9. This is an example of

___.a. Verseb. Stanzac. Rhyme

Betty’s Spaghetti

Just for Fun!

Fill in the missing letters to create words from the story. Then write the full word on the line. Be sure to spell each word correctly!

1. S ____ a ____ h e ____ ____ i ___________________________2. W ____ ____ g ____ ____ s ___________________________3. S ____ u i ____ ____ s ___________________________4. ____ w e ____ t y ___________________________5. ____ u ____ h ____ ___________________________6. S l ____ ____ k ___________________________

Try to fit all six words into one silly complete sentence!

11. List two things that are wrong with Betty’s Spaghetti. ______________________ and _______________________12. In the second stanza, which line does not rhyme?_________________________________________________________13. “Is never quite ready” – Which other verse in this poem rhymes with this verse? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________14. Which of the following statements is true about Betty?

a. Betty has never tried her spaghetti.b. Betty only eats meatballs. c. Betty cooks perfect spaghetti.d. Betty thinks her spaghettis is great.

15. In stanza four, what do you find out is the problem with Betty’s spaghetti?

My Puppy Punched Me!

My puppy punched me in the eye.My rabbit whacked my ear.My ferret gave a frightful cryand roundhouse kicked my rear.

My lizard flipped me upside down.My kitten kicked my head.My hamster slammed me to the groundand left me nearly dead.

So my advice? Avoid regrets;10. This is an example of ___.a. Verse

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1. To

find more photos of a ringtail, which link would be helpful? a. www.habitats.com b. www.photos.com c. www.omnivores.com d. www.ringtailpictures.com

2. Under which heading would you like to find out what kinds of foods ringtails eat?

a. Omnivores b. Adaptationsc. Habitat d. Diet

3. What question can be answered after reading Adaptations?a. What do ringtails look like?b. Where does the ringtail live?c. What website can I use to find more pictures of a ringtail?d. Why do ringtails turn their back feet around?

4. Read this sentence.

Ringtails eat vegetables and meats.

Under which heading from the passage would this sentence BEST fit? Why? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Under which heading can you find the definition for adaptations? __________________________________________________________________________________________What is the meaning of the word adaptations as it is used in the text? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________A Wise LeaderAfter the war, the new nation needed a constitution, or set of laws. A group of wise thinkers met in 1787 to write the Constitution. They knew they needed a leader to help settle arguments. They chose Washington. He helped keep the peace. Also, many Americans supported the Constitution just because Washington did. Thanks in part to him, the Constitution became the law of the and in 1788. It has helped guide our country ever since.

The nation's first presidential election was held in 1789. There was never any doubt that Washington would win. He was so popular, in fact, that no one ran against him. Washington proved to be a good president. He was a smart man, but he knew he did not have all the answers. He asked for advice and tried to choose the best plan.

Washington HonoredWashington died in 1799. Congressman Henry Lee said that Washington was "first in war—first in peace—and first in the  hearts of his countrymen." Many Americans agreed with Lee. They believed the country  would have been lost without him.

 Congress had statues of Washington made.  However, a group of citizens thought that was  not enough. In 1832, 100 years after  Washington's birth, they began work on the  Washington Monument. It took over 50 years to  finish. Ever since then, people have come to  Washington, D.C. to see it. It is a fitting tribute to  the "Father of His Country."

Name: _____________________________________

Under which heading should

you look to find out what Washington did as president?a. A Man of Strengthb. A War Heroc. A Wise Leaderd. Washington Honored

Under which heading should you look to find out when Washington died?

a. A Man of Strengthb. A War Heroc. A Wise Leaderd. Washington Honored

Under which heading should you look to find out when the Washington Monument was built?a. A Man of Strengthb. A War Heroc. A Wise Leaderd. Washington Honored

Name ______________________ “Mexican Gray Wolves”

Some people like the Mexican gray wolves. Other people are scared of them. Whether you like them or not, you should know something about these animals.

The Wolves There are five kinds of gray wolves in North America. The Mexican gray wolf is the

smallest. They are also endangered. That means that there are not many of them left in the world. There are only about 175.

Size and Color The wolves weigh 70-90 pounds. They are about 4-5 feet long. They are about the size of a big dog. Their coats are a mix of gray and brown. Their tails, ears, and legs are black.

A Wolf’s Life Wolves live in a pack. The pack is their family. They hunt deer and small animals to live.

Name: ________________________

Wheeler Elementary School News - October 17, 2003

"Lost and Found"

Are you missing your favorite sweatshirt?  Have you lost your P.E. uniform?  Then look in the Lost and Found!  The Lost and Found is in the school office. 

So, when you're in the office to pay your lunch money or to ask Mrs. Marvel what time band practice is, stop by the Lost and Found to see if your lost things are there.  Mrs. Marvel would love to see you! 

But don't take too long!  Items that are still in the Lost and Found on December 15 will be given to a charity.

Lunch Menu:  page 2

Halloween:  page 3

1. Under which heading should you look to find out if wolves live alone?a. The Wolvesb. Size and Colorc. A Wolf’s Life

2. Under which heading would you find information about how Mexican gray wolves look?a. The Wolvesb. Size and Colorc. A Wolf’s Life

3. Under which heading should you look to find out how big Mexican gray wolves are?a. The Wolves

b. Size and Colorc. A Wolf’s Life

1. On which page would you find information about the Halloween Festival?a. page oneb. page twoc. page threed. page four

2. When was this article printed in the school newspaper?a. October 17, 2003b. December 15, 2003c. January 18, 2004d. December 15, 2004

3. Why do you need to get your lost and found items right away?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _______________________

“Visiting a Desert”

No two deserts are the same. In some, you can see cacti and trees full of thorns. In others, you can see miles of orange, white, or brown sand dunes. You might spot lizards, snakes, or tiny mice. You could see big sandstone rocks shaped by the wind or deep canyons carved by rivers. In the United States, there are several deserts to visit.

The Sonoran DesertThe Sonoran Desert is in southern Arizona. Here, you can see huge saguaro cacti that

are taller than a two-story building. You need to be careful when you hike in the Sonoran Desert—almost all the plants have spines or stickers. This protects them from being eaten. Many animals also live here, but you will probably not see too many of them. Most hide under rocks or in holes during the hot days. You might see lizards or small desert mice running from rock to rock.

The Great Basin DesertThe Great Basin Desert covers much of Nevada and Utah. It is the largest desert in the United States. You will hike many beautiful canyons and see interesting rock formations in this desert. Many of the rocks are shades of red and orange. This is caused by minerals like iron in the sandstone. Because sandstone is soft, wind and water carve it into interesting shapes over the years. Many animals also live in the Great Basin Desert, but like the Sonoran, you will probably not see too many of them. If you are lucky, you could see hawks flying high. If you are unlucky, you may encounter a rattlesnake.

Be PreparedIf you want to visit a desert, you need to be prepared. All deserts are dry, so you must bring water. Even if it is not too hot out, you will feel thirsty if you are hiking in a desert for very long. You will lose your body’s water to the dry air with every breath you take. You will probably not find any rivers or streams that have water in them. If you do, the water may be full of mud. Take along more water than you think you will need. Also, wear a hat, long sleeves, and pants. You need to protect yourself from the sun and from plants with thorns and stickers. Enjoy your visit!

In the second paragraph, what does "protects,” mean?a) allowsb) guardsc) stickersd) dangers

In the third paragraph, what does "encounter" mean?a) to come upon; seeb) to stay away from; avoidc) to count the number ofd) to catch

What does "sandstone" mean as it is used in this text?a) a pile of sandb) a canyonc) a type of rockd) a shade of red

What question can be answered after reading The Great Basin Desert?a) What kind of cacti will I see if I visit the Sonoran Desert?b) Which desert will I see if I visit Utah?c) Are any deserts the same?d) How should I prepare for visiting a desert?

What question can be answered after reading Be Prepared?a) What kind of cacti will I see if I visit the Sonoran Desert?

b) Which desert will I see if I visit Utah?c) Are any deserts the same?d) How should I prepare for visiting a desert?

What question can be answered after reading The Sonoran Desert?a) Which desert will I see if I visit Utah?b) Why does the saguaro cactus have spines?c) Are any deserts the same?d) How should I prepare for visiting a desert?

What question can be answered after reading The Sonoran Desert?a) How can I help protect the desert?b) How much water should I bring when I visit the desert?c) What is the name of the desert that I live in?d) Why are the rocks shaded red?

Under which heading should I look to find out why I should visit the Great Basin Desert?a. Visiting a desertb. The Sonoran Desertc. The Great Basin Desertd. Be Prepared

Under which heading should I look to find reasons why visiting a desert can be dangerous?

a. Visiting a desertb. The Sonoran Desertc. The Great Basin Desertd. Be Prepared