A Session of Xtramath
Knowing your basic facts with speed and accuracy is essential! One short session a day is all it takes. Practice until you have finished all 4 levels.
Vocabulary/Spelling
Spend a few minutes memorizing your weekly spelling and vocabulary words
Read!
Read something that you are interested in for AT LEAST 30 minutes each day. Studies show that the more you read, the smarter you will be.
Writer's Notebook
Don't forget to work on your Writer's Notebook which is always due at the end of each month. Check the board in class for specific assignments but you always need to do at least 5 Bingo topics of your choice. If you do more, you will be entered into a draw to win a free book!
- Mr. Stick visits every page with something intelligent to say. Make your drawings creative and fun. There is no need to make him super small.
- Add a touch of colour and maybe an illustration
- Write an interesting title at the top of each page so I know what your topic was. Write the date at the top as well
- Each page is 1/2 page to 1 page in length
- Intelligent, thoughtful, creative writing. Have fun with these assignments!
Check Edmodo
- check for quizzes and assignments
- check for important messages
- ask school-related questions of your students or teacher (PLEASE PROOFREAD before you send!)
- Remember that your teacher sees EVERYTHING you type so you need to be polite and respectful
Talk to your parents!
- tell them what we're doing in class
- let them know how you're doing
- talk about upcoming tests, quizzes, and assignments
- ask them how their day was
Get outside!
- get some exercise
- turn off the TV and the computer and get your heart rate up
- learn good habits now which will stay with you forever