Homework Expectations

Homework Expectations

Eureka Math
·      Be sure to always show the strategy you used to solve the problem.
o   Your strategy can be a
§  Picture
§  Tape diagram
§  Equation
§  Written explanation
·      Draw a box around your final answer.
·      Whenever you have a word problem, be sure to show your work/strategy and put your final answer in a statement and draw a box around it.
·      When a problem says “explain,” you are expected to write your answer in sentences.

Word Box for Book Club Vocabulary
·      Aim to put 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for each vocabulary word.
·      Write a sentence that clearly shows the meaning of the vocabulary word.
·      Use at least 3 colors in the picture.

Word Architect
·      Index Card
·      Write a 3rd word that has the root word in it below the 2 we did in class.
·      We recommend looking up the word online so that you can more easily see word origins.
·      Be sure the meaning of the root word is somehow embedded in the definition of the word you chose.
·      Underline the root and the meaning of the root in the definition.
·         
    Sentence Strip
·      Write the word that uses the root/prefix/suffix large in the center of the card
·      The root/prefix/suffix should be in bold and in black.
·      You are encouraged to look up pictures to help you better create a visual image for the picture of your word.
·      Use at least 3 colors in the picture.

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Book Club Journal Criteria
All entries must include..
·      the date
·      the chapter name/number
·      and a title.
Unless otherwise stated, your entry should include a
·      topic sentence
·      details (text evidence) and elaborations to support your answer.  
·      You should also include transition words (you can use your Resource or Homework Folder)
·      and sophisticated language.  
·      Your paragraph should end with a concluding sentence.

Using Textual Evidence in Writing

Introducing Quotes
As stated in the text on page ___, “________________.”
The author writes “_________” (pg.__).
The text states “__________” (pg.__).
As shown in the text, “________” (pg.__).
 __(author’s name)__ writes on page __, “__________.”

Explaining/Analyzing Quotes
This reveals that/how…
This illustrates that…
The quote shows…
_(character)’s_ behavior shows…
_(character)’s_ thoughts illustrate…

Use for Making Inferences
This suggests that…
The author implies that…
Based on this evidence, we can infer that…

Creative Writing
introduction
·      who, did what, when, how, where why
·      hook the reader
·      2-3 sentences
beginning
·      just before the exciting event
·      introduce the setting and characters with sensory details
·      use transitions
·      1st body paragraph
middle
·      during the exciting event
·      include sensory details about the setting and characters
·      use transitions
·      2nd body paragraph
conclusion
·      How was the situation resolved?  How were the problems solved?
·      Reflection- What did you learn?  How did it make you feel?

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