1. Today is Valentines Day. Imagine that you have justanonymously received the perfect gift. Write aboutwhat it is and how you will figure out who gave it to you. Thursday February 14, 2013AlejandraEmily LilahChristy LeslieKathyBryan Ayanna JoseIxza AlexisMichael Samira RicardoJessica EdwardPhilicia Leon Jeffrey Jaileen RemyDavid DianaKareena CarlosYamileeAdrianette Jordan Donovan

2. Morning WorkDO NOW:Write the x8Times Table tentimes. 3. Reading Animal Defenses (p. 420) Talk About It How do animals defend themselves when they are scared or threatened?Look at the picture and respond in writing.ActivityUsing loose leaf paper, draw an animaldefending itself from their predator. Write asentence describing your picture. 4. A glimpse is a quick look at something.Something that is secluded is private andout of view.Behavior refers to the way a person oranimal acts.Arroyo is the Spanish word for stream orcreek. 5. Arousing is stirring up or causing excitement.A person who is stunned is shocked oroverwhelmed.Something that is nestled has settled into acomfortable position.Unpleasant things are offensive orunattractive. 6. ReadingAim: Nosey and thePorcupine (p. 422)Do Now: Review thevocabulary words.Context CluesYou can figure out the meaning of anunfamiliar word by using Context Clues thatappear within the same sentence.For example, "fishing" can help you figure outthat arroyo means "stream." 7. Authors PurposeThere are four basic reasons, or "purposes," forwriting: to entertain to inform to persuade to inquireEntertain: create a story for enjoyment.Inform: present information about a topic.Persuade: convince readers of their opinion.Inquire: ask questions to provoke a response. 8. Clues AuthorsPurposeNoseyrunstothewoods, toentertainlivinguptohername.Noseytriestoswata toentertainbutterfly.Noseyfallsona toentertain porcupine. Thequillsgetstuckontoentertain,toinformherface. 9. ReadingAim: Carlos and the Skunk(p. 424)GenreRealistic Fiction tells aninvented story that could havehappened in real life.Authors PurposeAs you read, use your Authors Purpose Chart,found on page 121 in your Practice Book. 10. chiles: hottasting pods of a red pepper,used for seasoning.dough: a soft, thick mixture of flour, liquid,fat, and other ingredients for baking.tortillas: thin, flat, round cakes made ofcornmeal or flour. 11. AuthorsClues PurposeDetails of thevalley andhouses where InformCarlos andGloria live. Something isCarlos isgoing toboasting and happen itshowing off. maybe be entertaining. 12. Reading Homework Use each vocabulary word ina sentence (do not includeStory Words). 13. MathAim: Check My Progress(p. 321)Lesson:1. Complete 120 on pages 321322Homework: Check My Progress handout Math test tomorrow 14. Spelling Pretest 1. rancher11. pasture 2. searcher 12. creature 3. pressure 13. lecture 4. future 14. gesture 5. butcher15. nature 6. measure16. fracture 7. pleasure 17. moisture 8. mixture18. stretcher 9. treasure 19. legislature 10. feature 20. azure 15. SpellingAim: PretestDo Now: Write thespelling words on page115.Lesson:1. Practice book, pages 116.Homework: Spelling words, ten times each. 16. ReligionAim: In Confirmation webecome more like Christ andare strengthened to be hiswitnesses (p. 100)Do Now: Complete the WeGather on page 100.Lesson:1. Read pages 100101.2. Complete the We Respond activity. Homework: Who usually confirms those who have prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? What are two important ways we are strenghened spiritually through Confirmation? 17. Social StudiesAim: The Road to War(p. 244)Do Now:1. Define the Vocabulary words.2. Read pages 245248Homework: 16 on page 248. Write the questions in yournotebook and answer using full sentences. Study for test tomorrow (lessons 3 and 4). 18. Homework Summary for Thursday February 14, 2013ReadingUse vocabulary words in a sentence (do not include the story words)MathStudy for examSpellingSpelling words ten times eachSocial StudiesQuestions 16 on page 248. Write each question and answer usingcomplete sentences.Religion1. Who usually confirms those who have prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?2. What are two important ways we are strenghened spiritually through Confirmation? 19. Attachments 1314158 AnalogiesTTT.notebook