Abby's Assignment Sheet

Week of September 27 - October 1, 2010 Homework Sheet
Vocabulary Words: muzzle, excited, pounce, greedy, excerise, escape, special, gnawing

MONDAY:
1. Write a paragraph about your favorite kind of pet. Include details that tell why you like this kind of pet.

2. Complete the compass rose worksheet and glue it in your homework notebook.

3. Complete Home Link 1.1 and 1.11

TUESDAY
1. Read the handout about pets that have special jobs, then answer the following questions. How do the pets that live with you or near you help people? What else can pets do to help their owners?

2. Use your dictionary to find vocabulary words #1-4. Write out the meaning of each word.

3. Complete Home Link 1.12.

WEDNESDAY
1. Read the story "Pets", then answer the following questions. What sounds does a parakeet make? What do parakeets use their sharp beaks t odo? Would you like to heave a parakeet as a pet? Why? Why not? How does pet ownership affect the economy United States?

2. Use your dictionary to find vocabulary words #5-8. Write out the meaning of each word.

3. Coplete Home Link 1.13

THURSDAY
1. Read the story "Pets", and answer the following questions. What do dogs do when they are excited? Why do dogs need to be taken for walks? What foods do rabbits like to eat? What special or unusual feature do hamsters have and what is it used for? Pet owners spend thousands of dollars each year on their pets. What are some of the products that people buy for their pets?

2. Place your vocabulary words in A, B, C order.

3. Complete Home Link 2.1

FRIDAY
1. Write sentences using your vocabulary words.

2. Complete your comprehension worksheet.

3. Complete math worksheet.

WEEKLY PROJECT (Due following Monday)
Choose one pet that you own or would like to own. Draw a picture, use a photograph of your pet, or cut out a picture from a magazine to show what your pet looks like. Decide whether you want to write in the first person or third person. An example of first person: I am a pet hamster. I live in a cage. I like to eat lots of seeds such as corn... An example of third person: Hamsters belong to the rodent family. They are kept as pets because they are so easy to take care of. Hamsters eat different types of grains such as corn... Write at least two paragraphs to tell how you take care of your pet, what food sor treats you give to your pet, and the type of toys you buy for your pet. Write a few sentences to tell about some of the challenges or difficulties involved in taking care of your pet.