Tuesday, 01/20/2009

Math
Today, we didn't have math due to a two hour delay.

Language Arts
Today, we took our The Mixed Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler section #1 test. We were tested on main idea, figurative language, supporting details, summarizing, and many more topics. Some questions were pretty easy while some had me sitting there confused and puzzled with answers hard to choose from. When everybody finished the test, Mrs. Fitzgerald pulled up the Inauguration of Barack Obama. A sea of people showed up to watch the history making event. More people than you could ever count. We saw Barack Obama swear in using the same bible Abe Lincoln used at his Inauguration. We also watched Joe Biden swear in as Vice President and watched Barack give his Inaugural speech. It was breath taking. A new president is here to lead our country.

Science
First thing we did today was take our Rock Cycle test. On the first page was a question on soil and questions on rocks. On the back, there was a large picture of the Rock Cycle. The three types of rocks were on there but the steps to the changing were missing. You had to fill the steps in. Below that was an extra credit question. It asked, “A plant grows and the roots crack through the sidewalk. What kind of weathering is it?” I guessed mechanical weathering and I think it's correct. When the test was over, I took a Time For Kids magazine and a packet with questions. There were questions about Barack Obama's Inauguration, him being welcomed to the White House, the Inauguration schedule and the parade route for the Inauguration. For homework, we answered questions about the bombing in Gaza, the top 5 greatest speeches and the great nut debate. Should they separate kids with nut allergies from the people who don't have nut allergies? I say yes. Just because they're allergic, doesn't mean they have to ruin everyone else's fun.