Everything you need to know for the test
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We have been learning about California and now it's time to study for the test!
How will it work?
Each day in class we will study together for a section of the test.
Homework all week will mostly be about studying for the test.
(Routine homework like Word Power, math etc. will be done in class with plenty of time to get it done. The only routine homework that remains is math facts, but that is reduced to just one a day.)
Each day students will write in their agenda what they need to review that night.
This will be considered "study evidence."
Study evidence needs to be shown to Mrs. Eller the following day.
This is not pre-written on The Listening Post as it is a fluid process. It all depends on how much we accomplish in class that day.
IMPORTANT
PARENTS WILL NEED TO SIGN THE AGENDA EACH EVENING TO CERTIFY THAT YOUR CHILD STUDIED THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF TIME.
IMPORTANT
Students should study a minimum of 30 minutes each night since this is the ONLY homework assigned other than ONE math facts each night.
Students do not have typical routine homework. (Refer to The Listening Post.)
On Friday we will take the test.
short essay section
You will need to write a short essay about your favorite region in California. You will need to give some convincing reasons.
Your reasons need to show you understand what the region is like and why that matters to you. It is not about personal reasons like "My grandma lives there."
We wrote our paragraph in class. So just practice what we wrote.
mrs. eller's example of favorite region
FYI: This is about a state, not a region but the way to do it is the same.
Hawaii
If I could choose, I would love to live in Hawaii.
First of all, there are lots of volcanoes. Actually, all of Hawaii is made up of volcanoes. Some famous volcanoes are Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Some are actually still active!
Also, there are many beaches in Haraii. Once amazing beach is Punalu'u. It's famous because it has black sand! That is very unusual. Also, it is the home of Hawksville turtles who actually grow quite large.
However, the most important reason I like Hawaii is that there are so many fun things to do there. There are lots of museums to visit where you can learn about Hawaii's history. You can actually hike up and visit an active volcano!
Clearly, I would enjoy living in Hawaii.