Important Upcoming Events
December 10, 2012
Attached will be 2 study guides---one for MADAM C. J. WALKER and UNCLE JED’S
BARBERSHOP. UNCLE JED’S BARBERSHOP’s reading and spelling test will be on
Tuesday December 18th.
Reading and Spelling Test—(reading 20 minutes nightly) for MADAM C. J. WALKER
Spelling Words: better, royal, less, spoil, most, moist, voice, oyster, coin, best, joy, more, point,
cowboy, least, employer, worst
Vocabulary Test—factory, hired, managed, secretary, millionaire, charged, sued, wealth
WE WILL NO LONGER BE RESTATING THE QUESTIONS FOR THE
READING TEST FOR THE CHILDREN TO COPY FROM THE BOARD. THEY
WILL BE ON THEIR OWN. WE HAVE TO GET THEM KPREP READY.
Reading and Spelling Test—(reading 20 minutes nightly) for UNCLE JED’S BARBERSHOP
Spelling Words: glow, bonus, road, town, owl, pound, about, July, scoop, due, flew, use,
rule, mule, unit, county, tissue, raccoon
Vocabulary Test—county, equipment, segregation, unconscious, bundled, failing, stations
Our class Christmas party will be December 18th. We will NOT be
exchanging gifts with each other. We do ask that if you can, to send in
a snack, enough for 30 kids, to share. Each child can bring their own
drink from home.
Math MAP testing will be Thursday. Do your very best!!
We had a very valid question that was brought to our attention about
report cards. The primary students (K-3) do not receive mid-term
report cards. They only receive 9 weeks report cards. Sorry for the
confusion.
www.multiplication.com and www.spellingcity.com is another great resource for the kids to use!
Study Guide for MADAM C. J. WALKER
Reading and Spelling Test— December 12th
Spelling Words: better, royal, less, spoil, most, moist, voice, oyster, coin, best, joy,
more, point, cowboy, least, employer, worst
Vocabulary Test—factory, hired, managed, secretary, millionaire, charged, sued,
wealth
Comprehension—Multiple Choice
 When did Madam Walker go to school?____________________________
 Madam Walker made hair products because?______________________________
 Which point of view is the selection written from?_______________________
 KNOW THE DIFFERENCE IN A FACT AND AN OPINION
****WE HAVE GIVEN EXAMPLES OF RESTATING IN ITALICS!!! They will be responsible for doing this on their
own!!!
Comprehension—Written-- Remember to restate the question in the answer! We have shown you how
with examples after each question.
 Why did Madam Walker think African Americans needed to start businesses in their
neighborhoods?
Madam Walker thought that African Americans needed to start businesses in their neighborhood
because ___________________________________.
 How did Madam Walker use her money to help others?
Madam Walker used her money to help others by ________________________________________.
 What did Madam Walker do when a theater charged her more because she was African
American?
When the theater charged Madam Walker more because she was African American she
_____________________________________.
 How do you know this selection is realistic and not a fantasy?
I know this selection is realistic and not a fantasy because
________________________________________ ______________.
 How is A’Lelia like her mother?
A’Lelia is like her mother _______________________________________________.
Writing: TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT YOU HAVE TO WRITE COMPLETE SENTENCES and ANSWER BOTH
QUESTIONS
How did Madam Walker become an example for other African American women?
Madam Walker became an example for other African American women by _______________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you were a millionaire, how would you use your money?
If I were a millionaire I would use the money to____________________ _________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________.
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
Identifying: article usage (a, an) and correct sentences
YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE READING 108 WORDS CORRECTLY IN ONE
MINUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Study Guide for Uncle Jed’s Barbershop
Reading and Spelling Test— December 18th
Spelling Words: glow, bonus, road, town, owl, pound, about, July, scoop, due,
flew, use, rule, mule, unit, county, tissue, raccoon
Vocabulary Test—county, equipment, segregation, unconscious, bundled, failing,
stations
Comprehension—Multiple Choice
 What words can be used to describe Uncle Jed?____________________________
 Who is the narrator?______________________________
 Uncle Jed lost over three thousand dollars because?_______________________
 How did Uncle Jed teach Sarah Jean to dream?______________________
****WE HAVE GIVEN EXAMPLES OF RESTATING IN ITALICS!!! They will be responsible for doing this on their
own!!!
Comprehension—Written-- Remember to restate the question in the answer! We have shown you how
with examples after each question.
 Why does no one believe Uncle Jed will someday have his own shop?
No one believes Uncle Jed will have his own shop because ___________________________________.
 What did Uncle Jed do when his customers could not pay him?
When his customers could not pay him, Uncle Jed would
________________________________________.
 Why does Uncle Jed work all night in his new shop?
Uncle Jed works all night in his new shop _____________________________________.
 When does Sarah Jean first learn about Uncle Jed’s new dream?
Sarah Jean first learns about Uncle Jed’s new dream when
________________________________________ ______________.
 Why do so many people come to the opening of Uncle Jed’s barershop?
So many people come to the opening of Uncle Jed’s Barbershop because
_______________________________________________.
Writing: TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT YOU HAVE TO WRITE COMPLETE SENTENCES and ANSWER BOTH
QUESTIONS
What does this selection say about being patient and working hard to make dreams come true? This
selection says that if you are patient and work hard that_________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Write about a time when you wanted something very badly, but you had to wait for it. How long did you
have to wait? Are you still waiting?(NO IS NOT A CORRECT AND ACCEPTABLE ANSWER!!!! THINK ABOUT
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!!!!)___________________________________________________ __________
____________________________________________________________________________________________.
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
Identifying: compound subjects and predicates
YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE READING 110 WORDS CORRECTLY IN ONE
MINUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!