AR Reading  Homework grades will be given every three weeks. To receive a 100  a student must read at least 10 times in a 3 week period.  Students must read a reasonable amount to be given credit.  I am aware of what each student is capable of doing and will judge if they have read between 15 - 20 minutes an evening. Reading just a page or two will not be enough to receive credit for the home work. 

The first test over the state locations and capitals will be on October 28, 2008. Students have a map and a chart that will help them to study.  There are only 10 states on this first test. They must be able to identify the state by it's location on a blank map and match it to the appropriate capital city. There are many good map games available online.  I have listed one below, but you can find more searching for interactive maps. 

Spelling / Vocabulary Words:

Voc. & Spelling 

bibliography, diagram, dictionary, encyclopedia

illustrator, interview, media, periodicals, reference, resource

Spelling only

author, information, librarian, magazine, organization, refer, research, source, statistics, thesaurus

Check out these web sites that we use in the computer lab.

www.sheppardsoftware.com

           map test practice

www.freetypinggame.net/play.asp

         Practice typing skills

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My Bio>>I was born and raised in Fort Worth. I graduated from Paschal High School.  I knew I wanted to be a teacher from the time I was in second grade; because I loved Mrs. Herman, my second grade teacher.  Later, I was greatly influenced by Mr. Ware, my Jr. High choir director. So I went to Texas Tech University and received a Bachelor of Music Education degree. I later attended University of Texas at Arlington to receive my Elementary Certification.  I have spent the last 24 years alternating between teaching in a classroom and teaching music.

    My wonderful husband is Beckville native, Tony Heard. I have 2 sons,Thomas is married to  Kimberly and their first child, Luke, was born in July. Thomas is a teacher and coach in Hallsville. Derek is a senior at Texas Tech and is majoring in architecture.  I also have 2 step children. Julie is married to Conner Coleman and is a stay at home mom.  Conner is in the Air Force and they have 2 beautiful children,Caitlin and Mason. Josh keeps our chicken farm running and he and Nikki have 3 very lively boys, Tommy, Cole and Terry.