Homework+January+21,+2014

Homework 1/21/14

Language Arts: **__Esperanza Rising__**
__**Read**__ the letter from Pam Munoz Ryan about how she was inspired to create the character of Esperanza. (You can also listen to the text in Google Chrome) __**Watch**__ the 2 video clips about farm labor camps in the 1930's and about Mexican Repatriation during the Great Depression. (they are both very short) __**Write**__ your first response to the letter and videos. Sentences should be complete and punctuated. Comment, react, ask questions! Be specific, referring back to the text or videos clips.
 * Go to your Esperanza Site:**

Math: 5-10 minutes of X-TRA MATH every night. If you have tested out of division, you should work in Khan Academy or Problem of the Week for an equal amount of time each (10 minutes)

fraction problems. WE'LL FINISH UP TOMORROW IN CLASS. OR
 * Today you should also complete the 5 visual mixed fraction-improper
 * Continue working on section 4 of independent work for 10 minutes.