Highlights for the Week of 3/16/2020in Mrs. Bell's Classroom
Sp
elling - Unit 22 - Adjectives
elling - Unit 22 - Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes a noun. This week's lesson consists of a collection of adjectives and a review of similes and metaphors. The final TEST is scheduled for Friday, 3/20.
Reading- Unit 2 - "Journeys" - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
We have had many interesting conversations about vocabulary and use of language within the novel, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. My "Junior Archaeologists" will continue to dig into chapters 1-5 of the novel during the week of 3/16.
There is a QUIZ on using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary from chapters 1-2 scheduled for 3/17.
I often mention how we work on close reading in my blog. I wanted to share with you an example of what it looks like to close read a text passage. Below is a photo of an excerpt from The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane that the class close read and annotated together. As we reread the passage, we noted unknown vocabulary, important details, and connections to achieve a deeper understanding of the text. This is what close reading in 4th grade looks like...
There is a QUIZ on using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary from chapters 1-2 scheduled for 3/17.
I often mention how we work on close reading in my blog. I wanted to share with you an example of what it looks like to close read a text passage. Below is a photo of an excerpt from The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane that the class close read and annotated together. As we reread the passage, we noted unknown vocabulary, important details, and connections to achieve a deeper understanding of the text. This is what close reading in 4th grade looks like...
Our study of the Southwest will include a look at how the oil and technology industries impact the economy of the Southwest. Look for the chapter 10 TEST to be scheduled during the week of 3/23.
Science - Energy Conversions
Making system improvements is the topic for Science this week. Students will consider different solutions for improving the electrical grid in Ergstown based on specific criteria.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) - "Making a Plan"
Students will learn that some solutions to problems are complicated and need a plan that helps you break down a bit task into smaller, more manageable parts. At the end of the lesson students will be able to explain the purpose of making a plan and create a three-step plan to carry out a solution to a problem.
Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Unit 6 - Graphing, Geometry & Volume
Our focus this week will be on describing and graphing patterns. We will also do some enrichment with the coordinate plane. The first CHECKPOINT of Unit 6 will be scheduled the week of 3/23.
 |
| Order of Operations brain teaser for Final Jeopardy |
3/30 - Spring Break begins
 |
| Sammy's dog Tony came for a visit. Such a sweetie! |
Mrs. Karen Bell
