HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 1/7/08 – 1/11/08
SPELLING
We will have a special list of words that coincide with our study of the skeletal system in science. There will be no "Words to Know" or menu work this week.
ENGLISH / WRITING
We will be taking a break from the English textbook to begin a unit on persuasive writing. We will begin by taking a look at the issue of whether schools should have soda machines. Can you guess which side of the argument the students will take?READING
"Voices of the Revolution", a study of historical fiction in our reading textbook is our next unit in reading. Selections will focus on the study of author's viewpoint, cause and effect and genre.
“Bite into a Good Book” Program
Students must ALWAYS have a silent reading book with them at school!
SOCIAL STUDIES
Our examination of "No Taxation without Representation" continues with a project called The Patriot/Loyalist book. Students will be writing and illustrating paragraphs that represent the points of view of patriots and loyalists as the events leading up to the American Revolution unfold. The majority of this project will be completed in school, and will continue throughout chapter 8.
Our examination of "No Taxation without Representation" continues with a project called The Patriot/Loyalist book. Students will be writing and illustrating paragraphs that represent the points of view of patriots and loyalists as the events leading up to the American Revolution unfold. The majority of this project will be completed in school, and will continue throughout chapter 8.
SCIENCE - "You & Your Body"
"The Big Story on Bones" will be our focus this week. Students will be assembling their own skeleton and become familiar with the names of the bones in the body.
MATH - Mrs. Bell's Class
Perimeter, Area & Volume will be our new unit this week.
FYI
Dont' forget our field trip to Naper Settlement on Tuesday, 1/8. Students must have a SACK LUNCH, and should dress for the weather, as we will be outside during this activity!
The children and I have just finished reading one of my favorite holiday stories, Gideon's Gift. The book tells the story of how people can touch each other's lives through kindness and generosity, even when they don't know each other. Ask your child about the red gloves, and the message that we shared by reading this book. For more information about Gideon's Gift, and the author, see the following link...
http://www.hachettebookgroupusa.com/authorslounge/articles/2003/october/article17879.html
I Wish You & Your Family A Wonderful
Holiday Season And a
Happy, Healthy New Year!
Mrs. Karen Bell
Holiday Season And a
Happy, Healthy New Year!
Mrs. Karen Bell
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