Week of 4/4/11 - 4/8/11

Highlights for the Week of 4/4/11 - 4/8/11 in Mrs. Bell's Classroom!

Mrs. Bell's Homeroom Class

English - Expository Writing

We will be taking a break from studying parts of speech to study expository writing. We will begin by reviewing the traits of expository writing, and taking a look at how to write a "hook" and supporting details. We will apply these concepts by writing an essay together that responds to the prompt, "What type of animal makes the best house pet?".

Science - Invention Convention / Electricity & Magnetism

Students should continue to work on their inventions at home. Don't forget that the inventions are due on 4/12. Students will be presenting their inventions to the class on 4/13 & 4/14, and displaying their creations at the PV Open House. Our focus in school this week will be to look at the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Students will be taking a QUIZ on chapter 15, lesson 2 on Friday, 4/8.

Social Studies

We will begin our study of the Southwest region the week of 4/11.

Mrs. Bell's Reading Class

Spelling - Theme 5 Review

This week's lesson is a review of previous lessons. The spelling list consists of 30 words. The final test for the week will be on Friday, 4/11, and will contain 20 words from the larger list. Cursive pages and workbook pages will be collected on Friday, 4/8.

Reading

This week in reading the students will read two more selections with unexpected heroes. We will discuss their character traits, and compare them with people we know that may possess the same traits. We will also review cause/effect and fact/opinion this week.

Mrs. Bell's Math Class

Customary and Metric measurement is our new unit of study in math. We will focus on measuring fractional parts, converting customary units, and customary weight and capacity this week. Look for a quiz on these lessons to be scheduled the week of 4/11.

Don't Forget...

March 28 - Spring Break begins

April 4 - Classes resume

April 5 - No School - Teachers' Institute

April 14 - PV Open House / Book Fair, 6:30-8:00

Mrs. Karen Bell