Highlights for the Week of 2/20/12 in Mrs. Bell & Miss Johnston's Classroom
Spell
ing - Words with "-ed" & "-ing" Endings
This week's spelling lesson will focus on words that end with the suffixed "-ed" & "-ing". The cursive/workbook pages OR challenge work will be collected on Friday, 2/24. The final test for the lesson will also be that day.
Reading - I Can Understand the Elements of Poetry & Use Figurative Language
In reading this week our target genre will be poetry. The students will understand the elements of poetry, and they will work with figurative language such as similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia & hyperbole. Students will begin working on the poetry project, that will include writing many poems in many different formats. The project will be completed little by little. A limited amount of time will be given to work on the project at school, so students should expect to spend time writing at home as well. Look for the packet that accompanies this project to come home on Tuesday.
English- Adjectives
This w
eek in English, we will continue our study of adjectives. Students will learn about how to use the adjectives "a","an" & "the", making comparisons with adjectives, and how to use the adjectives "good" & "bad". Students will also have the opportunity to share their monster paragraphs. :)
So
cial Studies - The Southwest
The Southwest BROCHURE PROJECT will be collected on Tuesday, 2/21.We will be "wrapping up" our visit to the southwest by completing the Southwest portion of their U.S. maps. They will also complete a cross-curricular activity by writing an extended response to a text piece about the Saguaro Cactus. We will finish the week with a Southwestern Fiesta that includes a taste of the products of the region.
Science - Electricity
Current and static electricity will be the topics this week. Students will participate in a lab during which they will discover the properties of static electricity. They will also work in a small group to create a poster that illustrates 4 different ways to light a bulb.
Mrs. Bell & Miss Johnston's Math Class -
Customary & Metric Measurements
We will begin the week with a look at measuring capacity using customary units. Then, we will move on to the measurement of length, volume & capacity using the metric system.
~In addition to our daily lessons, we will also be incorporating ISAT Practice.
Don't Forget...
February 20th - President's Day - No School
February 28th - Early Dismissal
Mrs. Karen Bell & Miss Kristin Johnston
Spell
ing - Words with "-ed" & "-ing" EndingsThis week's spelling lesson will focus on words that end with the suffixed "-ed" & "-ing". The cursive/workbook pages OR challenge work will be collected on Friday, 2/24. The final test for the lesson will also be that day.
Reading - I Can Understand the Elements of Poetry & Use Figurative Language
In reading this week our target genre will be poetry. The students will understand the elements of poetry, and they will work with figurative language such as similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia & hyperbole. Students will begin working on the poetry project, that will include writing many poems in many different formats. The project will be completed little by little. A limited amount of time will be given to work on the project at school, so students should expect to spend time writing at home as well. Look for the packet that accompanies this project to come home on Tuesday.English- Adjectives
This w
eek in English, we will continue our study of adjectives. Students will learn about how to use the adjectives "a","an" & "the", making comparisons with adjectives, and how to use the adjectives "good" & "bad". Students will also have the opportunity to share their monster paragraphs. :)So
cial Studies - The SouthwestThe Southwest BROCHURE PROJECT will be collected on Tuesday, 2/21.We will be "wrapping up" our visit to the southwest by completing the Southwest portion of their U.S. maps. They will also complete a cross-curricular activity by writing an extended response to a text piece about the Saguaro Cactus. We will finish the week with a Southwestern Fiesta that includes a taste of the products of the region.
Current and static electricity will be the topics this week. Students will participate in a lab during which they will discover the properties of static electricity. They will also work in a small group to create a poster that illustrates 4 different ways to light a bulb.Mrs. Bell & Miss Johnston's Math Class -
Customary & Metric Measurements
We will begin the week with a look at measuring capacity using customary units. Then, we will move on to the measurement of length, volume & capacity using the metric system.
~In addition to our daily lessons, we will also be incorporating ISAT Practice.
Don't Forget...
February 20th - President's Day - No School
February 28th - Early Dismissal
Mrs. Karen Bell & Miss Kristin Johnston
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