Week of 1/7/13 - 1/11/13

Highlights for the Week of 1/7/13

in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling - Words with the final /ē / Sound
The final test for this lesson will be on Friday,1/11. Workbook pages & the cursive page OR challenge work will also be collected that day.

Reading - I Can Identify the Problem and Solution
This week, we will be working on the reading target of identifying the problem and the solution. Most stories involve a problem for the character to solve, and the solution to the problem may come after others have been tried. We will be reading the novel, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, as we practice our reading strategies over the next few weeks.

English - Adjectives
We will begin the study of adjectives this week.  Adjectives are words that describe nouns.  Adjectives tell us "what kind" & "how many".  Students will take a unit pretest on Monday to determine eligibility for challenge work.  The first topic in this unit will be "What is an Adjective?".

Social Studies - The Midwest

Our journey through the U.S. will take us to the Midwest.  Students will create their maps and learn about the waterways in this region.  Look for a MAP QUIZ to be scheduled the week of 1/14.

Science - The Human Body / How Does Your Body Get Oxygen & Nutrients?

Our study of the human body will begin with an investigate that will demonstrate how pulse rates increase and decrease with activity. Lesson 1 of chapter 4 takes a look at cells, tissues, organs and body systems. The first body system that we will study is the digestive system.

Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Time & Temperature
Changing units of time will be the topic when we return to school.  We will also take a look at temperature.

Don't Forget...

Students will be taking the MAPS test during the week of 1/7. Our class will take the reading test on Wednesday, & the math test on Friday. Please encourage your child to do his/her best on the test, and be sure that he/she comes to school well rested. Thank you!

Wishing you & your family a happy, safe & relaxing holiday break!

Mrs. Karen Bell