Week of 5/12/14 - 5/16/14

Highlights for the Week of 5/12/14

 in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling - Unusual Spellings

This week's spelling list will focus on words that have unusual spellings. The final TEST on this lesson will be given on Friday, 5/12. The workbook pages OR challenge work will also be collected that day.

Reading - I Can Apply Reading Strategies
Our novel study of Number the Stars will continue this week. Students will independently prepare to have their first meeting by reading chapters and completing the book club discussion sheet. The discussion sheet revisits the strategies of summarizing, connecting, predicting and questioning, as well as learning new vocabulary and identifying character traits. The first meeting of the book clubs will take place on 5/14.  I will be observing and assessing student collaboration during the meetings.

English- Adverbs and Prepositions

We will finish this chapter with a look at negatives and prepositions.  Look for the Adverbs & Prepositions test to be scheduled the week of 5/19.

Social Studies - The West
Our study of the West region will be completed with a look at resources. Students will complete a project about the West using Tagxedo software.  The project will be completed in school. The test on chapter 12 is scheduled for the week of 5/19.

Science - Simple Machines / Catapults
ALL STUDENTS will participate in the catapult project, which is due on Monday, 5/19. Look for the project sheet to come home on 5/12. The catapults do not need to be complex, however, they must include a simple machine. SCIENCE STUDENTS will take an open note/book QUIZ on lesson 3 of chapter 17 on Tuesday, 5/13. The chapter 17 TEST will be given on Thursday, 5/15.

Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Fractions and Decimals
This week's math concepts include addition of decimals, comparing & ordering decimals, and the problem solving skill of extra or missing information.  Look for the Unit 10 TEST to be scheduled the week of 5/19.

FYI...
5/16 - Early Dismissal - Students dismissed at 11:00
5/26 - No School - Memorial Day

Mrs. Karen Bell