Highlights for the Week of
10/1/12 - 10/5/12
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom!
10/1/12 - 10/5/12
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom!
Spelling - Short and Long "u"
The final test for this lesson will be on Friday, 10/5. Cursive and workbook pages and/or contract work will also be collected that day.
Rea
ding - Text Organization
This week in reading our story is "Finding the Titanic" by Robert D. Ballard. The reading strategy that we will focus on is text organization. Many non-fiction authors organize their selections in time order. They also use features such as headings, pictures, captions and charts to help the reader better understand the information. Students will be studying these elements of text organization while reading a variety of non-fiction passages.
English - What is a Sentence?
The TEST for chapter 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, 10/3. Students should prepare for the test by reviewing the textbook, practice pages, and workbook pages for the unit. There is also a chapter review section in the textbook (p. 56-62) that covers all of the topics on the test.
Social Studies - Land & Water in the Northeast
Early in the week, we will take a look at the resources of the Northeast. The last lesson in our new chapter focuses on the "plentiful sea", and how people that live in the Northeast make a living from the oceans. We study how pollution effects the fishing industry and the ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay.
Science - How are Animals Classified?
The worm races were a huge success. I was very impressed with the creativity & effort that students showed with their racetracks. The actual races were a little chaotic, but, we had a "blast" (please see the pictures from the race at the end of the blog). For me, the best part of the afternoon was when students told me that they didn't care if they won or lost, they just had fun racing! I'm so proud of their great sportsmanship. We have moved on to the study of classification of animals. Students will be taking an open note/book QUIZ on this topic on Wednesday, 10/3. We will also be reading a Time for Kids magazine that discusses the problems caused by the lack of rain last summer. Students will take a comprehension QUIZ on the magazine on Friday, 10/5.
Math - Mrs. Bell's Math Class
We will complete chapter 2 with a look at addition and subtraction of 3 and 4 digit numbers. Students will be taking a QUIZ on lessons 4 (Break Apart Strategy) and 6 (Addition and Subtraction of three and four digit numbers) on Wednesday, 10/3. After looking at how to choose a problem solving strategy, we will review on Thursday. The TEST on Chapter 2 is scheduled for Friday, 10/5. Reviewing the note packet and workbook pages should be sufficient in preparing for this test.
FYI...
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, 0ctober 8 in observance of Columbus Day.
The PV Book fair is scheduled for October 18 from 6:30 to 8:00. Classrooms will not be open, but be sure to come out and support our PTO !
The final test for this lesson will be on Friday, 10/5. Cursive and workbook pages and/or contract work will also be collected that day.
Rea
ding - Text OrganizationThis week in reading our story is "Finding the Titanic" by Robert D. Ballard. The reading strategy that we will focus on is text organization. Many non-fiction authors organize their selections in time order. They also use features such as headings, pictures, captions and charts to help the reader better understand the information. Students will be studying these elements of text organization while reading a variety of non-fiction passages.
English - What is a Sentence?
The TEST for chapter 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, 10/3. Students should prepare for the test by reviewing the textbook, practice pages, and workbook pages for the unit. There is also a chapter review section in the textbook (p. 56-62) that covers all of the topics on the test.
Social Studies - Land & Water in the Northeast
Early in the week, we will take a look at the resources of the Northeast. The last lesson in our new chapter focuses on the "plentiful sea", and how people that live in the Northeast make a living from the oceans. We study how pollution effects the fishing industry and the ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay.
Science - How are Animals Classified?
Math - Mrs. Bell's Math Class
We will complete chapter 2 with a look at addition and subtraction of 3 and 4 digit numbers. Students will be taking a QUIZ on lessons 4 (Break Apart Strategy) and 6 (Addition and Subtraction of three and four digit numbers) on Wednesday, 10/3. After looking at how to choose a problem solving strategy, we will review on Thursday. The TEST on Chapter 2 is scheduled for Friday, 10/5. Reviewing the note packet and workbook pages should be sufficient in preparing for this test.
FYI...
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, 0ctober 8 in observance of Columbus Day.
The PV Book fair is scheduled for October 18 from 6:30 to 8:00. Classrooms will not be open, but be sure to come out and support our PTO !
WORM RACE PICTURES...
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| WATCHING THE LAST "HEAT" |
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| WHO WILL WIN ??? |
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