Week of 10/7/13 - 10/11/13

Highlights for the Week of 10/7/13
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom!

Spelling - Homophones
This week's spelling list will consist of homophones, which are words that sound the same, but are spelled differently & have different meanings. The final test for the week will be on Friday, 10/11. Workbook & cursive pages or challenge work will also be collected that day.

Reading - Text Organization
We will continue focusing on the reading strategy of 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. We will use a Time for Kids magazine for our work in Daily 5. We will also take a look at syllabication.

English - Sentences
The TEST for chapter 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, 10/8. 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 - "The Beautiful Northeast"

We will finish the last lesson in chapter 4 this week.  The TEST is scheduled for Thursday, 10/10. Students received a study guide for the test, and should focus on reviewing the textbook pages, workbook pages & notes to prepare. We will also begin a descriptive writing project. They will be imagining what it would be like to take a "road trip" through the Northeast, and writing a descriptive paragraph about the experience. The assignment will also require two illustrations to go with the paragraph. Look for the assignment sheet for this activity to come home on Friday. The rough draft is due on Tuesday, 10/15. 

Science - How are Animals Classified?
The WORM RACES are scheduled for Monday, 10/7. Students should bring in their tracks and a worm in a habitat that day.  Our new unit in Science is the study of classification of animals. Students will be taking an open note/book QUIZ on this topic on Friday, 10/11. 

Math - Mrs. Bell's Math Class

We will begin Unit 3 with a look at the relationship between multiplication and division. Students will also learn that division is repeated subtraction, and how to use multiplication for comparison in writing equations and solving word problems. Look for a quiz on lessons 1-4 to be scheduled for the week of 10/14.Students should begin brushing up on their multiplication and division facts to prepare for our "Mad Minute Mondays", which will begin the week of 10/21.

Don't forget...

10/11 - PV Movie Night - Permission slips are due by 10/10

10/14 - No School - Columbus Day

10/17 - Mark your calendar for the PV Book Fair from 6:30-8:00.  Classrooms will not be open, but you can support your PTO by attending the fair!

Mrs. Karen Bell