Week of 1/8/18

Highlights for the Weeks of 1/8/2018
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling -  Unit 14 - Soft "g"

This week's list will consist of words that contain the soft "g" sound like fragile and giant.  The final TEST for this lesson will be on Friday, 1/12.

Reading - Unit 1 - "Courage" - Lou Gehrig

The final story that we will read in the Courage unit is a biographical piece about baseball player Lou Gehrig. While studying this text, we will continue to hone our close reading skills and focus on identifying statements that are facts and statements that are opinions. A statement of fact can be proven by looking it up in a reference source. A statement of opinion tells what a person thinks, believes or feels.



The Reading MAP test is scheduled for 1/11. Please see that your child comes to school well rested that day, and remind him/her that our motto is..."Don't stress, just do your BEST !"

Social Studies - The Midwest
Our study of the Midwest region will begin with a look at how the Great Lakes were formed. Students will create a map of the Midwest in preparation for the Midwest map QUIZ which is tentatively scheduled for 1/12.

Science - Chapter 3 - Adaptations
Adaptations is our new unit in Science. We will begin with an investigation that answers the question, "Why do birds have different shaped beaks?". 

Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Unit 4 - Multiplying & Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals
In Unit 4 students will study and practice a variety of strategies for multiplication and division. The week will begin with the Unit 4 Pre-Assessment which will I use as a tool for guiding instruction. We will then move on to learning the Half-Tens Facts and Doubling and Halving strategies.

FYI...
1/8 - Winter Break Ends - Back to School!

1/15 - No School - Martin Luther King Day

Some pictures from our bowling field trip...

Wishing you & yours a safe and happy winter break!

Mrs. Karen Bell