Week of 3/5/18

Highlights for the Weeks of 3/5/2018
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling -  Unit 21 - Relative Adverbs, Relative Pronouns, Reading content words

This week's lesson will include the spelling and use of relative adverbs, relative pronouns, and content words. A relative adverb relates back to a time, place or reason to provide more details about a noun. A relative pronoun relates back to something or someone else. The reading content words are familiar to students, and they should be able to spell them and to apply them (Example: identify a simile or a metaphor.)The final TEST is scheduled for Friday, 3/9.

Reading- Unit 2 - "Journeys"

We will begin reading the novel The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This story tells the tale of a china rabbit who goes on an adventure and learns how to love. We will begin by close reading an excerpt from the first chapter. This novel is rich in vocabulary and underlying themes, and I look forward to sharing Edward's journey in our classroom.

Social Studies - The Midwest Just Look Book Project
We had so much fun creating the Midwest Just Look Books. Students have shown tremendous growth in the use of Google Slides and in their presentation skills. Some photos from the fabulous presentation day...

Science - "How Does Your Body Get Oxygen and Nutrients?"
Our study of the human body begins with a look at the respiratory and digestive systems. We will also complete a lab in which we study the impact of movement on pulse rates.

Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Unit 5 - Multiplying & Dividing Fractions



A CHECKPOINT on multiplying a fraction by a fraction is scheduled for Wednesday, 3/7. We will also take a look at fraction multiplication story problems and the difference between "sharing" division and "grouping" division.

Mrs. Karen Bell