Week of 4/30/18

Highlights for the Weeks of 4/30/18
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling - Contractions

This week's spelling list consists of contractions, which are words resulting from shortening an original form. The vocabulary focus will be on types of figurative language. The final TEST is scheduled for Friday, 5/4

Reading- Unit 2 - "Journeys" - A Poetic Journey

We will begin our poetry unit with a look at author's viewpoint through the eyes of poet Shel Silverstein. We will also revisit first and third person point of view. This will be followed by a look at characteristics of poems. We will discuss and review poetic elements such as rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Types of poetry (for example lyric poem, haiku or ode), will also be discussed. 

Social Studies - The Southwest
The chapter 10 TEST is scheduled for Wednesday, 5/2.  Please see the study guide that was sent home for areas that your child should focus on when preparing for the test.

Science - How Does Your Body Think & Move?

Students will participate in an activity that asks the question, "Why Do Your Biceps Bulge? " They will construct a "robot finger" that models how bones and muscles work together to create movement.

We will learn about electricity and magnets when the SciTech Hands-On Museum comes for an in-school field trip on 5/2.

The Invention Convention was a HUGE hit! I loved seeing the creative ideas of our young scientists. A big THANK YOU to parents for supporting your child's efforts with this project!

Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Unit 7 - Division & Decimal

We will revisit multiplying mixed numbers and fractions this week. A CHECKPOINT is scheduled for 5/2. Look for the Unit 6 test to be scheduled for the week of 5/7. 

Students have been learning about the hierarchy of polygons. Below are some photos of mathematicians working together to classify quadrilaterals based on their characteristics.

Mrs. Karen Bell