Week of 5/21/18

Highlights for the Weeks of 5/21/2018
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling - Roots

This week's spelling list contains words with the Greek/Latin roots of mega, ped, sub and meter.  We will study and apply the meanings of these roots. The final TEST is scheduled for Friday, 5/25. This is the last spelling lesson of the year.

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

An open book comprehension QUIZ for the novel Love That Dog is scheduled for Wednesday, 5/23. Students will also read a Time for Kids magazine in which the main article looks at what life is like for children in a Kenyan refugee camp. A comprehension QUIZ on the magazine is scheduled for Thursday, 5/24. 

English - Poetry

Students will write a color poem, a creature alliteration poem and a personal poem of choice. Poetry books must be submitted on or before 5/29.

Social Studies - The West

The West map QUIZ will be on Tuesday, 5/22. We will continue our study of the West with a look at the climate and resources of the region. Look for the chapter 12 TEST to be scheduled the week of 5/28.

Science -  Simple Machines
Catapults are due 5/23. Please ask your child to see the project description sheet. 

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

We will continue to study a variety of strategies for division including division with money and division with clocks. A fraction division CHECKPOINT is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 5/23.

FYI...

We finally had a chance to spend some time in our PV "Fab Lab" this week. Below are some photos of students creating and collaborating...

5/28- Memorial Day - No School
6/4- Last Day of School

Mrs. Karen Bell