Highlights for the Weeks of 2/25/2019in Mrs. Bell's Classroom
Sp
elling - Unit 20 - Homographs
elling - Unit 20 - Homographs
This week's list includes homographs, which are sets of words that are spelled the same but have multiple meanings (Examples: bank or ring). The final TEST is scheduled for Thursday, 2/28.
Reading - Journeys - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
After reviewing examples of personification, students will finish the close read of the Edward Tulane excerpt. We will then read chapters 1 & 2 of the novel and focus on vocabulary, content, and symbolism. At the end of the week, students will read two poems that are paired with the novel to look for similar themes and personification. Look for a quiz on the chapters 1 & 2 vocabulary words to be scheduled the week of 3/4.
After reviewing examples of personification, students will finish the close read of the Edward Tulane excerpt. We will then read chapters 1 & 2 of the novel and focus on vocabulary, content, and symbolism. At the end of the week, students will read two poems that are paired with the novel to look for similar themes and personification. Look for a quiz on the chapters 1 & 2 vocabulary words to be scheduled the week of 3/4.
English - Explanatory WritingWe will complete the Lou Gehrig and Hero essays this week. Students will type their rough drafts and we will move on to the proofreading and revising stage in school. The final copy of the Hero essay is due on 3/5.
Social Studies - The Midwest
The chapter 8 TEST is scheduled for 2/27. Students have received a study guide and we will review in class on Tuesday. Students will begin working on a project for the Midwest called the "Just Look Book". The project description will come home on 2/28, and research will be due on 3/6.
The chapter 8 TEST is scheduled for 2/27. Students have received a study guide and we will review in class on Tuesday. Students will begin working on a project for the Midwest called the "Just Look Book". The project description will come home on 2/28, and research will be due on 3/6.
Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Unit 5 - Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
Unit 5 continues with a focus on creating models to solve problems and investigating generalizations about multiplication with fractions.
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Unit 5 continues with a focus on creating models to solve problems and investigating generalizations about multiplication with fractions.
3/1 - No School - Teachers' Institute
THANK YOU to all the parents who contributed to make our Valentine's Day celebration a huge success. The craft and games were a blast, and the treats were yummy. It was a wonderful afternoon!
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| Passing out Valentine's Day Cards |
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| Decorating cupcakes was so much fun! |
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| Blue had a great time! |
Mrs. Karen Bell
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