Week of 2.4.19

Highlights for the Weeks of 2/4/19
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling -  Unit 18 - "ch" & "tch" 

Words this week will contain the letters "ch" or "tch". Students will learn that if the final "ch" sound comes after a consonant or a two-letter vowel, the ending is -ch. If the final "ch" sound follows a one letter vowel, it's usually written -tch. The final TEST is scheduled for Friday, 2/8.

Reading - "Journeys"
We will finish our study of the story Grandfather's Journey. After completing some comprehension work, we will write a paragraph that uses text proof to compare the author to his grandfather and use that information to conclude how their similarities helped the author to feel close to his grandfather. 

English - Explanatory Writing

We will begin our study of explanatory writing with a look at "hooks". Students will learn about different types of hooks and look for examples of hooks in literature. I will model how to write an original hook while writing a "whole class" essay on why Lou Gehrig is considered a hero. Students will then begin writing their own explanatory essay about who is a hero in his/her life.

Social Studies - Chapter 8/Lesson 2 - "The Badlands"
Our focus in Social Studies will be on the geography of the Midwest. We will study how the Badlands were formed and also brush up on our map skills. 

Science - "Energy Conversions"

As we continue to search for a solution to the blackout in Ergstown, we will focus on how engineers solve problems in the real world.

Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Unit 4  & Unit 5 - Multiplying & Dividing Fractions

The Unit 4 TEST is scheduled for Thursday, 2/7. 

On Friday we will begin Unit 5 which is multiplying and dividing fractions.

FYI
2/15 & 2/18 - No School

Mrs. Karen Bell