The "Buzz" from Mrs. Bell's Class: Week of 1.6.20

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Week of 1.6.20

Highlights for the Week of 1/6/20 in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

elling - Unit 13 - Homographs

This week's list will consist of homographs. Homographs are two or more words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations. For example, the word pitcher is a homograph. A pitcher is a player who delivers the ball to a batter or a large container with a handle used for holding and pouring liquids. The final TEST for the homograph lesson will be on Friday, 11/10.

Reading- Greek Mythology

On Tuesday I will introduce a mythology project that focuses on personalized learning. Students may choose to work individually or in a small group to complete a project from a given list. Each group will be assigned a different myth. The project will include a written piece and a presentation. Students will be given time in class the weeks of 1/6 and 1/13, but should expect to do some work outside of school as well. The mythology project is tentatively due on 1/21. I will post the project on Google
Classroom on 1/7 if you are interested in viewing the details.

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. I will also introduce how to write key ideas. Students will then begin writing their own explanatory essay about who is a hero in his/her life.

Social Studies - The Southeast

The SE Feast is scheduled for Thursday, 1/9. Students will sample several resources that come from this region .

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

We do not have a specific Second Step lesson this week. We will read the book A Girl with a Cape which is the story of a child whose act of kindness spreads throughout a community. The book will be the springboard for activities that focus on kindness.

Math - Unit 4 - Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers & Decimals

The concepts we will cover in math this week look at multiplicative relationships using fractions as operators and applying our knowledge of multiplication with fractions to decimal multiplication. A CHECKPOINT is scheduled for Monday, 1/13.

We had a VERY busy week! Below are some photos from our recent adventures.

"The Polar Express" - Tivoli Outing