SCIENCE April 9-13

We continue with our Unit "Earth, Moon and Beyond". This week we focus our study on the Earth's Moon. Students will take notes in their Science Journals and complete the Lesson 2 questions (page 195:1-6).

REMINDER: Students may still re-take the Chapter 4 TEST. See me during Study Skills time or after school.

LANGUAGE ARTS April 9-13

This week in Language Arts, the students will practice using dictionaries. Also, they will critique student writing samples (from previous years) looking for the 6 Traits of Writing. (See details http://6traitswriting.com/ ) Students will write their own paper and critique for the 6 Traits.

READING April 9-13

READING CONTRACT - Realistic Fiction
Due Dates:
Tues, 4/10 Plot Line
Watch for the NEW Reading Contract - Historical (Civil War era book) 

We continue reading the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. 
New vocabulary words will be given on Monday. Students should study the meaning of these words. Students will create a plot line of the story and draw three portraits of the main character (beginning, middle, and end of story) Students will have a test on Hatchet next week.

SPELLING April 9-13

In place of Spelling, this week, the students will participate in the "Buckle Down" Reading program. This program promotes 'fine tuning' of reading skills; identifying the main idea, defining vocabulary words based on usage, interpreting graphic organizers, and correctly using reference sources. These practice lessons are in preparation of next week's AIMS testing.

MATH and SOCIAL STUDIES April 9-13

MATH Click on Mrs. Robinson's link at the upper right hand corner of my Blog Page.

SOCIAL STUDIES Click on Ms. Perrotta's link at the upper right hand corner of my Blog Page.