Wednesday, November 9, 2011

November 14-18






Coming up this week:

Mrs. Spakausky's Math Class-

Chapter 6 is called: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
We will:
* Round Decimals
*Add and Sub Decimals
*Estimate the Sums and Differences of Decimals
*Do a little Problem Solving 
Test on Math-Chapter 6 is November 15th! 

Spelling:
Lesson 11: Pretest Monday
Workbook/Challenge work due Thursday.
Test Friday.

English: 
Unit 2- Nouns 
 We will learn:
*What is a noun?
*Common and Proper Nouns
*Plural Nouns

Writing-
Voice-We will discuss what voice is in writing and learn how to put this trait of "personality" into our writing.


Reading:  
We will be applying the reading skills that we have learned this year to our novels. Please ask your child what they are reading and let them share the stories with you. They both deal with bullying and being the “new kid.” These are great topics for discussion here in the classroom and at home!


Social Studies:
Chapter 5:  Test will be Monday, November 14th!  
START TO REREAD THE CHAPTER AND LOOK OVER THE NOTES.  THIS WAS A LONG CHAPTER!
  

On Tuesday, we will start Chapter 6 “Life in the English Colonies” continues. We will specifically study how the early colonists lived in cities, towns, and on farms.



Science:Chapter 6-Ecosystems Change
We are learning about:
*How do Organisms Compete and Survive in an Ecosystem?
*How do Ecosystems Change Over Time?
*How Do People Affect Ecosystems?

TEST on Chapter 6-Friday, November 18th!!!


Important Dates:
November 11 – Veterans' Day – no school

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