Behind the Scenes - Week of April 30

Weekly Spotlight:
*Spelling pretest on Monday.
*MAP Reading test on Tuesday at 1:00.
*Spelling test on Friday.
*MAP Math test on Friday at 1:00.

MAP Practice Games:

http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htm
http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/
http://www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us/se3bin/clientgenie.cgi?schoolname=school357&statusFlag=goGenie&geniesite=133&myButton=g5plugin&db=g133_b545

Coming Attractions:
*Fifty State Test on May 18.



Homeroom Happenings:
Science - We will continue our study of simple machines.  The children will explore inclined planes, screws, and wedges.


Social Studies - Our study of the West will begin.  Students should begin studying for the 50 State Test which will be on May 18.  The children will have a word bank of state names.  They will also have a word bank of capitals.  They can earn a bonus point for every 10 correctly identified.
Games to Practice 50 States:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/socst50.html
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usaquiz.html
http://jimspages.com/States.htm
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/us-puzzle.html


English - We will continue working on our candy bar persuasive essays.


Spelling - The children will take a spelling pretest on Monday.  The test will be on Friday.  It will include the 2 bonus words.  Spelling tests need to be done in cursive.


Reading - This week we will focus on the reading target skill of comparing and contrasting.  Comparing means showing similarities.  Contrasting means showing differences.  By comparing and contrasting one thing with another, readers can remember more of the information.


Mrs. Sulima's Math Class:
Monday - Begin unit on Multiplying and Dividing Decimals.
Tuesday - No math due to MAP testing.
Wednesday - Continue unit on Multiplying and Dividing Decimals.
Thursday - Continue unit on Multiplying and Dividing Decimals.
Friday - No math due to MAP testing.