Here's what we are up to in class this week:

Reading - We have been discussing elements of Tall Tales and Drawing Conclusions.

Language - We are working with Verbs (action/linking) and Subject/Verb agreement.
                -  We are also working with our Reading/Language specialist who is helping us practice      extended responses in preparation for our state tests.

Spelling - unit 17 /j/  dge and ge spellings

Math - We are practicing various methods of long division as well as learning about coordinate graphing. Test 6 is next week

Science - We are studying Force of Attraction. It is part of our Magnetism and Electricity module. Check out the website for more information, resources, and activities.
http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/MagnetismandElectricity/index.html 

Social Studies - We are studying the Northeast region of the United States.

We are also going to participate in the Illinois Council on Economic Education Poster Contest.
http://www.econed-il.org/icee/econposter.shtml

- 2009 winners can be viewed at:
http://www.econed-il.org/icee/econposter_09.shtml

Reminder - Book orders are due tomorrow. The orders can also be placed online (check previous post for instructions).