Jan. 23 - 27

Language Arts
READING
Story: Katie's Trunk
Comprehension Focus: Main Problem
Core Literature: Touching Spirit Bear
Note: We will begin Witch of Blackbird Pond the week of Feb. 6th. Please secure a copy of the book if at all possible.
Story Vocabulary: Quiz Friday (definitions & spelling required)

WRITING
Grammar Review: Subject/Verb Agreement; lay vs. lie
Expository Essay on MLK Jr.
Spelling Pattern: VCV/VCCV (Spelling Test Friday)

Math
Ch. 6: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions + Review Dividing Decimals

Science
Life Science: Human Body Systems (begins week of Jan. 30)

Social Studies
Unit 3: The Fight for a Continent
Lessons 3 - 5
Unit 3 Social Studies Test: Friday, Jan. 27th (Study Guide)

PE
Strength and Endurance each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Students are not allowed to participate (and will lose their effort point for the day) if they are wearing inappropriate shoes such as sandals, Ugg Boots, etc.