Word Study: Root: -arium, -orium, -ory Definition = place, room
aquarium, terrarium, library, factory, laboratory, dormitory, aviary, lavatory, auditorium, sanctuary
Fry Words: million, molecules, money, morning, music
Science- Force and Motion/Simple Machines
Reading - We have finished figurative language and have moved on to discussing the differences between prose, plays, and poetry.
Math- My math class is well into geometry. We are studing terms such as parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting, as well as discussing characteristics of plane figures and angles. We will most likely test Friday of this week, February 8th. If I feel we need an extra day, it will be Monday, Feb. 11th.
Social Studies - The Revolution Unit is a long unit. We are finishing up the last major battle of the American Revolution, and then we will review important people involved in the revolution. The test is planned for Monday the 18th. They study guide has been available since the start of the unit. It can be found under the study guide section of this site. The students will start bringing home a study guide next week.
