! Barnett’s Bulletin April 3, 2015 Note from the Teacher: We had a great week back from Spring Break! We will begin state testing in a few weeks- please donate healthy class snacks for us to have during this time! J School Reminders: Reading April 14-15: Science Benchmark Testing April 29: Beginning of PARCC End of Year Assessments This week we reviewed author’s purpose and looked at the difference between the reason for writing and an author’s viewpoint on the subject matter. Next week we will focus on theme with Mysteries at Cliff Palace and Cave of the Crystals. ! Science This week we focused on classification of organisms and the different classifications for animals and plants. J Lydia Barnett 501-447-2700 (school) lydia.barnett@lrsd.org forestheightsbarnett.weebly.com m Upcoming Due Dates Math We finished up our unit on volume and tested on Friday. We will begin converting units of measurement next week. J April 8 – Classification Science Test April 10*Reading comprehension test, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling based on Mysteries at Cliff Palace and Cave of the Crystals Vocabulary Words 1. stunned 2. analyzing 3. ordeal 4. checking 5. adapted 6. conserving 7. critical 8. realization 9. available 10. resemble Spelling Words vacant insistent reversible honorable contestant patriotism observant urgent pessimist comfortable Challenge Words 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. evident triumphant occupant digestible curable absorbent optimism finalist terrible frequent laughable radiant collectible novelist journalism