Fortis Academy 4th Grade: March 1 - 5, 2021

4th Grade Week 253/1/20213/2/20213/3/20213/4/20213/5/2021
Discipleship
BibleJohn 1:1-18, 3:1-21John 10John 11:1-34John 13
MathCh 13, L6 TB p123-125, WB p90-91Ch 13, L7 TB p126-129, WB p92-94Ch 13, L8 TB p130-135, WB p95-96Ch 13, L4 TB p117-118 Practice A to review add/sub tenths for Monday's test. See note belowCh 13, L9 TB p134-135 Practice B to review add/sub hundredths in preparation for Monday's test
SpellingStep 21: Review New Teaching, DS 4-6 on same paper started Thurs, Play Sparkle!Make Step 20 Corrections, Review Card box, Dictate sentences 7-9. Review Reinforcement "More Words"Step 21 Spelling TestStep 22 New Teaching. Dictate 10 wordsDictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 22 Practice."
GrammarCh 16, L1 The Indirect Object & Pattern 3Ch 16, L2 Jingle 17 & Classify sentences onlyCh 16, L3 Indirect Objects & Write a P3 sentenceCh 16 Test for practice only. Do Ex 1,2,4,5,6 CCC
WritingHistory Project PresentationsPractice Poem  several times for tomorrow's recitationPoem 3 Recitation
Reading Finish Number the Stars discussion & read p20-24 of My Side of the MountainRead p25-40 of My Side of the MountainDiscussion & read p41-46Read p46-68
LatinL9L9
HistoryThe Marshall Plan,
The Jewish State Established, Key Dates Review
&
History Journal check		Read SOTW p355-360 "Two Republics of China" and in your journal answer:1)Why did millions of Chinese join the Chinese Communist Party? 2)What is your opinion of Chairman Mao? Give reasons from the text to support your answer.Key Dates 1-9 Test   
and
discuss Mao & the Communist Victory in China		Read SOTW p367-370 "The Korean War" and answer:1) How did the Soviet Union "help" Korea after WW II? 2) What did the truce that ended the Korean War say?
GeographyReview Eastern EuropeReview Eastern EuropeEastern Europe Test
ScienceBird BingoRead p73-75 and orally narrateNestingRead p 76-79 in TB. Draw a picture of each kind of nest and note at least one bird that creates that kind of nest (journal p65)
Memory WorkPOETRY: Poem 3 on 3/3
GEOGRAPHY: Eastern Europe Test on 3/3
KEY DATES: 1-9 on 3/3
HISTORY: US Presidents 1-45 Due 5/5
 Check Alma weekly for grades and missing assignments.
Coming Soon:
Wednesday, March 3 - End of 3rd Quarter

Discipleship: 
Objective:  Experience the joy of the Lord which comes from spending time in His presence.

Start your homeschool day with prayer and Bible reading. Our virtue this month is Compassion. Kids of Integrity has some

great resources to help develop this virtue in your child.


Math

Objectives:

1. Subtract decimal numbers from 1 and 0.1.

2. Subtract decimals to hundredths

3. Relate money notation to decimals.

4. Estimate, add and subtract money amounts.

5. Practice and subtracting decimals.

*Note: These two practice lessons provide additional practice and review of Ch 13. Your student may not need to complete all of the problems in the lesson if you see that the concept has been mastered. However, most students will benefit from doing the word problems in order to practice bar modeling skills.


Spelling

Objectives:

1. Learn to spell words containing the sound of /n/ spelled gn


Reading  

Please bring your book to class each day.

Objectives: 

1. Increase reading comprehension and fluency.

2. Compare and contrast characters

3. Identify the climax and resolution in Number the Stars

4. Understand how challenges influence characters' thoughts or actions

Grammar

Objective: Identify and classify P3 sentences with a subject noun, verb-transitive, indirect object and direct object.

Writing 

Objectives:

1. Summarize a passage through oral narration.
2. Form and write an opinion based on textual information
3. Assess Poem 3

History 

Objectives:

1. Know that under the Marshall Plan, the Allies gave money to rebuild Europe after WWII, and Germany was split in two.
2. Know that Israel was proclaimed a state in 1948.
3. Know that Chairman Mao brought Communism to China in 1949
4. Know that communist North Korean soldiers marched into democratic South Korea in 1950 starting the Korean War.


Science
Objectives:
1. Identify Texas birds
2. Identify types of bird nests 
3. Match bird species with nest type

Students will be making a field guide of Texas birds using pictures from the Texas Parks & Wildlife publication.  For coloring accuracy, search birds here:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/


Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.

Poetry:  Our  third quarter poem is "In Christ Alone".  These lyrics are set to music and you can find numerous renditions online. Here in one. In Christ Alone. Additional copies here.

Geography:  We are beginning our study Eastern Europe this week.  The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Students will be responsible for labeling countries on a map. A word bank is provided.

History: We are beginning our memorization of the US Presidents. There are several YouTube video songs to help

with this. Here are two: US Presidents to "America" and US Presidents. For assessment, students will write or sing all the presidents' first and last names. Due 5/5/21


Key Dates for 3rd quarter:

1. The War Between the States                         1861-1865
2. World War I                                                     1914-1918
3. Lenin & the Russian Revolution                   1917
4. The Great Depression                                  1929-1939
5. World War II                                                  1939-1945
6. The Cold War                                                1945-1991
7. The Formation of Israel                             1948
8. Mao & Communist Victory in China          1949
9. Martin Luther King & the Civil Rights Movement    1950-1968

Blog Abbreviations:

L-Lesson

KWO-Key Word Outline

NB-Science Notebook

TB- Textbook 

RD- Rough Draft

SOTW-Story of the World Vol 4

WB- Workbook

FD- Final Draft

CCC-Complete, check, correct

Grammar- Shurley English

NT- New Teaching

MM- Mental Math

TM - Teacher's Manual 

DS - Dictate Sentences

FP-Facts Practice Sheet

CB- Latin Copybook




Fortis Academy 4th Grade: Feb 22 -26, 2021

4th Grade Week 242/22/20212/23/20212/24/20212/25/20212/26/2021
DiscipleshipLove
BibleLuke 8Luke 10:25-37Luke 15Luke 18
MathTB p89-90 Practice A  Ch 13, L1 TB p105-108, WB p79-80Ch 13, L2 TB p109-112, WB p81-82Ch 13, L3 TB p113-116, WB p83-84Ch 13, L5 TB p119-122, WB p88-89
Spelling Review Phonograms ng, ar, wh, aw, au, ck, oe, oa, edReview Phonograms: ng, ar, wh, aw, au, ck, oe, oa, ed and others as needed, review card box. Dictate sentences 7-9.Step 20 Spelling Test & Review phonograms ng, ar, wh, aw, au, ck, oe, oa, edStep 21 New Teaching. Dictate 10 words and sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 21 Practice."Administer the Classical Phonics Assessment 3, grade in red pen and return to school Mon. Instructions below
GrammarMaking a Bibliography
Ch 16, L1 The Indirect Object & Pattern 3Ch 16, L2 Classify sentences only
WritingWork on history project paragraphsPut your science TB in your backpack for tomorrow. You will NOT need your IEW book. Complete history project written report. Use rubric to check for required elementsNarration practice
ReadingCatch up on reading Number the Stars Read Ch 16-end & answer questions 1-5 p38Discussion & Introduce My Side of the MountainToday's reading will be assigned on Wednesday
LatinL9Copybook L9L9
HistoryThe US Homefront Read "The Atom Bomb" SOTW p323-327 & discuss & Practice giving your project presentation with family members.History Project Presentations!Read "The Partitioning of Palestine" p332-336 and write a short narration

GeographyReview Eastern EuropeReview Eastern Europe Eastern Europe test will be 3/3
ScienceCatch up on reading dayRead p61-65 and color the Golden-cheeked Warbler p23MigrationRead p66-70 & complete What Do You Remember? p52Watch for birds at your feeder and try to identify as many as you can! Keep a record in your journal p28
Memory WorkPOETRY: Poem 3 on 3/3
GEOGRAPHY: Eastern Europe Test on 2/24
KEY DATES: 1-9 on 3/1
HISTORY: US Presidents 1-45 Due 5/5
Check Alma weekly for grades and missing assignments.

Coming Soon:
Wednesday, February 24 - Spirit Day and Pizza Day!
Wednesday, March 3 - End of 3rd Quarter

Discipleship: 
Objective:  Experience the joy of the Lord which comes from spending time in His presence.

Start your homeschool day with prayer and Bible reading. Our virtue this month is Love.


Math

Objectives:

1. Assess decimal material covered in Ch 12: tenths, hundredths, expressed as fractions, comparing & ordering, rounding

2. Add and subtract decimals with tenths using mental math.

3. Add decimals to the tenths place with regrouping.

4. Subtract decimals to the tenths place.

5. Add decimals to the hundredths place


Spelling

Objectives:

1. Learn to spell words containing the sound of /n/ spelled gn

2. Assess phonograms


Please administer the Classical Phonics Assessment 3 (in binder or on link above) this week and return to school Monday. 

You only need to do Assessment 3.


Here are instructions for administering the assessment.

Phonogram Drill Form (written portion) - Parents, read the sound or sounds on the card. Or if you prefer, you can play the sound on the AAS app.  Your student should then write the corresponding phonogram in the box. Mark any your child missed.

Classical Phonics Assessment Tracker (oral portion) - Show the card to the student. He or she should be able to correctly identify all the sounds associated with that card. Please note any phonograms your child missed on the form.


Reading  

Please bring your book to class each day.

Objectives: 

1. Increase reading comprehension and fluency.

2. Compare and contrast characters

3. Identify the climax and resolution in Number the Stars

4. Understand how challenges influence characters' thoughts or actions

Grammar

Objectives:

1. Make a bibliography

2. Know the structure of a Pattern 3 sentence: SN V-t IO DO

3. Practice editing skills

Writing 

Objectives:

1. Summarize a passage through oral narration.
2. Determine main idea in an informational text.
2. Write a written narration covering details of an informational text

History 

Objectives:

1. Identify ways WW II impacted Americans' daily lives.

2. Complete research on WW II and present findings with a visual and written presentation.

3. Know that after WW II the Jewish people received back their ancient homeland of Israel.


Science
Objectives:
1. Review flying facts
2. Study the migration habits of various birds
3. Identify Texas birds 

Students will be making a field guide of Texas birds using pictures from the Texas Parks & Wildlife publication.  For coloring accuracy, search birds here:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/


Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.

Poetry:  Our  third quarter poem is "In Christ Alone".  These lyrics are set to music and you can find numerous renditions online. Here in one. In Christ Alone. Additional copies here.

Geography:  We are beginning our study Eastern Europe this week.  The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Students will be responsible for labeling countries on a map. A word bank is provided.

History: We are beginning our memorization of the US Presidents. There are several YouTube video songs to help

with this. Here are two: US Presidents to "America" and US Presidents. For assessment, students will write or sing all the presidents' first and last names. Due 5/5/21


Key Dates for 3rd quarter:

1. The War Between the States                         1861-1865
2. World War I                                                     1914-1918
3. Lenin & the Russian Revolution                   1917
4. The Great Depression                                  1929-1939
5. World War II                                                  1939-1945
6. The Cold War                                                1945-1991
7. The Formation of Israel                             1948
8. Mao & Communist Victory in China          1949
9. Martin Luther King & the Civil Rights Movement    1950-1968

Blog Abbreviations:

L-Lesson

KWO-Key Word Outline

NB-Science Notebook

TB- Textbook 

RD- Rough Draft

SOTW-Story of the World Vol 4

WB- Workbook

FD- Final Draft

CCC-Complete, check, correct

Grammar- Shurley English

NT- New Teaching

MM- Mental Math

TM - Teacher's Manual 

DS - Dictate Sentences

FP-Facts Practice Sheet

CB- Latin Copybook



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