Fortis Academy 4th Grade: March 26 -29

4th3/26/20183/27/20183/28/20183/29/20183/30/2018
DiscipleshipPerseverance (Diligence) + Matthew 5: 1-15
BibleIs 50:5-10, Ps 36:5-10, Heb 9:11-15, Jn 12:1-23 Is 49:1-7, Ps 71:1-14, 1 Cor 1:18-25, Jn 12:23-50 Is 62:11-63:7, Ps 70, Rom 5:6-11, Jn 13:16-38Ex 12:1-14, 1 Cor 11:23-32, Jn 13:1-17, 31b-35
Good Friday - School Holiday
MathMath TestHIG p76, TB p74-75 LT 1-2, WB Ex 42HIG p77, TB p76-79 LT 3-8, WB Ex 43HIG p.78, TB p79, LT 9, WB Ex. 44
SpellingStep 25: Review New Teaching and Strategies. Dictate sentences 4-6. Play Sparkle!Re-write missed Step 24 words, Review Card Box & Phonograms as needed, Dictate Sentences 7-9Step 25 Spelling TestStep 26 New Teaching. Dictate 10 words and sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 26 Practice."
GrammarCh 24, L1: Main Parts of the Library, Practice 1 & Activity p381 Design a libraryCh 24, L2 Ref 73 & 74, Practice 1 & 2, Complete design of your library if not finished yesterdayCh 24, L3: Ref.75 The Dictionary & L3 Practice TimeCh 24 Test A, all problems. Co-teachers, check for accuracy with red pen. Due Mon
WritingWriter's Conference Begin writing FDLesson 20, Part 1: Write FD of My Favorite Fairy Tale, Due Wed. Stapled: Rubric, FD, RDLesson 20, Part 2 Explain variation & sequel, -ly opener, & Lesson 21, Part 2 Read-Aoud 3 source textsDecide which story you will write a sequel or variation and begin KWO. L21, Pt 2. Page 177
ReadingContinue reading classical book of choice. Pace yourself to complete the book in two weeks.
LatinCh 19 Review Ch 19
Ch 19 Worksheet & Quiz

HistorySOTW Ch 40 "The 1980's in the USSR"Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe #157, Timeline Song 1SOTW Ch 41 "Communism Crumbles"Write a summary of what you learned this week in your journal, Timeline Song 2
GeographyEastern Europe ReviewReview Map for test tomorrowEastern Europe Test
ScienceExperiment: Electricity Produces Magnetism p91-92Read USE p234-235 Magnetism (cont), write summary & define "Electromagnetism"Project: Potato Clock Step 9Read USE p228-229 Electricity, Add to summary & Define "Electricity"
Memory WorkQuarter 4 Poem Due 5/2, Magnet Poem 4/18, Scandinavia 4/25, Timeline Song 4/30

Coming Soon:
Wednesday, Mar 28 - Pizza and Spirit Day!
Wednesday April 4 - Casual Day for 4th Grade only! We won the Box Top contest!
Friday, April 13 - Nerf Tournament
Monday, April 16 - Student Holiday

Math:   Continue doing a 5 min warm-up with a Math fact sheet of your choice and 5 min of Mental Math.   Work through any of MM 1-15 this week.  This week we will:  
1. Assess previously learned concepts
2. Identify symmetric figures 
3. Identify and draw lines of symmetry
4.Complete a symmetric figure with respect to a line of symmetry

Composition:
1. Complete writing from a prompt paragraph.
2. Make a story sequence KWO for a variation or a sequel to a fable.
3. Learn to dress-up writing by using an -ly opener.

Reading: Students should be reading a minimum of 40 minutes per day.  After each chapter students should narrate the passage to parents. Parents should then ask questions about the meaning of the passage and engage in Socratic discussion with their student.

Grammar:  
Objectives:  
1. Identify and name the main parts of a library. 
2. Use guide words to find words in a dictionary. 
3. Identify the parts of dictionary entry words.     
 
Spelling: Learn to spell more words with Long E spelled EA.

Latin:Listen to Latin chants daily to aid in memorization.

History:
Science:  
Vocabulary Definitions:
Electromagnetism: the effect that takes place when an electric current flows through a wire, forming a magnetic field.
Electricity: the effect caused by the presence or movement of electrically charged particles. 
Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
Poetry:  Our fourth quarter poem is “The Dentist and the Crocodile”.  Additional copies here
History: Timeline  
Here is a YouTube demonstration the hand motions for the first 6 minutes. Timeline Song
Here is a video of the hand motions for the second 6 minutes of the song: Timeline Song
Geography: We are assessing Eastern Europe on Wednesday.  Additional maps here.


Fortis Academy 4th Grade: March 19 - 23


4th3/19/20183/20/20183/21/20183/22/20183/23/2018
DiscipleshipPerseverance + Matthew 5: 1-14
BibleJer 31:31-34Ps 119:9-16Heb 5:1-10Mk 10:(32-34) 35-45
MathTIG p114-117, appendix a16,17 & 18TB p65-67 Review B HIG p 71-73, TB 68-71 LT 1-3, WB Ex 41CCC Ex 41, HIG p.74, TB p72-73: Practice 3A Due Monday for HW gradeReview any missed/unclear problems on Review B to prepare for test on Monday
SpellingStep 24: Review New Teaching. Dictate sentences 4-6, Play Sparkle!Rewrite missed Step 23 test words, Review any shaky phonograms, Card Box, Dictate sentences 7-9.Step 24 Spelling TestStep 25 New Teaching. Dictate 10 words Dictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 25 Practice."
GrammarCh 23, L1 Sentences, Ref. 68:Thank you notes, Practice Time.Ch 23, L2 Sentences, Ref. 69 and Practice Time 2:Make your own invitation. Due Wed.Ch 23, L3: Parts of a book, Do Practice 5Ch 23, L3- Ref. 70. Use a couple books from around home to identify the various parts listed in this reference. Do Practice 1 & 2
WritingWriting from a prompt: p159, Lesson 19: Part 3: KWO of My Favorite Fairy TaleComplete KWO from Monday. Read "Ha-Ha" on pg 161. for inspiration.Lesson 19, Part 4 Write RD version of your paragraph about your favorite fairy tale.L19, Pt 4: Complete RD using composition Checklist p162. Co-teachers, use the checklist to ensure proper mechanics and style are in place.
ReadingBegin reading classical book of choice. Pace yourself to complete the book in three weeks.
LatinCh 17 Review, Begin Ch 18Ch 18 Memory PageReview GameReview Chants & Ch 18 Memory Page
HistoryComplete sharing Vietnam Era interviews & SOTW Ch 38 "Soviet Invasions"Read Age of Information & Globalization #155 & Timeline Song 1Read SOTW Ch36: JFKRead "Watergate, President Nixon Resigns" #156 & Timeline Song 2
GeographyEastern Europe Review Eastern Europe map for test next weekEastern Europe

ScienceIntroduce Magnet & Electricity Memory Work, Read Physics experiments for Children p87-88 & Experiment: Can magnets attract through substances?Read USE p232-233 Magnetism, Write 2-4 sentence summary in journal, Define "Magnets" and "Poles"Project: Potato Clock Step 1-8, Physics Quiz sent homeGive Physics Quiz, Work on Magnet poem memory work
Memory WorkEastern Europe Due 3/28, Magnet Poem Due 4/9, Timeline Song Due 4/30, Quarter 4 Poem Due 5/2

Math:   Continue doing a 5 min warm-up with a Math fact sheet of your choice and 5 min of Mental Math.   Work through MM 15 this week.  This week we will:
1. Review conversion of measurements
2. Multiply and divide length, weight, volume, and time in compound units.
3. Review and practice multiplying and dividing decimal numbers.
4. Practice word problems involving decimals.
    Composition:
    Students will learn to write one paragraph from a prompt. This is accomplished by asking themselves questions, answering them in a KWO,and using the outline to write a paragraph complete with topic sentence, dress-ups and a final clincher.   

    Reading: Students should be reading a minimum of 40 minutes per day.  After each chapter students should narrate the passage to parents. Parents should then ask questions about the meaning of the passage and engage in Socratic discussion with their student.

    Grammar:
    Objectives: 
    1. Students will learn how to write a thank you note. 
    2. Students will learn how to write an invitation: who, what, when, where, "whipped cream". 
    3. Students will be able to identify the parts of a book: title page, copyright page, preface, body, table of contents, appendix, glossary, bibliography, index.      

    Spelling: Learn to spell words with the ending /awt/ spelled ought and words with a followed by l.

    Latin:Listen to Latin chants daily to aid in memorization.

    History:
    Science:  
    Vocabulary Definitions:
    Magnets - an object that attracts iron or steel and other alloys
    Pole - either of the two points on a magnet where the force of attraction or repulsion is strongest

    Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
    Poetry:  Our fourth quarter poem is “The Dentist and the Crocodile”.  Additional copies here
    History: Timeline  
    Here is a YouTube demonstration the hand motions for the first 6 minutes. Timeline Song
    Here is a video of the hand motions for the second 6 minutes of the song: Timeline Song
    Geography: We are assessing Eastern Europe on Wednesday.  Additional maps here.




    Fortis Academy 4th Grade: March 5 - 9


    4th
    3/5/2018
    3/6/2018
    3/7/2018
    3/8/2018
    3/9/2018
    Discipleship
    Honesty + Matthew 5: 1-14
    Bible
    Ex 20:1-17
    Ps 19
    1 Cor 1:18-31
    Jn 2:13-22 (23-25)

    Math
    HIG p 59, TB p58 LT 15-17, WB Ex 37
    HIG p60-61, TB p59 LT 18-20, 21-23, Ex 38
    HIG p62-63, TB p60-61 LT 24-27, WB Ex 39 -40
    CCC Ex 39-40, Practice 2E & 2F: Do Odd Problems Only, Bar Model where needed, CCC
    Enjoy your break!
    Spelling
    Step 23: Review New Teaching. Dictate sentences 4-6 on same paper started Thurs. Play Sparkle!
    Make Step 22 Test Corrections, Step 23: Review Card box. Dictate sentences 7-9. Complete Reinforcement and Writing Station words if present
    Step 23 Spelling Test
    Step 24 New Teaching. Dictate 10 words
    Dictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 24 Practice."
    Grammar
    Ch 22, L1: Classify Sentences, Ref. 65 & 66: Writing a Business Letter
    Use Ref 65-67 to draft a business letter to a company of your choice. Please address, but do not seal, an envelope as well. We will look at these together in class Wednesday.
    Ch 22, L3 Sentences. Peer review business letters.
    Seal and stamp your business letter, and mail it!

    Writing
    L17, Part 4 Begin FD, Introduce 4th quarter poem
    Lesson 17, Part 4: Complete Final Draft. Due Wed stapled: Rubric, FD, RD
    Present your choice of "Tom Thumb" or "Ugly Duckling" to the class!
    IEW Break!

    Reading
    Read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Chaps 9-end this week. We will discuss after the break.

    Latin
    Ch 17 Memory Page & Grammar
    Review Ch 16 Chant & Ch 17 memory page
    Ch 17 Worksheet
    Ch 17 quiz

    History
    SOTW Ch 35 "The Space Race"
    U.S. Astronauts Walk on the Moon #154, Complete Vietnam Era Interview (See note below)
    Share Vietnam Era Interviews, Astronauts Walk on the Moon Activities
     
    Geography
    Eastern Europe - Due 3/28
    Science
    Project: Build your newspaper stool
    Do "What Would You Weigh on the Moon?" activity sent home Mon
    Test newspaper stools for strength
    Describe (or draw) your newspaper stool and record your results. What did you learn about balance, support and weight?  Would you make any changes or adjustments next time?

    Memory Work
    Timeline Song Due 4/30, Quarter 4 Poem Due 5/2
    Coming Soon:
    Wednesday, March 7 - Nest Meeting 9am
    March 12 - 16 Spring Break!

    **Please check Alma weekly for any missing work

    Math:   Continue doing a 5 min warm-up with a Math fact sheet of your choice and 5 min of Mental Math.   Work through MM 14 this week.  This week we will:
    • Divide decimal numbers by adding decimal places when there is a remainder
    • Estimate the quotient for division of decimals
    • Round the quotient to one decimal place
    • Solve word problems involving the division of decimals
    • Practice and review previously learned skills
    Composition:
    • Complete a polished report using two sources, complete with topic sentence, clincher, vocabulary words, and dress-ups. 
    • Utilize public speaking skills to present three-paragraph story to class
    Reading: Students should be reading a minimum of 40 minutes per day.  After each chapter students should narrate the passage to parents. Parents should then ask questions about the meaning of the passage and engage in Socratic discussion with their student.

    Grammar: Students will learn four types of business letters and write to a company of their choice.  They will often receive back a reply, which can be exciting.

    Spelling: Learn to spell words with ar in an unaccented syllable.

    Latin:Listen to Latin chants daily to aid in memorization.

    History: 
    • Explore the role the Cold War had on space exploration and watch a clip of the first moonwalk.
    •  Share information from Vietnam War era interviews
    •  Continue memorizing the history timeline song.
    On Wednesday we will be sharing information and stories gathered from student's interviews with people living during the Vietnam War. If your student has arranged to interview someone over the break, they may turn in a note stating who they plan to interview on Wed., and bring the completed report to school Monday after Spring Break.

    Science:   Students are making functioning piece of furniture out of newspaper.  In addition to learning to work together cooperatively, they have to consider balance, support, and weight when designing a stool.

    Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
    Poetry:  Our fourth quarter poem is “The Dentist and the Crocodile”.  Additional copies here
    History: Timeline  
    Here is a YouTube demonstration the hand motions for the first 6 minutes. Timeline Song
    Here is a video of the hand motions for the second 6 minutes of the song: Timeline Song
    Geography: We are continuing our study of Eastern Europe.  Additional maps here.